“Treat writing a book like  a road trip. Have a starting point and destination, but be ready for detours. Who knows? Your side journey might just be the chapter you need. Michael Lyons is a 20-year veteran cast member of Walt Disney World and now a freelance author. His first book, “Drawn to Greatness,” captures…

“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…

“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…

“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…

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…

“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…

“If you’re a podcaster and you’re not curious, you’re probably not going to do well.” The tables have been turned as I welcome back James Warda and Theron Skees, the minds behind “How Does Disney Do That?” This time, they ask me some insightful questions about interviewing skills and podcasting. We hit on a few…

 ” I felt a childlike wonder and when feel that it connects us. And in this world, especially now, we need to be more connected.” It is always a pleasure meeting people that can give more insights into the secrets behind those jaw-dropping Disney experiences we all know and love. That is why I couldn’t…

“Find lessons in everything. Even when you’re down for the count for 8 weeks, it’s alright. Figure out what you learned during that time and write it down.” As you may or may not know, I had to take an 8-week break recently due to a medical issue. During this time, I learned quite a…