Episodes

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...

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 ...

🎙️ Yes And Land — Podcast Show Notes Host: Ryan Gregerson Guest: Kenton Walker Episode Theme: Mentorship, growth mindset, and leading with experience 🌱 Episode Overview In this thoughtful and wide-ranging episode of Yes And Land, Ryan Gregerson sits down with attorney Kenton Walker to explore the true meaning of mentorship—and why it matters more than ever in fast-paced, high-pressure professional environments. Kenton shares his unconventional career journey, from pharmacist to patent litiga...

What does it really take to step into the unknown—especially when fear, comfort, and outside doubt are pulling you back? In this episode of Yes And Land with Ryan Gregerson, Ryan is joined by Sophie Gardner, President of Ultimate Advisors and Director of Client Solutions at RCG Law Group, for a powerful conversation about courage, change, and personal evolution. Sophie shares her unconventional career journey from real estate into private equity and high-level business leadership, highlighting ...

In this powerful episode of Yes And Land, host Ryan Gregerson welcomes entrepreneur and attorney Joey Carlson for a wide-ranging conversation on the transformative power of storytelling. Joey shares how reframing narratives has shaped his journey through entrepreneurship, law, staffing underserved communities, and navigating divorce. From early business lessons to helping individuals rebuild their lives during some of their most difficult moments, this episode explores how belief, vision, and e...

Leadership isn’t always chosen. Sometimes it chooses you. In this episode of Yes And Land with Ryan Gregerson, Ryan is joined by Just Blane, CEO of Ride The Wave Media and veteran audio producer with over 11,000 shows to his name. Together, they explore what it means to step into leadership when you’re unprepared, uncertain, or even unwilling. Blane shares stories from his journey, from growing up on a Tennessee farm to producing major radio and streaming shows, revealing how curiosity, grit, ...

Emotional intelligence isn’t a buzzword, it’s a life skill. In this episode of Yes And Land with Ryan Gregerson, Ryan welcomes Miriam from the South Valley Chamber of Commerce for a thoughtful conversation about communication, leadership, and the power of genuine connection. Miriam shares her journey from discovering the Disney College Program during the pandemic to becoming a Disney cast member and later stepping into a marketing leadership role shortly after graduating college. Along the way,...

Episode Summary What happens when we stop responding to life, conflict, and pain with “but” and start responding with “yes, and”? In this opening episode of Yes And Land with Ryan Gregerson, Ryan introduces the core philosophy behind the podcast: validation as the starting point for growth. Drawing from personal experience, relationships, leadership, and lessons borrowed from improv comedy, Ryan explores how acknowledging someone’s lived experience creates space for empathy, connection, and mea...

Welcome to Yes And Land with Ryan Gregerson. This is the podcast where curiosity leads, creativity thrives, and every conversation builds instead of shuts down. Inspired by the improviser’s golden rule of “yes, and…,” Ryan Gregerson invites thinkers, creators, leaders, and culture-shapers into open, open-minded conversations about ideas in motion. No shouting matches. No hot takes for clicks. Just thoughtful dialogue that expands what’s possible. What makes Yes And Land different? Ryan uses Dis...