Do You Need a “Bio?”

What do you want people to know about you and your work? A resume’ or C.V. might not be enough, or it might not be suitable and appropriate all of the time. It might be work your while to take some time to write up a “bio” or biographical paragraph or two about yourself and your business that can be used in publicity, press releases, publications and other promotional materials. Why would you even need a “bio”? Well, a bio lets people (clients, customers, prospective customers, media, etc.) know who you are, your background, your philosophies, etc. It helps you … Continue reading

The Definitive Disney – Do You Know The Whole Story?

I love biographies. Neil Gabler’s Walt Disney: The Triumph the American Imagination is not small exception. This is not a small book, by any standard – in fact, the book is 633 pages of text and contains more than 200 pages of bibliography, notes and acknowledgements. Walt Disney was born in 1901 and he died in 1966 and over the years there are numerous articles and books that have been written about him. His life and his work continue to inspire generations 4 decades after his death. Gabler’s book captures this legacy and views Disney in a far more complex … Continue reading

Walt Disney: The Birth of an Empire

Awhile back, when I asked what everyone would like to see here on the Unofficial Disney Blog, some of you mentioned that you’d like to see some articles on Walt Disney and how he brought his visions to life. I think this is an excellent idea as, without Walt Disney, this blog and its subject wouldn’t even exist. Walt Disney is an example of perseverance and belief in yourself and your dreams. Not a son of a prosperous family, Walt Disney was born in a simple, two-story home in Chicago, Ill in 1901. Worried that his sons and daughter would … Continue reading