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    Bippity Boppity Business: A podcast for Disney Enthusiasts and Business Professionals.

    No one makes magic in business like Disney! On this podcast we are focused on teaching business leaders and entrepreneurs Disney storytelling magic. You will learn how to infuse wonder into your brand. You will uncover the secrets to immerse your customers and convert them from passive follower to super-fan consumers. Join us as we hear from Disney cast members, influencers, and enthusiasts as we uncover the secrets of what it takes "behind the scenes" to make Disney such a successful and well-loved brand! Better yet, how to apply these tactics and creative ideas for YOUR business! Don't worry, we will be sure to have some good old fashioned Disney fun along the way... It is "Bippity Boppity" business after all! . . . Want to know the best part?  This show has a secret premise... (Well, not so secret now!)Our host, Rita Richa, has always DREAMED of getting to see the Cinderella suite at the top of the castle in Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL.  Maybe, by episode 100, she just might meet the right person to make her wish come true and get to say: "Well, it all started with a ... podcast".
    enRita Richa24 Episodes

    Episodes (24)

    How to Create Social Media Content Magic with Disney Instagram Influencer, Kristen Davis

    How to Create Social Media Content Magic with Disney Instagram Influencer, Kristen Davis

    A common thread that runs through everyone in the Disney community is wondrous creativity.  

    From Dapper Day to Disneybounding, there are so many ways for Disney-loving adults (and kids, of course) to be creative, connect with one another, express themselves, and escape from the stressors of daily life.  

    For Kristen Davis, being a content creator and designing unique, Disney-inspired garments are some of her favorite ways to express herself and her love for Disney. 

    Curious to know what it’s like to be a Disney Instagram Influencer?  

    Listen in as Rita Richa welcomes Kristen Davis, a Disney Instagram Influencer, to have a magical discussion about how she turns her visits to Disney into social media content magic. 

    In this episode, Rita and Kristen discuss:

    -Why the Disney community is so strong

    -What is Dapper Day and what makes it special?

    -The history of Disneybounding and pin trading

    -Kristen’s love for fashion and creating one-of-a-kind, Disney-inspired dresses

    -Tips for taking pictures at Disney, even if you’re alone

    -Hacks for repurposing content on TikTok and Instagram Reels

    -Advice on being an influencer and working with brands as an ambassador 

    Be sure to stick around for the Disney Rapid Fire Questions segment! You won’t want to miss Kristen’s answers! 

    Do you wish to connect with our special guest?

    Follow Kristen on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kris.rainbows  

    Follow her on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kris.rainbows  

    Subscribe to her YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3m0jd4J   

    Be sure to hear every conversation about making magic in business on Apple Podcasts, Spotify… 

    Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Bippity Boppity Business in your favorite podcast player.

    How to Become a Professional Performer w/ Kelly Wolfe, Performer @ Legoland & Universal Studios

    How to Become a Professional Performer w/ Kelly Wolfe, Performer @ Legoland & Universal Studios

    The business of being an entertainer isn’t just about singing songs and dancing in extravagant costumes… there are difficult moments in the entertainment industry, but it can be a ton of fun and very rewarding when pursued as a career!  

    With all the uncertainty, cancellations, and closures due to the pandemic, there’s no surprise that performers have struggled during 2020 and 2021.  

    Alas, the show must go on!  

    What does it take to be a professional performer, especially when auditions are highly competitive AND oftentimes virtual?  

    Rita Richa welcomes Kelly Wolfe, Lead Performer at Legoland Florida Resort, to have a magical discussion that provides insight and advice for performers striving for success during a time where COVID is displacing many entertainment workers.  

    In this episode, Rita and Kelly discuss:

    - How to pursue performance as a career

    - Overcoming imposter syndrome and anxiety during casting calls

    - Tips for nailing your audition and standing out in the crowd

    - Hacks for performing your best and caring for your voice

    - Working as a performer at Legoland and Universal

    - The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performance industry

    - Advice for auditioning virtually  

    Be sure to stick around for the Disney Rapid Fire Questions segment! 

    You won’t want to miss Kelly’s answers! 

    Do you wish to connect with our special guest?

    -Visit Kelly Wolfe’s website: www.officialkellywolfe.com 

    -Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kwolfepack_  

    Be sure to hear every conversation about making magic in business on Apple Podcasts, Spotify… 

    Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Bippity Boppity Business in your favorite podcast player.

    Leadership and Customer Experience: “The Disney Way” w/ Former Disney Executive Vice President of Operations, Lee Cockerell

    Leadership and Customer Experience: “The Disney Way” w/ Former Disney Executive Vice President of Operations, Lee Cockerell

    “It’s Not Magic That Makes It Work, It’s The Way We Work That Makes It Magic.” -Lee Cockerell

    Being a leader and running a business isn’t all about the numbers or even your final product or service. It’s about the people and their experiences!

    Have you ever been unsatisfied with a company’s customer service or product? Most likely, we all have! What really makes a company or leader shine and succeed, even in the face of an unhappy customer, is their ability to lead their team to greatness and provide outstanding customer experiences, time after time.

    But how do you become a great leader while ensuring fantastic experiences for your customers?

    Rita Richa welcomes Lee Cockerell. Lee is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort, to have a magical discussion about how to approach leadership and world-class customer experience the “Disney” way.

    In this episode, Rita and Lee discuss:

    -Lee Cockerell’s experience working with Disney & His leadership style; the role of empathy, discipline, and trust in leadership

    -How to maintain a low employee turnover

    -How to keep your team aligned with the mission and vision of your organization

    -Lee’s biggest challenges as a leader: Crisis management, recessions, & more, oh my!

    -Incorporating inclusivity and accessibility into the customer experience

    -How Disney pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic & How to use technology to adapt to changes in the market

    Lee recommends these professional development books:

    -The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker

    -The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Covey

    Lee Cockerell’s Best Selling Books:

    -Creating Magic…10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney is now available in 21 languages, 

    -The Customer Rules...The 39 Essential Rules for Delivering Sensational Service is currently available in 15 languages.

    -Time Management Magic…How to Get More Done Every Day 

    -Career Magic…How to Stay on Track to Achieve a Stellar Career

    Be sure to stick around for the Disney Rapid Fire Questions segment! You won’t want to miss Lee’s answers!

    Do you wish to connect with our special guest? Visit his website: www.leecockerell.com

    Be sure to hear every conversation about making magic in business on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google.

    Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Bippity Boppity Business in your favorite podcast player.