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Hello Atelier | That Disney Life

October 13, 2017  |  Betsy Blodgett  |  1 min read

Growing up, Kevin Kidney knew he was destined to live at Disneyland. Once he realized that people don’t actually get to live there, he did the next best thing. He got a job there. In the art department, Kevin had the opportunity to work on design projects large and small for the Disney company – everything from collectible enamel pins to parades. In this episode, we talk about his work with Disney, how he found a community in the world of Tiki, and how giving back has become a large part of his business plan.

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