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My New LifeHow phonics can support children with dyslexiaAs you may know, Lovevery now offers The Reading Skills Set. It’s a phonics-based program that makes reading fun, motivating your child to read through play. It covers skills from pre-K through Second grade. In this episode, My New Life host Jessica Rolph talks with Sprout Labs CEO Carla Small about the neuroscience behind dyslexia, and why it has nothing to do with reversing letters. Carla and Dr. Nadine Gaab created EarlyBird, an early literacy assessment used in school districts nationwide. Mentioned in this episode: Brought to you by Lovevery.com S...2025-01-0818 min
Dear FoundHer...Building a Brand, and Transforming a Category, By Listening to Your Customer with Jessica Rolph, Co-Founder of Lovevery“Parents want the best for their children—of course, they do. That was the big ‘aha’ moment for us, where we realized we were onto something. They want to connect, they want slower time with their children, and they want the right tools to make it happen,” shares Jessica Rolph, the co-founder and CEO of Lovevery. In this episode, Jessica joins Lindsay Pinchuk to talk about how deeply listening to parents has shaped Lovevery’s approach, from building a direct-to-consumer brand to launching thoughtful, stage-based products like their Play Gym and a new skill-based reading program. What does it...2024-10-2942 min
Live Wide Awake - Sustainability & Conscious Leadership#91 Jessica Rolph: Lovevery & the importance of early life & child brain developmentIn this episdoe, we are speaking to serial entrepreneur and category creator Jessica Rolph. She is the co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, a child development company helping parents feel confident they are making the most of each learning stage.
Lovevery has won awards from TIME Magazine, Fast Company, Red Dot, and Parents' Choice. In 2021, Lovevery generated more than $100 million in subscription with recurring revenue growing by more than 100% year-on-year. Lovevery closed $100M in Series C with a valuation of $800M.
Before Lovevery, Jessica was the co-founder of Happy Family, where she helped lead to become th...2024-08-2932 min
Luminate with Lan Anh VuJessica Rolph - Achieving Hyper-Growth Outside TechToday’s guest is Jessica Rolph, cofounder and CEO of Lovevery, a subscription brand that sells early-childhood development play kits and solutions. To date, Jessica has raised over $132 million for Lovevery from top-tier investors, including, TCG, Google Ventures, Collaborative Fund, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Lovevery has 350,000+ active subscribers. It has been named one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies" and has been recognized on TIME's list of "Best Inventions". Prior to Lovevery, Jessica was the cofounder and COO of Happy Family, helping to launch, build and lead Happy Family to its pos...2024-06-2444 min
No Silly Questions- An Education Podcast for ParentsAre all toys created equal? With Jessica Rolph, CEO of LoveveryWhen a parent walks into a toy store, they are looking for toys that will endure and keep their children engaged. And, yet how many times have we walked out with a light-up, siren-blaring hunk of plastic. If you’re a new parent, we bet you’ve heard of Lovevery, the child development company conceived by our guest today Jessica Rolph. With playkits and subscriptions that arrive at your door, it's the modern way to shop for toys - and as educators, we love most that it holds research as its north star. More on Jessica Rolph:2024-06-0935 min
The Mum Debrief Podcast by the Carol App for MumsEp 23 : Jessica Rolph CEO & Co-founder of Lovevery Get your 3 months FREE Beauty Pie Membership here: https://tidd.ly/3vmnesFJoin us this week a we speak to Jessica Rolph, CEO and Co-founder of Lovevery. In this episode Jessica talks about founding Lovevery, the incredible comprehensive support system for families with stage-based play essentials for children and multi-channel content for parents. Jessica talks about motherhood, children's development, raising her family and running Lovevery, ways to support your child's development at home and so much more!Connect with Jessica hereCheck out Lovevery here @lovevery.europeF...2024-05-2528 min
My New LifeMontessori mathMath is all around us. When it comes to teaching it, the challenge lies not in creating the opportunities, but in recognizing them. Counting grapes while they disappear is a fun one! Around the age of 4, a child’s mathematical knowledge takes a big leap forward. They go from counting and recognizing numbers, to understanding 1:1 correspondence and being able to complete simple addition. As parents, we can support them in this leap by providing things to count, line up, and compare. Lovevery’s Montessori Math Bars & Number Tiles for months 43-45 are a great place to start. On t...2024-05-1523 min
My New LifeMontessori handwritingThe Montessori method is rooted in the idea that children can—and should—be empowered to do things on their own. On this episode of My New Life, we consider handwriting through a Montessori lens. But how much independence can we truly expect from a child who is forming words on paper for the first time? You may be surprised to learn that a toddler can start practicing handwriting as early as age 3. It all comes down to building the foundations through play! Host Jessica Rolph is joined by Julia Volkman, who wrote her thesis at Harvard on t...2024-05-0822 min
North Star LeadersPurpose and Integrity with Jessica RolphJessica Rolph is the CEO of Lovevery, an early learning platform that offers stage-based information for parents and products for children. With a background in brand strategy and a passion for helping children reach their fullest potential, Jessica leads Lovevery in providing tools for intentional play and connection between parents and children. Her dedication to creating meaningful learning experiences for children during their crucial developmental stages has made her a respected leader in the early childhood education space. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-rolph-4b86ba/You’ll he...2024-05-0730 min
My New LifeMontessori literacyEven if your 3-year-old can recite their ABCs like a pro, they’ll need to learn that spoken words are made up of individual sounds to succeed at reading. Hands-on activities that build this kind of phonemic awareness — and reinforce the connection between letter sounds and letter shapes — are the best way to teach them what they need to know. As with all kinds of hands-on learning, Montessori is a great place to start! Did you know that in Montessori classrooms, children learn to spell before they learn to read? Word building with the moveable alphabet is at the...2024-05-0122 min
My New LifeExecutive function: EmpathyEmpathy can be a puzzling concept for a young child. They often need adults to model it for them. When reading stories or playing with the wooden peg people together, ask your child: “How do you think that person is feeling right now? How can you tell? How would you feel in his place?” Encourage your child to notice the clues in their environment and use them to draw conclusions. In this final episode in the executive function series, Senior Director of Programs at Zero to Three Rebecca Parlakian joins Host Jessica Rolph to look at how empat...2024-03-2726 min
My New LifeExecutive function: Flexible thinkingHave you ever played “hot/cold” with your child? It’s good for a laugh, particularly when a child can’t find something in plain sight. But it’s also great at teaching young children flexible thinking, or the ability to adapt to change. As they are searching for the lost item, they are listening to directions and staying flexible when they have to change course. In this series on executive function, we’ve been looking at ways to help our children build these skills, which include working memory, impulse control and cognitive flexibility. These mental tasks take practic...2024-03-2024 min
My New LifeExecutive function: Managing frustrationSuccess in life — that looks different for everyone. But skills like persistence, managing frustration and emotional regulation tend to scaffold that success, no matter what the end result looks like. These skills are all part of what scientists call executive function, something we’re focusing on this season. We like to talk about executive function, because young children have lots of chances to practice these skills! In this episode, we look at how to build frustration tolerance. One of the best ways to do that is to play games — games where your child occasionally loses! Joinin...2024-03-1325 min
My New LifeExecutive function: Thinking aheadExecutive functioning skills are important, because they help us achieve our goals. Children with strong executive functioning skills have the focus, patience, flexibility and resilience to succeed in—and out—of school. While children continue to develop these skills into adolescence, research shows they surge at 4 years old. And they can be really fun to practice! In this episode, My New Life Host Jessica Rolph welcomes Whitman Professor of Psychology Dr. Melissa Clearfield a second time. She first appeared on the show 3 years ago to discuss her research demonstrating differences in executive function in infants. This...2024-03-0623 min
DealMakers: Entrepreneur | Startups | Venture CapitalJessica Rolph On Selling Her Last Company For Hundreds Of Millions And Now Raising $132 Million To Help Your Kids Reach Their Full PotentialIn the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, stories of resilience, determination, and innovation shine bright. Jessica Rolph, a seasoned entrepreneur with 17 years of experience in the early childhood space, has woven an extraordinary tale of building successful ventures from the ground up.
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Secret Leaders with Dan Murray-Serter & Chris DonnellyLovevery: How Jessica Rolph built $800m giant after $300m Danone exit in <10 yearsJessica Rolph is the Co-Founder and CEO or Lovevery which makes play kit subscription boxes for kids - and is one of Dan's favourite kids brands. It's also massive, valued at $800 million at the last count - and it came pretty quickly off the back of a challenging earnout she experienced with Danone having sold her previous company Happy Family for about $300 million. How has she done it?--SponsorsVorboss - get better internet: https://vorboss.com/secretleaders.Vanta - get 20% off security certifications like ISO27001 and SOC2: https://vanta...2023-12-121h 09
My New LifeHelping children deal with changeWhy can change be so unsettling for our toddlers? I mean, change up the snack crackers and you may have a major crisis on your hands. On this episode of My New Life, Jessical Rolph hosts Lael Stone, author of “Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children”. Never is our resilience put to the test more so than in the face of change. If you and your family are changing things up — be it a new home, new caregiver, or a new school, Lael will help you navigate what can be tricky terrain with your child. In addition to her wo...2023-11-2021 min
My New LifeManaging expectations as a motherFor the most part, limits provide a framework that helps everyone move through the day more fluidly, and with less friction. But on this episode of My New Life, we discuss limiting beliefs — beliefs that interfere with our own wellbeing and that of our family. A big one is the notion that we can “have it all”. For parents who work outside the home, this can compound the pressure we already feel to be in more than one place at a time. And for parents who work inside the home, the line between family and professional needs gets ea...2023-11-1323 min
My New LifeBehavior is a smoke alarmThere are lots of parenting experts talking about choosing connection over discipline, but today’s guest on My New Life has a fresh take on limit-setting: She compares bad behavior to a smoke alarm going off. Punishment is like taking a hose and pointing it at the alarm. If the pressure is great enough, the alarm will stop. But we still don’t know why it went off in the first place. We need to find the fire! Obstetric Social Worker and Parent Educator Genevieve Muir joins Host Jessica Rolph to provide tips on finding the origin of t...2023-10-1631 min
GrowingE45: Playkits, parenting and paid work with Lovevery Co-Founder and CEO Jessica RolphIn today’s episode I sit down with Jessica Rolph, mother of three, co-founder and CEO of Lovevery. Our chat is about so much more than the wonderful age-based playkits that Lovevery makes. Jessica and I talk about the dance between paid work and parenting, how to navigate those challenges and how the grass can always feel greener. I absolutely loved this chat and know that you will get so much out of it.
Head to lovevery.com or follow Jess on Instagram @jessicarolph to learn more!
Are you preparing to give bir...2023-06-1430 min
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan ChanWhy Subscription Products Need Purpose with Jessica Rolph of LoveveryYour first product won’t always be your best seller. Jessica Rolph’s organic baby food business Happy Family Organics failed twice before finding product market fit and scaling from $0 to $63M in sales. After exiting HappyFamily in 2016, Rolph launched Lovevery, a subscription brand that sells early-childhood development play kits and solutions. Lovevery has 300,000+ active subscribers and has been named one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies.” Listen to Nathan and Jessica discuss:
How she discovered a market for Lovevery and Happy Family
Why Happy Family failed twice before they even launched
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Midwife Pip PodcastE107. How Play Supports Your Childs DevelopmentAs I mum, I completely understand the want to play with your little one in a way that will help them to learn, thrive and meet all their developmental milestones as they grow but often, we end up in a sea of toys that overwhelms us all. This week’s guest is Jessica Rolph, Jessica is the Cofounder and CEO of Lovevery and has so much wisdom around play and development. Did you know 90% of your child’s brain structure is developed by age 5? Today’s episode is brought to you by Lovevery, maker of stage-base...2023-05-0844 min
9 to 5ish with theSkimmLovevery Co-Founder Jessica Rolph on Managing 'Micro Failures' at WorkTwo-time entrepreneur Jessica Rolph is embracing what she calls “micro failures” at work. You know, when you say the wrong thing to a team member, make a mistake on a project, or you don’t communicate about something. These moments can feel small, but they can take a big toll on us. But Jessica believes it doesn’t have to be that way. As the co-founder of baby food biz Happy Family, which sold to Danone in 2013, and as the current co-founder of the child development company Lovevery, Jessica’s learned to push through the shame and lean into those mome...2023-04-0526 min
Holding Space113: How to Support Sibling Relationships with Jessica Rolph Founder of LoveverySibling relationships...the challenges, the pressure, the rivalries.
Yep, it's real. If you grew up with siblings, maybe you can even connect to these experiences.
Yet, supporting sibling relationships can also provide opportunities for deep connection, empathy-building, and so much more.
I am thrilled to share my conversation with Jessica Rolph, co-founder and CEO of Lovevery and mom to 3. Jessica and I offer tangible strategies for you to support the relationship between your children from the start, through their early years and beyond.
Learn more about Lovevery (and their amazing subscription pla...2023-03-0650 min
My New LifeWhen and how to stop breastfeedingHost Jessica Rolph breastfed all three of her children, but weaning the last has been an emotional experience. It’s hard to say how many mothers breastfeed beyond that first year or two, but often those mothers feel judged for choosing to continue. Lyndsey Hookway joins us to help demystify “extended” breastfeeding and offer tips on weaning for those who are ready. She is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant for The Maternity Collective, based out of the UK. Highlights: [1:14] Why do we refer to breastfeeding beyond age 2 as “extended”...2023-01-1130 min
My New LifeTransitioning from crib to bedSwitching your child from a crib to bed can be a big milestone! Most sleep experts recommend waiting until your child is around three years old. Jessica Rolph, your host, is joined by Dana Obleman to discuss what factors might go into that timing. Dana is an Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and the creator of The Sleep Sense Program. Highlights: [1:08] What are the signs that your child is ready to make the switch from a crib to a bed? [1:50] What should parents do when their child is cl...2022-12-2823 min
My New LifeCo-parenting after a separationNavigating the ups and downs of divorce looks different in each situation, but there are some universal ways to make it easier on our children. These start with better communication — rules around communicating that put your child first. Here to help us establish some of these best practices is Dr. Tamara Afifi, a professor in Interpersonal Health Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her TedX Talk The impact of divorce on children has been viewed some 700,000 times. Highlights: [1:29] What are the most common issues that you see with...2022-12-1420 min
The Art of Parenting79: Enjoy the Moment. With Jessica RolphDo you want to know what is the best toy for your child’s development? Listen in to find your answers. I found a kindred spirit to talk to about the importance of the early years for our children’s brain development. Listen in as Jessica shares how we can nurture our children’s immense potential. What We Talked About: Knowing what children need as their brains develop Making Montessori concepts available to everyone Whether or not screen time has any benefits for young children How grandparents and other family members can interact The importa...2022-12-0130 min
My New LifeTalking about deathBirthing is a topic we all want to weigh in on, but death? Not so much. We tend to avoid the subject, and when it comes to talking to our child about death, choosing the right words is hard. Of course, there’s no “right” way to talk about death except to lead with honesty and love. Jessica Rolph, your host, welcomes Michele Benyo to the show. She is the founder of Good Grief Parenting. Michele came to this work in the wake of losing her child 20 years ago and helping his sibling through the grief...2022-11-3026 min
My New LifePacifiers: In or out?Pacifiers are so convenient… until they’re not. At some point, there can be concerns about developing teeth and interference with speech, and weaning a child off a pacifier can be challenging. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and speech and language therapists recommend starting that weaning process between 6 to 12 months, and weaning entirely before a child’s third birthday. To guide us through that transition, My New Life host Jessica Rolph welcomes Dr. Amy Conrad to today’s episode. Dr. Amy is a mother to a 10-month...2022-11-1615 min
My New LifeCoping with separation anxietyThe stress of separation is real — it can be upsetting for both you and your child. Whether it be a child sobbing for you to stay when the babysitter shows up or clinging to your leg at drop-off, it’s easy to feel like you’re doing it all wrong when these raw emotions take over. My New Life’s Jessica Rolph welcomes Family Psychologist Ashleigh Warner to help parents navigate this tricky terrain. Ashleigh reassures us that these feelings are normal, and shares ways to make separations easier on everyone involved. Highligh...2022-11-0228 min
My New LifePreventing screen-time meltdownsScreens are hard to avoid in today’s world, and when our children do have access, turning them off can bring on some big emotions! Have you ever wondered why they have these oversized reactions? Or how to avoid them? My New Life host Jessica Rolph is joined by Dr. Martha Deiros Collado, a psychologist specializing in family therapy who has her own podcast called Talking Sense, and an Instagram presence at @dr.martha.psychologist. Listen to today’s episode for simple tips to bring more harmony to the conclusion of screen time. High...2022-10-1930 min
My New LifeWhen potty training gets messyIs your child refusing to sit on the toilet? Or waiting until the pull-up is on to go poop? You’re not alone. For a lot of parents, the potty learning process is more drawn out than we anticipate. For some, it takes months or even years. In previous episodes, you heard some common potty-training scenarios. We shared the advice of the author of Oh Crap Potty Training and Nicole Kavanaugh’s Montessori approach. In today’s episode, Host Jessica Rolph welcomes Quiara Smith, an occupational therapist specializing in pediatric pelvic floor health, to help with th...2022-10-0528 min
My New LifeSimplifying: Why children benefitThe first years of a baby’s life can feel anything but simple. While their needs are few, namely love, food, sleep, and play, parents often feel pressure to provide the absolute best on these fronts. The best food. The best sleep. The best play. We are told that to accomplish this by doing more: more playdates, more lessons, more outings, and more variety on the table. Jessica Rolph is joined by Kim John Payne on today’s episode to help us question this approach. He is the author of the best-seller Simplicity Parenting: Using the Ex...2022-09-0726 min
My New LifeSupporting a positive sibling relationshipSibling rivalry is normal. The kids usually move on quickly, but it often leaves us adults unhinged. What can we do to help diffuse those tense moments, and maybe even build some mutual respect? In the spring we shared an episode about bringing home a new baby sibling. In today’s episode, we are following up with Lovevery expert Gabrielle Felman on sibling dynamics. We look at how to handle jealousy, possessiveness, fighting, as well as best practices around intervening, modeling resolutions, and incorporating one-on-one time. Gabrielle is an Early Childhood Development Expert based in New...2022-08-2421 min
Lead With WeHow To Balance Work, Play, And The Planet: Jessica Rolph, Co-founder & CEO of LoveveryJessica Rolph is the co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, a company best known for its award-winning subscription play kits, designed by child development experts and distilled to their purest purpose to be exactly what children need at each stage of life. In this episode, she shares how to design, launch, and scale a high growth and high impact business that combines the best interest of its customers, the greatest potential for profit, and the deepest commitment to the planet and our future while also balancing a happy family life.Lead With We is produced by Goal 17 Media.2022-08-2344 min
My New LifeHow to boost your baby's biomeWe hear a lot about the first 3 years of a baby’s life — how critical those years are to brain development. But today’s guest, the author of The Baby and the Biome, would argue that the same window is just as critical for our gut. Probiotics may have a role in keeping that system healthy. But are probiotics helpful to babies? And what about when you’re pregnant? Jessica Rolph, your host, welcomes Meenal Lele, founder of Lil’ Mixins. Highlights: [1:39] When do babies pick up their first dose of bacteria? [2:54] How does bir...2022-08-1024 min
My New LifeScreens: What the research tells usScreens are so effective at distraction, but equally effective at causing parents angst! In today’s interview, Jessica Rolph is joined by Lovevery expert, Dr. Zach Stuckelman, to get to the bottom of the research on screens and young brains. They examine which content is better than others, and whether those learning apps are really teaching our kids anything. They also explore the value of video chatting and looking at family pictures or videos together on a phone. Highlights: [2:01] Are screens bad? How much is too much? [5:18] Zach...2022-07-2718 min
My New LifeReady for more? Why birth spacing mattersUsually when we consider having another baby, personal preferences factor heavily into decisions around timing — things like budget or sibling dynamics. But it’s rare to consider the health impacts, and it’s even less common to discuss birth spacing with your doctor. Jessica Rolph, your host, welcomes Dr. Alison Gemmill to today’s episode. Alison is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins, in the Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health. She shares the biological benefits and risks associated with the timing of your pregnancies, with the goal of helping listeners make informed decisions about whe...2022-07-1311 min
My New LifeNormal fears vs. anxiety with Dr. LockhartWith everything we have to worry about in today’s world, it’s easy to lose sight of how our children can have their own big worries too. Things like getting nails clipped, night-time noises, strangers, doctors, even entering a pool can feel overwhelming to our children. How do we help them push through their fears? Which are normal, and which are extreme? And how do we validate their feelings without making their fears worse? Jessica Rolph, your host, welcomes Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart to today’s episode. She is an expert in childhood anxiety...2022-06-2926 min
My New LifeTips for teaching kindnessYoung children are naturally egocentric. This is a normal part of their development, as they must first make sense of the world around them through their own eyes, before they can see it through someone else’s. In fact, until they approach preschool age, they have little reason to believe that others might have feelings or thoughts different from their own. But getting them to eventually understand that everyone’s got their own perspective, is how we teach kindness. Empathy — the ability to imagine how others might be feeling — is a cornerstone of kindness, and Jessica Rolph, your host...2022-06-1523 min
Behind Her EmpireHow to Free Yourself From Self-Doubt & Perfectionism with Jessica Rolph, Co-Founder of LoveveryJessica Rolph is the co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, a company that offers products and information which help create developmental experiences in the lives of new babies and families.Jessica is passionate about giving babies the best and healthiest beginning in life. She was a founding partner in her first business, Happy Family, which she helped grow into being one of the top organic baby food companies - which eventually sold to Group Danone. Although she was confident that she was giving her babies the best nutrition, she started to become curious about what each of...2022-06-061h 00
My New LifeMontessori made simple with Simone DaviesIndependence, freedom, order, beauty. These are all elements of the Montessori play space, and who doesn’t want these things for their child? However, sometimes adopting a Montessori approach can feel like a high bar. Jessica Rolph, your host, is joined by Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Baby and The Montessori Toddler. She can also be found online at The Montessori Notebook, where she gives tips, answers questions, and provides workshops to parents. Simone would argue that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing when it comes to embraci...2022-06-0125 min
My New LifeLearning through play: Is free or guided play better?Play has so much to teach us, children and parents alike. Sometimes parents can get a little too involved in their child’s play, particularly with the extra cool toys. When does our guidance become interference? And what amount of direction is appropriate? Dave Neale joins Jessica Rolph on this episode to help us strike the right balance. Dave is a researcher in the psychology of play at the Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development and Learning at the University of Cambridge. Key Takeaways: [1:13] Dave explains the ‘sweet...2022-05-1817 min
My New LifeNutrition for pregnancy and postpartumAny pregnant mom will tell you: Their body goes through a major transformation! And with each passing month, nutritional needs change. We hear lots about omega-3s, but did you know that protein and choline play critical roles in the baby’s development in utero? Host Jessica Rolph speaks with Registered Dietitian Ryann Kipping, founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist. Key Takeaways: [1:40] What is the role of protein in a pregnant person’s diet? [5:05] In what ways should our diet shift post-pregnancy? [9:54] What nutrients are particularly important during the last stage...2022-05-0423 min
My New LifeDoes Mozart really work?The so-called “Mozart effect” first entered the public conscience in the early 90s. The theory states that listening to classical music while pregnant, will make your baby smarter. We talk a lot about how babies become smarter on My New Life, so host Jessica Rolph figured she better dig into this theory. Here to give us a straight answer is Dr. Thomas Dardarian. He is an OB-GYN at Axia Women's Health and past president of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Key Takeaways: [1:45] Does playing Mozart while pregnant make our babies smarter? [2:4...2022-04-2012 min
My New LifeLittle liars: What to do about lyingChildren, like adults, lie and they can learn to do so from the young age of 2 years old, according to the researchers. In this episode, Jessica Rolph is joined by Dr. Kang Lee, a University of Toronto professor who has been examining lying and what it tells us about human cognition for over two decades. Kang is so dedicated to this field of study, he has convinced some 5,000 children to lie to him! While many parents despair when in the face of these little lies, evidence suggests it is proof that executive functioning skills are developing in a child’s b...2022-04-0625 min
My New LifeDiscussing intellectual disability and neurodiversity with childrenJessica Rolph is joined by Dr. Kate Barret and Dr. Terry Jo Bichell to bring listeners the story behind “Uncle Rob’s Pizza Party,” a Lovevery book about a toddler’s relationship with a man with Angelman Syndrome. Lovevery’s Senior Advisor of Equity and Inclusion, Nicole Stamp, guides the conversation. This episode challenges some of the norms around how we discuss neurodiversity, particularly with our children. Key Takeaways: [2:15] Jessica explains why Uncle Rob’s Pizza Party has a special place in her heart. [3:05] Jessica and Kate share how this book came...2022-03-2323 min
My New LifeCholine & your baby’s developing brainCholine is a nutrient proven to have a lasting link to a baby’s brain development when taken in pregnancy, but many prenatal vitamins don’t have much choline. The recommended amount is 450 mg/day, and studies show only 10 percent of all pregnant women get enough. A recent study at Cornell University looked at the benefits of doubling the recommended choline consumption. It showed a link between sustained attention in 7-year-olds and 930 mg of choline during pregnancy. There is also some research backing the possible benefits of giving choline supplements to breastfeeding mothers and toddlers. Host Jessica Rolph...2022-03-0922 min
Clear Intentions with Diane BodenBonus Episode: When It Comes to Playtime, Less is More with Jessica Rolph [Lovevery]Join me today for a special bonus episode with co-founder of Lovevery, Jessica Rolph. Jessica discusses why less is more when it comes to playtime: how she has cultivated independent play with her own children, hurdles we may face when encouraging our own children and more...----Show Notes for Bonus Episode: When It Comes to Playtime, Less is MoreEnjoy this Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your f...2022-03-0821 minClear Intentions with Diane BodenBonus Episode: When It Comes to Playtime, Less is More with Jessica Rolph [Lovevery]Join me today for a special bonus episode with co-founder of Lovevery, Jessica Rolph. Jessica discusses why less is more when it comes to playtime: how she has cultivated independent play with her own children, hurdles we may face when encouraging our own children and more...----Show Notes for Bonus Episode: When It Comes to Playtime, Less is MoreEnjoy this Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your f...2022-03-0821 min
My New LifeA more accessible MontessoriMany new parents struggle with decisions around learning outside of the home. When is the right age? Is daycare or preschool the answer? If extended family isn’t available or other help isn’t affordable, should parents keep their children at home while also juggling work or all the many other responsibilities? Then there’s the decision regarding what learning philosophy to follow. Jessica Rolph, your host, welcomes Nikki Johnson to today’s episode. Nikki struggled with these decisions and landed on a homeschooling arrangement that aligns with Montessori. In addition to homeschooling her four year old...2021-10-0623 min
All You Need Is A PlanCoaching for Social Entrepreneurs, with Multi-Time Founder, Jessica RolphIn this episode, we are joined by visionary entrepreneur and a)plan supporter, Jessica Rolph. Jessica is the co-founder of Happy Family, a mom-founded and parent-operated organic baby food company that sold to Group Danone in 2013. Turning her attention from nutrition to brain development, Jessica then co-founded Lovevery, a company focused on creating developmental experiences in the lives of new babies and families. Now with 160 employees, Lovevery helps parents feel confident that they are creating the perfect developmental environment for their little ones. The common thread with Jessica’s work is that she’s a changemaker to the core. In d...2021-09-2224 min
Paid Vocation with Lupe PradoHow to Discover Our Purpose with Jessica RolphEpisode #43: This week on the podcast I am thrilled to share this conversation with Jessica Rolph. Jessica is the co-founder and CEO of Lovevery. Lovevery is a company that offers play kits to help create developmental experiences in the lives of new babies and families. Prior to Lovevery, Jessica was the founding Partner and COO of Happy Family, helping to launch, build and lead Happy Family to its position as a top organic baby and toddler brand in the US. Happy Family was acquired by Group Danone in 2013. Jessica also co-founded the Climate Collaborative, a n...2021-08-1219 min
Not Your Mother's Podcast with Sonnet and VeronicaUsing Play To Connect With Your Child with Lovevery co-founder Jessica RolphUsing play to connect. In this episode, Lovevery Co-Founder Jessica Rolph talks about connecting to our children through play and supporting their learning by being present and connected.2021-08-0329 min
The Kara Goldin Show164 Jessica Rolph: Co-Founder & CEO of Lovevery and Co-Founder of Happy Family“The best advice that I've heard that I would continue to stand behind is just obsession with your customer.” What an exciting episode, jam-packed with so much! Meet Jessica Rolph, the serial entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Happy Family and now Co-Founder and CEO of Lovevery, a direct-to-consumer brand that creates play kits that kids really learn from. We talk about the valuable lessons from her entrepreneurial journey and her passion for making toys a learning experience. Jessica is really such an amazing person and this episode is 🔥 Listen now on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcast...2021-06-3039 min
Super MamásEpisode 284: Introducing Your Baby to Real World Concepts with Jessica Rolph, Co-founder of LoveverySummer is here and we ready to play! We interview Jessica Rolph, cofounder & CEO of Lovevery, a stage-based play product company. Jessica first began her entrepreneurial journey with her company, Happy Family, before moving over to the play space & Lovevery, where she has continued to expand her love of child development. We talk about the power of observing your baby trying to understand the world & she also shares her favorite lessons for future entrepreneurs. For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://ww...2021-06-2253 min
My New LifePerspectives on feeding: Getting real about sugarMaple syrup, beet sugar, molasses, honey… there are so many alternatives to refined sugar. But despite a parent’s best efforts, it’s hard to avoid the processed stuff all together. And is that really the best approach anyhow? How much sugar restriction is too much? Can it backfire? Jessica Rolph welcomes Registered Dietitian Jennifer Anderson to the show. She is the mom behind Kids Eat In Color. Her specialty is forming healthy eating habits in the home. Key Takeaways: [1:54] The government released the first-ever dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers recommending no added s...2021-06-1621 min
My New LifePerspectives on feeding: Baby-led weaningAs co-founder of the organic baby food company Happy Family, host Jessica Rolph has invested a lot of energy trying to get the right nutrients into her kids. One of her children’s favorite first foods was sardines, and fast forward a few years, Jessica was surprised to see a post on the hugely popular Solid Starts recommending sardines as a first food. Solid Starts promotes baby-led weaning, or finger-foods first. CEO Jenny Best joins Jessica on today’s episode to share her perspective on when to start your baby on solid foods and how best...2021-05-1927 min
My New LifeToddler sleep strategiesSleep, or the lack of it, is probably the most discussed topic among parents of newborns. And while sleepless nights are widely accepted as just part of the bargain of bringing a new life into the world, we are not always prepared for the sleepless nights to drag into years. Night wakings, bedtime routines that seem to go on and on, skipped naps, sleep regressions, musical beds, and crib to bed transitions — it is truly exhausting! In today’s episode, host Jessica Rolph is joined by Lauren Lappen, a certified sleep consultant and co-founder of Wee Sl...2021-04-2129 min
My New LifeWays to raise a bilingual childToddlers love words. This enthusiasm helps them grow their spoken words from just a few at age one, to 1,000 or even 2,000 by age three. Given how receptive young children are to new sounds and ways to use them, it is not surprising that toddlers can pick up second languages easily. Research also suggests that brain connections multiply when babies are exposed to new languages. Parents have caught on, and demand for bilingual products and preschools is at an all-time high. While experts agree on the benefits of exposing kids to multiple languages, the best means o...2021-03-1024 min
The #ANGELS Podcast#ANGELS IntroductionWelcome to the #ANGELS Podcast, where we bring you conversations about the latest tech trends with the people inventing and shaping them. Hosted by Jessica Verrilli, April Underwood, Jana Messerschmidt, Chloe Sladden, Katie Stanton, and Vijaya Gadde, the co-founders of the #ANGELS investment collective.
For our first episode, we share our own journeys into tech and how we teamed up while building our careers together at Twitter to start #ANGELS and back over 100 startups. We’ll also give a preview of the amazing people and conversations we have coming up on the pod.
Each week, we...2021-02-2647 min
My New LifeFirst Words: What to Look Out ForBaby’s first words — few milestones are met with more emotion from the adults in the room! But what constitutes a first word and when should parents be expecting to hear them? Join Host Jessica Rolph and Speech Language Pathologist Gopika Kamdar for a look at some common indicators of language development. On the table for discussion is research from the ’90s suggesting the volume of words spoken to infants is paramount to speech and language development, as compared with more recent research that emphasizes the importance of serve-and-return, the turn-taking that comes naturally to adults. So which...2021-02-2417 min
My New LifeTalking About Race & Embracing DifferencesChildren’s questions about physical differences often catch us off guard. Parents worry about getting the response wrong, making the situation tense. But TV host and co-founder of ByUs Box, Nicole Stamp, says there’s a better approach. On today’s episode with host Jessica Rolph, Nicole offers ways of thinking about these encounters from an equity perspective, ensuring everyone comes away from the interaction having had a positive experience. Equally important is the practice of building conversations about inclusion into the every day. After all, these are the conversations — which continue throughout a child’s life — th...2021-02-1025 min
My New LifeWhat Is Intrinsic Motivation? How To Praise Your Kids While Teaching GritWe parents are a proud bunch. It’s natural to shower our children with compliments when they achieve something. But when babies become toddlers, “Good job” often evolves to “You’re so smart” or “What an amazing artist you are”. Too much of this kind of feedback as our child get older, may not help them persist in the face of challenges. Psychotherapist Susan Bordon of Kinspace joins host Jessica Rolph on today’s episode to discuss ways to encourage intrinsic motivation. With a little bit of grit, kids are more motivated to try new things even when it...2021-01-2725 min
My New LifeIntensive Parenting: Why Take a Step Back?There is a lot of advice out there for parents. Not only are parenting books multiplying in number, they are increasing in volume. And there is certainly no shortage of online resources. Instagram now has so many parenting experts you can get an almost endless scroll of advice. The abundance of information can be helpful on the one hand. But it can also lead us to think we are not doing enough, making it is easy to slip into over-parenting. This hands-on approach is sometimes referred to as intensive parenting, and its benefits (to both p...2021-01-1322 min
My New LifeChores: Benefits & Tips for Starting EarlyWhether it is cleaning up the toys, setting the table, or sorting laundry, involving your toddler with chores around the house is almost always an exercise in patience. And it most certainly is not going to produce impeccable results, but results are not the goal here. Developing a habit of helpfulness and a sense of autonomy is what we parents are after. Jessica Rolph welcomes Behavioral Specialist and Parent Coach Jeanna Twomey to today’s episode to explain how to best get your toddler involved in the dirty work. Tune in to hear strategies that will...2020-12-3020 min
The Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I BrandsHoliday Recap: Jessica Rolph & Rod Morris, Co-CEOs of LoveveryThis episode are highlights from my conversation with Jessica & Rod.Jessica Rolph and Rod Morris, the co-founders of Lovevery, staged-based play essentials designed by experts, built for babies and toddlers up to age 3.If you enjoy this episode, click here to listen to my full conversation with Jessica & Rod2020-12-1720 min
My New LifeHow To Be Resilient & Set BoundariesThis holiday season is different. For many of you, it is family traditions that make this time of year significant and memorable. But in 2020, reuniting with extended family is not possible for everyone. It feels sad and lonely. Jessica Rolph is joined today by Dr. Zelana Montminy to help propel us into the holidays with a little more cheer. Dr. Zelana is a renowned behavioral scientist and positive psychologist, delivering a fresh perspective rooted in science. She is the author of 21 Days to Resilience: How to Transcend the Daily Grind, Deal with the Tough Stuff, a...2020-12-1624 min
My New LifePositive Discipline: More On Toddler Tantrums & Power StrugglesOpinions vary wildly when it comes to managing tantrums. From waiting out the storm, to taking a hard line. Whatever you do, be consistent! With so much advice, it’s easy to understand why parents panic when the tears start flying. Jessica Rolph, your host, welcomes Positive Discipline Coach Jody Malterre, a master at bringing calm to every situation. Jody is a Montessori teacher trainer at Westminster College with over 30 years experience in Montessori education. She also sits on the board of the Positive Discipline Association. Key Takeaways: [1:39] What is Positive Paren...2020-12-0221 min
SlushIn Conversation With Jessica Rolph, Co-founder & CEO of Lovevery | Achieving Hyper-Growth Outside TechWhy do some founders succeed again and again? Jessica Rolph co-founded and successfully sold Happy Family to Danone. Now, in just three years, her new company, Lovevery, is growing twice as fast as Happy Family. In this heart to heart episode Jessica shares her views on everything from entrepreneurship to leadership, raising capital and managing her work-life balance. Expect to learn: How Lovevery has managed to go from zero to tens of millions in revenue and exponential growth in just a few years.How much Jessica’s serial entrepreneur background has helped her with Lovevery?Jessica’s view...2020-11-2659 min
My New LifeThe Montessori Parent: Mindset & Lifestyle TipsMontessori parents can give the impression that they do it all: organized home, tidy bedrooms, carefully ordered trays and activities. Sometimes it seems like Montessori sets the bar really high — so high that it feels unattainable for a busy parent. My New Life host Jessica Rolph speaks with Kylie D’Alton, an Australian mom that has gone a long way toward making Montessori principles more accessible. Kylie is the author of the popular blog How We Montessori, and in today’s episode, she shares valuable tips on how to bring Montessori into our homes in ways tha...2020-11-0416 min
EntreprenistaTrial and Error to Make Things Better with Jessica RolphJessica Rolph is the Cofounder and CEO of Lovevery, a new child development company helping parents feel confident they are making the most of each learning stage of their babies life experience. Equipped with an MBA in Management from Cornell University, in 2005 she Co-Founded the brand Happy Family, an impactful organic baby food company she, and her friend Shazi Visram, took from concept to mega brand. In 2013 Happy Family was acquired by Danone, allowing the French food group to enter the US baby food market. After reading a doctoral dissertation titled ‘Current Research Findings on the Neurological Development of In...2020-10-2751 min
My New LifePeaceful Parenting: Dealing with TantrumsMost parents would not describe living with a toddler during Covid as peaceful, but there are ways to invite more calm into your home and limit the shouting. Host Jessica Rolph welcomes Psychologist Dr. Laura Markham to today’s episode. In her work as a coach with thousands of parents all over the world, Dr. Laura describes her approach as “peaceful parenting”. Who doesn’t want more of that? Learn why responding to tantrums with empathy can be a game changer. Dr. Laura is the author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How To Stop Yelling and Start C...2020-10-2121 min
UpreneurLovevery Thing You Do with Jessica RolphThe Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. In today’s episode, we spoke with Jessica Rolph, Co-founder, and CEO of Lovevery. We talked about how finding the right partner is important for success. You want to find someone who has a growth mindset and is also open to new ideas and communication. She also mentioned that in order to scale your brand, you need to leverage your network and their network. This will help you find the right people to scale your...2020-10-1437 min
My New LifeHow to Build Your Toddler’s STEM Skills at HomeBabies are born wondering. They have to piece together the world around them by gathering information, and they do this by observing, experimenting, and asking questions. In this way, children are like little scientists. If you have a toddler in the house, there’s no shortage of questions in your daily conversations. But is it a two-way street? How many questions are you asking your toddler? Jessica Rolph welcomes Dr. Sarah Lytle to today’s episode. She is the Director of Outreach and Education at the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS) at the University of Wa...2020-10-0725 min
My New LifeHow COVID Affects Toddlers' Social DevelopmentWith preschools and daycares in transition and case counts fluctuating, COVID has given parents plenty to worry about. One prominent concern among parents stems from a lack of socialization. None of us are socializing much, but given all the information out there suggesting socialization with other children is important, parents are particularly worried about their children not interacting with peers. In this episode, we look at how toddlers socialize and how we, as adults, can help them build those skills at home. Jessica Rolph, your host, is joined by Nekole Eaton, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist s...2020-09-2316 min
My New LifeThe Benefits of Unstructured PlayWith opportunities for social interaction outside the family in short supply, many parents are stepping in as their child’s primary playmate. Is one way of playing better than another? In this episode with Dr. Shimi Kang, host Jessica Rolph explores the benefits of unstructured play and looks at how play prepares us for adulthood. Dr. Kang is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and best selling author. She is the author of The Dolphin Parent: A guide to Raise Healthy, Happy and Self-Motivated Kids, and her newest book The Tech Solution: Creating Healthy Habits for Kids Grow...2020-08-2622 min
My New LifeHow Are Gender Stereotypes Influencing Your Parenting?Girls in sparkly, pink dresses. Boys crazy about anything with wheels. Gender differences are everywhere. It’s difficult not to see those differences and then attribute them to something that is hardwired at birth, but neuroscience shows that there is very little difference between boys’ and girls’ brains. Host Jessica Rolph welcomes Dr. Lise Eliot to this episode. She is a professor of neuroscience at the Chicago Medical School and the author of Pink Brain, Blue Brain: How Small Differences Grow Into Troublesome Gaps — and What We Can Do About It. Lise and Jessica explore ways we...2020-08-1218 min
Mom BrainMom Boss | Jessica Rolph Founder of LoveveryThis week's incredible Mom Boss is Jessica Rolph, Cofounder and CEO of Lovevery, an award-winning children’s education company that makes play products that are designed by child development experts. Lovevery's toys are thoughtfully crafted, and rigorously tested to encourage inspired learning for kids at every age, starting from birth. If that’s not enough, this is Jessica’s second company! Prior to Lovevery, Jessica was the founding Partner and COO of Happy Family, helping to launch, build and lead Happy Family to its position as the #1 organic baby and toddler brand in the US. Jessica talks to Hilari...2020-07-3132 min
My New LifeWhy Teach Sign Language to Your BabyBabies' understanding of language comes well before their ability to speak. This also can be the case with their motor skills. Most babies will wave bye-bye before they can say the words. These are a few of the reasons signing works well for babies. It gives them another means of communicating. Plus research shows that babies who learn basic sign language develop pathways for communication sooner than they would otherwise. Jessica Rolph welcomes Joy Jackson (@lyric_laughter_learning) to today’s episode. She has been using sign language with her daughter from the time she was...2020-07-2918 min
My New LifePregnancy Prep: Are You Ready to Give Birth?Giving birth is one experience in your life you will never forget. There are so many emotions in the mix, both leading up to the birth, and on display during the birth! Host Jessica Rolph met Leslie Schrock when she was in the process of publishing her book Bumpin’: The Modern Guide to Pregnancy, which she wrote while she was pregnant with her first baby. Leslie does not consider herself a pregnancy guru, but instead a curious person who found trustworthy resources for pregnant women in short supply. She talked with all variety of experts in t...2020-07-1525 min
My New LifeHow and Why Human Touch is Important for KidsHost Jessica Rolph welcomes Rebecca Parlakian to this episode to talk about the power of touch between infants and parents. Few moments are more tender in those first weeks of life than when your baby reaches out and takes your finger while in your arms. It’s the all-important language of touch at work! Social connection is not the only connection at work in that moment; there are neural connections forming as your baby makes contact with that finger. In today’s episode, Jessica and Rebecca examine the importance of touch for both baby and parent...2020-07-0122 min
The Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I BrandsJessica Rolph and Roderick Morris (Lovevery) - Building Toys For Different Stages of a Child's Development, Advice When Co-Founding A Company, and Their Approach to FundraisingHello and welcome to The Consumer VC. I am your host Mike Gelb and on this show we talk about the world of venture capital and consumer facing startups.Thank you very much Natalie Dillon for the intro to today's guests, Jessica Rolph and Rod Morris, the co-founders of Lovevery, Staged-based play essentials designed by experts, built for babies and toddlers up to age 3. Previously, Jessica co-founded and served as COO of Happy Family, an extremely successful organic baby food company. Rod previously was the Senior Vice President at Opower. Going into this episode...2020-06-1845 min
My New LifeHouse Tours & Other Real-Life Experiences that Build Your Baby’s BrainTalk to any toddler for more than a couple of minutes, and you will be easily reminded of how thirsty they are for knowledge and information. While humans are continuously learning, we are born with something of an empty canvas and it’s the early experiences that we encounter as babies that form the brain architecture to support that learning. At a birthing class, Jessica Rolph was introduced to a book that helped her put the science of early learning into action with her own baby and ultimately inspired her to create Lovevery. This book was...2020-06-1724 min
For Starters with Alexa von TobelHow to Be a Present Parent and a CEO, with Jessica Rolph of LoveveryAfter co-founding the top organic baby food brand in the country, Jessica Rolph got her second startup idea from an unlikely source: a doctoral thesis on child development. Jessica launched Lovevery in 2015 to offer products to help parents feel confident they're delivering the tools their children need. The company has taken off, with backers like Maveron and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Jessica shares why becoming a serial entrepreneur is scarier than it looks, why she chose to build Lovevery in Boise, Idaho, and what tips she swears by to help us all parent better during COVID and beyond.2020-06-1039 min
My New LifeBaby Talk: Learning Your Baby’s Language with Communication and PlayEver get the feeling like you are babbling more than your baby? It turns out that going gaga over your baby actually serves a purpose. It helps them with language acquisition! Their brains are taking in loads of information from these back-and-forth interactions. Jessica Rolph welcomes Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to this episode to explore the characteristics of this early communication. Kathy is a professor in psychology at Temple University and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. She is also co-author of Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children. Ke...2020-05-2009 min
We Gotta Talk: News, Issues, and Beauty for WomenEp 67: Jessica Rolph from Lovevery on Being a Successful Founder Twice, & Helping Babies GrowJessica has long inhabited the baby and children’s products space. As co-founding partner of the organic baby food company Happy Baby, she helped to bring organic, ready-to-eat food options to families everywhere. Inspired by her interest in the developmental stages of babies and toddlers, she went on to found Lovevery, a company that curates subscription boxes that cater to the different developmental stages of children, from infant through the toddler years. Their motto is “playtime with purpose,” and all of Lovevery’s boxes are curated to cater to the milestones your child is approaching at any given stage. As you’ll h...2020-05-0640 min
My New LifeThe Untold Secret: Sometimes, Being a New Mom is BoringLaundry, diapering, feeding, laundry... this is the work of a new parent, and much of it can feel rather tedious. Unfortunately, boredom can sometimes slip into darker feelings of disconnection. In this episode, Jessica Rolph is accompanied by Erica Komisar, who suggests that one way to stay engaged is to take an interest in your baby’s brain development. Erica Komisar is a psychoanalyst and parent coach based out of New York City. Key Takeaways: [1:26] Erica Komisar talks about her clinical work with patients who are experiencing boredom. [3:0...2020-05-0623 min
My New LifeReading to Babies: How to Make Early Literacy Development Easy & FunJessica Rolph welcomes Sami Carrick to this episode to talk about that magical moment of connection with our baby: story time. And all those who have read a book to an infant know that it doesn’t always go as planned! We know how important it is to read to our babies, but what should we do if they are crawling out of our laps, crazily flipping pages, or just plain not interested in what’s on the page? Sami shares how teaching literacy can take lots of forms. She is a certified reading specialist and t...2020-04-2218 min
My New LifeBaby Milestones: How to Handle Skill Development AnxietyParenting is a time of so much change for you and your baby, a little reliable information can go a long way towards making this new life, a good life. Jessica Rolph is your host and she is joined by Rachel Coley in this episode of My New Life, a Lovevery podcast, to discuss the common anxiety parents share about their children reaching milestones and comparing to other children’s progress. Does it help? Does it really matter? Rachel Coley is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and the mom behind a super informative website called CanDo Kid...2020-04-0620 min
How I Raised It - The podcast where we interview startup founders who raised capital.Ep. 139 How I Raised It with Jessica Rolph and Rod Morris of Lovevery.comProduced by Foundersuite.com, "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders who have raised capital. This episode is with Jessica Rolph and Rod Morris of Lovevery.com which makes subscription-based play products for early childhood development.
In this episode, Jessica and Rod talk about raising capital for Lovevery and how it contrasted with their previous startups (Happy Family, which was acquired, and Opower, which went public), how they practice a "humble hustle" approach when fundraising, how to put mind over emotion and get out of your comfort zone, the Boise startup scene, and much more.
The...2020-02-2053 min
Atomic MomsMomboss Medley: The Three Founders of Lovevery, State Bags, Aden + Anais#237 -Listening to entrepreneur podcasts like How I Built This, I can’t help but want to dig deeper into the guest’s personal lives. I want to ask crazy questions like: When building an empire, does your husband ever feel needy or jealous of your success? Or did your withholding mother drive you to prove yourself to the world? What kind of snacks do you keep at the office? You know, questions people don’t typically ask unless they’re your close girlfriend. And while I don’t know these wildly successful founders personally, Atomic Moms podcast felt like the perfec...2019-11-2148 min
Atomic MomsMomboss Medley: The Three Founders of Lovevery, State Bags, Aden + Anais#237 -Listening to entrepreneur podcasts like How I Built This, I can’t help but want to dig deeper into the guest’s personal lives. I want to ask crazy questions like: When building an empire, does your husband ever feel needy or jealous of your success? Or did your withholding mother drive you to prove yourself to the world? What kind of snacks do you keep at the office? You know, questions people don’t typically ask unless they’re your close girlfriend. And while I don’t know these wildly successful founders personally, Atomic Moms podcast felt like the perfec...2019-11-2148 minAtomic MomsUltimate Mom Boss! Happy Family Organics + Lovevery Co-Founder Jessica RolphMulti-million dollar company founding social entrepreneur and fun mom of three JESSICA ROLPH geeks out with us over baby brain development and start up #momlife. Jessica co-founded and sold the #1 organic baby food company Happy Family and is now putting her heart and soul into Lovevery, play products designed by child development experts. We discuss the greatest parenting lesson she learned from business school, overcoming the fear of starting something new, why the Idaho life is the best life, and how to keep marital love alive while immersing yourself in a start up.xx Ellie...2018-10-1730 minAtomic MomsUltimate Mom Boss! Happy Family Organics + Lovevery Co-Founder Jessica RolphMulti-million dollar company founding social entrepreneur and fun mom of three JESSICA ROLPH geeks out with us over baby brain development and start up #momlife. Jessica co-founded and sold the #1 organic baby food company Happy Family and is now putting her heart and soul into Lovevery, play products designed by child development experts. We discuss the greatest parenting lesson she learned from business school, overcoming the fear of starting something new, why the Idaho life is the best life, and how to keep marital love alive while immersing yourself in a start up.
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The Mentor Files39 Jessica Rolph - The CEO of Lovevery on Growing Alongside Your Startup Listen in to learn more about Jessica Rolph's journey through motherhood, venture capital, fundraising, stating two businesses, and growing alongside her startups. “These businesses do become your babies, they're like another being in your life.” - Jessica Rolph. Learn more about this episode of The Mentor Files with Monica Royer at www.monicaandandy.blog/39 2018-09-1242 min
The Social Impact Podcast - Your Mark on the World with Devin ThorpeSuccessful Social Entrepreneur Launches New Venture Selling Toys With A Purpose - #678Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin.
Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/2KzPLhh.
After creating the top-selling organic baby food company, Happy Family, and selling it to Groupe Danone in 2013, Jessica Rolph, 43, is ready to go big again.
Joined by Rod Morris, 46, co-founder and President, Rolph, who serves as CEO, has launched Lovevery, a toy company employing scientific research about early childhood development to create toys that help babies learn.
Lauren Loktev, a partner at Collaborative Fund, which invested in Lovery through its partnership with Sesame Workshop, Collab+...2018-08-0921 min
Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd.Successful Social Entrepreneur Launches New Venture Selling Toys With A Purpose - #678Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin.Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/2KzPLhh.After creating the top-selling organic baby food company, Happy Family, and selling it to Groupe Danone in 2013, Jessica Rolph, 43, is ready to go big again.Joined by Rod Morris, 46, co-founder and President, Rolph, who serves as CEO, has launched Lovevery, a toy company employing scientific research about early childhood development to create toys that help babies learn.Lauren Loktev, a partner at Collaborative Fund, which invested...2018-08-0921 min
Informed Pregnancy PodcastJessica Rolph - The First One Thousand DaysSponsored by Lovevery - Jessica Rolph, a founding partner of Happy Family Brands and mother of three is passionate about helping parents make the most out of their children's first 1000 days. She is the co-founder of a new child development company researching and developing unique products appropriate for each stage of development and discusses parenting with intent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-04-1944 min