Episode 12 — Writing A Series Of Children's Books With CEO and Author of "Gameday In The USA," Marnie Schneider '90

Marnie Schneider '90 as taken her experiences attending Penn State Football and Philadelphia Eagles games, and turned them into a highly successful series of children's books called "Gameday In The USA." This series includes 8 books that focus on a city and its football team, including the Eagles and the Steelers. It follows lovable characters, Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog, and the rich history and culture of each city they visit.In this episode of the podcast, Marnie discussed the book series; the lessons and memories she learned from her grandfather Leonard Tose, who was the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and founded the Ronald McDonald House; the impact her mother Susan (the first female GM in NFL history) has had in her life; and more. Timestamps: 0.20 — Intro 2:15 — Choosing Penn State3:20 — Stories/lessons from Marnie's grandfather's ownership of the Philadelphia Eagles4:40 — Favorite Penn State memories 6:07 — Involvement with THON as a student7:30 — Ad Read #1 9:05 — Family connection to the Ronald McDonald House11:32 — "Gameday In The USA" book series 14:45 — Reliving the Eagles Super Bowl win in 201816:25 — Life as a CEO17:30 — The impact of Marnie's mother20:14 — Importance of "showing up" every day22:00 — Giving to get23:40 — What's next for "Gameday In The USA"26:08 — Ad Read #2 27:00 — Lightning Round questions32:40 — Outro Visit the "GameDay In The USA" website. Connect with Marnie on: Twitter - @MarnieSchneidrFacebook - @marnieschneiderInstagram - @marnieschneider1LinkedIn - Marnie Schneider Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn For more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com