The Rundown with Rene Knott
The Rundown with Rene Knott is a weekly online news and culture show which aims to keep St. Louis informed, inspired, and connected. Hosted by trusted journalist Rene Knott, the show highlights the people, stories, and moments that define the city.
The Rundown with Rene Knott
Maxine Clark
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In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with Build-A-Bear founder Maxine Clark for a conversation about basketball, vision, and reinvention. Clark reflects on how growing up playing basketball shaped her confidence, leadership style, and drive to win.
She shares the story behind launching Build-A-Bear by listening to kids, and how she’s now transforming the Delmar Divine into a space for nonprofits and entrepreneurs. It’s a focused discussion about teamwork, imagination, and building lasting impact in St. Louis.
Sponsored by I Got Dan, LLC.
Recorded at Carbon Member's Club in downtown Clayton, MO.
The Rundown with Rene Knott is produced by Rene Knott, Dan Brown, Cali Hughes, Jared Boyd, and Conner Kerrigan. Video and audio recording and editing done by Prime Glass Media and Large Chocolate Shake Media Solutions.