Yes And Land

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

  1. 5d ago

    Encanto and Breaking Free From Perfectionism | Angie White on Self-Worth

    Yes And Land — Show Notes What if the gift you're looking for is actually already inside you? Encanto explores that exact question through Mirabel, who spends the whole movie waiting for a magical gift—only to discover her real power was her ability to see and unlock the gifts in everyone around her. Angie White, COO at Jolley's Corner, knows that journey intimately. She's spent her life learning to trade perfectionism for self-worth, fear of failure for curiosity, and self-abandonment for the courage to step into her own power. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Get Curious When Your Guard Goes Up — The next time you feel defensive or resistant to something you hear, pause and ask yourself why. Why do you feel this way? What's triggering that response? Why it works: Curiosity breaks the automatic shame spiral that keeps us stuck in perfectionism. It transforms a defensive moment into a learning opportunity. Be True to Yourself, Not Just Conforming — This week, identify one area where you're conforming to expectations instead of being authentic. Ask yourself: Am I doing this because it's who I am, or because I'm avoiding shame? Why it works: Self-abandonment creates anxiety and anger. When you align your actions with your actual values, you reclaim your power—just like Mirabel did when she stopped waiting for permission to be herself. Move Forward Even When You Don't Know Everything — Take one small step toward something you want, even if you don't have all the answers or the perfect credentials. Why it works: Angie didn't have an MBA when she started her business, but she figured it out. You don't have to know everything to begin. You learn by doing, and that's where real confidence is built. 🔦 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS How perfectionism masked itself as "not disappointing people" and held Angie back from pursuing her nursing degree The Encanto parallel: Mirabel's realization that "the gift is me" mirrors Angie's journey to understanding her inherent worth Why self-abandonment—conforming to everyone's expectations—creates anxiety and anger, and how recognizing it is the first step to change Angie's inflection point: discovering an eight-year-old version of herself with "frizzy red hair, bossing everyone around"—the wild, authentic self she'd pushed down The business opportunity that taught her she could innovate, figure things out, and overcome obstacles without formal credentials How failing as a leader (difficult conversations with employees) became her greatest teacher, not her greatest shame The difference between guilt ("I did something bad") and shame ("I am bad")—and why that distinction changes everything Transitioning to her COO role and realizing: "This time I'm thinking I have something to offer and I can help" Why curiosity is the antidote to perfectionism, and how asking "why" instead of defending yourself opens doors 👤 ABOUT ANGIE WHITE Angie White is COO at Jolley's Corner, where she oversees operations and leads a team with curiosity and grace. She spent 15 years building a business from the ground up, learning that innovation doesn't require an MBA—it requires willingness to fail, learn, and keep moving forward. A mother of four, lifelong reader, puzzle enthusiast, and self-described rule follower turned safe rule breaker, Angie brings both discipline and heart to everything she does. 📺 ABOUT YES AND LAND Yes And Land explores the leadership lessons, relationship dynamics, and hard choices hidden in the stories we love. Hosted by Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney at RCG Law Group, Disney enthusiast, and business coach for law firm owners at Altium Advisors, each epi...

    Encanto and Breaking Free From Perfectionism | Angie White on Self-Worth

  2. Jul 16

    The Incredibles and Why Marriages Fall Apart with Cassie Callister

    What if your marriage is falling apart because you've stopped showing up as a team? The Incredibles reveals the cost of turning away from each other instead of turning toward the problem. Bob and Helen drift into secrecy, competing priorities, and unmet needs—until they remember what actually matters. Cassie Callister, a life coach who has guided hundreds through relationship transformation and personal healing, knows that the gap between a breaking marriage and a thriving one often comes down to one thing: whether you're willing to do the work on yourself first. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Give People the Most Generous Assumption — When your partner says or does something that stings, pause and assume they had good intent before you react. Why it works: Most conflict escalates because we interpret actions through fear instead of love. A generous assumption keeps the door open for real conversation instead of defensiveness. Turn to Love Over Fear — In moments of doubt, vulnerability, or conflict, choose the loving action over the fearful one, even when it feels risky. Why it works: Fear keeps us hidden and separated. Love—real, honest, transparent love—is what actually builds the trust that holds marriages together through hard seasons. Work on Your Relationship With Yourself First — Spend time understanding your own patterns, beliefs, and triggers before expecting your partner to meet all your needs. Why it works: When you know yourself and love yourself, you stop abandoning your own boundaries. You show up as a whole person, not a person looking for someone else to complete you. 🔦 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS How Cassie got married at 18 for safety and security, then spent years discovering she'd abandoned herself in the process The difference between sympathy and empathy when someone is grieving—and why presence without judgment is the superpower Why Bob's job loss mirrors what happens when a man's entire identity is wrapped up in one role (provider, protector, hero) The John Gottman insight: trust erodes through a thousand small moments of turning away, not one big betrayal How transparency and vulnerability actually invite emotional intimacy, even though they feel terrifying Why self-love isn't bubble baths—it's boundaries, self-respect, and the courage to communicate what you're okay with and not okay with The cost of people-pleasing in relationships and how it leads to resentment, not connection How Bob and Helen finally break the cycle: by becoming a team against the problem instead of a team against each other 👤 ABOUT CASSIE CALLISTER Cassie is a life coach who has worked with hundreds of people navigating relationship challenges, grief, and personal transformation. A Utah native, she was married young, divorced after years of self-abandonment, and spent over a decade studying human psychology and her own life experiences to understand how we show up in relationships. She specializes in helping people—especially men and women in their 30s through 60s—develop the self-awareness and communication skills to either heal their marriages or process separation with integrity. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed coaching and the belief that the relationship you have with yourself determines the relationships you have with everyone else. Connect with Cassie: 🌐 [Website information not mentioned in transcript] 📺 ABOUT YES AND LAND Yes And Land explores the leadership lessons, relationship dynamics, and hard choices hidden in the stories we love. Hosted by Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney at RCG Law Group, Disney enthusiast, and business coach for law firm owners at Altium Advisors, each episode connects familiar narratives to real-wor...

    The Incredibles and Why Marriages Fall Apart with Cassie Callister

  3. Jul 9

    Moana and Designing a Life You Love with Cierra Clayson

    What if the strongest version of yourself comes from the hardest seasons you've lived through? Moana asks that question through a girl who sails beyond the reef despite every doubt around her. Cierra, brand manager at Minky Couture, has lived that exact story—losing a child, navigating two divorces, and stepping back into the workforce with nothing but her own conviction that she was capable of more than people believed. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Jump Without Overthinking — Don't let fear paralyze you into inaction. The moment you're ready to move forward, move. Why it works: Sierra shot her shot at dinner with Sandy Hendry when her marriage had just ended five days prior. Overthinking would have kept her stuck. Action breaks the cycle.Don't Stop When It Gets Hard — Fear and doubt will make you want to retreat the moment something doesn't go the way you planned. Keep going anyway. Why it works: Cierra joined 14 different chambers of commerce, didn't know the business, and kept showing up. That persistence is what built her credibility and moved the needle at Minky.Serve Others to Find Yourself — Being kind, having real conversations, and looking outward instead of inward is the fastest way to build trust and discover your own strength. Why it works: When Cierra stopped trying to prove herself and started genuinely connecting with people on a personal level first, the business followed naturally.🔦 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS How losing her infant son Jack 11 years ago fundamentally changed Cierra's capacity for empathy and shaped who she is todayThe moment Cierra pitched herself to Sandy Hendry at dinner—five days after her husband left—and how vulnerability became her greatest assetWhy her first marriage ended: not because of the loss of Jack, but because they didn't grieve him together, and grief became a wall instead of a bridgeThe mantra from Moana that Cierra repeats daily: "I am Moana. I will do this." And how mantras shift meaning as you growHow being a single mom with 50/50 custody forced Cierra to be radically present—because she only has half the time, she refuses to waste any of itThe difference between being strong and being resentful of your own strength—and how both emotions can coexistWhy kindness without genuine connection is just niceness, and how genuine relationships are built on curiosity instead of judgmentSierra's quote above her vanity: "She designed a life she loved"—and what that actually looks like in practice👤 ABOUT CIERRA Cierra is the brand manager at Minky Couture, a company that has donated $5.5 million worth of blankets to people in need over the past year. She holds a degree in communications with a minor in theater from BYU-Idaho, spent a decade raising three boys, and has spent the last four years building Minky's marketing presence from the ground up. Her story is one of resilience, genuine connection, and the belief that you are more capable than people know. Connect with Cierra: 🌐 Minky Couture 📺 ABOUT YES AND LAND Yes And Land explores the leadership lessons, relationship dynamics, and hard choices hidden in the stories we love. Hosted by Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney at RCG Law Group, Disney enthusiast, and business coach for law firm owners at Altium Advisors, each episode connects familiar narratives to real-world wisdom you can actually use. New episodes every Thursday.

    Moana and Designing a Life You Love with Cierra Clayson

  4. Jul 2

    Encanto and Losing Everything | James Alvarez on Finding Purpose

    What happens when the worst moment of your life becomes the catalyst for your greatest strength? Encanto answers that question through Casita, the house that holds a family together through impossible loss. James experienced his own darkest moment on a regular Tuesday in Anaheim—a car accident that took his pregnant wife, Yesenia, but miraculously saved his newborn daughter. Now, five years later, he's using that tragedy to inspire thousands, proving that the miracle isn't some external gift. The miracle is you. James is a devoted father, ultrasound technician, and content creator whose story of grief, resilience, and radical love has touched countless lives online. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Dedicate at least 20 minutes of your day to the people who matter most — Give them your full, undivided attention, even if you've been away for eight to ten hours. Why it works: Children don't measure love by the hours you're gone; they measure it by the quality of the moments you're present for them.Reframe your hardest moments as opportunities to show up — When you're exhausted, grieving, or overwhelmed, choose to be the person your loved ones need you to be. Why it works: James learned that his daughter's fight for life gave him permission to fight for his own purpose; your struggle can become your strength.Notice the signs that your loved ones are still with you — Whether it's a butterfly, a hummingbird, or an unexpected moment of clarity, pause and acknowledge the presence of those you've lost. Why it works: Honoring connection—even in grief—keeps you grounded and reminds you that love transcends loss.🔦 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS The moment James found out he was going to be a father after trying for over a year—and how that joy was shattered just weeks later on a Tuesday walk near DisneylandThe emergency C-section that saved his daughter's life after she went 20 minutes without oxygen in the womb, while his wife, Yesenia, did not surviveHis daughter's fight through the NICU: breathing apparatus, jaundice, a small stroke in the frontal lobe, and a therapeutic cooling procedure—and how her strength became his strengthThe brutal reality of single parenthood: zero sleep for a week, learning to change diapers (including a memorable blowout), and discovering that those mundane moments are actually the most sacredHow Encanto's message—"The miracle is you"—mirrors his own journey: his daughter is the miracle, not because of some gift or power, but simply because she isFinding love again five years later, becoming a father to a newborn son, and watching his daughter embrace her role as a big sisterThe superstitious signs that keep him connected to Yesenia: white butterflies and hummingbirds that appear when he needs them most👤 ABOUT JAMES James is an ultrasound technician, devoted father, and content creator who has transformed unimaginable grief into a message of hope and resilience. After losing his wife, Yesenia, in a car accident while she was 36 weeks pregnant, James became a single father to a miracle daughter who survived against impossible odds. He now shares his story freely—not for publicity or financial gain, but to inspire others navigating loss, grief, and the search for purpose. His journey from devastation to joy, and his unwavering commitment to being present for his children, has touched thousands online. Connect with James: https://www.instagram.com/jameslalvarez/ 📺 ABOUT YES AND LAND Yes And Land explores the leadership lessons, relationship dynamics, and hard choices hidden in the stories we love. Hosted by Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney at RCG Law, Disney enthusiast, and business coach for...

    Encanto and Losing Everything | James Alvarez on Finding Purpose

  5. Jun 25

    Little Mermaid Communication: TALK Framework with Chalise Westenkow

    The Little Mermaid and the Art of Real Communication What happens when a parent refuses to listen to their child? The Little Mermaid shows us the cost. King Triton's unwillingness to have a genuine conversation with Ariel—his refusal to ask questions, to understand her perspective, to meet her where she is—doesn't protect her. It pushes her straight into Ursula's arms. Chalise, a certified financial planner and certified divorce financial analyst, knows from her professional practice that communication breakdown is often the root cause of everything else that falls apart. Today we're breaking down the TALK framework from Harvard communication expert Allison Woodbrooks, and learning how to have conversations that actually build connection instead of destroy it. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways (Pulled directly from Chalise's closing segment) Practice T, A, L, and K Consistently — Spend time studying and improving the TALK framework (Topics, Asking, Levity, Kindness) in your everyday conversations. Why it works: The more you practice these four elements, the better communicator you become, and that improvement trickles into every aspect of your life—relationships, parenting, work, everything.Prepare Topics Before Important Conversations — Spend a little time beforehand thinking about a few things you can bring to the conversation, even just 30 seconds of mental prep. Why it works: Being prepared reduces anxiety, makes everybody more relaxed, and helps the conversation flow better from the start.Ask Better Questions and Listen Actively — Ask follow-up questions, show the person you care by making eye contact and being present, and listen to understand rather than to respond. Why it works: Active listening demonstrates that you genuinely value what the other person is saying, which builds real connection and trust.🔦 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS King Triton's refusal to have a conversation with Ariel mirrors what happens in real divorces—communication breakdown is often the root cause of everything else that falls apartThe TALK framework: Topics (prepare), Asking (follow-up questions), Levity (sparkle and fizz), Kindness (the most important element)How asking "What do you need from me?" can be one of the most effective questions in hard conversationsThe difference between genuine curiosity and asking questions just to steer the conversation back to yourselfWhy body language matters more than words—Ursula's threatening body language creates distrust before she ever speaksHow to break through one-word answers from your kids by naming it with humor and levity, then reloading the conversationThe power of acknowledgment first: "It makes sense that you're feeling this way" opens the door to real dialogue👤 ABOUT CHALISE WESTENKOW Chalise Westenkow is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst who helps people make good financial decisions when the stakes are high and emotions are high. A Sandy, Utah native who studied economics at the University of Utah, she brings both analytical rigor and deep empathy to her work—whether she's helping families navigate retirement planning or guiding clients through the financial complexity of divorce. Her professional practice has taught her that communication breakdown is often the thread that, when pulled, unravels everything else. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chalise-westenskow/ 📺 ABOUT YES AND LAND Yes And Land explores the leaders....

    Little Mermaid Communication: TALK Framework with Chalise Westenkow

  6. Jun 18

    Inside Out and Why Nobody Listens | BJ Oldroyd

    YES AND LAND — SHOW NOTES What happens when a leader stops listening and starts planning their reply instead? Inside Out shows us exactly that moment at the dinner table—when Riley's dad is so locked in his own head that he completely misses what his family is trying to communicate. BJ Oldroyd, who's spent years leading teams in the startup world and mastering the art of genuine human connection, breaks down why this happens and how to fix it. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Take a Breath Before You Respond — Pause for a beat before answering in any conversation, especially intense ones. Why it works: It stops you from reacting on pure emotion and gives you space to articulate what you actually mean instead of fumbling through it.Be Mindful of How You're Perceived — Pay attention to your facial expressions and body language in conversations, especially if you're leading them. Why it works: Even if you're genuinely focused, you might look zoned out or upset, which makes the other person less likely to listen to what you have to say.Talk Human to Human, Not Role to Role — Find moments to remove the business element and just connect as people, while maintaining professionalism. Why it works: When both sides see each other as humans first, harder conversations become possible because respect and genuine care are already established.🔦 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS The dinner table scene where Riley's dad is completely checked out—a perfect mirror of how we all listen with the intent to reply instead of to understandBJ's story of breaking through with an older team member by simply asking if everything was okay, which led to a real conversationThe Stephen Covey quote: "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand. They listen with the intent to reply."How Riley finally opens up to her parents: "I know you don't want me to, but I miss home"—the power of allowing someone to feel what they're feelingThe Inside Out moment where Joy embraces Sadness and core memories shift from pain to joy, showing that vulnerability leads to connectionBJ's two-pronged approach: asking "Can I offer you some feedback?" and then asking the person to identify their own areas for improvement first👤 ABOUT BJ OLDROyD BJ is a Disney enthusiast and startup leader who's spent years building teams and fostering psychological safety in high-growth companies like Thumbtack. He's passionate about the human element of communication and believes that genuine connection—treating people as humans first, not roles—is the foundation of effective leadership. His love for Disney was rekindled in 2015 when a friend invited him to Disneyland, and he's been an annual passholder ever since. Connect with BJ: 🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-oldroyd-69598348/ 📺 ABOUT YES AND LAND Yes And Land explores the leadership lessons, relationship dynamics, and hard choices hidden in the stories we love. Hosted by Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney at RCG Law Group, Disney enthusiast, and business coach for law firm owners at Altium Advisors, each episode connects familiar narratives to real-world wisdom you can actually use. New episodes every Thursday.

    Inside Out and Why Nobody Listens | BJ Oldroyd

  7. Jun 11

    Nathan Hooper Pixar's Soul and the Art of Getting Unstuck | Nathan Hooper

    What if chasing your big break is actually the thing keeping you from living? Soul answers that question head-on. Joe Gardner spends his whole life waiting for the moment his purpose finally "arrives" — and nearly misses every moment that actually mattered. Nathan Hooper, account strategist at 97th Floor and sports psychology enthusiast, knows that pressure from the inside out — from door-to-door sales goals that crushed him, to a podcast built on helping people build lasting marriages, to the daily discipline of showing up without knowing the outcome. 🎯 3 ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS (Pulled directly from Nathan's closing segment) Find a Moment to Serve Someone This Week — Go outside your normal routine and take something off the plate of someone close to you — a spouse, family member, or friend. Why it works: Soul's biggest lesson is getting out of your own head. Serving others pulls you out of yourself and back into the present.Find a Moment of Wonder — Whether it's a sunrise, a mountain view, a song, or a single beautiful leaf — pause and let it land. Why it works: Presence isn't passive. It's a practice. Wonder is the shortcut back to it.Face Something Hard With a Smile — This week, when you hit an objection, a setback, or a rough moment, meet it with a smile on your face. Why it works: Smiling through the hard thing tells your brain I've got this — it reframes the moment before you even process it. 🔦 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Why Joe Gardner's "meaningless" pie scene is actually the most important moment in SoulThe door-to-door sales breakdown that taught Nathan more about purpose than any win ever couldHow Nathan and his wife built a marriage prep podcast — and what they learned about alignment, values, and going in the same directionWhat sports psychology taught Nathan about pressure, goals, and knowing when to reset your targetWhy journaling — individually and together — unlocks things you didn't even know you needed to say to your partnerThe reframe: how the same moment can feel meaningless or deeply significant depending on the lens you're looking through 👤 ABOUT NATHAN HOOPER Nathan Hooper is an account strategist at 97th Floor, a full-service digital marketing agency working with some of the most recognized brands in the world. A Utah native and West Jordan High School alum, Nathan is a sports psychology enthusiast, former e-trade broker, and veteran door-to-door sales leader who once ran a team in Austin, Texas chasing 1,000 contracts in a single summer. He and his wife co-hosted a podcast dedicated to helping engaged couples build a strong foundation before marriage — bringing in therapists, coaches, and real-world frameworks to fill a gap they noticed in the pre-marriage resource space. Connect with Nathan: 🌐 97th Floor: 97thfloor.com 📺 ABOUT YES AND LAND Yes And Land explores the leadership lessons, relationship dynamics, and hard choices hidden in the stories we love. Hosted by Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney at RCG Law Group, Disney enthusiast, and business coach for law firm owners at Altium Advisors, each episode connects familiar narratives to real-world wisdom you can actually use. New episodes every Thursday.

    Nathan Hooper Pixar's Soul and the Art of Getting Unstuck | Nathan Hooper

  8. Jun 4

    Turning Red: What Your Teen's Meltdowns Are Really Telling You | Mitchell Acton

    What if every time your teen shuts you out, they're not being difficult — they're actually developing exactly the way they should? Turning Red shows us why. Mei's red panda doesn't appear because she's broken — it appears because she's suppressing everything she's been taught not to feel. And that's exactly what Mitchell Acton, clinical director at Kane Counseling, sees play out with real families every day. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Parent from the Inside Out — Do your own emotional work before reacting to your teen. Why it works: If you were socially rejected at 13, your 13-year-old's struggles will trigger you — and you'll react to your wound, not their need.Knock Before You Enter (Literally and Figuratively) — Contract with your teen for privacy before conflict arises. Why it works: Teens aren't shutting you out — they're building identity. Respecting that boundary keeps the door open for the conversations that matter.Name Your Panda — Identify the messy, loud parts of yourself you've been suppressing. Why it works: You can't model emotional integration for your kids until you've practiced it yourself. Vulnerability is the most connecting thing a parent can offer. In this episode, Mitchell Acton — clinical director at Kane Counseling and licensed clinical social worker — joins Ryan to unpack what Turning Red gets startlingly right about adolescent development, family enmeshment, and why suppressed emotions always find a way out. Mitch's path mirrors the movie's arc: a natural "glue guy" who valued connection, struggled to find it, and eventually turned that pain into a career helping families navigate exactly what Mei and her mom couldn't. Using Turning Red as our lens, we explore why Mei's red panda is both a puberty metaphor and a symbol of every thought and feeling she learned wasn't safe to share — and what breaks that cycle across generations. HIGHLIGHTS Why the red panda is actually a clinical-grade metaphor for puberty and suppressed adolescent emotionThe difference between empathy and enmeshment — and the one scene in Turning Red that shows enmeshment perfectlyWhy your teen's peer relationships are developmentally essential (even when you don't love their friends)What it means to "parent from the inside out" — and why your unresolved wounds become your kid's triggersHow generational patterns get passed down and what it takes to actually break themThe dad's quiet line in Turning Red that might be the most important parenting advice in the whole film ABOUT MITCHELL ACTON: Mitchell Acton is a licensed clinical social worker and the Clinical Director at Kane Counseling Center in the Salt Lake City area. With a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Utah, Mitch began his career working with at-risk teens at Gateway Academy in Draper. Known as the "glue guy" in his own friend group growing up, he now brings that same instinct for connection into his clinical work with families, couples, and individuals — specializing in adolescent development, emotion suppression, enmeshment, and healthy family systems. He's also a dad of three navigating all of this in real time. ABOUT YES AND LAND: Yes And Land explores the leadership lessons, relationship dynamics, and hard choices hidden in the stories we love. Hosted by Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney at RCG Law Group, Disney enthusiast, and business coach for law firm owners at Altium Advisors, each episode connects familiar narratives to real-world wisdom you can actually use. New episodes every Thursday.

    Turning Red: What Your Teen's Meltdowns Are Really Telling You | Mitchell Acton
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Join Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney with a passion for Disney, as he explores popular stories and the themes they reveal about leadership, resilience, relationships, and hard choices. Each episode connects familiar stories to real-life insight drawn from business, the legal world, and everyday life.

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