Moose Toys

5 years at Moose Toys Canada. And what a ride it's been 🚀 I joined as the very first hire to open operations in a new region. There were no templates, no "here's how we did it before", just a blank slate and the challenge to build something meaningful from scratch. I had the freedom (and the healthy pressure 😅 ) to build what I truly believed was needed. Running on instinct, I learned more in that first year than I could have imagined. In 3.5 years, we scaled from 0 to a Top 10 Toy Manufacturer, launching brands like Bluey, Magic Mixies, Gui Gui, and MrBeast Lab, all while navigating one of the most turbulent periods in Canadian toy retail. My role has evolved with the business, but I still show up the same way: make complex things simple. Along the way, there were some unforgettable moments, like a two-week stint at our Melbourne head office. I came back walking on the left side of the road, with a suitcase full of Shapes, and starting every call with 'How you going?' 🐨 Beyond the milestones, I'm most proud of how I've grown as an operator, largely shaped by the people around me. Learning how much can actually get done in a day from Tamara Stewart , asking the right questions to unlock the most creative solutions with Kelly Tomaselli , and telling clearer, more impactful stories with Chedney Rodgers . To my team Deborah Mulock and Nicole Palarchio , you make the hard things easier and the wins that much better. And to Team Canada and Moosies worldwide who I'm lucky to call friends, you've set the standard for what great partnership really looks like! Five years in and continuing with Day 1 energy❤️🔥 🫎