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Lou Mongello - WDW Radio

Lou Mongello is a former attorney turned Disney enthusiast, founder of WDWRadio.com Disney podcast in 2005 (named Best Travel Podcast 9 consecutive years), member of the Podcast Hall of Fame, author, speaker, and business coach at LouMongello.com.

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🧠 This Mindset Shift Might Change Everything

Hey Reader! You can have the best business strategies and playbook in the world… But if your mindset isn’t positive or aligned with it? You’ll still stay stuck. Here’s the truth I’ve learned in the years of working with entrepreneurs and creators: Most people don’t need more strategies, they need to believe in the ones they already have. We second-guess ourselves and we play small. Not because we aren’t capable, but because we let fear, doubt, and comparison creep in. Yes, tactics are...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Every ending in the park is just the queue for something magical to begin... Good morning from LALA Land! I'm in Hollyweir... I mean, Hollywood, as we are kicking off our WDW Radio Adventures by Disney to Southern California and Disneyland today! Today it's going to be a lot of "Hooray for Hollywood" as we get special access to some of Tinseltown's most famous landmarks... all with a connection to Walt (including where we're having lunch!) I'll be...

Hey Reader! When you think about Disney movies, you probably think of your favorite characters, the magic, and the music. But if you look a little deeper… there’s something even more powerful behind the stories we know and love: Lessons in Mindset. That’s the real magic behind so many of these movies, and something I believe is just as important in business as any strategy or tool. If you're launching something new, scaling what you've built, or simply trying to figure out your next move,...

5 Things I Re-Learned About Entrepreneurship

Hey Reader! I just got back from Boise after attending Craft & Commerce, a conference hosted by the team at Kit, the email platform I use and love. And let me tell you… it wasn’t just another business event. It was a much-needed reminder. A reminder of why we do this entrepreneurship thing and what moves the needle. Yes, the Idaho potatoes were incredible (seriously), but what I really brought home was clarity and connection. So I wanted to pass that along to you...some quick takeaways I...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences šŸÆ Oh, the Memories… and the Magic! One of the things I love most about Disney is how it creates memories that last a lifetime... from the first time you walk down Main Street, to the stories we share from the ships, screens, and even faraway lands. And this week, we’re diving back into one of the most extraordinary Adventures by Disney I’ve ever experienced. In WDW Radio #832, it’s Part 2 of our šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µ Journey to Japan Group Adventure Recap... and trust...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello my friend... or should I say Konnichiwa (I'm still thinking about and missing Japan... and slightly jetlagged)! I hope your week is off to a magical start! I just want to take a moment to thank you – sincerely – for being here. For showing up, sharing your love of Disney (and so much more), and for being part of this amazing WDW Radio family. It means more than you know. There’s a lot happening this week, and I’m excited to share it with you! šŸŽ™ļø...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello my friend... or should I say As-salaam 'alykum! I hope your week is off to a magical start. I just want to say thank you again for being here… for showing up, sharing your love of Disney and beyond, and being part of this incredible community. And before we dive into one of the biggest Disney announcements in years…Let me ask you something fun: šŸ‘‰ What’s one souvenir or collectible you own that instantly brings you joy?Maybe it’s a park map from...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Konnichiwa, my friend! I hope you're having a wonderful week - and maybe even dreaming about your next Disney adventure. 😊 It’s been an exciting, and yeah, even a little emotional - few weeks, and I wanted to catch you up on some unforgettable moments… and share a little about what’s coming next! šŸŽ¬ Thunderbolts, Disney Magic, and More This week, I’m excited (and maybe a bit cautiously optimistic) to finally see Marvel’s Thunderbolts*!Are you planning...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello my friend, I hope you're having a great weekend Over the years, we’ve traveled together across the country and around the world – from the parks to the high seas – and even to places like Italy and Japan with Adventures by Disney. And now… I’m thinking about our next adventure. šŸŒ Egypt. With Adventures by Disney. With us as a group. From visiting the pyramids and the Sphinx to sailing the Nile and exploring tombs and temples thousands of years...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hey my friend, I hope you're having a great week and maybe even dreaming about your next Disney adventure. 😊 It’s been a busy and exciting time, and I wanted to catch you up on a few amazing things happening right now - and a BIG one coming Monday! I just got back from speaking at Podcast Movement Evolutions in Chicago (and yes, I found a sandwich that may have changed my life 🄪). I also just announced that I’ll be speaking at CEX (Content Entrepreneur...