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September 3rd, 2025

Three Lessons From My First Mentor

  1. Three Lessons From My First Mentor Jody Maberry 8:48

“If someone has taken the time to teach you, take the time to teach someone else.”

Notable Moments

00:02:02 – Learning the responsibility to be great.

00:03:36 – The value of finding where the edges are.

00:05:23 – Applying pressure to rules that don’t make sense.

00:06:46 – The importance of building influence before challenging norms.

00:07:37 – Passing lessons from a mentor on to others.

In this episode, Jody shares three lessons from the park manager took a chance on him. His name was Jack, and he became his first mentor. He shares the meaning behind some of the things Jack taught him, including expect greatness from yourself, discover the edges of what’s possible, and challenge rules that don’t make sense. These simple shifts can change how you show up every day in life and as a leader.

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Jody Maberry Jody Maberry-Podcast Host

Jody Maberry is a former park ranger who became the happiest podcaster on earth. With more than 2,400 podcast episodes across several shows, Jody's podcasts have been listened to more than 4 million times. Jody has been heard around the world on shows such as The Park Leaders Show, Creating Disney Magic, Come Rain or Shine, and Great Escape Radio, among many others.  It's not just his voice that makes Jody a popular host; it's his curiosity, versatility, and ability to create a captivating conversation about any topic. He has hosted podcasts about Disney, recreation, travel writing, leadership, pharmacy, real estate, and self-improvement. His reputation in podcasting has led Jody to be featured in INC, Entrepreneur, The Business Journals, and Bizable TV.  Along with Lee Cockerell, he was nominated for Best Business Podcast and the People's Choice Awards for the popular Creating Disney Magic podcast.

Jody has also become a trusted voice for executives leaving the corporate world. As a guide in the wildernessof personal branding, Jody has worked with executives from well-known companies like Disney, government
officials, and professional athletes.  Jody's storytelling and unique outside perspectiveconnect with audiences and individuals, whether behind a podcast microphone, on the stage, or at a conference table.