The Jody Maberry Show

"When you open this mailbox to put a letter in, do you think it squeaks or it doesn't squeak? And I said, oh, it probably doesn't squeak. And he said, but if you were on Main Street in small town, Missouri, would it squeak? I said probably." Bob Weis, retired President of Walt Disney Imagineering and author of "Dream Chasing," returns to turn the table and ask me a few questions. Our conversation...

"We endeavor to make those worlds authentic by doing great research and make them kind of a pushed reality of what it might be to be there. To not have any contradictions. To make it as authentic and real as we can so that it's telling the story you want to tell." Few people have had a hand in shaping the magic of Disney parks and experiences like Bob Weis, retired President of Walt Disney Imagine...

"This industry doesn't work unless you have repeat visitation as a part of your of your revenue model." Connect Theron Skees CreatingMemorableWorlds.com Order the Book – Creating Memorable Worlds 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/j...

"The idea of the alter ego can be really powerful to help you plus up so that you can genuinely connect and help." Recently a wonderful guest and friend, Lauren Gaggioli, launched a new podcast called the Digital Entrepreneur's Toolkit Podcast. 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 t...

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 th...

"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...

"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,...

"S pend 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/...

" 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 thro...

"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 N...

"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...

"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 Tr...

"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...

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 questi...

"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...

"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.jod...

 " 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 Pow...

"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/suga...

"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...

"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 Aud...

"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 Caree...

"I had a friend who believed in me, and I didn't have the heart to let him down." Key Moments 02:23 Persuing Lifelong Passion 08:25 Using Personal History in Writing 11:09 Writing a Memoir  17:45 Perception and Memories 21:51 Finding Purpose By Overcoming Challenges 26:32 The Power of Emotional Connection 29:22 Empowering Youth Through Storytelling 36:15 Power of Friendship and Community Support 3...

"We often do know what the problem is. It's acknowledging it and taking action on it that really matters." Key Moments 02:10 Desire to learn with trustworthy, motivated group. 7:45 Power of Mastermind Groups 09:53 Self-motivation and accountability: take action or release. 11:24 Choose intentional actions to achieve desired lifestyle. 16:38 Importance of being over doing in leadership. 19:06 Power...

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 Preparing for the Spotlight Liz Wilcox returns for another conversation. This time we flip the script and...

"I found that the more I step into myself the more successful I become, and the safer people feel around me." Key Moments 03:26 Aligning passions with knowledge for greater impact 10:13 Prioritizing low cost to serve majority population. 12:45 Challenges with blogging and why email lists are crucial. 17:59 Strive for self-acceptance and authenticity as a guide to success. 20:12 Surround yourself b...