Episodes

What if the strongest version of yourself comes from the hardest seasons you've lived through? Moana asks that question through a girl who sails beyond the reef despite every doubt around her. Cierra, brand manager at Minky Couture, has lived that exact story—losing a child, navigating two divorces, and stepping back into the workforce with nothing but her own conviction that she was capable of more than people believed. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Jump Without Overthinking — Don't let fear paral...

What happens when the worst moment of your life becomes the catalyst for your greatest strength? Encanto answers that question through Casita, the house that holds a family together through impossible loss. James experienced his own darkest moment on a regular Tuesday in Anaheim—a car accident that took his pregnant wife, Yesenia, but miraculously saved his newborn daughter. Now, five years later, he's using that tragedy to inspire thousands, proving that the miracle isn't some external gift. Th...

The Little Mermaid and the Art of Real Communication What happens when a parent refuses to listen to their child? The Little Mermaid shows us the cost. King Triton's unwillingness to have a genuine conversation with Ariel—his refusal to ask questions, to understand her perspective, to meet her where she is—doesn't protect her. It pushes her straight into Ursula's arms. Chalise, a certified financial planner and certified divorce financial analyst, knows from her professional practice that commun...

YES AND LAND — SHOW NOTES What happens when a leader stops listening and starts planning their reply instead? Inside Out shows us exactly that moment at the dinner table—when Riley's dad is so locked in his own head that he completely misses what his family is trying to communicate. BJ Oldroyd, who's spent years leading teams in the startup world and mastering the art of genuine human connection, breaks down why this happens and how to fix it. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Take a Breath Before You...

What if chasing your big break is actually the thing keeping you from living? Soul answers that question head-on. Joe Gardner spends his whole life waiting for the moment his purpose finally "arrives" — and nearly misses every moment that actually mattered. Nathan Hooper, account strategist at 97th Floor and sports psychology enthusiast, knows that pressure from the inside out — from door-to-door sales goals that crushed him, to a podcast built on helping people build lasting marriages, to the d...

What if every time your teen shuts you out, they're not being difficult — they're actually developing exactly the way they should? Turning Red shows us why. Mei's red panda doesn't appear because she's broken — it appears because she's suppressing everything she's been taught not to feel. And that's exactly what Mitchell Acton, clinical director at Kane Counseling, sees play out with real families every day. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Parent from the Inside Out — Do your own emotional work before...

What if your biggest setbacks were secretly redirecting you to exactly where you're supposed to be? Meet the Robinsons shows us why. Lewis doesn't just lose — he fails publicly, repeatedly, and at the worst possible moments. But every failure is a forward step in disguise. That's the exact journey Courtney Kern has lived: from writing Keep Moving Forward as her college application essay to spending nearly 12 years inside the Walt Disney Company, watching ships launch and learning that curiosity ...

What if the courage to keep going wasn't about knowing the outcome — but choosing to move forward anyway? The 2019 live-action Aladdin shows us exactly why. Jasmine's refusal to accept the only two options in front of her — and her song "Speechless" — is one of Disney's most underrated portraits of hopeful resilience. Riley, Caleb, and Hannah — the three siblings behind the Disney podcast Mouse Ears Movie Thoughts — join Ryan this week to share how they built a 160+ episode show starting with o...

What if the most unfair thing that ever happened to you became the very thing that made you unstoppable? Cinderella shows us why. She lost everything — her mother, her father, her home — and still chose kindness and courage over bitterness. And that's exactly the choice Kamille Bauer made when her husband's rare cancer returned after 11 years in remission, leaving her a single mom of three with no roadmap for what came next. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Write Down What You Have – Make a list of you...

Frozen teaches us that the thing we've spent our lives hiding might be exactly what the world needs most. Stephanie Dowland was born with a birth defect affecting her hands — and like Elsa, she spent years concealing it. Gloves. Cotton balls stuffed in the fingers. A lifetime of quietly stepping back so no one would notice. Until the piano changed everything. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Let It Go (For Real) – Release one expectation you've been carrying that was never really yours. Why it works: Y...

What happens when technology and distraction slowly replace the one thing that makes us human? WALL-E shows us the cost — a world where people float in hover chairs, screens in their faces, completely disconnected from each other. The little robot surrounded by consumed-away humanity still yearns to connect, and that spark is everything. Jennica, filmmaker and Johns Hopkins-trained health scientist, has spent her career building exactly those moments of real connection — with refugees, child sol...

Luca teaches us that the monsters we fear most often aren't monsters at all — they're just people we haven't understood yet. And sometimes the biggest reframe isn't about other people. It's about how we see the problems in front of us. Ryan Boswell — hedge fund general partner, serial entrepreneur, and one of the most connected young business minds in Utah — joins Ryan Gregerson to talk about building a career on perspective, not a plan. After dropping out of college, bouncing through an AI sta...

Dream Chasing is what Bob Weiss spent four decades doing at Walt Disney Imagineering — and in this episode, he shares exactly what that journey looks like from the inside. Bob Weiss, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, joins Ryan Gregerson to unpack the leadership philosophy, creative culture, and dream-chasing wisdom behind some of Disney's greatest parks and attractions — including Tokyo Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, Tower of Terror, Rise of the Resistance, and more. 🎯 3 Actiona...

National Treasure — the 2004 Disney film — gets one thing exactly right: sometimes you have to declare your intention before you have any guarantee of success. Ryan Gregerson recorded this episode from Washington D.C., standing hours away from the actual Declaration of Independence at the National Archives, 80 days before America turns 250. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways 1. Read it — Read the Declaration of Independence this week as a personal assignment. Read the names. Let it land that these were ...

What if the pain your family never talked about is quietly running your life? Encanto shows us why. Mirabel's family had wounds buried under roles, expectations, and silence — and that's exactly what Dr. Cindy Chia has spent her career helping people uncover. 🎯 3 ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Name It First – Identify the thing your family doesn't talk about. Trauma persists when avoided. Naming it breaks the cycle. Get Clear on What You Want – Do you want to pass this on, or change the story? Deciding...

What if the scariest chapter of your life is actually the one that sets you free? Beauty and the Beast shows us why. Belle chose curiosity over comfort, stepping into an uncertain castle to save her father. And that's exactly what Sybrina did when she left 25 years as a stay-at-home mom to launch Kimber Capital. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Be Present and Use What You Have – You don't need to search for new tools; leverage what's already accessible. Why it works: Belle befriended the enchanted obje...

Ever wonder if someone's being charming or manipulating you? Tangled shows us the difference. Mother Gothel kept Rapunzel locked away using fake love and manufactured urgency, while Flynn learned that real influence comes from genuine connection. That's exactly what Josh Emfield discovered as a military interrogator: manipulation breaks trust, but influence builds it. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Slow Down Decisions – When pressured to sign or commit, say "I've made myself a promise not to sign any...

What if the leaders who actually change communities aren't the loudest voices in the room? The Lion King shows us why. Mufasa's strength wasn't dominance—it was genuine curiosity about every creature in the Pride Lands. And that's exactly what Mayor Lorin Palmer discovered when he stopped networking and started building real relationships. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Have a Conversation with Someone You Disagree With – Seek out one difficult conversation per week. Why it works: Understanding diffe...

Toy Story and the Epidemic of Loneliness: Why Connection Keeps Us Alive What if loneliness is killing you—literally? Toy Story shows us why. When Woody's identity feels threatened by Buzz, he withdraws into competition and insecurity. That's exactly what happens when divorce, career pressure, or life transitions leave us feeling unchosen—and the Surgeon General confirms it's as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. In this episode, Ryan Gregerson uses Toy Story to explore the epidemic of l...

FROZEN 2 AND BREAKING INTO MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRIES | WITH ASHLEY LUKE What if the safe path everyone expects you to take is actually keeping you from your best life? Frozen 2 shows us why. Anna's willingness to step into the unknown—without magic, without certainty—was her real strength. And that's exactly what Ashley Luke discovered when she left corporate America, sold everything to move to France, and eventually built a thriving business in a male-dominated industry. 🎯 3 ACTIONABLE TAKEAWA...

Mulan didn't quit when the army sent her home. She came back anyway — and saved all of China. What if that kind of grit is less about toughness, and more about knowing why you won't stop? In this episode, Jacob Davis — tech entrepreneur, startup veteran, and CEO of WellTrio — joins Ryan Gregerson to talk about what success through not quitting actually looks like. His journey mirrors Mulan's: never quite fitting the expected mold, facing real adversity, and discovering that the refusal to quit ...

What happens when a company known for magic starts losing its creative spark? In this episode of Yes And Land with Ryan Gregerson, we explore Bob Iger’s leadership journey through one of the most turbulent chapters in Disney’s modern history. Drawing from The Ride of a Lifetime, Ryan reflects on the breakdown of trust, the dangers of centralized control, and how psychological safety shapes innovation. This conversation dives into succession planning, corporate culture, executive decision-makin...

What if the behaviors everyone tells you to fix aren't actually the problem? Remember the Titans shows us why. Coach Boone didn't win with a new playbook — he changed who his players were becoming. And that's exactly what divorce attorney and former judge Shea Owens has witnessed across football fields, rural courtrooms, and a decade of navigating some of Utah's most complex legal terrain. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Change Your Paradigm First – Before trying to fix any conflict, try viewing it f...

What if the thing standing between you and your creative life isn't talent, but the story you've told yourself about who gets to be an artist? Ratatouille knows. Remy wasn't blocked by ability. He was blocked by a world that said a rat had no business in the kitchen. And that's exactly what Kirsten Hirst discovered when she stopped trying to recreate someone else's picture and finally started making her own. Kirsten Hirst is the Director of Revenue Operations at RCG Law Group, a practicing coll...