What does it really take to step into the unknown—especially when fear, comfort, and outside doubt are pulling you back?

In this episode of Yes And Land with Ryan Gregerson, Ryan is joined by Sophie Gardner, President of Ultimate Advisors and Director of Client Solutions at RCG Law Group, for a powerful conversation about courage, change, and personal evolution. Sophie shares her unconventional career journey from real estate into private equity and high-level business leadership, highlighting the mindset shifts required to take meaningful risks.

Together, Ryan and Sophie explore why humans cling to familiarity—even when it no longer serves them—and how fear, emotional loops, and external pressure can keep people stuck. The episode offers practical tools like gratitude practices, emotional naming, and visualization to help listeners reframe their reality and move forward intentionally. A Disney Tangled metaphor brings these lessons to life, showing how Rapunzel’s leap from the tower mirrors our own moments of transformation.

If you’re ready to rewrite your story and move toward a more aligned future, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

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In this powerful episode of Yes And Land, host Ryan Gregerson welcomes entrepreneur and attorney Joey Carlson for a wide-ranging conversation on the transformative power of storytelling.

Joey shares how reframing narratives has shaped his journey through entrepreneurship, law, staffing underserved communities, and navigating divorce. From early business lessons to helping individuals rebuild their lives during some of their most difficult moments, this episode explores how belief, vision, and empathy can unlock real solutions.

The discussion dives into leadership, problem-solving, and why people often get stuck when they accept a single version of their story. Joey and Ryan also connect storytelling to pop culture with a thought-provoking breakdown of Beauty and the Beast, challenging who we label as heroes or villains and why narratives matter more than we think.

This episode is for anyone rebuilding, pivoting, leading, or searching for hope in the middle of change.

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Leadership isn’t always chosen. Sometimes it chooses you.

In this episode of Yes And Land with Ryan Gregerson, Ryan is joined by Just Blane, CEO of Ride The Wave Media and veteran audio producer with over 11,000 shows to his name. Together, they explore what it means to step into leadership when you’re unprepared, uncertain, or even unwilling.

Blane shares stories from his journey, from growing up on a Tennessee farm to producing major radio and streaming shows, revealing how curiosity, grit, and empathy shaped his path. The conversation connects leadership lessons to pop culture, including Star Wars: Andor, Disney storytelling, and why reluctant leaders often make the greatest impact.

This episode dives deep into purpose, perspective, and the power of understanding others, reminding listeners that leadership isn’t about control, but service. Whether you’re building a team, creating content, or navigating a pivot in life, this conversation offers insight, encouragement, and a powerful reminder: just take the first step.

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