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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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All Episodes

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Ep. 58: Go Back to School in Style at MOA

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2024/08/21

With a chill in the air and the State Fair around the corner, everyone’s thinking about the kids going back to school. The good news is that Mall of America® is the destination for back to school shopping! On this episode, host Dan Jasper talks with MOA®’s Intergrated Marketing Director, Sara Johnson, and Sara Rogers, our Trend Specialist, about the ‘it’ items kids need for school and how to find them at every price point at the Mall. Among the trends this season, Sara Rogers shares that the top

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Ep. 57: Fizzy Pop to Fun Fashion, New Stores at MOA

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2024/08/14

With more than five hundred stores, restaurants + attractions, Mall of America® truly does offer something for everyone. Part of the Mall’s success is by keeping it fresh and constantly adding to the retail and attraction mix.On this episode, Carrie Charleston and Jill Renslow share their unique viewpoints on why this constant evolution works so well, and they highlight the newest additions to the Mall. Before the conversation even begins, the group does a blind taste test of some of the most

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Ep. 56: First Time Visitors Share Stories + Excitement

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2024/08/07

So Much More is one year old, and Mall of America is gearing up for its 32nd birthday! To celebrate, our hosts speak spoke visitors from across the country. Catch our fast, furious + fun interviews filled with fascinating MOA® trivia. Plus, discover what our guests were most excited to see and do!Friends from Iowa were excited about Nickelodeon rides and experiencing American classics Toys "R" Us and Bubba Gump Shrimp (and yes, they had shrimp.) Two moms and their daughters traveled from St. Louis;

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Ep. 55: Paul Allen, Voice of The Minneapolis Miracle

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2024/07/31

A longtime fixture for Minnesota sports fans, Paul Allen never shies from telling a story. Not only does Allen host his own show on KFAN and announce races at Canterbury Park, but he is also the Voice of the Minnesota Vikings, where he has earned a reputation of having boundless energy and enthusiasm. Allen began his career announcing horse races in 1993 in California. After moving to Minnesota, he auditioned for KFAN but did not get the job. Not losing hope, Allen continued working as a race

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30:12

Ep. 54: Chase & Ovation, A Salute to the Music of Prince

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2024/07/24

This episode features special guest, Chase, lead vocalist and guitar for Chase & Ovation, a Prince tribute that has been performing live for the past 17 years. Chase shares that stories of his musical background, the journey to becoming a legendary Prince tribute band. It is the only official tribute band sanctioned by the late superstar, and Chase shares how the band once got two thumbs up from Prince himself at their inaugural gig.Chase talks about his involvement in the film, Graffiti

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28:15

Ep. 53: Larissa Loden, Jewelry That's a Whole Vibe

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2024/07/17

Larissa Loden, an artist, entrepreneur, jewelry designer + passionate leader, shares her path from teaching in the classroom to building a successful business. Her journey started in upstate New York and was inspired by a high school teacher who gifted her a beaded necklace — and she has never looked back. Her first job in Minnesota was at Mall of America®! Larissa taught for eight years, sold jewelry at art fairs, developed an online presence + recently opened her second brick and mortar location

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Ep. 52: Office Party: Your Path to MOA

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2024/07/10

In this episode of So Much More, our four hosts talk all things Mall of America®. The lively discussion began with the journey that each of the hosts to the Mall. Each person had a unique pathway to their positions with unexpected twists and turns.Dan Jasper started in non-profit nursing homes and shares his creative professional journey including his first national pitch to The Tonight Show…which worked! Grant had a background in department stores and marketing agencies and was quick to point out

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Ep: 51: Let the Summer of Games Begin!

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2024/07/03

Mall of America® is excited to host the Summer of Games…all summer long! Our hosts, along with special guest Kylie Passe, share the fun that is in store for guests visiting MOA® this summer.The Summer of Games hub at the Mall is in the Atrium, Level 1, in the north entrance. The area has been reimagined to look and feel like an Olympic sport stadium, complete with a giant graphic of a track on the floor. Guests can participate in a host of activities such as an over-sized bags tournament and

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29:22

Ep. 50: Lori & Julia, Legendary Radio Host's Farewell...

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2024/06/26

Lori Barghini and Julia Cobb, local legendary radio hosts on myTalk FM 107.1, are featured on this episode as part of their farewell tour after 22 years hosting The Lori & Julia Show. They are best friends turned sisters-in-law and despite being as Minnesotan as Paul Bunyan, they speak fluent Hollywood and can bring it with the best of them! They are joined by host Chris Grap and Sara Rogers, a style expert, wardrobe consultant + frequent guest on The Lori & Julia Show. Lori and Julia share

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Ep. 49: From X-mas Jammies to The Amazing Race...The...

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2024/06/19

With eight million online followers and more than two billion total views, Penn and Kim Holderness are funny, incessant + very genuine online content creators. They have been featured on national and international media, are best-selling authors, award-winning podcast hosts + were winners on Season 33 of The Amazing Race. They first rose to internet fame when their X-mas Jammies holiday video card garnered more than fifteen million views in one week. Penn and Kim, while at Mall of America to sign

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27:51

Ep. 48: Remembering Vietnam Veterans

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2024/06/12

Often referred to as ‘the forgotten war’, the Vietnam War was an integral part of a challenging time in our nation’s history. Our guests, Brand Lindsay, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, and Tom Lyons, USAF veteran and host of The Minnesota Military Radio Hour, discuss a special event hosted at Mall of America® to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the war.Veterans of this war, many of whom were drafted, did not return home to a welcome party. Lindsay and Lyon share the

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Ep. 47: Under the Big Top with Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR

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2024/06/05

Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR is performing under the Big Top at Mall of America®. Our guests are Artistic Director Johnny Kim, and Duo Trapeze Artist Xander Taylor. BAZZAR is currently staged outside the north entrance of Mall of America and has been showered with rave reviews. Johnny and Xander share their backgrounds and what life is like joining the circus. They can be on the road performing around the world for up to 45 weeks per year. They may be away from families, friends + home, but they find

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Ep. 46: Small Beginnings + Large Dreams

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2024/05/29

Daniel Johnson and Ricardo Hernandez Espinoza have quite a bit in common. They are entrepreneurs; took a risk to open their own business; started small and have big dreams. And they both enjoy bringing smiles to their customers and helping create a better world.Following the unrest in 2020 and COVID, Mall of America created a 5,000 square foot space called Community Commons. It was a retail collective created to help support BIPOC owned business that had been hurt by these two events. It was a

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Ep. 45: It's All About Food-The Great Connector

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2024/05/22

Stephanie March knows about food and the local dining scene. It has been a significant part of her life and career. As Executive Editor of New Media + Food at Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, March has a reputation of telling a delightful story, especially when it comes to food. Along with host Jill Renslow and co-host Carrie Charleston, this episode is packed with stories about how food is the great connector.In addition to her outstanding writing, March also co-hosts a live broadcast/podcast about

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Ep. 44: Water-Skiing Squirrels to A-List Celebrities

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2024/05/15

Events experts Meri Ryan and Sierra Goerg share the storied history + behind-the-scenes tales of events at Mall of America. In 2023, the Mall hosted more than 370 events, and is set to surpass that mark in 2024. This team helps imagine, create + implement these amazing guest experiences. Like the entire events team, Meri and Sierra have super personas. Meri – known as the Pineapple Powerhouse – began as an events intern in 2012 and joined the team full time in 2015. Her early event memories include

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Ep. 43: Falen Bonsett, Radio Show Host + Social Media...

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2024/05/08

“It’s an unpopular opinion, but I don’t like Chicago. I’ve seen the Bean, the museum, the aquarium. Don’t really like the pizza.” And away we go…. On this episode, KDWB radio host and social media personality, Falen Bonsett, tells it like it is! Falen shares stories and more than a few laughs with our audience. Joined by Chris Grap and Sara Johnson, the trio discuss a 12-plus year partnership between Falen and the Mall of America, as well as many of the celebrities and unique events that have taken

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Ep. 42: A Mother's Day Conversation

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2024/05/01

This episode features Mall of America team members who are all working moms. With a wide range of work and parenting experience, they share insights on finding balance in their lives. They also openly discuss the challenges and joys of being a working parent.Jill Renslow, host of So Much More podcast, has a daughter who is a senior in high school and a son finishing his first year in college. Carrie Wright is Vice President of Human Resources and has two sons in their twenties. Natasha Betts, a

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Ep. 41: Patric Richardson Shares the Secret Joy of...

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2024/04/24

Patric Richardson knows laundry. He has a passion for it. You might even call him The Laundry Evangelist – everyone does! He has been featured on national media, was HGTV's The Laundry Guy + author and owner of Mona Williams boutique at Mall of America. His philosophy: I love helping people take care of personal belongings and making the world a cleaner and greener place. He first noticed his love for laundry at 2.5 years! He was hanging clothes with his grandmother. Next thing you know, Santa

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Ep. 40: Omni Talk Hosts Share the Future of Retail +...

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2024/04/17

Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton are the hosts and co-CEOs of Omni Talk, a podcast and retail blog for retailers, by retailers. They understand the world of retail better than anyone. Both had leadership roles with the Target Store of the Future program, are entrepreneurs + have boundless energy and enthusiasm. Their experience includes writing, podcast hosting, speaking engagements, online business management + more. Chris and Anne share their insights on the current state of retail – who is doing

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Ep. 39: Sheletta and Andrew Brundidge Discuss Autism...

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2024/04/10

Sheletta Brundidge is an Emmy award-winning comedian and talk show host, commentator, influencer + activist, and The Boss Lady at ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com. Sheletta and her son, first-time author Andrew Brundidge, are our guests to talk about Autism Acceptance Month.Sheletta’s three youngest children all have Autism. Her oldest, Andrew, does not. Together, they share their story of living together and helping their family thrive. Sheletta speaks openly about wanting the best possible experiences

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