Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of the billion-dollar toy brand Melissa & Doug and founder of the mental wellness platform Lifelines, joins Moshe Popack on this week’s episode of the Common Denominator podcast to share how creativity, entrepreneurship, and emotional resilience are all part of the same journey. In this inspiring episode, Melissa opens up about building an empire from scratch, battling existential depression, and how embracing imperfection—what she calls her 80% Rule—allowed her to
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Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of the billion-dollar toy brand Melissa & Doug and founder of the mental wellness platform Lifelines, joins Moshe Popack on this week’s episode of the Common Denominator podcast to share how creativity, entrepreneurship, and emotional resilience are all part of the same journey. In this inspiring episode, Melissa opens up about building an empire from scratch, battling existential depression, and how embracing imperfection—what she calls her 80% Rule—allowed her to
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Welcome to the podcast - Melissa Bernstein!! As in MELISSA AND DOUG!!! You know... just a $500-million wooden toy company!!! If you're a parent, you know exactly what I'm talking about. But with all of her success, Melissa had significant mental health struggles as she raised her six kids, including a lifelong battle with severe depression and anxiety and anorexia. How was she able to keep this internal battle a secret!? Her method at hiding the struggles is a MUST LISTEN!!! All of that... and m
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Welcome to the podcast - Melissa Bernstein!! As in MELISSA AND DOUG!!! You know... just a $500-million wooden toy company!!! If you're a parent, you know exactly what I'm talking about. But with all of her success, Melissa had significant mental health struggles as she raised her six kids, including a lifelong battle with severe depression and anxiety and anorexia. How was she able to keep this internal battle a secret!? Her method at hiding the struggles is a MUST LISTEN!!! All of that... and m
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Melissa Bernstein is the cofounder of a billion dollar toy company and she's joining Tami Simon for a FREE event -- Creating On Purpose -- is happening TOMORROW! And guess what? You’re invited! Join the FREE Event today >> https://bit.ly/creating-on-purpose | Sounds True
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Melissa & Doug Bernstein Built A $1 Billion Brand While She Struggled with Existential Depression
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It’s new it’s on trend it’s for you. A new calming and wellness line by Melissa Bernstein, the founder of @MelissaandDoug | Learning Express Toys Lake Zurich serving the Chicago NW Suburbs
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In this highlight from the amazing interview with Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of Melissa & Doug Toys and Lifelines, Melissa answers the question on everyone's minds: will AI replace creativity itself, creatives and creators? The answer lies in two wonderful phrases: life amalgamation and imaginative recombination. You simply must watch this episode when it is published and the best way to get to the front of the line is to subscribe to Joseph Jaffe is not Famous on YouTube - @josephjaffeisnotf
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Perfectionism can be paralyzing. How do we move past it? Do we trust our gut and go with our intuition? ❤️ Melissa & Doug co-founder, Melissa Bernstein, shares with us her "80% Rule" when heeding our intuitions. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with Melissa about consciously choosing to follow your creative spirit over your inner critic—whether or not you’re a business owner. Listen to the full episode 👉 https://bit.ly/45IOAql | Sounds True
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Nov 29, 2023
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Melissa Bernstein on Protecting Your Vision in Entrepreneurism #entrepreneurship
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Nov 22, 2022
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@discoverlifelines sent me a few of their hottest gifts for Christmas to try and I was truly beyond impressed! The company was founded by Melissa and Doug co-founder Melissa Bernstein and its goal is to create unique sensory products that spark imagination and encourage mindfulness for teens and tweens. I love the smart design and even as very much not a teen, I couldn’t stop doing the Flowart! My little pre-tweens loved them too😊 Comment SHOP and I’ll send the links for these products and don’
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Melissa Bernstein on the 3 P’s of Entrepreneurism: Passion, Patience & Purpose #entrepreneurship
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9 months ago
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Distinguished Speakers Series: Melissa Bernstein, Lifelines
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This Mom’s Garage Side Hustle Became a $1 Billion Business | Melissa Bernstein’s Garage Side Hustle
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Dec 20, 2023
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17 years ago today, the town of La Plata changed forever. The F4 (now EF-5) tornado was nearly 1/2 mile wide when it hit, killing 5 and amounting to $100 million in damage. on.wusa9.com/2DyzND9 When Howard Bernstein arrived shortly after, this is what he saw. Houses destroyed, businesses gone. Buildings that had been there for more than 100 years were no longer standing. | Melissa Nord
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IMDbPro | "Breaking Bad" producer Melissa Bernstein proves how limitations can create opportunities with this unforgettable scene featuring the... | Instagram
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