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Recently a wonderful guest and friend, Lauren Gagioli, launched a new podcast called the Digital Entrepreneur Toolkit. After having her on the show a couple of times, I was honored to be one of the fi…

Recently a wonderful…

Recently a wonderful guest and friend, Lauren Gagioli, launched a new podcast called the Digital Entrepreneur Toolkit. After having her on the show a couple of times, I was honored to be one of the first guests on her new show. It's not often I get the chance to dive into topics I normally don't have the time to talk about. I liked it so much I asked Lauren if I could share that interview with you as an episode of the Jody Maberry show. Read more for the details highlighted in this conversation. Notable Moments 02:15 Recognizing the pull to shift career focus 05:34 Learning from mistakes in f…

The Most Gifted Book Strangest National Park Encounter Eric Gray, the founder of Maverick Content Studio, returns to ask me a few unscripted, unexpected questions. His first one got right to the point…

The Most Gifted Book…

The Most Gifted Book Strangest National Park Encounter Eric Gray, the founder of Maverick Content Studio, returns to ask me a few unscripted, unexpected questions. His first one got right to the point: “What’s a surprising thing you learned about Disney executives? There challenges many of us face in staying relevant, both in our personal and professional lives. The surprising yet relatable journey they go through in feeling relevant after leaving their high-impact roles. I shared an amusing anecdote about Dan Cockrell's encounter at Disney’s stables that perfectly encapsulates this expe…

"Create interesting valuable content and invite people in to participate. That's the community side that will build an audience. And when you build an audience you can do anything because they know, l…

"Create interesting …

"Create interesting valuable content and invite people in to participate. That's the community side that will build an audience. And when you build an audience you can do anything because they know, like, and trust you. Leaving a "dream job" for the unknown can be daunting, but it can also be the most fulfilling decision you'll ever make. When Eric Gray left his "dream job" as the Senior Director of Content Innovation and Fan Engagement at Universal Studios to start Maverick Content Studio, it wasn't because it was easy or an obvious choice. The decision was emotionally taxing and filled with…

"How do you untangle a really hard knot? Just a little bit at a time." Notable Moments 00:40 Liz's success on the show Survivor. 04:20 Looking to revitalize an existing email list. 08:08 Reintroduce p…

"How do you untangle…

"How do you untangle a really hard knot? Just a little bit at a time." Notable Moments 00:40 Liz's success on the show Survivor. 04:20 Looking to revitalize an existing email list. 08:08 Reintroduce podcast, set expectations, communicate updates. 13:01 Repurpose relevant podcast stories to content shared nationwide. 16:40 Include personal stories/photos in emails. 18:53 People love parks, talking, and engaging together. 23:12 Starting an email list as a beginner. 24:21 Mix free and paid content in newsletters. 28:17 "The Email Sound Booth" podcast and connecting with Liz If you’ve let your e…

"Spend more time asking and listening than you do talking and telling stories. There are times where stories are the right thing to do, and telling them will help you build a better relationship." Con…

"Spend more time ask…

"Spend more time asking and listening than you do talking and telling stories. There are times where stories are the right thing to do, and telling them will help you build a better relationship." Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry   In 2006, I had the privilege of being a guest on Dan Miller’s podcast, 48 Days To The Work You Love. Be…

"Do your best and forgive yourself. I don't know if there is any better advice than that." Notable Moments 01:03 Staying Positive in Challenging times 02:45 Best Advice Ever Received 05:12 What Will T…

"Do your best and fo…

"Do your best and forgive yourself. I don't know if there is any better advice than that." Notable Moments 01:03 Staying Positive in Challenging times 02:45 Best Advice Ever Received 05:12 What Will They Say When You Get to Heaven 08:18 Reasons for Favoring The Lion King 12:08 Joy in Disney Broadway Musicals Order Michael's Books: Michael offers signed and personalized copies if you purchase through his website! Drawn to Greatness: Disney's Animation Renaissance Magic Moments: Stories, Lessons and Memories from a 20-Year Career at Walt Disney World Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About …

"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. Notable Moments 03:10 The Go…

"Treat writing a boo…

"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. Notable Moments 03:10 The Golden Age of Animation in the 90s 06:12 From Freelance to Disney and Back Again 08:12 Writing Tips Related to a Road Trip 14:50 Staying Productive While Writing a Book 20:43 The Challenge of Writing a Non-Chronological Story 23:17 The Realities of Freelance Work Order Michael's Books: Michael offers signed and personalized copies if you purchase through his website! Drawn to Greatness: Disney's An…

"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." Connect with Lauren https://lau…

"It is a very helpfu…

"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." Connect with Lauren https://laurengaggioli.com/   Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry Key Moments 00:00 Listened, prepared, presented for podcast audition success. 03:12 S…

"When you design for the human experience, people feel it, and it becomes meaningful for them." Key Moments 01:03 Lee Cockerell's remarkable journey resonates with all. 04:24 New generation of park pr…

"When you design for…

"When you design for the human experience, people feel it, and it becomes meaningful for them." Key Moments 01:03 Lee Cockerell's remarkable journey resonates with all. 04:24 New generation of park professionals prioritize purpose. 07:35 Need for new productivity definitions in the workplace. 10:48 Transitions in professional industry and focus. Connect with Chris Donlon Insights website Chris Trout on LinkedIn Learn About Disney Aspire Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedI…

"You're either going to invest in your people to grow your people or you're going to pay later." Key Moments 04:37 Establishing the Center of Excellence for Learning and Development at Disney. 07:30 …

"You're either going…

"You're either going to invest in your people to grow your people or you're going to pay later." Key Moments 04:37 Establishing the Center of Excellence for Learning and Development at Disney. 07:30 Investing in workforce development program 11:16 "Corporate focus on people boosts business impact." 15:04 Shifting conversation from wages to long-term opportunities for employees. 16:04 Transitioning from Disney to starting own business. 21:20 Invest in employees for future success; aligning with business goals. 23:50 Innovative measures and community involvement for social impact. 28:35 Indivi…

Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry…

Connect with Jody ww…

Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry 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 snea…

"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." Connect…

"Here, you're allowe…

"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." Connect with Bob and Rick https://zennovationnetwork.com/ Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry Joining me are two very distinguished guests, Rick All…

"If you're a podcaster and you're not curious, you're probably not going to do well." Key Moments 03:32 Balancing authority and influence 08:48 Curiosity, Understanding, and Respect 12:59 Keeping Audi…

"If you're a podcast…

"If you're a podcaster and you're not curious, you're probably not going to do well." Key Moments 03:32 Balancing authority and influence 08:48 Curiosity, Understanding, and Respect 12:59 Keeping Audiences Engaged 16:26 Writing a Book  Connect with James Warda and Theron Skees Order the Book - How Does Disney Do That? Use the code DISNEYSHIPFREE James Warda Theron Skees  Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https:…

 " I felt a childlike wonder and when feel that it connects us. And in this world, especially now, we need to be more connected." Key Moments 02:01 The Impact of Storytelling in Themed Entertainment …

 " I felt a childli…

 " I felt a childlike wonder and when feel that it connects us. And in this world, especially now, we need to be more connected." Key Moments 02:01 The Impact of Storytelling in Themed Entertainment 08:31 Building Experiences with Guest Feedback 12:52 Escapism and The Life of an Imagineer 20:19 Creating Transformative and Immersive Environments 26:39 The Essence of Shared Experiences 29:25 The Power of Storytelling and Experiential Marketing Connect with James Warda and Theron Skees Order the Book - How Does Disney Do That? Use the code DISNEYSHIPFREE James Warda Theron Skees  Connect with…

"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." Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About…

"Find lessons in eve…

"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." Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry Eight Things I Learned Taking Eight Weeks Off As you may or may not know, I had to take an 8-week break recently due to a medical issue. During this…

"The very act of just having a schedule and having a bucket that you have to fill with something, that forces you to be creative." Key Moments 02:13 Collaboration between podcasters and ghostwriters …

"The very act of jus…

"The very act of just having a schedule and having a bucket that you have to fill with something, that forces you to be creative." Key Moments 02:13 Collaboration between podcasters and ghostwriters in publishing. 06:02 Kent's show "The Daily Writer" offers lessons on writing skills. 07:24 Turn podcast into book by repurposing existing podcast content. 12:17 Book outlines are a framework essential for content creation. 14:45 Two book options: Option 1: Big Kahuna book - multiple chapters per section. Option 2: Bits and pieces book - short chapters for challenges. 20:01 Quickly gather feedback…

"That's probably one of the things that really has helped me as I meet people. Being in that moment, asking really pointed personal questions to make people feel valued, to learn something new, and be…

"That's probably one…

"That's probably one of the things that really has helped me as I meet people. Being in that moment, asking really pointed personal questions to make people feel valued, to learn something new, and be curious." Key Moments 01:21 Ending the 'Come Rain or Shine' Podcast 04:11 Life Advice from Lee Cockerell 06:04 Magical Vacation Planner Conference 12:57 Podcasting Growth from Duo to Solo to Live Audience 21:14 The Next Professional Chapter 23:16 Impact of International Education 25:02 Navigating Career Transitions 28:26 The Power of Networking; Focusing on Client needs, Not our Credentials. 32:1…

"People make huge big deals of celebrities, but they very seldom give praise to the something that's way more important than celebrity, which is a great father or a great mother." Key Moments 02:13 Th…

"People make huge bi…

"People make huge big deals of celebrities, but they very seldom give praise to the something that's way more important than celebrity, which is a great father or a great mother." Key Moments 02:13 The Impact of Parenthood on Empowering Children 04:44 Value of Handwritten Memories 08:18 Celebrating Unnoticed Heroes: Parents 11:15 Character is Remembered More than Achievements 15:35 Balancing Career on the Road and Family 17:21 Writing About Family Stories in Maria's Scarf Connect with Zoro Zoro the Drummer Website Order Maria’s Scarf Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - http…