✦ Media & Appearances ✦
As Seen In &
Heard On
Television, press, and podcasts featuring Dr. Jeff Barnes on Walt Disney’s life, leadership, and legacy.
✦ As Seen On ✦
How Disney Built America
Jeff served as a featured expert on all six episodes — the only comprehensive exploration of how Walt Disney’s vision shaped American culture and entrepreneurship.
EPISODE 1
The Birth of Mickey
A struggling cartoon studio creates one of the most recognizable characters.
EPISODE 2
Dawn of the Animated Blockbuster
Walt Disney creates the first full-length animated feature film.
EPISODE 3
Destination Disneyland
Walt overcomes immense obstacles to create the first Disney theme park.
EPISODE 4
Now Available in Stores
Disney transforms merchandising into a worldwide business.
EPISODE 5
Creating a New World
Discover how 27,000 acres of Florida became Walt Disney World.
EPISODE 6
The Marvelous World of Disney
See how Disney continues to blend storytelling and innovation.
✦ In the Press & On the Air ✦
Featured Coverage
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TELEVISION
Interview with Jeff Barnes: Author of The Wisdom of Walt
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PODCAST
Jeff Barnes Discusses "Walt Disney~Master of Dreamers" Opening at Orlando Film Festival 2019
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PODCAST
What Walt Disney Can Teach Us About College Planning
✦ The Wisdom of Walt Podcast ✦
Listen Every Friday
With Dr. Jeff Barnes and Kristin Reinbold.
Disney-inspired leadership insights to help you think bigger, lead better, and achieve the extraordinary — new lessons in history, happiness, and heart, straight from the parks.
★★★★★
“Best speaker we've ever had!”
— Judy Joel · Sr. Manager, Pampered Chef
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