Not on the Mic Episode 1 - Elisabeth Riisnæs - fellow Homeslice Employee who isn't on the mic but amazingly talented

Homeslice Media Designer Shares Norwegian Roots, Creative Journey in Rapid CityBy Brandon JonesRAPID CITY, S.D. — A casual conversation in the break room at Homeslice Media Group turned into a deeper look at culture, creativity and life between two worlds for graphic designer Elisabeth Riisnæs.Riisnæs, who joined the Rapid City-based media company about six months ago, works behind the scenes designing logos, advertisements, websites and promotional graphics seen across the company’s brands and client campaigns.Originally born in the United States, Riisnæs holds dual citizenship through her father, who was born and raised in Bergen, Norway. Her father first came to America as a foreign exchange student before eventually attending the South Dakota School of Mines, where he studied electrical engineering and met her mother.“He thought it was cool being in America,” Riisnæs said during an episode of “The BrandoM Podcast.”Her mother later became a teacher, while her father remained in Rapid City after college, helping establish roots in western South Dakota.Although born in the United States, Riisnæs spent much of her childhood connected to Norway. She lived there for several months as a child while attending kindergarten and has continued traveling back to visit family over the years.She said maintaining dual citizenship required spending time in Norway and remaining connected to the country.Riisnæs also grew up speaking Norwegian and English, though she admitted she has become “a little rusty” while living primarily in the United States.The conversation highlighted differences between American and Norwegian culture, especially food and entertainment. Riisnæs said Norwegian versions of American products like soda and fast food taste noticeably different because of European food regulations and ingredients.She also shared memories of traditional Norwegian comfort foods, One called Risengrøt including rice, boiled milk topped with cinnamon, sugar and raisins — a childhood favorite she once introduced to college friends in the United States who thought it was bland.Beyond her international background, Riisnæs represents a younger generation of creatives building careers in Rapid City. A 2024 graduate, she previously worked for local apparel company Park Bench Apparel before joining Homeslice Media Group.“I just wanted to try something different,” she said of making the move into media design work.The podcast episode offered listeners a more personal introduction to one of the many employees working behind the scenes in local media while also showcasing the diverse backgrounds that continue shaping the Rapid City community.Listen to this Episode of the brandoM Podcast anywhere you get your podcastsStory Created by Brandon Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.