Style icon and creator Color Me Courtney (Courtney Quinn) goes beyond the rainbow to show how color becomes confidence—and how to build a real community by being radically transparent. She traces the path from MBA at 21 to the Coach stockroom, blogging for her grandma, and finally betting on herself; shares her “say it out loud” habit that helped turn a midnight sketch into Disney’s sold‑out Tiana ears; and unpacks what it means to be your own HypeFriend—text the people you think about, create safer spaces, and when you’re not invited? Throw your own party. If you need a courage jolt (and permission to be a lot), this episode is your blueprint.

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Screenwriting duo Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit (Spaceballs 2, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, The Addams Family 2) drop into HypeFriend to show how a friendship‑first partnership delivers laughter to audiences—including their next project, LEGO® Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past on Disney+. We trace their theater kid meet‑cute in a college lighting booth, the yin/yang strengths that keep their work brave, the loyalty that opened doors (hi, Josh Gad!), and how “failure” can become your best break. Inside Rebuild the Galaxy, we talk joyful mash‑ups (yes, Darth Jar Jar), why Ahsoka’s heart still shines—even as a BrickHead—and the thrill of playing with every toy in a galaxy far, far away. If you’re building anything with a friend, this is your blueprint.

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Ariel herself drops by! Disney Legend Jodi Benson dives in with us to talk about using your voice in IRL, building friendships rooted in mutuality, and knowing when a chapter has lovingly run its course. We also get Jodi’s no-cooking recipe for a perfect friends’ night—plus her ideal Disney park day. Bring your dinglehopper; leave with courage!

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