Jodi Bondi Norgaard
In The News
The Today Show
Go! Go! Sports Girls Founder, Jodi Bondi Norgaard, is featured on the TODAY Show as one of the powerful women behind the newest, innovative next generation of toys for girls. In TODAY's segment, "Group of Women Revolutionize the Toy Aisle," Erica Hill talks with the powerful women behind the newest, innovative next generation of toys for girls.
The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson
Jodi Bondi Norgaard, Founder and CEO of Go! Go! Sports Girls discusses her recent trip to the White House to attend a conference aimed at breaking down stereotypes in toys.
The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson
As a member of Gretchen's "Female Empowerment Panel," Go! Go! Sports Girls Founder, Jodi Bondi Norgaard appears sans makeup along with Gretchen Carlson to discuss "Raising Empowered Young Women in a 'Sex Sells' Culture."
M&M Show with Tyra Banks & Jodi Norgaard Challenge the Status Quo
Martin Lindstrom and Marshall Goldsmith host discussion with Entrepreneur, Supermodel and Emmy Award - Winning Television Producer and Personality Tyra Banks and Founder of Go! Go! Sports Girls and Advisor to the White House on Gender Diversity Jodi Norgaard.
Press Links
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
Ms. Magazine - "'Barbie' and the Women's World Cup: Cheering for Women in Spikes"
SheKnows - "Why Sexy Dolls For Little Girls Need to Stop, Now"
Women You Should Know –“Who Are The Toy Experts? Sexy Looking Dolls Are NOT On Trend”
Women You Should Know - "Her Story of Persistence; The Power to Create Change in the Toy Aisle"
Forbes - "If At First You Don't Succeed With Bringing Your Product To Market, Try, Try Again"
Chicago Tribune – “Girl Scouts Honor CEO of Glen Ellyn Toy Company”
3 Questions with Jodi Bondi Norgaard: On Women Entrepreneurs and Defying Gender Stereotypes
Creator of Go! Go! Sports Girls dolls to speak at GEN’s We Are Girls Conference
Medium - Why These 2 Are among the Best at Inspiring Change?
Women in Toys: WIT Stories with Jodi Bondi Norgaard
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana: 2016 Smart Cookie Award Recipient
Women’s Running: 20 Women Who Are Changing The Sport Of Running (And The World)
Upworthy: Meet 4 moms who created the one toy they wish they had as kids
Forbes: Will The Toy Industry Help Empower Young Girls
AdAge: Less Talk, More Women at the Top
AdAge: Female Empowerment in Ads: Soft Feminism or Soft Soap?
Shape Magazine: New Doll Wants Girls to Embrace Their Athletic Sides
New York Times: "Banning Barbie"
Huffington Post: "Raising Wholesome Children in Today's Culture: 10 Tips for Parents
Runner's World.com: Move Over Barbie: New Run Doll Line Expanding
Women's Running: These Dolls For Girls Are Focused On Being Sporty And Active
Parenting Magazine: Go ! Go! Sports Girls feature
Parents.com: The Coolest Toys From Toy Fair 2012
Good Housekeeping.com: "12 Top Trends from Toy Fair 2011"
Ms. Magazine: Put Down that Barbie (2013 edition) - And Find Empowering Dolls!
Hello Giggles: These A+ Toy Companies Have a Nobel Goal: To Abolish Gender Stereotypes for Kids
Mom.me: 8 Toys That Smash Gender Stereotypes
Sharp Heels: More than a Pretty Face
Girls on the Run: One in a Million: Jodi Norgaard
Chicago Tribune: "Remarkable Person: Jodi Norgaard"
Chicago Tribune: "Social Entrepreneurs Mix Business, Mission"
The Chicago Tribune and Blue Sky Innovations: How a Mom's Business Seeks to Inspire Young Girls
The Chicago Daily Herald: Go! Go! Sports Doll Creator had a Dream
The Chicago Daily Herald: Founder of Glen Ellyn Toy Company Dreams Big
The Chicago Daily Herald: Glen Ellyn toy maker who breaks stereotypes goes to White House
SheKnows: Mom Creates an Award-Winning Line of Dolls for Girls Who Play Sports
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Moms Team Up to Make Dolls, Books that Celebrate an Active Lifestyle
Mothering.com : Sexulalized Dolls and Deceptive Ads Spur Mom to Make Change
The Toy Insider: Go! Go! Sports Girls Inspire and Empower Kids
The Toy Book: Go! Go! Sports Girls Promote a Healthy Image for Girls
Chicago Parent Magazine: Work is all About Play for Doll Creator
Self Magazine: Go! Go! Sports Girls feature
TELEVISION
TODAY Show: "Girls" Toys? Group of Women Revolutionize the Toy Aisle
NBC's TODAY Show: Go! Go! Sports Girls featured with Stephanie Oppenheim
The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson: Honoring International Day of the Girl
The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson: Female POWER Panel
The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson: Getting "Real" about Empowering Young Girls
The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson: Empowering Women Gaining Interest as a Corporate Mission
FOX & Friends: Innovative Toys that Help Girls Stay Mentally and Physically Fit
Windy City Live: Meet the Creator of Go! Go! Sports Girls
FOX Twin Cities: Go! Go! Sports Girls Dolls Go Beyond Hair and Makeup
CCTV America: Parents and Entrepreneurs Challenge Typical "Girls Toy"
WGN Morning News: Amazing Inventions from Some Innovative Minds
WTHR Indianapolis: Interview with Anne Marie Tiernon
FOX 40 KTXL Sacramento: Bethany Crouch Looks into the Go! Go! Sports Girls Dolls
FOX & Friends: Sports Dolls Inspire Girls to Dream Big
FOX's Real Milwaukee: Go! Go! Sports Girls featured with Marianne Szymanski
PODCASTS AND RADIO
How to Talk to Kids about Grit and Passion with Dr. Robyn Silverman
Zen Parenting Radio Podcast "Portraying girls beyond stereotypes: A discussion with Jodi Bondi Norgaard’
WGN Radio Chicago Sirott and Murciano Show: Interview at the 13:40 mark
Listen to an interview with Jodi Norgaard and Jen and Mary
Listen to an interview with Jodi Norgaard on Bill Moller
Listen to an interview with Jodi Norgaard on Bill Moller: Entrepreneur of the week