Podcasts about Disney Consumer Products

5/21/2025 Actor Jake Getman It's Episode 200! A very special episode! Mike and ConversationsRadio Alumni cohosts Joey Vieira, Simone Lockhart, Mia Bella, Violet Tinnirello, Kensington Tallman and Callie Walker welcomed actor Jake Getman for our 200th episode. Jake is currently featured in a national Apple commercial (Apple Intelligence – “Big Flex Son”) and voices a character in the new streaming podcast Montecito, now available on YouTube and all podcast platforms. He was also recently cast in a supporting role in Rush Week, an upcoming independent horror feature currently in development. His credits include Cheaper by the Dozen on Disney+, Just Roll With It on Disney Channel, American Dad! on TBS & Hulu, Cars 3 As Told By LEGO Bricks for Disney Consumer Products (with over 365+ million views on YouTube), and a voiceover role as Flounder from The Little Mermaid for a Disney project recorded pre-COVID. Jake recently co-created, co-produced, and starred in FLAGGED, a thriller/suspense ensemble short film made for the 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. The film's post-production sound was mixed at Waterman Sound Studio by owner Joe Schultz — a full-circle moment for Jake, who had previously recorded there for Pixar's animated feature Elio. Schultz generously donated his time and studio to support the project, spending nine hours with Jake, the film's editor, and producer on the final sound mix. This episode was a blast. It was an honor to have Jake Getman with us for this epic celebration. You can follow Jake on Instagram @jakegetman Thanks everyone for supporting ConversationsRadio. Enjoy this episode!

In this episode of Screw It Just Do It Sessions, Andy Mooney, CEO of Fender and former Chairman of Disney Consumer Products, shares his remarkable journey from a finance background to leading marketing at Nike. Andy talks about the big risks he took early in his career, transitioning from a traditional finance role to overseeing marketing at one of the world's most iconic brands. If you've ever wondered how bold decisions can shape your career, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Sketch artist Ian McKesson joins me on the program to talk about his latest work in the 2024 Topps Chrome Star Wars, the appearance with Mama Breaks at the Burbank Card Show and a little about his background and process. He has appeared on many Star Wars sets for Topps in the last couple years. It was a fun conversation and it was fun to get to talk with him! In the Homestead keeping segment a brief bit on the recent agreement between Toppps and Disney to start developing and producing Marvel, Disney & Pixar trading cards globally. Previously some of this was only outside the U.S. More will be talked about in the shows ahead. From Topps/Fantatics: https://investor.fanatics.com/news/news-details/2024/Topps-Expands-Existing-Trading-Card-Deal-with-Disney-Consumer-Products-to-Include-Global-Disney-Marvel-and-Pixar-Card-Rights-Continues-Existing-Global-Star-Wars-Collaboration/default.aspx Find Ian online on Instagram @ianmckesson Need a good haircut? Check out the salon owned by Ian & wife Season www.maryjanesalon.com 128 N Main Ave, Fallbrook, CA 92028 If you have a question or comment, find me on the  socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky Substack, Hive @rebelbasecard  More designs are up on the TeePublic store with more to come! Help out the show and find some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-card

Join our host Cassie in this week's episode as she chats with Brian and Kelsey from Disney Consumer Products to learn more about how our teams make our stories immersive experiences in the gaming world.   Brian is an Associate Product Development Manager for Marvel Games and has spearheaded efforts to collaborate with developers to make the gaming experience more accessible for players. Kelsey, a Producer III at Disney/Pixar Games, has worked on games such as Disney Illusion Island and Disney Dreamlight Valley, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish.

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week's show by talking about the construction permits that just got filed for Disney's Animal Kingdom. They then discuss the “Encanto” -themed show that will be presented in front of CommuniCore Plaza later this Summe Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: What's the difference between a Milky Way bar and Three Musketeers Which Dinoland U.S.A. structures are supposed to survive this side of Disney's Animal Kingdom being transformed into an “Encanto” -themed area What toy line did Disney Consumer Products launch in the mid-2000s with the hope that it would then become a “Disney Princesses” -like success with little boys Which “Clueless” star did Disney originally cast as Tinker Bell's speaking voice How did Tom Staggs alter Jay Rasulo's original plans for the Fantasyland expansion that was first announced back in September of 2009 Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa & Jim Hill start off this week's show by talking about the construction permits that just got filed for Disney's Animal Kingdom. They then discuss the “Encanto” -themed show that will be presented in front of CommuniCore Plaza later this Summe Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: What's the difference between a Milky Way bar and Three Musketeers Which Dinoland U.S.A. structures are supposed to survive this side of Disney's Animal Kingdom being transformed into an “Encanto” -themed area What toy line did Disney Consumer Products launch in the mid-2000s with the hope that it would then become a “Disney Princesses” -like success with little boys Which “Clueless” star did Disney originally cast as Tinker Bell's speaking voice How did Tom Staggs alter Jay Rasulo's original plans for the Fantasyland expansion that was first announced back in September of 2009  Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, a lot of entertainment is returning, Disneyland Half Marathon information, new additions to San Fransokyo Square, Disneyland First Timer tips, a new segment on the show, and we talk our predictions for 2024, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: A bunch of entertainment is returning for 2024. Mickey's Mix Magic will return January 8th through March 21st. Wondrous Journeys will run right after from March 22nd through April 14th, followed by Mickey's Mix Magic again April 15th through April 25th. Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular will then return from April 26th through August 4th. Magic Happens returns on February 2nd with no end date specified. – BREAKING: Return Dates Announced for ‘Mickey's Mix Magic,' ‘Wondrous Journeys,' and ‘Magic Happens' at Disneyland – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) https://blogmickey.com/2023/12/wondrous-journeys-returns-to-disneyland-for-a-limited-time-in-2024/ https://blogmickey.com/2023/12/magic-happens-parade-returns-to-disneyland-in-early-february-2024/ https://www.micechat.com/376261-disneyland-entertainment-2024/ The 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend guide has been released. The weekend will run January 11th through 14th and include three races, along with yoga inside Disneyland Park. The runDisney Health & Fitness Expo will be at the Disneyland Hotel Exhibit hall, which will also include runner check-in. For the full details, visit the links in our show notes. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/12/full-guide-to-2024-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-released/ https://rundisney-expo.run/ Of course there couldn't be an event at Disneyland without some must-have merchandise! The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend merchandise includes shirts, jackets in multiple styles, ears, bags, and more. Featured on each is the mid-century modern logo for the event. Items will be available at the Disneyland Hotel in the Health & Fitness Expo. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/12/first-look-at-rundisney-2024-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-merchandise/ https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/12/28/sneak-peek-at-7-new-disney-souvenirs-including-an-exclusive-loungefly-bag/ https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/12/rundisney-2024-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-event-merch/ More updates have come to San Fransokyo in December. New signage for the Baymax meet and greet, and commemorative medallion banners have been installed. These smaller additions help to give the area a more complete, lived in look. – PHOTOS: New Commemorative Medallion Banners and Baymax Meet and Greet Sign Added to San Fransokyo Square in Disney California Adventure – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) The mouthful of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has been renamed. Simply Disney Experiences is the new division name. Disney Experiences still includes Disney Parks, Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Consumer Products, and more. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/12/disney-parks-experiences-and-products-renamed-to-just-disney-experiences/ First timers to Disneyland now have an official post from Disney with tips to know on your first visit. The tips are part of the planDisney podcast and include an overview of the resort, ticket types and reservations, attractions and planning tips, entertainment, food and beverage options, seasonal celebrations, and tips for maximizing magic. – Disneyland Resort Tips Every First Timer Should Know | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) Magic Key Holders have more offerings in 2024. Three offerings are coming and listed in the “Extras Unlocked” section of the Disneyland mobile app. The first is a Magic Key popcorn bucket, which includes $1.75 refills. A new PhotoPass Magic Shot will give guests golden Mickey balloons in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Finally, a Magic Key dance party magnet featuring Daisy, Donald, Huey, Dewey, and Louie with a removable purple frame. – New Magic Key Popcorn Bucket and PhotoPass Magic Shot Coming to Disneyland Resort in January 2024 – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) It has been over a year since a fire broke out at the New Orleans Square Train Station and there has been very little progress on the repairs. Construction walls and scrims have been up since the fire, but when the scrims have been rolled up, the damage is still easily visible. No word on when progress will be made. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/12/photos-scrim-removed-from-new-orleans-square-train-station-radio-house-one-year-after-fire-at-disneyland-revealing-no-work-has-been-done/ An unfortunate hoax at the Disneyland Hotel confused and upset guests on December 21st. The Anaheim Police Department received a report of an active shooter at or near the hotel, which caused a “significant police response.” A thorough check of the area was done, and determined the report was a hoax. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/12/22/police-respond-to-active-shooter-hoax-at-disneyland-hotel/ https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/12/disneyland-hotel-evacuated-amid-shooting-hoax-on-thursday-night/ Discussion Topic: 2024 Predictions All that is coming to Disney Parks in 2024: Everything New Coming to Disney Parks in 2024 – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) Tiana's in 2024: https://blogmickey.com/2023/12/portion-of-tianas-bayou-adventure-queue-opens-at-magic-kingdom-as-construction-walls-shift/ and https://blogmickey.com/2023/12/lush-mountain-more-foliage-added-to-facade-of-tianas-bayou-adventure-at-magic-kingdom/

Karri Bean, Senior Manager, LEGO at Disney Consumer Products, shares the secret of leading with empathy, hilarious stories from her travels to Denmark,  and how she oversees all the Disney franchises to transform them into iconic LEGO sets. --- Check out People of Play! https://peopleofplay.com/ --- Hidden Role Podcast is also available on most major podcast networks! https://linktr.ee/hiddenrole --- Visit our website and sign up for our newsletter to get a sneak peak at our upcoming guests: https://www.hiddenrolepodcast.com/ --- Have an idea for someone who should appear on the show? Leave a comment below OR make a suggestion at: https://www.hiddenrolepodcast.com/suggestions

What you'll learn in this episode: How Joe's family history in the Thai diamond trade influences his business today How Joe generates publicity for his brand without a large PR budget Why Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry focuses on selling one-of-a-kind pieces to select clients How to wear bold, colorful jewelry without getting lost Why fine jewelry doesn't have to be limited to precious metals and gemstones About Joe Vilaiwan (Polthakorn Viboonviriyawong) Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry is the work of creative artist and designer Joe Polthakorn Viboonviriyawong, a second-generation jeweler. In his native Thailand, Joe grew up in his family's diamond jewelry business and developed an instinct for identifying quality stones and metals. A natural-born artist, Joe began designing jewelry at age 14, when he created avant grade diamond rings that hinted at his future career. As an independent visual concept designer for major retailers in the United States and Asia, he quickly became known for his bold, eye-catching store window installations. In 2005 in Los Angeles, Joe returned to his roots and launched Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry, which caught the attention of store buyers who recognized his unique blend of art and ornamentation. His meticulously hand-crafted, statement necklaces, cuffs and earrings became top sellers in museum stores and exclusive boutiques as stylish women in international fashion capitals began wearing and collecting his glamorous wearable arts. A favorite among fashion editors, stylists and celebrities, Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry has been featured in magazines, on runways and in film. Joe recently collaborated with Disney Consumer Products to create the couture jewelry collection for the major motion picture, “Oz the Great and Powerful.” Additional Resources: Joe's Website Joe's Instagram Joe's Facebook Photos Available on TheJewelryJourney.com Transcript: Although Joe Vilaiwan is known for creating large, over-the-top jewelry, he insists that anyone can wear his work—and almost everyone has, from Joan Rivers to Iris Apfel. As the founder of Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry, he has made it his mission to find the perfect piece for every client who connects with his work. He joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about how he gets inspired; how he sources the unique materials he uses in his jewelry; and how he has gotten A-list press for his brand without a large budget. Read the episode transcript here.    Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the second part of a two-part episode. If you haven't heard part one, please head to TheJewelryJourney.com.    Today, Joe will tell us how he started his business and who his clients are. Also, we'll hear how he comes up with his ideas. Welcome back.    Do you find that your jewelry sells better in a certain part of the country?   Joe: If I find my right clients, I believe that in every part of the country or a certain part of the world, I think every part of the world, they will have a group or niche who are beautiful inside and out, who are intelligent, who have great taste, a good sense of design. They're very niche, but if I find them, they'll always be my clients. It could happen any time. I have rare clients. There are clients in Palm Springs, in New York, in Europe, in Paris, in Asia. I don't think there's any particular area, but if I find the right group, obviously everywhere in the world they will be my clients.    Sharon: Your company name is Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry. To me, it's wonderful jewelry, but it's also fashion jewelry. Have you considered changing the name?   Joe: No, not at all, and I intentionally called it that. Actually, we also have a fine jewelry collection. You must see it. I do not bring it to the Beverly Hills Art Show because it's a little dangerous because it's outdoors. But we've had a fine jewelry collection for the last six or seven years already, and it's actually been doing very well. We use diamonds, real gemstones, because I have my family backing me up on that in the factory and with sources. My parents bought them in cash and it was a kit, so we have a great source of stones.   However, even when I started with custom jewelry, I still want to call it fine jewelry. For me, fine doesn't have to be diamonds. It's just personal taste, but fine for me means fine craftsmanship, fine material, fine production. You find out about the inspiration and the way I design them. Everything is for fine people. That's what the meaning of fine jewelry is for me. That's why it's become fine jewelry for everyone. Even though it is crystals and shells, the way it's made is not different from the production we use with emeralds or blue sapphire or anything. The craftsmanship is always the best. I think I might be the only company in the world that has a lifetime guarantee. If something happens in the next five or six years when you wear it and you break it, we fix it for you.    Sharon: That's good to know. Is most of your jewelry made here in the States? Where is it made?   Joe: Everything is made in the States. However, I do have a lot of suppliers all over the world in terms of the craftsmanship or some stones. Some type of the necklace might be made in Thailand, might be made in Italy, because in its culture, they might be very, very good in some particular process. Makers in Thailand are very good at finding all those gemstones, the collections for the fine jewelry. In Italy, they are really good with the way they work with metal. So, I have a supplier who has expertise in different techniques, but everything is completed and finished in the U.S.A.    Sharon: Let's say they're good at something in Italy. At the same time, do you go around to different stores and show them their things and hope they'll buy something?   Joe: No, usually I view them as the artisan in his country. I just use them as my suppliers. There are some companies where I don't even know what the finished product will be. Let's say it's the pearls you got, right? Those are actually made from seashells. They blend them and then put them together as a big, look-alike, gigantic pearl. My source for that pearl is South Korea; however, they don't know what I'm going to do with the pearl. I'm the one who puts together the necklace and everything. Therefore, they will not know what the finished product would be, and I don't need to go to South Korea and see who is also using it.    Just by myself with my private clients, I almost don't have enough jewelry to sell to them. Mostly we used to do trade shows, and most of the clients who went to my trade show were museums. We're in museums in London and San Francisco. We are in over 34 art museums all over the world that carry my line, and they've been selling very well. The Metropolitan Opera sells very well with my jewelry. Those are the people and the buyers who will meet me two times a year at the trade shows.    I'm very picky about who's going to carry my line. I'm very picky about my clients as well. I'd rather have a good amount of clients, but they're quality clients. Then we can create a friendship, a relationship. Life is too short, and I like to work in that way so I can be happy and enjoy their company and they can enjoy my company. We can actually have interaction towards my art, and I think that will make everything fun and loveable.   Sharon: If I go to one of the museums in London, and I want to buy a necklace but there isn't one there, is that it?   Joe: That's it, yeah. You will be the only one who has it. That's why having my clothes in your closet, you see they have my signature on it. People really collect them. In the past, we had some collections that have art pieces for design, but the maximum is the other pieces. Some pieces have eight to 10, but that's it. That's the maximum. This way, everything is one of a kind. There's only one of these necklaces in the world, and you will be the only person who has it. I love it that way.   Sharon: I like to know that, but I'm surprised to hear that. Do you have certain craftspeople who work for you?   Joe: Yes, I do have a good team of people who work for me, and I help them as they are single mothers. I give them projects so they can work at home. We meet and I teach them how to do it, and then they can just submit their work that we are planning to do. My things are not mass-produced; they are not machine-made.    That's why I say it's important that these pieces carry the energy of me, who designed them or made them, and the craftsmanship of the people. This is not talking about the stone itself. That also has its own particular energy. It's the cosmic, pure energy to be a great piece of art. We can actually feel that. People can sense that energy. That's why it's important to give the right piece to the right person because then the magic happens. It's going to make you feel completely different. It's like you find the best version of yourself. I do believe everyone deserves that throughout every life.    Sharon: That's good to hear. I'll think about that when I wear it. I haven't worn it yet. You said you named the company after inspiration from your mother, or you attribute it to your mother. Where do you get your other inspiration from?   Joe: I have inspiration all over. I don't have a program of design. My challenge is to start designing. I get inspired so easily. I could see the dirt on the floor and think about the textures, and I have to write it down or schedule it so quickly. One of your questions is do I find the stone first and then design it, or do I design it first and then find the stone? It happens both ways. Sometimes I find a stone that is very interesting and see the picture of the design in my head right away. Sometimes I have the design in my head, and then I find some stone that will suit that design.    For me, inspiration comes from everything. I think you can use this with every perspective of your life if you persevere. You can get inspired from everything around you. You can look at the sky; you can look at nature; you can look at what people wear. I've gotten inspired many, many times with the way the homeless dress in L.A. We have the homeless, and sometimes they dress very funky, very inspiring, and I get inspired from that. You can go to museums or look at things around you. If you are creative and you can actually manage that in your head, you can get inspired very easily.    I get inspired getting things I haven't made yet. Actually, I have to screen that and think about how I'm going to put it into the collection. What would suit what clients if this piece is coming out? Who is the client I would think of? That's how I use my knowledge of advertising, to screen those designs and see what the best time to launch that collection is, who the best people to show this to are. But prior to getting inspired, it's so easy for me. It's not a big thing at all.   Sharon: How do you turn it off? Are you going to bed at night?   Joe: Yeah, that's very challenging. That's what my problem is. My friend was helping me try to find something that pulls my attention. I really can't turn it off because I enjoy it so much. For me, it's like playing. Sometimes I really need to get away and watch something completely different or go work out or travel so I can turn it off. If not, I would always get excited, like, “Think about this. It's going to be so cool.” For me to keep it balanced at this point, my age is very important.   Sharon: Have you thought about or have you had men ask you to design something?   Joe: Yeah, I have a lot of new clients that come in both sexes. A lot of them are gentlemen who are very busy, and they know their wives would love my jewelry. I have a big group of those clients. I always choose the gift for their wives for their anniversary. I have a group of gentlemen who also like big and bold jewelry. Once in a while, I do make some men's jewelry as well. I have clients who love buying men's cuffs and men's rings from me. I do have those kinds that buy for themselves as well. So, it's two groups of gentlemen buying. They are very fun, and so far, I have never failed them in choosing the right piece for their wives or their girlfriends. They're all very good about this.   Sharon: Do they call you or your assistant and say, “It's my wife's birthday”?   Joe: Yes. They call me directly or they call my assistant, or they will make an appointment. For my clients, I only take private appointments. If I'm in town in L.A. or even in New York, people will come to New York and everyone will make an appointment. I have a client who is the first person to make an appointment when I go to New York. She wanted to be the first person to pick everything. I usually have a private appointment for those clients, for some family close to their anniversary or their birthday or a special occasion. They come to an assistant or they call me, and then we'll make an appointment. We'll discuss the design I already have and anything particular or special they want to have in the piece for that certain occasion, and we make it happen.    I have to say that not only do we do jewelry, but we also do a presentation for them. We wrap them. We have the flowers in the box. If their wife collects teddy bears, we have little teddy bears on the card. The gentleman just needs to sign. They appreciate it so much because my team and I prioritize not just the beauty of the creations, but also the feeling, the energy, the complement of the relationship we have with our clients as well. For me, that's the part I enjoy the most: meeting my clients and having my clients in my life. I want to continue doing that. It's not always the product or the jewelry itself. The experience of it is also important for us.    Sharon: Does a person ever come to you and say, “I don't really know what I want,” and you can look at them and see something in them?   Joe: Many times, they say, “Is there something you think will be me?” Many times, I introduce new colors into their lives. I have clients who only wear black all the time, and I introduce a new way for them. I say, “You have to do this because it will make you have much more fun in your life.” I had one client who has now become one of my collectors. I said, “In three months, I'll take it back. You can exchange it to be any black piece you want.” Now she has new colors in her life. Now, she buys red shoes. Now, she wears some lipstick. Introducing new colors in people's lives is something I really like to do because people have to have fun. Colors are made to go. They give you so much fun, such a sensibility in your life, and you should enjoy it. It's my honor to be able to do that and help them have more fun because colors are designed in their lives. Sometimes they just don't know they could pull that off.    At the same time, if they find something I don't think would suit them, I would be honest with them. I would say, “Don't get this because I don't think it will actually complement your skin very well. If you have it, return it.” I would be honest with them. I want to choose the piece that would help them make the neck look longer, make them look taller, complement their eye color. That is my job, to suggest those to them.   Sharon: Do you have people who bring you their designs? Do your craftspeople ever bring you their designs and say—   Joe: No.   Sharon: “I think this is a good design”? Never?   Joe: Never, because people know I want to custom make for clients. I only design what I design. I have only made what I design. So, no, I never have anyone that brings in their design and asks me to do it, because for that, they don't need me. They can go to any jewelry production or jewelry company, and they'll have them do the work. It's easy. They come to me because they want my signature and my design and to wear them.    Sharon: Has anybody ever said to you, “I want this piece incorporated in what you're making. I want this flower. I want you to put this in the necklace somehow”?   Joe: So far, for the past 16 years, I never had that before, maybe because of my brand and my personality. My work speaks very strongly of who we are. People perceive them very quickly and get very quickly that we are one of a kind; we are special; we are unique. People respect that. They know if they ask us to put something, they will usually come in to find my creation that will suit them or ask me to help them find my creation that will suit them. I think that would be the best answer to that.   Sharon: If somebody wants to get ahold of you, what's the best way?   Joe: The best way to get ahold of me is through social media on Instagram, @VilaiwanJewelry. The website is Vilaiwan.com. People often send me messages through Instagram or email me at Joe@Vilaiwan.com. That's the best way you can reach me. Mostly I will post my answer back myself because I like to be involved. I like to know, and I'm excited to know, who is interested in my jewelry because my jewelry is not for everyone. I'm fine with that. I like to look at it that way. If it's not for everyone, then I want to know there is that one person who thinks they will potentially be my client. I would love to know them. So, I always respond to those messages myself.   Sharon: You mentioned, for instance, that in fall you have dark colors and the old color scheme. What if somebody says, “This spring, the colors are”—I don't know what they are, but maybe melon and bright green. Do you have colors that go? Are you influenced by the colors that are popular?   Joe: I'm not influenced by colors so much. The people that know me know I always put together very interesting colors, very unique color schemes. I love to put very dark green with salmon pink, or I would put orange and purple together. That's my signature, too, the combination of colors that people cannot think of, or the colors that people did not know could create a harmony that's interesting. It doesn't have to be a popular color. It can be any colors at any time. If I get inspired and feel like it will be interesting, I will put it together with the design I have, and it will be a fantastic piece. I don't know how to explain it, but if you go through the pictures or see my Instagram, you will see a lot of those pieces I have posted are very unique colors. There are a lot of colors that not a lot of people would think to put together, and those mostly sell very quickly.   Sharon: I was going to ask you, is there anything left? If somebody sees something on Instagram or Facebook and they say, “Joe, I like that one and I really want to get it,” is that left?   Joe: The best is to say, “I want it definitely,” and then they're presented right away. I will put what's sold in the books. I will post “sold” in dollars, and many times, people say, “Well, can you make it again?” and I say, “No, we cannot make it.” A lot of times, it's only one piece of that scale of ruby that I find. So, they are unique. That's why we don't even have enough pieces to supply. With only my private clients, I was still swamped with it. I appreciate that, and I'm really grateful for those clients and the support they have for me through our pieces for 15, 16 years.   Sharon: Wow! I didn't realize it was that long.    Joe: Yes.   Sharon: Thank you so much for being with us today and for telling us. I'm glad things are going so well.   Joe: Thank you, Sharon. Thank you so much for having me. It was great meeting you at the Beverly Hills Art Show. We'll be there again in October, and you will see how completely different it is. Everything you saw at the Beverly Hills Art Show that day is ours. It will be completely new collections that you will see. I'm looking forward to it.   Sharon: So am I. Thank you very much.   Joe: I had so much fun talking to you and your friends. I like people that enjoy life and appreciate art. I appreciate things that are very similar. I think that's what makes it fun, right?   Sharon: That's right. Thank you so much.   Joe: Thank you very much.   Sharon: We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out.   Thank you again for listening. 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What you'll learn in this episode:   How Joe's family history in the Thai diamond trade influences his business today How Joe generates publicity for his brand without a large PR budget Why Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry focuses on selling one-of-a-kind pieces to select clients How to wear bold, colorful jewelry without getting lost Why fine jewelry doesn't have to be limited to precious metals and gemstones   About Joe Vilaiwan (Polthakorn Viboonviriyawong) Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry is the work of creative artist and designer Joe Polthakorn Viboonviriyawong, a second-generation jeweler. In his native Thailand, Joe grew up in his family's diamond jewelry business and developed an instinct for identifying quality stones and metals. A natural-born artist, Joe began designing jewelry at age 14, when he created avant grade diamond rings that hinted at his future career.   As an independent visual concept designer for major retailers in the United States and Asia, he quickly became known for his bold, eye-catching store window installations. In 2005 in Los Angeles, Joe returned to his roots and launched Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry, which caught the attention of store buyers who recognized his unique blend of art and ornamentation. His meticulously hand-crafted, statement necklaces, cuffs and earrings became top sellers in museum stores and exclusive boutiques as stylish women in international fashion capitals began wearing and collecting his glamorous wearable arts.   A favorite among fashion editors, stylists and celebrities, Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry has been featured in magazines, on runways and in film. Joe recently collaborated with Disney Consumer Products to create the couture jewelry collection for the major motion picture, “Oz the Great and Powerful.”   Additional Resources: Joe's Website Joe's Instagram Joe's Facebook Photos Available on TheJewelryJourney.com   Transcript:   Although Joe Vilaiwan is known for creating large, over-the-top jewelry, he insists that anyone can wear his work—and almost everyone has, from Joan Rivers to Iris Apfel. As the founder of Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry, he has made it his mission to find the perfect piece for every client who connects with his work. He joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about how he gets inspired; how he sources the unique materials he uses in his jewelry; and how he has gotten A-list press for his brand without a large budget. Read the episode transcript here.     Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the first part of a two-part episode. Please make sure you subscribe so you can hear part two as soon as it's released later this week.    I was walking through the Beverly Hills Art Show this year. I always said I wanted to go, and this year I finally went. I went in the hopes of finding some unusual jewelry, and that's exactly what I found. If you know me, you know I like statement jewelry, and that's exactly what Joe Vilaiwan's jewelry is. He is the founder and creator of Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry.    If you know me, you know exactly what I like. I couldn't decide what to choose: the over-the-top necklace or the more recognizable pearls with diamonds set in. The pearls were larger than anything you would see in real life, so you immediately knew they weren't real and presumed the diamonds weren't real, either. What to choose, the white pearls or the black pearls? They're both fabulous. Clearly, I wasn't the only one who had to have this jewelry, as the booth was swarming with people. Today, Joe will tell us how he started his business and who his clients are. Also, we'll hear how he comes up with his ideas. Joe, welcome to the program.   Joe: Thank you for having me. My name is Joe Vilaiwan. I'm the designer and owner of Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry.   Sharon: Fine jewelry. I didn't even try and tell you what his real name is because I don't think I could spell it, and I don't know if I could say it.    Joe: Joe is my nickname in Thai because everybody in Thailand has a long, complicated last name. So, it's a last name. Everyone has a big name, so my parents also called me Joe. My friends call me Joe as well. Vilaiwan is actually my mother's name, which means beauty in Thai. I use that to honor my mother, who is my inspiration and who taught me about business. My family had a diamond business in Thailand. I grew up with it, and that's how I learned and got inspired and knew about jewelry.   Sharon: That's really nice, that it means a nice thing in Thai and that you wanted to honor your mother.    Joe: Yes.   Sharon: Did you work for somebody else first or did you come here?   Joe: For the jewelry business, I have to say the only person I worked for is my mom and the other was a cat. When I was 12, I started helping my mom in her jewelry business, in her diamond business. I helped her when I was very young. However, I got my bachelor's degree in advertising. Then I came to the U.S. to continue my education and my master's degree, which is in interior design and research communications. I took my shot at being an interior designer and concept designer for many, many years and got really successful in that field.    I wanted to have something on my own before I'm 30, so I decided that jewelry would be the best business for me. However, growing up, I'm learning about myself. I tend to notice that I've been drawn to big pieces or very bold and strong concepts of art and commercial arts. Therefore, I wanted to do more handmade, fine costume jewelry because I cannot use gems in big pieces of mine. That's how my business started. Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry was started in 2002. So, it's over 15, 16 years ago.    Sharon: I saw that you have done a lot of work, and you've gotten a lot of press for your designs. I can see why that would be of interest to you.    Joe: I'm very, very blessed with all of the praise and everything, considering that I don't have, or I've never hired, a PR firm. All the praise I got, it just went directly to me, with the project we did for Disney for the movie “Oz the Great and Powerful,” with all those fine fashion shows, fashion weeks, the praise all over the world, all the museums that carry my creations. I'm very blessed that I met people who actually appreciate my creations and believe in my talents.    Sharon: Would you say you decided to go after this PR, even though you didn't have a PR firm?   Joe: Yes, I did not have a PR firm. I did not hire a PR firm. I come from an advertising background, so I have a definite perspective about this even though I don't have it. That's why I say I'm very fortunate that those people and those players try to find me and contact me directly. That's how I got all that praise and all those awards.    Sharon: Would you say that most of your jewelry or all of your jewelry is statement jewelry? I thought you had a great definition of it.   Joe: People now come to me, and I will not have simple little things or small, little diamonds or small, little pieces. People come to me because they want unique. Either size, big or small, that I create—the smallest one was too big for some people, but they come to me because it's very special. It's one of a kind. It's the sole concept itself. That's what I'm known for.   Sharon: If I had a special dress and I wanted you to design something for it, but I didn't know who you were or I didn't know anything about your jewelry, what would I do?   Joe: Usually people find me. I have to say I'm very blessed again, because the best thing that happened to my business is actually my clients. Mostly the clients recommend other clients. Good people will bring good people to your life. I have this empire of great clients because my clients recommend clients. When I say my clients, they're not just saying it to be nice, but they seriously make appointments for their friends or make sure their friends make appointments to come see me. Sometimes they even set their appointment so they can make sure that me and the friends come together, and that those friends get in to see my creations. All my creations are one of a kind, so they run out very quickly. They sell out very quickly, so they're always waiting for the new pieces that will come out and try to get them before anyone else. Basically, clients recommend clients.    I also have social media. Do I want jewelry on my Instagram? Do I want fine jewelry on Facebook? People also can find me on those. The reason I don't carry in department stores is because, again, it's one of a kind, so they will run out quickly. I cannot go into the retail system. Also, I want my clients to be special, to be the only person who has the piece. When she wears that piece of jewelry to a particular event, she will be the only one. She would definitely be the star. I wanted to keep that spiritually and to be the lady of my life.    Usually, I never have a client who actually brings me a dress and tells me to design something for that dress. Mostly, they get the jewelry and find the dress to work around my jewelry. If they have the dress and they want to wear that dress particularly, they will come and choose the pieces they already created and I already have. I will help them find the right pieces. I have never done anything custom for a particular dress before. I actually find something I already have, that I already created, and is suited.    So far, for the past 16 years, we've been a success. There's actually an interesting story. Some of my clients who always wear big designer brands—you can name it from the top of the world. She was going to an event. One time, she bought this necklace from me. This necklace was very over the top, and she said she saw my fashion show in August. That one was in Palm Springs. It's called El Paseo Fashion Week. I had a silver and black dress, but it's a very sweet kind of dress, and she asked me, “Who's the designer?” She wanted to get one and buy that dress with my necklace.    So, I sent her the recent necklace she bought with that dress in her size. I did not tell her who the designer was, and she wore it. She brought so much attention, so much praise about it. Finally, she asked me, “Who's the designer?” and I told her that the dress was only $19. I actually bought it in downtown L.A. and it could be worn in five ways. That was a shock to her. Basically, if you have my jewelry, you can honor it with other designer dresses, but you don't have to be caught up to wear something expensive or some very well-known brand. You can buy something very basic and simple. The first thing seen is not my jewelry; it's you. My jewelry is just supporting that dress to help you shine your own light at that particular event.    At the same time, you do not need to wear it so dressy for a night event. Mostly all my pieces are practical because they are handmade. You can actually wear them casually with a T-shirt and jeans, and you will look like a rock star as well. That's why my clients love my jewelry; because they can wear it casually or dressy. Also, that's why they love to collect them. Mostly all my clients are collectors, and they are my clients for at least five or six years. I have many of them that have been my clients for over 10 years. When I say over 10 years, it doesn't mean they buy one time and then in the next 10 years another time. No, they've consistently been buying almost every month or every few weeks for the past 12 years or 13 years because they collect them.   Sharon: Do you have a seasonality? Do they come to you because they know it's the fall season and you're going to have new stuff? Is it something different for Christmas?   Joe: Interestingly, my jewelry doesn't have any season. I don't have a season where this piece will do well, then this piece or something like that. I know for sure that my vacation is during the holidays. Before the holidays, yes, it's busy, but during the holidays, everyone is doing our own thing. I also visit my family, and then it will get picked up again after the holidays in January or February.   I don't necessarily think the world now relies on, “Oh, it's spring and summer. You need to wear bright colors, pastel colors. In fall, you need to wear darker colors and something sparkling.” I don't think those kinds of rules are any expectation anymore. Sometime in summer, I have something in white or something that really sparkles, too. People wear whatever they want to wear, whatever can make them feel good about themselves, whatever they are actually comfortable with.    So, my answer is my jewelry is not seasonal. People will choose and always love what I create. They will wear what they want to wear in any time of their lives, in any season they want. They enjoy it because the most important thing is that when you put the right piece of jewelry on the right person, the combination of the energy of the person itself and the energy of the creator, the designer, the craftsmanship and everything, everything will be in harmony. That makes you grow. The aura comes, and it will make you feel good about yourself.    The emphasis is on that because even though it's a big and bold piece of jewelry, I have to finish everything on the real form. It needs to blend in well with the ongoing structure. It's not going to be something that's big and bold and just attached to your body. It needs to blend in and be a part of your body, so you feel like this is a part of you. It will help complement your energy and your own ability, and that is why it sparkles. The smile will be more beautiful, and you'll become your own self and the best version of you. I think that's my job as a designer.   Sharon: So, people bring their dresses to you, and you make the jewelry. That's what you're saying?   Joe: No, what I'm saying is that mostly they will buy my jewelry and find a dress themselves. Or, if they bring one in, they will find what I already have.   Sharon: I see.   Joe: I will help them in that process, to help them find what I already have that will complement the dress they bring. Does that make sense?   Sharon: Yes, now I understand. Do you find that some people say, “Oh, that's too much. I could never wear that. It's too big. It's too over the top”?   Joe: Yes, I've actually experienced that many times. What I've learned from my experience is they will say that the first time, but once it's on them, once they try them on, everything's just fine. Then they will say, “I could not wear anything small anymore. I want something that's big and bold.” They know it's not the size; it's the personality. That's what is actually more important. If you have a personality that's big enough, that's great enough, that's fine enough to carry my jewelry, whatever size that is, that's what you will find.   I have a client that's very petite and only wears big jewelry. Another client used to be one of my collectors as well before she passed away. She was very petite. Most people have necks that are 15 to 16 inches, but everything she bought, I had to customize the neck for her to be 14 ½. She's very small, very petite, and she only wears big, huge pieces of mine. Another collector only wears huge pieces of mine. Sometimes she will put two or three of my necklaces together on top of each other. It's not about the size, but yes, for people who've never known me, who have not seen my art jewelry before, sometimes the reaction is, “Oh my God, that is so big. That is so sparkling.” I always request them to try them on because you will see that sparkle in the eye. You will know that's the right piece on the right person.   Sharon: Do you ever watch the red carpet, the award shows, and see your jewelry on them?   Joe: Yes. In the business, you basically have to pay for PR for those actors and actresses to wear it. I don't have a lot of PR money. Every season they contact me so I can have my pieces worn on those red carpets, but I don't believe in that. My pieces are doing very well. All my lovely clients, if they want my pieces, have to pay for them. I never give my pieces out for free. Every single client of mine pays the same price as my regular clients. All my clients are the same, as I always say, and I treat them the same. If you love it, you need to respect the artist and you have to possess them. I don't believe in paying someone to wear your jewelry on the red carpet. I don't believe in that. Therefore, when I watch it, it's mostly the brands that can afford it: Chopard, Cartier, expensive, real diamonds or pieces they have the budget to put in.    For me, it's a little bit boring. Once in a while, I will see some pieces that are strong and interesting, but mostly it's not. I have a lot of clients who go to red carpets, not as an actress, but they go there as a producer, their lawyer, their agent and other things. They will buy my jewelry, and they bring more attention from all those stars. I don't attach to those kinds of things, that it needs to be famous on a red carpet. For me, all my clients are the same, whether you are a famous actress or you're a housekeeper. Everyone is treated the same.   Sharon: We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out.  

Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 204 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Celeste Perez on this week's show with our host, Misa Chien. Celeste is a creative entrepreneur with experience in branding, product development, multimedia content creation, and marketing. Her latest food and beverage product is Droplet, a stress-balancing adaptogen beverage. Since its launch in March of 2020, Droplet has since won two Dieline Awards in Brand Identity and Packaging, and has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, and Vogue. The brand is now available at drinkdroplet.com, Erewhon Market, Urban Outfitters, and over 450 independent retailers in the USA, Canada, and EU. In 2015, Celeste launched Well Fed, a modern branding studio and product foundry. Well Fed's clients include celebrity talent, VC's, and CPG innovators like Range Media, tyb.xyz, Wanderlust Creamery, and SBE Hospitality Group's portfolio of luxury properties worldwide. Prior to Well Fed, Celeste started her career doing product development at Disney Consumer Products, and launched her first DTC organic skincare line, Nectar, at the age of 23. In 2017, Celeste launched Artful, an all-online design studio providing meaningful work for creative women. With designers, developers, and content creators, Artful offers fair pay and flexible work schedules for women in developing economies. Her experience as a freelance creative also led her to start FreelanceIsntFreeCA.org, a campaign to enact laws protecting California's 2 million freelancers from non-payment. Celeste graduated from USC with a degree in broadcast journalism, and minors in music and entrepreneurship. A champion of LA's food scene, Celeste became a trusted local community & culture guide for corporate teams at Google, Airbnb, YouTube, and Nestlé. As a host, her "bite-sized" food and travel videos have garnered millions of views on AppleTV and Tastemade, where she has also hosted episodes of Taste Test, a foodie trivia show for Snapchat Discover. Celeste is based in Los Angeles and proudly represents her Filipino-American heritage. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: https://asianhustlenetwork.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianhustlenetwork/support

During pregnancy, we wait nine long months (some more, some less) to meet our precious babies. Then, once our babies enter the world, our world is truly never the same. Everything is about the baby. And everyone begins asking about the baby. Yes, the baby is extremely important, but what about the mom? Our guest today, Becky Vieira, is saying, "Enough about the baby!" She wants to bring more attention and support to new moms, and we're chatting with her all about it. Who is Becky Vieira, aka WittyOtter? We're excited to have Becky Vieira as our guest! Becky is the voice behind the popular Instagram mom account @WittyOtter, where she is leading the shift in how women speak about motherhood. Becky has been a go-to writer in the parenting space for more than seven years for sites like Baby Center and Scary Mommy. Before becoming a writer, she spent fifteen years as a publicist for some of the biggest public relations agencies. She represented major consumer brands, including Mattel's Barbie®, Disney Consumer Products, and the charitable Stand Up to Cancer program. Becky now lives in Northern California with her husband and son, and we are pumped to "chick chat" with her about the first year of motherhood. In this episode, we chat with Becky about all things motherhood, strategies for thriving, and how we can shift the traditional perspective of the first year of motherhood. Becky is hilarious and honest in sharing her struggles during her first year of motherhood. She touches on her experience with postpartum depression, the problems she faced in her marriage, and her post-baby body image. We appreciate her strength and willingness to share her own personal stories to help better prepare moms for the reality of that first year and strategies for thriving. It's a great episode that we think every new mom should listen to. Becky's Resources Her Book: Enough About the Baby: A Brutally Honest Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood Her Social Media: Instagram: @WittyOtter Twitter: @WittyOtter_ Facebook: @WittyOtter Buy Nothing Project  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

His unique blend of financial acumen and passion for music has been a driving force behind his success. And his leadership style has been instrumental in creating some of the most iconic brands in the entertainment industry.   I am excited to have Andy Mooney, a renowned brand builder who's worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. He is perhaps best known for his role as the CEO of Disney Consumer Products, where he led the division to record profits through innovative branding and marketing strategies. Prior to that, he worked for Nike for over 20 years and played a key role in establishing the company's dominance in the athletic apparel market.   If you found this trailer intriguing and want to hear the full conversation, don't miss out and make sure to check out our main episode and join us for an enlightening conversation with Piers Linney.

His unique blend of financial acumen and passion for music has been a driving force behind his success. And his leadership style has been instrumental in creating some of the most iconic brands in the entertainment industry.   I am excited to have Andy Mooney, a renowned brand builder who's worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. He is perhaps best known for his role as the CEO of Disney Consumer Products, where he led the division to record profits through innovative branding and marketing strategies. Prior to that, he worked for Nike for over 20 years and played a key role in establishing the company's dominance in the athletic apparel market.   In this interview, Andy discussed his experience as the CEO of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, one of the world's largest guitar manufacturers. Mooney also shared how he was able to turn things around for Fender by focusing on the company's heritage and developing new products that catered to the changing needs of musicians. He talked about the importance of having a strong brand and staying true to its identity while also adapting to the times and embracing new technologies.   Mooney also shared his thoughts on the future of the music industry and the role of technology in shaping it. He believes that music will continue to be an essential part of people's lives and that technology will only enhance the way we experience and consume music.   Find out more about Andy Mooney via LinkedIn & Website.   If you enjoyed this episode, please leave the show a rating and review on Apple Podcast or your preferred podcast platform. Finally, you can reach me on my Instagram if you have any feedback or suggestions for future episodes, I'd love to hear from you!   Are you looking to launch your own podcast? To learn more about our services and book a strategy call with me, simply visit www.podpreneur.co.uk. Start your podcasting journey today!

Danny Slowik returns to The Mouse and Me this week where he and Scott finish their conversation about his time working for Walt Disney Attractions in marketing and as an assistant producer for Disney Consumer Products for Latin America. Danny also shares what he appreciates about Disney even more now that he's an adult, a Disney tradition he must do every time he visits the parks, and they talk in depth about food, snacks, attractions, and shows in the parks and so much more!  Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themouseandme/support

Danny Slowik began his Disney career at the Disney Store and he quickly transitioned to Disney-MGM Studios as a tour guide, gangster, and bandit on The Great Movie Ride. Also at Walt Disney World, Danny worked in Magic Kingdom at Splash Mountain and as a skipper at Jungle Cruise and went on to work for Walt Disney Attractions in marketing and as an assistant producer for Disney Consumer Products for Latin America.  Danny is also a pilot (he flies Embrarer 145 jets for United Express), divemaster, teacher, and an actor with extensive experience in voiceovers, character development, theatre, and film analysis. He studied Shakespeare at London's Globe, taught English in Beijing, taught theatre in the Broward County Public Schools for 25 years where he also served as the Fine Arts Department Chair, and at the district level, served on the Holocaust Education Committee. Danny and Scott are old pals. They met during Scott's junior year, Danny's senior year in high school. Their theatre department, under the direction of Ira Kinder, did 7 shows each year - a musical, a dinner theatre production, a musical revue, a one-act play, 2 straight plays, and a summer show. While Scott was on the stage in these productions, Danny worked behind the scenes, doing sound and lighting design and also served as the light operator and stage manager for the shows at the school. Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themouseandme/support

Becky Vieira is the voice behind the popular Instagram mom account, Witty Otter where she is leading the shift in the way women speak about motherhood to get away from the martyrdom and take time for their mental health and overall well-being. Before becoming a writer, Becky spent more than fifteen years as a publicist for some of the biggest public relations agencies representing major consumer brands, including Mattel's Barbie®, Disney Consumer Products, and the charitable program Stand Up to Cancer. Her newly released book, Enough About the Baby, was written as a gifting guide to new moms, who want to be great caregivers (and) get their needs met too!  What to expect in today's BBP episode:-        How taking time out for yourself helps your baby-        Unique ways to get some self-love time in that don't require airplanes or trains-        Navigate imposter syndrome by getting proof from experts you trust -        Why shaming is so rampant for new momma's-        Understanding momma's mental health matters too More about Becky VieiraBecky Vieira provides practical, actionable, and honest advice, with a strong focus on prioritizing self-care, creating healthy boundaries, and staying sane in this newborn-obsessed culture. She draws on her own experiences and interviews with other moms and experts to get to the bottom of the most taboo topics - from managing nosey in-laws and an anxious partner - to surviving the first postpartum poop and when to seek out help for depression. Contact Becky VieiraWebsite: thewittyotter.comFollow on Social: www.instagram.com/wittyotterGet the Book: Enough About the BabySubscribe, REVIEW, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa Ren Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout, navigate relationship hurdles, and what overall work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional personal development podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or your favorite podcast app to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.If you are a woman entrepreneur who is ready to heal from emotional pain that seems to be inhibited you from living fully in work/life (and LOVE), it may just be time for you to get radical and reclaim your power. Visit http://beintentionallyselfish.com to evolve, arrive (and) expand…Now Go! Enjoy the balance of your day, but remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening! Naketa Ren Thigpen is a Balance (and) Relationship Advisor activating power couples (and) potent humans ready to self-actualize wholeness |Architect of Intentionally Selfish Suite Incubator- Training & Certification for Women Entrepreneurs| Podcast Host & Transformational Speaker. Interested in learning more, visit www.thigpro.com Ready to activate joy in work/life (and LOVE), enjoy this Complimentary Masterclass at asknaketa.com

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Our guest on this episode took the consumer electronics brand, Belkin, from $400 million to one billion dollars in annual revenue in only four years. As the president of Kenmore Craftsman Diehard for Sears Holding he transformed these iconic American brands by launching Kenmore and Diehard exclusively on Amazon with Kenmore becoming the first major appliance to be sold on Amazon. He is the former president of the Disney Stores Worldwide…and so much more! As someone who has seen just a few economic cycles while running major brands, I could not think of a better guide for us all than my friend, Tom Park, who offers specific and sage advice, especially for middle and lower middle market companies, as we continue to move towards increasingly uncertain times.  We also talk about consumer product trends, managing expenses, focusing on the customer experience, building infrastructure to get ahead of the curve, employee retention, creating a culture of accountability to achieve budget, the importance of market share analysis, leading well and so much more. You're going to want to listen to this episode twice as Tom shares so many nuggets from his vast experience, all of which he continues to use today as Managing Director of Portage Point, where they offer interim management, performance improvement and board services to stakeholders in periods of distress, underperformance and transition.  About Tom Park Tom Park joined Portage Point in December 2020 and currently serves as a Managing Director offering interim management, performance improvement and board services to stakeholders in periods of distress, underperformance and transition. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors for Howard's, a large independent appliance and consumer electronics retailer Prior to joining Portage Point, Tom was CEO of Incipio, a consumer products company, until he left in 2019. Tom served as President of the Kenmore Craftsman Diehard for Sears Holdings. Tom was hired in 2015 to transform these iconic American brands to maximize their value by externalizing the brands after nearly 100 years of being exclusively sold at Sears. Under Tom's leadership, the Kenmore and Diehard brands were launched exclusively on Amazon. Kenmore is the first major appliance brand to be sold on Amazon and included delivery and installation services performed by Sears. Tom was instrumental in negotiating the sale of The Craftsman Brand in 2017 to Stanley Black & Decker for $900m Prior to joining Sears, Tom held several executive positions at Belkin International, a global leader in mobile accessories, wireless networking products and IOT smart products. Positions within Belkin included President Linksys Networking Division, President of the Americas, Chief Operating Officer and CFO. During his tenure of a dozen years, Belkin saw significant growth, more than doubling the business to $1B. Prior to Belkin, Tom spent a decade with the Walt Disney Company where he was President of the Disney Stores Worldwide. In addition, he held executive positions with Disney Consumer Products. Tom was Controller for the $3B consumer products business and Controller for Walt Disney Imagineering, the design and development group for Disney theme parks Tom graduated from Villanova University with a BS in Accounting in 1979 and began his career with Unisys holding several positions in finance and accounting for over 12 years. Tom serves on several advisory boards, including the Villanova School of Business. Tom lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife, Lisa Adubato Park, and is the proud father of four children and one granddaughter. Connect with Tom Park LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-park-545717b/ Website: https://portagepointpartners.com/team/tom-park/ Email: Tpark@pppllc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's go shopping! This week on the Carousel Project Podcast we're covering the history of The Disney Store. Our journey starts back in the 1920's when Walt and Roy first licensed a Disney character! (Hint: It's NOT Mickey.) We take a trip through the rise and fall of the Disney Store starting all the way back in 1987! Josie, Kait, and Adam discuss their favorite Disney Store memories, merchandise, and more. You'll also learn WAY too much about Disney Consumer Products, so strap in! Want to learn even more about the history of the Disney Store? Check out some past Disney Store ads, videos, articles, and more in the show notes below! Disney Store Commercial 2000 The Rise and (Semi) Fall of The Disney Store | Midway to Main Street Disney Beanies | World Collectors Net Selling Mickey: The Rise of Disney Marketing Disney Consumer Products History | Wikipedia Disney Reimagines Retail With New E-Commerce Destination and Prototype Store Design On This Day in Disney History - First Disney Store Opens THE CAROUSEL PROJECT PODCAST PATREON IS HERE! Become a member now. Learn more about our hosts, the podcast, and more! Have a question for the Carousel Project Podcast team? Send us an email to carouselprojectpod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram! We would love to hear from you! Want to help our podcast audience grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a friend! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of Finding Career Zen, special guest Kathi Riddle is here to share her journey and lessons learned through 27 years with The Walt Disney Company. Growing up and attending college in Oklahoma, Kathi accepted a position after graduation to work as an auditor for Deloitte & Touche. Three years later, she realized that she wasn't happy with the career path she had chosen. It would take a leap of faith to chase after her dreams, but with the encouragement and support of a career mentor, Kathi believed she could achieve her goals. So, she packed her things and moved across the country to Orlando, Florida to work for Disney, her dream company.  Today, Kathi is Vice President, Business Process and Transformation of Disney Consumer Products, Games, & Publishing; a role and title she earned through years of dedication, effort, and consistent performance at the highest professional level. Tune in to this episode for exceptional advice on how to make your dream career a reality. Career Advice:When you can pursue your dreams, you should. That sense of urgency and ticking clock that so many young people feel pressure by isn't real. It is so rare to find something you genuinely want to do, so if you find it, pursue it.   Understand the value of a mentor. A mentor can be a family member, expert in their field, or leader of a company. Look for these people and value them. They will give you good advice and some even have influence to help you get to the next level. Earn respect. Respect isn't given, it has to be earned. Your seriousness and passion towards your career will be noticed. The same path doesn't work for everyone. Your path may change along the way and that is okay! You don't have to have it all figured out based on a specific timeline. Where you are does not have to be where you will end up. Ambition breeds optimism. You have to believe it's achievable or where would your ambition be? Your enthusiasm will separate you from everyone else. Everyone has the potential to show that kind of drive and effort, but very few actually do it. Believe in yourself. Have confidence in yourself and take risks. And for women, you are just as smart and just as good because you're a female. You can do anything your colleagues can do!Additional Resources Connect on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathi-riddle-b482704/Speaker at The Culverhouse: https://culverhouse.ua.edu/womens-summit/speakers/ 

Hasbro Marvel Legends have been on our shelves and in our hearts for 20 years now!! Ryan and Lorraine celebrate the 20th anniversary with some folks from Hasbro and Disney Consumer Products and test their Marvel Legends knowledge with a fun trivia game!We also chat about the new Marvel Multiverse RPB Playtest Rulebook, the twists and turns of Marvel Studios' Moon Knight, and the rapidly approaching premiere of Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! News – 01:09Interview w/ Jesse Falcon, Dwight Stall, and Ryan Ting – 14:11Community – 52:47

Get ready to laugh your #$SS off as Storyteller, Sean Perlmutter gives us some tips on adding storytelling to strengthen brand awareness. A specialist with storytelling, branding, and interpersonal communication, Sean Perlmutter has been a coach/consultant for over 15 years, serving clients like Snowflake, Disney Consumer Products, Experi, Veeva, and Centex Homes. In 2018, Sean co-founded Pivotal Twist to foster quantum growth for professionals and organizations through upskilling, brand development, and platform building. Sean was an actor/writer/director as a young man and his experience informed his work in countless ways. A daily meditator and big NBA fan, he lives in the SF Bay Area with his wife and son, wishing he could eat pastry without gaining weight. @dannaolivo @marketatomyacademy @marketatomy @seanperlmutter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We couldn't talk about storytelling without talking to someone with over a decade of experience at THE storytelling company, The Walt Disney Company. Our guest this week is Christopher Connolly. An entertainment marketing guru, Mr. Connolly has extensive experience in leading marketing efforts - at Hasbro early on, and at Disney more recently. At Disney, he led multi-million dollar marketing campaigns for Disney Parks & Resorts. He was also the CMO/SVP of Consumer Marketing at Disney Consumer Products, leading the campaigns for Frozen, Cars, Mickey, Spiderman, and other Disney merchandise.

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to explain to your kids about the pandemic? If you are, we have just what you are looking for! Understanding COVID-19 and quarantine has been challenging for most of us. For parents, explaining the coronavirus pandemic has been even more complicated. Mel Kaspin Blume, the mother of a six-year-old daughter and a three-year-old son, resorted to her innate talent, the art of storytelling. “Screens, Beans, and Quarantines” is the result. This free, downloadable children’s book that teachers from Los Angeles to New York, Atlanta to Denver, are reading to their students via Zoom, is a charming solution. Mel wanted to help them understand this strange new world. You can download your free copy of Screens, Beans, and Quarantines at https://www.onceuponablume.com Mel Kaspin Blume’s “Once Upon a Blume,” is a one-person branding and copywriting agency specializing in the art of storytelling. Before starting her own company, Mel was the former Head of Copy at Disney Consumer Products. She created an in-depth storytelling copy for products from Disney, Pixar, Lucas Film, and Marvel. She has also written for a range of companies, including Forbes and Condé Nast. Join Mel Kaspin Blume me on Tuesday, August 4, 10-11 A.M. CT US. We will be having a conversation about her remarkable life’s journey, and her gift to families everywhere, “Screens, Beans, and Quarantines.”

Mel Kaspin Blume is a copywriter and storyteller and the author of Screens, Beans and Quarantines, a free downloadable children's book addressing the questions kids have about the impact of COVID-19.  With a six year old daughter and three year old son, Mel decided to make up a story to help parents open up the conversation with their kids about the changes in their lives.  Mel also shares how her previous work as Head of Copy at Disney Consumer Products informs her ability to get the attention of both kids and parents with relevant short and snappy dialogue. #COVID19 OnceUponABlume.com Download the transcript here

Mel Kaspin Blume is a copywriter and storyteller and the author of Screens, Beans and Quarantines, a free downloadable children's book addressing the questions kids have about the impact of COVID-19.  With a six year old daughter and three year old son, Mel decided to make up a story to help parents open up the conversation with their kids about the changes in their lives.  Mel also shares how her previous work as Head of Copy at Disney Consumer Products informs her ability to get the attention of both kids and parents with relevant short and snappy dialogue. #COVID19 OnceUponABlume.com Listen to the podcast here

Michelle Valladolid & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking up some of the great artists who will be showcasing their work at this year’s edition of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. They then talk about why Jon Favreau deliberately prevented Disney Consumer Products from okaying production of The Child toys out ahead of the November 12th debut of “The Mandalorian” on Disney+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Valladolid & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking up some of the great artists who will be showcasing their work at this year’s edition of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. They then talk about why Jon Favreau deliberately prevented Disney Consumer Products from okaying production of The Child toys out ahead of the November 12th debut of “The Mandalorian” on Disney+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's largely known that generational differences are an important factor for organisations but a different thing to know what we should do to attract, develop and keep younger talent.   In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David interviews Rowena Bach to discuss on how to handle different generations in the workforce. Learn also about the different challenges that Rowena has seen throughout her career. This conversation explores some of the things L&D teams - and Early Careers specialists - should consider and doing to capitalise on the big opportunities that a good Early Careers strategy can present. They also covered the different trends that companies should watch out for so they can improve their recruitment process and take into mind their senior team members. Discover more about these when you tune in.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  There are two problems that Rowena is trying to solve for organisations:  Macro-level, where your background dictates where you're going  Organisational, recruitment management  It's difficult to handle the team especially if it comprises the 5 generations in the workforce. Each lived a different life that has shaped their values and behaviours right now.  Challenges:  Establishing an inflow of talent  Ageing skill of workforce  (Organisational) Receiving up to 35,000 applications for 100 roles  (Organisational) Low budget  Organisational development and learning and development help the newly recruited people adjust in the workplace.  The new generation base their decision-making process on activism, radicalism, and loyalty, while the baby boomers base it on hierarchy, legacy, and commitment.  Key Trends to watch out for in L&D:  Global skills gap  Impacts of technology on workforce  Access to information  Though the interview might be the most vital part of the recruitment process, it does not envelope everything that we need to know from entry-level talent.  BEST MOMENTS  “Why do L&D professionals and HR professionals stay in this industry? It's because we're in the space that brings something in the business that they don't have time for.”  “Every single one of those is potentially a customer.”  “Every new person that you bring will challenge your organisational dynamic.”  “People have specific reasons why they work.”  “It's almost a fallcy that interviews get you what you need to know about the person.”  “Dealing with equality is not just an ethical imperative; there's so much evidence about how a balanced workforce fastly improves how successful organisations are.”  ABOUT THE GUEST  Rowena Bach is an Early Careers/Future Talent leader with 15 years' experience of setting talent strategies (people and digital), consulting and leading change programmes, and teams, to deliver commercial value.   Prior to this, Rowena was Head of Future Talent at BSkyB following her role as Learning & Development Manager for Disney Consumer Products.  Her current role involves Rowena helping clients get to know the evolving Gen Z landscape, understanding and utilising the Apprenticeship Levy, attracting and retaining diverse candidates in the recruitment process, and ensuring that emerging talent pipelines match the needs of your business.  You can follow and contact Rowena via:  Twitter: @Rowena_Bach  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowenabach/   Website: http://insights.tmpw.co.uk/u/102f64x/rowena-bach   Article mentioned in the podcast, ‘The Global Skills Gap in the 21st Century': https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/global-skills-gap-21st-century-rowena-bach/   ABOUT THE HOST  David James   David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.   As well as being the Chief Learning Strategist at Looop, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D as well as an active member of the CIPD L&D Advisory Board.   CONTACT METHOD   Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/   Website: https://www.looop.co/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disney and Pixar Did That? Advertisements and Animated Commercials –– Join archivists and research specialists from across The Walt Disney Company who help to oversee Disney and Pixar historical collections as they share with you rarely seen advertising campaigns and animated commercials spanning from the 1930s to Pixar’s efforts of the 1990s. Through artwork, film clips, and stories behind some of the familiar, yet no-so familiar projects, learn about a little-known aspect of the creative history of Disney and Pixar while gaining new perspectives on the productions and products themselves. The panelists included: • Elizabeth Spatz, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media Archives • Kevin M. Kern, Walt Disney Archives • Fox Carney, Animation Research Library (ARL) • Christine Freeman, Pixar Living Archives Each bringing wonderful insight directly from the Archive they represent. Along with interesting trivia like: Tinker Bell advertised the first commercially available glass jar with a screw top lid? It’s true, Tinker Bell was featured in the Peter Pan Peanut Butter commercials. Did you know Timothy Mouse and Dumbo touted the comfort and easy ride of the Hudson Hornet v8, new for 1956? Turns out, those Hudson Hornet ads also featured an image of Snow-White driving with Happy in the passenger seat – FOUND IT!!!

Drew Taylor starts off this week's "Fine Tooning" by focusing a spotlight on the first-ever official collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios & Pixar Animation Studios. Then Jim Hill talks about Frank Thomas' struggles when it came to animating those dancing penguins in the original "Mary Poppins" movie. Then Drew & Jim talk about some of the more innovative things that are going on in television animation -- including how Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media moved at warp speed to cash in on Disney Junior's latest star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Taylor starts off this week's "Fine Tooning" by focusing a spotlight on the first-ever official collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios & Pixar Animation Studios. Then Jim Hill talks about Frank Thomas' struggles when it came to animating those dancing penguins in the original "Mary Poppins" movie. Then Drew & Jim talk about some of the more innovative things that are going on in television animation -- including how Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media moved at warp speed to cash in on Disney Junior's latest star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Walt Disney Archives Stage at the D23 Expo is a must do for me. It is the first schedule I check when the lineup is announced, an amazing assortment of Disney history and inside information from the experts. With the dates for the D23 Expo 2019 recently announced (August 23-25) and some recent changes at your local Disney Store, I remembered The Walt Disney Company’s Celebrated Product Legacy and the Exciting Future Ahead session from 2017. Hosted by Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, the session was the first of the day on Friday, the same time as the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony; but knowing that the legends ceremony would be all over YouTube, I decided to cover the product showcase. The description read, “Get an inside look at the making of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel products and collectibles and get a first look at exciting new products before they hit the shelves!” The description did not include the wonderful giveaway bag, preview of the new Disney Store, parade of experts and detailed product history in addition to what’s next. Granted, you may have already seen these products in your local Disney Store and on shelves this past Christmas – but the context, history and Disney Store preview are a wonderful historic record of the D23 Conference 2017.

Zena Contreras - 40 day living A journey of Faith in This Economy - This woman is the queen of making it. Hustle mode ON. Zena has so much information to help move forward positively through life.   Zena is an Author, Speaker, Coach and Intuitive with over twenty years of professional consulting and coaching experience. She is an expert in human resources, recruitment, human behavior, branding and business strategies with an emphasis on motivation.  Zena has a reputation for delivering and exceeding client’s expectations. She is recognized for her ability to identify individuals’ potential, uncover hidden beliefs and remove stumbling blocks.  She is a highly respected and her skills have been sought after and recognized by the following clients.   Zena's Client Involvement: Bank of America, Empower Network, Soul Purpose, Zija, ACN, Origami Owl, Mary Kay, Kyani, Experian, Classic Party Rentals, LoLo’s Brand, Advantage Sales & Marketing, DToolbox, Summit Merchant Solutions, Amgen, Fox Interactive Media / MySpace.com, City & County of San Francisco, Bechtel, Arizona Department of Revenue, WSSC (10th largest energy co. in North America), Indy Mac Bank, KB Homes, International Rectifier, Countrywide, eConnections.com, Target, Pacific Energy, Allergan, KPMG, Nike, Charter Communications, The Walt Disney Company,  Disney Consumer Products, Disney Online, Universal Studios, Warner Bro’s, Southern California Edison International, and Syncor International

Buyers are some of my favorite people in the industry. They act as counselors, gatekeepers, risk-takers and partners. They have the difficult task of maximizing returns on their particular section or category. The better we understand this the more successfully we can partner with them to launch hit products. In this episode I sit down with Paul Dixon who has gained a tremendous amount of experience on both sides of the table as a toy buyer at Target and a sales rep for Disney Consumer Products. His latest endeavor is a fantastic book series, Papa Lemon’s Little Wanderers, which is taking him into the depths of children’s book publishing: http://papalemonedu.com/ Thank you Paul for the great discussion and insight into the mind of a buyer.

In this week's episode on Inside The Mouse Castle, we pay tribute to the late Blaine Gibson, the animator, sculptor and Disney Legend who passed away Sunday at the age of 97.   Blaine began his career at Disney in 1939 as an in-betweener and assistant animator. His feature animation credits include Fantasia, Bambi, Song of the South, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty and 101 Dalmatians.   He considered himself an animator first, but he also had a gift for sculpting. Aware of Blaine's talent, Walt Disney assigned the artist to WED Enterprises (later Walt Disney Imagineering) to create character forms that would transform into Audio-Animatronics. Blaine made significant design contributions to Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion. Arguably, his most impressive accomplishment in Imagineering was overseeing the design of every president up to George W. Bush in the Magic Kingdom's Hall of Presidents.   Even though Blaine retired in 1983, he continued to consult on projects with Disney. The "Partners" statue that depicts Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse standing hand-in-hand at Disney theme parks remains one of Blaine's lasting creations.   All of us at The Mouse Castle send our condolences to Blaine Gibson's friends and family. Rest in peace.   Also in this week's episode: Pixar's Inside Out and Universal's Jurassic World ended the July of 4th weekend box office battle in a virtual tie for first place. They were aided by poor debuts from Terminator: Genisys and Magic Mike XXL. Inside Out's solid performance helped Disney's stable of 2015 film releases (including Avengers: Age of Ultron and Cinderella) pass $3 billion in international box office. It's the sixth year in a row that Disney has passed the $3 billion mark. Marvel's high-tech entertainment roadshow, The Marvel Experience, is closing up shop after finishing its stint in Philadelphia over the weekend. Upcoming appearances in Chicago, New York and St. Louis this summer have been cancelled and tickets are being refunded. Complaints about technical issues, overpriced tickets and poor crowd management have been rampant on Yelp and other social media sites for months. Ant-Man premiered in Hollywood last week. Tim is looking forward to seeing MCU's latest entry when it debuts on July 17th. Anthony has concerns after being unimpressed by the film's sneak preview at Disney California Adventure. It's not just selfie sticks that have gone away at Walt Disney World. Poop candy has exited Animal Kingdom and DisneyQuest is closing at Downtown Disney to make way for the NBA Experience. In business news (Anthony's least favorite kind of news), Christine McCarthy has been named the new Disney CFO, replacing the departing Jay Rasulo. Also, Disney Interactive and Disney Consumer Products, once independent divisions, will now operate under the same umbrella. There are two new exhibitions getting ready to open at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Disney and Dali: Architects of the Imagination will open on July 10th and will feature an audio tour narrated by Sigourney Weaver. Tomorrowland: Walt's Vision for Today opens on July 22nd and will be curated by filmmaker Brad Bird. Enjoy! www.TheMouseCastle.com

Schools back in session and summer's over, so Morgan and Chelsea thought it was fitting to talk about one of the greatest looniest animated movies of all time: Tiny Toons Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation (TTA:HISMV). Highlights D23 Expo News with Morgan. Lines a mile long... it's 3 days for a reason! Disney Live Action: Thor 2, Maleficent, Cinderella, Saving Mr. Banks, Tomorrowland formally known as '1953,' scorpion hunting in AZ. Disney Consumer Products, the line for 'Teen Beach Movie,' Disney App Panel!, Richard Sherman and Alan Menken concert. Pixar: MU Short: Party Central, The Good Dinosaur, The Pixar Theory, Inside Out, Toy Story of Terror, Finding Dory. WDAS: Frozen, (#FrozenFriday Chelsea sings) Get a Horse, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Giants, Moana. When is the next Princess Film? Chelsea's theory. DisneyToon Studios: Fairies and Planes. People in the industry: Winds of Change Miyazaki is retiring, Bob Peterson was no longer directing Pixar's 'The Good Dinosaur,' 'Paperman' director John Kahrs just left Disney, as well as Clay Kaytis, Gleen Keen, and Andreas Deja. Main Discussion: Tiny Toons! It's direct to video for a reason... How it was received back in the day. Surprisingly well! Who are the Tiny Toons? Videos of cars hitting 100K miles 7 different story lines: Plucky & Happy World Land road trip; Babs & Buster floating down the river, and a few others. Morgan's friend's off-road roller blades. Plucky's family: the ultimate dork family; the "spot the car" game. Going on a friend's family vacation. Fifi Le Fume's story line with the hunky Johnny Pew. Find Rob Paulson's characters! Plot hole: how everything wraps up. Mail Bag! StudentAnimations.com - a site to watch student animated films, Cars 3 clarification, our favorite movies and studios, check out our 'Forgotten Gems in Animation' posts!. Pirate bloopers and more! Links Animated Views' review of the TTA:HISMV DVD Buy TTA:HISMV on Amazon Where To Find The Rotoscopers Questions, comments, suggestions? Send us an email at therotoscopers@gmail.com. Send us a voicemail at therotoscopers.com/voicemail or call (406) 646-6575. Find us on the web: therotoscopers.com, twitter, facebook, YouTube, tumblr, instagram, hypable & Animated Views. Visit our sponsors: Audible, Amazon. Where To Find The Hosts Mason Smith: This Animated Life Blog; Twitter Morgan Stradling: Twitter, Instagram Chelsea Robson: Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The INTERCOT Insider Live Episode 22 Technical Difficulties - Please Stand By The Cast: Gary, Jeff, Michael, Carol, Ian & John Brought to you by: Magical Journey's - http://www.yourmagicaljourneys.com The Official Ticket Center - http://www.officialticketcenter.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=tickets&refer=TC21LBC Mousketeer Roll-call! Talking the weather because it's been a slow news week New role playing game - Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom coming. Leave it to us to talk 17 minutes on something we barely know anything about. Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween / parks decorated for fall Halloween Horror Nights - Nobody but John has done them Fantasyland update & timeline INTERCOT's 15th Anniversary Celebration - October 2012 INTERCOT's Best of Refurbs - Jeff says Haunted Mansion, Carol likes Mickey's Philharmagic, Ian goes with the new Star Tours, Michael blasts off with Space Mountain, Gary talks with Crush at Turtle Talk, John prefers Nemo to the Sea Cabs - with reservations. Water Skiing in the Seven Seas Lagoon DVC - why to buy, advantages, is it a good decision? Disney Consumer Products & the Disney Store fail Baby elephant Jabali born at Animal Kingdom