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Lou Mongello - WDW Radio

Lou Mongello is a former attorney turned Disney enthusiast, founder of WDWRadio.com Disney podcast in 2005 (named Best Travel Podcast 9 consecutive years), member of the Podcast Hall of Fame, author, speaker, and business coach at LouMongello.com.

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🚀 Momentum 2025: See Who’s Speaking + What You’ll Learn ✨

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello, my friend! 👋 We are almost a month away from the Momentum Weekend Workshop (breathe, Lou!), a 1 room, 50-person, 4-day event at Walt Disney World for solopreneurs and creators. Since 2016, this event has helped attendees monetize, market, grow their brands... and ultimately turn their passions into profit. One question I get all of the time is: "What makes this event different from other conferences?" My answer? Well it's two-fold. First and...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello, my friend. I hope you are doing well and having a great week so far! First, I want to start with an apology… and a thank you. I’ve missed sending you the newsletter these past couple of weeks. No excuses, but I have a reason... I’ve been happily juggling a lot of exciting (and all good!) things, including travel, speaking, projects, and of course, the show. But I never take for granted that you give me the opportunity to do what I love, and that...

Hey Reader! ✨ Sometimes, all it takes is one little spark to change everything.✨ Walt Disney was an entrepreneur with big dreams who just needed that one event, moment, break, or relationship to bring his vision to life. I created the Momentum Weekend Workshop Scholarship to be that spark for you – an opportunity to attend the event without the financial barrier holding you back. Join me October 16–19, 2025 in Walt Disney World for an unforgettable, 4-day, 1-room, 50-person event weekend of...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hello my friend! Walt Disney was an entrepreneur with big dreams who just needed that one event, moment, break, or relationship to bring his vision to life. I created the Momentum Weekend Workshop Scholarship to be that spark for you – an opportunity to attend the event without the financial barrier holding you back. And there is no better place to find that spark than Walt Disney World. From October 16–19, 2025, join me for an unforgettable, 4-day,...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Hey Reader! Are you In Or Out? ...for my Momentum Weekend Workshop, that is. There are just a few seats left, and the Early Bird Discount is about to expire. But if that's not enough to help you lock in your spot before they're gone... I have something for you. Today is my birthday (which has never been a big deal to me)... but in the spirit of what my dad used to do on his birthday (he bought everyone else presents), I want to give a little something...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Starlight... Starbright... Hi, my friend. First, a quick apology - this email is coming to you a little late (or maybe early), and I didn’t send one out last week. I’m writing to you now from my hotel room in Hollywood as we get ready to kick off our next WDW Radio Adventures by Disney trip. This week, we’re heading to Hollywood, the Walt Disney Archives and Studios, Imagineering, and Disneyland… and of course, a few surprises along the way. Stay tuned...

Hey Reader! Let’s be real for a second… being an entrepreneur isn’t always pixie dust and rainbows. Some days feel like rope drop on a holiday weekend: overwhelming, chaotic, and impossible to keep up. But even on those days, I believe with everything in me that it’s worth it because you’re building something meaningful. So if you’re in a season where things feel tough (or you're just having one of those days), here are five quick reminders I hope will encourage and refocus you: 1. Momentum...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences Starlight... Starbright... You're probably wondering why you're getting this on Sunday... Well, I'm sitting here working and catching up, and I just wanted to share a couple of things with you today. I just got back from an unforgettable adventure in California… and wow, what a wonderful whirlwind it’s been. Over the past couple of weeks, I have had the opportunity to experience some truly once-in-a-lifetime moments – and I kept thinking about you...

Your Guide to Disney Parks & Experiences DAD, I JUST HELD A REAL LIGHTSABER. I have to start with a sincere, grateful, and humble THANK YOU to YOU (yes, you)... as anything and everything I get to do and share is because of you. I am thankful each and every morning when I wake up, and again before I got to sleep, for the gift of being able to experience and share my passion with you. And the past few weeks have been nothing short or continuous "pinch me" moments. Not sure if you saw on my...

Hey Reader! You can have the best business strategies and playbook in the world… But if your mindset isn’t positive or aligned with it? You’ll still stay stuck. Here’s the truth I’ve learned in the years of working with entrepreneurs and creators: Most people don’t need more strategies, they need to believe in the ones they already have. We second-guess ourselves and we play small. Not because we aren’t capable, but because we let fear, doubt, and comparison creep in. Yes, tactics are...