So Much More, A Mall Of America® podcast

So Much More, A Mall of America® Podcast

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Ep. 93: The Content Creator Life with Hannah Swenson + Gwen Dinh 30:54

3 päivää sitten30:54

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On this episode of So Much More, host Jill Renslow is joined by first-time cohost Brinley Zoller from the Mall of America social team and influencer program. Together, they sit down with two powerhouse content creators—Hannah Swenson and Gwen Dinh—to talk all things influencing. From how they got started to their favorite brand moments and the content that means the most, this episode gives an inside look at the real life of social media influencers. Whether you're a content creator, brand partner, or just love the scroll, this one’s for you. 1:30 Get to know our guests…fashion and style rapid fire 4:00 A day in the life of social content creator at the Mall (including Ed Sheeran) 6:00 Hannah shares her journey (including as an MOA fashion intern) 8:15 Gwen talks about her path to influencer 10:15 The art behind content creation, scheduling and timing 13:00 The superpower of multitasking 14:30 How a world-wide brand like Mall of America partners with content creators 16:00 Content creator vs. influencer vs. O.G. blogger 19:30 The pressure of being a ‘public persona’ on social media 21:55 Favorite content creation experiences 23:30 Advice for those hoping to begin a career as content creators 25:15 Rapid fire closing questions Hannah Swenson: https://www.instagram.com/whereshewore/ Gwen Dinh: https://www.instagram.com/gwenxanh/ Guests: Hannah Swenson and Gwen Dinh; social media content creators + influencers Hosts: Jill Renslow and Brinley Zoller Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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Ep. 92: Ladybugs & Landscapes: Bugged Out for Earth Month 26:28

10 päivää sitten26:28

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Mall of America is green every day of the year. But we truly celebrate in April which is Earth Month. Boasting more than 30,000 live plants and hundreds of trees, people often wonder how we handle potential plant pests. On this episode of So Much More, we feature two guests who are integral to our most fun and educational event to honor Earth Month, our annual Ladybug release! [Hint: they take care of other pests.] James Everhart a.k.a. our Resident Bug Wrangler (and landscaper) joins Paulette Bonneur who attends with her amazing Girl Scout Troop every year. 2:17 What the interior landscaping team does at MOA 4:00 Releasing a hundred thousand ladybugs 5:30 How the Girl Scouts got involved with ladybug release 6:30 Harper – the Ladybug Princess 8:50 Why you don’t need to be afraid of ladybugs 13:45 Leadership development at the Girl Scouts 18:30 How to learn more about the plants at MOA 22:00 Quick quiz questions To follow James on TikTok and Instagram look for: Garden of James To learn more about Paulette visit: https://paulettebonneur.com/ To learn more about Girl Scouts visit: https://www.girlscoutsrv.org/ To learn more about plants at MOA: www.mallofamerica.com/green Guests: James Everhart, Interior Landscaper/Gardener at Mall of America; Paulette Bonneur, Director of Girl Scout Leadership Institute Host: Daniel Jasper Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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Ep. 91: Edyn's Cake Pops: Baking Up Business 23:40

17 päivää sitten23:40

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Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” Two years ago, 11 year old Edyn Esparza cold-called Mall of America asking if we would sell her cake pops. The answer was yes and the rest as they say is history. This episode tells the story of young entrepreneur Edyn Esparza and her Mall of America Foods Manager mentor, Barb Ross-Hayes as they embark on her journey from dream to reality. 1:10 Barb tells the story of getting that fateful phone call 3:50 Edyn shares how and why she wanted to sell cake pops at Mall of America 5:00 Edyn’s mom Sharon shares what it’s like raising her determined daughter follow her dream 7:20 Barb details what it took to make her dream a reality 12:46 How Edyn juggles her business + being a full-time student 14:15 Edyn’s cake pop baking trick 15:15 Edyn describes the 3 flavors she sells: Green Slime Vanilla, Purple Velvet, Orange and Purple Velvet For information on Edyn’s Cake Pops: @edyns_cakepops @mallofamerica @nickelodeonuniverse Guest: Edyn Esparza, Owner and Creator of Edyn’s Cake Pops; Sharon Esparza, Edyn’s mom; Barb Ross-Hayes, Mall of America Foods Manager Hosts: Jill Renslow Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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Ep. 90: Ingrid Christensen: The Power of Using the Right Language 31:07

24 päivää sitten31:07

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The right use of language has the power to foster connection between individuals and groups from all cultures. Our guest, Ingrid Christensen, Founder and CEO of INGCO International has worked in the language industry for over 20 years. First as an interpreter and eventually opening her own language service company to bridge translation gaps and connect cultures. Connecting people through her book, The Language of Trust Ingrid shares why getting language right can literally be a matter of life and death. 2:35 Ingrid’s career journey and how she learned by failure 4:25 Language services her business INGCO International provides 6:41 How Mall of America connects with different languages and cultures 9:15 Making language the most equitable for everyone 12:40 What tools should we be most cautious of when translating 14:40 Mall of America hasn’t always gotten translation right 16:00 Ingrid talks about her book, ‘The Language of Trust’ 22:00 Being a translator holds a lot of responsibility. How her interpreters are trained and vetted. 24:12 Advice for young entrepreneurs 26:00 Jill, Dan and Ingrid play a fun game, ‘Lost in Translation’ For information on INGCO International: www.ingcointernational.com For information on Ingrid Christensen: @ingridchristensen Guest: Ingrid Christensen, Founder + CEO of INGCO International, author, entrepreneur, speaker Hosts: Jill Renslow, Daniel Jasper…

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Ep. 89: Adriana Carrig: The Power of Little Words 29:28

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A kind word can change the world. Our guest, Adriana Carrig, CEO of Little Words Project has used words to help bring kindness to others and to yourself. More than a jewelry brand, it’s a community of people that support one another. In this affirming, uplifting conversation Adriana shares her views on compassion, kindness, building a business, Minnesota and Mall of America! 2:30 Why kindness and kind words matter 6:00 Who is the key customer for Little Words 6:40 How to share your message and pay it forward to someone who needs a kind word 9:30 Choosing the perfect word for your bracelet 11:40 Minnesota is a community of kindness 14:30 Focus on partnerships including one of the newest, Winnie the Pooh 21:00 Some words that may resonate with listeners For information on Little Words Project: https://www.littlewordsproject.com/. For information on Adriana: https://adrianacarrig.com/. For information on the Glow Through It podcast: https://www.theglowthroughitpodcast.com/home. Guest: Adriana Carrig, Founder + CEO of Little Words Project, author, entrepreneur and kind person Hosts: Daniel Jasper, Sara Johnson, Emy Dominguez Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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Ep. 88: Marney Gellner: Sportscaster, Radio Personality + Mom 29:57

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With a strong connection to Minnesota, and to the local sports scene, our guest has built a successful career in television broadcasting, sports announcing and as a radio host. Marney Gellner is well known to fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx as well as listeners of the KFAN Power Trip morning show. A native of North Dakota, and a long-time Minnesota resident, Marney shares great stories about sports, culture and living life as a media personality and mom. 1:45 What is a trailblazer – Marney’s sports history and love of comedy 4:30 Facing obstacles while building a career 7:00 The experience of working with the KFAN Power Trip morning crew 11:45 Balancing life when traveling with a professional sports team 12:45 Why Marney loves Cleveland 16:30 Some of the sacrifices that come with the job 19:45 Minot memories: going to a MN Twins game and Mall of America 22:15 Marney’s Mall of America go-to-favorite stores 23:30 Why you never want to say, “The Dakota’s” 27:45 The forgotten deodorant story… For information on Marney find her on Instagram: @MarneyGellner Guest: Marney Gellner; broadcaster, sports journalist, radio host Hosts: Jill Renslow, Daniel Jasper Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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Ep. 87: Roshini Rajkumar: Path to Professional Growth 35:06

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This episode features the return of a fan favorite guest, Roshini Rajkumar. Best known as a media personality, mainstage speaker, podcast host and C-Suite Advisor, Roshini shares practical insights on how to be present in the workplace and make meaningful impressions on your audience. She also covers her I.A.P. process that leads to successful interactions and partnerships. Her podcast the Crisis Files is currently in Season 3. 3:10 Roshini’s I.A.P. formula for success 5:00 Intent, Audience Analysis, Performance – it’s all about the audience 7:30 How this strategy relates to the sales cycle 12:45 Tips for attending an event in person – how to beat anxiety and make connections 15:00 How a leader can help younger team members navigate a social setting 17:40 The Powerful Presence Scale 23:00 First Impressions and how to recover if it didn’t go well 26:00 LinkedIn professional profile tips, tricks and myths For information on Roshini visit https://roshiniinc.com/. For information on The Crisis Files visit https://thecrisisfiles.com/. Guest: Roshini Rajkumar, entrepreneur, C-suite advisor, crisis strategist, podcast host, licensed attorney, and media insider. Hosts: Jill Renslow, Daniel Jasper Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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Ep. 86: Mall of America, Your Spring Break HQ 28:31

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It’s one of our favorite times of year at Mall of America…it’s Spring Break time! We’re seeing and feeling the first bit of spring and families, college kids and many visitors want ideas for some fun things to do with the kids while they’re off from school. Well, this episode is packed with tons of ideas for your ‘YAY-cation’ here at Mall of America. 2:00 All about VIP Behind The Scenes Tours at Mall of America 5:50 All about SLIME BREAK at Nickelodeon Universe – book early 9:35 The Ultimate Spring Break Giveaway – all the details you need to know 10:55 Easter activations throughout Nickelodeon Universe 12:00 Great Staycation package ideas and deals surrounding Mall of America 14:45 Budget saving ideas on attractions, shopping and more 18:25 Great shopping ideas for those leaving on their Spring Break vacation 20:37 The panel’s favorite MOA restaurant recommendations 23:15 Other attraction opportunities for Spring Breaking families 24:50 Prom shopping opportunities 25:30 It’s Trivia Time! For information on Spring Break visit https://mallofamerica.com/Spring. For more information on Nickelodeon Universe visit https://nickelodeonuniverse.com/home/. For more information on Mall of America attractions visit https://mallofamerica.com/entertainment. Guests: Sara Johnson, Marketing Director; Kelsey Cunningham, Marketing Manager at Mall of America Hosts: Jill Renslow, Daniel Jasper Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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Ep. 85: The Hollywood of the Midwest 33:48

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Over the years, people have referred to Mall of America as ‘The Hollywood of the Midwest’ because of all the movies and production filmed in and around the Mall. From Mighty Ducks 2 and Jingle All The Way, the Mall has hosted thousands of film crews from commercial shoots to feature film productions. In this episode you’ll hear behind the scenes tales from these movies and discover what it takes to be a part of this production and artist community. 1:49 Michelle shares what it was like working on the movie Fargo with Steve Buscemi 4:34 Anne talks about her career journey from WCCO to location scout 8:00 The story of how Grumpy Old Men was filmed in Minnesota 10:25 Michelle meets the Coen Brothers from the movie Fargo 13:15 Kris shares her memories of when Jingle All the Way filmed at Mall of America 16:00 Favorite memories and challenges of filming Jingle all the Way at MOA 18:45 Arnold Schwarzenegger threw a cigar party at Planet Hollywood 21:00 Michelle and Anne share favorite celebrity stories from working on MN movies with Greg Kinnear + Charlize Theron 26:40 Kris’ favorite production memory includes a John Legend story 29:33 Anne tells the story of how Jingle was almost filmed in Milwaukee Guests: Anne Healy, Healy Locations, Michelle Huchison, Actress, Writer, Proudcer, Kris Cegla Director Tenant Relations and Marketing Operations, Mall of America For information on Explore Minnesota Film visit www.mnfilmtv.org Hosts: Daniel Jasper Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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Ep. 84: From TV Reporting to Beating the Winter Blues 28:07

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In this episode, we dive our guests’ (Bryan Piatt and Laura Utecht) careers in TV journalism including the most adventurous stories they covered at Mall of America and beyond. In his current career as a mental health therapist, Bryan shares how the dark, cold winter months can impact people in different ways. He shares techniques and strategies to navigate these challenges and where help can be found. 1:40 Brian shares the ‘big trip’ from Fargo was to Mall of America 2:00 Both guests share their careers in TV journalism 3:55 Memorable news stories from college journalism – winning a national Emmy award 5:30 Wacky reporter adventures 11:10 What it’s like to do early morning live-TV shots at Mall of America 13:00 How the cold, dark winter can impact mental health 16:35 It’s healthy to acknowledge that you aren’t feeling okay right now 17:30 Basic self-care can help someone who is struggling 21:45 If you’re aware of times that are tough (S.A.D.) how to prepare for and manage it 25:45 Quick questions for our guests To connect with Bryan through his clinic visit: https://stateofmindtherapy.com/. If you or someone you know is in mental health crisis call 988. Guests: Bryan Piatt, mental health therapist and former KARE 11 reporter; Laura Utecht, Sr. Director of Communications at Mall of America Hosts: Daniel Jasper Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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SMM Short 19: Love and Marriage at MOA 2:51

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Mall of America has played host to more than 10,000 weddings over the years. From a wedding in the shark tank at SEA LIFE Aquarium to couples getting married on the Pepsi Orange Streak roller coast so many of these unions were amazing memories. The Mall event built an ice castle one year and had couples getting married in the middle…it was beautiful and extremely cold! To hear the entire conversation check out So Much More Ep. 83: Cupid’s Guide to MOA Valentine’s Fun. Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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SMM Short 18: Amazing Date Night Ideas 1:59

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From silly, to romantic, to child-like idealism, this conversation discusses the wide array of date night options for those who have recently fell in love, to those who are celebrating decades with the love of their life. To hear the entire conversation check out So Much More Ep. 83: Cupid’s Guide to MOA Valentine’s Fun. Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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Ep. 83: Cupid's Guide to MOA Valentine's Fun 25:51

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Ep. 83: Cupid’s Guide to MOA Valentine’s Fun. In this episode, we dive into everything you need for the perfect Valentine’s Day at Mall of America! From unique gift ideas and delicious dining options to exciting attractions and fun memories of past Valentine’s celebrations. We cover it all! Whether you’re planning a romantic date, a fun outing with friends, or a family adventure, this episode is your guide to making the day extra special at MOA. 1:00 Retail fun facts about Valentine’s Day 1:55 The top five gift giving categories for Valentine’s Day 3:45 Great gift ideas for everyone 11:20 MOA dining options for Valentine’s Day 13:00 Great date ideas and experiences at MOA 15:49 We’ve had more than 10,000 weddings here. Dan tells us some of the memorable ones. 18:55 The Log Chute is now the Love Chute 19:50 MOA is hosting a special Valentine’s Day Swing Dance Night Feb. 14 20:38 Hosts and guests share their favorite love moments and Valentine’s Day memories For great gift and Valentine’s Day ideas, visit: https://mallofamerica.com/valentinesday Guests: Sara Rogers, MOA Trend Expert and Sara Johnson, MOA Integrated Marketing Director Hosts: Jill Renslow, Daniel Jasper Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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SMM Short 17: Being a Euro Bus Tour Guide 4:23

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John O’Sullivan, who grew up in Mankato, MN and went to St. John’s University, shares his personal and professional journey. He embarked on a 12-year overseas journey of self-discovery. During that time, he became a tour guide on a Euro Bus. During a six-week training period he got to visit many countries and learn to be a great tour guide and storyteller. To hear the entire conversation check out So Much More Ep. 82: John O’Sullivan One Minute Tours. Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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SMM Short 16: Starship 3000 2:04

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John O’Sullivan, famously known for his One Minute Tours on TikTok and other social media platforms shines during this episode. When asked for his favorite Mall of America memory, John’s eyes lit up. He immediately remembers Starship 3000, a laser-tag adventure from years ago at the Mall. His memory was it had a rotating spaceship and for his 12-year old self it was the eighth wonder of the world. To hear this story and more check out So Much More Ep. 82: John O’Sullivan One Minute Tours. Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.…

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