✦ Founder & Keynote Speaker ✦
Dr. Jeffrey A. Barnes
The leading authority on Walt Disney’s life, leadership and legacy.
Dr. Jeff Barnes is a best-selling author, Disney motivational speaker, higher education administrator, university professor, and leadership coach with more than 35 years of professional speaking experience. He is the only professor known for teaching an accredited History of Disneyland university course — and a featured expert on all six episodes of the History Channel’s How Disney Built America.
Best-Selling Author · International Speaker · Disney Expert · Podcast Host · Professor
500+
Keynotes Delivered
35+
Years Speaking
6
TV Episodes
2
Best-Selling Books
✦ Co-Host & Storyteller ✦
Kristin Reinbold
The voice of Mondays on Main Street.
Kristin is the co-host of The Wisdom of Walt Podcast, where she and Jeff transform Disney history into timeless lessons on leadership, happiness, and living a life of purpose. Through her Mondays on Main Street newsletter, she helps thousands of readers begin each week with story-driven inspiration drawn from the parks, the people, and the enduring magic behind them.
As Director of Creative Strategy for The Wisdom of Walt, Kristin shapes the brand’s voice and storytelling across podcasts, newsletters, digital content, and live experiences. With a passion for uncovering the deeper meaning behind Disney’s greatest stories, she helps audiences discover practical wisdom they can apply to their own lives, careers, and communities.
Podcast Co-Host · Writer · Mondays on Main Street · Storyteller
✦ Operations & Partnerships ✦
Rob Midiri
The Imagineer behind the experience.
Rob serves as the Director of Digital Strategy for The Wisdom of Walt, where he leads the organization’s digital initiatives, website strategy, digital technology, and audience growth. With nearly two decades of experience in operations, project management, and digital transformation, Rob combines strategic thinking with a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.
From optimizing the website and developing digital tools to implementing new technologies and expanding the brand’s online presence, Rob helps ensure every digital touchpoint reflects the same excellence and intentionality that Walt Disney championed. His mission is to connect more people with The Wisdom of Walt by using technology to create meaningful experiences, strengthen relationships, and inspire audiences around the world.
Digital Strategy · Website Experience · Digital Innovation
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“The Wisdom of Walt is our team's Bible!”
— Jesse Cole · Owner, The Savannah Bananas
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