Episodes

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 Kinbry 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...

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 new playbook — he changed who his players were becoming. And that's exactly what divorce attorney and current part-time judge Shea Owens has witnessed across football fields, rural courtrooms, and a decade of navigating some of Utah's most complex legal terrain. 🎯 3 Action...

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...

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 copying other real estate agents and started being herself on TikTok. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways 1. List What Comes Naturally – Focus on what feels easy, not what you “should.” Why it works: Authentic strengths attract the right people; performed ones attract everyone else. 2. ...

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 ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS: The Gratitude List - Write down 20 specific things you're grateful for TODAY. Not general things. Be specific. Why it works: If you weren't grateful for it, would you want God to take it away? That question makes the list get real long, real fast. Lead wi...

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: Put Down Distractions and Observe - Stop scrolling. Look around. Someone near you needs guidance but won't ask. Why it works: Mentorship opportunities are everywhere, but you'll miss them if you're distracted. Look for Struggle (Not Just Failure) - Find someone working ...

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 ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS: Name your current emotions you're experiencing Identify and name the emotions you want to have and visualize experiencing those emotions Take that first step out of the tower Try one this week and comment which you're starting with! In this episode, ...

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 yourself, and the best version of yourself. Identify several people that you truly admire, and study their traits Model yourself after those people and start developing those traits. Try one this week and comment which you're starting with! In this episode, Joey Carls...

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 unpacks purpose, grit, and unexpected leadership. 3 ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS: Pivot with Purpose - When your path changes, ask "What am I optimizing for?" not "What went wrong?" Why it works: Reframing creates agency. Build for 10, Not 10 Million - Deep connection with a small com...

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 TAKEAWAYS: Ask yourself "What am I good at?" and write it down Ask your closest friend "What am I good at? What are my biggest strengths?" and write it down Then ask yourself, "What am I not good at?" and write that down too. This can help you prepare better when your wea...

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...