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So Much More, A Mall of America® Podcast

Mall of America®

Welcome to SO MUCH MORE, A Mall of America® Podcast. From personal development and entrepreneurship to leadership and learning; we are excited to delve into a wide range of topics and share inspiring stories from a diverse group of guests.

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28:36

Ep. 19: Giving from the Heart

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2023/11/22

The holiday season is often filled with families gathering, enjoying meals and gift giving. But that’s not the case for everyone. In this special episode of So Much More, our guests are working hard to bring that joy to those most in need. Our guests, Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Tyree Stevens of the U.S. Marine Corps and Program Coordinator for the Twin Cities Toys for Tots, and Rob Williams, President and Founder of Every Meal share their incredible stories and the journeys that inspired them to want to

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27:48

Ep. 18: Creating Holiday Magic + Rewards

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2023/11/15

It really is the most wonderful time of the year. And at Mall of America, we are in the holiday spirit! This episode features two special guests, Matt McCormack the CRM + Loyalty Manager for Mall of America alongside Chris Grap who takes a break from his co-hosting duties to talk all things holiday. Chris and his team collaborate with other Mall teams to transform this 5.6 million square foot building into a holiday wonderland. He shares stories about the amazing events and activations guests

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27:14

Ep. 17: Decorating the Nation’s Biggest Mall

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2023/11/08

Boasting hundreds of holiday trees, giant size ornaments and enchanted snowflakes…. What really goes into decorating Mall of America for the holiday season? In this episode our special guest, John Schouveller, Maintenance Manager at Mall of America, shares how he and his team take on the incredible task of decorating a 5.6 million square foot building. Early during the visit John explains the massive binder he brought with for the taping: The Big Book of Christmas. It contains documentation,

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25:38

Ep. 16: Host Office Party

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2023/11/01

Hooray! The four hosts of So Much More, Jill Renslow, Chris Grap, Grant Buntje and Daniel Jasper shares stories from the first 15 episodes and look forward to the quickly approaching holiday season. This episode captures fun podcast episode stories along with lessons learned from our amazing variety of guests. Among the most memorable episodes and guests were Arik Cannon with F1RST Wrestling; Sasha Cassadine, the Queen of Drag; John Ghermezian, Triple Five/Mall of America; and Christopher Straub,

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31:12

Ep. 15: Epic Stories with Eric Pehle

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2023/10/25

Eric Pehle – nationally recognized for his work in strategic public relations and crisis communications – is our featured guest in this episode. He started his professional journey in broadcast journalism and transitioned to the PR agency world. Pehle has been connected to Mall of America before the Mall even opened in 1992. Prior to grand opening he worked with media members from around the world to give them behind the scenes preview tours. At opening more than 2,000 media outlets were present

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29:28

Ep. 14: Telling Your Story on Social Media

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2023/10/18

Our guests in this episode both lead social media for international brands. Bari Rosenstein Tippett is the Social Media Manager for Auntie Anne’s and Jamba at Focus Brands LLC. Melanie Dietsch is the Social Media Manager for Mall of America including platforms for Nickelodeon Universe (MOA) and Crayola (MOA). During this conversation, Bari and Melanie share their respective professional journey that brought them to the position of leading social media for major brands. They share some of their

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32:03

Ep: 13: Styling Paul Bunyan

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2023/10/11

Our guest in this episode is an author, illustrator, entrepreneur, and self-taught designer. Christopher Straub climbed to fame as a fan favorite during season six of Project Runway. But that was not the start – or the pinnacle – of his creative career. During this fascinating conversation Straub shares stories ranging from the many projects, he has worked on at Mall of America to his TV appearances. He talks about designing special outfits for Super Bowl 52 celebrations, his work helping to create

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33:27

Ep: 12: Creating Company Culture

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2023/10/04

The question has perplexed corporate leadership for more than a year now – how to balance hybrid and in-office work. While there are no easy answers, our special guest in this episode, Roshini Rajkumar, tackles this and other questions with a goal of creating healthy company culture. Hosts Jill Renslow and Dan Jasper welcome Rajkumar to share her insights. She is host of The Crisis Files Podcast, a C-Suite Advisor and Professional Speaker. In her role as a trusted advisor, business leaders from a

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30:27

Ep. 11: Wink World: Permission to Play

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2023/09/27

Our guest in this episode is an award-winning writer and performer, Grammy-nominated composer and a frequent public speaker on the subject of creativity… and he was a co-founding performer of Blue Man Group. Chris Wink, CEO and Founder of Wink World, joins our hosts Chris Grap and Grant Buntje to share his insights into the new experience he has created at Mall of America – Wink World. Wink World is an immersive art experience that perfectly blends Wink’s passions for art and music with his

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25:58

Ep. 10: A Chillingly Fun Conversation

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2023/09/20

There is a science – and an art – behind the thrill of fear. In this episode, Sean Chung, Creative Director for American Monsters shares why they chose Mall of America to launch a new breed of haunted house, Onionhead’s Revenge. A chillingly fun conversation lets listeners know what to expect when they visit Onionhead’s Revenge at Mall of America this Halloween haunting season. Hosts Jill Renslow and Chris Grap dive into the storyline with Sean including finding out how this haunt is so different

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30:54

Ep. 9: Minnesota: A Land of Sporting Legends

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2023/09/13

Minnesota has long been home to legendary sports figures (think Harmon Killebrew, Kirby Puckett, Neal Broten, Paul Molitor, Cindy Nelson, Fran Tarkenton, Lindsay Whalen, Randy Moss and so many more), but is has also played host to legendary sporting events and championships. Everything from two Super Bowls to World Series playoff games, to championship hockey, to the Ryder Cup, to skiing and more. This episode featuring three dynamic leaders in the Twin Cities, Wendy Williams Blackshaw of MN Sports

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25:52

Ep. 8: Glitter, Glitter...Everywhere!

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2023/09/06

Friends who watch this episode are in for a treat! Our guest, Sasha Cassadine, outshines the room in her beautiful outfit and even more beautiful personality. Born and raised in Memphis TN, Sasha made her way to the Twin Cities and has never looked back! As a sought-after drag performer, Sasha shares her story of how she became a performer as well as some of the misperceptions about the artform. From the first steps into the spotlight to directing shows, Sasha talks about what drag is and the deeper

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29:34

Ep. 7: Selling a Destination...from Dream to Reality

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2023/08/30

This episode’s guests have been a part of the Mall of America journey from Day 1, literally. Bonnie Carlson and Jan Kroells – both with the Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau – were at the iconic meeting when the Ghermezian family first presented their grand idea for ‘America’s Mall’ to city leaders, inquisitive media, and curious citizens. They were at the groundbreaking in 1989, and of course, they were at the grand opening on August 11, 1992. Bonnie and Jan share stories of celebrity

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27:03

Ep. 6: How to Build A Dream…. One Dish at a Time

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2023/08/23

In this episode of So Much More, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Kam Talebi, the Founder and CEO of Kaskaid Hospitality and Carrie Charleston, VP of Leasing for Mall of America. Kaskaid owns and operates restaurants including CRAVE, UNION, Salsa A La Salsa, Avenida, Zio Italian, Burger Burger, BLVD Kitchen, Urban Eatery, Revival Public House, Muse Event Center, and many more. Carrie Charleston has a distinguished 20-year career in the leasing world and works closely with Kam on his

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32:51

Ep. 5: A City Within A City

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2023/07/27

With more than 32 million annual visitors, 10,000 employees and the busiest transit hub in Minnesota, Mall of America is, in almost every way, a bustling city. The Mall is fortunate to be at the center of Bloomington, Minnesota one of the most exciting cities in the nation. And on this episode, Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse shares insights into what it takes to run a successful, growing city. Mayor Busse has a passion for the City of Bloomington… and for Mall of America. Prior to being elected mayor,

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27:19

Ep. 4: In the Ring

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2023/07/27

Spectators and fans rarely get a true peak inside the ring. In this episode, fans – and yet-to-be-fans get that rare chance to hear from a local Minnesota legend and share in his passion for this sport. Arik started F1RST Wrestling in 2007 and has hosted a wide variety of wrestling sporting events – often in unique venues such as First Avenue, and of course, Mall of America. And when he brought his show to the Mall – the fans loved it. In this episode, Arik shares with the hosts about how he got

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28:53

Ep. 3: Safety is The Priority

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2023/07/27

Two long-time security professionals at Mall of America, explore the topic of safety and security at the nation’s largest mall. With more than 32 million visitors each year, this massive shopping destination can pose unique challenges for the team dedicated to protecting all who enter. We speak with Will Bernhjelm, Vice President of Security, and Kenny McDonough, MOA Security K9 Lieutenant, who share their experience and insights into the complex security measures in place. They discuss the advanced

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Ep. 2: The Vision Behind the Mall

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2023/07/27

In this episode we visit with John Ghermezian, a member of the visionary family that created Mall of America. John shares his family’s inspiring story of how they turned their dream into a reality in Minnesota. He discusses the challenges they faced along the way and how they overcame those challenges with the help of a dedicated team, and a strong family support system. We delve into the Ghermezian family’s motivation for building Mall of America, their values and how they have maintained their

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26:03

Ep. 1: Welcome to SO MUCH MORE, A Mall of America®...

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2023/07/27

In the inaugural episode of So Much More, we introduce our four hosts and discuss the inspiration behind the podcast. The hosts share their personal journeys and experiences that have led them to create this podcast, and why they are passionate about sharing stories of people and brands that have overcome challenges to achieve success. We also discuss the types of stories and topics we hope to explore in future episodes. From personal development and entrepreneurship to leadership and learning; we

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