In Part One, Jonathan Chong and Yenni Chen, co-founders of Niko Niko Boba, share the story behind their limited-time collaboration with Peanuts. From Snoopy-inspired beverages and exclusive merchandise to the nostalgia of Camp Snoopy, learn how this playful partnership came to life and why it’s creating smiles for guests of all ages.
Then in Part Two, Rochelle Peterson and Kat Sry of Lotus Beads & Jewelry discuss The Grande Connection, a global effort to create a one-mile-long World Peace Chain in honor of Hiroshima Day, and how guests can be part of this meaningful community event.
1:45 How Niko Niko Boba got started (right here at Mall of America)
6:00 Partnering with fabled brand, Peanuts, featuring beloved characters 16Snoopy + Woodstock
10:00 The inspiration behind the Peanuts collab, and the great merch available
12:00 Quick questions and answers from Jonathan, Yenni and Dan
16:00 The Grande Connection – the story behind the creation of a Peace Chain
22:00 Bringing everyone together on August 6th at MOA for The Grande Connection
25:50 The message is about positivity, hope and the future
29:30 About Lotus Beads and Jewelry at MOA and some final thoughts
Visit: https://www.nikonikoboba.com/
Visit: https://www.lotusbeadsandjewelry.com/
Guests: Jonathan Chong and Yenni Chen, co-founders of Niko Niko Boba; Rochelle Peterson and Kat Sry of Lotus Beads & Jewelry
Hosts: Jill Renslow, Daniel Jasper
Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.