Ep. 156: Boba, Beads & Building Community

What this episode covers

This week on So Much More, we're bringing you two special conversations featuring unique experiences happening at Mall of America.   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.

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