One Spark Stories

One Spark Stories will leave you feeling empowered to live your purpose by taking action on your own dreams. Listen to innovators, creators, and unsuspecting risk takers share about the highs and lows, laughter and tears that lead to find their spark. From interviews to solo sessions, advice to hilarious mishaps, you will gain perspective and confidence to follow the beat of your own drum.Whether you are in pursuit of your own dreams, looking for hope to guide you through those challenges, or simply love hearing stories of everyday people living an extraordinary life, this podcast will inspire you to take action by connecting, creating, and celebrating unique sparks around the globe, once again proving that it is a small world, after all.

One Spark Stories is a education podcast hosted by Katie Currens, with 76 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Katie Currens hosts One Spark Stories, a education show with 76 episodes published.

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  D23, Fan Expectations, and the Magic You May Have Missed

  Aug 19, 202628 min

  "Expectations should not become so rigid that reality feels like a consolation prize." Episode chapters [00:09] Looking Beyond the D23 Recaps [03:20] When Fan Theories Become Expectations [08:15] Plan Enough to Participate, Stay Flexible to Experience [10:25] Why the Yeti Repair Was Worth An Announcement [17:15] Repeat Guests Aren't the Only Guests [22:45] Constructive Concern Versus Automatic Disappointment [26:05] Finding Progress Instead of Only Newness [29:50] When Fandom Creates a Spotlight Effect [32:40] Leaving Room for Unexpected Magic Disney D23 2026 brought new attractions, entertainment updates, Imagineering reveals, and plenty of opinions. But what happens when the announcement you expected was never actually promised? In this episode, Katie Currens looks beyond the traditional D23 recap to explore fan expectations, Disney rumors, social media speculation, and how our imagined outcomes can shape our reactions to what actually happens. Expectations can help us dream, but they can also cause us to overlook something quite magical simply because it looks different than we pictured. Ultimately, this conversation reaches beyond Disney fandom to vacations, careers, relationships, and the expectations we create for our own lives. What happens when reality doesn't match the version we've already imagined? And what might we discover if we stay open to something different that we expected? Connect with Katie About Katie Order her Books Connect with Katie on LinkedIn Follow Katie on Instagram Follow the Podcast on Instagram

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  Movies That Remind Us Not to Grow Out of Wonder

  Jun 17, 202613 min

  "Maturity is realizing that you don't have to lose your sense of wonder. You get to learn how to integrate it." Episode Chapters [00:09] Why wonder matters in adulthood [02:06] Hook: Rediscovering play and purpose [03:46] IF: Finding the imagination we forget [04:36] The Power of Imagination [05:43] Jumanji: Courage and life's uncertainty [07:17] Inside Out: Carrying emotions through life [09:38] Matilda: Curiosity and finding your voice [11:24] What these movies teach us about wonder Growing older is required, but living a mundane, dull, and spark-sucking life is completely optional. In this episode of One Spark Stories , host Katie Currens dives into five incredible movies that should not be reserved only for kids. Each of the movies has a unique way of reminding grown-ups that our inner child is still very much alive. If you've been feeling like you're just going through the motions, pause the to-do list. Make space for imagination, curiosity, and wonder. From childhood favorites to recent box-office hits, Katie breaks down how these stories can help us navigate adult challenges, manage big emotions, and reclaim the magic we tend to leave behind. Read the blog for more from this episode. Connect with Katie Follow Katie on Instagram Follow the Podcast on Instagram Connect with Katie on LinkedIn About Katie Order her Books

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  Movies That Remind Us Not to Grow Out of Wonder

  Jun 17, 202613 minS0

  <p >"Maturity is realizing that you don't have to lose your sense of wonder. You get to learn how to integrate it."</p> <p >Episode Chapters</p> <p >[00:09] Why wonder matters in adulthood</p> <p >[02:06] Hook: Rediscovering play and purpose</p> <p >[03:46] IF: Finding the imagination we forget</p> <p >[04:36] The Power of Imagination</p> <p >[05:43] Jumanji: Courage and life's uncertainty</p> <p >[07:17] Inside Out: Carrying emotions through life</p> <p >[09:38] Matilda: Curiosity and finding your voice</p> <p >[11:24] What these movies teach us about wonder </p> <p >Growing older is required, but living a mundane, dull, and spark-sucking life i...

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  Creating Coast to Coast Disney Memories

  Apr 29, 202629 minS0

  "The best moments are the ones you experience for yourself."   Episode Highlights 00:53 The Basics of Disneyland and Walt Disney World 02:44 Nostalgia and Experiences at Disneyland and Walt Disney World 04:03 Nuances of Iconic Rides: Pirates, Small World, Space Mountain 07:03 Impact of Refurbishments and Seasonal Overlays 11:07 Theming and Park Atmosphere Differences 14:38 The Simplicity of Disneyland 17:15 Each Park Tells Its Own Story 19:24 Iconic Landmarks and Park Size 24:05 What Walt Disney World Got Right 26:30 The Things that Bring Meaning to Each Park  <p >This conversation with Kristen Johnson goes beyond comparing Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Instead of simply naming favorites, they explore why cert...

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  Meeting Unexpected People Creates Unforgettable Travel Moments

  Mar 25, 202624 minS0

  <p >"The unexpected moments, often not on the itinerary, are the ones that create the lasting memories."</p> <p >[00:32] Exploring connection through travel</p> <p >[01:14] Meeting a competitive puzzler</p> <p >[04:32] A surprising encounter with Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde</p> <p >[09:35] What makes someone meaningful or memorable to you</p> <p >[17:47] Cruise connections turns strangers into friends</p> <p >[21:20] Why small interactions create lasting travel memories</p> <p > </p> <p >In this episode, Katie Currens is joined again by Kristen Johnson for a conversation centered around connection, curiosity, and the unexpected people you meet while traveling. They share how meaningful i...

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