Ep 96: Collecting Joy and Preserving Memories with Blake Changnon / The CF Museum of Toys & Collectibles

Welcome in! I'm so glad you're here with me.

On today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with Blake Changnon. Blake is the Founder, CEO, and President of The Changnon Family Museum of Toys & Collectibles and an absolute delight. We discuss how Blake's love for Pleasant Company/American Girl began, how he built his incredible collection and virtual museum, and how the AG stories and characters have shaped his life.

Mentioned in this episode:

• American Girl
• Pleasant T. Rowland
• The Changnon Family Museum of Toys & Collectibles
• Meet Felicity
• Meet Addy
• American Girl Wiki
• American Girl Playthings!
• Girl Again
• Valerie Tripp
• Connie Porter
• Janet Shaw
• All American Girls Documentary
• Childhood Nostalgia: A Collection of Pleasant Company and American Girl Catalogues
• Girl of the Year / Raquel Reyes
• Raquel Reyes Saves the Wedding

Connect with me on Instagram @megsreadingroom 

Follow my AGIG @megscollectingcorner

Connect with Blake on Instagram @blake.changnon

Follow The CF Museum of Toys & Collectibles @cfmuseumtc

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Music credit: Clavin Clavier