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Hello LonghornRe-Release: Lovevery Founder on building a company that empowers parentsThis week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing you to Longhorn 100 winner and co-founder of Lovevery, Roderick Morris, BA, BBA '95. Their goal is to make parents feel confident. Lovevery's comprehensive support system provides stage-based learning and play for children, and research-backed guidance that empowers parents. The company is best known for its award-winning subscription Play Kits program. Hello Longhorn is a Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. Listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts → texasexes.org/hello-longhorn
2025-11-2427 min
The Publisher's PlaybookChild's Play with LoveveryToday I'm speaking with Colby Saenz from Lovevery. As a parent, I can immediately see the value of Lovevery playkits for keeping your kids not only entertained but helping them learn at the same time. And as a marketer myself I can see how activating creators, review sites and content publishers would be a great way to not only tell, but show how Love ervery has a positive impact on parents and their families every day. Colby and I dig into the company, products, business model and partnerships that are growing this incredible brand focused on helping kids ages 6 months...
2025-11-1025 min
Performance Marketing SpotlightEp. 51 | Colby Saenz (Lovevery): Building Authentic Connections Through Performance MediaSend us a textWelcome to another episode of Performance Marketing Spotlight! In this conversation, host Marshall Nyman, founder and CEO of Nymo & Co sits down with Colby Saenz, who oversees affiliates and partnerships at Lovevery—a company known for its thoughtfully designed playthings to help children develop from ages 0 to 5. Colby shares his unique journey into digital marketing, from selling Facebook pages door-to-door in Arizona, to shaping affiliate programs for major DTC brands like Sportsman's Warehouse and Purple, before landing at Lovevery.Marshall and Colby dig into the challenges—and opportunities—of running successful affili...
2025-10-1026 min
DTC PodcastEp 545: How Lovevery Built a 9-Figure Subscription Engine—Then Rebuilt It to Unlock Even More GrowthSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupIn this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Rod Morris, co‑founder of Lovevery, to dig into how they turned a single product idea into a global early‑learning brand with over 150 SKUs, presence in 34 markets, and a sustainable subscription model.What you’ll learn:How Lovevery validated its premium product idea with the PlayGem and used early feedback to build credibility.The tactics that drove retention: mission‑aligned design, app features, quality materials.How unbundling the subs...
2025-09-2239 min
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
My New LifeTeaching toddlers to readThis bonus episode features an interview with Spencer Russell, the dad behind Toddlers Can Read. Spencer struggled to learn to read as a kid, so when it came time to choose a career, he set out to help others avoid the same experience and took a job with Teach for America, continuing as a kindergarten and first-grade teacher in Houston, Texas. When he started teaching, Spencer's students were scoring well below average on national standardized tests. But by the time he stepped away from the profession, 60% of his students advanced 1.5 years in their reading skills, and over h...
2024-10-3027 min
Dear FoundHer...Real Founder Stories for Women Small Business OwnersBuilding 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 minHello LonghornLovevery: Roderick MorrisThis week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing you to Longhorn 100 winner and co-founder of Lovevery, Roderick Morris, BA, BBA '95. Their goal is to make parents feel confident. Lovevery's comprehensive support system provides stage-based learning and play for children, and research-backed guidance that empowers parents. The company is best known for its award-winning subscription Play Kits program. Hello Longhorn is a Texas Exes podcast introducing you to Longhorn entrepreneurs and business leaders. Listen to Hello Longhorn every Monday wherever you get your podcasts → texasexes.org/hello-longhorn
2024-09-3028 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
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
Ecommerce On TapBuilding a Legacy: Lovevery’s Focus on Quality, Trust, and Sustainable ToysJoin Aaron and Nathan as we explore Lovevery's incredible growth story, discuss their potential move towards an IPO, and uncover the strategies behind their brand loyalty and success.
💡 Key Takeaways:
- Mission-Driven Growth: Lovevery’s dedication to providing high-quality, science-based toys and content to help parents navigate child development is central to its success. This mission-driven approach has built a loyal customer base and strong brand trust.
- Innovative Product Strategy: Emphasizing non-digital, eco-friendly products, Lovevery ensures developmental appropriateness and safety, setting them apart in a...
2024-05-2752 min
Ecommerce on Tap by Sourcify and Izba ConsultingBuilding a Legacy: Lovevery’s Focus on Quality, Trust, and Sustainable ToysJoin Aaron and Nathan as we explore Lovevery's incredible growth story, discuss their potential move towards an IPO, and uncover the strategies behind their brand loyalty and success.
💡 Key Takeaways:
- Mission-Driven Growth: Lovevery’s dedication to providing high-quality, science-based toys and content to help parents navigate child development is central to its success. This mission-driven approach has built a loyal customer base and strong brand trust.
- Innovative Product Strategy: Emphasizing non-digital, eco-friendly products, Lovevery ensures developmental appropriateness and safety, setting them apart in a market dominated by digital-first toys.
- Sustainable Business Practices: Despite supply chain challenges during COVID...
2024-05-2752 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
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
My New LifeWhen parenting feels unequalOur guest today is a mother of four children, ages 5 to 17. She knows well how the demands of parenting can run you into the ground. She made the choice to step off the “struggle bus of overwhelm” — as she calls it — but it was a move that took time, and conscious effort. The secret? Establishing clear boundaries. And choosing not to identify with the “mother as martyr” role. So many of us look for our partners to validate how hard we are working, before we give ourselves permission to delegate and take a break. Or hold onto resentment b...
2023-11-2724 min
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 LifeExpert in neurodiversity Dr. Billy on emotional regulationWe welcome Dr. Billy Garvey to this episode of My New Life. He runs a clinic in Melbourne, Australia, that helps parents focus on their children’s strengths, and move through some of their challenges. The clinic has a 3-year waitlist and after listening to this episode, you’ll understand why: Dr. Billy is really good at helping caregivers and children connect in those moments when stronger limits are needed. He works with a lot of neurodiverse children, and brings that adaptive lens to our conversation. Dr. Billy is @drbillygarvey and has his own podcast, Pop Culture Paren...
2023-10-3026 min
My New LifeHelping siblings with boundariesBickering, fighting, jealousy, constant comparison and competition — sibling rivalry can be exhausting. Here to help us reduce the conflict between our children is parent educator, Kristin Mariella. Her approach is to hold the limits, while welcoming the waves of emotion. You can find more from Kristin Mariella @respectfulmom. Takeaways: Hold your tongue! Kristin urges parents to resist getting involved with sibling conflict, as long as there is not a safety issue. Even with the best of intentions, adult interference creates resistance and it sends the message of mistrust. Welcome the big em...
2023-10-2322 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
My New LifeWhat you should know about men's and women's fertilityWhen it comes to starting or growing a family, many of us come face-to-face with a painful reality: Infertility. Even if you had an easy time conceiving, it doesn’t guarantee subsequent pregnancies will be just as easy. Problems in men’s bodies are the cause of around half of all infertility. Does that statistic shock you? That could be because women of child-bearing age are bombarded with marketing for expensive fertility supplements and treatments, while men remain largely in the dark about their reproductive health. Women’s lifestyle choices—what they eat, drink, and use on their bod...
2023-07-3123 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!
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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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2023-06-0258 min
LEADING BRANDS® — Wavebreak PodcastScaling Lovevery to $200+ Million/Year with President Rod MorrisIn this episode of the Wavebreak Podcast, Dylan Kelley interviews Rod Morris, Cofounder and President of Lovevery, a company that creates and sells innovative developmental products. Since its founding in 2017, Lovevery has grown to over $200 million in revenue. Rod shares the brand's story and insights on how they were able to scale so successfully.You'll also learn Lovevery's:Unique approach to retail, which includes selling in Target and on Amazon as a DTC businessProduct development strategy and how it has been a key growth lever for the brandiOS-proof marketing strategies, which enabled the brand to weather...
2023-04-1041 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
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
Energy in Action by MitoActionLovevery - Purposeful Play Customized for all AbilitiesENERGY IN ACTION - EPISODE 064
Lovevery - Purposeful Play Customized for all Abilities
Maral Amani is a Licensed Physical Therapist and the Disability Support Specialist at Lovevery, a toy company that helps families, educators and therapists find the right toys and the right tools to help develop confidence through play.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
Can you tell us about yourself and your work?
I'm a Physical Therapist, specializing in children ages 0-3 and early intervention. At Lovevery, I'm the Disability Support Specialist for a recently laun...
2022-09-1436 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
TD Cowen InsightsWhy Lovevery Is the Future of Children's ToysRecorded on 07/26/22
Cowen’s Retail, New Platforms, & Luxury Analyst Oliver Chen speaks with Rod Morris, Co-Founder & President of Lovevery. The podcast focuses on Lovevery's revolution of child development through innovative playtime essentials rooted in neuroscience. We highlight evidence of customer centricity in Lovevery's subscription model, which carries an impressive net promoter score of 85. Further, the podcast features Rod’s strategies for future growth, integration of secondhand marketplace, and customer retention.
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2022-08-1925 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 Empire#105: How 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 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
CommerceTalk（コマーストーク）#09 【海外資金調達NEWS】幼児用玩具ECのLovevery、ドロップシッピングSaaSのLogicbroker、Shopify for プロフェッショナルのB12の紹介こんにちは！今回は幼児用玩具EC、ドロップシッピング などについて語ります！
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幼児用玩具EC「Lovevery」:100Mドル調達(米国/Series C)
https://www.finsmes.com/2021/10/lovevery-raises-100m-in-series-c-funding.html
https://lovevery.com/
ドロップシッピングSaaS「Logicbroker」:135Mドル調達(米国/Private Equity)
https://techcrunch.com/2021/10/26/logicbroker-taps-into-135m-to-advance-cloud-based-drop-ship-software/
http://logicbroker.com
Shopify for プロフェッショナル「B12」:15.7Mドル調達(米国/Series Unknown)
https://techcrunch.com/2021/10/21/b12-raises-15-7m-to-help-professional-services-firms-go-digital/
https://b12.io
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2021-12-2013 min
Up Next In CommerceBuilding The Best Subscription Product in a Crowded Market, with Rod Morris, the Co-founder and President of LoveveryDoes the world really need another subscription box? Do parents really need to buy more things for their kids? Well, when we’re talking about Lovevery, the answer is yes and yes. In the crowded spaces of DTC subscription services and childrens products, Lovevery is making its presence known. On this episode of Up Next in Commerce, I talk to Rod Morris, the co-founder and president of Lovevery, who told me all about the development of the company’s amazing products, and, more importantly, how he and his team went about making them stand out among the rest. It take...
2021-11-3048 min
My New LifeKindergarten ready: You may be closer than you thinkThe human brain has about 100 billion nerve cells, all of which are present at birth, but have few links between them. Those links are formed by experiences children have. The idea that the right inputs can strengthen a brain’s architecture informs much of the product design at Lovevery. But there’s lots of debate around how early we should start laying the foundation for academic learning. Jessica Rolph, your host, welcomes Sarah Chesworth to today’s episode of The Perspective Series, to help us navigate Kindergarten prep in the baby and toddler years. Sarah is a fo...
2021-11-0317 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
Playing With Baby CToy Review: Lovevery Inspector Play KitAn unaffiliated review of the Lovevery Inspector Kit. The play kit is for ages 7-8 months. https://lovevery.com/products/the-play-kits#playkits-infoIn this episode we review the toys listed below and give examples of how to accomplish similar play without the toys. We also describe "do it yourself" alternatives and compare the value of the Lovevery toys to comparable toys on Amazon.Lovevery Toys include: Ball Drop Box with wood ball set "My First Signs" Board Book "Things I See" Texture Cards Nesting Stacking Dripdro...
2021-04-2516 min
My New LifeHouse Tours & Other Real-Life Experiences that Build Your Baby’s BrainThis week, we are revisiting a listener favorite from June 17, 2020, as we prepare the lineup for our upcoming season: Perspectives. Starting April 21, you’ll hear perspectives from experts on sleep, eating, and parenting philosophies, among other topics, so you can make informed choices for your family. Talk 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 ba...
2021-03-2423 min
Hit Subscribe | The subscription ecommerce podcast by RechargeWhy Lovevery invested in science and data for subscription growthThis episode we're talking to Rod Morris, Cofounder & President of Lovevery. We discuss how the company was created on years of child development research.Rod dives into how he and his cofounder found true product market fit in an oversaturated industry with legacy competitors. He also shares why it was so important to build Lovevery with his own children’s development in mind.Other highlights include scaling past 6 figures in an era where everyone is looking for a silver bullet, advice for brands just starting out and suggestions for breaking through plateaus.
2020-12-0724 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 LifeBaby’s First Steps: Walking and Other MilestonesFew milestones in a baby’s life are more memorable than their first steps. It feels like a major accomplishment — for baby and parent! But what comes after those first steps varies greatly from child to child, something Dr. Giselle Tadros constantly reminds her patients. She’s a pediatric physical therapist, founder of In-Home Pediatric Physical Therapy, and the guest on today’s episode of My New Life. Giselle discusses how long it takes most babies to switch from crawling to walking as their primary mode of locomotion. Got lots of gear to help your kid with...
2020-11-1819 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
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 LifeHow to Limit Your Toddler's Screen TimeFew topics will spark debate among parents more readily than screen time. It’s so controversial! Screens are everywhere. And avoiding them can feel like the domain of super-human parents. Learn some tips to cut down on screens from Dr. Screen-Free Mom: Meghan Owenz. She runs a website, Screen-Free Parenting, with over 27,000 active participants. She is also an Assistant Teaching Professor at Penn State University. Key Takeaways: [1:46] What does screen-free look like for Meghan’s family? [2:24] Meghan shares alternatives for keeping kids engaged and busy. [3:23] Use her S.P.O.I.L...
2020-09-0924 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
Women In Retail TalksIn Case You Missed it: Lovevery Co-Founder Talks Educational Play Essentials, Subscriptions and MoreIn this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Manager Kristina Stidham interviews Jessica Rolph, co-founder and CEO of Lovevery, the award-winning play essentials company. Listen in as Rolph shares her career background, including previously co-founding organic kid's food brand Happy Family, and what lead her to start Lovevery. She discusses the extensive research behind each product sold at Lovevery, how learning and mental development are essential to the brand's products, and why offering a subscription model makes sense for the company.
2020-07-1419 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
Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands | TechnologyJessica 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
Inspired 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.
2020-06-1038 min
My New LifeTalking to Your Child About Race and Racism “Let little children be the hope you hold in your arms. Let them be the promise that the future will be better because of the values you instill in them.” — Julie Lythcott-Haims We at Lovevery believe in a world where where all children can fulfill their innate promise. We have much work to do to achieve that dream. Work that starts at home in the form of a conversation. For some it’s a choice, for others, a necessity. Because we all must talk to our kids about race. It’s a difficult conversation not because o...
2020-06-0300 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
Think Like A Founder004: Roderick Morris - Co-Founder and President of Lovevery"So I think the biggest difference between somebody who's a founder and somebody who isn't is that there's no longer an off switch when you're a founder."On this episode of Think Like A Founder Maureen talks to Roderick Morris, co-founder of Lovevery, a child development toy company. Roderick talks about how becoming a parent shifted his approach as a founder, his time in the Peace Corps, and his dream job as an orchestra conductor. Think Like A Founder is produced by SNP Communications in San Francisco California. Learn more by visiting us at www.s...
2020-04-2417 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
My New LifeWhat's the Best Type of Parenting Style or Philosophy For You?Jessica Rolph is joined by Veronica Fernandez, who talks about how she takes advice from various parenting approaches and incorporates the best from each. Veronica discusses philosophies such as Montessori, RIE, and attachment parenting. She also shares with us ways to introduce bilingualism to babies and the benefits of it. Dr. Veronica Fernandez is a new mom, with a Ph.D. in Developmental and Child Psychology, with a focus on bilingual education. Key Takeaways: [1:35] Veronica shares her journey from preschool to Ph.D. [3:38] How to incorporate different philosophies in pare...
2020-04-0625 min
My New LifeHow Soon Should Children Learn Numbers & Math?We all know how important it is to read to our children, but trying to build a baby’s math skills can feel like a challenging task, especially if we don’t have a positive association with math ourselves. The good news is, baby is encountering math everywhere, and nurturing a love of numbers is not as hard as commonly thought. After all, we are all born loving numbers! In this episode, Jessica Rolph speaks with Gillian Starkey, a professor in neuroscience with an emphasis on children’s developing math skills. She share...
2020-04-0614 min
My New LifeWhat Executive Function Predicts About BabiesExecutive function is a hot topic in brain research. Impulse control is one of a suite of skills associated with executive function. Jessica Rolph is accompanied by an expert in this field, Dr. Melissa Clearfield, a professor of psychology at Whitman College. In this episode, Melissa shares her research on executive function in babies, along with some grounding advice for parents on connecting with their babies. That connection, she explains, is the foundation for the relationships that your baby will have later on in life. Key Takeaways: [1:46] Melissa defines exec...
2020-04-0617 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 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 spot’ when a parent...
2020-04-0616 min
My New LifeIntroducing: My New LifeWelcome to My New Life. I'm your host, Jessica Rolph. When we founded Lovevery, my co-founder Rod Morris and I believed that young children and their parents do best when they feel supported. My New Life is a podcast for parents in search of community and deeper insights into how our babies are developing. The first season is aimed at parents of infants. I’ve interviewed experts in child development and neuroscience, as well as inspiring moms with real-life struggles. My goal is to give you information that you can put into action, so you can spe...
2020-04-0501 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.
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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 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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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.xx Ellie...
2018-10-1730 min