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A podcast for retail associates who want to improve their Social Media presence at home and at work. Thursday’s: Social Champ Spotlight Saturday’s: Saturday Social

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    • Jan 25, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 199 EPISODES

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    S03: E056: Special Episode | Black Friday Deals and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 14:21


    On this week's episode, Gled and Terrence talk about the #dealsfordays campaign that is happening during black Friday. Listen in and find out how you can be up to date on the latest Walmart priorities.

    S03: E055: Jacob Smith Coach & Social Champ from store 2511

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 17:50


    In this week's episode, Gled chats with Jacob Smith who's been working with Walmart for almost 6 years. They discussed how he manage to work and had the opportunity to work at 3 different locations and has been a social media champ in each of them. Listen to what has transpired by his leadership skills and ways to improve yours!

    S03 E054: Jared Ayres Coach, Social Champ and Spotlight Champ from store 857

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 26:25


    In this episode, Angelo chats with Jared Ayres coach and social champ from store 857 who shares how involved he is within my local social for his store and how that's helped boost his sales within its store using social media. Listen to what else he has to say!

    S03 E053: Presenting Angelo & Terrence back to basics within My Local Social

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 26:28


    This weeks episode, Angelo and Terrence dives in on the importance of utilizing My Local Social as a tool to drive sales within stores specially during the holiday seasons. Additionally they share some do's and donts to help bring awareness. Listen in what else they had to say!

    S03 E052: Special Episode | Hispanic Heritage Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 22:51


    This week we are proud to share with you Hispanic Heritage panel led by Gled and special guest panelist, Chef Daniel Concepcion, Liz Shabangu, Ricky Munoz, & Jess S. We had a wonderful time recognizing & celebrating Hispanic Heritage who positively influenced in our communities and the many contributions . Listen in what they have to say!

    S03 E051: Ashley Wells AP Coach, Social Champ and Spotlight Champ from Store 4187

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 24:28


    In this episode Angelo interviews AP Coach Ashley Wells from Store 4187. Ashley Shares her experience about her role within Walmart and talks about how she got started in spotlight. Listen in on what else she has to say!

    S03 E050: Garrick Mann, Coach & Social Champ Spotlight from Store 602

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 15:26


    Garrick Mann was Born & Raise In San Antonio Tx. He started his Walmart career in the NHM (Neighborhood Market) As A Deli/Bakery associate and worked his way to Coach in large format, 4 promotions later. He's currently going on his 5 & A Half Year mark with the company and has hopes to be a part of the MLS Divisional Team.

    S03 E049: Nathaly Escareno & Brittany Tatum, Coach & Social Champs from Store 3056 & Store 383

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 12:43


    This week Gled's sits down with Social Champ Nathaly Escareno and Brittany Tatum to talk about their experience about Walmart_live feed and about their involvement with the MLS and Spotlight Program, Check it out!

    S03 E048: Tammy Coday, Academy Coach & Social Champ from Store 177

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 17:46


    This week's episode Terrence interviews Academy coach Tammy Coday from Store 177. She shares how she got started in her career within walmart and the opportunities she encounter when she first started. Tammy also talks about being a social champ and the various roles she experience and many expertise she shares within her community. Listen in what else she shares about her success.

    S03 E047: Richard Banda, Front End Ops Coach & Social Champ from Store 5358

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 19:03


    In this episode Angelo interviews Richard Banda about how he got started in his career and how he was able to advance his career within walmart. Richard also got involved in with social media and shares some of the fun things he does to encourage Associates to buy in. Listen in what other insights he shares!

    S03 E046: Megan McSpadden, Academy Coach & Social Champ Spotlight from Store 490

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 28:08


    This week episode Terrence sits down with Megan who's an academy coach at store 490 and she shares her knowledge about being a leader and teaching other associates to be leaders while building a community. Listen in to what else she has to say!

    S03 E045: Lori Warner, Front End Team Lead & Social Champ from Store 1823

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 18:48


    On this episode Angelo talks with Front End Team Lead Lori Warner and her involvement with social media. Lori shares some tips and tricks that has helped her in posting on her store social media platforms. As well as how she's able to use the new feature update to help her through. Listen in on what else she has to say.

    S03 E044: Josh Lewis, Academy Coach & Social Champ from Store 72

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 24:55


    This week Gled sat down with Academy Coach Josh Lewis from Store 72. He is a 7 year Walmart associate who has been a Social Champ for about 6 months. He gives some of his tips and tricks to being the top Spotlight Champion and some insight into how he prepares his content.

    S03 E043: Marlon Dewey, Academy Coach & Social Champ from Store 72

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 20:47


    In this week's episode of Sparkcast, Terrence talks with Social Champ Marlon Dewey about his recent trip to Shareholders and the opportunity to lead a Shoppable LIVE. Marlon has been a leading champion for MLS and Spotlight and he has some excellent advice for you, so be sure to take some notes!

    S03 E042: Christy Beaston, Social Champ & Spotlight from store 1537, GM Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 9:17


    In this episode, Angelo sits down with Christy Beaston from Store 1537. She Talks about her experience in being involve in the most recent campaign Children's Miracle Network and the success within her community to raise the funds. Listen in to what else she has to say!

    S03 E041: Alexa Alvarez, Social Champ from store 5715 & Top NHM in the Leaderboard for MLS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 11:40


    On this episode Gled sits down with Alexa Alvarez from store 5715 in Abilene Tx, the Top NHM in the Leaderboard for MLS. Alexa Is currently an Operations Manager for The Walmart Neighborhood Market in Abilene, Texas. In December she will celebrate her 8th year with Walmart

    S03 E040: How Teamwork Helped Store 71 Succeed on Social, with Store Manager Bob and Digital Coach Jennifer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 22:33


    On this episode Terrence sits down with Story Manager Bob and Digital coach Jennifer from store 71 to talk about how they were able to climb the leaderboard to be at the TOP eight in the nation and number one in the region. Listen in what this incredible duo share about their success.

    S03 E039: Presenting The Divisional's in a Special Edition Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 23:53


    This week we are featuring The Divisional's- Gled, Angelo, & Terrence for an exciting episode to kick off the month of July. Listen in to what exciting campaigns are coming up and running as we approach a very important month to celebrate Walmart's 60th Anniversary.

    S03 E038: Steven Harris, My Local Social Contest Winner and Team Lead, Store 1003

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 16:19


    Gled sat down with Team Lead Steven and talked about his Shareholders experience by winning a My Local Social Contest. Listen in what he has to say!

    S03 E037: Tessie Hubbard, Spotlight Social Champ & Digital Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 13:04


    In this episode, Terrence sits down with Digital Coach, Tessie Hubbard and talks about her experience from shareholders and shares her advice for any social champ wanting to be involved in social media. Listen in and hear her Walmart story!

    S03 E036: Consuelo Godinez, Associate Contest Winner, Store 3524

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 18:01


    Gled get to sit down with Associate Contest Winner Consuelo from Store 3524 in San Diego California, and tells her story and recent experience with the My Local Social Program.

    S03 E035: Ryan Lott, Social Champ, Store 288

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 6:42


    In this episode, Gled sits with Social Champ Ryan Lott from Store 288 Woodville Texas and talks about their recent community involvement posts.

    S03 E034: Amber Austin, Walmart famous and People Ops Lead, Market 283

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 14:38


    In this episode, Terrence sits with Walmart famous Amber Austin, about her learning experience in the spark social workshop, how she was able to use the new my local social app to show other associates how they can engage. Listen in to hear more about it.

    S03 E033: Melissa Velazquez, Social Champ and Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 13:33


    Melissa started her career with Walmart in 2019. So she's been with the company for a little over 2-1/2 years. She has two grown kids and has been married for 13 Years. She has been working since I was 14 years old and recently turned 49. Melissa has a lot more to share and learn and can't wait to see where her career goes. She also enjoys spending time with her family taking trips and living like there's no tomorrow!!

    S03 E032: Lacey Neher, GM Coach & Social Champ, Store 1275

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 12:31


    In this episode, Lauren talks with Spotlight Social Champ lace Neher from store 1275 about her walmart story. Listen in on her journey with MLS stores & how she was able to get involved in her community with social media plus other tips and tricks.

    S03 E031: Associate Video Contest

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 17:05


    #AssociateVideoContest is live and here are some great ideas on how to enter to get a chance to win a trip to Associates Week!!! Only for Walmart Associates (Hourly and Salary)

    S03 EO30: Samuel Zavala, Coach & Social Champ, Store 5898 Corpus Christi Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 14:07


    In this episode, Gled sits with Coach Samuel Zavala in store 5898 Corpus Christi Texas, Samuel talk about the secret that has worked in his store for My Local Social and how Viral his posts have gone recently.

    S03 E029: Renee Hitchcock, Coach & Social Champ, #2 in the nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 15:01


    In this episode, join us on our weekly Wednesday call to learn more about application updates AND meet with rockstar social champ Renee! Renee's store is currently number TWO in the nation, listen in to find out just how she did it!

    S03 E028: Mateo Hunter Delivery Territory Manager, Region 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 10:48


    In this episode, Lauren sits with Mateo Hunter, Delivery Territory Manager for Region 6 in South Texas. In just 2 years with the company, Mateo has leveraged social media to skyrocket his career and shares his tips to help you do the same.

    S03 E027: Amber Lee, Coach & Social Champ, Store 915

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 13:38


    In this episode, Gled sits with Coach Amber Lee in Store 915 Stafford, Texas. At 27 years old Amber started as an electronics associate 6 1/2 years ago. Today, a GM Complex Coach, she is shooting for the STARS and talks about a very special topic, Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness and the benefits of working at Walmart with it.

    S03 E026: Ricky Muñoz, Store Manager for store 3296

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 10:47


    This week we are featuring Store Manager Ricky Muñoz from Store 3296 in Houston Texas, Ricky was recently feature at YBM and also Kicked Off the First Ever Associate Led Shoppable Livestream for the Walmart Spring Campaign, Join and find out more.

    S03 E026: Special Episode | Women's History Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 40:07


    This week we are proud to share with you our Women's History Month panel led by Brittnay and our special guest panelists, Amber Austin, Lindsey Parke, Lauren Castle, Amanda Lockett, Christina Berlin, and Gled Ramirez. We had a great time learning from their background stories, their journey, and their success in my My Local Social. Listen in and get inspired by their stories!

    S03 E025: Ben Creel, Pharmacy Manager for Store 5744

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 14:59


    In this episode, Lauren talks with Ben Creel, Pharmacy Manager from Theodore, Alabama at Store 5744 about my local social app. Listen in on what has helped their store and their communities reach people and promote services. Ben also talks about his involvement in previous posts and products that help keep their store healthy lifestyle. Listen in on many other exciting things that help their store get creative while also having fun, and have helped connect with his community.

    S03 E024: Tiffany Hutto, Market People Operations Lead for Market 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 29:04


    In this episode, Terrence talks with People Operations lead Tiffany Hutto from Southeast GA about the previous role as people lead. How MLS helped to connect with other associates in her community, and partnerships with other stores that have helped her make the difference, plus more.

    S03 E023: Yesenia Diaz, Coach & Social Champ, Store 5763

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 8:28


    In this episode, Gled sits with Coach Yesenia Diaz Nava and talks about the new update on MLS Spanish Localization and how this benefits the Store and the community.

    S03 E022 Steven Harris, Front End Team Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 9:17


    In this episode, Brittnay chats with Front End Team Lead, Steven Harris from Store 1003 located in Plano Illinois. Listen in to hear Steven talk about how he became my local social champion, his recognition post that went viral putting his store at the top of the charts, and other tips and tricks for other social champs in the field.

    S03 E021: Rosemarie Wright, Store Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 13:02


    In this episode, Lauren chats with MLS and Spotlight Champ Rosemarie Wright, Store Manager at #1705 in Waterloo, NY. Listen on to hear about Rose's 27 years of experience and how she's using social media to connect with her associates and customers.

    S03 E020: Special Episode | Black History Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 56:51


    This week we are proud to share with your our Black History Month call led by Terrence and our special guest panelists, Amber Austin, Anthony Agnew, and Curtis Smith. We had a great time sharing stores of diversity and inclusion. Listen in to Amber, Anthony, and Curtis's stories!

    S03 E019: Brandi Quinlan, Store Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 16:46


    In this episode, Gled chats with MLS & Store Manager Brandi Quinlan from Store 5929 in Battle Ground WA, Listen on to hear how Brandi went from a Seasonal Part Timer to Store Manger and Social Champ of the week, her most recent post had over +2M Customers Reach.

    S03 E018: Genesis Cole, Digital Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 9:52


    In this episode, Brittany sits down with Digital Coach, Genesis Cole at #2542. Listen in to learn how Genesis uses trends to create catchy imagery for TikTok and other platforms to drive engagement!

    S03 E017: Matt Schultz, GM Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 14:10


    In this episode, Lauren chats with MLS and Spotlight Champ Matt Schultz, GM Coach at #4444. Listen on to hear about Matt's 17 years of experience plus his exciting opportunity to create content for Katie Couric Media.

    S03 E016: Christina Berlin, Market Coordinator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 13:02


    This epic episode of Sparkcast features a "newer" Social Champ who has started a movement in her Region! Christina Berlin is a market coordinator, mother of two, regional social champ, spotlight champ, and SO much more. Tune in to discover her secrets to success on all platforms!

    S03 E015: How Teamwork Helped a Store Succeed on Social, with Jeremy & Sarah from Store 2682

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 30:59


    In this Episode, Terrence sits down with Jeremy & Sarah from Store 2682 to talk about how they were able to climb the leaderboard by almost a 1000 to be in the TOP 300! Jeremy and Sarah were nominated to appear on our show by their Store Manager Jacob, who also joins us to share how Jeremy & Sarah have been an incredible duo on Social.

    S03 E014: Andrew Archuleta, Front End Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 13:07


    In this episode Gled talks to Andrew Archuleta about his beginnings with MLS and where he is Now and where he is going, Andrew has accomplished big milestones with Local Social and Spotlight this year

    S03 E013: Amanda Lockett, Digital Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 10:13


    In this episode of Sparkcast, Lauren talks with Digital Coach, Amanda Lockett. Amanda has been a Social Champ since the days of My Facebook Tool. She has used her platform to help grow the business and inform her community about new services they're providing. Her biggest piece of advice? Schedule your posts and make it a consistent routine!

    S03 E12: Especial De Navidad | Nathaly E & Mayra E

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 16:22


    Especial de Navidad con Nathaly E. y Mayra E. Hablando de cómo celebramos tradiciones navideñas y promocionamos productos hispanos para la Navidad. Christmas Special with Nathaly E. and Mayra E. Talking about how we celebrate traditions and promote Hispanic items during Christmas.

    S03 E11: Dr. Lauren Castle, Divisional Community & Influencer Platform Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 10:18


    The one and only Dr. Lauren Castle makes her return to Sparkcast, however, this time as a new Divisional Community Manager! Lauren has been with Walmart over ten years and was one of our OG Walmart Ambassadors. In this episode of Sparkcast, Lauren shares how her ambition for social media drove her to where she is today. Tune in as Lauren takes the driver's seat to interview some of you in future episodes!

    S03 E10: Curtis Smith, Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 19:38


    Social Champ Curtis has lead the charge for Region 42 and his Market on Social, bringing his store to the #3 store in the nation! Curtis has also gotten involved with our Spotlight program and shares some of the things he's learned since his last interview.

    S03 E09: Ricky Munoz, Store Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 21:53


    In this episode of Sparkcast, Terrence talks with Store Manager, Ricky Munoz. Ricky's advice to ALL associates is to plan, execute, and don't forget to have fun! Follow Ricky on TikTok and IG @rickymunozjr and follow him on Workplace!

    S03 E08: Tony Anderson, Vision Center Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 13:57


    In her Sparkcast debut, Sarah Falta sits down with Tony Anderson - a 22-Year Vision Center Manager, LDO, MLS and Spotlight Champ. The two discuss Walmart's new associate influencer program -- Spotlight! If you're interested in Spotlight, give us an email at spotlight@bn.co or download the app in the Work Play Store or the 5&Dime!

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