Diane Yarborough - President
She was one of the first inhabitants of Disney's private island - Castaway Cay where she lived and provided HR support for the launch of the first two ships - her "twins" - Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. She also sailed and as the HR Officer onboard Disney Magic for a stint.
She left Disney to start her new life with a husband and kids but was driven by creativity and innovation Disney and a desire to make a difference, so she and a friend launched a boutique PR and Cause Marketing agency - Cranberry Way.
Diane’s true passion lies with developing inititavies and programs to enhance the Employee Experience (EX) and the Candidate Experience (CanX). Bringing this focus in helping organizations reimagine their cultures to attract and retain top talent. She believes that culture is defined by the actions that great leaders take, the behaviors they encourage, and the vision they set. She also enjoys working with Young Professionals to help them launch their careers and offer support and guidance.
This led her to rebrand to Castaway & Company where she now focuses on bringing that magic and wonder to the employee experience in organizations needing to ReThink how they attract and retain great people in their workforces. Disney provided a rich and complete education in service and leadership excellence and gave her an attention to detail that is annoying at times. It is the "way that Disney does it" that is still coveted and often imitated. This was their everyday language and what she speaks fluently. She brings experience in the best in pioneering innovation, imagination and creative inspiration. From 25-foot glitter Barbie signs, to painting Cinderella Castle like a bright pink birthday cake - over the top was the norm! Going above and beyond was a way of life and a keen attention to detail was expected.
Diane continues to bring a bit of "Disney Magic"—a blend of meticulous attention to detail, creativity, and a focus on service and leadership excellence—to the industries and other clients she works with - hoping to bring their culture excellence to them.
