Mama Work It Podcast: From Ninja Turtles to Ancientz and Raising Kids in Between with Howard "Quiggly" Chang
Oct 08, 2025
What do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a faith-based toy brand for kids have in common? Today’s Mama Work It podcast episode with Howard “Quiggly” Chang connects the dots.
Howard is the creator of Ancientz, a storytelling and toy brand designed to help parents raise kids with strong values, resilience, and faith. Long before Ancientz, he helped shape pop culture as one of the original creative minds behind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line of the ’80s and ’90s. After stepping away from the toy world and experiencing burnout, Howard went through a spiritual awakening that reignited his passion for creating characters with purpose.
In this episode, we cover:
- Howard’s journey from Ninja Turtles to launching Ancientz
- How faith and storytelling can empower parents in raising courageous kids
- The lessons Howard learned from burnout and rediscovering clarity
- Practical tips for moms who want to pursue big dreams
- How busy, working moms can connect with their kids
- Encouragement for moms who feel like it’s “too late” to start a creative or faith-driven project
If you’ve ever wondered how to blend faith, family, and creativity—or just need inspiration to keep going in the middle of busy motherhood—this conversation will give you tools and encouragement to step forward with courage.
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