This week, we hand the mic to the next generation of leaders, three of our summer interns! Meet Allison Siriouthay, Carter Kusilek, and Jacob Nelson, three recent University of Minnesota grads who spent their summer at Mall of America learning, laughing, and sometimes… getting lost in the sublevel.
From the unforgettable moment AJ and Big Justice brought the house down with We Bring the Boom, to the legendary Twiggy the waterskiing squirrel, to the chaos and thrill of Kids Choice Awards events, our interns saw it all. They share first-day jitters, the instant bond they formed as a team, the small joys of matcha-fueled afternoons (thanks, Jabba the Hutt), and the big lessons they’ll carry forward into their careers.
It’s a mix of humor, heart, and behind-the-scenes stories from the people who will shape the future of guest experience, PR, and events.
2:10 An introduction to three of our Summer 2025 Intern Class
4:45 All about the Kids Choice Awards events at MOA
5:45 ‘They Bring the Boom’ – A.J. and Big Justice and the entire family
7:15 Memories of the toughest day at Mall of America as an intern
15:45 The first time I felt trusted as an intern
18:00 Things the Mall could improve with the internship program
19:30 Understanding how fast-paced the Mall really is
22:00 How interns view the Mall of America culture (hint: fun!)
23:30 Advice for potential and future interns
24:30 Games that interns play – and win
Guests: Allison Siriouthay, Carter Kusilek, Jacob Nelson
Your hosts: Daniel Jasper
Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.
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