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Today we have a special guest...our very own Bill Tomlinson - Mary's husband and passionate cook! You won't want to miss all the scoop on his love for cooking and how he thinks about recipes. Bring some Trailmix because you will be REALLY hungry listening to this episode!

In the song "Famous Friends" by Chris Young and Kane Brown, there’s the line "I've got some famous friends you've probably never heard of." At Disney, the amount of talent was over the top, and like the song says, you probably don't know many of them. Today, we are going to chat about just a few of the amazing people BEHIND the scenes at Disney. We hope you will join us in celebrating all the folk...

We all have negative thoughts about ourselves and today we are going to talk through some of our limiting beliefs. We know just how annoying and stifling the messages can be for all of us. Grab some Trailmix and give us a listen as we find ways to kiss those limiting beliefs goodbye!

One of us has all the decorations up and is ready for Christmas and the other is lagging a little behind this year – but she has multiple trees! Everyone has different traditions for Christmas so give us a listen to get some Holiday inspiration and insight – Christmas is coming!

Happy Thanksgiving! Since both of us are having quiet celebrations this year, we would talk about how that makes us feel. We look back at Turkey Days we remember, along with some pretty funny memories. And, most importantly, we hope you know we are THANKFUL for YOU, Trailmix friends!

Today we are once again going to have a chat about words, but not necessarily the words that we love. It’s about the words that maybe you hear too often, or we don't even know quite what they mean, but we use them anyway. This is fun and we bet you will think of your favorites, too!

"Let It Go" has never been a more popular refrain thanks to the popularity of our Frozen sisters. Today we are going to dive in and talk about the ever-interesting journey we all travel to really “Let it Go” from little imperfections to big disappointments.

Although we aren't psychologists, the great news is that Mary is a trained advisor in the area of "purpose". Finding it, using it and, as we will chat about today, what to do when we feel off-purpose. This podcast comes to you by popular demand. Remember, purpose is permanent so grab some trailmix and let's get on-purpose together!

Backstage, by definition, is out of view of the audience. Today we pull back the curtain and talk about some of our favorite backstage Disney places and projects. Warning: if you want to only know what goes on in front of the curtain, this one is not for you, but for those of you that need some backstage magic, let’s go behind the scenes!

Family: where life begins and love never ends. Now sometimes the love is not so apparent, or maybe distance separates you from your siblings, but it is where our stories start. Today we are going to talk "All in the Family" and shout out our siblings. We hope you will join in the conversation and think about your brothers and sisters.

SURPRISE! Does that very word make you nervous? Maybe it sends chills of excitement up and down your spine. Today we are going to jump into this fun topic and share some of our own surprise stories. Join us on this episode of Trailmix and maybe add in a surprise to your day.

To organize or not to organize, that is the question, and we are excited to explore this often hotly debated issue. We think you will be happy to hear that no matter which side you are on, there isn't a winner. You certainly don't want to miss an opportunity to join in sorting through the organization of organization.

Today Podcast Friends is a BIG day for small words. We are going to take on some wonderful but often overlooked words. No if ands or buts about it, these words are AMAZING and oh so powerful. They can immediately change your mindset, your direction, and your life. Not to mention they often make sense for the moment, especially if you are shopping – the “no buts” story! Don’t miss this one - the po...

We are going to explore what we think is becoming a lost art - "PEOPLE - ING". We make up words when there isn't one that fits quite right, and we decided to do that today.. Are you good at "PEOPLE -ING"? Don't worry if you are not an expert, we will give some insider tips on how to master the craft.

Are you a rule follower? Today we dig into the idea of rules and specifically, rules we don't follow. Join us for some good discussion and debate on rules that we don't follow or rules we wished we followed but don’t. You might even think of some of your own rules that you want to break! Let's get a little "wild", and break some rules together, today on Trailmix!

We keep hearing from our Podcast Friends that you want more Disney, especially takeaways of what we learned from working for the Mouse. Today we share some life lessons from the Mouse - insights, stories and tips that you can put to use in life and work. We hope you enjoy the magic behind the magic with us. And of course, by all means bring some Trailmix!

As you know Mary is passionate about Purpose... how to find it, how to use it, and how to live it. After the last time we briefly touched on the topic you wanted more! So we put together some questions and today I will interview Mary and get the full scoop on the why of PURPOSE! Grab some extra Trailmix for this one!

Mary and Jody have spent their entire careers focused on “Guest Service” - so today is the day we are serving it up to you. Jody even created a word that is the title of the Podcast, “Servit-ality”. This idea will be the backdrop to today’s chat. We hope you will, “BE OUR GUEST”, as we discover how to unlock the meaning and magic of satisfying service and down-home hospitality!

Let’s be honest - without many, many people in our lives, we certainly wouldn’t be where we are today. We wanted to give a shout out to a few folks AND talk about the concept of learning from those we meet along the way. Join us and take a walk down your own “memory lane” to remember those that have made a difference in your life. We all need others, plain and simple. We are better together!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRAILMIX!!! What a year, 52 episodes of sorting through life's fruits, sweets and nuts! We are so excited to take a look back and share favorite episodes, behind the scenes tidbits and some of listener stories that have come back to us. You don't want to miss this birthday party celebrating a magical year AND definitely don't forget the chocolate.....or popcorn!

The definition of vacation is an extended period of leisure and recreation, typically spent away from home. We are going to chat about our recent family vacations - were they really "restful"? Maybe you are going away for a few days or just hanging at home but join us as we explore the good old summer vacation – especially with family - complete with Trailmix, all the fruits, sweets and nuts!

Camping is just one of those activities... you love it or “not so much”. In this podcast Jody will try to convince Mary that she really needs to understand all the fun in camping before she makes her final decision. Listen and pick up a few reminders of why you really need to take another look at camping - especially the S’mores and Trailmix!

Mary and Jody have been friends for quite some time, but even after many years there are a few things that they still do not know about each other. You are invited to join in! Grab some trailmix and come on, you certainly don't want to miss getting in on the scoop of this episode!

Speed bumps slow you down, they get your attention; and brick walls cause an immediate STOP. We don’t usually like or anticipate either, but they can be invaluable when it comes to life, decisions and direction. On this episode of TrailMix we are going to stop, slow down and dissect both speed bumps and brick walls.

HOT, HOT, HOT... It's Summertime, the temperature is rising, and there is so much to celebrate! We are going to talk about our favorite memories of Summer. The best of summer water, food and fun - come join us to hear about some sizzling summertime!