On this episode of The Jody Maberry Show, we are joined by Jeff Noel. Jeff shares a story about the Magic Kingdom that illustrates what happens when you give employees the freedom to create magic.

While on a family road trip, we listened to the book Ask an Astronaut. My kids loved the book and have been asking questions about space. It all reminds me of how curious I was about space when I was a kid. And that reminds me of a time a few years back when my son…

Recently, my daughter came with me on a trip to Nashville. We had a tremendous time together, but it wasn’t all about having fun. Here are the lessons I learned from traveling with my daughter. It’s possible!: A lot of people thought I was mad when I said I was taking my daughter on a…

Anna Powers returns this episode to ask me three questions. What is your favorite color? There is only one color that has gotten me a hug from a stranger because I was wearing it. How can that not be my favorite color? What is my favorite country I have visited? Canada. Outside of the United…

You can use your experience to help people achieve their dreams. Anna Powers is an example of how you can tap into your experience and knowledge to help someone else. Anna achieved her dream of becoming an attorney, but a book became a thorn in her side that led her in a new direction. Dan…

Recently, Lee Cockerell and I hosted a one-day mastermind event in Orlando. Twelve people from around the country joined us to discuss opportunities and challenges they have in their business. Even though I help Lee host the event, I know I walk away learning more than anyone else. Here are six lessons I learned during…

In the last episode, Jason Swenk joined the Jody Maberry Show to talk about being recommendable. Now, Jason returns to ask me three questions. What was my scariest moment as a park ranger? You will have to listen to the episode to hear this story. But I will tell you there was one night where…

Jason Swenk was recommended as a guest by Aaron Walker. I mention that because I turn down nearly all requests to be a guest on the podcast. Since most episodes are just me, there simply is not room to have many guests. Usually, if I have a guest, it is already someone I know and…

Recently, I had the pleasure of spending a couple days exploring Glacier National Park with some friends. During my time in the beautiful mountains of Montana, I noticed a few things. Of course, I am going to share what I learned with you. Here are the lessons from Glacier National Park; Everyday is a gift…

Recently, I  returned from the Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in Austin, TX, hosted by Great Escape Publishing. I team up with Great Escape Publishing to host their podcast, Great Escape Radio. While I was at the Workshop, something big happened. The 20th anniversary of the day I moved away from my hometown of Peoria, IL…