“If you’re not willing to look dumb, you’re not going to accomplish anything.”
Notable Moments
00:10:05 – A trip that sparked Matthew’s dream to design roller coasters.
00:16:28 – How moving into an empty office turned an internship into a full-time role.
00:23:24 – The two-step mindset behind Innovation: believe it’s possible and learn from others.
00:27:58 – Matthew’s “job application” to ask his future wife out on a date.
00:32:58 – Advice on taking bold, wise risks and being the main character in your own story.
The most creative people aren’t waiting for permission. They just start. For Matthew Miller, America’s Theme Park Technologist, that meant sneaking into an opportunity, which has led him to designing his dream career.
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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.