The People of Penn State

Episode 12 — CEO and Author of "Gameday In The USA" Marnie Schneider

February 09, 2022 Penn State Alumni Association Season 1 Episode 12
The People of Penn State
Episode 12 — CEO and Author of "Gameday In The USA" Marnie Schneider
Show Notes

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 State

3:20 — Stories/lessons from Marnie's grandfather's ownership of the Philadelphia Eagles

4:40 — Favorite Penn State memories

6:07 — Involvement with THON as a student

7:30 — Ad Read #1

9:05 — Family connection to the Ronald McDonald House

11:32 — "Gameday In The USA" book series

14:45 — Reliving the Eagles Super Bowl win in 2018

16:25 — Life as a CEO

17:30 — The impact of Marnie's mother

20:14 — Importance of "showing up" every day

22:00 — Giving to get

23:40 — What's next for "Gameday In The USA"

26:08 — Ad Read #2

27:00 — Lightning Round questions

32:40 — Outro

Visit the "GameDay In The USA" website.
Connect with Marnie on:
Twitter - @MarnieSchneidr
Facebook - @marnieschneider
Instagram - @marnieschneider1
LinkedIn - Marnie Schneider

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