Press & Media
Joeydolls is proud to be featured in various media outlets, showcasing our mission to promote inclusivity, cultural pride, and diversity through our dolls. Our commitment to representing Asian cultures and fostering connections among children has resonated with press across the globe. Explore our press features to learn more about how Joeydolls is making a positive impact and spreading joy.
Awards & Recognition
Recent Features
Press & Awards
Joeydolls Asian Heritage Dolls Recognized by Go...
Joeydolls, a Canadian brand creating soft, diverse Asian heritage dolls, has been honored by Good Housekeeping in their 2023 gift guide for 4-year-old girls. Our dolls are thoughtfully designed to...
Joeydolls Asian Heritage Dolls Recognized by Go...
Joeydolls, a Canadian brand creating soft, diverse Asian heritage dolls, has been honored by Good Housekeeping in their 2023 gift guide for 4-year-old girls. Our dolls are thoughtfully designed to...
Must-Have Holiday Toys: Featured on The Spruce
We're bursting with excitement to share that Joeydolls has been featured on The Spruce's must-have holiday toys list! This spotlight isn't just about our dolls; it's a celebration of diversity...
Must-Have Holiday Toys: Featured on The Spruce
We're bursting with excitement to share that Joeydolls has been featured on The Spruce's must-have holiday toys list! This spotlight isn't just about our dolls; it's a celebration of diversity...
Global News Feature for Asian Heritage Month 2025
Joeydolls was featured on Global News during Asian Heritage Month, where founder Samantha Ong spoke about the brandβs mission to promote cultural representation through inclusive Asian dolls. As a Canadian...
Global News Feature for Asian Heritage Month 2025
Joeydolls was featured on Global News during Asian Heritage Month, where founder Samantha Ong spoke about the brandβs mission to promote cultural representation through inclusive Asian dolls. As a Canadian...
Embracing Diversity: Joeydolls Featured on Tesz...
I am overjoyed to share some incredible news with you allβJoeydolls, our World's Most Diverse Asian Dolls, recently took center stage on Tesz Millan's YouTube channel. Tesz and I had...
Embracing Diversity: Joeydolls Featured on Tesz...
I am overjoyed to share some incredible news with you allβJoeydolls, our World's Most Diverse Asian Dolls, recently took center stage on Tesz Millan's YouTube channel. Tesz and I had...
Joeydolls Featured on Womanly's Holiday Guide f...
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our very own Korean 'Danbi' cultural doll has been showcased on Womanly's prestigious list of "20 Unique Gifts To Shop from...
Joeydolls Featured on Womanly's Holiday Guide f...
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our very own Korean 'Danbi' cultural doll has been showcased on Womanly's prestigious list of "20 Unique Gifts To Shop from...
Creating a Legacy of Representation on the "In ...
Hello everyone! Samantha Ong here, founder and CEO of Joeydolls, and I'm excited to share the incredible experience I had chatting with Georgette Taylor on the "In the Doll World"...
Creating a Legacy of Representation on the "In ...
Hello everyone! Samantha Ong here, founder and CEO of Joeydolls, and I'm excited to share the incredible experience I had chatting with Georgette Taylor on the "In the Doll World"...
All Media Features & Mentions
Full List of Media Features & Mentions
- Dragons' Den Season 20, Coming January 2026
- Redefining Representation Starts with Play with Samantha Ong, Startup Canada Podcast, June 18, 2025
- Families Can Celebrate Asian Heritage with Joeydollsβ Latest Mini Plush Line,Β Toy Insider, June 11, 2025
- 34 Incredible Asian-Owned Brands That Deserve A Permanent Spot In Your Shopping Rotation, BuzzFeed, May 22, 2025
- Asian Heritage Month: Toronto entrepreneur creates new line of play dolls celebrating Asian diversity, Global News, May 8, 2023
- Looking To Gift A Doll That Isn't A Blonde Barbie? These Ones Stand Out, HuffPost, December 3, 2024
- 23 Gifts From Asian-Owned Businesses To Make Your Gifting This Holiday Season A Slay, BuzzFeed, December 11, 2024
- NAPPA Holiday Gift Guide 2024, Jingle Magazine, December 2024
- Meet Samantha Ong, Bold Journey, March 22, 2024
- NAPPA Award Winners, Baltimore's Child Magazine, April 2, 2024
- Editorβs Favorites, LA Parent Magazine, March 19, 2024
- 42 Goodies You Can Get To Celebrate Lunar New Year, BuzzFeed, February 16, 2024
- Toys as cultural representations. feat. Samantha Ong (Joeydolls), Asian Bitches Down Under Podcast, January 8, 2024
- Tesz Millanβs YouTube Channel: Embracing Diversity,Β January 4, 2024
- The Spruce: Must-Have Holiday Toys,Β January 2, 2024
- 20 Unique Gifts To Shop from Artists and Small Businesses, Womanly, December 8, 2023
- Creating a Legacy of Representation, In the Doll World Youtube Channel, December 7, 2023
- Nuances Podcast: Celebrating Diversity and Empowering Children,Β November 3, 2023
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Championing Diversity and Representation: Momβs Choice GOLD Award,
October 19, 2023 - Asian American Dolls Take Center Stage, Joysauce, October 17, 2023
- Not Your Asian Barbie Doll, The Outland Magazine, October 1, 2023
- Edplay Magazine: Make Room for Different Voices, September 12, 2023
- The Toy Coach Podcast: Dolls Celebrating Asian Diversity,Β September 11, 2023
- Filipino TV: Embracing Cultural Representation,Β July 28, 2023
- CTV News: Diversity and Representation in Toys,Β July 3, 2023
- Representasian Project: Celebrating Diversity,Β June 27, 2023
- 50 Asian-Owned Businesses That Might Turn Into Your Favorite Brands, BuzzFeed, June 1, 2023
- Asian Hustle Network: Celebrating Asian Heritage and Addressing Lack of Representation,Β June 7, 2023
- Toy Book Classics & Specialty: Asian Dolls,Β May 18, 2023
- Global News: Dolls Celebrating Asian Diversity,Β May 8, 2023
- CBC News Radio: Metro Morning,Β May 3, 2023
- Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Plush Dolls Inspired by Asian Cultures, Toy Insider, April 5, 2023
- Joey Dolls: The Asian American dolls you didnβt have growing up, The Proud Asian, March 9, 2023
- Thrive Spice Podcast: Raising Proud Asian Kids, March 22, 2022
About Joeydolls
At Joeydolls, weβre proud to be more than a toy company. Our dolls celebrate heritage and cultural pride, helping every child feel seen, valued, and connected. Each doll is soft, safe, and designed with love, making them meaningful companions for play and learning.
Our story has been highlighted across TV, print, and online media, where weβve been recognized for reshaping the toy industry through representation and inclusivity. From national features to community spotlights, these stories capture how Joeydolls is sparking conversations and inspiring families around the world.
Letβs Connect
Want to collaborate or feature Joeydolls in your story? Weβd love to connect!