Episodes

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., standi...

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 ...

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...

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 fro...

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 t...

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 in...

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 th...

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 e...

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...

Remember the Titans and the Character Ethic | Shea Owens on Stephen Covey's 7 Habits 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...

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 ...

What if the pressure to look perfect online is the exact thing holding you back? Encanto shows us why. Mirabel's "lack" of a gift was actually her superpower. And that's exactly what Jana Oman discovered when she stopped copy...

What if the path to harmony requires breaking first? Brave isn't just about a rebellious princess, it's about what happens when perfectionism, expectations, and fractured relationships force you to explore a new path. 3 ACTIO...

You don't need authority to be a mentor. You just need experience and the willingness to share it. The Intern shows exactly how—and so does the attorney who went from pharmacy to patents to divorce law. 3 ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS...

What if safety is actually the most dangerous choice you can make? Tangled isn't about a girl with magical hair—it's about recognizing when comfort has become a prison and finding the courage to step into your own life. 3 ACT...

What if Gaston wasn't actually the villain? Beauty and the Beast might not be exactly what you think, and the lessons about reframing your story. 3 ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS: Think about the story you want to be able to tell about...

What if leadership finds you before you're ready? Andor isn't your typical Star Wars hero, and that's exactly what makes his journey such an important lesson for modern leaders. From Hollywood to Star Wars, this episode unpac...

What if emotional intelligence is the real superpower in a world full of automation? Elemental isn't just about fire and water, it's about learning to lead with authenticity and connection in a tech-driven age. 3 ACTIONABLE T...

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 philoso...

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 G...