Life at Disney

Go behind the launch of the highly anticipated new ESPN direct-to-consumer streaming service. Hear from three ESPN employees as they share what they’ve learned along the way and how they contributed to this exciting launch. Our host Nzinga sits down with Creative Director Kynna, Digital Video Producer II Rob and Customer Relationship Management Coordinator Carly to explore the creativity, collaboration and innovation that powered the debut of ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of sports streaming, the inner workings of a global media powerhouse or how innovation happens at the intersection of technology, creativity and fandom. The guests reflect on what makes ESPN unique: a culture that rewards passion and growth, the thrill of working for “The Worldwide Leader in Sports,” and the power of sports to unite and inspire. Whether you’re a sports fan, a creative professional or someone interested in digital innovation, you’ll find valuable insights into what it’s like to build a career at ESPN and The Walt Disney Company. Subscribe to the Life at Disney podcast and follow Disney Careers on social media for more stories from the dreamers, doers and innovators shaping the magic at The Walt Disney Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Life At Disney podcast! Join our hosts Nzinga, Lisa and Josiah as they take you behind-the-scenes with an exciting lineup of the people and teams who bring the magic to life. From ESPN to Disney Parks to The Walt Disney Studios and more, this season we’re connecting with the storytellers, dreamers and doers who are building their careers and making an impact. Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a moment of what it’s like to Be Part Of The Story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Disney College Program Podcast has a new home! Join us over on our new channel for more stories, advice and behind-the-scenes magic from participants past and present. Don’t miss an episode - follow the new feed of The Disney College Program Podcast wherever you listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From shipboard to shoreside, in this episode of the Life at Disney podcast, we’re taking you on an in-depth look behind the scenes of our Disney Cruise Line operations. In this special bonus episode of the Life at Disney podcast, our host Natalie sits down with Caroline, Manager, Guest Services and Dave, Manager, Nautical Operations, shoreside. In her role aboard the Disney Wish, Caroline ensures a seamless guest and crew experience, handling tasks from facilitating port clearances to creating magical moments worldwide. In Dave’s role shoreside in Celebration, FL, he oversees the daily operations of our fleet of ships as a shore contact for the teams onboard, triple-checking ship routes and itineraries, answering any questions and ensuring each ship is set up for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our host Natalie sits down with Deborah, Senior Vice President, General Manager Media Networks and Advertising EMEA and UK and Ireland Country Manager and Hans, Senior Vice President, General Manager Media, and Country Manager of the Nordics & Baltics to learn more about what they do in their roles as Country Managers for The Walt Disney Company. In her role, Deborah is responsible for the day-to-day management of the networks and directly oversees advertising sales and partnerships, marketing, communications and research for the media networks business across the UK and Ireland. In his role, Hans has direct responsibility for the local media business, serving as a driving force behind new, groundbreaking partnerships in the Nordics and Baltics region, as well as leading the rollout of projects such as FOX+ and National Geographic+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From educating guests in our theme parks and resorts to evolving The Walt Disney Company’s nature strategy, our guests for this episode of the Life at Disney podcast inspire action to protect the planet through conservation. Join Stephen as he sits down with Leslie, Program Manager with Nature Strategy & Integration and Dario, Education Manager with Guest Animal Experiences to learn more about conservation at Disney. In her role, Leslie helps manage the various Disney Conservation Fund philanthropic programs that help nonprofit organizations and communities save wildlife and more. For Dario, he partners with several education, operations, and animal care teams to provide an exceptional guest experience in our theme parks and resorts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, join Cassie for a conversation with Tiffany, Human Resources Business Partner, and Pauline, VP, Creative - Asia Pacific, and learn more about their roles, career journeys and Disney in the Asia-Pacific region. As a Human Resources Business Partner, Tiffany regularly acts as an employee advocate while partnering with leaders across the company to provide Human Resources support, achieving business and organizational goals. Pauline’s VP, Creative role allows her to lead the charge of creative development for various global Disney brands, ranging from Marvel to National Geographic. She is also responsible for developing creative needs across licensing owned and operated businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover how Amy, a Disney Photo Imaging (DPI) Product Design Specialist, and Grace, Manager, Product Management work behind the screens to innovate with next generation technology. In her role, Amy supports Disney Experiences across Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruise Line using graphic design to create immersive enhancements to guest photos such as magic shots with Disney PhotoPass and AR lenses for Genie+. Grace leads a talented team in her role, one that is redefining programmatic advertising and cementing Disney’s pivotal role in this dynamic space. Join LaJoy as she discovers a little bit more about the tech behind our magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how The Walt Disney Company brings once-in-a-lifetime experiences to life for our guests and cast members around the world? Meet our guests for this episode, Alex, VP, International Live Entertainment and Wai Quen, VP, Human Resources, who help make it all happen at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort! As VP, International Live Entertainment, Alex is responsible for bringing to life stage shows, character greetings, and many other performances across our parks in Asia and Europe. For Wai Quen, her position in Human Resources entails managing and supporting the many operations that ensure employee success. Tune in to learn more about their roles, career journeys, and all things Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join our host Stephen for a conversation with Saroya, Casting Director; Ray, Manager, Talent Casting Operations; and Jason, Producer to talk about how we bring entertainment to life at our Parks & Resorts! With over 20 years of casting experience, Saroya works cross-functionally with performers, show directors and other parties to bring a project from the initial audition to the debut performance. Having a 30+ year career with Disney, Ray’s current role as Manager of Talent Casting Operations allows him to build and lead a team of dedicated casting professionals for Disney Cruise Line. Together, Ray and Saroya pull the curtain back for an inside look at Disney Auditions. Our last guest, Jason, works as a Producer of Production Management Events and puts objectives, schedules, and budgets together to bring numerous events to life at Walt Disney World Resort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This season on the Life at Disney Podcast, we've gone global. We're speaking to cast members and employees in our offices around the world. In this week’s episode, we’re headed to Latin America to meet with Eliana and Jacque on the Business Intelligence & Analytics team! Eliana, Senior Manager, Data Science, leads efforts to improve day-to-day productivity for Disney’s multiple lines of business within the Latin American market (streaming, theatrical, consumer products and more) by analyzing and reporting data. Jacque, Manager, Partner Analytics, contributes strategic insights and recommendations for key stakeholders such as offering add-on products for Disney+. Join Steven as he speaks with Eliana and Jacque to learn more about how they turn data into business solutions for The Walt Disney Company Latin America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate and Laura from The Walt Disney Studios are here on the Life at Disney Podcast to share their stories and experiences on bringing to life the music and movies we know and love today. Kate is a Character Technical Director with Walt Disney Animation Studios who started her career with Disney in 2013 and has worked on films such as "Big Hero 6," "Zootopia," "Moana" and more. Laura is the Director of Marketing for Disney Music Group and has been with the company for 15 years. Laura works closely with our businesses to develop music strategies and marketing plans for soundtracks. Join LaJoy as she talks with Kate and Laura to learn more about their roles and career journeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re officially back with Season 2 of the Life at Disney Podcast! We’re kicking off this season with a special episode where you’ll meet our hosts, Cassie, Steven, LaJoy, Stephen, and Natalie. Join us as Ally, a Life at Disney Podcast producer, sits down for a roundtable conversation with Cassie, LaJoy, Steven, Natalie, and Stephen. Hear from your hosts for the season as they talk all things Life at Disney, their favorite Disney memories, and their current roles with the company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From pre-visualizing attractions and shows to researching and developing new experiences that are years away from entering our parks and resorts, we are joined by two Walt Disney Imagineers in this episode. Jonathan Becker, Senior Research & Development Imagineer, and Emily Van Bellegham, AR/VR Design Engineer talk about their current roles, how they got their start with Walt Disney Imagineering, and advice for anyone interested in becoming an Imagineer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To serve sports fans, anytime, anywhere, is the mission of ESPN. As the go-to stop for all sports coverage, we sit down with two ESPN employees, Jett Watkins, Social Media Specialist II and Sania Blu, Associate Producer at ESPN Next, who share that it is not all about the final score, but the stories that EPSN tells. We hear about how ESPN handles breaking news – like when Tom Brady announced he was retiring – tips on how you can improve your content skills, and the different job areas you get to work in when you join the ESPN Next program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover a unique living and working environment with participants from all over the world. The Disney College Program and Disney Internships can be the start of your career with The Walt Disney Company. Hear from two Disney College Program alumni, including a recently converted Disney Intern, Karla Quintanilla, Programs Experience Associate, and Kevin Boutte, Walt Disney Imagineering Inclusive Strategy Development Designer about their experiences, their roles with the company today, and how you can get started in one on a Disney Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Culinary teams across Disney Parks, Experiences and Products create unforgettable dining experiences for guests from around the world. This week we make stops at our parks on both coasts as we hear from the Culinary Director of Signature Restaurants, Chef Andrew Sutton, and Chef Assistant at EPCOT Festivals, Chef Pedro Pomales. They share their culinary journey, how they conceptualize dishes that end up in our parks and resorts, and the different career paths available with Disney Culinary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At Disney, inclusion is for everyone. We strive to design work environments that inspire optimism and drive innovation for all employees at all levels. And because we recognize that maintaining an inclusive, supportive workplace requires mindful attention and intention, we continually adapt to the evolving needs of our people. To discuss the opportunities available for our cast members, crew, Imagineers, and employees, as well as our external audience in the diversity, inclusion, and equity space, we are joined by Corey Savage, Senior Outreach & Engagement Manager, and LaJoy Mercer, Tech Recruiter as they share their experience and how they have seen this evolve while with The Walt Disney Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Walt Disney Studios is the core of where The Walt Disney Company started nearly 100 years ago. Today the Studios brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. This week both our guests hail from our Disney Studios Content team, Nicole Roberts, Senior Manager of Global Marketing, and Ian Milham, Virtual Production Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). Our guests take us behind the scenes of their roles, sharing all the moving parts that go into creating global marketing campaigns, the virtual production process used on The Mandalorian, and how technology is creating new and exciting roles within Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices