Life at Disney

Life at Disney

Welcome to the “Life at Disney” podcast, the show where you’ll discover what it’s like to Be Part of the Story in a career with Disney. Each season, your hosts will uncover remarkable stories from the perspective of the people and teams behind the unparalleled storytelling, iconic brands, and innovative technologies that have defined The Walt Disney Company for the last 100 years. Join us as we talk with cast members, crew, Imagineers, and employees to learn more about what makes working at Disney so special and explore career opportunities across the globe.

Episodes

The Disney College Program Podcast Trailer

October 31, 2025 • 36 secs
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
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BONUS EPISODE: Embarking on a Career Adventure with Disney Cruise Line

September 17, 2024 • 46 mins
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 experie...
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S2 E10: Driving Our Media Networks in EMEA

June 25, 2024 • 51 mins
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 an...
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S2 E9: Protecting Our Planet Through Disney Conservation

June 18, 2024 • 53 mins
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...
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S2 E8 - How Our Stories Become Immersive Experiences with Disney Consumer Products

June 11, 2024 • 53 mins
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,...
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S2 E7 - Supporting Business Goals and Creative Impact in Asia-Pacific

June 4, 2024 • 47 mins
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 organization...
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S2 E6 - Discover the Tech Behind Our Magic with Disney Technologists

May 28, 2024 • 53 mins
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 Ge...
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S2 E5 - Creating Lasting Memories for Guests and Cast Members at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

May 21, 2024 • 36 mins
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...
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S2 E4 - From Initial Audition to Final Production with Disney Live Entertainment

May 14, 2024 • 54 mins
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 D...
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S2 E3 - Turning Data into Business Solutions in Latin America

May 7, 2024 • 30 mins
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 (...
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S2 E2 - Bringing Movies and Music to Life at The Walt Disney Studios

April 30, 2024 • 56 mins
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 ...
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S2 E1 - Meet your Life at Disney Podcast hosts

April 23, 2024 • 50 mins
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...
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S1 E7 - Walt Disney Imagineering – Research & Development and AR/VR Design Engineering

November 1, 2022 • 42 mins
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...
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S1 E6 - ESPN – Social Media and Production

October 25, 2022 • 41 mins
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 i...
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S1 E5 - Disney Programs – Disney College Program and Disney Internships

October 18, 2022 • 35 mins
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 t...
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S1 E4 - Disney Culinary – Signature Dining and Festivals

October 11, 2022 • 43 mins
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...
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S1 E3 - Disney Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Disney on the Yard and Business Employee Resource Groups

October 4, 2022 • 44 mins
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 o...
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S1 E2 - The Walt Disney Studios – Global Marketing and Virtual Production

September 20, 2022 • 41 mins
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 ...
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S1 E1 - Technology at Disney – Emerging Technology and Machine Learning Engineering

September 13, 2022 • 38 mins
Innovation is the foundation of what our Disney technologists do. Our technologists are constantly elevating, evolving, and pioneering the future of our streaming platforms, content, and more to always be one step ahead when creating the latest in immersive entertainment experiences. We are joined by two technologists this week, Rekha Bachwani, Director of Machine Learning Engineering with Disney Streaming, and Scott Ray, Director ...
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Introducing 'Life at Disney'

August 25, 2022 • 1 min
"Life at Disney" is a podcast all about what it’s like to Be Part of the Story in a career with Disney. Your hosts, Tony Williams and Ashley Siegel uncover some remarkable stories from the perspective of the people and teams behind the magic. In each episode, we will talk with cast members, crew, Imagineers, and employees to learn more about working at Disney. We will peek behind the curtain of a variety of career opportunities ava...
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