From Bullying to Building a Brand: Stephanie Mensah on Bibinee Dolls, Motherhood & Representation

From Bullying to Building a Brand: Stephanie Mensah on Bibinee Dolls, Motherhood & Representation

From Milk and Mummies Podcast by Raychel Addo

February 11, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 52

About this episode

Stephanie Mensah discusses her journey of creating Bibinee Dolls in response to her son's bullying, focusing on representation and empowerment for children.

In this episode of Milk & Mummies, Raychel Addo speaks with Stephanie Mensah, founder of award-winning diversity toy brand Bibinee Dolls. After her young son was bullied at nursery because of his skin colour, Stephanie was determined to create something that would help children feel proud of who they are. What began as a mother’s response to heartbreak became a powerful mission to promote representation, confidence, and empathy in early childhood. Stephanie shares her journey through motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building an inclusive brand that is now recognised across the UK. In this episode, we explore: Raising confident children in a diverse world• The impact of representation in early years Turning personal pain into purpose Building a values-led business Navigating motherhood and ambition This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about inclusion, purpose, and empowering the next generation.

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Host: Raychel Addo

Guest: Stephanie Mensah

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Organizations: Bibinee Dolls

Places: UK

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