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Welcome to Tellwell’s weekly Plog (photo-blog)!

Between smoky skies and scattered showers, it hasn’t been the best week to be outdoors, but that didn’t stop Team Tellwell from completing film shoots, visiting Storymakers, or attending conferences. You know what time it is… It’s PLOG O’CLOCK!

A wireless monitor on a wooden bench displays live footage of a young baseball player at bat inside an indoor training facility, while the practice continues in the background beyond a protective net.

This week’s writer

Hi, friends – it’s your old pal Lucas, Lead Project Manager here at Tellwell. This is my second date with the Plog, and it’s safe to say that things are getting serious. We’re opening up and sharing more about ourselves. For example, did you know that I’m a lifelong theatre nerd? I’m still reliving all of the incredible performances from the Tonys last weekend. My soundtrack for the week has been the cast recording of Best Musical winner Maybe Happy Ending. So good!

Swing, doner, doner!

We are in production mode this month for a new film project highlighting some of the great philanthropic work being done in the FM community by individuals and non-profit organizations alike.

The film team had the opportunity to visit The Sandlot in Moorhead to capture a baseball training session and sit down with some of the donors and leaders who keep the spirit of giving alive and well in our community.

A wireless monitor on a wooden bench displays live footage of a young baseball player at bat inside an indoor training facility, while the practice continues in the background beyond a protective net.
A filmmaker records a young baseball player preparing to swing inside an indoor training facility, with other players practicing in the background behind netting and a visible sign that reads "No cleats, no food, no drink."
A woman in an orange blazer is framed on a camera monitor during a professional video interview setup, with lights, microphones, and crew equipment partially visible in the dimly lit room.

Heading down South with RMHC

OK, not that far South! Chief Storyteller Max and Project Manager Megan attended the Leadership Gathering for Ronald McDonald House Charities, presented in Sioux Falls.

Three days of mission-driven connection were had, and the future is looking incredibly bright for RMHC as their mission grows to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.

A large audience sits at round tables in a modern event space, facing a stage with three large screens that read “Welcome to RMHC” and feature the Ronald McDonald House Charities logo.
Two people smile in front of a colorful Tellwell Story Co. booth at a conference, featuring branded signage, a TV displaying video content, promotional items, and playful décor including a turf mat and lawn chair.

Tour de Storymaker

The Tellwell Team takes time each month to share some gratitude toward our Storymakers, the incredible clients that we get to work with each and every day. To make sure these folks could really feel the love, Storymaker Success Manager Jenny took to the streets and shared some handwritten notes and tasty treats with 17(!) of our local Storymakers in one impressive circuit of the FM area.

Two women smile in front of colorful handprint art, with one holding a set of vibrant paints and a bright green box labeled “Where Stories Come to Life.”
Two people smile excitedly in front of a FirstLink sign, holding a colorful tray of mini cupcakes decorated with rainbow Pride-themed packaging.
Two women smile for a selfie in an office space, holding a Pride-themed treat pack and a Spark-a-Story card with a red die, surrounded by shelves with personal items and awards.

A fresh coat of paint

After lunch on Tuesday, a small group of us wandered over to the future Tellwell HQ to check out the newly painted exterior, an encouraging sign that our move-in date is on the horizon!

The black half of the building will be the new home of the Tellwell offices and studio, while the white half will become The Commons coworking space. Stay tuned for lots more news about both of these exciting spaces in the coming months.

Three people stand on a sunny street in front of a white and black building under renovation, with large dumpsters positioned along the sidewalk.
A black-painted commercial building with large windows and a roll-up garage door sits under a clear blue sky, with a parked pickup truck and construction dumpster out front.
That’s all, folks! Keep an eye out for our next Plog, dropping next Friday.