CHIKA CHAKA CHATTER: YOUR WEEKLY UPDATE FROM MIKE & MEL: VOL. 1, ISSUE 10
Weekly Update 02/08/25 – 02/14/25
A Personal Note and Exciting Updates from Chika Chaka
Looking Back, Moving Forward – from Mel
Well, that’s another Super Bowl in the books! What a game
(although it didn’t turn out how I would have liked). I’m a born-and-raised
Washington Commanders (Redskins) fan and the Philadelphia Eagles beat them for
their Super Bowl position as NFC champions. Washington made some dumb mistakes in
the NFC championship game that came back to bite them. Given those dumb
mistakes not occurring, I think they could have beat KC as disjointed as they
played in the Super Bowl (but what do I know. I’m biased. 🤣).
I live for the day Washington will hold the Super Bowl title again. It’s time.
My Dad would have been proud they made it that far. LOL!
The lesson? Small mistakes can have big consequences. Just
like Washington’s errors cost them a chance at the Super Bowl, in life, small
missteps (whether in business, relationships, or personal growth) can prevent
us from reaching our goals. Paying attention to the details, learning from
mistakes, and striving for continuous improvement can make the difference
between success and falling short.
Another takeaway is “patience and resilience”. I’m hopeful
for Washington’s future; just as we should stay determined in our own pursuits,
even when things don’t go our way.
Here’s what we’ve been up to recently and what’s ahead for
Chika Chaka…
Team Wins:
“When
life hands you lemons, make lemonade” was the theme of this week too. We had a lot of technical
difficulties that threw us off schedule and we’re still off schedule. We’ll
need to make some changes to our recording schedule to get ahead of the issues.
For those of you who look for our new podcast and vlog on Wednesdays, we
finally released them today. Go check them out on your favorite podcast
platform and the vlog on YouTube/@MMFunkySutff. Be sure to leave a comment. 🗣️We’re working to get back to
Wednesdays.
A
HUGE thank you to
Mary Couzin of People of Play and The Toy Association for publishing our
meet cute in The Bloom Report this week! 😍 Here’s the link to the article
if you don’t know my and Mike’s how we met story: https://s.mtrbio.com/grntasjbfb
If
you haven’t heard of Mary, you’re in for an inspiring story! A visionary in the
toy industry, Mary’s journey began with a deep passion for invention and a
mission to bring joy and innovation to others. In 2003, she founded the Chicago
Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG), determined to create the largest celebration of
play in America. Her impact only grew from there—her organization, People of
Play, recently joined forces with The Toy Association, the powerhouse behind
the iconic New York Toy Fair (North American International Toy Fair®),
solidifying her legacy as a true leader in the world of play and innovation! In
addition to that, she’s just a great person. Always a delight to converse with.
But beyond her
incredible achievements, Mary is simply a wonderful person. Always a joy to
talk to, she brings warmth, enthusiasm, and genuine kindness to every
conversation.
Project Updates:
Still learning the tricks of the
trade…
Animations are still in the works. We’re excited about bringing them to you. If
you have any Adobe Illustrator tips and tricks, be sure to drop us a line and
share.
Chika Chaka is now
available on Amazon!
You can always find Chika Chaka
on TikTok Shop, Whatnot, our website Chikachakatoy and limited specialty
toy retailers. Our goal is to serve as many markets as possible while still
supporting small businesses like us. If you’ve already purchased Chika
Chaka, we’d love for you to leave a review on Amazon. If you haven’t
purchased it yet, what are you waiting for? We’d love to have you as part of
the family. 😍
Families can meditate together! We posted a new meditation video for you to get your zen on with the kiddos! Click here to get started: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo5gBpfswSBo3DIVGJ7Z8BMs23gySmMUV
Exciting news! Lelabrands.com is now live! 🎉 While our website is just getting started, our relaxation, meditation, and positive affirmation videos have already been available on YouTube. Now, we’re bringing everything together under one space to help you boost your energy and well-being without disrupting your daily routine.
LēLa has been waiting nearly a decade for its moment, and we’re thrilled to finally share it with you as part of the M&M Funky Stuff family. Check back often as we continue to expand, and if you’re all about that “namaste” life, we’d love for you to be part of our journey! ☮ 🧘♂️
New Opportunities:
The
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis—consistently ranked one of the top museums in
the country—will host a Chika Chaka event this February! 🎉 We’re beyond thrilled for this
incredible opportunity and so excited that you can find our game in their gift
shop!
We’re
still working out the details with the museum’s amazing team, but we’ll keep
you updated as soon as everything is finalized. We’d LOVE for you to stop by
and join in on the fun!
Got
ideas for similar opportunities? Send them our way at mmfunkystuff@gmail.com. Let’s make it happen! 🚀
Looking Ahead:
Lots of big plans…
In Closing:
Thank you for your support. We
appreciate you!
Weekly motivation:
“If
you’re not excited about it, it’s not the right path.” – Abraham Hicks
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