Sparkcast

On this episode Surge sits down with Jodi Durkin, who leads Digital Media in the Marketing Department of Walmart. Jodi and her team have helped create the path that allowed Local Social to be born. Listen as Surge and Jodi talk about how social media is defining the customers and associates experience in stores. 

In this episode Terrence sits down with Social Champ and People Lead, Elizabeth Todd from Store 1662. They talk about some great things her store is doing and what she is doing to highlight it on social. They talk about how stores can take advantage of free advertising on their stores social media pages, the type of content to share, and what is working. 

"Ask for it! Make sure you are doing a good job where you're currently at, exceed expectations and then ask for additional responsibilities." -

L. Hope Moore

This week we chat with Hope on her 20 year career at Walmartthat has been spent serving our customers and associates across a multitude of different roles. We discuss how the most simple gesture can make the biggest impact and how each and every associate is responsible for keeping Mr. Sam's culture alive.

This Saturday Social episode Terrence sits down with an old friend, Dustin Starr. Dustin, who has worked for the WWE, Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis Redbirds, and hosts his own show on The CW Memphis, shares how he's leveraged social to promote his brand. From a humble beginnings to the bigs leagues, he has a lot to offer!

We also want to congratulate Dustin and his wife Marie, on the birth of their new baby boy!

***This episode is conducted in Spanish. 

On this episode of Sparkcast, Gled sits down with Orlando Vidal, Social Champ and Coach, from Store 3289. Orlando has taken ownership of his stores social posts and has been on a roll after being trained by Social Champs Kenny B and Erica L. He tells us how much this movement has taught him. Listen and enjoy!

Hoy en Sparkcast tenemos un Invitado especial, el campeón de las Redes Sociales Orlando Vidal de la tienda 3289, Orlando has tomado posesión sobre el cargo de las redes sociales después que fue entrenado por Kenny B y Erica L. el nos cuenta como este movimiento le ha ensenado mucho.

"When you take risks, you can have an opportunity for mistakes. Handle the brave conversations, don't delegate." -

James Long

, Senior Director Realty Execution.If you have been in Realty Execution for some time, you have heard the name,

With us this week on Leaders of Walmart, James shares his story and tips that he has learned over the years.

In this episode Terrence sits down with Stacy Brimm, Social Champ for Store 922. In this exciting episode Stacy talks about how she's leveraging Local Social to impact the stores morale, business results, and community involvement. They even talk about some holiday posts that you might use to create excitement for your store!

"Do a brilliant job, care about the people around you and have a load of grit" -

Judith McKenna

Join us this week as the President & CEO of Walmart International shares how her passion for people has allowed her to stand out and advance in her career. Judith and I discuss everything from her start with the company to the biggest challenges facing leaders today.