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August 6, 2025 26 mins

In this episode, we shine a light on literacy, learning differences, and how we can all help strengthen our communities. The Mall of America Foundation is proud to host two powerful events this weekend: Building a Culture of Reading—a resource-rich gathering for educators—and Turning Pages, Changing Lives—a free and fun celebration of literacy for children, families, and friends featuring award-winning authors.

 

Joining us is special guest Alissa Henriksen, Co-President and Founder of Grey Search + Strategy. Diagnosed with a learning difference as a child, Alissa shares how that challenge became a lifelong strength. Now a successful executive and entrepreneur, she offers practical advice for business leaders, parents, and individuals of all ages: how to lean into your superpower, lead with empathy, and unlock hidden potential.

 

1:30       Mall of America Community Foundation – it’s vision and purpose

5:00       Building a Culture of Reading, and Turning Pages Changing Lives events

8:45       Alissa’s tie to literacy – a story with challenges and successes

13:00    The courage to share your own story, hope for others

15:15    Literacy events represent the doors to opportunity

18:00    The keys to leaning into your ‘superpower’ even as an adult

21:15    The need to dig deeper in business: all about Grey Search + Strategy

23:00    Advice for the person dealing with learning differences

 

Guests: Alissa Henriksen, Co-President and Founder of Grey Search + Strategy; Sara Durhman, Corporate Social Responsibility Director at Mall of America

 

To find out more about Alissa and Grey Search + Strategy visit www.linkedin.com/in/alissahenriksen/ and www.grey-search.com/

To learn more about MOA events and foundation visit www.mallofamerica.com/events and www.moacommunityfoundation.org

 

Hosts: Jill Renslow

 

Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.

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