Behind the Scenes of Narrating an Audiobook

“It is a very helpful thing to have a singular person in mind that you are reading to. In the same way that your copy will be more resonant when you write it for that.” Lauren Gaggioli returns to the show for a conversation about our recent collaboration on an audiobook project. She and I…

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Help Others Find Sunset Moments

“When you design for the human experience, people feel it, and it becomes meaningful for them.” If you’ve ever felt the magic of a sunset or found inspiration in unexpected places, this episode will really resonate with you.  Chris Trout returns and the tables are turned. During this conversation he gets to ask me three…

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Design For The Human Experience

“You’re either going to invest in your people to grow your people or you’re going to pay later.” In 2018 Disney launched groundbreaking educational program, Disney Aspire. One of the individuals that spearheaded the project is Chris Trout, founder of Donlon Insights and former vice president of learning and development at Disney. He joins for a…

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The Value of Experience and Exposure

Bob and Rick Allen return to flip the script and asked me some thought-provoking questions.  Their questions get me to look back on my career path and some memorable podcast moments. We also talk about the importance of diverse life experiences and how they shape our professional journeys. Here’s a sneak peek: The Power of…

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Details Matter and Other Disney Stories

“Here, you’re allowed to show your passion on your sleeve. When you go in an interview, if you grew up watching Snow White and that made an impression on you, you can say that and it matters.” Joining me are two very distinguished guests, Rick Allen and Bob Allen. Their significant careers with Disneyland and…

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