The People of Penn State
Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!
Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
The People of Penn State
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 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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