Yes And Land

Join Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney with a passion for Disney, as he explores popular stories and the themes they reveal about leadership, resilience, relationships, and hard choices. Each episode connects familiar stories to real-life insight drawn from business, the legal world, and everyday life.

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  Episode #39

  Enchanted and Why Cynicism Kills Love | Sean Yeager

  Aug 27, 20261h 25m

  Yes And Land, Show Notes What if the people who shaped you most weren't the ones you expected? Enchanted teaches us that real love isn't about waiting for rescue, it's about choosing to see and be seen by the people right in front of you. Sean Yeager, high school athletic director and former basketball coach, grew up with a single mom in California, raised by grandparents who worked at Disneyland for nearly 40 years. His story mirrors Giselle's journey: learning that happily ever after isn't handed to you. It's built through unconditional love, compromise, and the willingness to let your walls down. 3 Actionable Takeaways Recognize one person this week who's shown you unconditional love, and tell them. Why it works: Sean's grandparents taught him that love isn't transactional. Naming it out loud strengthens the bond and reminds you what real relationship looks like. Have one conversation this week where you ask someone a real question and actually listen, no phone. Why it works: Like the "speed friendship" activity Sean uses in his classes, genuine connection happens when you're fully present. Technology disconnects us; real talk reconnects us. Show up for someone's hard moment, even if you don't have all the answers. Why it works: Sean spent 22 years as a coach recognizing kids who needed an extra "atta boy." Sometimes presence matters more than perfection. Be the adult who sees them. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Sean's papa worked on the construction of Disneyland itself and operated the steam engine train for decades, Walt Disney's first name policy created a culture where employees felt genuinely valued The moment Robert finally drops his walls and says "please don't leave me" to Giselle mirrors the real work of letting someone change you John Gottman's definition of happily ever after: both partners are known, valued, and accepted for who they are and who they're becoming, not a destination, but a practice Sean's insight on why he became an educator: to be the father figure he didn't have, and to recognize kids in similar situations who needed positive male role models The power of "speed friendship" activities: when you give people assigned topics and permission to move through them, real connection happens faster than small talk ever could Esther Perel's truth: the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives, and this includes friendships, mentorships, and work relationships, not just romantic ones Technology as a wall: disconnection through phones is real, and Utah's new cell phone policy in schools might actually force kids back into face-to-face connection ABOUT SEAN YEAGER Sean Yeager is a high school athletic director and former basketball coach with 22 years of coaching experience. He grew up in California as an only child raised by a single mom, with his biological grandparents playing a central role in his upbringing. Both grandparents worked at Disneyland for nearly 40 years, his papa in construction and on the steam engine train, his mamaw in the china shop on Main Street. Sean's career in education stems from his own experience of needing positive adult role models, and he's spent decades intentionally filling that role for students and athletes. ABOUT YES AND LAND Yes And Land explores the leadership lessons, relationship dynamics, and hard choices hidden in the stories we love. Hosted by Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney at RCG Law Group, Disney enthusiast, and business coach for law firm owners at Altium Advisors, each episode connects familiar narratives to real-world wisdom you can actually use. New episodes every Thursday.

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  Episode #38

  Pinocchio and Breaking Free From Your Strings | Kristin Reinbold

  Aug 20, 20261h 32m

  Yes And Land, Show Notes What if the strings holding you back aren't visible? Pinocchio teaches us that becoming real requires proving yourself brave, truthful, and unselfish, but the real work happens in the silence between the wishes. Kristin Reinbold, co-host of The Wisdom of Walt and middle school teacher, knows that journey intimately. She's spent 42 years untangling the strings of adoption, loss, and self-discovery to finally align her insides with her outsides. 3 Actionable Takeaways Invest 15 minutes daily in complete silence , Sit quietly without distraction, meditation, or noise. Listen to what emerges. Why it works: Kristin went from five minutes to 45 minutes of daily silence and found the clarity to break cycles of addiction and self-doubt. Silence is where you hear your own voice. Identify your personal strings and name them , Write down the beliefs, relationships, habits, or narratives that keep you bound. Be specific. Why it works: Kristin couldn't break free from food addiction and toxic patterns until she recognized they weren't problems, they were symptoms of unhealed wounds from adoption and loss. Naming the string is the first step to cutting it. Set boundaries that serve your relationships, not destroy them , When you enforce a boundary, expect discomfort from others. If they care about you, they'll respect it and the relationship deepens. Why it works: Kristin learned that boundaries aren't weapons, they're the foundation of healthier connections. Her students, family, and colleagues respect her more because she protects her energy and shows up fully. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Kristin's journey as an adoptee: always knowing she was adopted, but carrying the weight of both acceptance and abandonment The moment at 18 when she met her biological mother in Oregon and discovered the fantasy she'd written for 18 years didn't exist How unhealed adoption wounds led to toxic relationships, early marriages, and food addiction, until she recognized the real problem was a relationship with herself Losing her father four weeks after his cancer diagnosis, right as she was graduating college Checking into Brighton Recovery Center for 30 days and discovering addiction wasn't chemical, it was relational Raising two children as a single mother on welfare while putting herself through college The moment she watched her eighth-grade students, many with learning disabilities and anxiety, walk across the stage reading their own authentic stories How the cabin on the North Fork of the Santiam River in Oregon became her template for creating belonging for her students The difference between empathy and enmeshment, and how to stay grounded while ABOUT KRISTIN REINBOLD Kristin Reinbold is a middle school teacher in Las Vegas, co-host of The Wisdom of Walt podcast with Dr. Disneyland, and author of an upcoming memoir exploring adoption, loss, and the work of becoming real. Born in Oregon and adopted as a baby, she's spent her career creating spaces where students, especially those with learning disabilities and emotional challenges, feel seen, valued, and loved. Her classroom is designed like a vintage bookstore on Main Street, and her teaching philosophy centers on helping students lighten invisible weights they carry. ABOUT YES AND LAND Yes And Land explores the leadership lessons, relationship dynamics, and hard choices hidden in the stories we love. Hosted by Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney at RCG Law Group, Disney enthusiast, and business coach for law firm owners at Altium Advisors, each episode connects familiar narratives to real-world wisdom you can actually use. New episodes every Thursday.

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  Inside Out and Turning Tragedy Into Purpose | Grace Laubenthal

  Aug 13, 20261h 11m

  Inside Out teaches us that emotions can't be locked away, they have to be felt to move through us. Grace Laubenthal knows this intimately. At 16, a car accident changed her life forever, and what followed was years of learning how to process grief, guilt, and the complex emotions that come with tragedy. Grace is a real estate professional in Utah and podcast host who has transformed her hardest moment into her greatest teacher. 3 Actionable Takeaways Get Curious About Suppressed Emotions, Notice any emotions you're pushing down and ask yourself what's really there. Why it works: Emotions don't disappear when we ignore them; they stay trapped in your body until you feel them fully and let them pass. Audit Your Self-Talk, Pay attention to the words that follow "I am" and shift from doubt into belief when you catch yourself spiraling. Why it works: 95% of our thoughts are subconscious, so conscious awareness of what you're telling yourself is the first step to changing your story. Do Things That Make You Happy, Find activities and people that bring you joy and make time for them, even in small doses. Why it works: Getting to know yourself and what you love is how you become the person you've always wanted to be. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS How Grace processed hitting a cyclist at 16 and the months of uncertainty that followed The moment she learned the cyclist had passed away and how that shifted her entire life trajectory Why suppressing sadness keeps it trapped inside instead of allowing it to pass through The difference between victim mentality ("this happened to me") and ownership ("this happened for me") How moving to Utah gave her the space to feel safe enough to become her authentic self The Inside Out lesson: joy and sadness work together, and you can't feel one without the other How Grace's family and close friends showed up differently, and what that taught her about real support ABOUT GRACE LAUBENTHAL Grace is a real estate professional in Utah and podcast host who survived a tragic accident at 16 that killed a cyclist. Rather than hide from that story, she leaned into it, spent years in therapy and coaching, and rebuilt her life around the belief that everything happens for her, not to her. She now helps others navigate hard seasons by modeling vulnerability and the power of mindset shifts. ABOUT YES AND LAND Yes And Land explores the leadership lessons, relationship dynamics, and hard choices hidden in the stories we love. Hosted by Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney at RCG Law Group, Disney enthusiast, and business coach for law firm owners at Altium Advisors, each episode connects familiar narratives to real-world wisdom you can actually use. New episodes every Thursday.

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  The Great Mouse Detective and Leading Without Ego | Marianne Johansen on Authentic Leadership

  Aug 6, 20261h 14m

  What happens when your best-laid plans get interrupted by opportunity—and you almost walk away? The Great Mouse Detective answers that question through the lens of a brilliant detective who can't succeed alone, a grounded partner who knows when to step back, and a confident child who refuses to be left behind. Marianne, principal at an arts integration magnet school in Jordan School District, knows that tension intimately. She was hired to be an assistant principal at a junior high during the first week of the COVID-19 shutdown while pregnant with her first child—a moment that forced her to choose between control and collaboration. 3 Actionable Takeaways (Pulled directly from Marianne's closing segment) Bring What You Have to the Table and Be Confident in It — Recognize your specific strengths and contribute them fully, even when you're uncertain. Why it works: The Great Mouse Detective shows that Basil's brilliance, Dr. Dawson's grounding presence, and Olivia's tenacity are all equally necessary—confidence in your unique role builds team trust. You Can't Do It By Yourself—Choose Your Team Carefully — Build a team where every member pulls equal weight and mission alignment matters more than individual style. Why it works: Rattigan's refusal to accept help and his need to tear others down is what ultimately destroys him, while Basil, Dawson, and Olivia succeed because they trust each other completely. When Things Don't Go as Planned, There's a Good Reason—Trust the Process — Accept that interruptions to your plans often lead to better outcomes than you could have orchestrated alone. Why it works: Marianne's entire career path—from PE teacher to arts coordinator to reluctant principal—shows that surrendering control to circumstance, combined with commitment to your team, creates real transformation. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS How Marianne went from planning to teach for "a couple of years" before staying home to building a career as a principal at a Title I arts integration school The moment her boss told her she was "already doing the job" of an administrator—and why she initially resisted Why she almost quit her principal position three weeks before starting, and what changed her mind How Rattigan's refusal to accept who he is (a rat, not a mouse) mirrors what happens when leaders operate from ego instead of authenticity Why kids' attention spans haven't actually gotten worse—they've just shifted to what keeps them genuinely entertained The dream Marianne hasn't achieved yet: taking her students to Disneyland to expose them to experiences beyond their five-mile radius ABOUT MARIANNE Marianne is the principal of an arts integration magnet school in West Valley, Jordan School District. She holds a master's degree in Education and Leadership from Utah State University and has spent her career integrating arts, music, and entertainment into academic learning. She's a pianist who has trained since age five, a freestyle rapper who writes custom songs for her students, and a leader who believes that team alignment and authentic self-acceptance are the foundations of real transformation. Connect with Marianne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-johansen-22b25899/ ABOUT YES AND LAND Yes And Land explores the leadership lessons, relationship dynamics, and hard choices hidden in the stories we love. Hosted by Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney at RCG Law Group, Disney enthusiast, and business coach for law firm owners at Altium Advisors, each episode connects familiar narratives to real-world wisdom you can actually use. New episodes every Thursday.

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  Lion King and Healing Trauma | Alton Fitzgerald White

  Jul 30, 20261h 30m

  ***Content Advisory: This episode includes a candid discussion of childhood sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Our guest speaks openly and vulnerably about his personal experience. We believe this conversation can offer real comfort and connection to listeners who've faced similar experiences — but please take care of yourself while listening, and feel free to skip or pause as needed.*** If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, support is available: RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (24/7, confidential) Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 The Lion King and Becoming Who You're Meant to Be | Alton Fitzgerald White What if the trauma you survived was actually preparing you for your purpose? The Lion King teaches us that we're all scarred, we're all shaped by what happens to us — but we get to decide what comes next. Alton Fitzgerald White played Mufasa on Broadway for 4,380 performances, but his real journey started in the projects of Cincinnati, where a painfully shy kid who was abused and bullied became the king. He's now an author, speaker, and mentor who helps others find the strength that was always inside them. 3 Actionable Takeaways Identify One Person Who Sees Your Potential — Find someone you trust who recognizes something in you that you can't yet see in yourself, and let their belief in you become the bridge to your own. Why it works: Alton's choir teacher, his mentors in theater, and the woman who told him "your voice has something special" were the turning points. One person's genuine recognition can shift everything. Set Boundaries Around Your Energy, Not Your Ambition — Schedule time for something that restores you — whether it's hot yoga, running, cooking, or time in nature — and protect it like you protect your most important meeting. Why it works: Alton sustained 4,380 performances of Mufasa by refusing to let the role consume his entire life. Balance isn't laziness; it's the infrastructure that lets you show up at your best. Choose Gratitude Over Ego When Success Arrives — When you accomplish something big, immediately remember the people and moments that got you there, and let that gratitude anchor you. Why it works: Alton credits his mentors, his teachers, and his faith for keeping him grounded through six Broadway shows. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Growing up in public housing in Cincinnati as the only boy in a household of seven kids, and how that shaped his sensitivity and empathy The moment a choir teacher's simple words — "your voice, the quality of your voice. You've got something special" — unlocked his entire career The difference between letting trauma define you and using it as fuel: "That little painfully shy kid who was abused and teased and bullied became the king" Why Mufasa taught him that quiet strength and presence matter more than a lot of words How he sustained 4,380 performances without burning out by creating a life outside the show Why a mentor's advice before his first Broadway show — "don't take on other people's projections" — became the foundation for protecting his peace ABOUT ALTON FITZGERALD WHITE Alton Fitzgerald White is a Broadway legend who played Mufasa in The Lion King for 4,380 performances, making him one of the most consistent and celebrated performers in theater history. He's performed in six Broadway shows total, including Miss Saigon, The Color Purple, and Ragtime. Beyond the stage, Alton is an author of My Pride: Mastering Life's Daily Performance , a sought-after speaker and mentor f...

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