Tag: DAPS MAGIC
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Milestones and Moments
It is a very exciting time for Daps Magic. 2025 was a big year for us. We covered more stories, went to more events, and celebrated quite a few milestones. Perhaps the most significant milestone was Daps Magic’s YouTube passing 100,000 subscribers at the end of the year. This last week, the “Play Button” for…
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An Appearance on the NPR Beyond the Mouse Podcast
Recently I had the honor of being interviewed on the Beyond the Mouse Podcast, from NPR Illinois. During the conversation, they interviewed me about Disney content creation, the history of Daps Magic, favorite interviews and experiences, and with D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, we also talked about that as well! This was a fun…
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The Muppets and Me – What I’ve Learned About Leadership From Kermit the Frog
I’m sitting here at Starbucks enjoying a cup of coffee, listening to The Muppets (various soundtracks and songs) and working on Daps Magic. As I am sitting here I can’t help but be happy listening to some of my favorite happy songs from some of my favorite characters. As I’m sitting here, I go back…
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A Different Kind of First Day
Today is the first day of the next chapter of my life. It’s definitely a different kind of a first day than I’ve ever experienced before. There is no orientation. There is no meeting new people (well, the day isn’t over yet so you never know). There is no paperwork, meetings, or learning new workflows.…
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Anything Worth Doing is Worth Doing Badly
Over the weekend I attended a conference in Chicago, Illinois with a company I have been working with for over a decade. Though the years I have met some fascinating people and had some incredible conversations. This weekend was no exception. One phrase is sticking out to me throughout the weekend though. A guy named…