So Much More, A Mall of America® Podcast

So Much More, A Mall of America® Podcast

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.

Ep. 54: Chase & Ovation, A Salute to the Music of Prince
July 24, 202400:30:13

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

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 t...

Ep. 53: Larissa Loden, Jewelry That’s a Whole Vibe
July 17, 202400:28:16

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

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 looke...

Ep. 52: Office Party:  Your Path to MOA
July 10, 202400:29:05

Ep. 52: Office Party: Your Path to MOA

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 ...

Ep: 51: Let the Summer of Games Begin!
July 03, 202400:26:58

Ep: 51: Let the Summer of Games Begin!

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 reima...

Ep. 50: Lori & Julia, Legendary Radio Host’s Farewell Tour
June 26, 202400:29:23

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

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 H...

Ep. 49: From X-mas Jammies to The Amazing Race...The Holderness Family
June 19, 202400:28:24

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

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 ...

Ep. 48: Remembering Vietnam Veterans
June 12, 202400:27:52

Ep. 48: Remembering Vietnam Veterans

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 Rad...

Ep. 47: Under the Big Top with Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR
June 05, 202400:27:55

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

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 th...

Ep. 46: Small Beginnings + Large Dreams
May 29, 202400:30:41

Ep. 46: Small Beginnings + Large Dreams

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 COV...

Ep. 45: It’s All About Food-The Great Connector
May 22, 202400:30:02

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

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 Renslo...