May 17, 2022

This week’s Up-and-Comer is Shannon Mollet, digital strategist at The Sampson House.

Name: Shannon Mollet

Age: 30

Hometown: Sioux Falls

What brought you to Sioux Falls?

I was born and raised in Sioux Falls!

What keeps you in Sioux Falls?

Sioux Falls is a great community to work and live. It is continuously growing, providing opportunities and things to do while still being a safe-enough area to raise a family.

What’s your favorite thing about your job? 

 I love that the digital world is constantly changing. What might be a focus now could be completely different in a few months. It forces me to keep learning and growing. I am never bored!

How did you get connected to your industry?

I went to school for advertising at SDSU and had an excellent adviser. A new class they were offering focused on all things digital, and my adviser recommended that I take it. The course was so interesting that I knew that that would be the direction that I would want to take upon graduation.

Describe The Sampson House in three words.

There are so many that I could use, but if I only can use three, I would say creative, determined and innovative!

What is something someone might be surprised to learn about you?

I love food and am always willing to try anything once. I have even tried the Carolina Reaper pepper, the spiciest pepper in the world. Shortly after eating it, I consumed almost a whole box of popsicles.

What’s your favorite way to give back to your community?

I am a big advocate for animals when I can be. My husband and I adopted our dog, Howard, from an incredible organization, B-Squad, that rescues dogs from reservations. I try my best to give back to organizations that care for and support animals!

What’s one business you’d like to see in Sioux Falls that isn’t here now?

I love Greek food, so I would love to see another Greek restaurant come to Sioux Falls.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I am someone who loves learning about digital trends and updates. In the next five years, I hope to become an expert in the ever-changing digital world while continuing to provide clients with the most relevant and innovative strategies.