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What compels an American combat veteran to risk everything and smuggle suitcases of wine and vodka out of a war zone?
In this eye-opening episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, Lou sits down with Sam Lerman, founder of Spirit Worldwide—a venture that’s bringing the finest Ukrainian wine and vodka to the United States while fueling life-saving humanitarian efforts back in Ukraine. Sam’s journey began not as a business strategy, but as a deployment: a seasoned military and defense industry expert, Sam entered Ukraine at the height of the Russian invasion to help equip and train the Ukrainian armed forces. But what started as a few weeks in a war-torn safe house soon turned into a life-changing mission, blending Sam’s love of Ukraine’s people, culture—and surprisingly world-class spirits—with a new entrepreneurial purpose.
Key highlights from this episode:
- Sam’s powerful origin story: from U.S. Army service to front-line procurement and advisory roles during the Ukraine invasion
- The clandestine (and sometimes comedic) adventures of smuggling Ukrainian wine and vodka for friends and family
- Why few Americans have ever tasted high-end Ukrainian spirits—and how Soviet history and geopolitics played a role
- The birth of Spirit Worldwide and its unique business model: every bottle supports landmine removal and humanitarian work in Ukraine, with 15% of profits pledged to life-saving initiatives
- Ukraine’s global wine history, cultural flavor, and the astonishing international success of their vodkas (including double gold awards at U.S. competitions)
- The real energy, resilience, and daily life inside Ukraine from someone who’s lived through the war up close
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Entrepreneurial lessons: navigating the U.S. alcohol industry from scratch, managing regulatory chaos, and building a brand that creates both impact and awareness
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This episode is not just about spirits—it’s about true spirit in the face of adversity, and how a love for culture and people can fuel world-changing business. Don’t miss this remarkable journey from combat boots to premium bottles, and learn how you can be a part of something bigger—one glass at a time.
Listen, share, and discover more at Spirit Worldwide and @Thriveloud on all platforms!
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 From Military to Defense Industry
04:20 Living in Ukrainian Safe House
09:49 Bringing Ukrainian Alcohol to USA
11:10 Wine, Vodka, and Landmine Removal
17:30 Balancing Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship
18:27 Navigating Alcohol Industry Challenges
24:21 The War's Sobering Impact
26:19 New Brand Ambassador and Expansion
30:54 "Sam Lerman's Ukrainian Influence"
What does it take to stare into the most frightening moments of a family’s life—and not only hold steady, but help them find hope and healing?
In this powerful episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, we meet Dr. David Sandberg, a fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeon, director at McGovern Medical School at UT Health Houston, and author of the memoir Brain and Heart. Lou and Dr. Sandberg dive deep into the realities of pediatric neurosurgery—a field filled with both heartbreak and hope. Dr. Sandberg shares the emotional and physical challenges of performing brain surgery on children and reveals the strength required to guide families through their darkest hours.
Key Highlights:
- Origins of a Calling: Hear how childhood inspiration and early experiences with global medical missions shaped Dr. Sandberg’s life and career.
- Inside the Surgeon’s Mind: Discover why Dr. Sandberg wrote Brain and Heart—offering an honest, behind-the-scenes look into a surgeon’s thoughts, emotions, and the decision-making process few ever see.
- Balancing Expertise with Empathy: Learn how pediatric neurosurgeons face the hardest conversations imaginable while still remaining compassionate, and find out how Dr. Sandberg personally manages the emotional toll.
- Practical Creativity: Get a peek into Dr. Sandberg’s unique, non-linear writing process and how sharing his stories has created unexpected gifts, including reconnecting with friends and helping the families he serves.
- Fun & Grounding Rituals: Enjoy a lighter side as Dr. Sandberg shares personal favorites—from “Wagon Wheel” to hot dogs, boxing workouts, and his love of family time and global outreach.
Tune in for an inspiring, heartfelt conversation that reminds us all: even in the toughest moments, brain and heart can—and must—work together.
Want more? Grab a copy of Dr. Sandberg’s memoir Brain and Heart at your favorite bookstore or online retailer, and follow Thrive Loud for more conversations with game-changing humans.
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Pediatric Neurosurgeon Inspired by Service
05:06 "Inside a Doctor's Mind"
06:23 Empathetic Surgeons Break Stereotypes
09:49 "The Gift of Reconnection"
16:38 "Thrive Loud Podcast Outro"
What if the next time you shopped on social media, you were actually supporting a small business—without even realizing it?
In this action-packed special episode of Thrive Loud, live from the Wall Street Conference, Lou Diamond sits down with three trailblazing leaders who are reshaping the future of e-commerce, tech, wireless infrastructure, and food sustainability. Get ready for insights that could change how you do business—and how you think about supporting entrepreneurs everywhere.
Key Highlights:
- Aaron Day (Amaze Software): Discover how Amaze is quietly powering native commerce for creators on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch—so seamlessly that millions of shoppers have no idea they’re using Amaze tech! Aaron explains the wild ride from hyper-growth startup to a public company, the challenges of switching from “growth at all costs” to sustainable business, and why going public can be a game-changer for empowering small businesses worldwide. He also shares how YOU may have used Amaze without even knowing it, and what he’s learned about leadership through massive pivots and personal discomfort.
- Michael Kelly (Velocity Wireless): From saving $10 million on projects for giants like AT&T to building his own company from the ground up, Michael reveals the real story behind American wireless infrastructure—and how even small property owners can get in on the action. He opens up about the joys and pains of entrepreneurship, building a nationwide team, and why nurturing relationships is his secret sauce for success.
- Carl Boyanton (Farmer Fresh Produce): With decades of experience in the produce industry, Carl shares his mission to bring healthy, American-grown food to those in need through his non-profit work. Hear his fascinating journey—from running billion-dollar produce businesses to founding initiatives that provide fresh food for veterans and the underserved. He gets candid about the state of American produce—why it often looks great but tastes...underwhelming—and reveals the surprising science and charity innovations that could change everything.
Follow-ups for Listeners:
- Check out Amaze Software (amaze.co), especially if you’re a creator looking to monetize directly on your favorite platforms. Investors can track AMZE on the NYSE.
- For those in the real estate or wireless space, learn more about Velocity Wireless at velocitywirelessllc.com.
- To support healthy food access and innovative charity models, visit farmfresh4ms.org and see how you can help or replicate their approach in your area.
Whether you’re a tech entrepreneur, small business owner, or just passionate about supporting innovation and healthy communities, this episode will inspire you to think bigger, act bolder, and make a meaningful impact—often where you least expect it.
Timestamped Overview
00:00 "Thrive Loud: Wall Street Conference"
04:59 "Startup Growth and Post-COVID Pivot"
08:50 Supporting Small Businesses Publicly
09:43 "Empowering Future Entrepreneurs"
15:53 Starting a Business: Challenges & Rewards
17:06 Opportunity in Rooftop Leasing
22:21 From Produce Worker to Entrepreneur
24:24 "California Firm Tackles Chronic Diseases"
27:13 "American Produce: Year-Round Challenges"
31:39 "Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond"
Get ready for a double feature of inspiration and innovation on this special episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond! Recorded live from the buzzing floor of the Wall Street Conference in Palm Beach, Florida (May 2025), Lou sits down with two dynamic guests: seasoned Wall Street pro and financial media expert Marc LoPresti, and entrepreneurial visionary Matthew Levenson, co-founder of both StubHub and Pepper, an AI-powered shopping assistant.
First, Marc LoPresti shares his lively journey from his Italian Brooklyn roots and early days at Lehman Brothers, to becoming a well-known financial commentator and CEO of Market Rebellion. Marc dives into the evolution of Wall Street, market volatility in the face of political tape bombs, and what it really takes to thrive both behind the scenes and on camera.
Then, Lou connects with Matthew Levenson, whose experience building and selling StubHub helped spark his latest venture: Pepper. Matt explains how Pepper’s AI assistant is disrupting the way we shop, making it possible for anyone—not just obsessive bargain hunters—to get personalized recommendations and the best prices, all while driving real ROI for retailers.
Both guests open up about their passion for their work, the challenges they’ve faced, and what motivates them to keep pushing boundaries. Plus, stick around for the rapid-fire speed round, including insights about family, food, yoga, and more.
Don’t miss: — Marc’s powerful remembrance of his uncle, a Wall Street legend lost on 9/11 — How media has changed the NYSE (and what it’s like on the trading floor now) — Matt’s behind-the-scenes StubHub story and the origin of the “buyer guarantee” — Why AI is the future of online shopping—and how Pepper aims to simplify your life
To learn more about the guests: Marc LoPresti — @mxlesq on X and MarketRebellion.comMatthew Levenson — coach@gopepper.com and GoPepper.com
If you love stories about resilience, business evolution, and the intersection of technology and humanity, this episode is for you!
Hit subscribe and join the Thrive Loud community for more episodes featuring leaders who are taking life, business, and passion to the next level!
Timestamped Overview
00:00 "Thrive Loud: Wall Street Conference"
05:35 Financial Markets: From Trader to Media
06:27 NYSE: From Commerce Hub to Museum
12:26 Economic Warning: Irreversible Trade War Impact
14:01 Earnings Season's Market Impact Analysis
16:41 Broadcasting Thrills Persist
21:36 Simplifying Fragmented Supply Online
23:27 "Pepper: AI Shopping Assistant Revolution"
28:20 Optimized Shopping Discount Integration
32:58 "Entrepreneurship: Legacy Over Easy Profits"
35:04 "Startup Pitch for Investment"
39:03 Customer Experience: Key to Success
What if the key to your financial future isn’t just about making money—but about learning to truly control it?
This special episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, recorded live at the Wall Street Conference in Palm Beach, Florida, tears the cover off conventional thinking around investing, entrepreneurship, and service, revealing what industry veterans, market legends, and unstoppable philanthropists are REALLY doing to move the needle.
Key Highlights:
- Jon Najarian (“DRJ” from Market Rebellion) reveals why trading stocks alone just isn’t enough anymore. He shares fascinating insights on the explosive growth of the options market—now outpacing stocks in dollar value traded—and walks you through how you can leverage options for greater financial control, even if you’re not a math whiz. Jon also lifts the curtain on his journey to becoming the go-to TV commentator for market analysis, why media sensationalism can derail investors, and his core rule: “Trade the market you have, not the one you want.”
- Stephen Meade (“The Bullseye Guy”) details what it takes to build 17 companies, take three public, and master the art of targeting your entrepreneurial focus. He breaks down the upcoming revolution in digital equity exchanges, why $30 trillion in “green bond” capital is reshaping markets, and how every business—big or small—can think globally with new tech.
- John Rourke shares a genuinely moving story of post-military service, channeling his army-honed drive into massive community clean-ups, Southern border support, and first responder advocacy. You’ll learn how one individual can mobilize meaningful change, raise money for good, and inspire collective action—without corporate resources or a big team.
Listener Challenge: Pick ONE insight from this episode—maybe starting your own options account, reaching out to a local charity, or researching digital equity platforms—and take action this week. Share your progress with Lou and the Thrive LouD community on social media for accountability and support!
Links & Follow-Up:
- Market Rebellion & Jon’s Book: marketrebellion.com | itsnotanoption.com
- Stephen Meade: thebullseyeguy.com
- John Rourke: wefundtheblue.com
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 "ThriveLoud Wall Street Special"
05:44 From Independent Trader to Options Expert
07:59 From Media Appearances to Independence
12:00 Diverse Attendees at Davos Conference
15:56 Launching Global Digital Stock Exchange
19:34 Global Direct Public Offerings
22:29 Dubai's Sustainable Investments Boom
26:26 Narcan Rescue Spurs Volunteer Cleanups
28:25 Southern Border Dog Rescue Efforts
31:00 "Actions Over Words for Change"
33:44 "Simple Pleasures, Big Impact"
Get ready for a jam-packed episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, recorded live from the Wall Street Conference in Palm Beach, Florida! In this special installment, Lou sits down for inspiring conversations with three dynamic leaders from diverse industries:👤 Drew Taylor – The former "Crypto Cowboy" and host of the Wild West Crypto Show shares stories of reinvention, insight into his latest venture building a retirement resort in Mexico, and the mindset that keeps him constantly embracing new opportunities—from crypto to real estate and beyond.👤 Randy Tate – CEO and Co-Founder of iFlip, Randy unpacks how his AI-powered investment platform is democratizing Wall Street for everyday investors. Discover why iFlip’s low-fee, risk-managed approach is shaking up the financial services industry, and how technology is leveling the playing field for all.👤 Janice Trey – CEO of The Epoch Times, Janice discusses her journey from CPA to media leader, and explains The Epoch Times’ commitment to truth, integrity, and independence in journalism. Learn how the publication is pioneering unbiased reporting and supporting financial literacy worldwide.Lou and his guests cover everything from technological disruption and global economics to authentic leadership, adapting to change, and the power of trustworthy information in today’s uncertain world.Don’t miss this engaging, candid, and uplifting episode—filled with practical insights, entrepreneurial wisdom, and a little bit of cowboy spirit!👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more episodes connecting you to the most inspiring people on the planet.🌐 Connect with our guests:- Drew Taylor: Google "Wild West Crypto Show" to find his latest work- Randy Tate & iFlip: https://iflipinvest.com- Janice Trey & The Epoch Times: https://theepochtimes.com#ThriveLoud #LouDiamond #WallStreetConference #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #Investing #Media #AI #Leadership #FinancialLiteracyTimestamped Overview00:00 Thrive Loud: Wall Street Conference Highlights05:54 "Building World's Largest Media Firm"06:47 "Embracing Change and Exploration"11:09 "Crypto's Role in Philanthropy"15:42 Wall Street Risk Passed to Man Street17:00 Misleading AI Label in Finance21:08 "Thrive Loud: Janice Trey Interview"25:15 Fortune 500 Executive Experience28:31 "Guiding Through Geopolitical Challenges"
29:48 "Special Promotions for Subscriptions"
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond! In this episode, Lou sits down with Kate Swann—fractional COO, business advisor, and experienced board director—to dive deep into the world of fractional leadership and business growth.
Kate shares her journey from being a full-time COO to stepping into fractional roles, supporting companies as they scale and transition. Discover why agility is key for growing businesses, and how Kate helps founders and leadership teams stay intentional and culture-focused during rapid change. She also addresses common hesitations about bringing in a fractional executive, explains how to maintain company culture, and offers crucial advice for organizations on the brink of transformation.
If you’re curious about the benefits of fractional leadership, scaling company culture, or just want to hear two long-time friends reminisce and share laughter, this episode is for you. Don’t miss Kate’s thoughtful insights, fun recommendations, and practical tips for any business leader looking to thrive.
Learn more about Kate and her team at thefractionals.net, and be sure to subscribe for more energizing conversations with inspiring leaders!
ThriveLoud #LouDiamond #KateSwann #FractionalCOO #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Podcast
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Business Growth Challenges and Solutions
06:40 "Considering Fractional Leadership Benefits"
09:09 Scaling Culture with Clear Communication
11:51 Advocating for Executive Coaching
14:27 "Speakeasy Pub Crawl Highlights"
20:10 Inspiring Leadership and Communication
21:45 Thrive Loud Podcast Promotion
Get ready for an inspiring and energetic episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond! In this conversation, Lou sits down with Stephen Ridley —a former investment banker turned international musician and founder of the Ridley Academy, one of the world’s leading online piano masterclasses, now boasting over $50 million in revenue and 40,000+ students.Stephen shares his remarkable journey from a tiny English village with no musical background, through personal struggles and loss, to a high-flying career in investment banking, and ultimately making the bold leap to become a street performer and worldwide music sensation. Stephen opens up about hitting rock bottom, finding passion in music, the importance of relentless self-improvement, and the real secret behind “overnight success.” He also reveals the mindset and strategies that turned his academy into a global movement, inspiring tens of thousands to learn piano in a fun, fast, and simple way.Lou and Stephen delve into everything from creative breakthroughs and overcoming fears, to building valuable feedback loops and focusing on creating rather than chasing money. Stephen’s powerful story will remind you to follow your passion, keep learning, and never be afraid to reinvent yourself.Stick around for the Speakeasy Pub Crawl—Lou’s fun speed round—and discover Stephen’s favorite movie, music, comfort foods, and more.Don’t forget to check out Ridley Academy if you’ve ever dreamed of playing the piano, and connect with Stephen directly—he loves hearing from you!Timestamped Overview: 00:00 "From Banker to Global Music Phenomenon"03:48 Overwhelmed by Family Crisis08:22 Chasing Dreams Over Banking Career11:53 Second Midlife Crisis: Time for Change15:03 "Street Performance in London"19:06 The Power of Open Feedback21:21 Ed Sheeran's Rise to Fame24:06 Pursuit of Simplicity in Music28:53 Marketing Strategy: Music to Product31:56 Entrepreneurship's Cost: Willingness to Risk36:10 "Create, Don't Get Distracted"37:24 "Success Beyond Money"41:04 Dessert Choices Based on Company45:30 Doctor Dre's Unreleased Album Buzz47:52 Father-Son Evolution and GrowthSubscribe and follow for more inspiring stories of thriving, reinvention, and making your mark on the world.#ThriveLoud #StephenRidley #LouDiamond #Piano #Entrepreneurship #Inspiration #Creativity #Music #SuccessStories
What if the most ancient hate in the world is making a stunning comeback—and most people don't even realize it?
In this eye-opening episode of Thrive LouD, Lou Diamond sits down with multi-talented performer, activist, and host of the "Being Jewish" podcast, Jonah Platt. Together, they pull back the curtain on the recent explosion of antisemitism, revealing why it’s not a new phenomenon or a fleeting internet trend, but part of a centuries-old playbook that has found new fuel in today’s social media-driven world.
Key Highlights:
- Jonah’s Personal & Professional Journey: Jonah shares his evolution from a Broadway performer and producer to one of the most recognized Jewish voices online, candidly discussing how personal experiences, world events, and even being diagnosed with ADHD shaped his path.
- October 7 and Its Aftermath: Lou and Jonah dissect how the tragedy in Israel became a catalyst for a global surge in antisemitism, and what makes this wave of hate so coordinated, widespread, and insidious.
- Left vs. Right—Understanding Modern Antisemitism: The episode explores why anti-Jewish sentiment shows up differently on the political right and left, outlining how exclusion and double standards have quietly pushed Jews out of certain social circles and institutions.
- Breaking Out of Echo Chambers: Jonah explains his intentional approach to reaching non-Jewish audiences, offering practical strategies for making Jewish history, identity, and reality accessible and compelling for all.
- Turning Shock Into Action: Both Lou and Jonah discuss why now is the time for every listener—Jewish or not—to get involved, whether through speaking up, supporting education, or taking part in community initiatives.
Action Steps for Listeners:
- Educate Yourself & Others: Use Jonah’s and Lou’s recommended resources—like the "Being Jewish" podcast or the book Jews Don’t Count—to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish identity and anti-Jewish hate.
- Get Out of Your Algorithm Bubble: Proactively engage with diverse voices online; follow, comment, and share Jewish creators and moderate voices to help humanize complex issues.
- Support Inclusive Education: If you’re an influencer, business leader, or educator, create space for open discussions about Jews and antisemitism, and advocate for Jewish inclusion in DEI initiatives.
- Show Up Locally: Attend school board and town hall meetings, and encourage representation and support for Jewish groups within your community and at universities.
- Don’t Wait for Others to Act—Start Now: Whether it’s having a conversation, supporting Jewish creators, or volunteering behind the scenes, find one actionable step and take it.
This isn’t just a conversation for the Jewish community—Jonah and Lou make it clear that fighting hatred and building bridges is everyone’s responsibility. Tune in, get inspired, and discover how you can be part of moving “the ball up the court” in the fight against bigotry and for a more inclusive future.
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 "Exploring Jewish Identity in Media"
05:07 From Side Hustle to Influencer
08:59 Understanding ADHD and Self-Acceptance
12:42 Navigating Antisemitism and Identity
14:11 Resurgence of Right-Wing Antisemitism
18:11 Foreign Influence Fuels Antisemitism
21:39 Inclusive and Educational Show Success
23:29 Engage and Invest Strategically
28:26 Intentional Podcast Success
32:05 Struggling to Fully Delegate
33:23 Summer Break for Show Expansion
37:03 Inception: A Film-Only Masterpiece
40:11 FlyKit: Jet Lag Solution Product
43:25 Respect Every Role and Task
In this truly fun episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, Lou welcomes back the dynamic duo behind the Marriage of Greatness podcast—Evan and Susan Money! Fresh from their unique marriage retreat in Uganda (including the country’s first-ever “bikini wedding” in a pool!), Evan and Susan share hilarious stories, powerful lessons, and the cultural surprises they encountered during their adventure.
Lou dives deep with Evan and Susan into the joys and challenges of running international marriage retreats, what intentional connection really means, why putting down your phone may be the best thing you can do for your relationship, and the universal struggles couples face around the world. Plus, they reveal their secret formula for keeping marriage fun through their goal of 100 weddings together—already up to 33!
The conversation is filled with practical relationship tips, laughs, and inspiration for couples at any stage. Whether you're single, married, dating, or just curious, you’ll take away powerful insights on connection, presence, and building a “marriage of greatness.”
Topics include:
- Behind the scenes of a Ugandan marriage retreat (and farm-to-table feasts!)
- How intentional walks & weekly podcasts keep Evan and Susan’s relationship strong
- The biggest challenge facing couples worldwide (hint: technology)
- Why celebrating your partner is more important than ever
- Road-trip wedding plans across the US (including pickleball and medieval themes!)
Don’t miss this heartfelt, practical, and seriously fun conversation!
🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories and relationship wisdom.
Connect with Evan & Susan:
MarriageofGreatness.com
Instagram: @marriageofgreatness
evanlovesusan.com
Learn more about Thrive Loud: thriveloud.com
Produced by Thrive Loud Productions
Relationships #MarriageAdvice #LouDiamond #ThriveLoud #MarriageOfGreatness #Podcast #Uganda #IntentionalLiving
Get ready for an eye-opening, inspiring, and candid conversation on this episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond! This week, Lou sits down with Susan Bratton—a globally respected sexual biohacker, best-selling author of over 44 books, and the official spokesperson for GAINSWave’s sexual regenerative treatment protocol. As the co-founder and CEO of two thriving companies, Susan is the intimacy expert for millions looking to extend both their sex span and health span.
In this episode, Susan shares her personal journey from Silicon Valley executive to sexual wellness trailblazer, revealing how a quest to rekindle her marriage led to a mission helping people worldwide rediscover passion and intimacy. Susan and Lou dive deep into:
- Breaking myths around sex and arousal
- Bridging the communication gap between partners
- The power of courage and straight talk in dissolving shame
- Biohacking intimacy, sexual wellness, and lifelong learning
- Surviving and thriving as an entrepreneur in a “bad neighborhood” business
- Susan’s top tips for a happier, healthier love life
Plus, Lou and Susan veer off into fun territory—discussing everything from favorite foods and desert island movies to mountain biking and biohacking longevity!
If you want real insights, actionable advice, and a refreshingly honest approach to improving your relationships and yourself—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Subscribe for more inspiring episodes, and let us know your biggest takeaways in the comments below!
Connect with Susan: betterlover.com
Learn more about GAINSWave™: gainswave.com
ThriveLoud #LouDiamond #SusanBratton #SexualWellness #IntimacyExpert #Biohacking #RelationshipAdvice #Entrepreneurship #Podcast
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Are you ready to boost your energy, embrace your creativity, and thrive in every area of your life? In this episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, Lou sits down with the inspiring Stephanie Rose-Vriniotis—designer, life coach, two-time author, and professional psychic—to talk about her unique journey and her latest book, "On the Market, Off the Market, and I Don't Mean Your House."
Stephanie dives into her eclectic background, sharing how being a self-taught creative and a deep thinker (and a true Virgo!) led her to blend design, color energy, intuition, and empowerment coaching. She opens up about her experiences overcoming challenges, navigating divorce, and helping others reinvent themselves—inside and out!
The conversation takes a fun and honest look at life after divorce, getting back into the dating world, and why it can feel like the housing market. Stephanie reveals how color and energy play a big part in her coaching and decorating process, dishes out practical tips on raising your personal vibration, and explains the importance of doing both inner and outer work before putting yourself “back on the market.” Plus, she shares hilarious and heartfelt stories from her own adventures in dating, establishing boundaries, and how to avoid settling for less than you deserve.
This episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and actionable advice for anyone wanting to thrive—whether you’re single, seeking love, or simply striving for a happier, more authentic life.
🎨 Topics include:
- How energy and color influence our lives and relationships
- Navigating life changes and reinventing yourself
- Lessons from the dating world (with a real estate twist!)
- Setting boundaries and trusting intuition
- Practical self-care tips to reset your mindset
Check out Stephanie's work at thedesigningsoul.com, and don’t forget to grab her latest book!
Hit that subscribe button, leave a comment, and let us know your favorite takeaway from the episode!
ThriveLoud #LouDiamond #StephanieRoseVriniotis #DatingAdvice #SelfCare #Energy #PersonalGrowth #Podcast
In this episode of Thrive LouD, Lou sits down with Peter Winick, founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage. Peter shares his journey from spotting a gap in the marketplace back in 2008 to building a powerhouse firm that helps nonfiction authors, keynote speakers, and thought leaders transform their expertise into scalable businesses.
Lou and Peter dive into the challenges thought leaders face when trying to monetize their ideas, the importance of having a clear strategy, and how to move from a practice-based model (trading time for money) to building a true business around intellectual property. Peter shares insightful stories, practical tips on navigating shiny distractions in the industry, advice on leveraging new trends and platforms, and how Thought Leadership Leverage supports thought leaders to scale their impact.
If you’re a thought leader, author, or speaker looking to amplify your influence and business impact, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Thrive Loud!
Connect with Peter Winick: Website: thoughtleadershipleverage.comEmail: peter@thoughtleadershipleverage.comLinkedIn & Socials: Peter Winick
Learn more and connect with Lou Diamond at ThriveLoud.com
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In this episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, Lou sits down with Scott Arden, CEO of Controllers Limited, to unpack the essentials of building generational wealth through savvy use of corporations, LLCs, and trusts. Scott shares his unique journey—starting his first business at age 19!—and what inspired him to become an expert in tax planning, asset protection, and estate planning.
From busting myths about tax deductions and revealing insider strategies for reducing your tax bill, to discussing how to set your family up for long-term financial success, Scott breaks down topics that every entrepreneur, business owner, and even everyday listeners can benefit from. You'll learn about:
- Picking the right business structure (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp… or a combo?)
- Strategic ways to legally lower your taxes
- How to hire your kids and give them a financial head start
- Navigating changing tax laws, even internationally or across states
- The surprising IRS codes that allow you to deduct things like golf clubs—or even your dog!
Plus, stick around for the fun part at the end, as Scott shares his favorite movies, music, foods, and the new experiences he's loving lately.
If you're interested in protecting your wealth, saving on taxes, and leaving a real legacy, this is one episode you don’t want to miss!
Check out Controllers Limited: www.controllersltd.com
Connect with Scott: Instagram @ScottArdenCEO | Call (775) 384-8124 | Email: contact@controllersltd.com
Listen, learn, and thrive!
Join Lou Diamond on this episode of Thrive Loud as he sits down with Skip Kendall—professional golfer, PGA Tour and Champions Tour veteran, and one of the rising stars in the world of elite golf coaching. Skip opens up about his remarkable journey from competing at the highest levels of the game for over three decades to mentoring the next generation of golfing talent. He shares entertaining stories from his playing career, including a surprising connection to the Masters, and candidly discusses what it takes to build a winning mindset both on and off the course.
You’ll get unique insights into Skip’s coaching philosophy, the “it factor” he looks for in junior golfers, and how he helps them skyrocket their potential—not just through physical skill but with powerful mental strategies. Plus, Skip launches his brand new YouTube channel, reveals his favorite music, movies, guilty pleasures, and even imagines his dream golfing foursome.
Whether you’re a golf enthusiast, an aspiring athlete, or just someone seeking motivation from an inspiring life story, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and heart. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations!
Check out Skip Kendall’s YouTube channel:Follow him on Instagram: @skip.kendall
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Get ready for an uplifting and powerful episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond! In this special conversation, Lou welcomes the incredible Montell and Kristin Jordan—yes, the voices behind the iconic anthem “This Is How We Do It.” But there’s so much more to their story than music.
Montell and Kristin open up about their inspiring journey from hitmaking in the music industry to strengthening marriages through their faith-driven ministry, Marriage Masterpiece. Hear how they navigated the unique pressures of fame, overcame personal struggles—including infidelity—and found hope, healing, and deeper purpose. The Jordans share their insights into what it takes to build a lasting, love-filled partnership, why vulnerability and transparency matter, and how faith became the glue that holds them together.
Tune in to discover:
- Why Montell and Kristin chose marriage over music, faith over fame, and significance over success
- How their experiences in the spotlight inspire their work with couples today
- The genesis and impact of Marriage Masterpiece retreats
- Insights on legacy, connection, and what really keeps a relationship thriving
Plus, enjoy fun moments as Montell and Kristin reveal their favorite movies, food, and even a new hobby that’s bringing them joy!
Whether you’re a fan of their music, passionate about building a strong relationship, or looking for hope in your own journey, this episode will touch your heart and inspire you to thrive louder every day.
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What if the very personality traits people called “bossy” in you are actually your most powerful gifts?
On this eye-opening episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, we sit down with Andrew Adames—a Brooklyn native turned Floridian on a mission to empower others to become the best versions of themselves. Andrew’s journey moves from humble beginnings and career uncertainty to personal transformation and purposeful leadership, showing how anyone can uncover hidden talents and harness their unique strengths.
Key Highlights:
- From Rock Bottom to Empowerment: Andrew recounts moving to Florida with nothing but a suitcase and how his dad’s leap of faith jumpstarted his journey.
- Spotting Hidden Leadership: Hear how an insightful supervisor at SeaWorld saw Andrew’s potential, setting him on a path to discover his calling as a leader, trainer, and, ultimately, passionate coach.
- The Breakthrough Moment: Andrew shares a moving story of helping a woman realize her “bossy” side was actually raw leadership ability, triggering a life-changing perspective shift for her—and inspiring Andrew to dive deep into personal development.
- Built Unstoppable: Learn about the coaching mastermind Andrew runs with Nate Green, focused on helping people and coaches discover their core, long-term motivation (the “fire logs”), and personal “lighthouse” to navigate toward purpose.
- Coaching the Coaches: Why helping leaders and coaches clarify their own strengths and stories is key to their impact—and how lingering childhood beliefs often hold back even the most capable adults.
- Legacy in Action: Andrew reveals the deeper “why” that fuels his work: leaving a legacy that leaves a legacy, and finding meaning in every connection, big or small.
Follow-Up Resources:
- Connect with Andrew Adames on socials: @theAndrewAdames
- Learn more about the Built Unstoppable mastermind and coaching programs: successwithNateGreen.com
- Recommended read: “Suck Less Do Better” by Nate Green
If you’re ready to turn “weaknesses” into superpowers, lead with purpose, and start leaving a legacy today, don’t miss this episode. Listen now and get ready to Thrive Loud!
Timestamped Overview
00:00 "Discovering Leadership at SeaWorld"
06:02 Embracing Leadership, Overcoming Insecurity
08:54 Discovering Your Core and Fuel
12:17 Coaching Purpose and Focus Alignment
15:28 "Unstoppable Mastermind: 12-Week Course"
19:06 "Daily Impact Through Simple Interactions"
23:21 "Missing Basketball in Busy Life"
26:53 "Mets Fan's Bold Prediction"
28:12 "Empowering Leadership Legacy"
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What if the secret to surviving chaos at work isn’t just strategy—it's laughter?
In this eye-opening return to Thrive Loud, host Lou Diamond brings back the incomparable Kathy Klotz-Guest: speaker, podcaster, workshop leader, humorist, and “human connector.” This episode is a masterclass in how organizations (and individuals!) can harness improv, humor, and creativity to navigate relentless uncertainty, adapt to change, and strengthen connection—even in an AI-driven workplace.
Key Highlights:
- Improv in Leadership: Kathy reveals why the “yes, and…” mindset from improv isn’t just about saying yes—it’s about embracing curiosity, experimentation, and resilience in fast-changing environments.
- The AI-Human Balance: Think AI is coming for your creativity? Kathy demystifies why human skills—humor, storytelling, connection—can’t be automated, and shares how to partner with AI for efficiency without losing your humanity.
- Culture Check: Discover why laughter is a leading indicator of healthy workplaces, and how losing humor could mean losing your best talent.
- Building Trust and Connection: Kathy shares post-pandemic observations: teams are more disconnected than ever, and trust is low. She challenges leaders to tackle this head-on, not just with words, but by creating cultures that encourage play, vulnerability, and genuine human interaction.
- The Power of Content Creation: Hear why sharing authentic stories (even the messy, funny ones) can build bridges and encourage audience engagement—plus the unexpected gifts creators receive in return.
Ready to make your workplace future-proof, fun, and more human than ever? Start with a smile—and “keep it human.”
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Adapting Through Improv and Humor
04:34 Embracing Adaptability and Humor
09:34 Embracing AI for Workplace Efficiency
13:03 Connection and Change Post-Pandemic
15:06 "Confront Organizational Issues Directly"
18:00 "The Gift of Relatability"
20:52 Podcast Growth & Scheduling Balance
26:23 Comedy in Mundane Moments
28:07 "Comedy's Essential Truth"
32:13 "Epic Global Family Journey"
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What if your favorite email marketing strategies are actually holding you back?
It turns out, there’s a solid chance they might be. Dive deep into the world of marketing and sales with Lou Diamond and special guest Jennelle McGrath, the powerhouse behind Market Veep, in this illuminating episode of Thrive Loud. Together, they unlock the secrets behind thriving manufacturing companies and discover the "smarking" strategies that transcend typical marketing tactics.
Key Highlights:
- Discover Jennelle's journey from a solopreneur to leading Market Veep, and how they became a HubSpot diamond partner and a two-time Inc 5000 fastest-growing company.
- Uncover why manufacturing companies are the heart of her passion and what sets them apart in the business world.
- Learn about the revolutionary integration of AI in marketing, from automating content creation to optimizing client interactions.
- Gain insights into perfecting email marketing strategies with the right segmentation and personalized content.
Jennelle and Lou’s discussion is filled with real-world insights and actionable strategies to elevate your business operations. Tune in with an open mind, and see how these transformations could apply to your industry or niche.
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Cross-Industry Insights & Inspiration
05:20 Collaborative, Omnichannel Marketing Strategy
10:22 Effective Email Marketing Strategies
12:30 HubSpot's AI Content Evolution
15:41 Exploring Diverse Paths to Happiness
20:02 Highlighting Market Veep Agency
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What if the key to success isn't just about motivation but about embracing a mindset of discipline and self-leadership? In this riveting episode of Lou Diamond's Thrive LouD, former NFL athlete Marques Ogden joins us to unpack his journey from the brink of financial ruin to becoming a powerhouse of inspiration. Get ready for an insightful discussion on how to face life's storms head-on.
Marques, a speaker, podcaster, and business coach, delves deep into the significance of being your own CEO, a lesson impressed upon him by his rookie NFL coach. Learn about the moment Ogden realized that ego was his downfall, leading him to a transformational awakening while working as a custodian. His candid recounting of how he lost millions but rebuilt his life showcases the power of resilience and the importance of extreme discipline.
Key highlights include:
- The danger of having an exaggerated glorified opinion (EGO) and its impact on personal and professional life.
- How the story of Beethoven, often labeled as a prodigy, was more about relentless dedication and discipline.
- Ogden's embrace of the Bison mentality, learning to thrive by moving through life's inevitable storms.
Join Lou Diamond and Marques Ogden as they provide tools and insights to thrive by being inspired, not just motivated. Remember, confronting and moving through your storms might just be the secret to your success.
Timestamped Overview
00:00 "Be Your Own CEO"
05:54 "Ego's Impact on Business Success"
07:53 Rock Bottom: From Millionaire to Custodian
11:21 "The Bison's Storm Strategy"
12:56 "Extreme Discipline, Not Prodigy"
19:01 "Choosing Demarcus Lawrence's Defensive Edge"
19:35 "Marcus Ogden on Thrive LouD"
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What if everything you thought you knew about therapy was wrong?
Lou Diamond sits down with Diana Mandell, a dynamic force in the self-help industry. Dubbed the "anti therapist," Diana has transformed the traditional approach to mental health and relationships with her brutally honest and strategic methods.
Join Lou as Diana shares her journey from being a "shit magnet" in her twenties to becoming a revolutionary figure in self-development. Hear about her turbulent experiences with traditional therapy and how these led her to develop an innovative, accountability-driven approach that emphasizes real, transformative action over passive introspection.
Diana opens up about saving a girl’s life at just ten years old, her struggles with relationships, and why she feels compelled to break nearly every traditional code of ethics in therapy. Discover how she helps her clients face their own emotional challenges, how to be your own best friend, and why she believes self-awareness is the cornerstone of personal growth.
Key Highlights:
- Diana’s early intervention in saving a life and how it shaped her calling.
- The eye-opening failures within traditional therapy, and Diana’s solution.
- Relationship tips from someone who’s navigated the worst and come out stronger.
- Strategies for accountability and self-improvement that work in real life.
- The importance of self-awareness and understanding the impact of your actions on others.
Prepare to take a deep dive into yourself and challenge what you know about self-improvement. This episode isn't just an interview; it's a call to action for anyone looking to truly thrive.
Timestamped Overview 00:00 Intuitive Listener's Journey
04:29 Personal Transformation and Client Growth
09:10 "Real-Time Support for Challenges"
10:26 Reimagining Therapy for True Growth
14:49 Balancing Accessibility and Personal Boundaries
18:08 Therapy vs. Coaching: Key Differences
22:08 Mutual Growth Through Client Interactions
26:46 "Transforming Negative Emotions Productively"
30:25 "Celebrating Authentic Talent"
31:28 Movie Experience: Childhood to Favorite
36:00 Self-Assessment and Emotional Needs
38:41 Thrive Loud Podcast Promo
What if the secret to your life's biggest breakthrough is hiding in an airport bookstore? In this episode of Thrive LouD, Lou Diamond sits down with five-time best-selling author and founder of the Thought Leader Academy, Sara Connell, who shares her transformative journey from a toxic work environment to becoming a celebrated thought leader. Sara reveals the pivotal moment when a chance encounter with a book at an airport changed her life and set her on a mission to help others share their unique stories and insights on a grand scale.
Key highlights include:
- The revelation that led Sara to leave her job and pursue her passion for writing and coaching.
- Insightful advice on conquering self-doubt and the fear of judgment to amplify your voice.
- Techniques for leveraging neuroscience to overcome subconscious barriers and become an impactful thought leader.
- The power of niche marketing and defining your micro-niche to truly connect with your ideal audience.
Whether you're an aspiring author, speaker, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you tap into your potential and make a lasting impact. Make sure to find Sarah on Instagram at @saraconnell or visit her YouTube channel 'Thought Leader Media' to dive deeper into her transformative teachings.
Timestamped Overview 00:00 Aspiring Writer's Disappointment
03:50 "Book Inspired Life Transformation"
06:55 Battling Imposter Syndrome & Judgment
12:04 Find Your Micro Niche
15:12 Finding Your Pocket Niche
16:45 Targeted Marketing Boosts Business Success
22:33 Anchor Images: Visualization Technique
23:50 Connect with Sarah Cannell
26:48 Karaoke Fun at Nail Salon
What if the next big leap in technology isn't just another gadget, but a transformative bridge to a smarter, more efficient future?
In this eye-opening episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, meet Edward Crump, the remarkable inventor of Amazon Alexa and a significant force behind innovation at companies like Netflix and Nike. Now serving as the CTO of Champion Venture Partners, Crump shares the secrets behind his incredible journey through technology and entrepreneurship.
Key Highlights:
- Discover how a lifelong technologist like Ed Crump started his career by selling his first program at the age of 12 and eventually played a pivotal role in creating Amazon Alexa.
- Learn about the pioneering projects he led at major companies like Netflix and Nike, and how he transitioned to the venture capital world with Champion Venture Partners.
- Gain insights into Crump's vision for the future, where personal AIs and smart environments revolutionize our daily lives while respecting data privacy.
- Understand the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, as demonstrated by Champion Venture Partners, in driving innovative solutions in sports science, health, and wellness.
Join Lou Diamond and Ed Crump on this enlightening exploration into the future of technology and innovation, and discover how you can be a part of this thrilling journey.
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 Entrepreneurial Journey: From Startups to Amazon
06:36 Tech Giants' Race: Amazon Outpaces Apple
09:52 Leveraging Innovation in Digital Experiences
10:40 Future of Personal AI and Data
14:17 Data Privacy Concerns in AI
19:57 New Venture Collaboration Insights
21:20 "Unique Access to Sports Ecosystem"
25:48 "Passion for Management Collaboration"
28:40 "Digital Twins: A Matrix Parallel"
30:52 Sugar-Free Mental Clarity
35:44 "Ed Crump: Coolest Guest Spotlight"
Connect with Ed
- Check out Champion Venture Partners company’s website
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What if I told you that transforming the way your business operates could lead to a 50-to-1 return on time?
Nick Sonnenberg, an entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and CEO of Leverage, a consultancy that specializes in operational efficiency connects with Lou on Thrive LouD.
Nick unveils the secrets behind the CPR business efficiency framework, designed to bring businesses back to life through enhanced time management, efficiency, and automation.
Join us as we decode the mysteries of how even the most bloated of email inboxes can be tamed, saving hours every week and unlocking exponential productivity gains. Delve into Nick’s journey from high-frequency trading to the world of efficiency consulting, and discover the common pitfalls businesses face irrespective of their size or industry.
Key highlights include Nick's unique methodology for assessing organizational efficiency, the importance of selecting the right tools for your business needs, and the surprising truth about who within a company is best positioned to champion operational transformation.
Don't miss the chance to revolutionize your business's operational framework and embrace enhanced efficiency, starting with this groundbreaking episode.
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 "Thrive Loud: Nick Sonnenberg Interview"
06:23 Business Assessment Roadmap
09:18 Choosing the Right Productivity Tool
10:39 Navigating Asana's Complexity
14:21 Navigating Business Efficiency Alignment
17:34 Optimize Resources and Insights
22:07 "Discover Thrive Loud Platform"
Connect with Nick
- Check out Nick’s company’s website GetLeverage.com
- Grab a copy of Come Up For Air
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Ever wondered how to unlock a whopping 10 million dollars in your business just by rethinking your time management?
In this episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, we dive into the fascinating world of business operations with Jhana Li, owner of SpyGlass Ops. Known for empowering over a hundred businesses to scale past 7 and 8 figures, Jhana shares her insights on how founders can regain personal freedom while skyrocketing their revenue.
Key highlights include:
- Discover the "magic vending machine" syndrome and how it's sabotaging your leadership effectiveness.
- Learn about the top four bottlenecks holding 90% of online entrepreneurs back and how to overcome them.
- Explore the transformative power of AI in operational efficiency and why it’s time to transition your team from ‘doers’ to ‘thinkers’.
- Jhana's personal practices for thriving, even when the going gets tough, such as her commitment to spending time outdoors and working with a coach.
Jhana also generously offers a free copy of her ebook to listeners who DM her with the code "ThriveLoud" on Instagram. This ebook delves deeper into the six core operational pillars that can transform a business. So, tune in and learn how you can apply these actionable strategies to elevate your business operations and free up your time for visionary thinking.
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW 00:00 Accidental CEO to Operations Expert
05:12 Founder Challenges: Vision and Alignment
09:24 Time Mismanagement Costing Millions
11:45 Founder-Dependent Leadership
14:59 "AI: Shifting From Doers to Thinkers"
17:07 "Embracing Efficiency and Leadership"
22:47 Speakeasy Pub Crawl Stroll
23:37 Episode Opening and Closing Music
Could a seemingly harmless habit like sipping wine after dinner be silently shaping your life?
Dive into an eye-opening episode of "Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond" as we explore the transformative journey of Jenn Kautsch, the driving force behind the Sober Sis movement.
In this episode, Lou Diamond chats with Jenn about how an ordinary social custom became her lifelong mission to empower women. Jenn shares how the "mommy wine juice" culture slowly turned from a social habit into a daily ritual before she had a profound realization in her mid-forties. Listen as she enlightens us with her personal story of reclaiming mindfulness and starting the Sober Sis movement—a safe space where women can renegotiate their relationship with alcohol without fear of labels or judgment.
Discover the intriguing idea of the "drinking spectrum" and the little-known "gray area" that many social drinkers occupy. Jenn's tale is not only a motivational journey toward freedom but also a wake-up call for those in similar spaces who want to be more present in their own lives.
By tuning in, listeners will gain valuable knowledge on shifting habits, fostering deeper connections, and choosing a more intentional lifestyle. Ready to explore the possibilities of a sober-curious journey? This episode could be the beacon of change you never knew you needed.
Timestamped Overview 00:00 "Sober Curious Journey"
05:33 Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Transformation
09:39 "Embracing Purpose and Growth"
11:50 Pandemic Drinking Habits Shift
15:28 Coaching "Gray Area" Drinkers
20:24 Sober Curious Health Movement
22:04 Choosing Sober Connection Over Alcohol
25:55 Speakeasy Pub Crawl Experience
30:47 Peacock Phobia Origins
31:52 Fear of Large Birds
Ever thought staying healthy could be fun?
In this episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, we have the vivacious Cary Pereira, a fitness instructor and life coach, ready to turn the world of wellness on its head. Cary brings a refreshing and energizing approach to health and wellness, making it accessible and downright fun for everyone, no matter your age or level of fitness.
Key Highlights:
- Simplifying Wellness: Cary emphasizes that being healthy doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. Discover her straightforward approach to starting your day with a simple four-minute routine that can change your life.
- Making Fitness Fun: Learn how to enjoy your fitness journey by incorporating fun and sass into your workouts. Cary's infectious energy and humor might just be the key you've been missing.
- Mindful Eating and Moderation: While committed to health, Cary confesses her love for sugar, introducing a balanced lifestyle over deprivation. Her insights on enjoying food in moderation while maintaining fitness routines are both relatable and attainable.
Tune in to this spirited conversation with Cary Pereira, where you'll not only be inspired but also equipped with practical tools to thrive louder in your life. And remember, small changes make big differences!
Timestamped Overview 00:00 "Simple Steps to Health"
03:36 Making Fitness Fun and Accessible
08:36 "Unexpected Intensity of Simple Exercises"
09:57 Workout Timing Discussion
13:05 "Balancing Diverse Fitness Class Needs"
17:19 Discussing Healthy Eating Habits
21:00 "Balance and Moderation in Wellness"
26:00 Carrie Pereira's Authentic Social Media
28:52 "Discovering 'Tommy Boy': A Laughing Adventure"
33:02 Carrie Pereira on ThriveLoud
34:00 Thrive Loud Podcast Promo
What if there was a way to revolutionize pet care, offering free healthcare to ensure your furry friend is always covered?
In this episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, we dive into the pet insurance industry and discover an innovative solution with guest Rafa Lopez, founder and CEO of Nibbles. Lou and Rafa explore how Nibbles is changing the game by embedding comprehensive pet insurance into a flexible credit card that covers your pet's medical needs while offering rewards for everyday spending.
Key highlights of this episode:
- Discover the untouched potential within the pet insurance market and how Nibbles is addressing this gap.
- Learn about the unique integration of pet insurance and credit card services that simplifies the claims process for pet owners.
- Understand the economic efficiencies Nibbles creates for pet owners by pooling customer leverage to negotiate lower rates.
Tune in to learn how Nibbles is smartly solving everyday pet care challenges with a modern twist.
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 Millennials Request Pet Insurance
06:15 Pet Insurance Concept: Nibbles Card
09:07 "Nibbles Card: Pet Rewards & Insurance"
11:36 "Nibbles Card Simplifies Vet Payments"
15:26 Challenging Everyday Inertia
18:01 "Secrets to Thriving Daily"
22:43 "April Congrats & Nibbles Promo"
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What if hitting rock bottom could be the best thing that ever happened to you?
In this riveting episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, we dive deep into the incredible comeback story of Joe Rivera, a man who truly personifies resilience. Once a high-flying stockbroker on Wall Street, Joe shares the dark descent from the heights of financial success to battling substance abuse and losing everything. But this isn’t just a story of loss; it’s a powerful testimony of redemption and transformation.
Listeners will be inspired by Joe’s raw honesty as he recounts his journey from overdoses and hospital beds to becoming a motivational speaker and life coach. With the support of his family and a newfound spiritual connection, Joe forged a path to sobriety and rediscovered his purpose.
Key highlights of this episode include:
- Joe's candid recount of the opiate introduction that spiraled his life out of control and the spiritual awakening that saved him.
- Insights into the importance of surrounding yourself with inspirational people who uplift and guide you.
- The role of faith and family in Joe’s recovery and thriving success.
- How Joe turned adversity into a mission to help others reclaim their lives through his podcast, Reforge Your Life.
Join us for a conversation that proves triumph can emerge from the deepest trials. This episode is not only a must-listen for those battling their own struggles but also for anyone seeking to assist others in their journey of transformation. Be prepared to shatter limitations and unlock your potential.
Timestamped Overview 00:00 "Thrive Loud: Joe Rivera's Comeback"
05:50 Addiction: Turning Point Moment
09:05 Embracing Sobriety: A Journey Within
11:31 Faith, Family, and Personal Growth
15:45 Journey of Spirituality and Gratitude
18:33 "Finding Purpose Through Spiritual Transformation"
20:34 Inspiring Stories of Resilience
25:01 Choosing Between Asian and Italian Cuisine
27:12 Intentional Living Drives Success
31:11 Die-Hard Mets Fans' Hopes 2025
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Are you ready to discover how a company can truly put the customer first and inspire a community through music?
In this episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, we dive into the remarkable journey of Sweetwater, a company that has become a pillar in the music and audio industry. Our guest, Justin Dunbar, the Director of Customer Experience at Sweetwater, shares the story of the company's growth from its humble beginnings in the back of a VW bus to becoming a billion-dollar business with a unique focus on customer relationships.
Key highlights of the episode include:
- The Origin Story: Learn about Chuck Surack's vision in the late '70s that led to the creation of Sweetwater and how the company's foundation in customer experience has remained strong to this day.
- Building Connections: Justin explains the important role of sales engineers and how they create personalized experiences for Sweetwater customers by sharing their expertise and passion for music.
- Handling a Pandemic Surge: Discover how Sweetwater adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic to accommodate an influx of new customers, particularly in the booming podcasting and home studio markets.
- Community Engagement: Justin shares Sweetwater’s impact on the local community in Fort Wayne, Indiana, through charitable initiatives, music education, and support for local nonprofits.
To delve deeper into Sweetwater's offerings and learn how they can elevate your musical journey, visit Sweetwater.com and explore their extensive range of products, expert advice, and remarkable customer service.
Join us on this episode to understand why Sweetwater is not only a leader in audio equipment but also a champion of customer experience and community engagement.
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 Building Customer-Centric Music Experiences
05:52 Tailored Sales Engineer Matching
09:14 Sweetwater's Personal Touch Experience
12:29 Sweetwater's Impact on Fort Wayne
13:56 Sweetwater's Boom During COVID
17:24 Sweetwater's Unmatched Audio Gear Sales
24:12 Sweetwater's Employee Wellness Culture
25:40 Sweetwater's Expert Community & Innovation
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Ever wondered what it would be like to lead a mission to Mars or start a successful podcast before the age of 10?
In this episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond sits down with the inspiring nine-year-old Ishara, a young podcaster, competitive figure skater, future author, and aspiring astronaut. Through her incredible journey, listeners will discover how determination and passion can drive you to achieve your dreams at any age.
Key highlights from the episode include Ishara's early start in reading and podcasting, her love for figure skating, and her ambitious dream to lead a mission to Mars.
Listeners & viewers will be inspired by Ishara's zest for learning and adventure and will gain insights into how to pursue dreams by embracing curiosity and resilience.
As a follow-up, think about the following steps you can take to identify your passions and start working toward your dreams, no matter your age. Set aside time for reading and learning, try new experiences that excite you, and remember to keep trying, just as Ishara does.
Don't miss this episode to get a taste of the future through the eyes of a remarkable young visionary.
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 "Meet Ishara: Child Prodigy Podcaster"
04:25 Discovering Ishar's Incredible Story
08:41 First Ice Skating Attempt at Three
13:53 Jose Hernandez: A Tale of Tenacity
17:19 Keep Trying Despite Setbacks
19:57 Andre Shor's Science and Podcasts
23:27 "Fun Street Speed Round"
26:54 Meet Ishara: Multitalented Visionary
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Ever wondered how the rise of fractional work is transforming the job market and what it might mean for your business?
In this insightful episode of Thrive Loud, Lou Diamond connects with Taylor Crane, founder of Fractional Jobs, who dives deep into the growing trend of fractional work and how it’s shaping the future of employment.
Key Highlights:
- Taylor's Journey
- Understanding Fractional Work
- Impact of COVID and Remote Work
- The Talent Marketplace
- Cultural Integration
- Business Models and Lessons Learned
This episode provides valuable insights for anyone looking to understand the evolving job market landscape and how fractional work could potentially benefit both individuals and businesses.
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 "Finding Purpose in Fractional Leadership"
06:51 "Benefits of Fractional Work"
07:41 Workplace Culture and Fractional Roles
11:21 "Fractional CEO Roles Explained"
14:35 Succeeding in Fractional Work
18:22 Solopreneur Pursues Impact and Enjoyment
21:17 Accelerating the Fractional Work Movement
25:45 Embrace Fractional Roles for Growth
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Are you maximizing your content's potential, or are you getting tangled in the web of overwhelming tasks just to keep up?
Special guest, Michael Katz, CEO of FlowSend solves this problem for us on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. Michael shares his journey from the world of B2B software to empowering content creators with revolutionary tools designed to enhance efficiency and authenticity in content production.
Highlights of this episode include the story of FlowSend's inception, born out of Michael's own necessity as a podcaster, and how this innovative platform allows users to produce customized, authentic content with unprecedented speed. Michael highlights the unique advantage of having been a content creator first, understanding the hurdles faced by creators today, and how FlowSend stands out by preserving the creator's authentic voice even within an AI-driven environment.
Listeners will also gain insights into the challenges content creators face in today's digital landscape and how FlowSend tackles these by providing scalable systems that don't compromise authenticity. Michael discusses the critical balance of creating personalized content efficiently without burning out.
Take action today by visiting Michael Katz on LinkedIn or checking out FlowSend at FlowSend.ai to start transforming your content game. Tune in to discover how you can connect more effectively and authentically with your audience, all while reclaiming your precious time.
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 Authentic Content Creation via Podcasts
04:48 Challenges of Scalable Online Presence
08:57 Unique Podcasting Program Creation Advantage
11:08 "The Gift of Content Creation"
13:26 Exercise, Meditation, and Parenting Insights
18:37 "Michael Katz: Content Growth Guru"
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Are you ready to transform your influence into tangible results and build a legacy with your very own podcast?
In this riveting episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond sits down with the dynamic Shayna Rattler Davis, a renowned income and influence strategist who is helping women harness their voices to create million-dollar multimedia empires.
Shayna shares her journey into this powerful niche, highlighting the evolution from business coaching to empowering women with opportunities beyond visibility—focusing on profitability, high-value corporate contracts, media appearances, and more. Shayna shares her strategic approach to branding beyond your niche by adopting an "umbrella brand" that opens doors to a wider audience, including major media and corporate platforms.
She passionately emphasizes the importance of shifting your mindset from seeing your podcast as a microphone to viewing it as a gateway to immense opportunities.
Listeners are invited to dive into Shayna's "Make Millions Podcasting" course, a comprehensive resource to turn your show into a financial powerhouse, and experience her expertise firsthand. Additionally, Shayna offers her "Influence Economy Playbook" for free to help you measure and optimize your influence efficacy.
Join Lou and Shayna as they navigate the path toward thriving loudly through influence, connection, and innovative success strategies.
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW
00:00 Championing Visibility and Profitability
03:54 Elevating Podcasts to High Five Opportunities
08:12 Expanding Podcast Editing to Corporate Engagement
12:59 Finding Your Core Purpose
15:11 Straightforward Advice for Success
18:10 Experience in a Saturated Market
21:08 Mental Reset: Shaking Off Negativity
26:12 "Rain Man: Iconic Character Arc"
29:49 "Embrace Spontaneous Fun"
31:51 Duality of Dress and Interests
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Ever wondered how technology can bridge the gap for billions who lack access to essential resources? In this captivating episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, we dive deep into the mission and journey of Anu Bhardwaj, the innovative mind behind Women Investing in Women Digital and the creator of Sheconomy and Podcasters—a digital platform empowering women through accessible tech.
Key highlights from this episode:
- Origins and Vision: Anu shares her journey from co-hosting a podcast with her young daughter and nanny to founding a groundbreaking digital media platform designed to connect women globally, especially those without access to expensive technology.
- Tech for the Bottom Billion: Fascinated by how digital connectivity is still a luxury for many, Anu discusses her efforts to deliver audio content through low-cost mobile devices and addresses what she calls her "digital dharma."
- Global Reach Through Innovation: We explore how Sheconomy taps into a network that can work on diverse platforms, from simple 2G devices to newer 5G setups, all this while overcoming geographical and linguistic barriers by curating content in 65 languages.
- Empowering Content Creators: Podcasters and how it serves as a channel for creators from all backgrounds to disseminate their content on a global scale, ensuring diverse voices are heard worldwide.
- A Call to Action for Content Creators: Insights on how podcasts in The US and other parts of the world can leverage this network to reach untapped audiences.
Join us as we celebrate Anu Bhardwaj's trailblazing efforts to connect, educate, and inspire through technology and community - a true testament to the power of digital innovation!
Timestamp Overview
00:00 "Inspiring Women in Deep Tech"
03:55 Sheconomy: Audio Access for All
08:23 "Connecting Generations Through Stories"
11:44 Global Wellness Podcast Impact
15:33 "Winning Grand Prize in Global Innovation"
20:00 Reflect, Pause, and Seek Counsel
22:43 Join Our Broadcast Program
24:30 Golf Comedy & Speakeasy Adventure
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Are you ready to harness the power of resilience and be audacious in the face of adversity?
In this episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, we're joined by the truly inspiring Erika Rothenberger. As an entrepreneur, woman in construction, and dynamic speaker, Erika shares her incredible journey of overcoming a traumatic personal experience and how it has shaped her life and message today.
Key Highlights:
- Erika's powerful story of resilience following a life-altering attack by a stranger, and how it motivated her to become a beacon of strength for others.
- Learn about the various "hats" Erika wears, from climbing the corporate ladder in construction to being an empowering mom and entrepreneur.
- Discover the practices Erika uses daily to develop her resiliency muscle, including movement, maintaining an "audacious list," and journaling.
- Erika's insights on how sharing stories of personal challenges can create meaningful connections and changes in others' lives.
Join Lou Diamond and Erika Rothenberger for an inspiring conversation that challenges us to be audacious, to be resilient, and to thrive in every aspect of life.
Timestamp Overview
00:00 "Erica Rolfenberger: Empowering Entrepreneur"
05:24 Surviving an Ex-Boxer's Assault
08:42 Building Resilience Through Self-Improvement
11:35 "Energize, Reflect, and Achieve"
14:07 Podcasting's Impactful Connections
18:07 "Powerful Song for Triathlons"
21:52 "Dreaming of Returning to Croatia"
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What's it like to turn your childhood dreams into reality while nurturing a passion for sports commentary?
In this energizing episode of "Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond," we dive deep into a conversation with Emily Ehman, a former Northwestern volleyball player who has risen to prominence as a college volleyball analyst for the Big Ten Network, ESPN, and Fox Sports.
Key highlights from this episode include Emily's journey from being a volleyball player to becoming a renowned sports commentator, the growing popularity of volleyball as a spectator sport, and the world-record attendance event at Nebraska's Memorial Stadium. Emily shares insights into the challenges and rewards of a career in sports broadcasting, especially in the dynamic world of collegiate athletics. She also touches on the influence of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals in college sports and the exciting rise of professional volleyball leagues in the U.S.
Listeners will find valuable lessons in Emily's proactive approach to career-building, her ability to pitch herself and create opportunities, and the importance of aligning one's passion with career choices. Emily also stresses the value of staying fit, both mentally and physically, and the role of supportive relationships in maintaining success.
Put the lessons learned from this interview into action by following Emily's lead: identify your passion early, create opportunities through persistence and self-promotion, and seek balance by staying connected with activities and people who rejuvenate you. For aspiring sports commentators or those looking to thrive in any field, Emily's inspiring story is a testament to what can be achieved with dedication and enthusiasm.
Are you ready to dive into the world of agriculture from a fresh and dynamic perspective?
In this episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, join Lou as he sits down with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen, the brilliant minds behind the Discover Ag Podcast and TV show.
Key Highlights:
- Discover how Natalie and Tara, as fifth-generation dairy farmers and fourth-generation cattle ranchers, respectively, came together through social media to create the Discover Ag platform, aiming to bridge the gap between agriculture and consumers.
- Gain insights into the misconceptions about agriculture and how these inspiring women are debunking stereotypes, making agriculture cool and trendy again.
- Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities in the agricultural industry, including the ongoing conversation about big agriculture versus small farms.
- Explore how Natalie and Tara are bringing attention to trending topics within the ag and food space, combining their expertise and passion for storytelling to educate and entertain audiences.
- Hear about the seamless transition from podcast to television, as they visually showcase the intricacies of farming and ranching life while continuing to build their thriving community of "discos."
Join Lou, Natalie, and Tara as they enlighten us on the nuances of agriculture, while also entertaining us with their witty and engaging podcasting style. You won't want to miss this inspiring and educational conversation!
Timestamp Overview
00:00 "Thrive LouD: Inspiring Agrarian Innovators"
06:33 Ag and Food Trends Simplified
07:19 Podcast Analyzes Weekly News Trends
12:32 Engaging Community Discussions
15:26 Big vs. Small in Agriculture
18:02 Farm-Focused Family Podcast
21:56 Emerging Country Artist: Jack Wharf
24:37 Rediscovering Offline Creativity
27:10 Future Plans: Family, Travel, Adventure
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Are you ready to unlock the energy within you and become a dynamic results-driven achiever?
Lou Diamond engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Kristy Kuhl, a high performance coach and energy catalyst dedicated to transforming individuals into unstoppable forces.
Discover how the fusion of systems, confidence, habits, productivity, and influence can transform anyone into the best version of themselves.
Key highlights of this episode include:
- Kristy’s unique approach to combining organization with positive behavior to optimize performance.
- The importance of understanding and developing personal systems that align with your definition of success.
- Insights into distinguishing activities that contribute to productivity and those that detract from it.
- How to effectively manage distractions in the age of social media and stay true to your goals.
For listeners and viewers eager to put these lessons into action, Kristy offers strategies for creating your own unstoppable day and provides access to this framework as a free resource on her website.
If you're a woman ready to unleash your potential, explore her 12-week program, Unleash with Kristy, designed to elevate you to new heights.
Timestamp Overview
00:00 "Embrace Your Authentic Self"
05:29 Identifying Effective Daily Habits
09:32 Connecting Through Conversations
11:12 Identifying Ineffective Habits
14:01 Navigating Social Media Disconnection
17:49 "Accountability and Guilt Management"
21:37 "Adrenaline Junkie with Intuitive Dog"
24:27 Bread Concerns and Homemade Solutions
27:06 Observing Neighbors' Daily Routines
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Are you ready to transform your relationships and workplace dynamics to create more ease, joy, and effective communication? In this engaging episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, renowned psychologist, author, and podcast host Dr. Abby Medcalf joins us to dive deep into the intricacies of relationships and the vital skills needed to thrive personally and professionally.
Dr. Abby Medcalf shares her journey from being a recovering drug addict to becoming a successful psychologist and relationship expert. She explores how her unique background in counseling and organizational psychology has equipped her with the tools to help individuals and executives alike create meaningful connections and positive outcomes in their lives.
Key highlights from this episode include:
- Understanding the importance of boundaries in personal and professional relationships and how to establish them effectively.
- Discovering why relationships often feel challenging and how the right skills can make them easier and more fulfilling.
- Insights into applying relationship principles within the workplace to boost productivity, retention, and positive culture.
- Dr. Abby's unique approach to coaching and counseling that combines action-oriented steps with deep psychological insights.
Listeners and viewers are encouraged to implement the lessons learned by:
- Reflecting on your own relationship skills and identifying areas for growth.
- Setting clear boundaries in both personal and professional settings, and holding firm to them with love and clarity.
- Trying Dr. Abby's exercise of aligning priorities with your supervisors or colleagues to ensure everyone's on the same page and working efficiently.
- Engaging with Dr. Abby's extensive resources, including her podcast, Relationships Made Easy, to continue learning and growing.
Tune in to this episode and start your journey toward more connected and joyful relationships with the expert guidance of Dr. Abby Medcalf!
Timestamp Overview
00:00 Unexpected Counseling Success
04:32 "Relationships Made Easy Podcast Success"
09:51 "Reject Victim Mindset, Set Boundaries"
11:49 Defining Personal Standards
16:47 "Work Boundaries in Remote Era"
20:01 Costly Employee Retention Challenge
21:51 Aligning Team Priorities Effectively
25:36 "Fostering Respect in Workplace Culture"
28:16 "Changing the World Through Relationships"
34:27 "Yankees or Mets: Compatibility Test"
35:03 "Featuring Dr. Abby Metcalf"
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Can mastering a mere 12 minutes each day truly transform your life and career?
Join Lou Diamond on an enthralling episode of Thrive Loud as he connects with John Mitchell, the founder of Think It Be It. John shares his incredible journey of applying the success principles from the legendary book "Think and Grow Rich" and how it led him to achieve remarkable success.
Key Highlights:
Personal Transformation at 50:
John recounts how he pivoted his life at 50 by diving deep into "Think and Grow Rich." Despite initial struggles, he uncovered the secret for success and developed a 12-minute daily technique that changed everything.
Scientific Principles:
Learn about the two critical scientific principles underpinning this technique—how the conscious and subconscious minds work and how to leverage them for success (00:14:34).
Overcoming Life's Obstacles:
John shares a deeply personal story about the loss of his mother and how it fueled his determination to crack the code of success (00:07:19).
New Business Ideas:
Discover how to generate and evaluate new business ideas consistently, with John revealing his own journey from ideation to executing million-dollar ideas (00:16:51).
Mindset Mastery:
Find out how John teaches these principles to athletes and students at the University of Texas, empowering them to override negative inner voices and control their destinies (00:25:32).
Personal Harmonies:
Listen to John's favorite practices and routines, including the music that uplifts his spirit and his love for blues guitar (00:28:33).
Follow-Up Actions for Listeners & Viewers:
Watch the Free Video: Visit www.themissingsecret.org to watch a 9-minute video that explains the full secret of "Think and Grow Rich" and its scientific basis.
Read the Book: Purchase John's new book, "The Missing Secret of the Legendary Book, Think and Grow Rich," available on Amazon.
Implement the Technique: Start your own 12-minute daily routine. Create a clear, detailed vision of who you want to be and what you want to achieve, read it daily, and watch how it influences your subconscious to bring forth focused, productive actions.
Deep Thinking Sessions: Set aside time for deep thinking sessions twice a week. Follow John's three-step process to generate and evaluate new ideas that can propel you forward.
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The pioneering force in tech-humanism, Kate O'Neill comes back on Thrive LouD. As a global keynote speaker, author, and podcaster, Kate brings her deep expertise and optimistic approach to shaping humanity's future in our increasingly tech-driven world.
Join host Lou Diamond and Kate O'Neill as they dive into her latest book, "What Matters Next." Discover how Kate combines strategic optimism and innovative frameworks to help leaders make human-friendly tech decisions confidently in an era defined by rapid technological change. This episode is an essential listen for anyone seeking to navigate the complex landscape of modern technology and its implications on business and leadership.
Kate shares insights about the speed of tech adaptation, the common fears leaders face, and introduces the critical concept of balancing the 'harms of action' versus the 'harms of inaction.' She offers valuable tools and strategies for leaders who might feel daunted by these rapid advancements, providing a visionary approach to future-ready decision-making.
Tune in as Kate O'Neill illuminates the path to confidently steering through tech-driven changes and ensuring our decisions today lead to a better, more human-centric tomorrow.
Don't miss this thought-provoking and uplifting discussion that promises to inspire and equip you to thrive in the ever-evolving tech landscape!
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Award-winning author, speaker, book launch strategist, and founder of the Biz Book Publishing Hub Robbie Samuels is on Thrive LouD.
After Robbie's last appearance in 2020, this episode delves into Robbie's transformative journey through the pandemic, spotlighting his pivot from networking at conferences to becoming a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into Robbie's innovative approach to book launches—specifically, the significance of garnering Amazon reviews to build a pipeline that leads prospects to lucrative offers.
Don't miss Robbie's practical tips and personal anecdotes, including his own publishing triumphs and the story behind his next eagerly anticipated book, "Don't Just Hit Publish: Launch Your Book - An Entrepreneur's Guide to Reviews and Revenue."
For those pondering a book launch or seeking to maximize the impact of their published work, this episode is a must-listen!
Key Highlights:
- Robbie's career shift amidst the pandemic
- The power of Amazon reviews for business books
- Differences between publication and launching strategies
- The role of traditional vs. hybrid publishers
- Essential steps for building a book marketing pipeline
- Robbie's upcoming book and how it ties into his holistic strategy
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The remarkable Ashley Rogers, an accomplished entrepreneur, brand builder, and mentor in the food and beverage world is on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. With over 15 years of experience and the successful creation and sale of four companies generating nearly $40 million in sales, Ashley’s journey is nothing short of inspirational.
Currently the CEO of Sprinkles CPG, a subsidiary of the iconic Sprinkles Cupcakes brand, Ashley spearheads innovative ventures like cupcake-flavored chocolate and the cupcake cup, which have skyrocketed into over 4,000 Walmart and 2,000 Target stores within just one year.
In this episode, Ashley shares insights into her entrepreneurial drive, deeply influenced by her entrepreneur father and a strong desire to carve her own path. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of food and beverage startups, emphasizing the importance of resilience, creativity, and knowing when to let go and sell a business.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned businessperson, or just someone looking for a dose of inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and motivating stories that will encourage you to dream big and thrive.
Don't miss out on this deliciously insightful episode of Thrive LouD!
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Jennifer Robin Wilson, a leadership coach, writer, and speaker returns to the show following her remarkable debut a year ago, bringing exciting updates on her latest venture—a new book titled The Heart of Homestay, launching on February 18th, 2025.
Listen in as Jennifer shares the incredible journey of writing her book over the last nine years. She dives into the intricacies of the homestay concept—an accommodation option where international students live with local families while learning English and acclimating to new cultures. Jennifer reveals the challenges and surprises she encountered while interviewing host families and crafting her narrative.
Tune in for a deep dive into the world of homestay, inspiring anecdotes, and a glimpse of Jennifer's future writing projects. Whether you're an international educator, a prospective host, or simply curious about the homestay experience, this episode is packed with valuable insights and heartfelt stories.
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Join host Lou Diamond in this captivating episode of Thrive Loud as he sits down with Josh Zuker, co-founder and CEO of Pytheus Energy. In an engaging discussion blending innovation, technology, and personal anecdotes, Josh takes us through his unique journey.
Discover how Josh utilizes AI and machine learning to revolutionize oil and gas production, enhancing efficiency and output, especially through the innovative handling of "stripper wells."
Learn about Josh’s sustainable approach to Bitcoin mining using flare gas, a strategy reducing costs and enhancing environmental benefits.
Lou Diamond rounds out the conversation by delving into Josh's thoughts on the future of energy, the evolving cryptocurrency space, and his philosophy on derisking in both business and personal life.
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In this episode we dive into the dynamic world of digital assets and blockchain technology with two pioneering guests: Michael Prober and Michael Schwartz from Arena Digital Capital Management. Discover how this powerhouse duo leverages their extensive backgrounds in hedge funds, arbitrage, and blockchain to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital investments.
Listeners will gain insight into Arena Digital's rigorous approach to selecting portfolio managers, the volatile nature of the crypto market, and the significance of operational due diligence. Michael Prober and Michael Schwartz also share their excitement for future government regulations and the profound impact blockchain technology could have on various industries.
To stay ahead in the ever-changing digital asset space, tune in and get inspired by the innovative minds behind Arena Digital Capital Management.
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Lou Diamond sits down with the multifaceted Adrian Brambila, whose journey from a professional dancer for T-Pain to a multimillionaire entrepreneur living a minimalistic van life is nothing short of inspiring.
Adrian shares his fascinating journey, which started with teaching dance online, focusing on the robot dance, and eventually led to a fully-fledged online business that allowed him to leave his conventional 9-to-5 job. Emphasizing the true meaning of wealth as owning one's time, Adrian challenges the norms of luxurious living associated with success. He reveals personal anecdotes of living in a van with his wife during the pandemic and exploring various online money-making ventures.
Listeners will hear about Adrian's authorship journey, with his latest book "Start Thinking Rich," aimed at inspiring financial freedom among readers. Adrian discusses the contrast between short-form content creation versus the depth of book writing, and how his experiences have shaped his outlook on value creation over hard work.
With personal stories and a heartwarming narrative about the deeper impact of content, this episode is guaranteed to leave listeners inspired to rethink their approach to both money and life.
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Host Lou Diamond engages in an enlightening conversation with Joanne Telser-Frere, the Director of Program Development at Literacy Chicago and the author of "33 Ways Not to Screw Up Teaching Adults to Read." With over 30 years of experience in teaching ESL, Joanne delves into her passion for literacy and the innovative approaches she has developed to help adults overcome reading challenges.
Discover the inspiring stories of individuals impacted by Joanne’s work, including a train conductor who transformed his interactions with passengers after stumbling upon her book, and a heartwarming tale of an 82-year-old man who learned to read post-retirement. Joanne sheds light on the often-overlooked literacy crisis in the U.S., where millions are functionally illiterate, and shares her insights on how tailored teaching methods can make a transformative impact.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into Joanne’s multi-faceted teaching techniques, which blend auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning styles to meet the unique needs of each student. Joanne also discusses the psychological aspects of teaching adults to read and the importance of empathy and personalized education.
Tune in to this episode of Thrive Loud to be inspired by Joanne Telser-Frere’s dedication to literacy and her innovative strategies for teaching adults to read, ensuring that no learner gets left behind.
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Join host Lou Diamond in a captivating discussion with Amanda Kenderes, a communication professor at Humphreys University and author of "Talk Types, How What We Say Reveals Who We Are." In this episode, Amanda delves into the intricate dynamics of communication, exploring whether our styles are shaped more by nature or nurture. Drawing from her 30 years of experience, she discusses her groundbreaking "talk types" model, which categorizes communication into three groups: A, B, and C, transcending demographics and providing fresh insights into how we engage in conversations, build relationships, and interpret social interactions.
Listeners will appreciate Amanda's practical wisdom on maintaining focus in our tech-saturated world and the value of reflective content creation. Lou Diamond and Amanda also explore the rewarding journey of persistent inquiry and the importance of intentional skill-building in communication.
Discover how Amanda's work in communication is being integrated into AI technology and get to know more about her personal interests, her dreams, and her efforts to balance a busy lifestyle with meditation and exercise.
Tune in to learn how understanding your own communication style can transform your personal and professional relationships and to reflect on the rewarding journey of solving complex questions in the field of communication.
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In this enlightening episode of "Thrive Loud," host Lou Diamond sits down with the inspiring Tess Brigham, a distinguished psychotherapist, certified coach, author, and TEDx speaker. Recorded against the backdrop of Tess's rich upbringing in California, the conversation delves into the pivotal moments and values that shaped her journey.
The discussion covers a range of pertinent topics, from the unique challenges faced by millennials and Gen Z in the workplace to innovative retention strategies for employers grappling with generational differences. Tess advocates for empathy, understanding, and creative solutions in addressing the modern workforce's needs.
Listeners will gain insights into Tess’s perspective on social media, technology, and the evolving dynamics of family relationships. Tess also offers a glimpse of the lighter side of her life, discussing her favorite films, songs, and travel destinations.
Towards the close, Tess and Lou explore the significance of empathetic leadership and the importance of clear workplace expectations amidst entitlement challenges. This episode promises to leave you thoughtful and motivated to bridge generational gaps in your professional and personal life.
Join us for this compelling conversation as Tess promotes her new podcast, "Psych Legal Pop," co-hosted with her sister, and extends warm wishes for the new year. Don’t miss out on this episode packed with wisdom, humor, and actionable insights.
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In this captivating episode of Thrive Loud, Lou Diamond sits down with the multifaceted Brittany Bacinski. A best-selling author, entrepreneur, fearless podcast host, and self-made single mom, Brittany is on a mission to inspire positive disruptive change. Known for her defiant spirit and rule-breaking ethos, Brittany dives deep into how she's making her mark in the world while balancing the many hats she wears.
Listeners will discover the origins of Brittany's passion for writing which began at the tender age of seven, and how her rebellious nature has fueled her journey. She shares insights into her creative process, including how her characters often wake her up in the early hours with new ideas. Brittany also discusses the significance of being open to ideas, and how she finds inspiration in the most unexpected places.
Lou and Brittany touch on the challenges and triumphs of single motherhood, effective time management, and the importance of giving back. Brittany's candid reflections on spirituality, philanthropy, and personal growth offer a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to thrive despite life's challenges.
Whether you're an aspiring writer, an entrepreneur, or simply someone looking for inspiration, this episode promises to be a riveting exploration of creativity, resilience, and the power of defiance. Tune in for a dose of motivation and get ready to thrive loud with the incredible Brittany Bacinski!
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In this electrifying episode of Thrive Loud, Lou Diamond sits down with the unparalleled Kelly Roach—a former NFL cheerleader, Fortune 500 executive, and now an eight-figure entrepreneur. With a career spanning from corporate success to empowering thousands globally, Kelly's story is nothing short of extraordinary.
Join us as Kelly reveals the pivotal moments that led her from climbing the corporate ladder to building a flourishing business empire. Discover the secret sauce behind her 11-time international best-selling author status and her top-rated podcast. She shares deep insights on leadership, team-building, and the foundational skills every entrepreneur must master for sustainable success.
In a candid conversation, Kelly delves into personal anecdotes, discusses the importance of gratitude, and offers invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn about her unique perspective on funding, her passion for creating content, and how she manages to stay unstoppable.
This episode is filled with inspiration, actionable insights, and Kelly’s journey of turning challenges into opportunities. Whether you’re an established entrepreneur or just starting, this conversation is a treasure trove of wisdom and motivation.
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In this special edition of "Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond," the mic is handed over to Isabel Escalante, a dynamic Cornell University student and Thrive LouD intern, who takes the helm to lead a thoughtful and engaging discussion with her fellow interns: Ben Jordan, Emma Alexander, Matthew Manno, Ashley Kim, and Mihir Madhumapantula. Join them as they navigate the complexities of transitioning into adulthood and college life. The interns share their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs as they adapt to the academic and social demands of college.
From managing the pressures of perfection in virtual interviews to embracing opportunities for networking and personal growth, this episode dives deep into how these young individuals are striving to make a difference and carve meaningful career paths. They candidly discuss the influence of technology in the hiring process, the importance of personality and enthusiasm in job applications, and the invaluable lessons learned from their internship at Thrive LouD Productions.
Listen in as each guest provides unique insights into their academic interests, career aspirations, and the transformative experiences that have shaped their professional outlook. Whether you're a current student, recent graduate, or someone reflecting on their own path, this episode offers a compelling look at the exciting and sometimes daunting journey into adulthood.
Tune in for this inspirational intern takeover—because thriving is about more than just success; it's about the journey and the growth that comes with it.
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In this power-packed episode of Thrive LouD, Lou Diamond sits down with the dynamic and audacious Anne Marie Anderson (“AMA”). Anne Marie is a three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, keynote speaker, and author with over three decades of experience in sports television. From covering the Olympics and heavyweight championships to golf majors and Super Bowls, her illustrious career behind and in front of the camera is nothing short of phenomenal.
Anne Marie delves into her latest venture, authoring the empowering book "Cultivating Audacity." She opens up about her journey from overcoming rejection and doubt to becoming a leading voice in sports broadcasting and an audacity coach. Learn the true meaning of audacity, how to recalibrate your relationship with rejection, and why embracing bold risks can transform your life.
Lou and Anne Marie explore the barriers that hold us back—fear, time, money, and inner critics—and share actionable insights to overcome them. Discover the surprising gifts Anne Marie encountered while writing her book and how her unyielding spirit continues to inspire audiences everywhere.
Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with laughter, wisdom, and a few behind-the-scenes stories from Anne Marie’s extraordinary career. Tune in to get motivated and start cultivating your own audacity!
Listen, get inspired, and cultivate your own audacity with this episode of Thrive LouD!
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In this energy-packed episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond sits down with the dynamic Ana Jorge, a coach renowned for her expertise in work-life harmony and navigating constant change. Ana's remarkable journey from the corporate world to becoming an influential life coach and entrepreneur is nothing short of motivational.
Originally from Portugal and now making waves in New Jersey, Ana shares her profound insights into the art of balancing fulfillment with impact, and how she helps high achievers—whom she lovingly calls "badasses"—to thrive amid uncertainty. Listen in as Ana explains her philosophy on leadership, the significance of mentorship and coaching, and the incredible transition that led her to start her own coaching practice, "AnaJoTalks - Work Life for Badasses."
Prepare to be moved by Coach AnnaJo’s contagious energy, insightful anecdotes, and actionable advice. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned professional, or someone in need of a motivational boost, this episode will leave you inspired to tackle life's challenges with a fresh perspective and unrelenting vigor.
Key Highlights:
- Ana's journey from the corporate world to coaching
- The concept of work-life harmony versus work-life balance
- Defining what it means to be a "badass" and high achiever
- The impact of leadership and people development on personal and professional growth
- The role of content creation in spreading one's message and its reciprocal benefits
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In this exciting and insightful episode of Thrive LouD, our host Lou Diamond reconnects with Chris Panagiotu, the mastermind behind "Capitalize Your Finances" and the newly released "Capitalize Your Sales." Chris shares invaluable insights into financial planning, the art of sincere sales, and the exciting journey of growing his business. With a unique focus on sincerity in sales, Chris opens up about the evolution of his methodologies and offers practical tips for achieving financial success.
Join Lou and Chris as they discuss the importance of enjoying the creative process, overcoming business challenges, and the joys of creating content that impacts lives. Chris reveals his strategic approach to podcasting, emphasizes the value of face-to-face interactions, and highlights the power of providing quality content for free.
Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned financial professional, or anyone looking to capitalize on their passions, this episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and actionable advice.
Key Takeaways:
- The evolution of Chris's business and his growth since his last appearance on the show.
- The importance of sincerity in sales and practical tips to implement it.
- Chris’s approach to writing and enjoying the creative process.
- The power of offering valuable content for free and its long-term benefits.
- Insights into connecting with guests and the value of in-person interactions.
Tune in to this must-listen episode as Lou Diamond and Chris Panagiotu dive deep into thriving in business, creating meaningful connections, and capitalizing on your potential.
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In this compelling episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, Lou reconnects with the ever-insightful and humorous Jess Pettitt. Known for her candor and wit, Jess delves deep into complex yet crucial topics such as systemic racism and sexism, and how those not directly affected can better recognize and address these issues.
Join Lou and Jess as they explore the importance of listening, trusting others' experiences, and examining personal biases to foster a more inclusive world. Drawing examples from her latest book, Almost Doing Good, Jess emphasizes the need to prepare for daily crises and challenge defensive assumptions.
The conversation goes beyond organizational responsibility, touching on Jess's personal growth through writing, recognizing the power of good intentions, and stress on meaningful communication. Jess keeps it light with anecdotes from airport lounges, a newfound love for sewing, and her guilty pleasure—crispy corner brownies.
Episode Highlights:
- Recognizing and addressing systemic issues like racism and sexism
- The importance of listening and examining personal biases
- Balancing profit with purpose, planet, and people in organizations
- Learning from failures, understanding good intentions, and improving communication
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Personal stories and lighter moments, including Jess's self-care routines and favorite snacks
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Prepare to be enlightened and entertained as Lou Diamond and Jess Pettitt take you on a journey of introspection, learning, and laughter in this must-listen episode.
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In this eye-opening episode of Thrive LouD, Lou Diamond sits down with Chelsea Husum, a fearless trailblazer in the male-dominated construction industry. Chelsea is not only a best-selling author and dynamic speaker, but also a podcast host and entrepreneur whose unapologetic journey resonates with women across various fields. Author of the electrifying book "Real Vibes Only" and the voice behind the compelling podcast, "Lip Service and Lashes," Chelsea's direct and genuine approach to life and career challenges will inspire and energize you.
Tune in as Chelsea shares her unique career path—from a small town in South Dakota to establishing her own construction company near Denver. She talks about the pivotal moments that shaped her, including her transition from a disenchanted teacher to a successful entrepreneur, and how she navigates the complexities of balancing professional and family life. Discover her authentic, no-nonsense philosophy on achieving fulfillment, maintaining boundaries, and why it's okay to let go of perfection.
Get ready to hear real talk about finding grace in imperfection, the power of genuine relationships, and why creating authentic connections is Chelsea's superpower. This conversation is packed with humor, heart, and invaluable insights, making it a must-listen for moms, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to thrive in their own journey.
Join us for a raw and real discussion that will leave you inspired to embrace your true self and live a life without the BS.
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In this electrifying episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, we sit down with the dynamic Erica Rooney—author, speaker, coach, and podcaster. Erica is on a mission to equip leaders and change-makers with the tools they need to shatter limitations and toxic behaviors, fostering infinite possibilities in their lives and careers.
Lou Diamond gets to the heart of Erica’s journey, from her early days in the health and wellness sector to her pivot into HR, climbing to the C-suite, and ultimately stepping into entrepreneurship. Expect to hear about her empowering book and podcast, Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, as well as her science-backed SNAP method, a transformative tool designed to help you identify and break free from limiting beliefs.
Erica opens up about her own sticky floors and how she took the brave step of leaving her corporate job to pursue her passion. She shares invaluable insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and toxic relationships, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to snap out of their limiting mindset and thrive.
Highlights include:
- Erica’s journey from personal training to the executive suite.
- An in-depth look at the SNAP method and how it can change your life.
- Discussions on breaking glass ceilings and the little-known sticky floors that hold us back.
- Personal anecdotes and actionable advice on self-worth and courage.
Join Lou and Erica as they delve into the strategies and mindsets that can help you break free from your limiting beliefs and thrive louder than ever. Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation!
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In this inspiring episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, we connect with Melissa Osorio, an extraordinary force of nature and beacon of hope for many. From owning 100 rental properties and establishing multiple businesses to leaving a lasting positive mark in Kenyan villages by helping children attend school, Melissa's journey is nothing short of remarkable.
Melissa opens up about her tumultuous childhood, fraught with hidden memories, and how these suppressed experiences shaped her life. She shares her emotional journey of uncovering these memories through therapeutic and intense experiences, including her transformative trip to Costa Rica, where she partook in a medically supervised, psychedelic Ayahuasca treatment. This journey led her to write her powerful book, "Hidden Memories: Discover What's Blocking You from Life and Love," which seeks to help others unlock the barriers preventing them from living their fullest lives.
Join Lou and Melissa as they delve into a candid conversation about trauma, healing, and the importance of self-discovery. Melissa also discusses her ancestral roots, the impact of generational trauma, and offers insights into different ways people can therapeutically reconnect with their hidden selves.
Tune in to hear how Melissa turned her life around and now dedicates herself to helping others do the same. Expect to be moved, inspired, and equipped with knowledge that could change your own life.
Tune in, get inspired, and uncover the hidden stories that could be holding you back!
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In this enriching episode of Thrive LouD, Lou Diamond hosts the multifaceted entrepreneur and podcaster, Brandon Fong. As the "head world builder" behind Curiosity Island and the host of the Beyond Curious podcast, Brandon brings a treasure trove of insights on living a purpose-driven life.
The episode delves deep into Brandon’s transformative journey from facing a challenging "business breakup" to embracing his passion for curiosity and connection. He introduces listeners to the conceptual community of Curiosity Island, a vibrant, virtual space promoting alignment with core values, personal growth, and a focus on expansive spirituality and transformation.
Tune in to discover how Brandon navigates life's up and downs through intentional design, accepting off days as part of a natural cycle, and the importance of physical activities to reset and refresh. The episode also touches on his family's favorite music, films, and foods, adding a personal touch to the inspiring narrative.
Don't miss Brandon Fong’s enriching perspectives and practical advice to help you thrive by exploring new ideas, aligning actions with values, and building meaningful connections. Check out this episode and visit bfo.ng/thrive for additional resources mentioned in the show.
Highlights:
- The creation and ethos of Curiosity Island
- The 4% concept for maximizing impactful actions
- Practical tips for productivity and personal alignment
- Brandon’s favorite movie, music, and food
- The importance of connection in personal and professional spheres
Join Lou Diamond and Brandon Fong on this journey of curiosity, connection, and transformation in this compelling episode of Thrive LouD.
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In this captivating episode of "Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond," we are joined by Matthew Powell, the fourth-generation CEO of Century Companies. Matthew's journey is one of legacy, transformation, and stewardship as he leads a 100-year-old family business into the future. From its humble beginnings as a scrap metal brokerage in 1917 to its current status as a leader in safety and security contracting, Matthew provides an inside look at what it takes to thrive through generations.
Tune in as Matthew discusses his unique path into the family business, strategic innovations, and the core values that drive Century Companies forward. Learn about the challenges of maintaining relevance, the importance of doing good, and why multi-generational businesses often falter past the third generation.
Matthew also delves into his personal practices that keep him and his team on track, the mantra that guides his leadership, and his perspectives on integrating lessons from outside the business. This episode is filled with invaluable insights for leaders, family business owners, and anyone looking to build a lasting legacy.
Join us on this special episode to hear from an inspiring leader who truly embodies the spirit of thriving loud, and discover how Matthew Powell continues to honor his family's legacy while paving the way for future generations.
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In this insightful episode of Thrive Loud, your host Lou Diamond welcomes back the influential communication expert Stacey Hanke for her third appearance on the show.
Stacey, a hall of fame speaker known for her empowering messages on improving communication and influence, shares groundbreaking insights from her newly released book. The book, which is the culmination of four years of research, explores how influence has transformed in the hybrid work environment and provides actionable strategies for enhancing your communication skills across various platforms.
Join Lou and Stacey as they delve into the evolving dynamics of communication, addressing challenges such as virtual meeting fatigue, consistent influence across different mediums, and navigating the increased noise in work-from-home setups. They emphasize the importance of practical tips for connecting and engaging meaningfully, ensuring your influence remains elevated from "Monday to Monday."
Stacey and Lou also discuss effective leadership, the necessity of honest feedback for personal and professional growth, and the significant impact of empathetic listening. Stacey shares compelling anecdotes, including a financial company's commitment to leadership development and her personal experiences with influence in everyday interactions.
Don't miss this episode filled with valuable insights, actionable advice, and a touch of humor as Stacey Hanke and Lou Diamond explore the art of influence and effective communication.
Check out Stacey Hanke's new book available on Amazon and her website staceyhankeinc.com, and follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram for more resources.
In this riveting episode of Thrive Loud, Lou Diamond reconnects with human behavior expert and retired FBI special agent, Robin Dreeke. It's been 6.5 years since Robin last graced the podcast, and he's back with exciting updates and invaluable insights.
Robin shares his ambitious 2068 goals, using them as a motivational force to overcome both physical and emotional challenges. We dive into his latest project and upcoming book, "Unbreakable Alliances," set to release on October 29, 2024. This book delves into the art of building powerful connections and fostering trust.
Throughout the episode, Robin emphasizes key principles from his years of experience in recruiting spies and human behavior analysis. From his golden keys of communication to the core behaviors essential for creating unbreakable alliances, listeners will gain practical advice on building and maintaining trust in relationships.
Lou and Robin also touch upon lighter, yet meaningful topics—and Robin reflects on the importance of physical activity, spending time with his children, and the philosophy that service to others brings fulfillment and longevity.
Don’t miss this engaging catch-up filled with humor, profound insights, and actionable takeaways to help you build stronger, more trustworthy connections in your life. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Join Lou Diamond in this engaging episode of the Thrive Loud podcast, featuring the insightful Richard Gordon, founder and CEO of Gordon Strategic Advisors. With over 30 years of experience in advising government officials and a dynamic approach to public policy and strategic planning, Gordon shares his expert take on the shifting landscape of American politics and the pressing need for compromise.
Key Discussion Points:
- Political Shift: Gordon delves into the growing focus on party allegiance over individual candidates, likening the current U.S. political scene to a parliamentary system.
- Senate Elections: He sheds light on how popular governors from Montana, Tennessee, and Indiana lost Senate races due to voter preference for party lines over candidates.
- Impact of Party Politics: Using the example of Roe v. Wade, Gordon illustrates the often misunderstood connection between voter choices, party policies, and resultant judicial appointments.
- Compromise: Highlighting the lost art of compromise, Gordon recounts Governor Bai's method of focusing on shared goals to achieve progress, emphasizing infrastructure as common ground among politicians.
- Leadership Gap: Gordon stresses the need for leaders who prioritize national unity over divisive rhetoric.
- Richard’s Projects: Gordon introduces his latest initiative, "Unconventional Times," a platform aimed at discussing deeper political and social issues.
Tune in to explore this rich conversation filled with political insights, personal anecdotes, and an inspiring call for leadership grounded in unity and compromise. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
In this insightful episode of Lou Diamond, host Lou Diamond sits down with Kiva Schuler, the founder and CEO of the Jai Institute For Parenting and author of "The Peaceful Parenting Revolution." Kiva shares her wealth of knowledge and personal experiences in the realm of parenting, highlighting the importance of balancing freedom and closeness when raising teenagers.
Kiva delves into her unique parenting journey, discussing how her single-parent status and business commitments pushed her children to take on responsibilities early. She recounts stories of encouraging her kids' independence, from managing car purchases to handling minor accidents by themselves. This episode emphasizes Kiva's parenting philosophy, which champions mentoring over giving direct advice, and the significant impact of personal growth for parents.
Listeners will discover essential insights on adapting parenting styles to meet the changing needs of children, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to create a structured yet empathetic environment for kids. Kiva also addresses the modern-day concerns of helicopter parenting and the necessity of allowing children to experience failure.
Tune in for a captivating conversation that not only aims to redefine peaceful parenting but also seeks to prepare children for real-world challenges without emotional wounds. Don’t miss the valuable resources Kiva mentions, including the Jai Institute for Parenting, which offers tools, inspiration, and guidance for parents striving to foster healthy, independent children.
For more resources, visit the Jai Institute for Parenting on Instagram at "GI Institute for Parenting" or their website at www.jaiinstituteforparenting.com.
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In this captivating episode of Thrive Loud, host Lou Diamond sits down with Ulrika Eriksson, the pioneering mindfulness coach for the Syracuse Crunch, the top AHL affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning. With over 20 years of experience in meditation, yoga, and mindfulness, Ulrika shares her remarkable journey from Sweden to the heart of a professional hockey organization.
Join us as we explore how mindfulness and wellness practices are transforming the workplace, improving staff collaboration, and enhancing overall performance. Ulrika delves into her innovative techniques, the impact of consistent meditation, and the importance of mental wellness in both personal and professional realms.
Discover the benefits of integrating mindfulness into your daily routine and how it's shaping a healthier, more productive environment for the Syracuse Crunch. Whether you're a hockey fan, a wellness enthusiast, or someone looking to improve their life, this episode is packed with insightful tips and inspiring stories.
Tune in and learn how to make mindfulness a key component of your success journey.
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Join host Lou Diamond on this spectacular episode of Thrive Loud as he connects with Adele Smolansky, the passionate founder and CEO of AI-Learners, a groundbreaking educational technology company. Adele shares her inspiring journey from coding enthusiast to tech entrepreneur, all driven by a mission to improve educational outcomes for students of all abilities. Discover how AI-Learners, born out of a personal need during the COVID-19 pandemic, is using artificial intelligence to create inclusive and effective learning tools through personalized computer games and analytics.
In this episode, Adele opens up about her challenges and triumphs, the pivotal moments that led her to turn a family project into a thriving business, and the innovative, customizable learning experience AI-Learners offers its users. Learn about her early inspirations, the mentors who guided her, and her vision for scaling the business while staying committed to serving the special education community.
Get an inside look into the world of educational technology, startup life, and the future of AI in learning. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an educator, or simply curious about how tech can transform education, this episode provides valuable insights and a dose of inspiration.
Tune in to hear Adele’s story, her plans for the future, and how she manages the fast-paced world of running a startup while still keeping a youthful perspective on life. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the brightest minds in EdTech who’s making a real difference.
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Join us for an insightful episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, where we dive deep into actionable steps toward enhancing workplace culture and leadership with Daisy Auger-Dominguez.
Daisy, a renowned global leader in organizational culture and inclusivity, brings her wealth of experience and expertise to the discussion, offering practical advice and real-world examples.
In this episode, Lou and Daisy discuss critical themes around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), emphasizing the necessity of prompt action over delays in initiatives. Daisy shares compelling anecdotes from her career, including her tenure at Google and Moody's Investor Service, to illustrate the importance of business-driven changes for equity and inclusivity.
Key highlights include:
- The integration of HR as a pivotal business enabler rather than an auxiliary task.
- Implementing robust onboarding processes to ensure the success and thriving of diverse hires.
- Tailoring DEI strategies to fit organizational needs authentically instead of following peer practices.
- Addressing and mitigating biases in the hiring process to establish a fair and meritocratic workplace.
- The importance of leadership's genuine commitment to systemic and inclusive culture.
Moreover, Daisy reflects on her experiences with leadership burnout and shares personal strategies for stress management, such as breathwork and finger-rubbing techniques.
This riveting episode is part of a month-long focus on improving the workplace, making it a must-listen for leaders and professionals committed to fostering inclusivity and organizational growth. Don’t miss out on Daisy's invaluable insights and practical advice to better your work environment!
Tune in as Lou Diamond and Daisy Auger-Dominguez explore these transformative topics and inspire leaders to take meaningful actions for a more inclusive and effective workplace.
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Join Lou Diamond on this insightful episode of the Lou Diamond Podcast as he engages with Dr. Jessica Kriegel, the Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture at Culture Partners. Jessica shares her unique journey from receiving surprising feedback on her interpersonal skills at Oracle to becoming a key figure in workplace culture transformation.
Dive deep into the nuances of organizational culture, as Jessica critiques superficial perks and emphasizes data-driven strategies for achieving success. Together, Lou and Jessica explore adaptive cultures, the critical challenge of retaining top talent, and the importance of creating positive experiences within organizations.
This episode is packed with valuable insights for leaders and anyone passionate about cultural transformation in the workplace.
Tune in to learn how to drive meaningful change and ensure that a people-oriented approach translates into real results.
For more from Jessica Kriegel, visit her website at jessicakriegel.com, follow her LinkedIn newsletter "This Week in Culture," or listen to her podcast "Culture Leaders."
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Join host Lou Diamond in this engaging episode of "Thrive Loud" as he connects with the remarkable Julie Winkle Giulioni, a bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and champion for workplace growth and development. Julie shares her extensive expertise in helping executives and leaders optimize their talent and potential within organizations.
Julie delves into the critical importance of employee development and retention, exploring why many companies fail to prioritize their most valuable asset: their people. She discusses the myths and obstacles leaders face, offers insightful solutions for fostering a culture of continuous growth, and highlights the significant impact of effective communication within organizations.
Listeners will gain valuable insights on:
- The disconnect between the professed value of employees and the actual investment in their growth.
- The crucial role of leadership in nurturing talent and improving retention rates.
- Real-world examples of how development impacts employee engagement and organizational success.
- Julie's unique methods for assessing and addressing development gaps in businesses.
Whether you're an executive, leader, or someone passionate about workplace development, this episode provides tools, strategies, and motivation to elevate your organization and personal career. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from one of the best in the field!
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In this exciting episode, Lou catches up with the amazing Sue Hitzmann, the founder of the Melt Method and a New York Times bestselling author. Sue shares her incredible journey from the fitness industry to the healing arts and discusses the evolution of her groundbreaking self-care technique, MELT.
Discover how Sue's personal struggle with chronic pain led her to explore the emerging field of neuroscience and fascial research, ultimately revolutionizing self-care for thousands worldwide. We dive into her new venture, Anatomical Gangster, an innovative program featuring conversations with brilliant minds from diverse fields such as biology, technology, and alternative medicine. Tune in for inspiring insights, heartfelt moments, and an insider look at Sue's world as she continues to empower individuals to live pill-free, pain-free, and active lives.
Don't miss out on the fun as we explore her unique content creation process, her passion for learning, and her desire to connect deeply with her audience. 👉
Listen or watch the full episode to hear Sue's remarkable story and gain valuable tips on living a healthier, pain-free life! 🌐 Connect with Sue Hitzmann: MELT Method: MeltMethod.com Anatomical Gangster Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVNyE6h0t3k&list=PLt1gTB13h9XGWiSdMVfeyQFuF941P6pos 🔗 Additional Links: Follow Thrive Loud: thriveloud.com/podcast Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@ThriveLouD
👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring interviews on Thrive Loud! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Opening Announcements 01:09 - Introduction to Sue Hitzmann 02:20 - Sue's journey with MELT Method 04:27 - The idea behind Anatomical Gangster 06:59 - Sue's perspective on the awakening paradigms 09:37 - The gift of learning from creating content 11:42 - Balancing different roles and hats 16:16 - The origin of the term “Anatomical Gangster” 19:34 - Fun Street Segment 24:18 - Final thoughts and connections
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In this episode, Lou connects with the inspiring Elizabeth Lotardo, a consultant, writer, and online instructor who helps organizations drive emotional engagement. Elizabeth is the author of "Leading Yourself," a refreshingly candid playbook that teaches you how to create a work experience worth loving right now.
Join Lou and Elizabeth as they dive into the concept of self-leadership, exploring practical tips and tricks to find meaning, joy, and opportunities in your current job—even in the face of imperfect bosses, weird economies, and annoying systems. From her personal experiences to professional insights, Elizabeth shares how anyone can take control and thrive in their workplace. Whether you're looking for inspiration or concrete advice, this episode has something for everyone.
Tune in as they discuss:
- The journey and early seeds that led Elizabeth to write "Leading Yourself."
- Tips for finding daily meaning in work, even when it's frustrating.
- How to raise your hand for new opportunities and debunk limiting beliefs.
- How organizations and HR leaders can create a supportive environment for self-leadership.
- The importance of seeing purpose in what you do and the power of workplace momentum.
If you want to learn how to lead yourself better and find more fulfillment in your current job, this episode is a must-listen!
Guest: Elizabeth Lotardo - Consultant, Writer, and Online Instructor
Host: Lou Diamond - Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Master Connector
Don't forget to check out Elizabeth's book "Leading Yourself" and connect with her on LinkedIn for more insights and content.
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Lou Diamond sits down with Rachel Madorsky—a best-selling author, speaker, psychotherapist, and executive coach. Rachel, the mind behind the book "How to Love Yourself," shares her journey from working with couples to focusing on empowering women to give themselves everything they ever wanted in life.
Lou and Rachel dive deep into the importance of self-love, discussing why it's a human issue rather than a gender-specific one, and explore the practical steps one can take to start loving themselves more each day. Rachel also shares her personal practices for thriving and reveals the secret sauce behind her book's impact.
Get ready for a conversation that might just give you the keys to the castle—learn to be kinder, more generous, and ultimately, more loving towards yourself. Whether you're looking for inspiration, valuable insights, or just a dose of good energy, this episode has it all.
Tune in and start your journey towards a more empowered, self-love-filled life!
Key Takeaways:
- How a shift from couple counseling to empowering women became Rachel's calling.
- The core issue of self-love and its impact on all areas of life.
- Practical steps to begin loving yourself today.
- The surprising benefits of generosity and self-kindness.
- Rachel's personal self-love practices and how she thrives daily.
About Our Guest: Rachel Madorsky helps powerful women unlock their potential and live their best lives. Her transformative approach combines psychotherapy, coaching, and personal growth principles, and her book "How to Love Yourself in Less Than a Week and Also for the Rest of Your Life" has been a game-changer for many.
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In this captivating episode of "Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond," Lou connects with the dynamic Lee Hayward, an expert in branding and image. Lee is the head of Prosperous Image and the best-selling author of "Strategically Suited."
From her roots in 4th grade fashion advice to empowering entrepreneurs and leaders to communicate their brand's essence effectively, Lee's journey is nothing short of inspiring.
Tune in as she unveils the secrets to curating a cohesive and impactful brand image, focusing on alignment and authenticity. Whether it's about your personal style or your business's storefront, Lee provides actionable insights to help you portray your message powerfully and consistently.
Key Takeaways:
- The evolution of Lee's career from a passionate 4th grader to a branding expert.
- Understanding and bridging the gap between your desired positioning and market perception.
- The importance of aligning all aspects of your brand to create a lasting impression.
- How Lee applies her own branding principles to maintain her prosperous image.
- Insightful tips for thought leaders and anyone looking to enhance their personal or business brand.
Join Lou and Lee as they delve into the world of image and branding, ensuring that you, too, can thrive loudly.
Special Mentions:
- Lee's book "Strategically Suited" and her children's book "Mirror Friends"
- Exploring Lee's services and resources at ww.prosperousimage.com
- Follow Prosperous Image on Instagram for more branding tips and inspiration
Don't miss this episode if you're eager to boost your brand and thrive in both life and business! 🎙️
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On this exciting episode of "Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond," we are thrilled to welcome back Tamsen Webster, a renowned strategist, author, and speaker. Join host Lou Diamond as he engages Tamsen in a deep and thought-provoking conversation about transformational change, ethical persuasion, and the keys to sustainable motivation.
Tamsen introduces her new book, "Say What They Can't Unhear," set to launch in October 2024, and shares her innovative "red thread" method for structuring messages to maximize engagement. The discussion delves into the importance of emotional and intellectual buy-in, positive framing, and building stories that resonate with deeply held beliefs.
Lou and Tamsen explore the nuances of the challenger sales method, highlighting why leveraging fear and pain can drive only short-term actions, and the significant shift required to create long-lasting change focused on opportunities and fulfillment.
Listeners will gain insights into making persuasive arguments based on widely accepted principles and learn why the requestor of change should bear the risk, not the recipient. Discover how Tamsen's philosophy of helping people simplify complex ideas into actionable strategies can enhance your leadership and communication skills.
Don't miss this episode filled with actionable advice and inspiring insights designed to help you thrive in both personal and professional realms.
Show Notes:
- Introduction to Tamsen Webster's new book "Say What They Can't Unhear" (00:01:22)
- Explanation of the "red thread" method and its application (00:02:55)
- Importance of focusing on unfulfilled desires rather than pain for motivation (00:09:19)
- Role of emotional and intellectual buy-in in persuasive storytelling (00:11:27)
- Ethical considerations in the challenger sales method (00:06:57)
- Argument for positive outcomes in persuasive communication (00:14:16)
- Discussion on transformational change and sustainable motivation (00:05:22)
- Tamsen's pursuit of a doctoral program in adult education and leadership (00:14:16)
- Use of music for enhancing emotional receptivity (00:17:11)
- Personal anecdotes and favorite motivational music (00:17:11)
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In this powerful episode, Lou Diamond sits down with the indomitable Emmilia O'Sullivan, an author, speaker, and upcoming podcast host, who shares her extraordinary journey through life-threatening health issues with unwavering positivity and humor. Emmilia recounts her harrowing medical history, including over 50 surgeries and procedures by the age of 30, involving multiple complex surgeries, a kidney transplant, battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and surviving cardiac arrest. She speaks candidly about her strategies for maintaining mental strength, the importance of staying informed, and her continual drive to help and inspire others.
Lou and Emmilia discuss her goals, including launching her own podcast, "I'm in Control," and offering mentorship to young people facing similar challenges. Emmilia also shares her favorite moments, personal interests, and the activities and travel aspirations she holds dear. This episode is a testament to human resilience and the power of a positive mindset, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and insight from a truly remarkable individual.
Tune in to hear Emmilia's story, her advice on handling adversity, and her plans to foster a community of support for others. Be ready to be moved, motivated, and reminded of the incredible strength that lies within all of us.
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Join Lou Diamond in this compelling episode of "Thrive Loud" as he hosts Tracy Fink and Joy Solomon, the dynamic duo behind the provocative "Our Dead Mothers" podcast. Tracy, the founder of the Tortoise Institute, and Joy, a mindfulness and emotional intelligence coach, share an intimate look at their journeys through rejoicing, memories, and complex relationships with their deceased mothers.
Explore the evolution of Joy and Tracy's podcast, which originated from heartfelt conversations about the lessons their mothers imparted. Revel in anecdotes about their mothers' favorite pastimes, foods, and movies, and understand the impact of these simple pleasures on shaping their lives.
In this episode, we delve deep into the themes of love, regret, friendship, anxiety, and the intricacies of parenting and mothering. Tracy and Joy's commitment to using mindfulness and compassion to navigate grief and heal from the past is both inspiring and educational.
Don't miss the tenderly recited poem at the end, aimed at evoking deep emotions, and join the hosts in a guided meditation to equip listeners with tools to manage life's challenges. Discover how understanding and compassion towards our parents can significantly enhance interpersonal relationships and personal growth.
Tune in for a heartwarming and thought-provoking discussion that normalizes the complexities of mother-child relationships.
Listen to the Our Dead Mothers Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms!
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In this empowering episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, host Lou Diamond sits down with the remarkable Belle Rape, a dynamic CEO, brand strategist, and image consultant. Belle shares her transformative journey from the rigid constraints of corporate life to the liberating realm of entrepreneurship. Discover how Belle's leap of faith into personal branding, infused with her unique blend of faith and fashion, has helped her clients shine from the inside out.
Belle opens up about her struggles with panic and anxiety, which ultimately led her to step back and reassess her true passions—marketing and personal styling. Dive deep into the strategies and philosophies that Belle employs to create impactful personal brands, including her commitment to intentionality, the foundational aspects of mission, vision, values, and goals, and the importance of appearances and first impressions.
The episode also delves into the role of AI in modern marketing, the irreplaceable human element in branding, and how Belle leverages her project management skills to offer a comprehensive approach to her clients. From inspiring stories of overcoming corporate suppression to practical advice on reducing worry and adding fun to daily life, Belle's insights are both motivational and actionable.
Join Lou and Belle as they explore the evolving landscape of branding, share personal anecdotes, and discuss Belle's latest endeavors, including her exciting plans to conquer the Spartan race trifecta. Tune in for an enriching conversation that will leave you inspired to bet big and thrive in your personal and professional life.
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In this enlightening episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond sits down with serial entrepreneur, award-winning speaker, and best-selling author Pete Schramm 🍑🐏. Pete is the mastermind behind Latitude, an HR tech software company dedicated to fostering meaningful workplace relationships and promoting professional growth.
Join Lou and Pete as they delve into the importance of conducting anonymous engagement surveys to gauge employee metrics like connection, trust, and well-being. Pete also shares the pivotal role of career maps in helping employees visualize and share their career paths. Drawing an intriguing analogy, he likens Latitude's service to the popular language-learning app Duolingo—but for professional development.
Pete offers a glimpse into his personal life, revealing his favorite movies including "Rambo 4" and several Will Ferrell comedies. He also discusses his recent 60-pound weight loss journey and the importance of self-reflection, exercise, and a reliable support network in navigating entrepreneurial highs and lows.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into Pete's concept of a personal board of advisors, his strategies for handling difficult times, and the significance of setting realistic goals in collaborations. Discover why helping others is at the core of meaningful connections, influenced by Pete's faith-based upbringing and the teachings of his parents.
Whether you're an emerging professional, a first-time manager, or simply interested in enhancing your professional relationships, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and motivational anecdotes. Tune in and let Pete Schramm inspire you to take your career and personal growth to the next level.
Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that emphasizes resilience, mentorship, and the power of intentional workplace connections.
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In this captivating episode, Lou connects with two powerhouse women revolutionizing the investment landscape: Marcia Dawood and Sue Bevan Baggott.
Marcia, an early-stage investor, venture partner, author, podcaster, and speaker, joins forces with Sue, a human-centered executive advisor passionate about accelerating life-improving innovation.
They delve into their shared mission of supporting purpose-driven startups that aim to solve some of the world's largest challenges. Tune in as Marcia and Sue discuss the ins and outs of angel investing, the significance of backing social impact ventures, and how anyone can become an investor regardless of their financial standing.
They emphasize the importance of community involvement, expertise sharing, and creating impactful change while reaping financial rewards. Marcia introduces her enlightening new book, "Do Good While Doing Well," offering a why-to guide for "accidental angel investors" and sharing inspiring stories from the world of startups.
Sue also speaks passionately about the value of innovation, connection, and the transformative power of investing in for-profit businesses with a strong social mission.
Join us for an episode filled with inspiration, practical advice, and a deep dive into the ways we can all contribute to a better world through thoughtful investing.
Don't miss this episode of "Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond" and find out how you can become part of a movement that's not just about financial returns but about making meaningful, impactful change.
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In this powerful episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, we are joined by Elyssa Smith, a trauma-informed life strategist dedicated to empowering women to overcome self-sabotage and trauma.
Elyssa opens up about her journey from being a lifelong people pleaser and perfectionist to facing profound trauma in her late twenties. Her experiences became the catalyst for her mission to help others break free from procrastination, people-pleasing, and overwhelm.
Elyssa shares the insights and tools she's developed to rewire the brain and combat survival mode. We delve into the root causes of self-sabotaging behaviors and explore her personal experiences with toxic relationships, birth trauma, and depression. Alyssa's resilience and innovative approach provide invaluable guidance for anyone struggling with similar issues.
Listeners will also enjoy engaging in fun rapid-fire questions where Elyssa reveals her favorite movie, hidden love for swing dancing, and her dream trip to Tuscany.
Elyssa's transformative story and her actionable advice make this an episode not to be missed. Tune in to discover how to thrive even in the face of adversity and learn practical strategies to reclaim your life from the grips of survival mode.
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In this enlightening episode of "Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond," Lou sits down with the dynamic duo, Shannon and Matthew Missimer, co-founders promoting well-being and gratitude.
Shannon shares her personal journey of feeling overwhelmed as a stay-at-home mom and how it inspired her to create a 28-day gratitude initiative called "The Experience." This transformative program aims to guide people in incorporating gratitude into their daily routines using an app, bracelet, and journal.
This conversation dives deep into the power of feeling gratitude versus merely saying it, as Shannon shares personal examples of how intentional gratitude has shifted her mindset during challenging times. Matthew complements this by exploring the broader impact of gratitude practices in education and corporate settings, emphasizing the importance of habit stacking and connecting deeply with the feeling of gratitude.
Listeners will also get a peek inside their podcast, "The Motion of Gratitude," known for its candid and vulnerable conversations about parenting, marriage, and more.
In a fun "Speakeasy Pub Crawl" segment, Shannon and Matthew share their favorite films, music, foods, and desserts, making it a light-hearted end to a rich, informative conversation.
Join us as we explore the gifts of gratitude, the power of intentional living, and the joys of staying present with Shannon and Matthew Missimer. Whether you're looking to enhance your mental wellness or simply enjoy some inspiring stories, this episode offers something for everyone. Don't miss this heartfelt and engaging discussion!
Learn more about Shannon, Matthew & The Motion of Gratitude: - Website - Instagram - YouTube: - Podcast
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Known for her incredible knack for placing and promoting books in luxury locations, Jane Ubell Meyer, founder of Bedside Reading has now penned her own inspiring book, "From Wanting to Having It."
In this episode, Lou and Jane delve into the captivating journey that led Jane to transform from a book marketer to a bestselling author. Learn about the unique challenges and triumphs Jane faced while writing a book in just seven days, and how this experience has empowered her to better understand the authors she works with.
You'll also discover Jane's philosophy on manifesting dreams into reality with non-negotiable energy, and hear tales of her extraordinary achievements, from securing luxury hotel partnerships to working with renowned celebrities like Richard Branson.
As always, Lou brings out the best in his guests, making this episode both enlightening and entertaining. Plus, get insider tips for budding authors and entrepreneurs, and find out what exciting projects Jane has in store for the future of Bedside Reading and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring writer, a business enthusiast, or someone looking to be inspired by incredible success stories, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to be motivated, informed, and ready to Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond and Jane Ubell Meyer!
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Bedside Reading: [Website]
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From Wanting to Having It: [Amazon Link]
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Join Lou Diamond in this captivating episode of Thrive Loud, where he connects you with Patrice Bisiot, a world-renowned branding and image consultant, keynote speaker, and author.
From the vibrant culture of France to the dynamic vibes of South Florida, Patrice has journeyed through the fashion industry, touching the lives of many with his unique approach to style and personal branding.
In this engaging conversation, Patrice delves into the essence of true self-presentation, discussing how appearance goes beyond just clothes—it’s a direct reflection of our inner values and missions.
Learn how to unleash your own brand by understanding and embracing your authenticity. Patrice shares his incredible story of overcoming immense personal and professional challenges, including losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis, to become the successful and profound style interventionist he is today.
He emphasizes the importance of inner work in achieving not just a perfect look but a powerful and impactful presence. From discussing the evolution of workplace fashion to sharing tips for both men and women in defining their unique style, Patrice offers invaluable wisdom and insight.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their personal brand and thrive loudly in their lives.
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Ready for a deep dive into work, life, and everything in between?
Join Lou Diamond for a captivating episode featuring Jason Silver, a multi-time founder, author, and all-around business maven.
Jason shares an enlightening journey that began with personal loss and ended with a complete transformation in how he views work and life.
In this episode, we explore riveting topics like:
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Rewriting the Rules of Work: Why best practices aren’t always the best, and how to find a work routine that truly fits you.
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The Power of Storytelling: Discover how writing a book changed Jason’s approach to communication and even his everyday thinking.
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Tactical Self-Assessment: Learn Jason’s weekly “micro” self-assessment strategy and how it boosts his productivity and well-being.
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Post Traumatic Growth: How Jason turned a personal tragedy into an opportunity for incredible personal growth. Get ready to laugh as we dip into Jason's guilty pleasure—‘90s action movies (hello, "Demolition Man"!).
Feel the energy as Jason reveals the song that gets his adrenaline pumping and listen as he shares delicious tidbits about his favorite foods and hobbies.
Whether you’re struggling with your current work routine, looking for inspiration, or just in need of a good story, this episode packs a punch of wisdom, humor, and heart.
Tune in to find out how you too can make your grass greener! 🔊 Available now on all major platforms! Check it out at yourgrassisgreener.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more!
Don't miss it. Your new personal and professional best awaits! 🌟
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Gwen Whiting is a progressive visionary with an old soul, seamlessly blending practicality with purpose. She has a unique gift for finding innovative ways to make everyday moments and domestic chores not only enjoyable, but luxurious experiences.
She is best-known for founding her category-creating premium, eco-friendly laundry and home cleaning brand, The Laundress. Which she exited back in 2018.
Today, she’s back with a renewed mission and sense of purpose, as she just launched The Fill, a private members cleaning community and collection of sustainable solutions offering maximized luxury and minimal impact. Placing wellness at the heart center
If you love success AND comeback stories - this Thrive LouD episode is the one for you.
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In this episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond Lou dishes out a fantabulous conversation with award-winning leadership coach and keynote speaker Kelli Thompson.
From her banking days to leading with confidence, Kelli spills the beans on how women can conquer the confidence-killing systems of today's workplace.
Kelli’s amazing book “Closing the Confidence Gap” "Closing the Confidence Gap," is making waves and changing lives. 🌊✨
She shares her journey, drops wisdom bombs on overcoming self-doubt, and even reveals her secret Swifty jam!
Plus, a hilarious dive into dishwasher dynamics and a surprise shout-out to the Shawshank Redemption!
Tune in and thrive louder than ever!
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In this episode of "Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond," host Lou Diamond sits down with Guy Rubin, founder of Ebsta, a leading revenue intelligence platform for Salesforce and HubSpot customers. Guy shares his journey from his passion for sales and data to founding a company that helps B2B organizations clean up their CRM data and improve their sales forecasting. They discuss the early challenges Ebsta tackled, the development of relationship and engagement scores, and how these metrics help identify risks and increase quota attainment. Guy also talks about the competitive landscape and Ebsta's recent growth milestones. Tune in to learn insightful tips on leveraging AI for sales success and hear about Guy's leadership and personal growth journey. If you're in the B2B sales space, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
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In this episode Lou brings on the dynamic and inspiring Will Grimes — a former Marine turned real estate powerhouse. Will shares his captivating journey from military life to mastering the real estate market, emphasizing the importance of skill sets, genuine value, and continuous progression. 🌍
Tune in as Will opens up about the challenges and rewards of his transition, the pivotal role of his supportive wife during tough times, and how his background in fitness and law enforcement has shaped his success today. We'll delve into his passion for coaching his daughter’s volleyball team, the joy of family, and his lesser-known talents in music and theater. 🎸🏐
Will also reveals his strategies for building a standout real estate brand, the significance of educational content, and the key to thriving amid market volatility. Whether you're a realtor, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking motivation, this episode is packed with valuable insights that will push you to keep moving onward and upward. 🚀
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The incredible Dov Baron takes a deep dive into his transformative insights on creating cultures of belonging, his personal passions, and the power of learning from diverse perspectives.
🔑 Key Moments from this Episode
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Creating Cultures of Belonging: Dov Baron emphasizes the importance of genuinely understanding and consulting with your team to foster a true sense of belonging, not just fitting in – a crucial distinction, especially in today's evolving work environment.
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Harnessing Curiosity and Discomfort: Personal and professional growth comes from questioning our beliefs and staying curious. Dov stresses that it's through discomfort that we discover the most significant opportunities for improvement.
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Embracing AI in Creativity: Both Lou Diamond and Dov Baron shared how AI has revolutionized their work processes, from research efficiency to generating innovative ideas. A game-changer for anyone looking to optimize their workflow.
A heartfelt thank you to Dov for sharing his wisdom and experiences. Whether you're a leader aiming to cultivate a thriving organizational culture or someone seeking personal growth, this episode is filled with valuable lessons.
🎧 Tune in, engage, and let's continue the conversation about how we can apply these insights in our lives and workspaces.
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Anna Ditchburn shares her remarkable journey of overcoming trauma and helping others find freedom and happiness within themselves.
In this deeply moving episode, Anna Ditchburn opens up about her painful past and incredible journey toward healing and empowerment. Overcoming childhood sexual abuse, Anna has transformed her pain into a passion for helping others navigate their own paths to healing.
Anna shares her harrowing experiences of being sexually abused by her stepfather for six years and suffering 20 consecutive miscarriages. After bottling up her trauma for years, she bravely started her healing journey, eventually pressing criminal charges against her stepfather in Russia.
She introduces her unique 4-step hypnotherapy process that dives deep into the subconscious, addresses emotions, and releases negative and stuck stories. She illustrates this through a case where a woman released childhood humiliation through hypnotherapy.
Emphasizing the need to identify and face fears, Anna explains how rewiring beliefs via hypnotherapy can set individuals free and allow them to create the life they desire.
Anna Ditchburn is not only a certified hypnotherapist but also an NLP practitioner, a feminine energy and relationship expert, and the host of the "Happy on the Inside" podcast. Anna’s podcast is dedicated to helping women find happiness within themselves through interviews with individuals who have navigated challenging times and are now thriving. Enjoy this inspiring episode with Anna Ditchburn on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Dr. Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of ‘E i 4 Change’. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development - focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” - Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. With the most comprehensive and detailed courses around the topic of emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 400,000 people across 195+ countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. Awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” - of the Year 2024, by The CIO Times, and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine. Robin connects with Lou on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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In this episode the remarkable Summer McStravick, the accidental pioneer of the groundbreaking technique known as flow dreaming.
🔮 What is Flow Dreaming?
Flow dreaming is an energetic emotional technique that Summer conceived over 20 years ago. It's rooted in psychology and quantum principles and designed to help you create an emotional energetic blueprint to connect with something bigger and communicate your desires to the universe. Think of it like an intentional, powerful form of daydreaming.
Here’s what you can expect from this enlightening episode:
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The Origins of Flow Dreaming:
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The Science of the Flow State:
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The Impact on Emotional Health:
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Balancing Physical and Non-Physical Actions:
To connect more deeply with Summer McStravick and experience flow dreaming firsthand, visit her website. You'll find recorded flow dreams, a dedicated podcast, and an app to guide you through the process.
Enjoy this fun and educational conversation between Lou and Summer on Thrive LouD.
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Mike Robbins is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert known for captivating audiences with his insights on team performance and company culture.
His five books, including his latest, We’re All in This Together, have made him a leading voice in the field, while his dynamic and engaging approach have earned him accolades from some of the biggest organizations in the world.
Mike Robbins's journey from the baseball field to becoming a thought leader in leadership and company culture is nothing short of inspiring.
His insights on creating environments of trust, belonging, and high performance are crucial, especially as we navigate a new world of work.
Enjoy an amazing conversation between Lou and Mike on Thrive LouD.
Welcome to another exciting episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond! Today, we reconnect with Thane Ringler, a former professional golfer turned executive coach and founder of Appello Partners.
Thane's journey from the greens to the boardroom is nothing short of inspiring. He now dedicates his life to unlocking the potential in others through leadership development. In this conversation, we explore his unique approach to coaching, the impact of golf on his leadership strategies, and key issues leaders face today.
Plus, Thane shares insightful tips and personal stories that will motivate and guide you in your pursuit of excellence. Tune in as we delve into the intersection of leadership and the invaluable lessons learned from the game of golf. Don't miss this compelling discussion with Thane Ringler on Thrive Loud!
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Chris and Dave Sinkinson are SaaS entrepreneurs behind one of the most inspiring startup success stories out there. Join us as we dive deep into their incredible journey, from bootstrapping a campus security app to selling their multimillion-dollar business.
Their experience culminates in the launch of "StartUp Different" – a podcast and a platform dedicated to debunking startup myths, tackling business challenges, and offering invaluable tools for building successful businesses.
💡 Key Takeaways:
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Customer-Funded Growth: Chris and Dave emphasize the importance of focusing on delivering customer value and growing your business one customer at a time, rather than relying solely on external funding.
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Ethical Business Practices: Their commitment to integrity resulted in respect and acquisition interest from major market players, underscoring the long-term benefits of ethical decision-making.
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Balanced Team Dynamics: The Sinkinson brothers highlight the value of complementary skills and strong cofounder relationships in navigating business challenges and achieving success.
For a deep dive into their entrepreneurial insights and their new book, "Startup Different: The Myth Busting Blueprint for Your Multimillion Dollar Business," launching October 1st, tune into this episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Molly McGrath is a seasoned expert in coaching, consulting, and directing presidents and founders of national organizations, along with over 4,500 law firms. Her focus lies in executive level leadership, continuous improvement, and team empowerment initiatives. She is the host of the "Higher and Empower" podcast and the author of the compelling book, "Fix My Boss: The Simple Plan to Cultivate Respect, Risk Courageous Conversations, and Increase the Bottom Line."
In this episode, Molly shares insights into her journey and how she found her passion for empowering individuals in the workplace. She discusses the challenges faced in the legal industry and the importance of creating a culture of empowered employees and leaders.
As a content creator, Molly has also delved into the world of podcasting with the "Hire and Empower" podcast, where she shares stories and strategies for effective communication and leadership.
Molly encourages us to seek solace in the power of the pause and to nurture a culture where employees feel heard and valued. Her dedication to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment is truly commendable.life's work.
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We are excited to share our latest podcast episode featuring a truly inspiring innovator, Dawid Sobieski, the founder of Plumcat Studio. In this episode, Dawid takes us on a journey from humble beginnings to becoming a remote work expert and entrepreneur, shaping the future of software content experiences.
During the insightful conversation, Dawid emphasizes the essential need for software to reflect a company's personality and brand while sharing his insights on creating engaging and educational experiences for users. His passion for disrupting the norm and infusing personality into software content shines through as he discusses the significance of going beyond mere task accomplishment and truly connecting with the audience.
Dawid also opens up about his remarkable remote work lifestyle, finding inspiration and support in a community of like-minded individuals while living in a small town in Bulgaria. He introduces us to FlexVerse, a new software demonstration approach designed for SaaS companies, leveraging interactivity and gamification for enhanced user engagement.
To offer our amazing listeners a special treat, Dawid has generously provided a 10% discount for first-time buyers using the code "ThriveLoud" on FlexVerse. Furthermore, don't miss the opportunity to explore Plumcat Studio's animation services for businesses at Plumpcatstudio.com and discover more about FlexVerse at FlexVerse.io.
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From humble beginnings from a small village in Indonesia Dona Amelia grew up desperately impoverished, which has shaped her into an incredible thriving human. She became an actress, singer, TV presenter, DJ, and co-founder of EGN Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia where she recently became LinkedIn's top voice and received The Asia Empowerment Connector Award 2024. EGN hosts hundreds of events aimed at helping top executives manage the inevitable loneliness that can come with senior positions and enhance their companies' strategies, innovations, digital transformation, fintech, sustainability, supply chain, Leadership, and more. I
Amelia is genuinely passionate about each member of the EGN network and driven to ensure that they can perform their best at work and home. Making people happy, serving people, and providing the highest quality support to all members of EGN is her life's work.
Listen in as Dona shares her journey and purpose on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Stephanie Banks is a highly sought-after intuitive channel, mentor and guide who helps people connect on the soul level. She channels from the perspective of any soul currently on the planet, souls on the other side, purely non-physical beings such as spirit guides, as well as trees, animals, and Gaia.
Connection and communication are the common themes in all of Stephanie’s professional endeavors as a speech-language pathologist, birth doula, lactation consultant, infant massage instructor, and intuitive channel. When her mother’s dementia made verbal communication impossible, Stephanie found ways to communicate with her mother’s soul. This was the beginning of her channeling journey.
Author of the best-seller Joining Joanie – Staying Connected To Your Loved One Through Dementia And Beyond, Stephanie is currently completing her second book about her spiritual journey. In her TEDx talk I Am an Intuitive Channel, she shares her unexpected experience with channeling and invites others to discover their own intuitive gifts.
This is the channel you want to listen to as Stephanie connects with Lou on Thrive LouD.
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Jamie Crosbie is the CEO and Founder of ProActivate, a certified peak performance mindset speaker and a 3rd time guest on Thrive LouD. While Jamie is always lighting up the rooms she enters - this Fall you’ll get a chance to hear her TedX talk titled “Liar, Liar, Life on Fire: Break Through the Lies We Tell Ourselves.
Listen in to get a sneak peak and learn what Jamie is focused on today on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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For the 1000th episosde of Thrive LouD, Lou wanted to bring back guests that embodied and represented some of the 5 most popular themes covered over the hundreds of episodes of Thrive LouD.
And those themes would be: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Coaching, Connecting & Podcasting.
To best do that he brought back two incredible individuals: Leadership Advisor & Collaboration Specialist Jeanne M. Stafford AND the award winning co-host of the Cornell (Thank) U Podcast Michelle Katz.
Recorded at The Dean in NYC, Lou got a chance to reconnect and catch up with these two wonderful humans in a fun and "speak easy" like venue.
Special thanks to Thrive LouD Alum Jackie Botelho and ABCVIP for enabling us to capture this milestone episode in this amazing venue.
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Alessia Citro is a corporate dropout who traded her lucrative career at tech giants Google and Salesforce for a life of meaningful entrepreneurship. Today, she’s a real estate investor and serial entrepreneur, She developed a method that is part of book (JUST OUT) : Higher Self Habits: The Scientific, Strategic, and Spiritual Framework to Get Out of Your Own Way—For Good.
She empowers high-achieving women through her coaching programs and top-ranking podcast, inhabit with Alessia Citro & Friends.
Alessia and Lou connect in an engaging conversation and fun interview of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing. JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams.
She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women’s Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA.
In her third LIVE appearance on Thrive LouD, Lou and JJ catch up and reconnect, they even talk about salsa dancing.
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Yamu Camara, a CDC Data Scientist and real estate enthusiast whose journey from humble beginnings to entrepreneurial success is nothing short of inspiring.
An orphan from a small village in West Africa she defied the odds, excelling academically and earning Scholarships, opening doors to a journey with amazing opportunities.
From the purchase of one triplex In April 2020, she’s moved onto being the proud manager of 59 rental units, including 18 Airbnb spaces, with a combined value soaring into seven figures.
Today she helps others navigate real estate investing and achieve financial freedom.
Put this on your “must listen to” list as Yamu’s story and positive attitude is inspiring and intoxicating. Her appearance in this episode reminded Lou why he continues to host Thrive LouD! Yeah it’s that powerful of an episode.
Mark Levy is the founder of Levy Innovation, a positioning and strategy firm that helps organizations and thought leaders differentiate by using, what he calls, a Big Sexy Idea.
The ideas he and his clients have created are known worldwide by hundreds of millions of people.
He’s an amazing speaker, writer, marketer and above all else a wonderful human being thriving on this planet doing what he loves.
Lou and Mark talk shop on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Amilya Antonetti is one of the most sought after Human Behavior & Strategic Advisor experts in the world. She has appeared as a regular business and behavior expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Steve Harvey Show & Dr. Phil. She has built or advised on over $2 Billion in sales with high profile clients such as Steve Harvey, Mike Tyson, Listerine Strips, Sharper Image, Cold Stone Creamery, George Foreman & more. She has decoded the key to finding your own genius and the genius of everyone in your organization so that you may rise to your greatest potential and contribute to making this world a better place.
Get ready to be inspired, motivated and educated as Amilya shares all with Lou on Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Krystal & Dedric Polite are a powerhouse couple currently taking the Internet and TV by storm.
They are dynamic entrepreneurs who are the founders of Polite Wealth Portal and BePoliteProperties, they have been attracting audiences nationwide with their hit TV show 50/50 Flip on Hulu and A&E,
Their proven ability to elevate and incorporate real-life wealth strategies to different situations along with navigating the complexities of financial freedom is what sets them apart.
There is. a 100% chance you will enjoy what they share with Lou on Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Rick Denley is the best selling author of Reinvent Yourself, an actor on TV shows Top Million Dollar Agent and Canada Reno's. His philanthropy comes from being an undefeated amateur boxer, raising funds and awareness for cancer research.
With 25+ years of leadership and coaching experience, some while heading multinational corporations, Rick is regarded as a top authority on CHANGE & GROWTH LEADERSHIP.
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Tom Schin is an Engagement Engineer who helps people & businesses with employee engagement, leadership development, company culture, people strategy and recruiting
His company Build Better Culture does exactly that
Learn all about him in this fun episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Michelle Glogovac is THE Podcast Matchmaker™, a podcast publicist and host of the award winning podcast, My Simplified Life.
She works with entrepreneurs, authors, and experts hone their storytelling abilities, grow their businesses, and elevate themselves as thought leaders. Her first book, How To Get On Podcasts (McGraw Hill) debuts in January 2024.
Michelle is a wife, mom of two, stepmom of two, and a fur mom. She has her B.A. and M.S. in Law, and is the Founder + CEO of The MLG Collective®.
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As President of the Tullman Family Office, Cayley Tullman determines philanthropic, political, business, and social impact investments. She works directly with senior business leaders and political officials to develop creative, scalable solutions to tackle our nation’s most pervasive problems in the economic, education, public health, and security spaces.
Cayley is a problem solver dedicated to serving her country. She excels at developing inventive and tailored approaches to address complex tasks and connecting individuals with disparate perspectives toward a shared mission.
Cayley has over a decade of experience within the Federal Government where she served in operational and strategic roles in the United States and abroad.
Cayley’s latest project at TCV is Let Music Fill My World - a mission to ensure that every child in America has access to music education in school.
Click this link to enter the MUSIC MATTERS CHALLENGE (entries up until May 31st 2024)
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Darryll Stinson helps leaders live and lead from their highest self.
As a former Division 1 athlete, Darryll overcame multiple suicide attempts to become a best-selling author, short-film producer, 2xTEDx speaker, and co-founder of Seeding Greatness, a movement of leaders restoring the planet and helping humanity to heal through their stories and transformational services.
Darryll believes before we can expand externally we must first open internally - and he empowers leaders and teams to do just that!
Darryll catches up with Lou on Thrive LouD and talks a little about his life and how he’s helping leaders today.
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Porsché Mysticque Steele is an independent publishing expert, TEDx Speaker, and CEO of MysticqueRose Publishing Services, helps business owners across the globe combine their wisdom and story to publish a highly impactful book that generates more income and influence while elevating them into thought leadership. Porsché connects with Lou and shares how she started her company and the importance of storytelling today on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Jason Wojo, a self-made multi-millionaire with a net worth of $4 million thriving in the ad space currently at the age of 26, is the mastermind behind scaling 1,320+ businesses to 6 figures, and 58 businesses to 7/8 figures. His clients success came down to helping them solve 4 key parts in their business that results in Jason recently surpassing $140M generated online with paid ads: Building an irresistible offer, writing high converting sales/landing pages, having omnipresence targeting with their ad creatives that drive qualified clicks, and tracking the KPIs of the business to drive more profitable behaviors without complicating the sales process leveraging predictable numbers in their ad campaigns. Jason Wojo shares some of his thinking in what gets ads to connect to prospects with Lou on Thrive LouD CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Joe Weston is a prolific writer and the author of two groundbreaking books. Mastering Respectful Confrontation: A Guide to Personal Freedom and Empowered, Collaborative Engagement (2012) has sold well worldwide to individuals, corporations, government agencies and humanitarian organizations. It continues to catch peoples’ attention when looking for empowered ways to have difficult conversations.
The Amazon #1 bestseller Fierce Civility: Transforming our Global Culture from Polarization to Lasting Peace (2023) provides a clear, step-by-step pathway into a dynamic new human story with hope at its foundation.
Click here to learn more about Joe’s books. His popular advice column, “Ask Joe”, is published in the U.S.-based online magazine, The Fulcrum, which reaches more than one million readers per month.
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Justin Buonomo and his wife achieved financial freedom largely from scaling their company Journey to Financial Freedom to a 7-figure company in only the second year of business. He teaches intentional live lessons packed with expert level content but easy enough to apply for anyone in attendance.
Justin helps business owners heal their relationship with money.
Hear his story onThrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Oz Akgun is a visionary leader in the luxury transportation industry, driven by his passion for hospitality and commitment to exceeding client expectations.
At an early age he launched launched Limo Miami, a company dedicated to delivering unparalleled hospitality and service excellence. His unwavering dedication has transformed Limo Miami into one of the largest fleets in Miami, setting new standards for luxury transportation.
Hear his story and his passion for providing unparalleled comfort, convenience and focus for his clients on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Dan Tocchini III is a business and social entrepreneur, a published author, a master trainer, executive coach, leadership whisperer and culture development specialist.
He is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground where he champions founders & executives to scale their organizations.
Dan shares his wisdom on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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When companies need to inspire, engage, and develop their people while at the same time delivering stellar results in today’s hyper-competitive and complex business environment, they call URS KOENIG. His message of Radical Humility in leadership draws on his world-spanning career growing leaders on four continents.
Urs’ research-backed Radical Humility Framework is packed with tangible tools and practical takeaways, leaving audience members with the ultimate actionable blueprint for a new type of leader for a new type of world.
Urs sits down and chats with Lou sharing how to unlock leaderships winning edge.
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Bethany Ayers is a seasoned Chief Operating Officer and has helped raise over $200m from top funds - Softbank, Bessemer, TCV, MCC, Notion and Oxx. She’s built the GTM engines at Peak AI, NewVoiceMedia and Codilty. She now sits on the boards of AI companies ToffeeAM and DeepOpinion.
She’s a seasoned scale-up executive and strategic powerhouse.
She’s an advocate for women in tech and champions authenticity in leadership.
She’s been a CRO at numerous companies and her podcast The Operations Room, a podcast for COOs, is one that every person operating an organization needs to check out.
Bethany shares with Lou that she’s still trying to figure out who she wants to be when she grows up.
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Josiah (JJ) Harling has devoted his life to helping shepherd others towards the good works they’ve been designed for.
He serves as the co-founder and President of Compel Global, a nonprofit organization that helps people connect with opportunities for world impact – from digging wells to planting churches, medical volunteers, and theological educators. Whatever your skillset, he will help you find a way to use it to serve the world.
JJ shares how he’s serving the world with Lou on Thrive LouD.
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Dave Wolcott started his career serving the country as a Captain in the Marine Corps. In 2000, he and his wife won the baby lottery having triplets which inspired him to challenge the traditional financial planning advice of Wall Street. He then started an obsessive journey to understand how the top one percent were building their wealth.
A serial entrepreneur at heart, Dave spent the next 20 years building several businesses, investing in alternative assets and creating The Pantheon Holistic Wealth Strategy: the playbook to becoming ultra-wealthy and having not only freedom of money, but freedom of purpose, time and relationship.
Today, Dave is the Founder and CEO of Pantheon Investments and is more passionate than ever about helping entrepreneurs build wealth by passively investing in superior real estate and alternative assets that provide predictable cash flow, tax efficiency, and upside potential as a reliable alternative to the volatility of the stock market.
Dave is the author of “The Holistic Wealth Strategy”, A Framework for Building Real Wealth and Living an Extraordinary Life and is also the host of the top rated “Wealth Strategy Secrets of the Ultra-Wealthy” podcast.
Enjoy this ‘wealth creation’ episode as Dan shares some of his lessons with Lou on Thrive LouD.
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Owen Sammarone is a former D1 Basketball Conference Champion, entrepreneur, online business builder, book reader and book marketer, social media growth expert and lifelong learner.
He is the host of The Daily Author and the founder of Unleash the Knowledge where he’s connecting authors to listeners to readers across the globe.
His unique marketing and branding expertise are highlighted in this fun episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Jill Lublin is a 25+ year Media Magnet. She is a world-renowned publicity expert, international speaker and 4x Best Selling author.
Jill has made thousands of stage appearances alongside celebrities such as Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield and Barbara Corcoran, to name a few.
She has worked with over 100,000 clients implementing her signature formula for getting media attention, creating next-level visibility in the marketplace that results in boosted sales.
These lead and profit generating formulas are included in her signature program, the Media Mastery Intensive and her monthly Kindness Circles.
Jill and Lou talk shop on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond and talk about creating buzz, going viral, getting great press and stealing the spotlight via good publicity.
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Paul M. Caffrey is a master of the sales craft. An elite sales professional that focuses on preparation to help sales people prospect better, sell more and get promoted faster.
He is the lead author of “The Work Before the Work” - which shares the hidden habits that elite sales professionals use to outperform the competition.
Paul and Lou talk shop and break down all of the preparation you need to think about before the real work happens.
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Retired Major League Baseball catcher and baseball Olympian, Ryan Lavarnway played for eight MLB teams over his 10-year career, winning a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2013.
Beyond the diamond, Ryan has transitioned into diverse roles, serving as a television broadcaster, leadership consultant and motivational speaker. He recently launched an inspirational podcast, “Finding the Way” and wrote a children’s book, “Baseball and Belonging.”
Ryan has emerged as a sought-after motivational speaker where his speeches draw from a wealth of personal and professional experiences and offer a high-performance mindset to help audiences unlock their untapped potential.
His narrative is not just about baseball; it’s a compelling story of resilience, success and the universal pursuit of greatness.
Ryan and Lou round the bases on Thrive LouD as they cover playing for Team Israel, finding his own place in the world off the field and how his message resonates with so many across the globe.
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Coach JV (John Vasquez) is the founder and operator of Freedom Asset Management Company which specializes in scaling businesses to their highest potential and co-founded a company called Merlin which is a revolutionary crypto tracker that will change the industry.
Besides being owner of 7+ companies thus far, he is an author of two books, a top podcast host, a social media influencer and one heck of an amazing cool dude.
Coach JV and Lou talk alternative investments, crypto, strategy and how Coach JV has grown his brand so successfully on Thrive LouD.
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Lauren Magers, a visionary Thought Leader and creator of the Happy Life System, leads the charge for family empowerment and transformation, bringing life-changing magic to homes worldwide. Her mission? Equipping children, parents, and families with the keys to unlock their happiness and live successful lives. Through her groundbreaking, gamified approach to parenting, she has invented a solution that builds self-mastery, develops character, and empowers each individual to live their most meaningful life together.
In this inspiring and energizing episode of Thrive LouD, Lauren shares with Lou the Happy Life System and all of its benefits.
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Marc Polymeropoulos worked for 26 years at the CIA before retiring in July 2019 at the Senior Intelligence Service level. He was one of CIA’s most highly decorated operations officers who served in multiple field assignments for the U.S. government.
He is the recipient of the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal, the Intelligence Commendation Medal, the Intelligence Medal of merit, and the Distinguished Intelligence Medal. He specialized in counterterrorism, the Middle East and South Asia, including extensive time in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior to his retirement,
Marc served at CIA headquarters and was in charge of CIA’s clandestine operations in Europe and Eurasia. He frequently comments on international events in the US and international media.
He is an on-air contributor for MSNBC, a regular on “Morning Joe,” and also is a non resident senior fellow for the Atlantic Council specializing in hybrid warfare. Marc is a sought after leadership speaker, and his book “Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA” was published by Harper Collins in 2021. Marc lives in Northern Virginia and is married with two children.
An interview that’s been over 30 years in the making, Lou and Marc reconnect on Thrive LouD.
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Mary Seats, widely recognized as Mz Skittlez, a force to be reckoned with in the business world. Her journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster, marked by triumphs and setbacks that have shaped her into the indomitable business owner she is today. Mz Skittlez came on the scene with the rise and fall of Cupcake Mafia, a multimillion-dollar clothing brand that faced turbulent times.
She orchestrated a remarkable comeback. by not only repurchasing her company but also embarked on a new venture – The Icing Agency.
Driven by a passion to uplift and empower women in business, Mz Skittlez is also the visionary behind The Bakery Cowork – the largest female-focused co-working space in the United States. Enjoy an engaging, entrepreneurial, fun, brand-focused conversation between Lou and Mz Skittlez on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Ramon Ray is unapologetically positive and high-energy.
He's an in-demand motivational speaker and event host; and a leading expert on personal branding and small business growth.
Ramon is a serial entrepreneur who has started 5 businesses and sold 3 of them.
Ramon is also the publisher of ZoneofGenius.com and he is pulling together an incredible event on April 18, 2024 called the Entrepreneur Conference and Awards in NYC, with Ramon, Seth Godin and many other amazing thought leaders - the link is below and this episode includes a special promo code to get a great discount (hint: what podcast is this? ;-) ).
Ramon catches up with Lou on Thrive LouD as they talk entrepreneurship, events and this incredible gathering he has coming in April.
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For the past 20 years Kim Daly has been helping entrepreneurs, investors, and stuck 9-5 professionals take control of their lives and step out of the corporate cycle by investing intelligently in the franchise businesses and become "franchisepreneurs."
She is One of America’s Top Franchise Consultants, Author, Speaker, Thought Leader, Franchising Expert and Host of Kim Daly TV on YouTube
Kim shares with Lou some “Daly Coach” wisdom how to determine if franchising is right for you.
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Scott Beebe works with business owners and their key leaders building systems, process, and purpose using the Business On Purpose Roadmap to liberate businesses from the chaos of working IN their business and help them get their lives back.
Scott has worked as a legal drug-salesman for Pfizer selling Lipitor, Viagra, and other well-known products. He and his wife Ashley planted two Churches, pastored one of them, and have been working in rural Nigeria since 2005 building a platform for sustainable partnership with Nigerians through a variety of sectors including business, finance, and agriculture.
Scott chats with Lou on Thrive LouD about his latest book Let Your Business Burn: Stop Putting Out Fires, Discover Purpose, And Build A Business That Matters and its very powerful message.
Cindy Capone has a knack for uncovering top-tier talent in the most innovative corners of the business world.
Specializing in executive recruitment for high-growth, game-changing companies, Cindy brings a fresh perspective to the table. Whether it's matching the perfect C-suite leader with a startup poised for greatness or helping established firms reinvigorate their internal functions, she's always up for the challenge.
Armed with a unique blend of data-driven insights and a keen eye for cultural fit, Cindy doesn't just fill roles – she transforms companies. Her infectious enthusiasm for finding the "right fit" is matched only by her commitment to fostering growth and innovation at every turn.
Cindy shares with Lou a view into the world of top-tier talent recruiting and being an entrepreneur within a very competitive landscape in an engaging episode of Thrive LouD.
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Stuart Goffman is an entrepreneur in podcast technology and socially impactful media. He is CEO and founder of Picked Cherries, a social podcasting platform that provides a shared experience and the best listening experience for the podcast listeners.
Listeners can listen to full episodes of their favorite podcasts and then easily share ‘picked cherries’ (60-second clips) with their friends and family and post on social media.
Stu shares with Lou how this very cool technology came to be and how its connecting more people to great, specific content.
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Michelle Tillis Lederman is CEO of Executive Essentials, which provides customized communications and leadership programs for Fortune 500, nonprofit, university, and government clients.
Named by Forbes as one of the Top 25 Networking Experts, and one of the Top 30 Communications Professionals in the World by Global Gurus. Michelle is the author of four books including The Connectors Advantage and The 11 Laws of Likability.
She’s an animal lover, adrenaline junkie, travel enthusiast, over-involved mom, and hits her 10,000 steps daily.
Michelle comes on Thrive LouD to talk about the importance of being a “Connected Leader” and the new course and community she has co-founded with Lou called the Connected Leader Club.
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Chef Matt Basile continues to disrupt the the barbecue and live-fire cooking landscape. His updated version of the Alchemy Grill is out and Lou got a chance to catch up with the Thrive LouD former guest to catch up, observe, drink and eat a whole plate of deliciousness.
Listen in to this fun in-person episode and make sure to check out Alchemy Grills - and order one for your backyard.
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Evan & Susan Money have been married for over 30 years. But more importantly they’ve had over 30 weddings within that span…to each other.
They’re entrepreneurs, bestselling authors and podcasters where they are focused on restoring the flow of love in your marriage.
Evan and Susan lead workshops, group sessions and even pickleball marriage retreats for growth minded couples that want to go from GOOD TO GREAT in their marriages…..
Thrive LouD listeners & viewers, enjoy an epic episode with the hosts of the Marriage of Greatness Podcast - Evan and Susan Money!!
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Quinn Lemley is the star of the hit shows, Burlesque to Broadway & Rita Hayworth The Heat Is On! which headline performing arts centers and casinos across North America. She received The Bistro Award and Two MAC awards nominations.Her jazz quintet performs internationally and is The Iconic Face of the Half Note in Athens, Greece.
The New York Times defines her performances as "Dazzling...with one show stopping number after another!" The NY Post says “you don’t even have to squint your eyes to see Rita’s in the room.”
Quinn has directed and co-produced Rebel Rebel, The Many Lives of David Bowie, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Wall and The Ultimate Queen Celebration.
Seen on Good Morning America, Oprah and a finalist on Shark Tank. She has 5 CD’s available. You can stream her music on Spotify and Apple Music. Quinn is the host of the TV show, Secrets of the Stage on MNN.org and a monthly virtual concert on Zoom, Up Close & Personal. She is also a Keynote Speaker and Presenter bringing her message to companies around the world.
A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts and a Distinguished Toastmaster at Toastmaster’s International and proud member of National Speakers Association
Quinn is a proud member of SAG, AFTRA, AEA, DTM, NSA NY, APAP, and IEBA.
Listen in as Quinn shares with Lou a bit of her journey and how she uses this experience to help Entrepreneurs, Executives and Artists STEP ONSTAGE into their personal power and capture their dreams
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Jennifer Wilson is a leadership coach, writer, and speaker. She recently stepped back from a 17-year career leading her family’s business, Canada Homestay Network, to focus on her writing career and her coaching. She now serves as Chair of their Board of Directors alongside her parents.
Jennifer has lead individuals through transformational life experiences and professional development for over twenty years, from her former career as a Registered Midwife to her work in homestay
She’s working on a new book (comes out in January 2025) Don’t Be A Stranger: How Hosting International Students Can Change Your Life and Heal Our World will be the first book to explore the ups and downs of hosting international students from the perspective of homestay families.
Listen in as Jennifer shares with Lou how her career and life has led her to guide women through transformational experiences
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Michael Landers is the founder and president of Culture Crossing Inc., a global boutique consultancy dedicated to consciously empowering organizations to reach their full human potential. His workshops, seminars, and speaking events have drawn more than 125,000 thousand people on five continents.
He is also the author of the bestselling book Culture Crossing, the essential primer to working, living, and thriving in today’s increasingly multicultural marketplace and communities, and the recently released Present Company: Cultivating Cultures of High Performance in Teams and Organizations.
Listen in as Michael and Lou talk connection across cultures and its importance in today’s world on Thrive LouD
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Sussi Mattsson is an acclaimed Executive Producer, International Success Coach, and Speaker. Known for her Emmy-nominated documentaries on luminaries like Jack Canfield and Jay Abraham, Sussi is now on a mission close to her heart – to guide one million individuals on a transformative path to becoming "Wisdom Writers."
At the helm of the "From Me To You Global Movement," Sussi is building bridges between past wounds, present realities, and our united future. Her upcoming book, "From Me To You," serves as a beacon, sharing her profound insights on healing emotional wounds and finding meaning in life. Sussi's key messages resonate deeply – the importance of turning personal pain into wisdom, raising one's voice, and sharing stories to empower others and leave a lasting legacy.
Sussi's impactful work extends to diverse projects, including a collaboration with South Carolina inmates on a forthcoming book, emphasizing forgiveness and gratitude. As her book "From Me to You" hits shelves in February 2024, Sussi invites readers to join her in this intimate exploration, providing not just a narrative but a vehicle for personal healing and collective empowerme
Join Sussi as she shares more of the power of ‘wisdom writing’ on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond
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Dr. David L. Schreiner is a passionate advocate for rural hospitals, having spent most of his life in small towns and working in small communities. He serves as President/CEO of Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon, IL.
Dave considers himself a values-driven leader, striving to make progress every day in meeting his definition of values-driven: One who lives in the moment, has an unquenchable thirst for continual learning, challenges existing practices, produces positive results, innovates to improve the lives of others, and loves unconditionally.
Dr. Schreiner’s first book, “Be The Best Part of Their Day: Supercharging Communication with Values-Driven Leadership,”
David connects with Lou as they talk about the challenge and importance of rural hospitals in America today on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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John Wolpert is an esteemed speaker, writer and thinker in technology and business innovation. As a CEO, product executive, and advisor, he’s been at the vanguard of technological breakthroughs from the early days of the Web to the rise of artificial intelligence.
John is known for founding Flywheel, a pioneer in the ride-hailing industry. His work at IBM made him a key figure in the evolution of open source software, blockchain, and AI.
He’s co-founded global R&D consortia and industry standards bodies, and his thought leadership on Open Innovation has been show cased in the Harvard Business Review.
In his first book, THE TWO BUT RULE: Turn Negative Thinking into Positive Solutions (Wiley) is putting the ‘but’ back into conversations and behind a new way of thinking.
John connects with Lou in this “buts allowed” episode of Thrive LouD.
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Digit Murphy is an innovator, visionary, hall of famer and builder in the world of women’s sports.
She has played, excelled, coached, founded, rebirthed women’s hockey programs at the collegiate, olympic and professional levels.
She’s an outstanding entrepreneur with numerous businesses and initiatives (www.digitmurphy.com www.getherstory.com and playitforwardsport.org) all helping to create and grow women’s sports as a platform for thriving in life.
She’s a mother of six, she’s a pistol that shoots straight from the hip and ALWAYS finds the open net.
Honored to have this trailblazing human come on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Clint Pulver comes back to Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond to share the ultimate adventure story.
“Finding Hill” documents the personal journey of Clint Pulver as he returns to the world of aviation to become a pilot of the never before seen Hill Helicopter.
This new series (see link to the series below) is dedicated to the passions, commitment, and hopes of anyone striving to live a life well lived, on path and on purpose.
Listen in as Clint shares what inspired this incredible series, what he had to overcome and what plans he has next to connect this experience with so many others.
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As a high-performance coach and host of the Matt Phillips podcast, Matt helps sales leaders achieve pro-level performance by developing and harnessing their mental toughness.
Having worked with companies including Western Union, Marsh, and Robert Half, Matt knows that the status quo of promoting rockstar sales executives to sales leaders often leaves the new leader with significant gaps in their own leadership philosophy, confidence, and resilience.
By combining his background as a professional baseball player with his global experience in operations, sales, and accounting, Matt supports business leaders and teams as they break through the mental roadblocks that arise in their daily grind to help them realize their potential in their personal and professional lives.
Kick off 2024 with the ways you can strengthen your mental toughness as Matt connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Steven Richman was appointed Group President of Milwaukee Tool in January 2007, and is responsible for all aspects of the business, to include: Milwaukee’s Power Tool, OPE, Hand Tool, Storage, PPE, Jobsite Lighting & Clean-up, and Accessory solutions; as well as the company’s Empire Level, and Imperial Blade divisions.
As such, Mr. Richman oversees Global Product Development, Manufacturing and Operations for each division, as well as Milwaukee® Sales in North and South America. He has over 25 years of experience in the management of industrial, electrical, plumbing, and retail distribution channels. He has held key management positions with BLACK & DECKER®, and MURRAY®, served as President of SKIL® and BOSCH® Power Tools, and served as President and CEO of Werner Co®.
Mr. Richman contributes an extensive knowledge of manufacturing, product development, sales, and marketing. Under the category of “long lost episodes” we found this great conversation between Lou and Steven in the lost and found pile. And we’re very glad we did.
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While EVERY episode of Thrive LouD is spectacular, we cherry picked a few from 2023 that we thought were worth revisiting. Here’s is a list of the one’s we featured via brief clips from their appearances on Thrive LouD along with links to their original full episode.
- Author of “Idea Flow” Jeremy Utley (Ep 882)
- Founder of Eat My Words & Author of “Hello my name is Awesome” Alexandra Watkins (Ep 937)
- Founder of the Child Liberation Foundation and Executive Producer of “Saving the Children” Paul Hutchinson (Ep 903)
- Keynote Speaker, Coach and WSJ Best Selling Author of “Wonderhell” Laura Gassner Otting (Ep 894)
- Founder and Inventor of Alchemy Grills Chef Matt Basile (Ep 898)
- General Manager at Kō Hana Distillers Kyle Reutner (Ep 913)
- Author, TV personality and podcast host Paula Faris (Ep 872)
- Coach and Boundary Builder Nick Pollard (Ep 912)
- The Avengers of Conscious Relationships Rachele & Emilio Palafox (Ep 900)
- NY Times Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker on Innovation and Sales Diana Kander (Ep 916)
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As we wrap up another amazing year of guests on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, it’s nice to feature an individual that can provide us with a story of hope.
With a spirit of resilience, positivity, kindness, faith and determination, Deke Copenhaver embodies everything that we try to highlight on Thrive LouD. Listen in as Deke shares an incredible story of his journey through this past year and a unique mindset we all should possess.
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The nine hundred and fiftieth episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond happened to fall right around the year-end holiday season.
With that Lou decided to do a very quick program on gratitude to share the many things he was thankful for this past year and what he’s very much looking forward to in 2024.
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Tanessa Shears helps entrepreneurs double their energy and focus so they can make more money in their business.
She works closely with business owners to eliminate brain fog and wake up well rested so they can get more done in less time, maintain consistent, stable energy throughout the day and feel better than they have in years.
Tanessa is also the host of The Becoming Limitless Podcast, sharing her expertise on optimizing health and focus for business success.
Listen, learn and sleep better as Tanessa connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Dr. Jill Schiefelbein is an amazing human that thrives at the intersections of communication, education, technology and business.
She’s known as the Dynamic Communicator and is currently The Chief Experience Officer of Render. She is also a Thrive LouD OG!
She is fresh off earning her doctorate at the University of South Florida’s Muma College of business researching the interactions of customer experience, B2B Sales and synthetic media.
Jill’s work, paired with the very cool things going on at Render, are what she shares with Lou in her third appearance on Thrive LouD!
NOTE - You must watch the opening of the video production of this episode (see below).
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Cheryl Hunter is a bestselling author, speaker, and media personality who shares her message worldwide on outlets including People Magazine, Goalcast, Dr. Phil, NBC News, Dr. Oz, CNN, Fox, PBS and more.
Cheryl didn’t set out with a message to share, but while traveling abroad as a teenager, she was kidnapped and held captive by criminals who eventually left her for dead.
Cheryl survived this life-changing event and used her experience to help people rise after adversity. Today, in addition to writing and producing for HBO, CBS, Paramount Pictures, and NBC, Cheryl helps established experts become world-renowned by leveraging the power of major media. In this epic conversation, Cheryl shares with Lou her personal story, her journey and how she helps others today in this engaging episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Oscar Trimboli is an award-winning author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker.
His third book is how to listen – discover the hidden key to better communication – the most comprehensive book about listening in the workplace.
Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace.
Under the category of “must listen” this would be one of them as Lou listens to Oscar from across the globe (he’s from New Zealand) on Thrive LouD.
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William Craig Reed is the New York Times bestselling author of several award-winning non-fiction books including his latest book Start With Who: How Small Businesses can Win Big with Trust and a Story,
Reed served as a U.S. Navy diver, submarine weapons technician, and espionage photographer for special operations aboard nuclear fast-attack submarines. He earned commendations for completing secret missions during the Cold War, several in concert with Navy SEAL Team One. Reed is an alumnus or member of numerous military, veteran, and technology associations that allows him to reach an audience of millions.
When not writing, Reed is a neuroscience and marketing expert and has provided executive sales, marketing, and leadership consulting and coaching services for some of the world's largest firms. He holds an MBA in Marketing and was a former vice president and board director for the Silicon Valley American Marketing Association. He founded two software companies and developed a patent-pending technology called ViNES that uses visual neuroscience and generative AI for recruiting, sales, and marketing.
Bill connects with Lou Diamond and shares all about the importance of starting with “WHO” and how it relates to leadership today.
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Ross O’Lochlainn is a former engineer-turned-marketing strategist who runs Conversion Engineering — a company that helps education entrepreneurs sell more programs without relying on the launch model through his proprietary Open Every Day System.
Listen in as Ross shares his story, his engineering upbringing, his marketing mindset and his brilliance with Lou on Thrive LouD.
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Bruce Turkel has helped create some of the world’s most compelling brands, including Hasbro, Nike, American Express, Charles Schwab, Citicorp, Discovery Networks, Bacardi, Sol Melia Hotels, Partnership for a Drug-Free America, HBO Latin America, Canyon Ranch, Miami, and many more.
He is a hall of fame keynote speaker, 6x author, talented musician, doodle artist extraordinaire, and a dedicated, but fairly slow marathon runner.
He’s succinct, he’s straightforward and one super duper marketing expert.
Listen in as Lou chats with Bruce Turkel on the program about the world of marketing and branding today, current trends and the importance about retaining clients.
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Joey Vitale is the CEO of Skybreaker. Fully knowing that most entrepreneurs feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and anxious when it comes to running their business, Joey came up with a brilliant idea.
He created Skybreaker to help entrepreneurs make more and work less by building a profitable team that cuts your work week in half.
Because the truth is that the MORE your business depends on YOU, the LESS your business can grow.
Lou and Joey talk shop on Thrive LouD.
As Chief Sales Energizer, Alice Heiman is internationally known for her expertise in elevating sales to increase valuation for companies with a B2B sale that have exceptional growth potential. Spending her time strategizing with CEOs, company leaders and their sales leadership to build the strategies that find new business and grow existing accounts is her passion.
Her clients love her spirit and the way she energizes their sales organization. She’s the host of the popular podcast, Sales Talk for CEOs.
It has been a few years since Alice originally appeared on Thrive LouD. Alice and Lou reconnect in an incredibly informative conversation and valuable lesson for all leaders.
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Owen Hemsath a.k.a Owen Video is an award-winning YouTube Growth Strategist and High-Performance Coach for the Nations Top Companies & Business Influencers. Owen has been called a Pioneer on YouTube and is considered the leading expert on YouTube for business and revenue generation.
He has consulted for major brands like North Face, Oracle, and Excelon. Owen has helped his clients achieve millions of views and generate millions of dollars in sales and brand sponsorship. Owen has been invited to speak all over the globe and has been featured in major media like ABC, NBC, KUSI and Social Media Examiner.
Owen shares with Lou the growth of his business and the work that’s helping others to accelerate their brand and offerings through his programs.
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Nick Hutchison stands as the visionary force behind BookThinkers, a growing 7-figure marketing agency that seamlessly bridges the worlds of authors and readers.
In just over 7 years, he has organically built a platform that reaches over 1,000,000 people each month. Nick’s podcast, BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books, is a global top 2% show that features captivating interviews with world-class authors such as Grant Cardone, Lewis Howes, and Alex Hormozi.
Now, Nick has dedicated his life to helping millions of readers take action on the information they learn and rise to their potential through his books, speaking, and personal brand as a whole. This was the inspiration for his new book, Rise of the Reader, where he dives into the strategies for mastering your reading habits and applying what you learn.
Nick returns to Thrive LouD to talk with Lou about his continuing rise to greatness.
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As an entrepreneur, Gino Barbaro has grown his real estate portfolio to over 2,000 multifamily units & $250,000,000 in Assets under management.
Gino and his partner, Jake, are teaching others how to do the same through Jake & Gino, the premier multifamily real estate education community.
To date, their students have closed 68,000+ units and have $4 Billion in Deal volume! He is the best-selling author of three books, Wheelbarrow Profits, The Honey Bee and Family, Food and the Friars.
He currently resides in St. Augustine, Florida with his beautiful wife Julia and their six children.
Gino connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Chief Executive Boss Lady of Eat My Words, Alexandra Watkins is a leading and outspoken authority on brand names. Her breakthrough creativity book, Hello, My Name is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick, is considered “the brand name Bible” and was named a Top 10 Marketing Book by Inc. Magazine.
How many cool books does Alexandra have within her refridgerator? You’ll have to listen to this fun, fun, fun episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond to find out.
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Catie Campbell is the President and Minister of Magic, an emotional intelligence expert, keynote speaker, and sought-after executive coach. She combines a no-BS approach mixed with a healthy dose of magic (a.k.a. a practical alchemist) to help transform organizations that produce incredible results.
With over 20 years of experience working with more than 25,000 leaders, her goal is to bring the magic back into all organizations and the world of work, from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage startups.
When she's not coaching or on a stage, you can find her near San Antonio, TX with her two young daughters, cooking up a storm, spotting hummingbirds, and mentoring entrepreneurs and business leaders in her community.
Catie shares her journey, passion and business with Lou on Thrive LouD.
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Tessa Arnold, Co-Founder and COO of SnapBack Energy, leverages her 12-year background in global banking to drive positive change.
Following a transformative shift triggered by her late husband's passing, Tessa founded SnapBack Energy, delving into the mind-body connection.
As an Ayurveda Health and Wellness Lifestyle Coach, she radiates support, using podcasts to spark conversations to explore neuroplasticity, Ayurveda, and holistic wellness. Tessa's mission is to empower listeners, sparking transformative conversations that shift perspectives and empower individuals to navigate life's challenges.
Through her unique blend of entrepreneurship and holistic living, Tessa embodies impactful change, driving self discovery and transformation.
Tessa shares that ‘snapback energy’ on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Chris Hood, a digital strategy expert and author of 'Customer Transformation,' boasts 35+ years in AI, marketing, and business development.
Hosting 'The Chris Hood Digital Show,' he guides organizations on innovation and customer-centric leadership. Former roles include heading Google's Digital Business Strategy, crafting transformation programs for Fortune 500 companies, and developing storytelling technologies at Fox Broadcasting & Disney. As a co-founder of Blind Squirrel Games, his influence stretches across multiple industries. Chris also teaches at Southern New Hampshire University.
His latest book Customer Transformation, your essential guide for success in the digital age helps everyone to better understand how harness the power of empathy, innovation, and digital acceleration.
Chris breaks it all down with Lou on Thrive LouD.
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Amanda Lewis is a developmental editor, publishing strategist, and creative coach with more than fifteen years of helping writers get unstuck, find their authentic voice, and tell their story.
Her debut memoir, Tracking Giants: Big Trees, Tiny Triumphs, and Misadventures in the Forest is all about searching for the champion trees of British Columbia and Amanda’s personal journey along the way.
Listen in to this fascinating conversation between Lou and Amanda (a.k.a. Lou’s editorial mixologist and B5G-Sister-from-another-mister in helping to bring SPEAK EASY to life.)
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Ben Guttmann is a marketing and communications expert and author of Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win — and How to Design Them.
He’s an experienced marketing executive and educator on a mission to get leaders to more effectively connect by simplifying their message.
Ben is former co-founder and managing partner at Digital Natives Group, an award-winning agency that worked with the NFL, I Love NY, Comcast NBCUniversal, Hachette Book Group, The Nature Conservancy, and other major clients. Currently, Ben teaches digital marketing at Baruch College in New York City and consults with a range of thought leaders, venture-backed startups, and other brands.
Simply put, he shares his process, story, book and brilliance on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Aimee Schuster is the CEO and founder of Bandwidth Strategy, a fractional c-suite consulting group that empowers B2B organizations in growth mode.
She is also the co-founder and chair of Women Influence Chicago, a leadership accelerator for women technologists.
She’s doing some real cool work and she connects with Lou on Thrive LouD about all of her work and how she’s selling the invisible.
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Danielle Cobo is a speaker, author, podcast host that works with organizations to develop the grit, resilience, and courage to thrive in a rapidly changing market.
She is the author of the book and hosts the podcast "Unstoppable Grit” Breakthrough the 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals."
This “monster truck driver in heels” gets Lou to jump in the truck while she’s racing toward greatness in an unstoppable episode of Thrive LouD.
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Henna Pryor, PCC is 2x TEDx and Global Keynote Speaker, Workplace Performance Expert, and Executive Coach. Her talks blend 2 decades of work with corporate leaders and teams, with a modern, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and being braver in the work that we do.
Her first book GOOD AWKWARD – How to Embrace and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Best You is what you need to spin awkwardness into greatness.
She resonates, she keeps it real, she’s got a delicious coating of credibility with every room she enters…and most importantly for this program…she gets LOUD with Lou. Enjoy Henna Pryor on Thrive LouD.
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Jeff Harry has been assisting companies in making work suck less for the past 15 years by embracing a play-oriented approach to work.
Jeff combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces, build psychological safety, and helps leaders build a playground atmosphere that motivates their staff to do their most vibrant work. After a make shift dance session in Orlando, Florida Lou and Jeff reunited and realized it was time to bring back the ‘fun guy’ onto Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
After the launch of his incredible book, Blue Collar Cash last year - Lou wanted to bring back some of that blue collar cash mindset onto Thrive LouD.
Ken Rusk reconnects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Emily Jaenson is helping leaders grow their confidence, achieve their biggest goals, and use their voice to make a difference for themselves and their communities.
She’s a former GM of a Triple-A Minor League baseball team and leads the amazing podcast, Leadership is Female, a Top 10% followed podcast world-wide, and consulting group as well as The Assist Group, where she sharpens her skills working with clients daily.
Her latest book “Let’s Go! A Guide to Increasing Your Confidence” is all about becoming more goal directed and confident in your life.
Emily connects with Lou on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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For two decades Jackie Insinger has focused on her life mission of developing Spark Brilliance, a revolutionary approach to leadership and team dynamics that transforms team performance, results, and fulfillment.
By leveraging the latest research in neuroscience and positive psychology, she designs simple, actionable strategies that individuals can use right away to spark their team’s brilliance.
Lou couldn’t resist the opportunity to bring Jackie back on Thrive LouD to catch up and talk about some of the real leadership challenges today.
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Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco is a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, tech visionary and thought leader. He is consumed with the passion to help people break free from the confines of complacency and propel to untapped levels of success.
"C-Roc" is the powerhouse behind the "What Are You Made Of?" podcast, and the best-selling author of ROCKET FUEL Convert Setbacks. Become Unstoppable. And the founder and CEO of That1 Agency.
C-Roc and Lou connect on a Thrive LouD in “THAT1” episode you need to listen to.
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Jake Kauffman is an international transformation coach & spiritual mentor to purpose driven, visionary men & entrepreneurs who are seeking to grow in their life and leadership.
He has supported hundreds of men to thrive and reach the next-level in all areas of life, business & relationship. His mission is to help men radically heal & transform so that they can achieve their full potential & fulfill their purpose.
His new book “Let Love In” is addresses how when the pain stops, the truth starts.
Jake shares his journey, story and mission with Lou on Thrive LouD.
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Amy Green Smith is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-worth.
With acute focus on helping people “find their voice”, she is highly sought after for her uncommon style of irreverence, wisdom, and humor and has been a featured expert in Inspired Coach Magazine and on Fox 5 San Diego.
Check out Amy’s profoundly transformational group coaching immersion WORTHY - which includes TWO luxury in-person retreats.
It’s been almost FIVE YEARS since Amy’s original appearance on Thrive LouD (a true Classic) and this conversation between Amy and Lou is just as epic.
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Albie Masland is an endurance athlete, community builder and Founder/President of Valor Craft Performance, a hybrid-plant performance company, built by doers, for doers.
Utilizing the benefits of Cannabis, Functional Mushrooms, and other Natural Extracts, VCP designs one of a kind products to help you DO MORE with your day and your night.
Learn about Albie’s personal journey and how he has helped to renovate the VCP brand in his engaging session with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Brandon Birkmeyer is a seasoned brand strategist, business coach, keynote speaker, and podcaster. For over 17 years, Brandon advised and directed brand strategy for top FORTUNE 100 companies including Apple, Coca-Cola, Walmart, and Wells Fargo. He is the founder of the Podcast Branding Academy, an online school for podcasters. He also produces and hosts a top marketing podcast called Brands On Brands, which has ranked #1 in personal branding and content marketing on Apple Podcasts.
Brandon is perfectly ‘on brand’ and connects with Lou on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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David Bayer is an author, speaker, entrepreneur and CEO of David Bayer Transformational Programs, an Inc #171 global coaching and training company focused on helping entrepreneurs, organizations and individuals harness the maximum power of human performance, intelligence and potential.
David and his wife Carol have built an organization from $0 to $25M in the last 7 years while helping tens of thousands of entrepreneurs and individuals via their live events, digital courses, coaching and certification programs. Inc and Success Magazine named David ‘a leading expert on both mindset and business strategy’ making David a unique resource and mentor for individuals who truly want to achieve their full potential.
His annual event The Powerful Living Experience was named by Inc. as ‘a Top 3 must attend personal development event.’
His “A Changed Mind Podcast” should be put on your ‘must-listen-to’ list.
David and Lou connect on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond
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Charles Gellman is the chief patent advocate at HIDO dedicated to reducing drug development costs
He is one of the top voices on AI assisted robotics, digital health and the impact on care.
Listen to Charles share with Lou some of the new and improved ways his company his helping to lower how much we pay for the medication we need.
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For almost twenty years, Joey Coleman has helped organizations retain their best customers and employees - turning them into raving fans via his entertaining and actionable keynotes, workshops, and consulting projects.
He has a long history of energizing and motivating audiences to enhance their customers’ experiences and employees' experiences.
He is the author of the #2 Wall Street Journal bestseller, Never Lose a Customer Again and the recently released Never Lose an Employee Again.
Joey Coleman steps into the fun seat on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Diana Kander is a keynote speaker on curiosity and innovation, and a New York Times bestselling author. A serial entrepreneur who entered the United States as a refugee at the age of eight, she has launched and sold millions of dollars of products and services. Also, Diana can juggle. And do a handstand. Through not at the same time.
Her latest book, Go Big Or Go Home is all about creating a customer experience that will close the deal.
Karen takes a shot of liquid courage (like she needs it ;-) )and shares her curiosity with Lou on Thrive LouD
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Karen Eber is an author, international leadership consultant and keynote speaker. Her talk on TED.com, How your brain responds to stories – and why they’re crucial for leaders, continues to be the source of inspiration for millions.
As the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, Karen helps companies build leaders, teams, and culture one story at a time. Karen works with Fortune 500 companies like General Electric, Microsoft, Kraft Heinz, Facebook, Kate Spade, and Big 4 Consulting Companies.
Her latest book, The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire is the ultimate toolbox for narrative excellence.
Listen to Karen and Lou’s conversation on Thrive LouD
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Suzanne Jabour is a certified Grief Educator, speaker and transformational coach and facilitator. She works with grievers and those supporting them to open the conversation, navigate the journey, and learn to stay in the awkwardness that all that requires.
Helping leaders address grief in the workplace to build connection, retention and loyalty.
Her own personal story and loss will inspire you in this heartfelt episode Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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General manager at Kō Hana Distillers Kyle Reutner comes to NYC to visit and have a chat with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
Like a delicious tasting sipping rum, this podcast interview has been aging for almost six years since Kō Hana’s founder Jason Brand came on Thrive LouD back in September of 2017!!
A lot has happened since that initial interview and Kyle brings Lou up to speed as to what is happening at the distillery in Hawaii. From the classic rums to the newly launched “ready to drink” (RTD) mixes, Lou and Kyle have a great conversation and a fun time sipping Kō Hana.
You’re gonna want to order a bottle or two after this interview!!
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A recovered addict and a former people pleaser Nick Pollard has lived the experiences of living someone else's life.
After years of self-transformation, training, and practice, he has coached thousands of people all over the world to transform how they establish boundaries, how they show up in the world, and how they live the life they want
After nearly a decade, Lou and Nick reconnect in a powerful, impactful and invaluable conversation for every Thrive LouD listener.
Click the player link above to listen or watch the full episode on YouTube.
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Whitney Breer is the CEO of Lebenskunst, a management consulting firm whose core team specializes in leadership development, change management and personal resilience.
As a coach, trainer and motivational keynote speaker, Breer has been sharing her knowledge for over 25 years.
Breer was born and raised in Florida and has since lived and worked abroad for the past 25years. After stints in Japan, the Middle East and Cyprus, she settled down in Germany.
She is fluent in English and German and has worked in more than 20 countries with roughly 100,000 participants and clients.
Her latest book “Leadership Starts With You” is the message we all need to hear right now and she shares her story and more with Lou on Thrive LouD.
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Ryan Hanley is the founder and president of Rogue Risk, a first-of-its-kind “human-optimized” digital insurance agency creating sustainability for small businesses through insurance and risk management.
As a Creator, Strategist, and Speaker, he helps insurance professionals create meaningful and sustainable long-term growth in their career and business.
Ryan’s got an amazing podcast, engaging book and a business that’s changing the insurance industry with his message.
You might not think insurance is cool - until you hear this conversation between Ryan and Lou on Thrive LouD.
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Special episode of Thrive LouD.
Two former guests return to share a very cool project
One loves to tell jokes
The other loves to make films.
And funny enough the one that loves to make films wanted to make a film about a guy that loves to tell jokes.
The film is a documentary called JOKE MAN.
The episode features the film’s creator and director Ian Karr and the JOKE MAN himself, Jackie Martling.
Please listen or watch this fun episode of Thrive LouD as Ian and Jackie share how this project came together and some memorable stories. Specifically one which answers the question what happens when you take these two clowns, Willie Nelson and have them meet up in New Orleans?
JOKE MAN comes out July 18th. Click here to pre-order it on Apple TV.
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Jason Lennox is a professional speaker, author, healthcare executive, and founder and owner of two small businesses supporting organizations and individuals in healthcare,
He is the author of a Perfect Tragedy: A memoir that takes a raw look at how one of the deadliest diseases of our time brought him to his knees and how the tragedies that came with addiction brought him to a purpose-filled life.
Jason shares his story with Lou in a truly meaningful and impactful Thrive LouD episode.
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Chris Panagiotu is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™Professional and a Certified and a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®, conferred by College for Financial Planning).
He is absolutely obsessed with profoundly understanding what his client’s passions and dreams are.
He is the CEO of CAPitalize your Finances and the host of the CAPitalize your Finances Podcast where he guides listeners through every aspect you need to know in order to maximize your finances to the fullest.
Chris puts the “CAP” in Capitalize and connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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CJ Stratte is the President and CEO at On The Move, Inc.
On The Move, Inc. started in Dearborn, Michigan, on January 28, 1992. Its founder, Maury Westerdale, recognized the need for a commercial truck lease program for self-managed local rental trucks, allowing the owner/operator to set their own rates and advertise their company at the same time. The ingenuity of Maury evolved into a turnkey truck lease program that launched On The Move, Inc. into the fourth-largest truck rental fleet in the United States.
Although the original target market for rental truck leasing was the Self-Storage industry, other industries began to discover the advantages of On The Move, Inc. Today our truck leasing program not only serves the Self-Storage industry but the moving industry, rental stores, real estate professionals, apartment communities, caterers and contractors.
CJ is taking this company to a whole new level and shares the history and On The Move’s story with Lou on Thrive LouD.
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Tim Lupinacci is the CEO and Chair at Baker Donelson, where he leads over 1,300 individuals in 22 offices across the Southeastern US.
Tim is presently leading the firm’s five year BakerVision 2028 strategy and its Diversity & Inclusion Compact.
A life-long leadership student, Tim recently launched a nonprofit called Everybody Leads, focused on empowering individuals in underserved communities with basic leadership skills and confidence to better lead themselves, lead others, and lead in the community.
Josh shares with Lou many of the building blocks business authors need to build a great book on Thrive LouD
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Josh Bernoff is an expert on how business books can propel thinkers to prominence. Book projects on which he has collaborated have generated over $20 million for their authors.
His most recent book is Build a Better Business Book: How to Plan, Write, and Promote a Book That Matters – A Comprehensive Guide for Authors (Amplify, 2023). Fifty successful authors have endorsed the book. Daniel Pink said “If you’re serious about writing a business book that matters, then look no further.”
He works closely with nonfiction authors as an advisor, coach, editor, or ghostwriter. Josh writes a blog post on topics of interest to authors every weekday at Bernoff.com. His blog has generated 4 million views.
Josh shares with Lou many of the building blocks business authors need to build a great book on Thrive LouD
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Paul Hutchinson is the Co-Founder of Bridge Investment Group with over $40 Billion AUM and 2000 employees. Paul retired in 2017 to focus his time and resources to philanthropy.
Paul is well known for his inspirational presentations. He has been the keynote speaker to royalty and family office conferences on 6 continents. He is the founder of The Child Liberation Foundation and has dedicated countless hours and donations to making an impact in the fight against child trafficking.
His new books on using intuition and the law of creation to build an empire as well as rescue thousands of children will be in bookstores early 2023.
Paul connects with Lou on Thrive LouD about a topic that the world needs to resolve today.
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David Newman is a Certified Speaking Professional and member of the NSA Million Dollar Speakers Group. He is the author of the business bestsellers, “Do It! Marketing”, “Do It! Speaking” and “Do It! Selling”.
He helps solo consultants, trainers, and business coaches grow their revenues by 50%-500% in less than 15 months. Because Nothing makes this guy happier than client results. (Well except for maybe puppies and being on Thrive LouD)
His OWN incredible podcast “The Selling Show” gives you a front row seat to some of the most important information on how you can grow your business..period.
He’s fun…he’s cool….and if you haven’t worked with this man yet - YOU WILL after this podcast
Let’s Do It !!! Click and listen to David and Lou on this MUST LISTEN TO episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Mark Silverman is no stranger to overcoming adversity and mastering his own overwhelm. When he was 27, he was homeless, 135lbs, and living in his truck. 10 years later he, he was a millionaire. Mark is on a mission to take the lessons learned along the way, paired with his business acumen, to help others define and achieve their own successes.
Mark came to coaching after a successful career in technology, where he generated over $90,000,000 for fast-growing startups by bringing together executives, technical leaders and stakeholders to close complex multimillion-dollar sales. He brings his leadership experience, together with his coach and facilitation training, to his clients helping them achieve sustainable success in all areas of their business and lives. He is the author of the Bestselling “Only 10s 2.0 – Confront Your To- Do List, Transform Your Life” which has sold over 75,000 copies to date.
Mark helps CEOs, Senior Leadership, and Fast Rising High Achievers leverage their resources and team for greater impact. He is also the host of the “Mastering Overwhelm – How To Thrive in Business, Relationship and Life” podcast and working on his third book.
Mark connects with Lou Diamond in an insightful episode of Thrive LouD .
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Emilio & Rachele, co-founded Relationship Renegades to help solve the loneliness epidemic and create a movement to inspire a world where healthy relationships are the new norm.
Relationship Renegades is rebelling against social norms and traditional media to change the narrative, and raise the bar when it comes to what’s possible in life and relationships.
They believe in a proactive, playful approach to creating healthy relationship and we do it through creative means such as: improv, dance, deep inner work, comedy sketches, & play.
Rachele came on Thrive LouD first, Emilio followed soon after.
Since their initial appearances they got engaged, then married and are bouncing around airbnbs spreading their proactive, peaceful, playful full-alive approach to relationships.
They come together in a simply fun, amazing “catch up” episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
They also are hosting THE RELATIONSHIP PLAYGROUND RETREAT in Costa Rica. Space is limited but click here to learn more and sign up!
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Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is an international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and mother of 2 kids.
She is the co-founder of Mindvalley, a leading publisher in the personal growth industry,
In her book, "Becoming Flawesome", Kristina shares her own journey from being on top of a personal growth empire like Mindvalley to stepping aside, conscious uncoupling from her husband, and walking her path towards being more honest with herself.
Enjoy this captivating conversation between Kristina and Lou on Thrive LouD.
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Chef Matt Basile spent over a decade disrupting the food industry as the founder of Toronto’s most recognizable food truck brand, Fidel Gastro’s, and popular gastropub, Lisa Marie. Today, as the co-founder of Alchemy Grills, he’s taking on a new frontier — disrupting the barbecue and live-fire cooking landscape. In an industry steeped in tradition, Basile is always striving to do things differently.
In just under four years, Basile transformed the Fidel Gastro’s brand from an underground sandwich pop-up to an internationally recognized food brand. He also ran the Queen West gastropub and brunch hotspot, Lisa Marie, for six phenomenal years. It was featured on various TV series, including You Gotta Eat Here! and Chef in the City, and was also ranked as the ninth best brunch spot in Canada by OpenTable magazine.
Today, Basile has partnered with two seasoned entrepreneurs to launch Alchemy Grills. The Alchemy is the first barbecue to allow home cooks the option to smoke and grill food at the exact same time with one appliance. In addition to developing prototypes, Basile is developing recipes for an accompanying line of rubs and sauces and designing stylish merchandise for the brand.
By his Alchemy Grill in his backyard outside of suburban Toronto, Matt connects with Lou on Thrive LouD and shares his story of how Alchemy Grills came to be.
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Consider this: 100% of business owners will leave their business one day. But few are prepared.
Laurie Barkman, the business transition sherpa, is the former CEO of a $100 million revenue company that was sold to a Fortune 50. As a mergers and acquisitions advisor, Laurie provides a structured process for business owners to plan successful transitions of their companies. Laurie is the author of "The Business Transition Handbook: How to Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options." This book demystifies the often overwhelming exit process, guiding business owners who are considering leaving their ventures or simply beginning to think about their next steps.
She is an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University, and hosts the award winning podcast Succession Stories, where she speaks with hundreds of entrepreneurs who have shared their journeys through succession.
Laurie returns to Thrive LouD and shares how her book and podcast are essential resources to business owners everywhere. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Alex Melone, Andrei and Alex Marin all saw a wide opening in the email marketing world for an agency that truly cares about its end product and each client it serves. After performing in-depth market analysis, they each were surprised to see that no other agency out there had effectively done this - all the others had been cranking out canned designs, templated strategy and analysis in order to maximize internal efficiency rather than providing the absolute highest-quality product to their clients - hence, CodeCrew stepped in to fill this underrepresented share of the market and take the world by storm. It turned out to be a good idea, because CodeCrew has been growing in leaps and bounds since day 1, and still retaining its original mission close to heart.
Passionate about making the world a better place through their complementary skill sets, they found that they could leverage Alex’s impressive design background with Andrei’s deep technical background and Alex’s client-facing experience to truly create a full-service offering clients can rely strongly upon. But business can only do so much good for the world, too - with each co-founder having a strong drive to use business for good, from day 1, CodeCrew has been working pro bono for various NGOs, planting trees all over the world, and so much more. In just the first 4 years of its existence, CodeCrew had already planted somewhere in the realm of 5000 trees globally.
We’ve got two out of the three founders on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond sharing their story, journey and passions.
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Sylvie di Giusto is an international speaker and best selling author that organizations around the globe trust to help them make the right decisions that grow their brands and bottom lines.
Building on her five cornerstones of Modern Emotional Intelligence—visual, behavioral, verbal, digital, and social intelligence—Sylvie gives her audiences ‘The Power of Choice’ a conscious decision-making framework that allows us to understand our perceptions, choose our behaviors, and determine our best outcomes.
Her latest book Discover Your Fair Advantage leads you deep into the customer experience and shows you how to make every interaction count.
Sylvie takes your organization on an entertaining, spectacular, and thought-provoking journey through the brain, the mind, and from the unconscious to the conscious—and ultimately to the heights of personal, professional and organizational success.
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Author, Catalyst, and Executive Coach Laura Gassner Otting inspires people to push past the doubt and indecision that keep great ideas in limbo by helping audiences think bigger and accept greater challenges that reach beyond their current, limited scope of belief.
Laura’s secret superpower is seeing your greatness and reflecting it back on you, so that you can get “unstuck” — and achieve extraordinary results.
A frequent contributor to Good Morning America, the TODAY Show, Harvard Business Review, and Oprah Daily,
Her amazing new book WONDERHELL - why success doesn’t feel like it should and what to do about it In this wickedly smart episode of Thrive LouD, “LGO” shares with Lou how “WONDERHELL” came to be; why she wrote it; and her recent experience with banana bread that wasn’t what she'’d call a rising success. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Laban Ditchburn is known as The World’s Best Courage Coach, he has been through self-discovery, and conquered the full gamut of addictions—alcohol, sex, gambling, drugs, and negative self-talk.
His unique methods and message continue to help so many people on this planet.
His debut and internationally acclaimed book “Bet on You” is a “can’t put down” must-read with its raw, real, hilarious, and inspiring message of hope. With an Aussie/Kiwi accent, flavored with a touch of a Mexican salsa and a dash of Indian curry, Laban Ditchburn connects with Lou from the other side of the world from a rooftop in Mumbai to share his journey and passion. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Stephanie and Ethan Bull have found the perfect balance in their marriage and company they co-founded, ProAssisting. Over the last 5 years, ProAssisting – which provides remote executive assistants on a fractional basis for top CEOs, Board Directors and entrepreneurs – has grown exponentially to the 7-figure revenue level. Their family, which began with marriage in 2007 and now includes 12- and 8-year-old sons, has never been stronger, they said.
In addition, the Bulls’ first book, “The 29-Hour Work Day,” which was released in 2022 will debut an Audible version later this year. The book is a high-performer’s guide to leveraging their executive assistant to support personal and professional growth.
Enjoy this fun chat as Stephanie and Ethan share their story, their passion and their business with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Joe Mull has spent thousands of hours shaping managers into strong leaders with his decades of experience, compelling content, and dynamic delivery. In demand as a speaker and trainer, Joe has attracted audiences of all sizes from all sectors from all over North America. Prior to launching his own firm, Joe was head of Learning & Development for a Top 10 U.S. healthcare organization where he managed training for more than 9,000 employees at over 500 locations.
Joe’s latest release Employalty maps out how to ignite commitment and keep top talent in the new age of work.
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Helen Dayen is an executive coach with over 15 years of experience in leadership development, relationship management, business development, and executive coaching. She specializing in elevating influential leadership, honing executive presence, building teams and fostering stronger professional relationships.
Helen works with professionals in high stress/high demand industries such as finance, technology, and law. Helen enhances the effectiveness of executives and high performers as they face inflection points in their careers and businesses.
With a clear message and strong connections, Helen’s clients can become better leaders, team players, and influencers.
Listen in as Helen shares with Lou how she’s working with her clients at the intersection of emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and ChatGPT.
She shares this and more with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
(An)drew Tarvin is a proven businessperson and engineer, having delivered exceptional results at companies large and small. Prior to starting Humor That Works, Andrew was a global project manager at Procter & Gamble where he successfully led initiatives for a $350 million business. It was there that he developed, tested, and refined many of the examples in this book so you know it s not just fluff these ways actually work. Are you stressed out at work? Do you feel like you're in a rut? Are you looking for a way to step up your game? Do you realize that you spend 33% of your waking hours at your job and therefore want to learn to enjoy it more? If you answered "yes" to any of the above (or just want to learn how to use humor in the workplace), Andrew’s new book The Skill of Humor Playbook is the book for you.
Andrew shares with Lou how this playbook came to be, it’s invaluable message and tactics all while Lou dons different cowboy hats.
We know what you’re thinking: “Surely you can’t be serious?”
We are, and stop calling us Shirley.
She shares this and more with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Anjel B Hartwell is an internationally known artist, author & evolutionary alchemist. Honored as a Be The Change “Movement To Watch” Award Winner and considered one of America’s Premier Experts, she has appeared multiple times in major media and is the Creator, Executive Producer & Host of the 8X Award Winning & Apple #1 Internationally ranked Wickedly Smart Women Podcast.
Her book Be Heard By Millions & Live Your Destiny was a #1 New Release in 3 Categories. She is hired to consult with high achieving visionary leaders who are called to be the Vanguard of the Creative Age.
Anjel has just launched a new program called “Leading Visionaries” spotlighting the Creative Age Leaders who are ingenious, insightful, innovative and truly Inspiring!
Fittingly, for the 888th episode of Thrive LouD, Lou reconnects with Anjel - listen in to learn why.
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Dawn Harris Sherling M.D. is an internal medicine physician and author whose work calls out the rampant diet-related misinformation out there and simplifies the real science and latest medical advancements that can not only heal a host of digestive related illnesses, but also make eating easier and more joyful again.
After struggling with IBS herself, Dr. Dawn Harris Sherling’s symptoms seemingly disappeared while in Italy. In an effort to help her patients and herself, Dr. Sherling began learning more about how food additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, and stabilizers are wreaking havoc on our microbiomes and how eliminating them can reverse several diet-related diseases.
Her book Eat Everything: How to Ditch Additives and Emulsifiers, Heal Your Body, and Reclaim the Joy of Food, shares an easier, healthier, more joyful way to eat and enjoy life.
She shares this and more with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Dr. Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, author and the host of the Speaking to Influence podcast.
Her Speaking to Influence Brand is all about Mastering Your Leadership Voice and uncovering Communication Secrets of the C-Suite.
She knows that in today’s world It’s not enough to be the brains behind the operation; leaders have to be the face and the voice in front of it too.
Her TEDx speech "Want to sound like a leader? Start by saying your name right" has been viewed over 6.8 million times and is one of the best leadership communication resources you’ll ever find.
Returning to Thrive LouD, Laura brings Lou up-to-speed as to all the great work she is doing and what’s to come.
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Robert Kerbeck is the author of the true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is a thrilling look into the world of corporate espionage and his career as a secret spy. Robert’s essays and short stories have been featured in numerous magazines and literary journals. One story was adapted into the award-winning film, Reconnected. A lifetime member of The Actors Studio, Robert has worked extensively in theater, film, and television, appearing in lead roles in major shows and earning several awards.
Robert Kerbeck fought one of the worst fires in California history, the 2018 Woolsey Fire, to save his home. His debut book, Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind LA’s Most Devastating Wildfire, won the 2020 IPPY Award as the Silver Medalist in Creative Nonfiction, the Readers’ Favorite Award as the Silver Medalist in Nonfiction Drama, and the Best of LA award.
Robert connects with Lou to share the backstory behind RUSE and his real life story and how it’s led him to what he’s doing today.
Erin King is the world’s leading digital persuasion expert, a 2x bestselling author, and the founder of Get More Yes Media, a sales and leadership training firm.
SUCCESS Magazine named Erin one of the "Top 10 Must-See Motivational Speakers of 2022" along with Mel Robbins and Jay Shetty.
Erin has helped clients ranging from The Academy Awards and Disney to The US Navy and VISA communicate more compellingly using her trademark "PUB" methodology. She’s the author of “Digital Persuasion: Sell Smarter in the Modern Marketplace” and the host of the top-rated podcast "On Your Terms with Erin King."
In the Age of AI, Erin shares with Lou where her businesses is focusing now and we’re she’s doubling down and where other should too.
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Solo artist Dan Rose is an exciting songwriter and performer, who puts his thoughts on things such as sustainability, climate action and a minimalistic approach to life, into words using only his acoustic guitar and his characteristic DIY approach.
Rose’s songs could be called modern protest songs, and he is never afraid of sharing his feeling of inadequacy or his frustration about the state of the world with his listener – always with a sense of down to earth charm and warm presence.
Dan has launched his latest single “Smell the Need for Change” coinciding with EARTH DAY (4/22/23).
Listen in to a man who is truly thriving through his life and his passion.
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Jeremy Utley is one of the world's leading experts in innovation. As the Director of Executive Education at Stanford's renowned Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (aka "the d.school"), his courses have been experienced by nearly a million students of innovation worldwide. He advises corporate leaders on how to imbed the methods and mindsets of design thinking into their organizations, and works with professionals to cultivate a robust personal creative practice.
A self-proclaimed “recovering MBA, spreadsheet junkie, and management consultant,” he now studies innovation in large enterprises and startups. He advises CEOs and senior leadership teams in the United States, Europe, and Asia on growth and innovation strategy, and has led scores of capacity-building initiatives worldwide.
He's a prolific blogger and podcaster, and is co-author (alongside Perry Klebahn) of “Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters.”
Jeremy talks with Lou about making “Ideaflow” a practice you incorporate into your daily plans.
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Ulrik Nerløe, is a renowned mentor, international bestselling author, podcaster and public speaker. With a proven track record of success, he has helped leaders, leadership teams, and organizations transform their culture and leadership.
He is one of the founding fathers of heart leadership, a philosophy that emphasizes the power of the heart in leadership. ❤
His unique approach combines knowledge of quantum physics, energy, and emotional intelligence to help individuals, leaders, and organizations achieve their goals and unleash their full potential.
Ulrik’s international bestseller book "The Life Bridge - Your Journey from an Unconscious to a Conscious Life," a personal self-help book to support your transformation into becoming a "whole" person.
He hosts the “Life After” Podcast which features stories about people transforming themselves from an unconscious to a conscious life.
Ulrik catches up with Lou in an engaging, inspiring, trans-Atlantic and heartfelt episode. It’s a must listen.
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Nina Verkoeyen, called "the modern female Buddha" by LA Weekly, is the founder of Meta Spirituality - an emerging spiritual tradition taking America by storm.
A former psychologist and spiritual teacher, she has 20 years of experience in human consciousness and hundreds of thousands of students worldwide.
In 2016, Nina went through a spontaneous spiritual transformation (enlightenment) and acquired spiritual knowledge that profoundly changed her life and work. Since then, her mission has been to spread the message of Meta Spirituality and share it with millions of people.
Nina believes that we have outgrown mainstream spirituality with its focus on intermediaries - spiritual tools popularized by mainstream spirituality that are rather detrimental to our personal growth than helpful.
Nina shares with Lou on Thrive LouD how the Meta Spirituality community is rapidly gaining popularity as more people are becoming ready to enter a direct relationship with The Creator within, saying no more to the lessons of intermediaries and being the student of life -- rather than the Creator of life.
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Donna Griffit has worked globally for 2 decades in over 30 countries with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors in a wide variety of industries, helping them create, edit, and deliver powerful presentations, pitches, and messages.
She magically spins raw data into compelling stories that captivate audiences and drive results. Through her guidance, clients have raised over $1.5 Billion.
Her latest book - Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups is the book EVERY company leader must read!
Listen in as Kristen spreads her positivity on to this Thrive LouD episode.
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Cait Donovan, the Burnout specialist, speaker, author and podcast host returns to Thrive LouD.
Since her initial appearance on the program, Cait’s show Fried, the Burnout Podcast continues to grow its listener base and is THE #1 PODCAST ABOUT BURNOUT.
Listen in as Lou catches up with Cait as she continues to spread awareness about burnout and shares how she’s helping companies deal with it within the workplace.
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Kristen Butler is an entrepreneur, leader, writer and visionary in personal development with a huge heart and captivating authenticity. Her mission is to uplift the planet! She is the founder and CEO of Power of Positivity. Started in 2009, today, her brands have a collective global audience of over 50 million and an amazingly talented team behind the scenes.
She passionately started Power of Positivity after completely transforming her life from rock bottom using the power of positive thinking. She was so astonished by the results of her research and mindset implementation that she felt her life's purpose was (and still is) to help others improve their lives. Kristen not only contributes her transformation to a positive mindset but her relationship with God and an active, plant-based lifestyle.
Kristen has a new book coming out on April 18th - The Comfort Zone: Create a Life You Really Love with Less Stress and More Flow.
Listen in as Kristen spreads her positivity on to this Thrive LouD episode.
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Jeff Corle is a unique combination of a seasoned country songwriter and farmer. After growing up on the farm, he spent his formative years in Nashville, plying his trade as an Outlaw Country style singer-songwriter.
After experiencing "Nashville burn-out" he went back to his roots, returning home to run his family's dairy farm in rural western-Pennsylvania. But when economic factors beyond his control forced him to shut down the dairy and sell his beloved Guernsey cows, he was left heartbroken and despondent.
In the midst of his heartache and pain he turned to an old friend for comfort - his guitar. In the aftermath of having to say goodbye to the cows, Corle penned what would become his first viral hit, Empty Barn. With the success of Empty Barn and the support of legions of new fans Corle kept writing and travelled back to Nashville to record his debut album "Farm Animal". Life experiences- good and bad, have given him a strong and courageous voice. He's a man who has something to say. . . and isn't afraid to say it.
Jeff has said, "Nashville taught me how to write songs. The farm gave me something to write about. Farm Animal is the album I've been waiting to write all of my life."
Jeff shares his story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Kevin Sorbo received international stardom when he booked the lead role in “Hercules, the Legendary Journeys”, which became the most watched TV show in the world. Following that success, Sorbo had the lead role as “Captain Dylan Hunt” in “Gene Roddenberry’s, Andromeda”.
The independent film “What If” was nominated for Best Family Movie of the Year by the Movie Guide Awards.
Sorbo also received the Movie Guide Award for Most Inspirational Performance of the Year. Sorbo also starred alongside Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt in “Soul Surfer”, And the faith-based movie, “God’s Not Dead”. The $2 million-dollar budgeted movie became the most successful independent faith-based movie ever with over $140 million in theatrical, streaming and DVD sales.
“Let There Be Light” was a movie he directed/acted/produced and this faith/ family movie ranked number 4 out of the top 10 family movies of 2018. “Miracle in East Texas”, a Comedy based on a true story set in 1930 was another movie Sorbo directed/acted in. Movie release is scheduled for February, 2023 Movie also stars John Ratzenberger, Lou Gossett, Jr., and Sam Sorbo.
Some of his many television credits include “Just Shoot Me, “Two and a Half Men”, “Dharma and Greg”, “According to Jim”, “Gary Unmarried”, “Psych”, “Hawaii 5-0”, and a recurring role in the final season of “The OC”.
The major motion picture, “Reagan”, with Dennis Quaid playing the late President with Sorbo has his pastor will release in early 2023. . Principle filming just completed for the next “Left Behind: Rise of the Anti-Christ” movie with Sorbo directing and acting in the movie based off the Jenkins/LaHaye award winning books.
Kevin released his memoir “True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life”. The book chronicles his neardeath experience when he suffered three strokes and the battle back to regain his life. He also co-wrote the follow up book, “True Faith, Embracing Adversity to Live in God’s Light”, with his wife, Sam.
Kevin sneaks in a quick conversation with Lou Diamond just ahead of a round of golf (played way faster than most) as this living legend shares how he continues to move onward and upward on Thrive LouD.
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Travis Steffen is a serial entrepreneur with 8 successful exits to date across a variety of industries. He's gotten companies onto the Inc 500, is a published business author, and has either written for or been written about in the top business publications on earth. He is also a doctoral candidate in marketing, and serves as a growth mentor for Silicon Valley's top accelerators. Prior to entrepreneurship, Travis was a collegiate and professional athlete and a professional online poker player.
His next venture, GrowthTeam.ai, will be coming out real soon
Travis shares with Lou his unique way of thinking and how he is always looking for the next new thing. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Tess Waresmith is an entrepreneurial, empathetic leader, comfortable with turning ambiguity into opportunity. With leadership roles in marketing, communications, and operations under her belt, she gets curious about challenges and draws from her experience to find innovative solutions. Lived and worked in Singapore, launching strategic partner marketing programs for global clients.
Tess runs a financial education business and community that helps professional women learn how to invest in the stock market with confidence, strategically leverage tax advantaged accounts to keep more of their money, negotiate salaries, and ditch the fear and anxiety around personal finance.
Lou taps into understanding more about “Wealth With Tess” with Tess on Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Paula Faris is the founder and leader of CARRY Media™, an organization that champions, advocates, and celebrates working mothers through content, resources, and storytelling. She is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, speaker, bestselling author of “Called Out,” and host of The Paula Faris Podcast.
With over two decades in broadcast television, Paula started her career with TV affiliates in Chicago, Cincinnati, and Dayton. She then worked almost a decade at ABC News, where she co-anchored Good Morning America Weekend, co-hosted The View, and launched the podcast Journeys of Faith with Paula Faris.
She has reported on everything from politics, news, and entertainment to sports and faith, interviewing the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Tiger Woods, Kellyanne Conway, and now-president Joe Biden. Paula runs CARRY Media from South Carolina where she resides with her husband, John, and their three children
Paula connects with Lou and shares how she is championing working mom’s in America and how her new needed to navigate through her own life using the Thoughtfully Fit® mindset to help her thrive within her life and business.
And take the Thoughtfully Fit quiz to reveal your biggest hurdle and learn if your mind is fit for success.
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Tony Martignetti is a trusted advisor, coach, experience creator, author, podcast host, and speaker. He brings together over 25 years of business and management experience, formal training, andextreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. He loves guiding people to find clarity in their lives so they are energized, fully present, and unstoppable.
When leaders unlock their potential and lead from a place of inspired purpose, they impact and inspire everyone around them. He has dedicated himself to helping people live inspired lives. Before becoming the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Coaching, he was a finance and strategy executive with experience working with some of the world's leading life sciences companies.
Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. Tony is the host of The Virtual Campfire podcast and the author of "Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to An Inspired Life."
Tony and Lou talk shop in an enlightening conversation on Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Darcy Luoma, author of Thoughtfully Fit®, is a Master Certified Coach, dynamic facilitator, and inspiring motivational speaker. She has worked as director for a U.S. Senator, deputy transition director for a governor, and on the national advance team for two U.S. presidential campaigns.
As the owner and CEO of Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting, she’s worked in forty-eight industries with more than five hundred organizations to create high-performing people and teams. The media has named Darcy the region’s favorite executive-and-life coach four times. Darcy balances her thriving business with raising her two energetic teenage daughters, adventure travel, and competing in triathlons.
Darcy connects with Lou and shares how she herself needed to navigate through her own life using the Thoughtfully Fit® mindset to help her thrive within her life and business.
And take the Thoughtfully Fit quiz to reveal your biggest hurdle and learn if your mind is fit for success.
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Travis King helps people achieve their dream of financial freedom with land Investing!
Together, his wife he has personally completed hundreds of land flips.
Their coaching and educational services for land investing have helped many others create their own highly profitable land investing ventures. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Mark Hunter, CSP is recognized as one of the top 50 most influential sales and marketing leaders in the world. He is author of three books, “High-Profit Prospecting” and “High-Profit Selling” and “A Mind for Sales.” Mark can also be heard on two podcasts, The Sales Hunter Podcast and Sales Logic.
His integrity centered sales strategies are used daily by companies such as American Express, Chubb Insurance, Lenovo and hundreds more. These same strategies are found in The Sales Hunter University on-line program which in 2020, and 2021, was ranked as one of the top 10 sales learning programs.
Mark has spoken in more than 30 countries on 5 continents helping salespeople find and retain better clients.
He doesn’t view what he does as a job, he views it as a lifestyle focused on influencing and impacting others.
Mark connects with Lou in this very fun, “breaking the speed limit” episode of Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Scott Love believes that business is a game and connects game theory and success in sales. Scott is a popular speaker at business meetings and is the author of "Why They Follow", and co-author of "Rainmaker Confidential".
He is the producer of The Rainmaking Podcast and has been quoted in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The Huffington Post, Selling Power Magazine, and dozens of business publications around the globe. Scott is a successful entrepreneur in the recruiting industry, is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and is a former Surface Warfare Officer in the U. S. Navy.
If the stakes are high, Scott is your guy. Listen into this engaging conversation as Lou connects with a true “renaissance rainmaker.” CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Jordan Mederich (Jordo as he’s known) is the founder of one of the fastest-growing marketing platforms online, DropFunnels. Garnering attention from top entrepreneurs and marketers online, DropFunnels is the world's first only tech-free platform to easily build your entire website, sales funnels, SEO-powered blog, courses, and more… built on the world's most powerful and fast infrastructure, WordPress.
Jordan is passionate about innovative and disruptive advertising tools and strategies, building company cultures, and investing and innovating on the future of marketing. He Always Brings Humor, insight, and tremendous value to every interview and speaking opportunity.
He’s also an award-winning filmmaker with his content seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, NBC, CBS, ABC, and many more. When Jordo isn't busy changing the landscape of online marketing, he enjoys spending time with his wife and sons and fishing the beautiful lakes in Wisconsin.
Jordo “Dropfunnels” some knowledge on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Dr. Christine Coughlin is the designer, author, visionary, and “heart” of Thrive Dental and Orthodontics and multiple fastest-growing seven-figure dental practices in the Dallas, Fort Worth area. With a passion for empowering the next generation of servant leaders, she faithfully leads her Thrive Team to transform smiles and lives. With a heart of service, Dr. Christine is an advocate and global ambassador with Compassion International for children living in extreme poverty. Dedicated to service-centered leadership, she is a member of world-class entrepreneurship mastermind groups, where she regularly speaks on business, mindset, faith, and philanthropy.
Christine shares with Lou a traumatic experience she encountered within her life, how it changed her and how it’s enabled her to thrive each and every day. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Bart-Jan Leyts founded Loreca, an innovative start-up which created an algorithm to maximize hotel revenue by optimizing visibility on online travel agencies.
Bart-Jan shares with Lou the problem he sought out to fix and the inspiring growth Loreca has had in a very short time. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
As founder and CEO of The Speaker Lab, Grant Baldwin has helped thousands of people build successful and sustainable speaking businesses. Over the last 15 years, Grant has become a sought-after speaker, podcaster, author, and accomplished entrepreneur. Featured on the Inc. 5000 list, Forbes, Inc. Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post, he has committed his expertise and insight to equip others to share their meaningful message with the masses.
His leadership and dedication to creating a one-of-a-kind organizational culture are evidenced by the impact of the team he leads.
Lou and Grant talk shop in this fun “speaker focused” episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
From an extensive and successful career in the Wireless Industry, to founding an upstart Event Marketing company, to being a versatile and successful consultant…Cody Adent is the results-oriented leader that has the ability to bring a team together to achieve incredible results.
His new book – Winning the Moment: A Blueprint for a New Mindset and Focus just launched at the top of this year and should be on your reading list.
Cody shares with Lou his accountable methods that enable you to ‘win the moment.’ CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Eric Starr has been an entrepreneur for the better part of 30 years, living at the nexus of data, technology and humanity. He has been a pioneer and innovator as a quant hedge fund founder at Starr Capital Management and as a partner at CapX Partners, a middle-market lending company.
After a successful exit to Accord Financial (ACD:TSX), a public company and acquirer of CapX, he remained as the executive leader responsible for operations and risk with a focus on strategy and digital transformation.
His latest venture, UltraPass, is one you all need to hear about as he shares with Lou all about it in this ‘verifying’ episode of Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
An entrepreneur from a young age, Stephanie Cartin walked away from her corporate career in 2012 to launch Socialfly, a leading social-first digital and influencer marketing agency based in New York City. Within eight years, Socialfly has been named to Inc. 5000's fastest growing private companies for two years in a row and has worked with over 200 brands including the Girl Scouts, WE tv, Conair , Nest Fragrances, 20th Century Fox and Univision. Stephanie is the Co-Author of "Like, Love, Follow: The Entreprenista's Guide to Using Social Media To Grow Your Business,” and the Co-Host of the Entreprenista Podcast.
She has appeared and been featured on Bloomberg, Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, Refinery29, and CheddarTV. Stephanie is also a recent recipient of the SmartCEO Brava award, which recognizes the top female CEOs in New York and a Stevie Award for Women Run Workplace of the Year. Stephanie and Lou connect and chat about all of the amazing ENTREPRENISTA things she is up to. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Ben Reinberg started building his commercial real estate empire at 24 years old with nothing but shoe leather and a lot of hustle. Today he owns over $500 million dollars in assets across the country and shares his wealth building, commercial real estate investing, self-improvement and leadership insights and knowledge with his audience around the world.
Ben shares his thoughts on leadership, commercial real estate, life-lessons and how he thrives on helping to teach his business to so many others on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Robert Glazer is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency and the recipient of numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards two years in a row. He is the author of the inspirational newsletter Friday Forward, and the #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today and international bestselling author of five books: Elevate,Friday Forward,How To Thrive In The Virtual Workplace,Moving To Outcomes and Performance Partnerships. He is a sought-after speaker by companies and organizations around the world and is the host of The Elevate Podcast.
In this fun episode, Robert elevates the Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond podcast. Click through and learn how he does.
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Twenty-eight years ago, Jeff Buehner came across the writings of the richest man to ever walk the earth, Sultan Musa of Mali. No one’s ever come close to this guy, not Jeff Bezos and not Elon Musk. The Sultan could not talk openly about how he learned these secrets, so he embedded the principles of his success in a fairytale so compelling that centuries later nearly everyone in the world is familiar with it.
At the age of 12, Musa had a near death experience in which he met a man made of light who taught him how the world works, how creation works. Contained in his writings is something called the Language of the Gods.
When you speak this language the world obeys your commands! As Jeff just dabbled in speaking this language, some very strange coincidences occurred. So, he got serious about speaking it... and his whole world changed! He went from a $60,000 a year concrete guy to making hundreds of thousands a month in a new business that just dropped into his lap.
Jeff has successfully mentored and coached countless others to speak this all-important language that changes everything. When you learn to speak the Language of the Gods, you can drastically improve your sales, success, fitness, relationships and anything else you desire. It’s all contained within Jeff's book, The Sultan’s Seven Secrets.
Jeff shares with Lou his personally story and some of the ways of speaking the Language of the Gods. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Ruth Rathblott is an expert on inclusion and diversity. She is a TEDx and inspirational speaker, and an award-winning nonprofit leader. Ruth was born with a limb difference and speaks to companies on issues of equity and belonging, the gifts of being unique, and the freedom of accepting your differences.
Her latest book "Singlehandedly: Learning to Unhide and Embrace Connection." is one you will all want to pick up after this episode
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Sean is the Founder and CEO of BluWave where he leads overall strategy and related sales, marketing, and operational activities.
Sean is a ~20-year veteran of the private equity industry. Prior to founding BluWave, he was a Partner and member of the Investment Committee of SFW Capital Partners, a leading middle market private equity firm in New York specializing in information, data, and network enabled businesses. At SFW, he managed the origination, assessment, execution, and ongoing support of portfolio company investments.
He serves on the Board of Directors of Sachem Inc. and previously served on the Board of Directors of AGDATA, MD Buyline, Spectro Scientific, Ampac Packaging, FTI, and Alpha Sintered Metals.
Sean shares his journey with Lou on an inspiring episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
John Bowens is one of the most sought-after and respected educators in the self-directed IRA industry. As Director, Head of Education and Investor Success at Equity Trust Company, John draws from his 20 years in the real estate industry and his experience as an active real estate investor. In his travels across the U.S. and virtually, he has trained 60,000 investors during more than 400 workshops and classes, spreading the message about the power of building tax-free wealth and leaving a lasting legacy by investing in what investors know best.
In addition to thought leadership in the industry, John has also directed teams in both the front-office and back-office operations with Equity Trust, focusing on the custody of various alternative assets, including but not limited to, real estate, notes, private equity, precious metals, and much more.
Break out a pencil and paper for this episode as you’ll want to jot down some of the great ideas and tactics John shares on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Jenna Blumenthal has spent 20 years as an executive in Corporate America counseling Fortune 500 companies on growth strategy and digital transformation and left during the pandemic pivot.
Her latest book, Corporate Rehab: Ditch The Hustle Culture And Thrive Again, is the message all professionals can benefit checking out.
She now coaches executive women to do their own Corporate Rehab, and grow in their existing career or in a new opportunity.
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In Las Vegas, where “you can’t beat the house”, there are a few elite players casinos fear. These are the Advantage Players™ (APs). Experts at "unbeatable" games like blackjack, they dominate by combining superior skill, lightning insight, and razor-sharp instinct, winning when the biggest bets are on the table.
An AP and expert blackjack player turned venture capitalist and hedge fund manager who has participated in a billion dollars' worth of deals, Joel Block has adapted these skills, attitudes, and philosophies to business. His cage-rattling keynote speeches and media appearances expose Advantage Play™, the art of knowing what comes next because, for APs, winning is inevitable. Joel takes a seat at the table with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Seth Schachner is Managing Director of Strat Americas, a Los Angeles-based consultancy that provides strategic guidance and helps clients with media and technology partnerships.
Strat Americas has worked with clients in digital & social music, Web 3, live streaming, beauty subscriptions, AI and enterprise software. Recent clients include Microsoft, NFT-maker Vivid Labs, IPSY, live streamer Dream Stage, Ness Digital Engineering, and social music community Smule.
Seth is an experienced business development executive who spent eleven years with Sony Music, where he held senior digital leadership roles in Latin America and for Sony’s Jive Records label in North America. At Sony Music Latin America, Seth created multi-million selling mobile handset partnerships for the artists Shakira and Ricky Martin and helped Spotify and Apple Music launch internationally.
Seth talks shop with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Deepa Purushothaman is a former senior executive and a corporate inclusion visionary. She challenges and redefines the status quo of leadership, success, and power by centering the experiences of Women of Color.
As a senior partner at Deloitte, Deepa spent more than 20 years helping clients grow. She was also the US Managing Partner of WIN, Deloitte's renowned Women's Initiative, and was the first Indian-American woman and one of the youngest people to make partner in the firm's history.
In 2020, Deepa left Deloitte to co-found nFormation, a membership-based community for professional Women of Color. She is an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, and a board member of Avasara, India's first leadership academy for girls. The First, The Few, The Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America, Deepa’s debut book, was published by HarperCollins in 2022 to international acclaim. Deepa is a TED and SXSW speaker and has been featured in TIME, PBS, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Financial Times, and Harvard Business Review. Her TED talks have almost 3M views.
Deepa connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Bradley Hoos is CEO of The Outloud Group, an influencer marketing agency that helps brands tell their stories through influencers. A proven marketing innovator, Bradley is responsible for setting company strategy, building client relationships, and making new business models come to life. Previously, Bradley founded Grand Circus, a Google For Entrepreneurs Tech Hub and coding bootcamp in Detroit. Recognized as a part of the Detroit Techweek100, Mr. Hoos is a former management consultant that helped set the marketing strategy for leading organizations including Red Hat, Caterpillar, Accenture, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and USAA.
In this episode, Bradley connects with Lou to better understand the world of influencer marketing, where it’s at and where it’s heading.
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Growing up as an award winning dancer, Tori Kubick later found her true love, the antiquated art form of Mongolian contortion. Many would tell her it was too late and doubted her dreams, she shirked them and hopped on a plane, and then later on horseback to make it all the way to the remote birthplace of contortion: Mongolia. Her full-grown womanly body was morphed day after day as she studied with the dedicated class of five year olds.
She kept pushing the odds, and now she tours the world and performs contortion and acrobatics in various theatres, cruise ships, and the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil!
Tori opened for Miley Cyrus, was featured on The Tonight Show, Ripley's Believe it Or Not, NYFW, RHONY, and performed for TEAM USA.
Tori loves creating unique entertainment, collaborating, speaking about cultivating calmness and agility. She bends people into shape mentally and physically.
Tori shares the power of calmness, focus and flexibility with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Susie Carder is our profit coach. She has helped thousands of businesses rise, have radical success strategies, taking them from ordinary to explosive! And when you coach with her, being average or running an average business instantly drop from your list of options. She is relentless in pursuing your goals, comes with a 20-year proven track record, building two ten million dollar companies under her belt, and sold her business for millions!
Her Best-Selling book, Living Proof (co-authored with Lisa Nichols) and Power Your Profits: How to Take Your Business From $10,000 to $10 Million, is available today and one that every business owner needs to have.
Susie shares with Lou her journey, her ‘way of thinking’, and her innovative methods toward achieving profits in your business. Listen. Learn. Laugh. Love this episode. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Janna Johnson was diagnosed with Lyme disease, hypothyroidism, systemic candida, heavy metal toxicity, anemia, and leaky gut. She took her health into her own hands and began to use food as medicine. She starved the disease instead of feeding it. She completely eradicated Lyme from her body. She healed her gut. She healed her thyroid and it began functioning on its own. She rid myself of every single symptom 100%.
She learned how to navigate through detoxes and how to listen to her body. She knows what it takes mentally and the mental shifts one has to make to overcome! And now she is helping others to revive like she did.
Listen in as she shares her story, her expertise and her work with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD
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Julienne B. Ryan spent the balance of her career working in Human Resources, developing talent and championing the benefits of developing diverse communities in corporations, associations and schools.
Julienne is a Communications Catalyst. She helps people listen better so they can have more constructive conversations. The result is that they are able to have enriched communications, develop more productive relationships and are more engaged at work.
Her methodology involves common sense, cognitive psychology as well as humor and storytelling, to humanize challenging situations and interactions. In the process, she shows her clients how to use their stories to teach, motivate and engage their staff, volunteers and customers. Her humorous book “The Learned-It-In Queens Communications Playbook – Winning Against Digital Distraction” i
Listen in and learn how where Lou and Julienne grew up helped them both communicate and connect better.
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Sarah Noll Wilson is on a mission to help leaders people better. Our goal is to empower leaders to understand and honor the beautiful complexity of the humans they serve. We create a safe, honest environment, preparing people to deal with real-world conflict, have more meaningful conversations, and create purposeful relationships.
Working with CEO's, HR leaders, and organizations that care deeply about their employees and understand the connection between employee development, employee satisfaction, and organizational success, she specializes in transforming relationships from good to great.
Through her work as an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don’t Feed the Elephants”, Sarah helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make.
She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health.
Lou and Sarah have a spectacular conversation about leadership, connecting, conversations and Sarah’s love of Christmas movies. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Brent Mekosh is a CFP™ and Professional and Certified Investment Management Analyst®, that brings a brilliant, entrepreneurial perspective to his clients and community alike. Brent’s first book, In the Shadow of a Black Sun will be published in early 2023. Brent lives in Phoenix with his wife Paige, their children Nicholas and Arden, and their dog Kansas. He is a certified SCUBA diver and an instrument-rated pilot. In addition to working with his clients, Brent enjoys trail running, camping, cooking, playing the guitar (badly), and reading lots of history.
Enjoy this episode as Brent and Lou connect on Thrive LouD. CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Michelle Katz & Stephanie Gitlin met in college where they developed a life long friendship and a passion for their alma mater - Cornell University.
So much so that their gratitude for their college years launched a podcast program called Cornell (thank) U where they introduce listeners to past and present Cornellians to hear where they are now and why they are most thankful to Cornell.
As part of the “Cool Things People are Doing in Podcasting” series, you’ll love listening to Stephanie and Michelle and how much fun they are and how much fun they are having connecting with others.
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Isabella Masucci is the founder of the “Masucci Method” - a ghostwriting agency that specializes in transforming podcasts and online courses into self-published books.
Learn all about Isabella, her love for writing, how this idea came to be and what the subtitle of this episode is all about as Thrive LouD’s special series “Cool Things People are Doing in Podcasting” continues.
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Adele Williams is the president of “State of the Pod” - a student-driven podcast at Cornell University giving emerging topics in science and technology the attention they deserve.
As a former Thrive LouD intern, Adele has double-clicked down on developing incredible content for the world to digest.
Learn all about Adela and this incredible initiative as part of Thrive LouD’s special serious - “Cool Things People are Doing in Podcasting.”
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Minter Dial is a professional speaker, author and elevator, specialized in leadership, branding and transformation. An agent of change, he’s a three-time entrepreneur, who has exercised twelve different métiers and moved country fifteen times. Minter’s core career stint of 16 years was spent as a top executive at L’Oréal, member of the worldwide Executive Committee for the Professional Products Division.
He’s author of the award-winning WWII story, The Last Ring Home (documentary film and book, 2016) as well as three prize-winning business books, Futureproof (2017) and Heartificial Empathy (2019). His book on leadership, You Lead, How being yourself makes you a better leader (2021) won the Business Book Awards 2022.
Minter is working on a new book, Dialogos, a featured publication on Substack, about fostering more meaningful conversation. He is passionate about the Grateful Dead, Padel Tennis and languages.
Take a stroll down ‘shakedown street’ as Minter and Lou connect on Thrive LouD.
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Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling returns to Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond in a special 'catchup' episode.
He still works all around the country performing his solo act of rapid-fire filthy jokes and the classic finale, “Stump The Joke Man.” and guests on many of the top national radio shows and podcasts.
Jackie shares with Lou all about his own popular podcast Stand-Up Memories, why he believes HE laughs at every joke he tells, and how he keeps up with the times in providing access to his humor across so many mediums (yes, he's even on TikTok!)
Enjoy this hysterical and historic conversation as the 'Jokeman' continues to make us all laugh.
If you’d like to receive jokes via e-mail, you can get on The JokeLand E-Mail List by simply e-mailing Jackie: jokeland@aol.com
He Tweets a joke every day at 4:20pm. He still has a daily joke phone line @ (516) 922-WINE.
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Sarah E. Brown is a B2B tech marketing leader, author, startup mentor, and ecosystem builder with more than a decade of experience scaling SaaS companies through customer-centric marketing. She specializes in leading high-performing teams that meet and exceed OKRs while fostering an environment where people feel supported and empowered to do their best work.
Sarah created and executed the marketing strategies for three self-funded B2B SaaS startups that were each rapidly acquired that same year. In 2016, she was also named to Amity’s “Customer Success A-List” and included in Search Engine Journal’s list of 100 Amazing Women Marketers to Follow on Twitter.
She launched and cohosted ServiceRocket’s popular Helping Sells Radio podcast, which made the iTunes “New and Notable” and “What’s Hot” lists in the Technology category in 2016. In May 2015, May 2016, and again in April 2017, Sarah received the Top 100 Customer Success Influencer Award from MindTouch. In July 2017, she was named a Top 75 SaaS Influencer by Tenfold. In August 2017, she was named Top 40 Customer Success Influencer by Tenfold. In September 2017, she was named a Top 200 Content Experience Strategist 2017 by MindTouch. In March 2018, she was named Top 100 Customer Success Strategist 2018 by MindTouch. In February 2021, named a 2021 Techstars “All-Star” Mentor. In June 2022, named a 2022 40 Under 40 Business Leader by the Colorado LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce.
Her latest book, Lead Upwards: How Startup Joiners Can Impact New Ventures, Build Amazing Careers, and Inspire Great Teams, gives you insights into how to prepare for, earn, and succeed in an executive role at a startup company.
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Chris Jarvis helps you see differently, so you can business differently, money differently, life differently.
For decades, Chris has helped hundreds of successful entrepreneurs and wealthy families build, protect, and transfer significant wealth. Along the way, he discovered the unusual paths to standing out and reaching the highest levels of success.
Amazingly, each one of these strategies is symbolized by the unique challenges and abilities of the tallest – and Chris’ favorite animal: the giraffe! The see what others can’t and reach what others won’t.
Check out Chris’s popular Ted Talk AND click this link to take the FREE WILD FACTOR QUIZ to find out what animal can best guide you.
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Shellee Howard is a certified independent college strategist and counselor helping Middle and High School students (and their parents) by preparing them for the college admission process, helping them create a Stand Out Strategy, get into their best fit college without going into debt, and even how to succeed once admitted.
She is also the host of the College Ready Podcast and the author of "How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money.”
Click this link to grab yourself a free copy of Shellee’s book.
Get yourself ‘college ready’ by listening to this educational episode of Thrive LouD.
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Erin and Sarit, founders of EMUNAH STRENGTH, are on a mission to transform the lives of millions through the same movement, nutrition and lifestyle habits that transformed their lives.
Don’t be fooled by their physiques when you see them because for a longer portion of their lives, they used to struggle with their weight, anxiety, depression, and a multitude of disordered eating patterns.
These two body transformation experts have over 25 years of combined experience in the fitness space, and are here to radically transform the weight loss industry by eradicating the false diet, fitness, and food industry trickery through education and entertainment. They are committed to providing sustainable weight loss and body transformation results through their 360 approach, and bring health, confidence, and physical and mental freedom to every woman.
Learn their story, feel their passion and be inspired by Erin & Sarit on Thrive LouD.
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In Ventures magazine calls her “The Reinvention Guru.” TEDx Navasink calls her “The Queen of Reinvention.” Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva is a scientist, entrepreneur, and author specializing in resilience and reinvention.
As a consultant and an educator, Nadya helped such companies as Coca-Cola, IBM, Cisco, L’Oreal Group, Danone, Kohler, Erste Bank, Henkel, Knauf Insulation, and Vienna Insurance Group reinvent their products, leadership practices, and business models to meet new market demands and prepare for incoming disruptions. Until 2016, she served as the Coca-Cola Chaired Professor of Sustainable Development at IEDC- Bled School of Management, an executive education center based in Slovenia, where she teaches courses in leadership, organizational behavior, strategy, change management, design thinking, and sustainability.
As a speaker, she delivered keynotes to more than 100,000 executives – including four TEDx talks in Slovenia, Austria, Romania, and the USA.
Nadya is the author of a number of books, including Overfished Ocean Strategy: Powering Up Innovation for a Resource-Deprived World, which was named Best Book of 2014 by Soundview Executive Book Summaries, and Embedded Sustainability: The Next Big Competitive Advantage, which was selected as one of the Best Sustainability Books of All Times by BookAuthority.
In one of the more powerful and meaningful episodes of Thrive LouD you’ll ever find - Nadya shares with Lou the importance of change in all of our lives and how we need to approach and embrace it.
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Mike Millner has been a high-level nutrition coach for almost 10 years. He has a gift for understanding the psychological and physiological needs of his clients, which has led to thousands of success stories.
His personality-based approach with an emphasis on mindset has been featured in Thibarmy.com, Nutritional Coaching Institute, Ever Forward Radio, True Transformation, and many others.
He is the host of the Mind Over Macros podcast and he’s the author of The Personality Diet.
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Chris Smith is the cofounder of Curaytor (an Inc. 500 fastest-growing business) and is one of the four best marketers under 40, according to the American Marketing Association.
His book, The Conversion Code, Stop chasing leads and start attracting clients is one that every sales person and marketer needs to add to their reading list.
Chris and Lou cover the gamut on Thrive LouD:
- Small world connection to Phil M Jones
- “Smarketing”
- All about Curaytor
- Even the 2022 World Cup
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Petia Kolibova is an alignment women’s coach who guides women to intuitively connect with their inner vision so they can experience personal and professional magnetism and become unapologetically abundant.
Her mission is to empower visionaries who are on the path to embody their fullest self-expression to soulfully expand into a quantum leap in all dimensions of their lives.
She is the host of her podcast Unapologetically Abundant, she loves traveling the world with her husband, hosting retreats, and being simply amazing.
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Mark Zides is the founder and CEO of CoreAxis Consulting, an award winning Learning and Development and Talent Management firm. He is also the founder of Katama, an agency specializing in sales strategy, marketing, and customer success for small-to-medium sized businesses, and Recipi, a digital marketing agency for rental event equipment companies.
Mark works tirelessly to ensure his clients, at all levels, receive the best professional development and coaching, leading to a successful career and business outcomes.
His new book #PACE Process For Early Career Success is for young entrepreneurs & professionals who want to achieve early career success, at their own pace.
Mark connects with Lou on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Jay Baer is a customer experience and digital marketing pioneer, expert, advisor, researcher, and analyst.
He has spent nearly 30 years helping the world's most iconic brands gain and keep more customers.
A 7th-generation entrepreneur, Jay has written 6 best-selling books, and founded 5, multi-million dollar companies.
He’s a Hall of fame professional speaker, creator of multiple award-winning podcasts. Loves plaid suits, He’s a licensed tequila sommelier and a certified BBQ judge. Who doesn’t wanna hang with this guy at a food and beverage festival??!!
Jay pulls up a seat at the Thrive LouD “Speak Easy” as they talk about customer experience, tequila and good movies and music along with many other fun topics in this engaging conversation.
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Rajeev Kapur is a seasoned high tech and media executive with broad global experience leading and driving innovation and strategy for start-ups, midsize companies and large, global fortune 500 companies
He is the CEO of 1105 Media, Inc. a PE backed leading provider of B2B Marketing, Events and Media services where he oversees a diverse portfolio of five companies that range from Big Data/Analytics training to lead generation across numerous industries.
His latest book Chase Greatness: Enlightened Leadership For The Next Generation Of Leadership, is a message we all need to read and hear.
Rajeev and Lou connect on Thrive LouD.
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Rich Goldstein works with entrepreneurs to help them protect their ideas, products, and brands with patents and trademarks.
Over the past 28 years he has obtained more than 2,000 patents for his clients.
Rich is host of the “Innovations and Breakthroughs” podcast and is the author of the Consumer Guide to Obtaining a Patent, published by the American Bar Association.
Rich connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Rick Jordan is the CEO & Founder of ReachOut Technology, and has become a nationally recognized voice on Cybersecurity, Business, and Entrepreneurship.
Rick takes cybersecurity to a new level with his transformative approach Using a combination of CIA training, criminal psychology, and his technology and business experience, saving businesses over 400 million dollars in the last ten years.
He hosts the ALL IN podcast he looks damn good in a black tee as he connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD
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Jeanette Bronée is rethinking self-care in the workplace as the foundation for peak performance, engagement, and a culture where people belong and work better together.
She shows us how to shift from a burnout mindset, operating in survival mode, to a Self-Care Mindset®, where we can harness our human advantage and create a Culture of Care® that’s built on Confidence, Agility, Resilience, and Equity.
Her upcoming book “The Self-Care Mindset, Rethinking How We Change and Grow, Harness Well-Being and Reclaim Work-Life Quality” launches in early November 2022.
Jeanette takes a '“pause” to catch up with Lou in a special “Catch-Up” episode of Thrive LouD.
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Ted McGrath is a theater performer, speaker, and best selling author.
He has created 5 household brands and made millions teaching Coaches, Speakers, and service-based Business Owners how to turn their life story and life experience into a lucrative business that impacts millions and makes millions.
In addition, he’s got a smash hit one man show Good enough.
Ted connects with Lou on all the ways he helps get one’s message to millions.
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Faisal Hoque is an accomplished entrepreneur, noted thought leader, technology innovator, advisor to CEOs, BODs, and the US federal government, and an author with more than 25 years of cross-industry success. He is the founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, and other companies. They focus on enabling sustainable and transformational changes.
He is currently a #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author of Everything Connects — Cultivating Mindfulness, Creativity, and Innovation for Long-Term Value.
Faisal and Lou connect it all together in this engaging episode of Thrive LouD.
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Bill Ottman is the co-founder and CEO of Minds, a decentralized social networking app with 6M+ users focused on censorship resistance, global dialogue, privacy, and creator monetization with both traditional payments and cryptocurrency. He is also the co-author of "The Censorship Effect".
Lou Diamond dives deep into the mind of Bill Ottman in a riveting conversation about social media and creating a censor-free zone to share ideas.
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Sarah Olivieri is a nonprofit business strategist, #1 International Best Selling author, and former Executive Director. She is a frequent presenter at conferences and online trainings and has been a featured expert on more than 50 podcasts. Sarah is the creator of the Impact Method™ - a framework that helps nonprofits simplify their operations, build aligned teams, and make a bigger impact without getting overwhelmed or burning out.
Sarah has over 17 years of nonprofit leadership experience. She was the co-founder of the Open Center for Autism, the Executive Director of the Helping Children of War Foundation, and co-author of Lesson Plan a la Carte: Integrated Planning for Students with Special Needs.
As the founder and heart behind PivotGround, Sarah helps nonprofits become financial sustainable world changers.
Come sail away on a podcast adventure as Sarah shares her story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Jackie Botelho is setting the standard for the word ‘hospitality’ in New York City. As an industry veteran, Jackie took her expertise and paired it with her entrepreneurial flair and founded Above and Beyond VIP Concierge (ABCVIP) - a concierge services and event planning company that takes a proactive approach to anticipating their guests needs.
Learn all about how it as Jackie shares on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond how she goes ‘above and beyond’ in her work and her life.
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Liz Grausam is the head of IEX Cloud - a business within IEX that is giving startups and emerging fintechs the edge they need with technology that’s leveling the playing field.
Liz joined IEX Cloud in September 2021, bringing her passion for strategy to the world of data technology. She is responsible for building and operationalizing the IEX Cloud strategy, including the product roadmaps that can bring IEX Cloud offerings to market fast and help move finance forward.
Prior to IEX, Liz was with Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) as Head of Corporate Markets. There she led and expanded its market research and advisory practice for technology companies like Microsoft, Facebook, and Intel, led the Americas market verticals for CPG, Industrials, and Life Sciences, and drove significant growth by expanding its service offering into the qualitative and quantitative market research categories.
Listen in as Liz shares with Lou all about IEX Cloud’s newly launched “Apperate” which helps automate integrating data technology together for developers, turning what takes months of work into a matter of minutes.
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From an immigrant to Canada over 50 years ago to launching his 5th startup that is working with small biz lenders providing access to fair credit for small business owners globally, Rob Benegbi is a special entrepreneur.
Ron is the founder of Uplinq, the first, global credit assessment and scoring platform for small business lenders. Uplinq empowers lenders to approve and manage risks on loans they would have otherwise declined based on traditional loan underwriting criteria, while incorporating environmental, market & community data to better understand the specific loan applicant.a company that empowers lenders to approve and manage risks on loans they would have otherwise declined based on traditional loan underwriting criteria, while incorporating environmental, market & community data to better understand the specific SMB loan applicant.
He’s been a senior technology executive with a successful track record of building and scaling organizations in Enterprise B2B and SaaS. Ron’s core expertise lies in the area of Business Development, Sales and Marketing as he has personally driven hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue from the largest B2B enterprise brands in the world for the companies he has served.
Ron shares his story and his passion for helping young businesses succeed with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD
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David Weaver has a diverse and comprehensive entrepreneurial background to draw on as a FranChoice consultant. Having honed his business skills in a variety of ways, he now looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with others interested in business ownership.
One of his most valuable career stops spanned over six years and included analyzing and underwriting franchise systems across the country in order to establish the “right fit” between the franchisor, franchisee and finance company.
He believes in wealth creation through business ownership and has owned or been partner in seven different businesses over the years. He just recently once again completed the entire business cycle of analyze, purchase, build and sell. In addition to managing his current FranChoice consulting practice, David and his wife invest in franchise and real estate assets. This very real, first hand experience offers insight and true understanding to your investigation.
David is dedicated to showing others how to start this journey, explore the many opportunities and guide them beyond the fear that holds so many back.
David connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Phil M Jones is a master of influence and persuasion – the author of the best-selling “Exactly What To Say” with over 1 million copies sold – producer of the “Most Listened To” non-fiction Audiobook of all time – a trusted advisor for some of the world’s biggest brands – entrepreneur since the age of 14 - and a hall of fame professional speaker.
While Phil and Lou have been known to sip a few bourbons together, in this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, these two put down their drinks and pick up their books to chat about conversational competence and the unique pairing of their two works.
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Melanie Deziel is a keynote speaker, best-selling author and award-winning branded content creator. Melanie is also the Co-Founder and VP of Marketing at The Convoy, a B2B marketplace that helps small and independent businesses save money on their everyday expenses so they can invest more in themselves and their communities.
Prior to co-founding The Convoy, Melanie was the founder of StoryFuel and spent her days giving keynotes and leading workshops that teach marketers, creators, and companies of all sizes how to create better content. Melanie was the first editor of branded content at The New York Times, a founding member of HuffPost’s brand storytelling team, and served as Director of Creative Strategy for Time Inc.
Melanie’s new book PROVE IT: Exactly How Modern Marketers Earn Trust is at the center of today’s Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, where she and Lou talk about earning trust in conversations.
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Michael Bungay Stanier (“MBS”) is the author of seven books which between them have sold over a million copies. He’s best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and already recognized as a classic. He’s also got a new book coming soon, How to Begin, helps people be more ambitious for themselves and for the world. Michael was a Rhodes Scholar and plays the ukulele badly. He’s Australian, and lives in Toronto, Canada.
In this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, MBS and Lou pretend they’re behind the bar mixing up some fun concoctions as The Coaching Habit and Lou Diamond’s Speak Easy are blended together into one spectacular listen.
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An entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author, Ron Tite has always blurred the lines between art and commerce. He has been an award-winning advertising writer. He is founder and chief creative officer of Church+State, host and executive producer of the hit podcast, “The Coup”, and executive producer of the documentary film, Fresh Water. He has written for television. Wrote and performed a hit play. Created a branded art gallery. Published an award winning comedy book. And for 5 years, was Executive Producer & Host of the award-winning comedy show, Monkey Toast.
In demand as a speaker all over the world, Ron speaks to leading organizations about creativity, disruption, branding, and leadership.
Ron’s best-selling book Think • Do • Say: How to Seize Attention and Build Trust in a Busy, Busy World is part of the mixture of this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, as its paired with Lou Diamond’s Speak Easy in this delicious conversation.
Note to listeners: The use of heroine as detailed in this episode by the host, guest or any other professional speakers and authors mentioned in this episode are highly exaggerated. At least to the knowledge of the crack research staff here at Thrive LouD. Although, it probably would have made more sense to assign this task to the heroine research team instead. Oh well.
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Jeff Gibbard is a strategist, consultant, coach, speaker, trainer, author, and podcaster.
He is also the founder of The Superhero Institute, a coaching certification program specializing in a methodology that unleashes human potential in service of making the world a safer, kinder and more equitable place.
Jeff is also the author of the soon-to-be-released book The Lovable Leader: Build Great Teams with Trust, Respect, and Kindness.
In this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, Jeff and Lou talk about the importance of conversations and leadership in a Lovable / Speak Easy mashup.
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Rachel DeAlto is a communication and relatability expert, media personality, and speaker. She is the author of “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)” (Simon & Schuster’s Tiller Press).
Rachel is Match.com’s Chief Dating Expert.
In this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, Rachel comes back and joins Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD as he and Lou have a conversation about being Relatable and how to Speak Easy.
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What happens when three podcasters get together to record one episode for two different programs?
Basically complete “FUCKERY”
The hosts of The Nice Guys on Business Podcast Doug Sandler & Strickland Bonner meet up with Lou Diamond to chat about Lou’s new book SPEAK EASY Connect with EVERY Conversation.
This conversation, amongst the three of them, is at the very heart of many of the key lessons Lou has captured within his new book.
Of course, these lessons takes a few minutes to get to once these three finally figure out who is the host and who is the guest on the program.
This episode can ALSO be found on NGOB Episode #1321
But Lou provides a bit more context at the top of this episode….plus you’re already here ;-)
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Jeffrey Shaw is often described as an authority and advocate for self-employed business owners, valued for his actionable and “in the trenches” approach to achieving business and life success.
His TEDx Talk was featured on TED.com, he’s a LinkedIn Learning instructor, contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and speaks at association events, entrepreneurial groups, and conferences.
Jeffrey is also the author of LINGO and The Self-Employed Life, host of The Self-Employed Life podcast with nearly two-million downloads, and founder of the Self-Employed Business Institute.
In this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, Jeffrey comes back and joins Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD as he and Lou have a conversation about The Self Employed Life & Speak Easy.
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Cool guy turned internet nerd! David McClellan started in Sales and quickly became a Master Sales Society member for Toyota having one of the largest client books his dealership had ever seen. He moved on to an insurance brokerage where he increased their sales premiums by 300%.
After an extensive career in sales, television, media and online marketing, David co-founded and currently runs SocialCatfish.com.
SocialCatfish.com helps individuals find other people who they might have known in the past. Assists in learning whether someone is being scammed or catfished.
David connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Jennifer Watson, MPT, I.M.T.,C., owner of Jennifer Watson Leadership, is a dynamic speaker and coach with a gift for intuitive and visionary coaching.
She is an expert in wellness + leadership development, identity & mental edge enhancement, high- performance, post-trauma growth, movement & change adaptation, and soul-aligned living mastery.
Lou Diamond catches up with Jennifer as she shares her Servant Leadership Project as she returns to Thrive LouD.
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Co-founder of Bot Publishing Genady Knizhnik has helped to create a language learning platform called LillyPad, an innovative and unique take on the existing Digital Language learning industry combining the power of the most recommended path to achieve fluency with the most brilliant AI technologies.
Until now, intermediate/advanced language learners were underserved by the existing applications, which represents the market gap LillyPad addresses.
Lou connects with Genady as he shares his story and the huge market that LillyPad is addressing on Thrive LouD.
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Chris Westfall is one of the most sought-after business coaches and keynote speakers in the world.
He’s helped dozens of businesses. He’s an extraordinary coach. He is even helping entrepreneurs and executives prep for Shark Tank.
Chris is also the author of Easier - 60 Ways to Make Your Work Life Work For You
In this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, Leslie comes back and joins Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD as she and Lou have a conversation about Swagger & Speak Easy.
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Leslie Ehm is a former TV host and advertising Creative Director turned training guru, Swagger coach and speaker.
She has a reputation for transforming corporate culture, exploding employee engagement, and releasing exponential human potential.
Leslie is now the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Amazon #1 bestselling author of Swagger – Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You Want
In this Speak Easy Mashup (SEM) Episode, Leslie comes back and joins Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD as she and Lou have a conversation about Swagger & Speak Easy.
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A born entrepreneur and self-made man, Todd Ault wields his expertise in a massive range of financial markets, from real estate to private equity to commodities. His diverse and unique companies prove that there is no venture he has not conquered.
Todd is committed to sharing his experience, insights, and expansive knowledge through media, writing, coaching, and speaking.
Todd also has an unshakable determination. That drive landed him a successful 30 plus year career on Wall Street. That might have been enough for some, but bigger aspirations called, so he began to buy and found companies that would eventually sell…for hundreds of millions of dollars.
Todd’s specialty is acquiring undervalued assets and disruptive technologies that have major global impact. As the Founder of Bitnile Holdings (listed on the NYSE American: NILE), Todd’s companies span a myriad of industries, including cryptocurrencies, digital manufacturing technology, defense and aerospace, biotech, hospitality, corporate lending, and real estate.
One of Todd’s greatest accomplishments is founding the start-up biotech company, Alzamend Neuro (NASDAQ: ALZN), that seeks to bring preventions, treatments, and cures for Alzheimer’s disease “out of the laboratory and into people’s lives.” Alzamend’s first drug (AL001) is in early human clinical testing, and is expecting their second drug, (AL002), to be testing in 2022.
Enjoy this engaging and informative conversation as Todd connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
Mel Abraham helps business owners and entrepreneurs build meaningful businesses so that they can have more profit, fans and freedom. His principles help customers become raving fans and your life full with fulfillment from a business that is congruent with your values, in alignment with your higher vision and connected to all stakeholders at an emotional level.
He is also the host of The Affluent Entrepreneur Show empowering listeners to have a richer lifestyle, make a deeper impact and live with complete freedom.
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Thrive LouD 800!
Who’d’ve thunk it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
To celebrate THIS milestone episode Lou shares 8 lessons he has learned over 800 episodes….in roughly 8 minutes.
Spoiler Alert:
- Every Guest Has Given Us a Gift
- Those that Thrive LouD keep moving
- “Fun Street” seems to be a scary place to visit
- Those that thrive live in the moment
- Most guests love to eat two specific things
- Thrive LouD is a Community
- Conversations Connect Us All
- Thrive LouD is ever-changing, ever-adapting and keeps on rolling
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Jen Maxfield is an Emmy-award winning reporter and anchor for NBC New York. She is an adjunct professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, teaching courses in broadcast journalism including Video 1 and On-Air skills.
Her best-selling book, More After the Break: A Reporter Returns to Ten Unforgettable News Stories, give her a chance to revisit and follow up on specific, touching stories she has covered through the years.
Enjoy this engaging and informative conversation as Jen connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Judi Holler is an author, keynote speaker, thought leader, podcaster, improviser, and the creator and CEO of the Haus of {&}, a private label lifestyle brand that connects ambitious humans to their goals.
Judi helps teams reconnect, fully engage, and up-level their effectiveness through energizing keynote education and a proprietary methodology that leverages each team member’s unique skill set to execute and adapt better, reach new goals, and amplify their business.
Judi’s professional accomplishments have gained her praise with mentions in Forbes and by Success Magazine. Additionally, her top-rated podcast, “Yes, And” with Judi Holler, highlights her professional improv training, as an alumnus of Second City’s Conservatory in Chicago, bringing the improv mindset to you each week with a focus on mental health, high-performance habits, and spirituality.
Judi dives into the power and importance of “&” with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Victoria Kennedy catches up with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD to discuss the incredible growth of her company Victorious PR and the relaunch of her music career.
Victoria newest release, her personal rendition of “O Mio Babbino Caro”, reached #1 in the UK and #3 in the US on iTunes Classical Charts!
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Donna Loughlin Michaels, President & Founder of the Loughlin/Michaels Group, is known for her work with futurists and innovators, and moving their businesses forward. She is also known for her results-oriented PR programs, dedication to her clients, and constant enthusiasm for new innovation.
The industry veteran has ushered in 5 personal IPOs and taken hundreds of startups from the street to headline news. Donna operates at a personal best daily, maintaining an ongoing dialogue with her clients and landing them the headlines in top-tier business, finance, technology, consumer, and lifestyle publications.
She is also the host of the Before It Happened podcast. A program that takes you on a journey before it happened with the innovators who imagined and are still imaging the future.
Donna connects with Lou as the two talk shop, podcasting, messaging and a lot more on Thrive LouD.
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Christina Lael is a Certified Public Accountant, an attorney, a Certified Tax Planner, and a self-proclaimed “tax nerd.” She reads case law like some people binge-watch Netflix and gets excited when she discovers anything new.
Apart from spending time with her family and playing golf or tennis, nothing gives her more pleasure than seeing the reaction her clients have when she demonstrates how much their new tax plan will save them. She is positively obsessed with helping clients structure their businesses in a way that legally saves them the maximum in taxes, funds their retirement accounts quicker, and avoids astronomical taxes when/if they sell.
Christina’s recently released her latest book Thinking Outside The Tax Box, and is a popular instructor for several continuing education providers.
Listen in as Christina shares her passion on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
And check out this Christina’s special offers to Thrive LouD listeners for Freedom Tax Plans as well as a Custom Tax Planning Strategy session with Christina!
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Natalie Dawson is an expert in developing people and building scalable teams. She has interviewed, hired, trained, and led thousands of employees over the course of her career, most recently as Co-Founder and Partner of Cardone Ventures, a management consulting, joint ventures, and private equity firm that helps business owners achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals through the growth of their business.
Natalie is responsible for the operations and finding, hiring, aligning, developing and retaining the team that allows the business to scale profitably.
She is a #1 Amazon best seller for her book “TeamWork” which details exactly how she has built a highly engaged, highly aligned, high performance team in order to accommodate the business opportunity and growth.
Natalie connects with Lou on Thrive LouD to share her journey and her continued excitement for what is to come.
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Jess Owens is the founder & CEO at Greenlist. Greenlist reduces retailer costs and negative environmental impact by sending returns direct to another customer.
This peer-to-peer (P2P) approach to returns is creating more profit and less wasted.
Hear Jess’s story as she connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Los Silva is an Entrepreneur, Investor, Advisor and Speaker.
He has coached, consulted and advised thousands of companies in eCommerce, SAAS, Real Estate (and more) to grow and scale their brands.
He owns multiple agencies in the eCommerce, Social Media and Creator spaces and has spent over $100 million in advertising, helping numerous brands scale to 8- and 9-figure sales quickly.
Los shares how he’s hustled, evolved and thrived within the eCommerce space for years with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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CEO and Co-Founder of Wander Beauty Divya Gugnani spent nearly 20 years searching for beauty essentials that could keep up with her on-the-go lifestyle.
Divya began her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs before moving on to private equity and venture capital at Investcorp International and FirstMark Capital. A self-proclaimed ‘accidental entrepreneur,’ she later left the finance world after selling her first business, and, bitten by the startup bug, went on to become a serial entrepreneur.
After co-founding multiple companies and having children, she found her former beauty rituals tossed to the wayside as she became more time-starved than ever. She needed products that saved time in her day, space in her beauty bag and that never sacrificed on performance.
Thus, Wander Beauty was born. Launched in 2015 with Co-Founder Lindsay Ellingson, Wander Beauty brings effortless everyday essentials TM. Each multitasker is co-created with our community and enriched with clean, globally sourced ingredients that work with your skin, not against it.
Divya and Lou have a great conversation about her incredible entrepreneurial journey that has JUST begun!
Spoiler Alert: Check out Divya’s NEXT business venture 5SENS
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Personal development books changed Nicholas Hutchison’s life!
When he was in his late teens and early twenties, I struggled with an unappealing ego and a lot of insecurities. Thankfully, an early mentor recommended a few personal development books and thought that since he was hungry for “success”, they would be a good fit.
Fast forward a few years and a few hundred books, and Nicholas is a completely different person.
From this he started BookThinkers, which is committed to helping our audience of over 100,000 personal development book lovers discover new books, new mentors and new resources that they can use to achieve more and live better.
Nicholas connects with Lou about his story and journey from zero books to hundreds on Thrive LouD.
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Sean Castrina is the founder of The Weekend MBA, a serial entrepreneur, having started more than 20 companies over the last 20 years, and still seeks to launch a new venture annually. He is the author of 4 bestselling business books including 8 Unbreakable Rules for Business Startup Success, The Greatest Entrepreneur in the World, Developing The Entrepreneur Within and World’s Greatest Business Plan. He hosts one of the most popular business podcasts on the planet- The 10 Minute Entrepreneur Podcast.
Sean and Lou chat shares his journey with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Ken Rusk spent his younger years digging ditches and working in construction. He never went to college. Instead, he made goals, planned, and worked hard for thirty years. Now, Ken is a very successful entrepreneur with multiple businesses and revenue streams.
Ken specializes in mentoring and has coached hundreds of young people in areas such as short-, mid-, and long-term goal setting, life visualization, career paths, and sound financial planning. He is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams regardless of their educational background or past.
His incredible book, Blue Collar Cash, is all about creating your own path to success and fulfillment.
Ken shares his journey with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Richard Mugica is the founder of 1 Call Closers a sales agency that has now worked with influencers such as Dean Graziosi, Tony Robbins, Anik Singal, Bedros Keuilian and others to help scale their online offers to 1 million a month online. In the span of 3 years, 1 Call Closers has sold over 40 million in the digital product space and has built over 13 7-figure sales teams. Richard is known as the acquisition King in the high ticket space!
Richard shares his journey on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Matt Sweetwood is the CEO of Greener Process Systems Inc. Greener has developed a patented state-of-the-art technology, SETH™ that captures emissions and reduce air pollution from ships that are docked in harbors. And many of which are located in and around major cities throughout the world. SETH™ reduces air pollution in urban areas near ports improving health conditions for millions. SETH™ reduces the impact of ship emissions on the environment.
Matt has raised 5 children to successful adulthood as a single dad, grew a business in the competitive electronics industry from $1 million to $100 million. He is now the CEO of the emerging environmental start-up, Greener Process Systems. Matt has the life experience and knowledge how to demonstrate innovative ideas that inspire.
Listen in as Matt shares with Lou this extremely important problem that Greener Process is working on to help save our planet.
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A natural salesman, Bennett Maxwell has been making use of this gift since he was stopped from selling candy bars in elementary school. Through his life-long entrepreneurial experience, Bennett has learned that success comes from surrounding yourself with other do-ers and is a member of the Forbes Business Council, Apex Executives and The Power Room. You might even say that from a business perspective, Bennett is one tough cookie.
Knowing that entrepreneurial ventures only succeed with a purpose, and having to work in the business instead of on the business can mask that goal, Bennett believes that building a business should mean eventually working yourself out of a job. Beyond working with purpose, businesses should also be heart-centered, which is why he bought Dirty Dough, a single location cookie company - which he’s now franchised into over 60+ locations.
Bennett saw the company’s potential to address self-image issues contributing to mental health problems in kids and teens. The name Dirty Dough refers to the inside of the cookie being "dirty" with more goodies and fillings than any other cookie. A Dirty Dough cookie is messy and imperfect, exactly how they were meant to be. Our cookies embody our life motto––“it’s what on the inside that counts!”.
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Anna Liotta, creator of Generationally Savvy™ Communication Solutions, is an award-winning speaker, business consultant, and author. She engages audiences with her practical strategies for attracting, growing, and retaining top talent and loyal clients from every generation.
Anna integrates communications, sociology, business psychology, and demography to unify workplaces and dramatically improve company performance.
In an episode that has been many years in the making, Anna and Lou talk about the complexity of multiple generations mixed together in today’s workforce and how Anna helps organizations become more generationally savvy.
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For more than 20 years, Patricia Carlin has been on the leading edge of digital payments both in the U.S. and abroad.
David Carlin has firsthand experience on the other side of the digital payments industry, and was aware of the struggles other business owners faced when it came to accepting payments.
Realizing how powerful their “two” brains together are, they have turned their lives into a power couple think tank.
Together they have processed billions of dollars in payments, worked with every major brand in the e-commerce industry, and made 10’s of millions in commissions.
After thousands of requests, they finally made the decision to pull back the curtain and teach others exactly what it takes to become a million dollar payments agent.
And so they created Residual Payments - The premier training community for digital payments experts.
THE PREMIER TRAINING COMMUNITY FOR DIGITAL PAYMENTS EXPERTS
This dynamic duo bring their energy, passion, love for payments and each other into a very fun conversation with Lou Diamond.
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Chris Ryan is an experienced entrepreneur, rainmaker, investor, turn-around specialist and philanthropist His career spans over 25 years dedicated to people and purpose; creating a culture of care in both individuals and organizations.
Chris is the CEO of GoBundance with a goal to realize and achieve the organization’s next level goals. Previously, he was a Chair at TIGER 21, the premiere peer-to-peer learning organization for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
He instills a culture of self-reliance and perseverance. His ability to formulate a vision, create a strategy, and plan an execution, allows him to guide individuals and organizations to maximize their potential and exceed expectations!
As an “OG” New Yorker, Chris catches up with Lou Diamond and shares his passion and purpose on Thrive LouD.
And make sure to check out Chris’s musically gifted daughter Bishop Abagail’s recent hit Good For a Song.
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Todd Cochrane is the CEO of Blubrry Podcasting - a podcast media company that represents 105,000 Audio and Video podcasters in which his company provides advertising opportunities, media distribution/hosting, podcast media statistics, and other services.
He is a podcast advertising specialist. Executing podcast advertising deals with a variety of national vendors for the past 13 years. Todd was responsible for bringing GoDaddy into the Podcast Advertising Space as one of the first podcast advertisers in 2005. He founded the Tech Podcast Network in 2004.
Todd is a visionary behind many innovations in the new media space and speaks worldwide. His personal tech show Geek News Central has been produced twice weekly since Oct 2004 and is the co-host of the New Media Show. He is also the published author of "Podcasting The do it Yourself Guide" by Wiley Publishing.
Todd resides in Quincy, Michigan, having spent the majority of the past 25 years in Honolulu, Hawaii, with his family - much of it in bumper-to-bumper traffic ;-) Enjoy this engaging conversation with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Rochelle Rice, CSP, is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and educator.
She is first woman in the world to hold both the Accredited Speaker (AS) designation from Toastmasters International and the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association. A former professional jazz dancer, her passion stems from the inordinate amount of stress in our society placed on thinness rather than the body as a resource for effective leadership.
Rochelle has been in the fitness industry for 30+ years and brings a unique approach to her work. Blending her somatic experience training to help people regulate their central nervous system, she helps people stop fighting with themselves and be at ease in leadership roles (or just leadership acts). With her work, people learn to be comfortable that what they say and do are aligned to how people perceive them.
Providing confidence, trust and hope, with a solid, proven technique, her message is one of unwavering faith in people’s unique ability to create a dynamic life of leadership by honoring the wisdom of the body.
Rochelle and Lou connect in this fun and ‘get your body moving’ episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Lori Michele Leavitt, a.k.a. “The Pivot Catalyst”, has coached, consulted and trained hundreds of leaders around the world to generate extraordinary momentum toward achieving their objectives.
She is founder and president of Abrige Corp., which offers the 10x! business and leadership private peer advisory groups, and Aligned Momentum programs and software that transform performance management into performance momentum.
Lori speaks globally on catalyzing momentum, leading, pivoting, and workplace culture change. When she's not writing in one of her favorite get‐aways conducive to deep thought and creativity, she's supporting orchestration of Pivots, decision‐making, and judgment calls for business leaders and their teams around the world.
Her favorite role is as Emily’s Mom. Lori's books are part of The Pivot Series, for orchestrating extraordinary business momentum. Lori and her books guide leaders in generating a ripple of positive influence throughout their organizations, to strengthen alignment and catalyze momentum.
Pivot your day and learn from Lori in this engaging conversation on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Susan MacKenty Brady currently holds the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership at Simmons University and serve as the inaugural founding Chief Executive Officer of The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership.
As a relationship expert, leadership wellbeing coach, author, and speaker, she awakens humans at work (who then can bring the learning home) about how to foster self-awareness for optimal leadership, impact – and sanity.
She has keynoted at hundreds of organizations for tens of thousands of leaders and all over the globe, written and published 4 books. Her latest book, Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership.
Listen in as Susan and Lou talk about connecting in the workplace and how she is helping leaders lead better.
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Darren Prince, International Best Selling author of his memoir “Aiming High” is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction and recovery.
Through his agency, Prince Marketing Group, he represents icons such as Magic Johnson, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Jerry West, Oscar Delahoya, Roy Jones Jr, Chevy Chase, Denise Richards, Carmen Electra and many others as well as the late Smokin’ Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali and Evel Knievel to name a few.
As a leading authority in this space, his insights have been featured in WSJ, NYT, USA Today, CNN, Fox and Friends, Chris Cuomo, Tucker Carlson and Dr. OZ. From selling his first business at 19 to building a multimillion-dollar sports and entertainment marketing agency, Darren has experience what life is like in the celebrity world. Unfortunately, he also saw the dark reality of addiction through his own personal struggle. With close to 13 years of sobriety, it’s now Darren’s mission to help others avoid and break free from addiction. He has his own God awakening on July 2, 2008 and believes any belief in a spiritual higher power that anyone can turn their bottom into a new beginning if they have the willingness.
Through his new cause, he has become a highly sought after speaker on addiction recovery and mental health. He specializes in helping high functioning addicts and at-risk executives to identity and avoid the pitfalls of addiction and working with teens of self esteem and self worth.
Prince started his own 501C3 Aiming High Foundation where 100% of the proceeds provide treatment for this suffering with substance abuse and mental health issues.
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Stephen Petasky is the President and CEO of the Luxus Group - a luxury real estate private equity group specializing in the acquisition, building and management of recreational properties around the world.
The Luxus Group started as a luxury real estate private equity group specializing in the acquisition, building and management of recreational properties around the world.
Luxus is currently managing over 34 properties with a value in excess of $150M in real estate located in 6 different countries.
With a passion for lifestyle investing and an appreciation of creating memorable holiday experiences, Stephen shares with Lou all about the ups-and-downs of turning his dream into a thriving business.
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Based in Los Angeles, Jennifer Cassetta is a nationally recognized speaker, empowerment coach and self defense expert. Equipped with her 3rd degree black belt in HapKiDo, Master’s degree in Nutrition, and health coaching certification, she develops programming that helps people feel strong, safe and powerful from the streets to the boardroom.
With clients that include: American Airlines, British Airways, Del Monte, Nike, Uber and UBS, Jennifer has rocked over one hundred stages across the country with her super power combination of engaging content and contagious enthusiasm. Her skills have been featured on The Today Show, The Doctors, Rachael Ray and she was a featured expert on ABC-TV’s My Diet is Better Than Yours.
Her new book, The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo With Wisdom of the Dojo, will be found on bookshelves everywhere in August, 2022.
Lou steps into Jennifer’s Dojo in the fun and engaging episode of Thrive LouD.
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Unleash your Mojo and click the link above above to grab a copy of Jennifer’s latest book: “The Art of Badassery”
**Sophie Wade** is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, author, and authority on Future-of-Work issues. She is the host of the widely popular *Transforming Work* podcast and 450,000 learners have taken her four LinkedIn courses which cover Future-of-Work skills, empathy, and Gen Z.
Sophie is the Founder and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancy. Sophie’s executive advisory work and transformative workshops help companies future-proof their work environments and attract, engage, and retain their multigenerational and distributed talent. She helps corporations maximize the benefits and minimize the disruption in their transition to talent-focused new work environments.
Sophie has held senior management, strategy and finance roles around the world—in Asia, Europe and the U.S.—working in media, technology, and venture capital for companies such as IMG and Yahoo. With a strategy and finance focus for her first career, she assisted entrepreneurs and major corporations identify, develop, and execute strategic initiatives, build teams and ventures and create partnerships.
Her latest book, Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work, just launched. If you haven’t purchased it yet you will after listening to this conversation with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Mary D’Argenis-Fernandez is the founder of MDA Hospitality Solutions after spending much of her childhood practically living in hotels.
Her love of being immersed in the hotel industry was born from these annual trips, but her career in hospitality started when she was 16 and worked at Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland making ice cream cones. “I loved my job and the company in general,” she says.
With a career that spans working at the Walt Disney Company with subsequent roles at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, and Fairmont Hotels followed the 15 years she spent at Disney. On January 1, 2015, Mary launched MDA Hospitality Solutions.
She has spent a career helping those achieve ideal results, great service and maximum results across the hospitality industry and MDA Hospitality continues that initiative today.
Listen in to Mary as she shares with Lou why she does what she does and how her company delivers custom training that garners maximum results.
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In 2022, Jodi Katz and her team of like-minded creatives celebrate the 15th year anniversary of Base Beauty Creative Agency, her groundbreaking boutique outfit whose holistic, integrated approach to marketing high growth brands has revolutionized the industry and taken companies owned by the likes of Colgate, Church and Dwight, Estee Lauder and Sally Beauty, to unprecedented levels of sales and cultural impact. Under Jodi’s leadership, Base Beauty has accelerated growth across all sales channels and marketing touchpoints, breaking down client silos to craft needle moving campaigns for Clinique, EltaMD Skincare, Conair, Heritage Store, Blushington, Laura Geller, and others.
Jodi’s new book, “Facing the Seduction of Success: Inspiring Stories on Leading in Business While Living Your Life,” is a fascinating compilation of stories and insights by fellow professionals culled from her popular podcast, “Where Brains Meets Beauty.” Launched in 2017, the podcast – which has reached the Top 5 iTunes in the fashion/beauty category – recently celebrated its remarkable 200th episode.
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For more than two decades, Rudi Riekstins has impacted thousands of people, who have experienced powerful transformation through his training, online courses, group and private coaching.
Awarded Top #5 Coach by Thrive Global [alongside Tony Robbins, Jim Kwik, and Natalie Ellis] and honored by Business Insider as a Top 20 Thought Leader in 2021 [alongside Deepak Chopra, Lisa Nichols, and Dr. Joe Dispenza]. Rudi has consulted and/or coached start-up entrepreneurs, creatives, public figures, all the way through to billionaire CEO's on living more intentional purposeful lives.
Rudi Riekstins is the co-founder of the InPowered Life Podcast, Inpower University, a virtual platform educating the world how to tap into their personal power, align with their purpose and create ease, joy, and success in their lives through spiritual awakening and self-mastery.
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Carrie Fabris is a certified career and leadership coach, facilitator, and speaker. But most importantly, she’s a mom.
Carrie just recently launched her new book: ALL IN: A Working Mom's Unapologetic Quest for a Juicy Life
In it she shares her journey through the ups, downs, and sloppy sideways of momming hard while finding the inner strength, courage, and determination to create the career she long craved and continues to achieve
By popular demand, Carrie Fabris comes back on Thrive LouD to share with Lou the lessons (for both moms and dads everywhere) on how you too can achieve a ‘juicy’ life.
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After a career in Chiropractics, Brent Kesler began implementing The Money Multiplier (TMM) Method, where he was able to pay off nearly 1mm dollars in debt in 39 months.
He became so passionate about how powerful this concept was, he began to share it with others.
He is also the co-author of a book called Mapping Out the Millionaire Mystery which Brent can send a free copy to you if you reach out on his website at www.themoneymultiplier.com.
Brent’s main goal is to help more people understand how to manage and grow their wealth.
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Dana Cornell is a Certified Investment Management Analyst and Certified Financial Planner, who’s passion is to take the uncertainty out of investing and provide consistent returns his clients can count on.
Dana has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, and Cornell Capital was born out of a need recognized to truly create consistent, predictable income and wealth creation.
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Stephanie James is a filmmaker, transformation coach, author, and international speaker. Stephanie’s passion through her films, books, radio show, podcast and events has been to infuse people's lives with love and healing and bring them the most influential thought leaders, change makers and wisdom keepers through her platforms.
Stephanie has events, books and films all lined up this year that you need to learn more about:
The Becoming Fierce Women's Empowerment Event is a transformative immersion into finding your voice, strength and purpose that will ignite your life in a powerful way!
When Sparks Ignite is a documentary film about how the challenges we face can actually become the match point for what ignites our inner sparks and then becomes the gift that we give to others and humanity that help illuminate the world.
Stephanie’s latest book Becoming Fierce - Creating a Bold and Beautiful Life comes out later in 2022.
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Scott Schiller is a sales/marketing leader in the convergence of television and digital, in particular, monetizing the explosion of full-episode video and original content. At NBCUniversal, he built/led a $500+ million digital advertising business resulting from quickly unifying 16 separate sales/marketing organizations brought together with the acquisition of NBCUniversal.
He brings a wealth of experience in the critical aspects of communication success at the intersection of content, media, and technology.
Scotty is currently the Global Chief Commercial Officer at Engine Group.
Schiller was a co-founder of The Interactive Advertising Bureau (www.IAB.com) as part of a small group of industry leaders who imagined the future business opportunity for digital media. Today, he is its Executive-In-Residence and leads the Digital Media Sales Certification program with over 17,000 participants to-date.
Schiller is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, and a longtime member, Board of Directors/Chair, Governance Committee, Make-A-Wish/Metro New York and advisor to Cornell’s Department of Communication,
Scott and Lou connect on Thrive LouD as they talk shop, the world of media and the power of connecting.
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n the last decade, Rylee Meek has helped entrepreneurs scale their businesses, creating transformational wealth through his company, Social Dynamic Selling.
Through the Social Dynamic Selling System, Rylee has taken eight companies to 7 and 8 figures within the first year of each, generating over $150 million in sales over the past decade. Utilizing his proven methods and strategies to build lasting relationships and lifetime customers, Rylee has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs gain clarity and create massive acceleration in their businesses and brands.
Rylee Meek is the host of the King's Council Podcast and founder of King's Council Coaching. King's Council Coaching empowers individuals and families to create a proven framework of success built with the 5 Power Pillars of Life and a deeper relationship with a higher power.
Rylee connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Positive Psychology-led framework, Platinum Leadership, has been a game-changer for thousands of people and businesses throughout the world.
Jackie Insinger is a member of both the Forbes Coaches Council and the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. She is the author of SPARK BRILLIANCE - the leader’s playbook we all need today.
Jackie lives in Denver with her husband, Rob; two sons, Simon and Miles; and enormous Newfoundland, Hailey, aka Big Nazty.
Jackie connects with Lou Diamond here on Thrive LouD.
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Brittany Anderson is the Co-Founder of Dare to Dream Enterprises and the co-host of ‘The Ultimate Advisor’ ‘Dream Architect Life” podcast.
As the President and Partner at Sweet Financial Partners, a top-ranked financial services firm, she has taken her business building and team engaging insights, and has worked with CEO’s, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and thought leaders.
Thrive LouD listeners Dare to Dream as Brittany Anderson connects with Lou Diamond.
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Jennifer Lee Zawadzki (a.k.a. ‘JZ’) is a published writer, keynote speaker, purpose-driven entrepreneur and the Founder of Future You Project, a company that specializes in gift and wellness experiences that inspire, celebrate, and encourage personal growth.
Featured on NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX, Jennifer’s personal and professional accomplishments have established her as a media expert on topics that range from personal growth and self-mastery to corporate empowerment and entrepreneurship.
With over 10 years of experience traveling the globe as a professional speaker, Jennifer inspires audiences of every size to reevaluate priorities, reconnect with authenticity, and reimagine the possibilities of the future.
Listen in as Jennifer shares with Lou how the Future You Project all came to be and where it is heading.
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Graham Brown is the founder of Pikkal & Co – Award Winning Podcast Agency – an AI Powered, Data Driven B2B Podcast Agency in Singapore. He is a published author on the subject of The Digital Transformation of Communication, works including “The Human Communication Playbook”, “The Mobile Youth: Voices of the Connected Generation” – documenting the rise of mobile culture in the early 2000s in Japan, China, Africa and India and “Brand Love – How to Build a Brand Worth Talking About”.
He stayed up real late and Lou woke up real early to create this across-the-globe, engaging episode of Thrive LouD.
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Dave Young is an innovator who loves to challenge the traditional way of thinking. Having previously been involved with launching new technologies for Construction and Real Estate professionals, Dave turned his focus to the Custom Contracting community in 2013.
In his capacity as Regional Developer for multiple Alair Homes regions in North America, Dave gets the opportunity to collaborate with top business owners, leaders, and project managers as they strive to find a better way to grow dynamic businesses with less chaos.
Dave’s mission is to get you off the hamster wheel and unlock your true potential. He wants to put you on the path of scaling a business that you can run from anywhere in the world with a team that is committed and empowered.
Dave is the co-host of the Builder Nuggets podcast and he shares a few nuggets of his own with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Travis Chappell is a door to door salesman turned founder, investor, speaker, and podcaster. He is the founder and CEO of Guestio.com, the highest quality guest and show booking marketplace in the industry.
He's also the co-host of the top ranked podcasts Build Your Network and Figuring It Out where he's interviewed people like Shaquille O'Neal, Rob Dyrdek, Grant Cardone, Josh Peck, Molly Bloom, Jasmine Star, John Maxwell, and hundreds of others.
When he's not working on his dreams, Travis can be found at the golf course, playing pick up basketball, or at his home in Las Vegas with his high school sweetheart and two kids.
Travis gets to sit on the other side of the microphone as he connects with Lou and shares his journey from ministry to entrepreneur on Thrive LouD.
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Kute Blackson is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless organizations across the globe and he is on a life long mission To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose.
Kute returns to Thrive LouD coinciding with the paperback launch of his bestselling book Magic of Surrender.
You can pre-order the book and receive a free gift by May 7, 2022.
Listen in as Kute reconnects with Lou Diamond in a “soul to soul” conversation.
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Justin Breen is the founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications LLC, a PR firm that works exclusively with visionaries and exceptional businesses around the world.
BrEpic has partnered with incredible brands, including Allstate, University of Illinois, Morgan Stanley, Salvation Army, White Lodging, Burwood Group, Schuler Scholar Program, Cultivate Advisors, LISC, The Safe + Fair Company, McCormick Foundation, and numerous other companies, CEOs, entrepreneurs, attorneys, healthcare professionals and remarkable individuals.
Breen is hard-wired to seek out and create viral, thought-provoking stories that the media craves, and he finds the best stories when he networks with visionary entrepreneurs and executives who understand the value of investing in themselves and their businesses. Breen has built an international network of extraordinary people and believes strongly in the power of introductions and creating important relationships through those introductions.
Two master connectors connect as Justin and Lou have an engaging conversation on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Callie Roberson is the Creative Director at GRIT Co. (a commercial/luxury residential construction company where she oversees the brand services and environmental design division.
Callie has an eye for clarity and branding and she has a spirit, spunk and special way about her that makes every conversation fun and exciting.
Callie shares with Lou how design and creativity became front and center in her life when she never thought it would or could.
Callie and her amazing team at GRIT are responsible for the new design, look and feel of LouD(iamond)’s Thrive LouD brand, the ThriveLouD.com website & the Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond podcast.
In a special episode of Thrive LouD - chock filled with references and music from her favorite movie - Callie shares the importance of design and branding in everything AND a little bit of the behind the scenes as to the ‘refreshed’ direction of Thrive LouD.
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Dr. Morgan Oaks is a transformational keynote speaker, High Performance Coach whose passion is empowering people in every facet of their life. Dr. Morgan’s gift is inspiring audiences and clients to develop and trust their intuition, integrate their life wisdom, and to cultivate the courage to take inspired action. The winding life path of this mechanical engineering, fire fighting, standup comedian doctor will entertain and enlighten you in a way that inspires you to get clear about what you love and empowers you to start living it today.
Morgan and Lou catch up after a long-break in between their last get together….or was it an MMA fight? Listen in to learn.
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Farzad Rashidi is the lead innovator at Respona, the all-in-one digital PR and link-building software that combines personalization with productivity. He also runs the marketing efforts at Visme, where he helped the company gain over 12 million active users and pass 2M monthly organic traffic. Since then, he’s been helping other companies achieve similar successes via Respona.
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Ali Siam, CEO and certified NFL and CFL agent, is the founder and backbone of Siam Sports Management. Through his vision, passion and excellent work ethic, Siam’s unique and personable approach strives not only to meet but surpass his client’s goals and expectations, both on and off the field. Ali’s negotiation and business skills combined with his experience, commitment and personal attention to his clients is what separates Siam Sports Management from other agencies. Ali connects with Lou Diamond to chat about his work, the industry, his passion and creating life-long personal & business relationships.
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Lisa Gable is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller and is recognized as a turnaround mastermind and innovative businesswoman. For more than 30 years, she has been called to turnaround failing organizations—businesses, teams, nonprofits, political campaigns, and government projects—and solve seemingly intractable problems.
Over time, Lisa has learned the key to course-correct when things go South is applying the discipline of process engineering—carefully reevaluating everything your organization does and how it does it—with diplomacy and humanity, taking care of relationships and forging strong partnerships. As a CEO, former US Ambassador, and advisor to Fortune 500 companies, Lisa has orchestrated the successful turnarounds of private and public organizations in all industries. Lisa’s bestselling book TURNAROUND: How to Change Course When Things Are Going South provides invaluable lessons you need within any industry.
Lisa connects with Lou in this informative and fun conversation on Thrive LouD.
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Bettina Carey wants everyone--entrepreneurs, coaches, authors, mentors, thought leaders, and service-based business owners, especially women of color—to break through to multiple six figures.
And she knows how to lead the way. The diminutive Latina is making a difference in the lives of many. Since 1993 she’s been inspiring motivated businesspeople to live empowered lives, impacting over 6,000 people (1,000 since COVID appeared).
Bettina helps build, grow, and scale coaching and service-based businesses. Leaving a wake of successful individuals and companies is her legacy. But she’s not done yet. For those who have a sincere desire to profit for good and leave a lasting impression on the planet, she’s here to guide them to success.
We EmPOWER You is Bettina’s online company, a community of like-minded people and an empowerment movement designed for coaches and entrepreneurs. Listen in as Bettina connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
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Born into poverty and thankful for it - Mike Alden is truly a self made success story.
Growing up poor forced him to learn how to use what had within himself to make more out of life.
And that he has.
Starting with basically nothing and creating a multi-million dollar business – he’s even mapped out a blueprint for the success he has achieved and wants to share it with the world.
He is the author of 3 best selling books
Blueprint to Business - 5% more - and Ask More Get More are success stories themselves.
Mike connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD
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One of the most in-demand Customer Experience and Marketing speakers in the world today, David Avrin has shared his high-energy and content-rich presentations with enthusiastic audiences across North America and around the world including presentations in Singapore, Bangkok, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bangalore, Antwerp, Monte Carlo, London, Buenos Aires, Glasgow, Bogota, Rotterdam, Barcelona, Johannesburg and Dubai.
David Avrin is the author of five books including the acclaimed: It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You, Visibility Marketing, Why Customers Leave (and How to Win Them Back) and The Morning Huddle.
David and Lou recently hung out together and they continue their conversation on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
Heather Younger is the Founder & CEO of Employee Fanatix, a leading employee engagement and consulting firm. She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, a diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, and the world’s lead-ing expert on listening at work.
Drawing from her personal experiences as the only child of an interfaith and interracial marriage, Heather is committed to inspiring leaders everywhere to flex their empathy muscles and master the art of active listening to ensure every employee feels valued, heard, and supported. She is a two-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author, podcast host, and a trusted contributor to leading news outlets.
Heather and Lou chat about the extreme importance of her work and message in business (and in life) today.
Neil Hoyne has served as an analyst, researcher, inventor, lecturer and, in his words, the father of many forgettable slides of glossy funnels and Venn diagrams. A witness to and participant in billion-dollar successes, and instructive failures, all in the pursuit of building indestructible customer relationships through digital media. A key player in the executive rallying cry to be more “data driven.”
As Google’s Chief Measurement Strategist, Neil has had the privilege to lead more than 2,500 engagements with the world’s biggest advertisers. His efforts have helped these companies acquire millions of customers, improve conversion rates by more than 400 percent and generate billions in incremental revenue.
His first book, Converted: The Data-Driven Way to Win Customers’ Hearts, just launched and is something that everyone wants to know.
Listen in as Neil and Lou connect on Thrive LouD.
Candice Westphal and Jamie Crosbie are two extraordinary woman that started their careers together 25 years ago and served as executive leaders for many years. They have a shared passion to live life to the fullest with great intention and wellness. Through their personal wellness journeys, they recognized a need in the marketplace for a comprehensive wellness company that customizes programs to the needs of the individual. They came back together to make that a reality through re-trēt.
re-trēt is about transforming wellness from the inside out – being the best you can be and living fully on purpose with Purpose. Starting with a micronutrient evaluation to understand your body on a foundational level. Then, a program is customized for you based on your goals, commitment, and lifestyle.
Learn from Candice and Jamie all about this amazing program, their retreats and more in this fun conversation on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
Morag Barrett is a best-selling author and the passion behind SkyeTeam, an award-winning leadership development company.
Sh has supported the development of more than 10,000 leaders from 20 countries and on 6 continents. Morag has contributed to CIO, Entrepreneur, and the American Management Association,
She is also a member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches organization and is recognized by Thinkers360 and PeopleHum as an HR Thought Leader to Watch.
In addition, to her being a best-selling author of the book Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships, Morag has a new book coming out in October 2022: You, Me, We: Why we all need friends at work (and how to show up as one!).
For fun you'll find Morag enjoying a glass of wine, ballroom dancing, or playing the bassoon...AND chatting with Lou Diamond in this episode of Thrive LouD.
As the daughter of a career Air Force officer, Lauren Schieffer grew up being uprooted and relocated every couple of years. This imbued her with a profound independence and ability to adapt to changing circumstances. The lessons she learned from “The Colonel” have helped her make smart decisions and overcome adversity with humility and a sense of humor.
Lauren has navigated just about every aspect of corporate America in her varied career – from trucking to achieving top-tier Sales Director status for a global direct sales cosmetics firm to managing a non-profit foundation.
In her speaking career, she has presented in seven countries to associations, organizations, federal, state and local governments, as well as Fortune 500 companies - helping them improve the effectiveness of their communication and reduce unnecessary conflict.
Lauren is a Certified Speaking Professional through the NSA and The Global Speakers Federation and a master storyteller, delivering insightful, inspirational and relevant content that empowers people to absorb and act upon what they’ve heard – and she does so in an entertaining manner with a dry sense of humor that keeps them chuckling while they’re learning.
She brings her infectious enthusiasm and her unmistakeable passion into a fun conversation with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.
You can sign up for Lauren's leadership intensive called "The Leader's Table" - that focuses on the Nine Essentials of Significant Leadership.
There is still space for the next Leader's Table - Saturday, April 2nd 9am to 12Noon Central.
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David Pickerell is the co-founder of Para - a service offering building a better, worker-first gig economy.
Simply put, Para is helping gig drivers thrive...and that's what we have him on Thrive LouD.
Learn about his journey, impressive company and where he hopes to lead Para in the years to come.
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Cait Donovan, is the Burnout Expert and an incredible podcast host. She spent the first 12 years of her career as a full time acupuncturist. She bought a ticket for the burnout cycle and rode that ride for nearly a decade. One day, she decided to heal. She did. Now it's her turn to reach back and use her Chinese Medicine know how plus life coaching to help you create a Burnout Resilient Life. It all starts with her podcast Fried, the Burnout Podcast - THE #1 PODCAST ABOUT BURNOUT.
Real. Raw. No Holding Back. Stories from people like who've burnt out and come back to tell the tale. From thought leaders to your friend down the street, there's a story in FRIED that you will relate to, guaranteed.
Cait comes onto Thrive LouD and shares with Lou her journey and how she is now helping others too.
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Matt Clark is the Founder & Chief Rainmaker at The Virtual Edge with his business partner Wesley Longueira to help entrepreneurs charge more, work less and feel great about it. Since starting the business in 2016 they've grown to serve over 1000 people across 26 countries.
Matt helps his clients create magnetic messaging, results-based sales training and high-ticket leveraged offers. He is big on mindset, energy and health. And most importantly Matt believes that business should be fun.
Coming to you from Costa Rica, Matt connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
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Affinity Solutions CEO Jonathan Silver returns to the Thrive LouD podcast after almost two years.
Jonathan updates Lou and the listeners about:
- How Affinity Solutions has evolved over the last few years
- What his company has been focused on of late
- Explaining what Purchased-based Media Scoring (PbMS) is all about and why creating a clearer definition of media scoring has never been more important
- Affinity's recent deal with Omnicom's Annalect
- RampUp '22 - The top 3 things discussed and "where the puck is headed"
- His vision for Affinity for 2022 and beyond AND what the future of CX looks like
Plus some additional fun topics are discussed in this 'catch up' episode.
Barry Gabster, the founder and CEO of InitiateU, is revolutionizing the advertising game. InitiateU has worked with up to 82 clients per month, mailing over 2 million mailers in one month, skyrocketing their sales from $800k to $8.5 million in gross sales in just one year all by word of mouth. Speaking of which, listen to Barry on this fun conversation of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond to learn more about his unique offerings.
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James Brown is an acclaimed speaker and customer service expert who helps organizations and businesses leverage the power of relationships for revenue success. A former All-American collegiate track star, World Championship trials qualifier and award-winning national sales executive, James is no stranger to competing at a high level. He’s drawn on “champion principles” to succeed throughout his 30-plus years working with national and corporate clients in the hospitality and financial industries, and helps them be aware of and stay within the exchange zone.
As a speaker, James has merged his unique expertise as a leader and teammate (on the track and in corporate America) to offer engaging keynote and breakout sessions that inspire while providing practical solutions for sales success by developing customer-centric services and rewarding (revenue) relationships. James challenges organizations to adopt a “champion mindset,” motivating people to see everyone they meet as a customer!
Internationally recognized client-acquisition expert, author, and hall of fame speaker Bill Cates is featured in a Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond minisode.
Pulled from his original appearance, Bill shares with Lou the utter importance of knowing the people you are trying to reach.
Produced by Adele Williams
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Ryan Early is the controlling owner of Blue Green Ventures, American Wholesale Hemp, Hempyre Genetics, and Can- ek Labs, and the General Contractor for the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Industrial Hemp Pilot Program.
He is also the owner of the Midwest Microbiome Repository, in charge of gathering and testing various strains of hemp and other potentially viable agricultural commodity crops. After testing hundreds of specimens, Ryan discovered the secret sesquiterpene complex that will power the future of natural farming, called BlueMagic.
"Project Hemp for Victory" was founded in early 2018 in partnership with NWOSU and Ryan’s company, Hempyre Genetics, LLC. With the passage of HB2913, which Farmer Ryan was a large part of the language and lobbying for enacted the Oklahoma Industrial Hemp Pilot Program.
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As Vice President for Safety & Airworthiness, Bobbi Wells is the Vice President of Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance at American Airlines.
Previously she was responsible for the Air and Ground Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Airworthiness Records programs of the FedEx Express fleet and air operation worldwide.
Prior to that she is a 10-year veteran of the US Army. She is a highly respected leader within the aviation industry and is a huge supporter of opportunities for women in leadership across many different industries.
Enjoy this conversation as Bobbi shares with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD a little bit about her career, her love of flying and travel and what great opportunities exist today within her industry.
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Human Potential Expert and Author of “Meant For More” Mia Hewlett is featured on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
In this minisode pulled from their original conversation, Mia shares with Lou how entrepreneurs can solve one of the biggest problems they face today through 'leveraged aligned action."
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Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia. He’s developed new software languages, online marketplaces, new authentication systems, and tracked criminals and terrorists on the dark web. Mark helped create the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, MIT’s “Career Success Accelerator”, where he’s taught for twenty years. Mark also serves on the boards of non-profits Techie Youth and Plant a Million Corals.
Lou tries to extract all of the "Swiss Army" tools that Mark has so listeners can understand how powerful and useful his lessons can be.
Breanna (Brea) Gunn is a messaging and funnel specialist, working with business owners and solo-preneurs to create messaging and processes that inspire loyalty, momentum, and action that leverages trust, authenticity, and profitability. Brea uses her more than 10 years of experience with customer service and marketing to uncover the gaps in messaging that lead to lower conversions and plugs them through customized systems, structures, and processes that are bolstered by copy that converts.
From wanting to put away the bad guys to helping small businesses Brea shares with Lou Diamond her 'accidental journey' to help entrepreneurs create a fruitful customer journey for their customers.
Oh and if you didn't already know, Brea went viral with this fun TikTok video.
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Storyteller, Filmmaker, Consultant, (and now) author Jude Charles returns on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.
His latest creation, Dramatic Demonstration, puts into the hands of leaders across the globe, how they can attract premium clients and scale your business with visual storytelling.
Recorded LIVE on YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn - you'll learn how Jude has been battling burnout and changed the way he works to be at his best to help others share their stories.
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Kelley Earnhardt Miller is one of the most prominent businesswomen in NASCAR today. Kelley oversees the company’s race team, management team, and business ventures for her brother Dale Earnhardt Jr. and is the daughter of seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt.
In this minisode, pulled from Kelley's original appearance on Thrive LouD, she shares with Lou the importance of the "WIN WIN" in business, racing and in life.
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Patrick Samy has always had a passion for pursuing knowledge. So when his passions led him from engineering to the intersection of healthcare and technology with Span, Patrick dove in headfirst. Patrick was building Skype consumer products for his job with Microsoft when he noticed that his 10-hours-a-day desk job was taking a toll on his physical activity and long-term health markers. Concerned for his health, Patrick began monitoring his health metrics with various wearable technology. But though Patrick could track the data, it didn’t help him discover what his metrics meant—or how to fix them. It was longevity MD Adam Bataineh who helped Patrick make sense of the data and change his lifestyle effectively. Patrick delved into the world of health and technology and realized he wasn’t the only one struggling to leverage his health metrics. So he and Adam created Span, a company that analyzes data from wearables to help people maximize their health potential. Patrick’s goal isn’t just to help people improve their health metrics. He wants to help them live their best lives for as long as possible.
Patrick shares his story and Span's on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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David B. Falk is an American sports agent who primarily works with basketball players in the National Basketball Association. Falk began his career representing professional tennis players for Donald Dell's ProServ and is best known for representing sports icon Michael Jordan for the entirety of Jordan's career.
Besides Jordan, Falk has represented more than 100 other NBA players, and is generally considered to be the most influential player agent the NBA has seen. During the peak years of Falk's career in the 1990s, he was often considered the second-most powerful person in the NBA behind Commissioner David Stern, and in 2000 he had at least one client on all but two NBA teams. He was listed among the "100 Most Powerful People in Sports" for 12 straight years from 1990 to 2001 by The Sporting News, and was also named one of the Top 50 Marketers in the United States by Advertising Age in 1995.
David connects with Lou Diamond in a "TBT" special Thrive LOUD episode pulled from the "WHY THEY LISTEN" podcast. David shares how through his hard work, amazing experiences and powerful connections has earned him a life where he is "living the dream."
Mark Lachance is a serial entrepreneur, strategic thinker, and investor. He possesses a deep understanding of blitzscaling companies. Having owned and operated several businesses that have experienced hypergrowth through creative business development and lead generation, he is a master of sales and marketing and continues to apply and grow his expertise through current projects.
Mark is currently the CEO and lead investor of Maxy Media Inc., one of the largest TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and Google Display Network performance marketing agencies in the world. Currently, Maxy Media is the number one advertiser in terms of monthly spend on the TikTok platform in Canada and top ten in North America.
Mark has also mapped out "The Lucky Formula" on how to stack the odds in your favor and cash in on success.
He shares all of this with Lou Diamond AND provides the Thrive LOUD listeners with a special free gift!
Learn how "LUCKY YOU ARE" by taking The LUCKY QUIZ - (theluckyformula.com/quiz) and get your Lucky Score!!
Seyed Jafar Jafari is a coach, mentor, truth-seeker, and entrepreneur. He runs two highly successful companies: PSC Academy, Inc, and Buildgoal, Inc. Seyed Jafar, or known by his nickname Master Jeff, has had over twenty years of experience in training people to tap into what he calls "The Zone."
Master Jeff and Lou dive deep into the Zone in this fun episode of Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond
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Two-time NBA All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist and Philanthropist Allan Houston is featured on THRIVE LOUD with LOU DIAMOND in an episode pulled from the "WHY THEY LISTEN" podcast. Allan founded FISLL - a social impact brand providing leadership training, legacy development and consumer products. FISLL exists to engage, equip and inspire people to Live Better, Perform Better, and Lead Better.
FISLL actuates 5 essential values of Faith, Integrity, Sacrifice, Leadership, & Legacy as language to promote healthy mind, body and spirit.
Listen in as Allan shares the focus of how The FISLL brand; FISLL's media channels and digital learning platform, publications, podcasts, virtual events and the FISLL mobile app; FISLL’s merchandising division are all engaging and empowering its users.
Through the Allan Houston Legacy Foundation (AHLF) - a multi-dimensional organization created to work with any individual, program, business, or institution that serves the community. AHLF manages The FISLL Project (TFP) which serves as its signature social impact arm. The FISLL Project focuses on Youth Voice and Leadership cultivation, combining the model of leadership teaching and restorative behavioral science with mentorship, character development, media content, events, and programming.
In this episode, you'll learn why everyone should listen to the Allan and the initiatives around the FISLL project.
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Empowerment Strategist JJ Flizanes comes back onto Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond in a fun 'catch up' episode pulled from their LIVE interview on Groundhog Day.
JJ's message is incredibly timely. Stress right now is at an all time high for everyone yet we don’t seem to have many effective ways to reduce it.
JJ has put together up-to-date ways to be better in all areas of life which she has packaged together into an amazing free workshop for Thrive LOUD listeners on February 23rd at 5pm PT/8pm ET called 3 Reasons Why Traditional Talk Therapy is Ineffective.
Listen to hear more about the program AND click the link above or head on over to THRIVELOUD.COM/JJFREEWORKSHOP - to sign up for this amazing program.
Are you prepared to take the risks necessary to drive innovation and champion an environment of over-the-top invention? Cirque du Soleil Executive Vice Chairman of the Board, Daniel Lamarre shares with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD what it takes for anyone, regardless of position or industry, to embrace the value of creative leadership.
Daniel Lamarre has mastered the ability to bring business and creativity together across multiple languages and cultures in a way that has never been seen before. The secrets he shares in his latest book Balancing Acts are rooted in tremendous faith in your own creative skills and those of the sharpest minds within your organization.
Listen and learn more about Daniel and grab yourself a copy of Balancing Acts by clicking the link below:
Also - check out the behind the scenes video of Lou's favorite Cirque du Soleil show "O"
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Charles Byrd is a human lead magnet 🧲 and super-connector with a deep background in joint ventures, leadflow, and is a frictionless systems expert. He is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, trainer, and strategist.
Charles Byrd CEO and founder of www.CharlesByrd.com specializing in joint venture strategies.
Master connectors UNITE on this fun episode of Thrive LOUD as Lou and Charles connect.
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Part strategist, part storyteller, part English-to-English translator, Tamsen Webster helps experts drive action with their ideas. Tamsen honed her trademark Red Thread approach in and for major organizations like Johnson & Johnson, Harvard Medical School, and Intel, as well as with hundreds of individual founders, academics, and thought leaders. She's a former TEDx Executive Producer and current Idea Strategist. She's also author of Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible.
Tamsen catches up with Lou and the two discuss Tamsen's passion for pulling out big, irresistible ideas!
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Charmaine Hammond has been in the business of changing lives for more than 25 years. This former Correctional Officer (yup! She worked in jails) and Corporate Dispute Resolution Expert now travels the world teaching the principles of leadership, business success, and collaboration. In business 21 years, she has owned several businesses in Canada and the US. She is a co-founder of the Evolutionary Business Council whose collective reach exceeds 140 million. She is also co-founder and co-host of the Global Influence Summit. She has sat on all four sides of the sponsorship table (as a Director of nonprofits seeking sponsorship, a specialist in government responsibility for funding/sponsorship portfolio , as an entrepreneur like you seeking sponsorship, and as a sponsor for other people's events, projects, and dreams).
As a bestselling author (of five books & featured in six others) and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), she has had tremendous success in finding corporate sponsors to fund her printing, graphic design, venues, travel, media, technology, hotels, even her pet food and dog poop bags! She has developed sponsorship relationships with 100’s of companies.
Her latest project which is near and dear to her hear is the important film called "Back Home Again" (the promo video link is below)
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Sonny Melendrez is in the business of making people happy. Inspiring others has always been an important element in the life of this dynamic radio and television personality, author and speaker. Twice named Billboard Magazine's "National Radio Personality of the Year," Sonny was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall Of Fame, The San Antonio Radio Hall of Fame and included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as one of the Top 100 Radio Personalities of All-Time. He has entertained on some of America’s greatest radio stations, both in Los Angeles and San Antonio and his popular radio program and podcast, The Sonny Melendrez Show, delivers much needed inspiration & entertainment to a worldwide audience.
After the two met at the Grow Retreat in San Antonio in early January, Lou felt that it was his moral imperative to get Sonny to come on Thrive LOUD and share his incredible journey, voice and passion for life each and every day.
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Amer Kaissi is a professional speaker and a certified executive coach. His most recent book is “Humbitious: the power of low-ego, high-drive leadership.” Amer is an award-winning Professor of Healthcare Administration at Trinity University, a Top-15 program. He is also the author of the book “Intangibles: The Unexpected Traits of High-Performing Healthcare Leaders,” which has won the 2019 American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Book of the Year award. At Trinity, Amer teaches courses in Leadership, Professional Development and Public Speaking. His research focuses on leadership, coaching, and strategy. He is an avid soccer fan and he lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife and two teenagers.
Listen and learn more about the power of being a "Humbitious" leader in today's world as Amer explains to Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD
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Cited by Oprah Magazine as “one of our favorite creative thinkers…”, improvisor, comedian, coach and Army veteran Dion Flynn, is best known as Barack Obama (and other characters) with over 100 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. If Dave Chapelle and Eckhart Tolle had a son who did improv, it’d be Dion. An expert in fun and innovative ways to help people connect with themselves and others, he’s led scores of people through his Improv Recovery Workshops.
After performing on the same stage at the 2022 Grow Retreat, Dion talks with Lou all about his unique path, improv skills in business, and a very, very V.I.P. pops into the episode to share the brilliance and importance of the air fryer.
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Jessica Mead is the Founder and CEO of Brandlync, a managing partner of Drivonic, and the co-founder of The Epek Companies and Mead Holdings Group. This all has a combined valuation toppling 100 million and a portfolio of angel investments that encompasses more than 20 companies.
With offices in California, Washington, Indiana, Arizona, Brazil, the Netherlands, and India, Jessica is a non-traditional wife and mother who runs her business empire pretty much from wherever she chooses. She is seldom seen without her children as she homeschools them full-time: pioneering curriculum that is enviable by both traditional teachers and alternative education experts.
She has been featured alongside Richard Branson, Shaquille O’Neil, and in publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Yahoo Finance. Regularly, Jessica is asked to comment on the power of the female investing dollar, public school reform, homeschooling children while advancing one’s own career, and how to scale companies from the inside out without giving up control. With two amazing children, a 20-year marriage, a budding business portfolio, and an emerging women’s empowerment movement appropriately titled Still Orbiting, Jessica exudes business and life mastery.
Her latest book, FIREWORK HUMANS, teaches readers how they can live an extraordinary life full of fireworks and steadily control their own orbit.
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Fresh off producing our record breaking Thrive LOUD 700th Episode, we, the incredible interns of Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond, took over the reigns from Lou and put together a very timely and important episode.
The last two years have been challenging for everyone. Whether you've lost someone near and dear or you've missed out on a milestone event, we all have had to mourn, adjust, adapt and grow.
We wanted to share what these last two years have been like for the four of us. We have a feeling you'll be able to relate.
What we've learned from the amazing and inspiring people that appear on this incredible podcast, is that to 'Thrive LOUD' in life you need to keep moving onward and upward. Listen in to our personal stories and how we have managed through this time.
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John, Zoe, Liam & Adele
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Tom McCarthy is a father of two, husband of 30 years, CEO or Board Member of 8 companies, early stage investor in over 40 companies and worldwide philanthropist.
After a successful career with a Wall Street firm, Tom found his true passion in the field of helping people in business, athletics and life, breakthrough their limitations and step into their full potential. Tom has been the peak performance coach for athletes who have won World Championships and Olympic Gold Medals.
In the corporate world, Tom’s clients include Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Salesforce, Met Life and many others. He has also helped several CEO’s and Executive Teams realize their dream of taking their companies public.
Tom has been called the World’s #1 High Stakes Performance Coach and he has been selected by Forbes as an expert and thought leader in the areas of leadership, communication, and peak performance for their Knowledge Innovation Center. When the stakes are high, Tom is the coach that the world’s leading companies and peak performers call on to help them win!
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On June 18, 2015, Frank Kitchen was fired by his employer at a Lunch Meeting. His son was 2 years old and his wife was 7 months pregnant with their second child. It was Father's Day weekend! That weekend, he got hungry and committed to living the Professional Speaking Dream he had been "talking" about for years.
He founded his own company, Frank Kitchen Enterprises and developed the “I Live F.R.E.S.H.” recipe which he now teaches to audiences and clients around the world.
When Frank is not speaking, he practices what he teaches by volunteering with the Non-Profit organization Hustle PHX as a Board Member and mentor for aspiring entrepreneurs; and by raising millions of dollars annually for non-profits as one of the First African American Fundraising Ambassadors/Auctioneers in the world.
Frank let's Lou into his kitchen and the two of them drum up some F.R.E.S.H. recipes that you're certain to savor.
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Pamela (Pam) McCord got a late start in writing, but has made up for it with several published novels and at least one more on the way.
A serendipitous conversation with a writer friend launched her literary career, and the fact that she might never have had that particular conversation is enough to make her believe that fate played a hand in sending her down her best path.
She’s lived in Southern California most of her life and is thankful to have a loving family and supportive friends.
Spending time at home during the COVID pandemic has advanced both Pam's writing and her relationship with her My Cat From Hell TV star, Allie, who manages to exude just enough affection to make her scary feral ways tolerable.
Pulled from the Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive Podcast - and from the Pai Gow tables of Las Vegas - Pam shares her passion for writing, her cat and some other-worldly spirits with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Maria Romano is the founder of True Love Knots, a program she created specifically to help those looking to find their passion in life by performing Wedding Ceremonies. An ordained minister and highly sought after professional speaker, she has performed over 3000 marriages. Since she has a passion for love, she has created a course on how to become a Rockstar Wedding Officiant. In addition Maria also speaks to individuals looking to get back into the dating world where she shares her own personal expEriences. She is all about LOVE and she talks with Lou Diamond all about it on Thrive LOUD.
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RALF SPECHT is a visionary business leader, highly sought-after speaker, and creator of the Soul System™, a framework that aligns value-creating employee action with broader corporate strategy through shared understanding & shared purpose. As a founding partner of Spark44, he was the architect of an innovative, industry-first joint-venture with Jaguar Land Rover, which he grew to a global revenue of $100+m and 1,200 employees before it joined forces with Accenture Interactive in 2021.
Previously, he consulted with global companies and brands for more than two decades with McCann Erickson. He is the author of Building Corporate Soul: Powering Culture & Success with the Soul System™ from Fast Company Press, and the forthcoming, Beyond the Startup: Sparking Operational Innovations for Global Growth. His driving vision is to make soulless companies a thing of the past.
Ralf connects with Lou and discusses how the Soul System™ can apply to any organization on Thrive LOUD.
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Randall Crowder is passionate about new venture creation and the innovative spirit that fuels entrepreneurs and advances technology.
As an active investor and entrepreneur, he understands what it takes to successfully launch and grow new businesses. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN), a technology company in Austin, TX providing brands with a fully integrated cloud platform for mobile, including a blockchain-enabled data exchange and mobile loyalty ecosystem powered by PhunCoin.
He is a co-founder and Managing Partner at TEXO Ventures where he focused on tech-enabled health services and he is the sole founder and Managing Partner at Novē Ventures where he focuses on companies leveraging blockchain technology.
Listen in as Randall chats with Lou about two hot areas in the world today: blockchain and health services.
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Tim Storey is an acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach, known for inspiring and motivating people of all walks of life, from entertainment executives, celebrities, and athletes to adults and children in the most deprived neighborhoods in the world.
A native of Mexico City, Mexico, Peter O. Estévez is an entrepreneur, as well as a philanthropist and advocate for recovery and mental health
Celina Belizán is an entrepreneur and early stage investor, turned knowledge broker, guide, Tony Robbins Master Coach, and Conscious Parenting advocate/educator. Celina specializes in mindset, brain education and skills of emotional fitness in both adults and children, empowering people to control their experience in any situation
This triple threat are the three co-founders of EXCELENTE, the first-ever Latin Leadership & Personal Development Global Summit, being held on February 19, 2022, at Worre Studios in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Listen to all three share the origin, inspiration and their passion for this incredible event.
Click here to REGISTER for the event today.
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Donald Ian Bull grew up in San Francisco and attended UC Berkeley, moved to Los Angeles to attend UCLA Film School and then stayed in Los Angeles to start a career in non-fiction TV and documentaries.
In the early 90’s, documentaries were morphing into reality television, and he worked as an editor, then director and producer on many shows, including The Real World, The Osbournes, and Dr. 90210. He then returned to writing, his first passion.
He wrote the action-adventure trilogy, The Quintana Adventures, featuring former Army reconnaissance photographer Steven Quintana and movie star Julia Travers. The Picture Kills is the first book, Six Passengers, Five Parachutes is the second, and The Danger Game is the last book in the trilogy. He’s also written two other novels – Liars in Love and Facing Reality, and several books of nonfiction.
In his TV career, Donald worked with kids at summer camp, cheerleaders, plastic surgeons, rock stars, models, actors, pot growers, soldiers, celebrities, football champions, circus performers, surfers, kids with autism, and nannies to rich people -- and now he brings those experiences to his writing.
He has directed and produced short films, including Dodgeball and the comic documentary Men Talk Sex. He also wrote a how-to manual on how to direct true documentary reality TV, The Reality TV Producer and Director Handbook.
He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter. In his free time, he likes to follow them around with a notebook and write down all the hilarious things they say. He loves his family first, writing second, and California third. He also wants to be mayor of San Francisco or Los Angeles someday, but his wife won’t let him enter politics.
Pulled from Bedside Readings Authors That Thrive - enjoy this conversation between Donald and Lou.
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Jerry Fetta helps make finances simple, true, and applicable. As the Founder and CEO of Wealth DynamX, a Financial Firm that helps thousands of clients across the U.S. build wealth, Jerry has a passion for providing financial education for families so they can become solvent and achieve greater financial freedom in life.
Jerry is married to his wife and business partner, Lexy, and together they have achieved Financial Independence in their own lives before the age of 30 and want to help as many families as they can to do the same.
Listen in as Jerry shares some of his philosophies with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Chris Westfall has created multi-million dollar revenue streams for companies on four continents, with innovative new strategies on leadership communication.
However recently, Chris has birthed something new into this world. His latest book "easier: 60 Ways to Make Your Work Life Work for You" covers, employee engagement, the myths and realities of entrepreneurship, and how to access resiliency in the midst of a crisis.
Chris catches up with Lou and shares what inspired writing this book, why it's actually a written as a 'business fable' and how there are so many great lessons to help the working professional.
Click the image to grab yourself a copy and click the play button to learn from the great Chris Westfall.
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Alison Conigliaro-Hubbard is a former technology executive, who sees the world with the straight up honesty and spirit of a Brooklyn-native, combined with California wellness-cool, and at a global scale. Her style is classic, with a fire, and a bit of edginess.
She is the Founder of The Lens Leadership, providing leadership coaching and consulting services to organizations, executives and individuals who want to step up to a bigger game. Alison is a coach who sees the strengths in every individual, helping each player to leverage their own personal magic to maximize success.
With over 26-years in corporate Sales and Product Marketing Leadership within large and mid-sized enterprises, start-ups and emerging technology areas, Alison is known to be obsessively customer-focused, and has driven and experienced business growth from a wide range of perspectives.
This episode is decades in the making as Alison & Lou are childhood friends who have recently reconnected. Alison shares her personal ups & downs this past year and how she's thriving as she moves onward and upward.
Click the image below to grab a copy of Alison's new book: Lessons in Life and Leadership - Women leaders offer a lifetime of wisdom to work and live by.
Bonus Photos of Ali 'Conig' & Lou ages 2 to 4
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Karen Mangia is an internationally-recognized thought leader whose TEDx appearance, keynotes, blogs and books reach hundreds of thousands of business leaders each year. She is the author of Working from Home: Making the New Normal Work for You (Wiley), Listen UP! How to Tune Into Customers and Turn Down the Noise(Wiley) and also Success With Less (Marie Street Press). A prolific blogger and sought-after media interview, she has been featured in Forbes and regularly contributes to Thrive Global and ZDNet.
As Vice President of Customer and Market Insights at Salesforce, she engages current and future customers around the world to discover new ways of creating success and growth together. She serves on the company’s Work from Home Taskforce, where she is helping the company’s 50,000+ worldwide employees to better adapt to a work-from-home environment. Passionate about diversity and inclusion, she also serves on the company’s Racial Equality and Justice Taskforce. Prior to Salesforce, she spearheaded Customer Satisfaction and Experience at Cisco Systems.
She comes on Thrive LOUD to talk about her latest b00k (her third during the pandemic) Success From Anywhere: Create Your Own Future of Work from the Inside Out and how to help you make success a daily occurrence.
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After years practicing the law, Carl Ficks left to pursue new goals in life to help others.
Carl helps busy professionals, and their teams, reclaim their wellness.
He has run 27 marathons and a 50k road race. He is on the programming committee for the Institute of Well-Being in Law.
Listen in as Carl shares with Lou easy ways to implement strategies and get back in the game. Spoiler Alert: a diet of Snickers and Red Bull are not part of the solution.
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😳 Are you struggling to reach the financial freedom that you desire?
🤷♀️ Are you confused as to where to put your money to get the highest return?
🕵 Are you searching for a way to replace your full-time job and get back your time?
If you are looking for a way to build a long-term sustainable income that will give you and your family the financial freedom that you desire Stephen Somers is the guy to get you there.
He founded Marketplace Superheroes and has helped close to 8000 members build successful businesses selling their own simple branded products globally on Amazon.
Hear his story his journey, his passion, his cool accent, his love of live music and The Dark Knight in a fun conversation with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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The rockstar team of Thrive LOUD interns (Adele Williams, Liam Monahan, John Coffey & Zoe Gordon) have compiled a special episode to recognize this milestone episode.
They went back and identified ONE guest from each century of episodes from the Thrive LOUD archives and created minisodes for each one of them. Call it a minisode on steroids ...with hilarious intros and commentary by legendary, voice-artist Steve O'Brien.
Here are the featured guests with a link of their original episode:
Monique Nelson: The CEO of the uni-cultural ad agency UWG shares how they highlight the uniqueness of the people at the agency. (Produced by Liam Monahan)
Bob Burg: The "Go-Giver" and hall of fame speaker shares his strategy for listening to others with your eyes and how to serve others. (Produced by Zoe Gordon)
Hank Phillippi Ryan: The best-selling & award winning author shares how she prepares for investigative journalistic pieces vs. her fiction novels. (Produced by Adele Williams)
Nik Wallenda: "King of the High Wire" explains his mindset against fear and moving forward after an earlier, tragic fall. (Produced by Adele Williams)
Elaine Davidson: The founder and CEO of Beacon Lane Consulting shares how she has found her place as an entrepreneur. (Produced by John Coffey)
Jimmie Briggs: Gender and Racial Equality Activist and Documentary Storyteller chats about the recent BLM movement and how we can grow from this unique moment in history. (Produced by Liam Monahan)
Amberly Lago: Mindset Expert, Speaker and best-selling author talks about turning tragedy into triumph. (Produced by Zoe Gordon)
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Josh Bernstein is extraordinary individual that has traveled more than 1 MILLION miles to over 75 countries in pursuit of knowledge and discovery.
Audiences in over 220 countries and territories around the world know him from his roles hosting series for the History, Discovery, Smithsonian Institution and National Geographic channels
Currently he is putting together incredible content for a cool new STEM education program with NASA called Project Ianos.
Josh catches up with longtime friend Lou Diamond in this fun conversation about a man that lives his passion every day.
Story-driven filmmaker, brand strategist & speaker Jude Charles is featured in a Thrive LOUD minisode.
Plucked from his original appearance on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond, Jude shares a story of how he learned what could be possible in entrepreneurship from listening to one of his clients and her success.
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Jan Arendtsz is a veteran of the software industry with more than 20 years of experience in development, product management, client services, and sales roles. He founded Celigo in 2011 with the goal of simplifying the integration of cloud-based applications. He is responsible for overseeing all company operations.
Jan and his team at Celigo allows IT and line-of-business teams to automate business processes,
enabling the entire organization to be more agile and accelerate business growth through their iPaas (integration Platforms as a Service).
Jan shares with Lou the problem that Celigo is solving for their customers and his passion for making things easy for others.
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Sales and Business Coach Ryann Dowdy helps high-achieving women leave their 9-5 and build a 6-figure business by teaching them how to master sales conversations and the mindset work required to make a total identity shift.
Before starting her own business, Ryann spent 15 years in the Corporate world building multi-million dollar sales organizations for start-ups in the marketing space. From sales rep and individual contributor to Director of Sales – Ryann has mentored, managed, and trained thousands of sales reps.
Ryann is passionate about helping successful business owners take back control of the revenue in their business, their time, and their freedom by building a profitable sales team.
She is on a mission to free CEO’s from the role of sales person in their business. She is the host of the Daily Sales on Demand for CEOs Podcast AND She also hosts the Daily Sales on Demand for CEOs show on YouTube and hosts Daily Sales on Demand for CEOs LIVE every week in her Facebook community.
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B. Dan Berger first joined NAFCU in 2006 and helped turn the association into the premiere advocate for the credit union industry. Since becoming president and CEO in 2013, Berger, who is also an author, economist, and one of Washington's top lobbyists, is credited with bringing national attention to key policy issues, while ensuring NAFCU's members meet policymakers at the highest levels of government.
Under Berger's leadership, NAFCU has grown its membership by nearly 50 percent and the association now represents 56 percent of the industry's assets. Subsequently, total association assets have grown 59 percent and revenue has increased 40 percent.
Dan is also an author, economist, and one of Washington's most influential lobbyists. He is a recurring guest on Fox Business, CNBC and CNN. He is also regularly quoted in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and Bloomberg.
Dan shares all of this and more with Lou and how much he love fly-fishing and riding his Harley.
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Peter Docker is passionate about enabling people to unlock their natural talents. He teaches leadership that is focused on commitment and human connection. This approach harnesses the collective wisdom of teams to generate extraordinary outcomes. He illustrates his insights by drawing on examples from his previous industry, flying, and military careers to explain powerful concepts that can be applied in any business.
Peter worked with Simon Sinek for over 7 years and was one of the founding ‘Igniters’ on Simon’s team. He took his years of practical experience to co-author Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team, with Simon and David Mead. Published in September 2017, it has been translated into more than 25 languages and has sold over 420,000 copies.
In December 2019, Peter stepped away from Simon’s team to focus on sharing his wider insights into how organizations thrive. His new book, Leading From The Jumpseat: How to Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control, (October 2021).
Listen in as Peter shares with Lou Diamond his leadership lessons and philosophy and how they might apply to you and your business.
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Camera Confidence Coach, Facebook Live Ninja and "The Prepared Performer"
Molly Mahoney is known for energizing a room, and inspiring others to step into an elevated sense of their own awesome.
Pulled from her original appearance on Thrive LOUD, Molly shares with Lou her "quesadilla of awesome" and the mis-spelled acronym (SAAVE).
MINISODE WARNING: Molly Mahoney's energy is contagious and might cause you to smile, laugh and want to hear more!
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Mike Zeller is a business architect who strategizes with entrepreneurs on finding their deepest zone of genius. He helps entrepreneurs & other high-achievers break through subconscious barriers & craft an Irresistible Offer that can produce 64% of their revenue.
He has started 16 businesses across 6 industries [$100+ million in sales]. He is a mentor & coach to 800+ Top Entrepreneurs from 7 different countries & help them rewrite their Money Story, craft their ideal role around their Zone of Genius, & develop a clear pathway for scaling.
Mike has been featured in Fox, Forbes, Business Insider, Thrive Global, Huffington Post, & Mentorbox.
He is the author of Genius Within: Your Natural Pathway To Impact, Fulfillment & Wealth and he shares his genius on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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The Impact Authority & Founder at Grow Disrupt Stephanie Scheller catches up with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
Stephanie hosts an incredible annual event for entrepreneurs called "The Grow Retreat." The theme for Grow22 is Connect.
Stephanie shares with Lou all about why connection is so important within her world and how better understanding the power of connection will help launch entrepreneurs to the next level.
Listen in to hear more about the backstory for the upcoming event (January 13-14, 2022) and other amazing happenings in Stephanie's world....plus a little musical ending to the show.
To learn more about Grow Retreat 2022: Connect click the icon below or visit: https://www.thegrowretreat.com/
In this Thrive LOUD Minisode, we feature Jen Grant, the CEO of Appify.
Pulled from their original conversation, Jen shares with Lou why she made the move to head up Appify and how it brought together the right partners, a customer friendly product and a flexible platform that many other companies could utilize.
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Stacey Hanke exists to equip leaders within organizations to communicate with confidence, presence and authenticity, day in and day out.
Stacey is author of two books; Influence Redefined…Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday® and Yes You Can! Everything You Need to Know From A to Z to Influence Others To Take Action. Her books provide practical and immediate skills and techniques that have given thousands the ability to enhance their influence Monday to Monday®. Stacey helps individuals eliminate the static that plagues communicative delivery — to persuade, sell, influence and communicate face-to-face with a clear message.
Recorded LIVE on October 29, 2021 (Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube) Stacey and Lou cover the gamut of business communication in today's world -- virtual meetings, Zoom fatigue, the hybrid working environment and business interactions skills -- to help you understand how everyone can thrive today.
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Paula White has an unwavering passion for music that she applies in order to bring new perspectives and open new possibilities for leaders. Her one-of-a-kind, forward-thinking approach starts with a foundation of heart and mind.
A globally recognized sales leader, Paula has leveraged her talents to scale Inside Sales Teams into multi-million stand-alone sales channels. She has helped organizations achieve 8% - 10% yearly compounded growth, demonstrating success in a wide variety of industries to include travel and tourism, investments, veterinary and healthcare distribution.
Music is a passion for Paula in and out of work. Outside of her work, Paula is an avid concert goer and has found joy as both a lyricist and a co-producer on six songs. She details the transformative power of this in her book, Side B - Remix Your Leadership Style.
Paula’s passion for life radiates through all those who work with her. She is a one-of-a-kind teacher who draws in the most powerful forces from both halves of the brain and inspires those around her to become truly remarkable in their own ways.
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Ora Nadrich is founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking and author of Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity, named in the 100 Best Mindfulness Books of All Time by BookAuthority. She is a certified life coach and Mindfulness teacher, specializing in transformational thinking, self-discovery and mentoring new coaches as they develop their careers.
Ora's rare combination of insight, intuition, compassion and charisma has made her one of the most effective and sought-after coaches in Los Angeles. Her work has been featured in Women's Health Magazine, Reader's Digest, Conscious Lifestyle Magazine, Fast Company, Success Magazine, Spirituality & Health, Elevated Existence, NBC News, LA Yoga Magazine, Yahoo! Health, and many more.
In her second appearance on Thrive LOUD, Ora and Lou discuss her latest book Mindfulness & Mysticism: Connecting Present Moment Awareness with Higher States of Consciousness.
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Attorney, strategist, growth hacker and author of eight books Denise Gosnell is featured in a Thrive LOUD minisode.
Pulled from her original conversation with Lou, Denise shares an incredible tactic called the Vacation Effect which increases productivity not by adding but by subtracting.
A very helpful technique that many of us could use in today's forever busy work schedule.
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Andrea Pacini is a presentation coach and founder of Ideas on Stage UK. In the last 11 years, Ideas on Stage has worked with thousands of clients, including Microsoft, Lacoste, The World Bank and over 500 TEDx speakers. They specialize in working with established business owners who want to grow their business and increase their influence through great presenting. Andrea is on a mission to change the way people think about presenting and his 10-year vision is to help 1,000 purpose-driven entrepreneurs share their message, make an impact and be memorable.
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Lindsay Tjepkema is the CEO and co-founder of Casted, the first Amplified Marketing Platform and the only audio and video podcast solution designed for enterprise marketers. With more than 15 years of experience in B2B marketing, including agency roles, leading brand marketing teams, and even running her own consulting agency, she’s a dynamic leader who’s had tremendous success building and growing marketing teams on a local and global level.
After launching a branded podcast for a global marketing tech company, Lindsay realized her passion for growing brands through authentic conversations.
This led her to founding Casted to help marketers unlock the full potential of their content by harnessing the power of rich audio and video content. Casted’s customers include Salesforce, PayPal, HubSpot, Drift, and ZoomInfo.
Mirroring her passion for authentic conversations, listen to Lindsay and Lou engage in one in this episode.
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Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert and the Chief Amazement Officer of Shepard Presentations. He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement in the speaking profession.
Shep works with companies and organizations that want to build loyal relationships with their customers and employees. His articles have been read in hundreds of publications, and he is the author of Moments of Magic®, The Loyal Customer, The Cult of the Customer, The Amazement Revolution, Amaze Every Customer Every Time, Be Amazing or Go Home, The Convenience Revolution and I’ll Be Back. He is also the creator of The Customer Focus™, a customer service training program that helps clients develop a customer service culture and loyalty mindset. (Now available as an online/web-based training program!)
Shep brings his "A" game to Thrive LOUD and shares incredible stories, lessons and tactics with Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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Sonja Pemberton is a professional speaker and transformational catalyst. With a career spanning more than 25 years, she has been privileged to lead, mentor, and coach across all career levels and generations, sharing her knowledge and expertise in culture and inclusion, and leadership development. The movement she has founded, “Dispelling the Myth of the Other,” has been spoken on and taught worldwide.
Sonja and Lou engage in a much needed conversation on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Lisa Buckley began her career puppeteering on a LIVE morning show back in 1980 and continues to work as a professional puppeteer. Her talent as a performer has brought her literally around the world, performing in Cambodia, Philippines, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Madagascar, Iraq, Egypt, Lebanon, Haiti and Bangladesh. She has worked on countless stage productions, movies and television shows including Alf, Men In Black, Lazytown, Johnny and the Sprites and dozens of Muppet productions. Lisa spent ten seasons on Sesame Street where she puppeteered everything from a penguin to a hotdog.
Lisa designs, builds and performs all types of puppets.
Her greatest love and achievement to date is her work with No Strings International, an NGO that delivers lifesaving workshops and films to children in crisis around the world.
Listen to her amazing story and how she, with no strings attached, is connecting to the world.
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Kevin Pereau is Founder and CEO of TranscendIT Health, a healthcare management consulting firm focused on helping healthcare payers, providers and innovators better connect with consumers. He is a leading consumer advocate in healthcare, and is author of The Digital Health Revolution and It Takes a Village.
He spent the early part of his career managing strategy and management consulting firms with a specialty focus on technology. His first health technology company was a consumer health scoring firm who’s mission was to provide longitudinal context around how what we do and how we feel affects who we are. “You can’t manage, what you don’t measure” is something Pereau is fond of saying and for that, you need a scoring system.
From there, Pereau founded one of the most influential boutique consulting firms in healthcare. He serves on the advisory boards of LifeData and HealthSaaS and speaks at healthcare conferences where he also moderates panel discussions.
Pereau is probably one of the most connected people in healthcare. He has consulted to variety of digital health companies ranging from population health & tele-health solutions, marketplace and consumer transparency tools to predictive analytics engines.
Kevin connects with Lou Diamond on this episode pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive.
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Rob Thomas is the Founder and President of RobThomasUSA, and he is the creator of the Rob Thomas Method (RTM) of Networking and Networking in Diners. Rob is an entrepreneur, the author of Who Do You NEED to Meet? and is a dynamic public speaker.
Rob works with business professionals to help them develop their networking skills to help them achieve business and personal success. Through his unique brand of networking, built on the adage “It’s not what you know, but who you know”, Rob teaches and coaches business owners, senior executive and sales professionals how to identify, maximize, refine and nurture your network of contacts. Rob lives in Milford, CT with his wife Jen and his two sons, Christopher and Luke.
While he can’t sing or play the guitar, this former Eagle Scout did work at Disney World but is no "Goofy" when it comes to connecting. Simply put, Rob Thomas is Smooth!
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Sometimes you find something you misplaced and it has an appreciated value beyond your expectations.
Well more than a year ago we did a catch up episode with Alexa Curtis and it never made it to the show stream.
The team at Thrive LOUD dug it up and it's pure GOLD!
Enjoy, what was, a Thrive LOUD Catch-up episode with Alexa Curtis recorded on Instagram LIVE right around the time of the 500th episode of Thrive LOUD.
You can also check out Alexa's OG appearance on Thrive LOUD.
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Dan Ashburn and his industry-leading team are responsible for delivering 8-figures in annual sales on Amazon. Operating in online marketing for 17 years, he is an international speaker, advisor, co-founder of SellerEvents, co-founder of Titan Network, head mentor on China Magic and more recently the co-creator of Amazing Selling Machine.
Dan comes on Thrive LOUD to chat with Lou about where things are headed in the space and what he's truly excited about moving forward.
Having left a successful career on Wall Street to pursue her vocation as an artist, Virginia Dutton lives and works in New York, New York.
She has an uncanny aptitude for sensing, focusing, and expressing energy in color and texture are at the heart of her gift for painting.
Her ability to express herself through different and unusual media creates art in which energy takes chromatic, solid form.
In a different type of podcast, hear Virginia's story and then watch her brilliance at work as she captures Lou's energy on canvas in this interactive podcast.
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Athena Severi is known the world over as the “Goddess of Networking” and a key person to know in the online sales sector. With 15 years of Marketing and PR experience, she is a Sales Training master and renowned Public Speaker. As an expert at building communities and creating unique Mastermind groups with top names in various eCommerce sectors, she is also known to host and organize international Summits for Entrepreneurs as well as global sourcing trips to China.
Athena is the Co-Founder of the 8-figure company, Titan Network, an exclusive invite-only network of elite Amazon sellers. Athena is a strong, powerful, female entrepreneur who is dominating Amazon and is known for helping fellow entrepreneurs to achieve lifestyle freedom.
Athena raises the energy level as she connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Christopher coaches men to master themselves and go within to manifest their dream reality outside. From the time we were children, we were sold that to be “worthy” and “valuable” we’re supposed to be tough, not show any emotions, be strong and muscular, have a fancy car, clothes, and house, supposed to have it all together and have all the answers. We’re programmed to believe that our answers and glory awaits us in war and battles, sleeping with women and having a fast and furious life.
Christopher Burns is on a mission to surround himself with legendary human beings and leaders because he’s committed to being the best version of himself. He serves men because there are many women’s coaches out there and there’s a fraction of that support available for men. Men are more likely to commit suicide. Men are more likely to keep their emotions pent up and they either explode in violent ways or through abuse with toxic substances or habits.
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David Mowery is The Chairman of Mowery Consulting Group, LLC – a public relations, public affairs and political consulting firm, based in Montgomery, Ala.
David is a member of The American Association of Political Consultants Inaugural Class of 40 Under 40, The University of Georgia’s 2014 Class of 40 Under 40 Alumni, and was named a Rising Star by Campaigns and Elections Magazine in 2011. He is a 1999 graduate of The Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at The University of Georgia.
David’s experience as a fundraiser, political strategist and message maven and early adopter of digital technology, combined with on the ground experience have made him a sought after commodity and trusted advisor in his adopted home state of Alabama.
His access and knowledge of the Alabama press, as well as ability to bend the ear of reporters regionally has given him a hidden hand in many of the bigger stories to emerge from Alabama in recent years.
David was featured on CNN and MSNBC more than 50 times in 2017 during the special election between Roy Moore and Doug Jones, and has been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg News, The Wall Street Journal, and numerous other national and local publications.
Enjoy this engaging conversation as "Chairman Mow" connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Jen Hope is a Business and Executive Leadership Coach who leans on more than 20 years of executive experience, business acumen, and empathy to create a safe coaching environment where leaders can grow and thrive.
Jen partners with leaders responsible for scaling organizations and has a wealth of experience in growing startup companies. Her business acumen and hands-on executive experience allow her to create a culture of courage in high-performance environments, hone leadership skills and empower the next generation of leaders to maximize business outcomes.
Jen has experience in growth marketing and is an expert at scaling businesses. She keeps coaching clients and teams moving forward with clarity, focus, humor and structure built on trust and positivity.
Listen in to this engaging episode to learn why Jen is the "chief bullshit slayer" and is helping people keep it real.
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Kate O’Neill is founder and CEO of KO Insights, a strategic advisory firm committed to improving human experience at scale.
Kate is widely known as the “Tech Humanist.” She is helping humanity prepare for an increasingly tech-driven future with her signature strategic optimism.
Her latest book, A Future So Bright: How Strategic Optimism Can Restore Our Humanity and Save the World is EXACTLY what we all need right now.
Hit the play button to hear this amazing conversation as Kate catches up with Lou Diamond.
Click here to watch the video of their LIVE recording of this interview from (9/9/21)
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John Vuong is a seasoned sales professional and Internet marketer with an exceptional track record helping companies grow their clientele and profits.
Over the last 15 years, He has developed a deep understanding of local marketing dynamics and consumer behavior. his entrepreneurial spirit and experience working with more than 5,000 local business owners inspired him to start his own company, Local SEO Search, in 2013. Local SEO Search has been recognized as a top SEO agency in Canada and you get to learn all about it as John connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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NYTimes and USA Today Bestselling Author Darynda Jones has won numerous awards for her work, including a prestigious Vivian, a RITA, a Golden Heart, and a Daphne du Maurier, and her books have been translated into 17 languages.
As a born storyteller, Darynda grew up spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, certain they went away the better for it. She penned the international bestselling Charley Davidson series and is currently working on several beloved projects, most notably the Sunshine Vicram Mystery Series with St. Martin's Press and the Betwixt and Between Series of paranormal women's fiction. She lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband and two beautiful sons, the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys.
Pulled from their episode on Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive, Darynda shares with Lou her latest book, "A Bad Day for Sunshine" on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Rob Ferre is an entertainer, speaker, game show host & Master of Ceremonies from Salt Lake City. He founded his company Life of the Party Entertainment in 2007 after spending 3 years in the family entertainment capital of the world, Orlando, Florida, where he worked for Disney, Universal and Nickelodeon.
His entertainment company has been awarded Best of State three years running for Event DJ Services. He has presented & entertained for business professionals throughout the country. Rob is currently serving on the Advisory Board for the American Disc Jockey Association & is the President of the Mountain West Chapter of the National Speakers Association.
Rob connects shares with Lou his journey and his passion for getting people to be the first to come on stage and the last to leave the party.
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Bill Humbert has been a Recruiter for 40 years, in an industry where fewer than 1% of Recruiters make it past 10 years. He pivoted every time he hit a wall. His business has been referred to as RecruiterGuy.com since 2001. His clients are spread across the US and many industries. He only recruits for 1 company at a time and charges a flat monthly fee. “Just show me what the person looks like, and I will recruit them for you.” It must work. Many clients work with him as many as 4 or even 10 times over many years.
Bill has written 3 books, the third is scheduled to be published in September – Expect Success! The Science Of The Over 50 Career Search. For the past 66 consecutive weeks, he has published two RecruiterGuy Thought Leadership Blogs per week - #TalentAttraction #Tuesday and #JobSearch #Friday. Some Business newspapers have begun to publish selected blogs once a month.
He speaks to Associations and Companies on Talent Attraction. His signature speech is Make Your Company ROAR (Recruit, Onboard, Actuate, and Retain) Top Talent. He speaks on College and University campuses on The Secret Of A Successful Job Search.
Listen in as Bill shares his journey with Lou from a near encounter with Spahn Ranch to a life-long mission of helping others find the talent they need.
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For the 666th Episode of Thrive LOUD - we brought back author and speaker Sharón Lynn Wyeth.
Sharón has spent the last 40 years developing the field of Neimology® Science. So who better than her to look into the meaning of the names linked to the number '666' - the 'devil' and 'Lucifer'.
We also look at some of the recent names that have been affecting all of us.
And also make sure to check out Sharón's original episode on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
Ryan Richards has paved an incredible track record of success leading brand strategy teams and departments for many of the world’s Leading Creative Agencies, Fortune 500 Corporations, and Startups. At BBDO NY, Ryan led a team and budget of 10 strategists that repositioned AT&T from a phone company to a connected everything company. In this role, he activated a $3.6b marketing budget to drive all verticals from network to enterprise to smart homes as well as their merger with DirectTV.
Driven by a desire to direct creative capabilities toward real human and social problems, Ryan co-founded innovation labs at both DDB Sydney and BBDO NY, where they would crowd-source community problems then develop customized product and platform solutions. Ryan co-founded his record label On Point Productions which made him an easy choice to lead the team that launched Powerbeats Pro with Apple, while managing an impressive roster of 30 athletes from LeBron James to Simone Biles around the Beats Product with the creative agency Zambezi LA. It was here he also developed Venmo’s first brand strategy as it began to monetize its massive cultural platform and launched James Harden’s first signature shoe with Adidas.
In Sydney, Ryan led brand strategy for the world’s most awarded Volkswagen team, developed an industry first augmented reality platform for McDonald’s, ran strategy for the Mars Wrigley portfolio and embedded Gatorade into Cricket at DDB Sydney. At George Patterson Y&R Sydney (the first agency in Australia), Ryan led the launch of a new team for the AFL (Australia’s NFL) and created a master brand strategy and music festival for V8 Supercars (Australia’s Nascar). Most recently, he started his own brand development agency to help post-raise startups define compellingly distinct brand narratives and develop their companies from logo through new product innovations. This has included launching a virtual mental health clinic in Canada, to helping Keurig Dr Pepper launch new products and brands that meet market needs.
At AIMCAST, Ryan is responsible for formulating a compelling brand identity and messaging that resonates with all AIMCAST stakeholders and brings AIMCAST brand engagement to the next level.
He shares with Lou - who has been working intricately with Ryan - about the changing-work environment and how AIMCAST is helping grow the people within companies and make the work environment a better place to be for everyone.
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Jena Axelrod is director and producer of the film Absurdity of Certainty, a surreal, spiritual, science documentary on the rise of the rigidity and polarization in the Western worldview, featuring Pari Center founder F. David Peat. Former author of a column ilLogic for SoulPancake where she flushed out many of the ideas for the film. Jena works as a comedian on stage and radio, most notably on Jackie's Jokehunt on Howard 101 on SiriusXM.
After Jena's original appearance on Thrive LOUD, Jena shares the continuing story of this film and how HER story in making this film helped bring the whole 'absurd' project together.
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Keith Smith, co-Founder, and CEO of Payability, originally hails from the Pacific Northwest and now calls New York City home. Keith spent the initial few years of his career working as an analyst at a few financial institutions before founding CyberMortgage and then Zango. Keith was most recently co-Founder and CEO of BigDoor, which provides loyalty programs to large consumer brands, including; NFL, MLB, CBS, Viacom, and Starbucks. A successful entrepreneur, Keith regularly lends his time to early-stage startups via TechStars and also serves as an advisor, investor and board member for multiple tech startups.
Keith checks in from the back woods of the state of Washington to connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Kirk Cooper is a former high school teacher turned CEO, who left his former career to start his own successful company, Ecom Automation Gurus. His business builds automated, highly profitable eCommerce stores for its users. They have helped dozens of investors make 5-figures a month passively. Kirk is an Entrepreneur.com contributor, and has been featured on Success Profiles Magazine, Thrive Global, and more.
Kirk is just launched his new book: "Scratch & Claw: The Path To Entrepreneurial Greatness"
Learn his story here on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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For more than 25 years, Roberta Matuson, president of Matuson Consulting, has helped leaders in highly regarded companies, including General Motors, New Balance, and Microsoft, and small to medium-size businesses, achieve dramatic growth and market leadership through the maximization of talent.
She’s the author of six books including, Evergreen Talent: How to Seed, Cultivate, and Grow a Sustainable Workforce, and the international bestseller, Suddenly In Charge: Managing Up, Managing Down, Succeeding All Around, a Washington Post Top 5 Business Book For Leaders. Her newest book, Can We Talk? Seven Principles for Managing Difficult Conversations at Work will be released in September of 2021.
Roberta is one of a handful of people who have appeared as a guest of Bill O’Reilly’s on Fox’s O’Reilly Factor, and who left the show unscathed.
Listen in to see how she faired on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Kevin Urrutia is the co-founder of New York based Voy Media who specialize in creating for clients Facebook and Instagram ads that are sophisticated and super creative. Kevin's team are usually half on site and half around the world. During lockdown they have all been working remotely. Kevin also has his own podcast - Digital Marketing Fastlane which helps you to build. launch, grow and scale a successful online business.
Our founder Kevin’s been featured on Forbes, Adweek and given keynote presentations at several NYC digital marketing events. Kevin also hosts the Digital Marketing Fastlane podcast with over 150+ 5 star reviews.
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Milind Mehere is a serial entrepreneur, builder, thinker, angel investor, husband, and father. Milind founded YieldStreet on the simple belief that everyone, regardless of their net worth, should have access to make the most of their money. which is an investment platform that is changing how wealth is created by connecting investors to asset-based alternative investments.
Prior to YieldStreet, Milind spent nearly a decade scaling Yodle from $0 to $200M in revenue and employing more than 1,400, while helping hundreds of thousands of SMBs market their businesses online. Yodle was acquired by Web.com (Nasdaq: WEB) for $342M in 2016. Milind has a track record in building large scalable businesses and delivering life-changing products to underserved markets. Milind shares knowledge of investment and tech trends, company growth, building great teams, fundraising, and fan-favorite, fine whiskey.
When Milind is not working, you can find him watching the Patriots with his son, traveling with his wife, reading non-fiction, and running in Central Park while listening to his favorite podcast, Hidden Brain. Maybe, after this episode, he'll switch over to Thrive LOUD ;-)
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Genecia Alluora is a former Miss Singapore, Cafe Retail Chain Owner and Southeast Asia Woman of Excellence 2010, International Progressive Women 2019. She is awarded by Noble Queen Most Prominent Women Empowerment in 2020.
She is also a Business Coach and awarded as Mentor of the Year in Powerhouse Global Ltd., the Founder of Soul Rich Woman, the #1 female entrepreneur network in Southeast Asia that connects more than 200,000 women across the region in the ‘Soul F’ membership program.
For the past 17 years, Genecia coached celebrities, CEOs and politicians to be seen as a leader on stage. Today, with the Soul Rich Woman Blueprint and SRW academy, she mentors thousands of women to bring their business and leadership brand online.
Her vision is to support 1 million women to own and love the F-Word. You'll love this conversation spanning the globe as Genecia THRIVES LOUD with Lou Diamond.
John Swanson is the CEO of Wendell , a coaching company that focuses in the area of Mindset and Health. Previously, John was a professional athlete and the former CEO of Granite Games, Fast Factory Fitness and Factory Forged. He has partnered with companies like Nike and Reebok and has recently been featured in Yahoo! Finance, Entrepreneur and many others.
Listen in to learn how this former hockey professional has shifted his focus to a business coaching model that sets you free.
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After getting his Master's Degree in 2000 Judson Laipply has been entertaining and educating audiences all over the globe. With energy and engagement, comedy and content, wit and wisdom Judson provides keynotes and trainings that are as enjoyable as they are impactful.
Helping people and organizations deal with and create change while reminding them about the importance of growth and evolving Judson gives tangible action items and thought provoking insights into sustained success and joy.
On top of all that, he is the world's first YouTube Celebrity having had the first global viral video with his finale "The Evolution of Dance"
Judson shares his moves with Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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Jason Barnard (the Brand SERP Guy) is an author and digital marketing consultant. He specialises in Brand SERP optimisation and Knowledge Panel management.
Jason's first book, The Fundamentals of Brand SERPs for Business, was published in January 2022. He regularly publishes articles on leading digital marketing publications such as Search Engine Journal and Search Engine Land and regularly writes for others including Wordlift, SE Ranking, SEMrush, Search Engine Watch, Searchmetrics and Trustpilot.
Major marketing conferences worldwide regularly invite Jason to speak about Brand SERP and knowledge panels.
Spanning ' seasons his podcast, “With Jason Barnard…” has become a weekly staple in the digital marketing community.
Enjoy this educational episode as Jason Barnard comes on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Rachel DeAlto is a relationship expert, coach, media personality, and speaker. She is the author of “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)” (Simon & Schuster’s Tiller Press, Fall 2021). Rachel has appeared as a relationship expert on Lifetime’s Married at First Sight, TLC’s Kate+Date, and as the host of FYI’s Kiss Bang Love.
Listen in as you will easily be able to relate to Rachel on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Having delivered thousands of presentations over 2 decades, Jason Hewlett is the only speaker in the world teaching leadership in a performance of uncanny musical and comedy impressions, utilizing the legends of stage.
"The Promise" is a Keynote Speech that feels like a Show, with proven processes and immediately implementable takeaways to transform your business and leadership skills. Author of "The Promise To The One", debuting at #1 on Amazon, and one of the youngest inductees in the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame, Jason's talks inspire leadership from the perspective of a Promise, while giving attendees an engaging, entertaining, and educational experience all in one.
"The Promise" will move your attendees to greater potential, purpose, and to fulfill their individual and collective promise to your business. Listen to how Jason brings it all together on Thrive LOUD.
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amantha Roberts is an undeniable force of resilience and no stranger to catastrophic change.
Following multiple accidents and challenges in her home state, she leaned into the impenetrable perseverance of her youth and an unshakable belief that there must be more.
Having silently survived 12 years of chronic pain, a synergistic and transformational journey is now getting underway.
Her new podcast "Story Telling By The Numbers" is capturing engaging conversations of others making powerful transitions.
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Jesse Kay is a 20 year old entrepreneur and podcaster from New Jersey. He is currently a rising junior at Cornell University.
Outside of his studies, Jesse is the founder of Vyber Media , a digital consulting agency helping Fortune 500 brands, professional athletes and businesses better connect, engage and monetize their relationships via social media and digital marketing strategies. Clients have included Fanatics, Steiner Sports, and Pro Skater Paul Rodriguez.
Jesse also hosts Trendsetters with Jesse Kay, a podcast focused on sharing practical lessons and stories from some of the best minds on the planet to help inspire young men and women to become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. Past guests have included Mark Cuban, Jack Dorsey, Erika Nardini, Adam Schefter and Gary Vaynerchuk among others. Jesse has been featured in publications including Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, Inc & Entrepreneur Magazine.
Finally, Jesse is the cofounder of the Makin Lemonade Fund, a Gen Z led fund that has raised over $125,000 in COVID relief for The CDC Foundation, Direct Relief Fund and Feeding America.
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Jessica Woodbeck is the founder of the Thrive Realty Group.
She gained momentum as an expert negotiator and a big thinker while negotiating multi-million dollar IT contracts for General Motors. In 2015 she turned her dream of a life by design and her passion for real estate into a full-time career. Her relentless pursuit of serving others allowed her to launch a team with her husband (Justin) and grow their organization from $5 Million to $20 Million in 3 years, all while raising their 3 children. And they didn't stop there...
Jess and Justin continued their vision of Changing Lives & Building Wealth turning that $20 Million team into a $50 Million team, mortgage & title divisions, and in 2020 launched their boutique brokerage.
Jessica is a notable speaker and performance coach in and outside of the real estate industry. She has built her companies with an intense focus on leading from the heart and caring for wellness for the whole person.
Jessica connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Todd Cherches is the CEO & Co-founder of BigBlueGumball LLC, an innovative New York City-based consulting firm specializing in leadership development, management training, team building, public speaking, and executive coaching.
Consultant, trainer, executive coach, TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, panelist, professor, author, blogger, and thought leader in the field of leadership and visual thinking
His patented VisuaLeadership® approach will not only help you to see – and to communicate – more clearly, but will enable you to envision a future that you never even dreamed possible.
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S.G. Blaise was born in a faraway land of castles, monarchies and fallen dictatorships (aka Hungary). Hollywood movies were forbidden under Soviet oppression during her childhood, but her dad smuggled them anyway, risking his life not for profit but for his children to experience the magic and hope inherent in those stories.
Listen in to hear her amazing journey towards becoming an author and learn about her first novel, The Last Lumenian, in a special episode pulled from the Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive podcast.
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Kate Eckman is the author of The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life. She is a broadcast journalist and TV personality who brings her expertise in communications, performance, and mindfulness to her practice as a success coach for business leaders and professional athletes.
She earned a B.A. in communications from Penn State University, where she was an Academic All-American swimmer, and received her master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She graduated at the highest level from Columbia University’s executive and organizational coaching program and is a certified ICF coach (ACC) and a licensed NBI consultant.
Passionate about mindfulness practices for both brain and body health, she is also a meditation teacher and course creator for Insight Timer, the world’s number one–ranked free meditation app. Visit her online at kateeckman.tv. and www.thefullspiritworkout.com.
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With hundreds of episodes and thousands of listeners each week, it takes a whole team to get the Thrive LOUD podcast train rolling.
And onboard this super power engine are the wonderful Thrive LOUD interns that have helped produce this podcast over the years.
In previous semesters, Lou has interviewed the interns, engaged them in a fun conversation and, in some instances, the interns have hijacked the podcast and created an episode of their own.
However, this past year was a bit different…to say the least. In the spirit of this different year the Thrive LOUD interns decided to have a conversation about what it was like being in college this year amidst the pandemic.
From having to be on campus always wearing masks to learning virtually to having to socialize in a very unique environment.
Most recently, they have had to adapt to returning back to normal college life after living and studying through the pandemic.
Listen in as Cid Decatur, Seanie Clark, Soojin Kim, Fraya Salzman and Sophie Grippo have a conversation about being in college this year and what it was like for them and their peers.
Don't you worry, they do find the time to poke fun of Lou as well.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the Thrive LOUD interns — moving onward and upward on Thrive LOUD.
Stephanie Scheller is the Impact Authority, she has worked with more than 2500 companies in the past decade, using psychology to simplify sales, marketing & people management.
She is an accomplished speaker and a two-time best-selling author. In 2016 she founded Grow Disrupt, a San Antonio-based training organization empowering small business owners to thrive personally & professionally.
Stephanie is a TEDx speaker, a multi-Forbes award nominee, a 2020 Woman Business Owner of the Year Award Recipient, and dedicated to teaching the same skills that allowed her to build her business from scratch and walk away from her corporate job in less than five months.
Stephanie plays the violin, loves riding horses and Thrives LOUD every day. Enjoy this episode as she connects with Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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Maria Massei-Rosato wears many hats.
She's an executive with a record of enabling strategic partnerships and developing business critical tools. 35 year career at Federal Reserve Bank of New York with particular emphasis on working with businesses to build next generation products leveraging advanced analytics.
She's and educator. She's developed and teaches, Storytelling with Data, a graduate course at The New School’s Parsons School of Design and conducts customized workshops based on this course for organizations interested in learning how to apply storytelling techniques to their data.
She's a writer - a creative non-fiction author, specializing in memoir and essays. Published works in Poets & Writers Magazine, Brain Child Magazine, Boomer Lit Mag, Tell Us A Story, and Mutha Magazine. Memoir manuscript selected as a semi-finalist and essay “The Joyful Mysteries” a finalist, in the William Faulkner Creative Writing Competition.
She's an award-winning screenwriter of Lost in Control, which has placed in 15 film festivals, winning best screenplay in Milan International Film Festival and Montana Covellite Film Festival.
Maria brings it all together in an engaging conversation on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Dr. Petra Deeter is an award-winning film director and a social impact builder. As a filmmaker, she has made films in many genres, focusing on using the visual story medium to tell the stories that matter. Her film "Reborn" , about domestic violence, premiered at the legendary Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, won over 2-dozen international awards and screened at festivals and theatres around the world.
Her upcoming film is a feature-length documentary "At All Costs" that examines a 5- year custody battle and the system failure that led to the murder of a 10yo boy by his father. As a survivor of child abuse and domestic violence, she is passionate about creating social impact to advocate for victims.
She is the founder of Victim To Hero Institute where she provides resources and support for victims, raises public awareness, and champions system and social changes.
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Several years ago, having no business background or training Manuel Suarez started a business, launching his own brand. Within a year, through his study and application of Social Media Advertising, it was a multi-million dollar company. He sold it a few months later.
Then he took his father's company from two million dollars in revenue — in one country, to forty million dollars in eight countries, in four years.
Since then he has offered his expertise to other companies and has helped generate over 2 billion views across different channels, and have helped generate millions of followers. He started his own Agency, Attention Grabbing Media and created his own course Social Media Marketing. Currently, Manuel runs an agency with more than 50 staff servicing hundreds of clients and students from different markets. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Lila Rose is a speaker, writer, and human rights activist. She founded and serves as president of Live Action, a media and news nonprofit dedicated to ending abortion and inspiring a culture that respects all human life.
Lila speaks internationally on family and cultural issues and has addressed members of the European Parliament and the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
She has been called the face of the millennial pro-life movement and regularly appears on and writes for major news outlets.
She also hosts the popular podcast The Lila Rose Show, which addresses topics like purpose, work, relationships and health.
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Helen Dayen is an executive coach with over 15 years of experience in leadership, sales, relationship management, business development, and executive coaching. She specializing in elevating influential leadership, honing executive presence, building teams and fostering stronger professional relationships.
Helen works with professionals in high stress/high demand industries such as finance, technology, and law. Helen enhances the effectiveness of executives and high performers as they face inflection points in their careers and businesses.
Helen is a former Wall Street veteran who worked as a sales executive in fixed income for various investment banks. Her experience is in sales and relationship building, which allows her to bring the transformative power of effective communication and high emotional intelligence to her clients. With a clear message and strong connections, Helen’s clients can become better leaders, team players, and influencers.
Check out this special leadership operating manual from The Dayen Group.
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Joseph Fung is the CEO of Uvaro, a tech sales career accelerator, and of Kiite, a sales enablement platform purpose-built to provide sales teams with the information they need when they need it. A graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Computer Engineering program, Joseph’s a repeat Founder & CEO, and with multiple successful exits, and speaks frequently on the topics of sales leadership, diversity, and corporate social responsibility. He is an active early-stage investor who ensures that the majority of his investments are into women-led companies.
Listen and learn from Joseph as he shares some his ways to achieve unlimited income potential with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Simon Severino helps business owners in SaaS and Services (Consultancies, Agencies) discover how to be able to run their company more efficiently which results in sales that soar. He created the Strategy Sprints®️ Method that doubles revenue in 90 days by getting owners out of the weeds. Simon is the CEO and founder of Strategy Sprints which is a global team of certified Strategy Sprints®️ Coaches which has offers a customized strategy to help clients gain market share and work in weekly sprints which results in fast execution. He is also a Forbes Business Council Member, a contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine, and a member of Duke Corporate Education.
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Dan Soviero is an entrepreneur, athlete, laxer, problem solver and the founder of Signature Lacrosse.
He has been taking a “problem-solving” approach; to build innovative products, distribute them in disruptive ways, to progress the experience of the sport, and make the sport more accessible.
Listen in to this Forbes 30 Under 30 innovator and 'join the flock' as he shares his journey from his college dorm room to a multi-million dollar business (Signature Athletics) that's changing youth/team sports.
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John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker where he shows companies’ sales teams how to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories so they win more new business. From John’s award winning career at Conde Nast, he shares the lessons he learned that turns sales teams into revenue rock stars. His TEDx talk: Be The Lifeguard of your own life has over 1,000,000 views.
Clients love working with John because of his ongoing support after his talk which includes implementing the storytelling skills from his best-selling book and online course “Better Selling Through Storytelling.” His book is now required reading for the UTLA (University of Texas in LA) course on Entertainment and Media studies.
“John is part artist, philosopher, and sales crushing storyteller. Highly recommend John for any organization looking to change their selling style to be relevant, impactful, and to rise above the noise.” — Keith Griffis, Executive Director of Marketing, Olympus
He is also the host of “The Successful Pitch” podcast, which is heard in over 60 countries. These interviews make him a sales keynote speaker with fresh and relevant content.
John has been interviewed by Larry King and appeared on TV as an expert on “How To Ask For What You Want And Get A Yes.” John currently lives in Austin with Pepe, his King Charles Spaniel, who reminds him every day of the importance of belly rubs.
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Rayanne Irving has been a Sex Trafficked Child., Champion Cowgirl., World Traveller, Muay Thai Kickboxer, Keynote Speaker, Practicing Student of BioEnergetics., Mentor, Author, Podcast Host and today?? She's YOUR loudest Cheerleader!
Listen, bookmark and re-listen to this unbelievable conversation between Rayanne and Lou as Rayanne covers ALL OF THE ABOVE on Thrive LOUD.
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Jeff Dwoskin is a User Experience Expert. Social Media Guru. Influencer. Brand Builder. Comedian. Professional speaker. Box Breaker. Jeff is a co-founder of #Stampede helping brands that are really sucking at creating fun experiences online at scale to get them to engage better.
His brother Jon Dwoskin is a Business Coach, Author, Speaker & Podcaster. Jon helps business leaders that are successful, stuck, and ready to THINK BIG(GER), to get them to think very BIG and get them unstuck.
It's a sibling happening here on Thrive LOUD as the Dwoskin Brothers catch up with Lou Diamond.
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Kute Blackson is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as at outside events including A-Fest, YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization). He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world’s foremost authorities in the personal development industry. Winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award, Blackson is widely considered a next generation leader in the field of personal development. His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose.
Kute's new book just launched on May 4th is called The Magic of Surrender and Kute connects and chats with Lou about it on Thrive LOUD.
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Tim Ash is an acknowledged authority on evolutionary psychology and digital marketing. He is a sought-after international keynote speaker, and the bestselling author of Unleash Your Primal Brain and Landing Page Optimization.
Tim has been mentioned by Forbes as a Top-10 Online Marketing Expert, and by Entrepreneur Magazine as an Online Marketing Influencer To Watch.
For nineteen years he was the co-founder and CEO of SiteTuners – a digital optimization agency. Tim helped to create over 1.2 billion dollars in value for companies like Google, Expedia, eHarmony, Facebook, American Express, Canon, Nestle, Symantec, Intuit, Humana, Siemens, and Cisco.
Engage, connect and tap into your Primal Brain with Tim Ash on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Brant Pinvidic and his family are currently on an epic cross country RV adventure touring all 48 states looking for the most interesting people, the most inspiring places, and the most fun and exciting adventures.
About halfway through their journey, Lou decided to meet up with the Pinvidic family just outside of New York City; bring them some New York Bagels; and speak, not with Brant, but with two of his kids, Briana and Braden, to get a 'behind the scenes' perspective of this amazing trip and what it's meant to them.
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Donald Miller is the CEO of Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow a business. He is the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast and is the author of several books including the #1Wall Street Journal bestseller “Building a StoryBrand" and the recently released "Business Made Simple."
Donald connects with Lou on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Tracy Hazzard is a seasoned media expert with over 2600 interviews from articles in Authority Magazine, BuzzFeed, and her Inc. Magazine column; and from her multiple top-ranked videocasts and podcasts like The Binge Factorand Feed Your Brand – one of CIO’s Top 26 Entrepreneur Podcasts.
Tracy brings diverse views from what works and what doesn’t work in marketing, branding and media from thought leaders and industry icons redefining success around the globe. Tracy’s unique gift to the podcasting, marketing, and branding world is being able to identify that unique binge-able factor – the thing that makes people come back again and again, listen actively, share as raving fans, and buy everything you have to sell.
She is also the co-founder of Podetize where she is obsessively focused on helping Videocasters & Podcasters be Seen, Heard, Found & Rewarded
Listen in as Tracy connects with Lou about her journey, her work and, of course, Spaceballs!
Jane Atkinson is an author of four books including the bestseller The Wealthy Speaker 2.0, The Epic Keynote and The Wealthy Speaker Daily Success Planner and Journal.
Over a decade as one of the top business managers for speakers including best-selling author‘s, celebrities and the industries most sought after.
Six years under the roof of a Texas speakers bureau, working both as an agent and manager of exclusive Speakers division.
Founder of The Wealthy Speaker School, which provides online courses, group coaching and live events for all levels of speakers.
Host of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast and frequent podcast guest.
Invited to speak at local, national, and international speakers associations on regular basis. Jane is known in the industry as the Speaker Launcher.
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Monica Dubay is a Master Transformational Mentor. Her book, the Amazon #1 Bestseller: Heal Your Mind Heal Your Life and The Mindset Mastery Method help people shift quickly and transform their lives from the inside out.
Monica combines spiritual energy release with mindset training, which cause clients to have rapid shifts in consciousness. They claim to have more healing with her in a few months than in many years of traditional therapy. She works with mission-driven entrepreneurs to help them align to their highest level and impact.
Jes Richardson has been burnt-out, burned-down, and fucking fried... but she learned to rise, again and again. She started hustling in 1992 when entrepreneurship sunk its teeth into her soul. In 1998, she experienced the power of online business, the tech blew her mind.
Over the last 23 years, she has worked with everyone from Combat Veterans, Families, and Trafficking Survivors to Celebrities and C-Suite Entrepreneurs. thrive at the intersection of relationships and business.
She is the author of "Everything I Know I Learned From My Pimp!" - surviving trafficking and the anti-trafficking movement.
The mother of five humans (four still at home), a traveler, a free-spirit with a fierce rebellious streak, and a survivor of just about everything. She lights fires to feel joy because she's lived through the fire and truly THRIVES LOUD...
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Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing.
Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia’s Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play. Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 for his organizational development work around dealing with toxic people in the workplace.
His work has most recently been featured in the NY Times, Mashable, & Upworthy. He has also been featured on AJ+, SoulPancake, the SF Chronicle, and CNN. While we spend most of our time pretending to be important, serious grownups, it's when we let go of that facade and just play, that the real magic happens. Fully embracing your own nerdy genius — whatever that is — gives you the power to make a difference and change lives.
Jeff believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner child, we can find our purpose and, in turn, help to create a better world.
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Tina Tran has led business development at three successfully acquired startups, and currently leads mobile platform and OEM partnerships at Microsoft. Previously, Tina led AR/VR Future of Work enterprise partnerships at Facebook and a $10M educational VR content fund at Oculus.
Tina’s work in tech connects to her core value of equal access to opportunity. Coming to the U.S. as a refugee, she had few resources and has a unique perspective on what it takes to thrive amidst adversity. Today, Tina is focused on making a difference in people's lives, particularly as it relates to economic empowerment, unlocking access to opportunity, and encouraging women and girls to shoot for the moon.
To this end, she serves on the board of directors at Hello Neighbor, an organization that strengthens communities by matching resettled refugee families with dedicated neighbors to help them thrive in their new lives in the U.S. Tina is also an advisor for Nomi Network, a non-profit that fights modern day slavery and human trafficking through economic empowerment programs.
Tina graduated from the prestigious Presidential Leadership Scholars Program, a partnership between the George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Lyndon Johnson, and George Bush presidential centers. She is one of 59 national up- and-coming leaders recognized for her commitment to solving some of our nation’s most pressing problems.
Tina is one of the 43 immigrants/refugees that President George W. Bush paints for his new book of portraits "Out of Many, One."
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Bob Sloan is the managing partner of S3 Partners -- a financial technology and data company where their clients use their technology and data for better outcomes in their investment process, decisions and relationships.
Listen in as Bob shares his knowledge of the space and how he loves the space he gets to play in.
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Dr. Lauren Cook is a therapist, speaker, and author. She travels around the country sharing how we can cultivate a life in accordance with our values. Lauren is passionate about bringing mental health to people of all ages, as she recognizes that wellness continues throughout our lives. Lauren integrates positive psychology, gratitude, and neuroscience into her work to inform her evidence-based teachings. She specifically practices third wave tenets (CBT, ACT, and DBT) to help her clients apply mindfulness and cognitive flexibility for intentional living.
Dr. Lauren Cook began her training at UCLA, where she majored in Psychology and Communication Studies. She then earned her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California. It was during this time that Lauren became trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and learned how to help families and couples integrate healthy communication strategies while building greater emotional closeness.
She believes that any person, no matter what symptoms they are experiencing, deserves to live a meaningful and enriching life. Stigma should never get in the way. She connects with Lou Diamond here on Thrive LOUD.
Dr. Candice Williams is a Pain Management Anesthesiologist turned Music Producer and Health Coach. She has successfully navigated the journey past her fear of change and uncertainty to pursue her life-long passion for music. Dr. Williams creates music for healing /relaxation and is a curator of uplifting messages, embodied her recent album release, Serenity Sounds: Music for Healing, Relaxation and Sleep. Her goals include having her music played in hospitals and used for therapy in various settings and writing music that uplifts the African American Community. Her album, Black Beauty by J.N.C., a collaborative project is in progress. Their single, Black Beauty, is currently available on all outlets. She is passionate about giving back to her community through educating students about STEAM careers and works to increase diversity in medicine through coaching, mentorship and speaking.
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Gayle Edwards is an International, award-winning Global Impact & Brand Strategist, Author and Speaker who empowers and educates Conscious and Purpose Driven Entrepreneurs and Organizations to build impactful businesses through leveraging their brands and build their identity and authority within their marketplace! Gayle is also an Advocate for the UN Global Goals, in particular Goal No. 5 which is Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women & Girls and centers much of her around this goal.
As the Founder of Brand You Consultancy Ltd, Gayle blends her spiritual gifts with over 30 plus years’ experience in Marketing, Branding, Communications, Training & Coaching to help Entrepreneurs and Corporate Professionals to boost their identity, create more impact, extend their influence to sharpen up their digital image and offline presence. Gayle is the creator of the trailblazing “Standing up in Your own Hallelujah” Personal Branding process. It is this same innovative process that also forms the basis of The Audacity to be Authentic Diversity & Inclusion Program which Gayle delivers to Organizations and Corporates committed to progression and change.
Gayle is also a Co-Author of the International No. 1 Bestseller, The Law of Brand Attraction which was published in May 2020 to provide Entrepreneurs and Business Owners with success strategies and hope during the recent global pandemic. The Law of Brand Attraction topped the Amazon Best Sellers list in the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Australia and the U.S.
Gayle has delivered keynote speeches for organizations as well as national and international conferences. Gayle interviews Entrepreneurial Disruptors from around the globe as the host of The Dare to be Awesome Podcast Show and is also a co-host of The Entrepreneurs Sushi Club podcast.
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Kristina Paider – “KP” – is a world-class marketer and storyteller. Her company, The Hollywood Approach, helps people accelerate results in their business and life.
She’s a marketing executive helping billion dollar brands and moonlights as a screenwriter. She’s got an action-thriller script which sold this summer. And her new book, The Hollywood Approach, just came out.
She travels by motorcycle, jumps into waterfalls and is a guest chocolate chef and has a blast here with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Nutrition-Focused Entrepreneur Sean Folkson founded Nightfood after battling for decades (mostly unsuccessfully) with nighttime cravings. In search of healthier snacks and better sleep, Nightfood was born.
With over 80% of adults snacking regularly at night, and almost everybody wanting better sleep these days, Nightfood sleep-friendly ice cream is quickly rolling into supermarkets across the country.
Listen in as Sean shares his journey in providing delicious, nutritious snacks we all crave.
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After serving the St. Louis Cardinals as their Medical and Rehabilitation Coordinator, Dr. David Meyer PT, DPT wrote “Injured to Elite: A Guide to Empowering Yourself to Transform Your Life After Injury”, to empower the world with a newfound mental approach to physical rehab.
During his time working for the Cardinals, he discovered a new appreciation for the psychological implications of sports rehabilitation after seeing the profound impact it had on players and began developing a comprehensive approach to integrating mental skills and strategies into the physical rehabilitation process.
While now serving as an advocate for athletes going through adversity and working towards advanced credentials with the Association of Applied Sports Psychology, as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, his mission has become to “Empower those facing physical challenges to transform their lives through an optimal state of body, mind, and spirit.”
David has now created a community of developing sports professionals and athletes that all identify with being an underdog, in order to change the future of sports performance and healthcare. Listen in as David connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Ming Shelby is an educator, speaker and podcaster with a focus of building a community of courage.
Ming is an interactive and engaging speaker who meets your audience where they are by sharing real life experience, motivation, and strategies. She has been a career-long educator with a focus of always creating the best learning experience for students. She is the host of the "Courage Up" podcast and is on Thrive LOUD as part of our continuing series of elevating the brilliant minds of women.
Ming loves connecting with others, inspiring them to be courageous in their lives. Listen in as she shares her passion with Lou.
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Hayley Luckadoo started her entrepreneurial journey as a wedding planner, before opening a second business as well. She’s now a serial entrepreneur in the digital marketing space, and hosts her passion project, the Females On Fire podcast. Since she started out in business when she was still in college, she’s had a different business journey than most, and loves sharing her best advice for fellow entrepreneurs.
More than that, she loves inspiring other women to not only succeed in business, but go after their biggest, wildest dreams and enjoys creating motivational content through various personal development platforms. Hayley isn’t your typical speaker, and takes a more comfortable approach to connecting with her audience, always focusing on keeping the energy high and even getting them on their feet. Though she identifies more as an introvert in a one-on-one setting, Hayley speaks to her audience like she’s their best girlfriend, and loves any opportunity to have fun and connect with people.
Enjoy this fun conversation as Hayley and Lou connect on Thrive LOUD as part of the 'elevating the brilliant minds of women' series continues.
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r Viola Pierce. is the CEO and the founder of VP Nursing Leadership, Training and Coaching. She has been a nurse for more than 25 years of experience and has worked across various specialities in nursing including urgent care, OB/GYN, home health and nursing homes with the majority of her tenure spent in emergency medicine.
She is a John Maxwell certified speaker, coach and trainer and has a passion for leadership. She has served as the President of the local Emergency Nurses Association, serves on the Advisory Committees for North Carolina Wesleyan and ECPI’s Nursing Programs.
She is an active member of the Women’s Professional Networking group. The morning show that streams live on Facebook and YouTube called, “Morning Infusion with Dr. V.” brings a great deal of enjoyment to many listeners.
She is an international speaker but mostly loves helping nurses find their brilliance in family, fitness, finance, spirituality and leadership.
Continuing the series of elevating the brilliant minds of women, enjoy this fun conversation between Viola and Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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Emilio Palafox is a renaissance man - relationship renegade!
He is the Co-Founder & Connection at @relationship.renegades along with former Thrive LOUD Rockstar Rachele Brooke Smith.
He is a leader of the NEXT GENERATION OF E-LEARNING, a sales leader for PEMF WELLNESS TECHNOLOGY and an actor to boot!
Listen in as Emilio shares his incredible journey with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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“Sales Success Expert”, speaker and best-selling author Ron Karr is back on Thrive LOUD.
Ron just released his new book - "Velocity Mindset" - and shares some of the behind the scenes of pulling together the book, pushing through open-heart surgery, and providing the ultimate resource that every leader needs in today's world.
Listen into this conversation pulled from a Thrive LOUD LIVE episode in April 2021 and also check out the special promotion he is giving away.
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Joseph Jaffe is an author, entrepreneur and content creator. As a consultant and thought leader in the marketing and innovation space, he has worked with countless fortune 500 companies, as well as startups. As a speaker, Joseph delivers a brilliant, high impact message with innovative and practical advice for movement towards growth.
Jaffe has written 5 books including: Life After The 30-Second Spot, Join the Conversation, Flip the Funnel and Z.E.R.O. His latest book is “Built to Suck: The Inevitable Demise of the Corporation…and How to Save It?” Visit builttosuck.com to find out how you can suck less.
Most recently, Joseph has created CoronaTV, a show born in a global pandemic but not defined by it. He has squeezed the juice of brilliance out of hundreds of incredible thought leaders...which is why "Double J" thrives LOUD.
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Lorraine Dallmeier is the award-winning CEO of Formula Botanica, the online organic cosmetic formulation and business school, which has trained over 11,000 organic formulators and indie beauty entrepreneurs in 170+ countries. A Biologist and Chartered Environmentalist by training, Lorraine loves sharing her mantra of hard work, perseverance and systemization to get the message out to more female entrepreneurs that sustainable online business success is within their reach.
Listen in to one of the more impressive entrepreneurs you'll ever come across.
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Claudia Sasse is a heart-centered visionary intuitive and catalyst for light-filled transformation. One of her greatest joys is supporting her multi-talented clients to channel the wholeness of who they are into meaningful, joy-filled work that not only changes the world but also nourishes their soul.
She uses her multiple claire-sensory gifts and her down-to-earth practicality to help them build the energetic foundation, create the framework, and discover the golden thread that allow them to move forward with their life/soul mission with clarity, ease, and confidence — often thriving outside of the confinement of any previous “boxes.”
She is not only hopeful but actually excited about the new world she sees emerging. More recently she became the channel and author of the upcoming book LoveBytes -- a transformational journey home to yourself. She has been guided to live on the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii and invites you to join her on these powerful lands of raw creative power and sweet mamma love for your own personal life-changing retreat.
Part of the continuing series "Elevating the Brilliant Minds of Women" - enjoy this conversation between Claudia and Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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Dana Bowling is a business and motivational coach with a passion for inspiring women in the beginning stages of starting a business. She has helped hundreds of women who have big dreams, huge ideas, and tons of passion get over their fears to launch and grow their companies onward and upward.
She is the host of the AMP it UP podcast - a show for Ambitious, Motivated, and Positive women. In addition, she coaches people on exploding their brand on Instagram & Clubhouse.
Dana connects with Lou as they talk about all the HOT socials - Instagram, TikTok, Clubhouse and even Peloton.
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Dr. Angela Alexander is an Audiologist that has evaluated and provided therapy to hundreds of clients to help them hear and understand more quickly and accurately over more than a decade.
She owns and operates Auditory Processing Institute (APD Support), where she trains her peers in the skills needed to provide effective APD diagnostic and therapeutic options. In addition, APD Support is a series of self-paced, online learning modules to improve auditory skills from the comfort of home.
While in-clinic treatment is individualized, 95% of the activities completed in each lesson to improve skills are similar across clients. The lessons provided in this program guide the client through a series of exercises each week to increase auditory skills and decrease listening effort.
Listen in as Angela shares with Lou on Thrive LOUD what APD is and her passion for those living with it.
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Dom Faussette is an award winning speaker, best selling author and founder of ThinkReactlead LLC,
He is a master at building strong teams by using effective communication, diversity and rapport. He is a strong believer in vulnerable leadership and enjoys sharing real-world insights that will help both leaders and team members achieve bigger goals today and also build new leaders for tomorrow.
He also hosts The Think-React-Lead Show on 960 The Patriot KKNT-AM in Phoenix, Arizona.
Listen in and enjoy one of the smoothest sounding speakers with a 'spot-on' message.
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Amberly Lago is a leading expert in the field of resilience, transformation, and health and wellness. She shares her passion for turning tragedies into triumphs at exclusive workshops, public events, and corporate summits, and schools. She offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to teach others how to tap into their superpower of resilience and persevere through any of life's challenges. She offers hope and solutions for anyone living in chronic pain and has been featured on NBC's Today Show and featured in magazines such as Shape, Fit Pregnancy, Health, and Disability Magazine. The is a Texan living in California with her husband and two daughters and is out to change the world.
Learn how the term "True Grit & Grace" equates to every aspect of Amberly's life - (podcast, book, story and message).
And hear about an incredibly SMALL WORLD STORY with Amberly and Lou being in the same place at the same time.
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As a resiliency expert, 5X author, executive coach and speaker, Allison Graham works with accomplished professionals and business owners so they can do all they do without the guilt, destructive stress and risk of burnout.
Her problem-solving framework, tackles topics such as efficiencies, productivity, imposter syndrome, chronic worrying and revenue generation.
Her latest book, Take Back Your Weekends, is the ultimate guide to taking back your power, your life and, of course, your Saturdays and Sundays.
Pulled from their LIVE session on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube enjoy this fun Thrive LOUD CatchUp episode between Allison and Lou.
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Proving the impossible is possible!
For the last 10 years Marisela Abasta has been helping people who are stressed out, overwhelmed feeling stuck in life by teaching them a powerful process to getting unstuck so they can live life with more Confidence, Clarity and Courage! But she’s on a mission to stop suicides by sharing with the world what depression really is. She’s passionate about changing the way the world sees and understands depression. No longer seeing it as an incurable disease but seeing as a symptom of unprocessed emotions from our past.
She lived it! She healed it! She teaches it!
She is the founder of The Life Empowerment Academy and creator of the Life Empowerment Process.
Marisela is a mother of 5 and grandmother of 1. She’s a retired Navy wife living in San Diego, CA with her husband of 29 years and her last 2 kids left at home Melodi age 15 and Elijah age 12.
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Kathy Klotz-Guest, MA, MBA, MLA, is a business storytelling strategist, author, speaker, and comedian. Founder of Keeping it Human, her mission is to help organizations turn jargon-monoxide into compelling business stories, abolish boring marketing, and uncover boldly creative ideas for marketing content, products, branding and more. She calls them idea orgasms!
A podcaster (Keeping it Human's Improvised Marketing Show), stand-up comic and improviser, Kathy has written two other short books on humor, content, and storytelling (The Executive's Bedtime Guide series) in addition to Stop Boring Me! How to Create Kick-Ass Marketing Content, Products and Ideas Through the Power of Improv." Her work has been published in Convince and Convert, Business of Story, Marketing Profs, Ragan.com, PR Daily, Business2Community, and CustomerThink. Her 7-year-old is still her favorite audience to make laugh.
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Inga Deksne is a social media and business strategist. She helps business owners establish their social media presence from scratch.
She created the High Impact Happiness brand because she loves working with businesses who create huge impact in the world and she wants them to be happy while they are running their business.
She is the proud founder of the “Magical Creators” community that has been running for three years now creating a space for business owners like you to get their social media help on-demand, mastermind with like-minded entrepreneurs and growing your business.
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In a bit of a twist, Thrive LOUD intern and producer of this episode Sophie Grippo sat down and interviewed Lou Diamond to commemorate the 600th episode of Thrive LOUD.
In this episode, entrepreneur and the founder of Thrive LOUD shares his move from working on Wall Street to starting Thrive. He also highlights the common theme of 'connecting' and how it is the center of all of the work he does...including this podcast.
While Lou did not want to make a 'big deal' about reaching this milestone episode, Sophie was not going to let this one slip by.
Enjoy this fun conversation, with a rather unique opening from one famous voice-over artist.
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Chef Lizette (Lizette Lopez De Arriaga) is OWNER of CHEF LIZETTE ENTERTAINMENT, a lifestyle brand advocating living more healthy using food as the foundation “one dish at a time”. Over the past 25 years of feeding the public Chef Lizette has cooked for over 5 million people including 5 US Presidents.
As a speaker she works with organizations, private clients and schools across the country giving engaging talks and cooking presentations focused on wellness and nutrition.
Throughout her career it’s been Chef Lizette’s JOY to work with community based organizations such as The American Heart Association and wonderful people like Lady Gaga, Tom Hanks and James Cameron.
Chef Lizette cooks up a heck of an episode with Lou Diamond as they cover her journey, her passions, her message and some of her favorite movies about chefs. Spoiler Alert: Classic breakdown of 4 amazing movings at the end of this pod.
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Trey Roth is a lifelong serial entrepreneur, platinum-selling songwriter and music producer, avid learner, hard worker.
He is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in marketing technology. Serial entrepreneur and skilled leader with a heart for growing people and businesses. He is the founder of YAY STACK -- a social network for authentic referrals and recommendations only.
Married to his middle school sweetheart, Ashley, and father of four - Trey brings the 'yay' to this amazing episode.
Even NBA Great Dwight Howard is in on the YAY STACK...
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Monica Tanner, married to her best friend, is a boss mom to 4 small humans, is a weekly podcaster at On the Brighter Side ~Marriage For Entrepreneurs and is a relationship and intimacy Sexpert.
She helps Passionate Entrepreneurs who are building or scaling their business stay happily married by up-leveling their commitment, communication and connection skills.
Her goal is to help you create a marriage that supports your business and a business that supports your marriage through her signature, proven system called Training in the Art of Sexpionage. Get ready to Thrive LOUD with Monica Tanner. ** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Nidhi Tewari, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, mental health therapist, international speaker, and entrepreneur located in Richmond, VA. She specializes in treating trauma, grief, and anxiety disorders. She works with corporations, health systems, and entrepreneurs to create a pro-mental health, trauma-informed workplaces, and she enjoys speaking on a variety of mental health topics.
Nidhi believes embracing your true, authentic self is the product of healing the wounds and traumas of the past.
Lindsey Curry, Bestselling Author, Speaker, Trained Dancer, Choreographer, Entrepreneur, Thought-leader, Wife, and Mom of 5 brings decades of lessons learned that will make you laugh, cry and best of all take you to the next level of your evolution. She brings a fierce wit to topics such as fear of failure, self- acceptance and what it really means to be yourself shamelessly. She is an ember carrier that holds just the right spark to ignite your fire within. Get ready because her new book Holy Shift! is the powerful breath of fresh air you’ve been waiting for!
Lindsey has been sought after for keynotes, breakout sessions, seminars, and business coaching for over a decade throughout the United States. Her highly intelligent, powerfully engaging, and authentic presentation style brings every topic she speaks on to life in a transformational way.
Enjoy this fun conversation between Lindsey and Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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Neil Sahota is a futurist and leading expert on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other next generation technologies.
He is also an IBM Master Inventor, former leader of the IBM Watson Group and professor at the University of California at Irvine.
He is the author of Own the AI Revolution (McGraw Hill) and works with the United Nations which uses AI to solve issues like poverty, homelessness and more.
Neil shares with Lou his thoughts on AI and our next big leap forward on Thrive LOUD.
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Born and raised in Kentucky, Vanessa Price first caught the wine bug working in a small winery down south. She followed her passion for wine and moved to New York City in 2007, starting as a sommelier on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. From there she moved on to wine education, PR and events for wine-focused client services, consulting for private wine collectors and wine lists in NYC restaurants, and as a distributor and importer, working with some of the most renowned restaurants and wineries in the world today. Through this years-long diverse education of the wine world, Vanessa decided to dedicate herself to being both a student and teacher of wine.
Today she is the Creative Director and Founder of The Vinum Collective, Vanessa is a graduate of and instructor for The Wine&Spirit Education Trust®. Her book Big Macs & Burgundy, was released with Abrams Publishing in October 2020 and is now a Washington Post Best-Seller. Price is partnering with Dan Abrams of ABC News on a winery project in the North Fork of Long Island. She is also developing a high-end restaurant concept called Maverick’s Montauk set to open in the Spring of 2022. Her mission is to help translate the complexities of wine to wine lovers the world over. Vanessa’s experience working in the wine industry is vast. She has worked for wineries, importers, distributors and buyers. She teaches (a very popular) wine class at Columbia University. She is a certified Level 4 Diploma of Wine and Spirits carrier. Most of all she has a passion for grape juice and all the people who make it, sell it, and live it. She also graduated from The American Musical & Dramatic Academy in NYC.
Have a taste, sip or partake in the entire conversation between Vanessa and Lou on Thrive LOUD.
Jesse Bradley is a former professional soccer goalkeeper, radio host, podcaster, author and speaker. He didn't grow up believing in God and never expected to become a pastor.
Yet his unique journey --
Overcoming life threatening illness (fight for my life for a year and ten years to recover), changing careers from soccer to pastor providing wisdom of servant leadership, becoming an advocate of adoption and living with passion---
is a story he shares with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Through her regular live streams, online courses – Tapping Into Abundance and Tapping Into Your Big Vision, her weekly Facebook show Big Vision TV and online community, Melanie Moore inspires you to not only think and dream bigger, but she also gives you the tools to help you change the trajectory of your life.
She helps people at a crossroads in their life to get clear on their vision, then to commit to this vision by taking bold action towards their goals and creating their dream life.
As part of the continuing series of "Elevating the Brilliant Minds of Women" Melanie connects with Lou from 'across the pond.'
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Brandy Wilson Edwards is a Texas attorney turned Empowerment Speaker and Coach in Dallas, Texas. She is the founder of The Self-Love Challenge and emphasizes the importance of self-love, confidence and courage.
Her message is a kind reminder to make empowering choices that help you believe in yourself more and love yourself without conditions
Part of Thrive LOUD's continuing series on Elevating the Brilliant Minds of Women….Brandy connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Charity Gibson is the National Account Coordinator for Peerless Umbrella, owner of Green Banana Social, a founding Chef and Executive Committee member of industry 501(c)3 PromoKitchen, and the host of the Badass Women of Promo Podcast.
She started her career on the distributor side of the promotional products and decorated apparel industry, and moved to the supplier/manufacturer side of things in 2015. She is most well known for her heavy engagement on social media, educational sessions and videos, mentorship, and creativity. While the promotional products industry will always be home, she is now opening up to share her expertise in strategic branding and marketing with the world at large as a consultant and keynote speaker.
She connects with Lou Diamond as part of the continuing series of "elevating the brilliant minds of women".
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Rachel Haley has worked in the finance and tech industry for the past 10 years. Rachel started her career at Hall Capital Partners in the portfolio management group, focusing on portfolio management, market analysis and financial modeling.
After Hall Capital, Rachel moved to Salesforce to work in the finance and strategy department. In 2015, she Co-Founded Clarus Designs, which now has over 100 employees globally.
Most recently, Rachel worked as the Senior Director of Sales Operations and Strategy at Snowflake, where she helped the company grow from 300 people to over 2,000 and more than 10X-ing in annual revenue.
Rachel connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Daniel Ponce De Leon is a professional baseball player, husband, father and author.
Daniel wrote a book entitled One Line Drive, about his return to pitching after being hit in the head on the mound in AAA.
He suffered a major brain injury and subsequent surgery/rehab. The story is about perseverance, family, faith, baseball, and triumph over tragedy that is extremely relatable to any person who has ever been told they weren't good enough, or someone who has regained their passion for God, or someone who has had relationship issues that they had to work through to become better people.
It is also a behind the scenes look at a current Major League Baseball player and what goes through their preparation to be the best.
Daniel connects with Lou Diamond and shares his story on Thrive LOUD.
Daniels book "One Line Drive" is available on March 9th, 2021 by clicking this link.
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Leslie Ehm will reach into your soul, pull out your most powerful authentic self, and help release your badass swagger into the waiting world. Former TV host and advertising Creative Director turned training guru, Leslie Ehm has spent decades traveling the globe with her award-winning company Combustion, working with executives and teams from top organizations like Google, Disney, Pepsico, TD Bank, Uber, HBO, Lenovo, and more. She’s turned technologists into creative forces, bankers into storytellers, and has brought a serious dose of badass-ness to boardrooms everywhere.
Fueled by her unrelenting passion for developing human potential, Leslie is now a Swagger Coach, author of Swagger – Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You Want, and a keynote speaker. She’s been called “better than therapy”, “a rock star”, “ass-kicking”, “a force of nature” and even “a witch”.
And she’s there for ALL of it.
Enjoy this simply awesome conversation with Leslie Ehm on Thrive LOUD.
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Lynda Sunshine West is a Mastermind/Accountability Coach who helps driven women entrepreneurs gain confidence to ask for their worth, clarity to attract clients TO them, and focus to get faster results.
For an entire year, in 2015, she faced one fear every day. In doing so, she gained an exorbitant amount of confidence and teaches her clients how to do the same so they get paid what they are worth. Her Women Action Takers Mastermind & Accountability program provides a supportive, judgment-free safe zone where her clients can share vulnerably in the strictest of confidence and not be judged.
With over 35 years of experience training hundreds of people on various forms of technology, she provides training for her clients who are stuck on the tech stuff. Lastly, she's produced more than 100 events (with up to 3,500 people in attendance) and proudly donates 10% of her profits to The Giving Angels, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to get homeless veterans off the streets and into homes.
This episode is part of a special series brought to you by SUCCESS.COM and THRIVE LOUD focused on “ELEVATING THE BRILLIANT MINDS OF WOMEN”.
Known as "The Collaboration Queen" Lynda shares her story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Rachele Brooke Smith is an Actress & Filmmaker 🎥 Mindset, Wellness, & Relationship Coach ❤️ Co-Founder at Relationship Renegades.
As an American actress and dancer, she has been featured in films such as Center Stage: Turn It Up, Bring It On: Fight to the Finish, and Burlesque.
When not acting, Rachele is involved in significant charity work. Smith is passionate about her charity, Unbreakable, which is active in humanitarian aid and volunteers her time to organizations benefiting the homeless, women, and children in need. She works closely with the following charities: The City of Angels Ballet, In A Perfect World, Red Eye and Global Angels. She also spends much of her time being active with her local church and volunteering for organizations benefiting the homeless women, and children in need.
This episode is part of a special series brought to you by SUCCESS.COM and THRIVE LOUD focused on "ELEVATING THE BRILLIANT MINDS OF WOMEN".
Listen in to a truly engaging and exciting conversation as Rachele shares with Lou the incredible personal challenges she has had to overcome and how she turned things around to be a truly thriving individual.
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Brooke Heym is the founder and CEO of GFR Enterprises LLC, a coaching, consulting, and cleaning company specializing in relationships and communications, outsourced operations and management, and commercial and residential cleaning. Brooke is an executive operations and business management consultant, and a highly sought-after relationship and sexual empowerment coach, helping people build better communication and relationships with themselves, their partners and families, and their co-workers and peers.
This episode is part of a special series brought to you by SUCCESS.COM and THRIVE LOUD focused on “ELEVATING THE BRILLIANT MINDS OF WOMEN”.
Listen in as Brooke shares with Lou how her life, her business, her podcast and her passion is all about "great fucking relationships" (GFR).
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1 New York Times bestseller of The Art of Having it All --- helping millions of readers worldwide shift their mindset from “CAN’T” to “CAN” --- Christy Whitman is BACK on Thrive LOUD.
Originally recored in a Thrive LOUD LIVE session - Christy reconnects with Lou and shares her new book, THE DESIRE FACTOR: How to Embrace Your Materialistic Nature to Reclaim Your Full Spiritual Power [Beyond Words | April 2021]
This new book offers readers and listeners the tools to find their happiness, abundance, and success by leveraging the desires they already possess.
Listen in as Christy shares: Desire Drains // Shedding the Guilt // Principle Professionals and The Hidden Desire – The #1 desire that people are too ashamed to allow to manifest itself
Enjoy this great episode with Christy Whitman!
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Known as “The Millennial Speaker”, Clint Pulver helps organization that want to retain, engage and inspire the younger generation. As the President and founder of The Center for Employee Retention, Clint has transformed how corporations like Keller Williams, AT&T and Hewlett Packard create lasting loyalty through his work and research as “The Undercover Speaker”. He has appeared on America’s Got Talent and in several different Feature Films with actors like Jack Black (School of Rock) and John Heder (Napoleon Dynamite). Clint was named one of Business Q Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” for his work in helping organizations elevate their “WHY” of mentorship in the workplace and how connected and engaged employees yield loyal and long-term retention within organizations.
For over a decade, Clint has dedicated his heart to helping organizations understand the younger generation and helping the younger generation to understand themselves. With a blend of humor, unforgettable stories, and actionable takeaways that stick, Clint convinces audiences on the power of The Mentorship Effect, and why some leaders create lasting loyalty and others don’t.
Clint's new book: I LOVE IT HERE: How Great Leaders Create Organizations Their People Never Want to Leave has unearthed how to retain and engage your employees.
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TEDx speaker, host of the incredibly popular The Self Employed Life Podcast, author of LINGO is back three years after his initial appearance on Thrive LOUD.
Jeffrey reconnects with Lou and talks about his upcoming book (Available Now for Pre-Order! Release date May 4, 2021) The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success.
NOTE: Click here to watch the video of Jeffrey and Lou's conversation recorded LIVE on January 20th, 2021.
Ron Lieber is the author of The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money, which was an instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller when it was released in 2015.
Ron has been the “Your Money” columnist for The New York Times since 2008. Before coming to The Times, he wrote the “Green Thumb” personal finance column for The Wall Street Journal and was part of the startup team at the paper’s Personal Journal section.
His newest work, “The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Roadmap for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make,” was published by HarperCollins in January, 2021 and is already a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller.
Listen in as Ron connects with Lou and shares some of the research, findings and "a-ha" moments he encountered in writing "The Price You Pay for College" and some of the tough challenges facing students, families AND higher learning institutions.
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Dale Favors has over 26 years of sales and sales leadership experience, working with firms such as Morgan Stanley, Bloomberg, Royal Bank of Canada, and Thomson Reuters. He is an experienced leader and passionate sales professional with a demonstrated history of managing teams in the financial services and financial technology industry.
One of Dale's valuable assets is his ability to bring people and/or businesses together for the purpose of creating revenue opportunities. He is a skilled communicator and business coach with expertise in Leadership, Demand Generation, Strategic Planning, Asset Management, Electronic Trade Execution, Prime Brokerage, Investment Advisory, Relationship Management.
Listen in as Dale connects with Lou about financial services, consulting, connecting, sales....and their moms.
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Beth Granger is all about Social selling (which really should be called social prospecting) She helps her clients make sense of it and embrace its power.
She's a trainer, coach, sales enabler and helps people to accelerate the LinkedIn, social sales, and social media learning curve.
Listen in as Beth shares with Lou how she drives business through social...most recently through Clubhouse + LinkedIn on this fun conversation on Thrive LOUD.
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Natalya Berdikyan is the Chief Energy officer and founder of Frontline Consulting and Life By Design Academy, a consulting and coaching firm that helps individuals and organizations grow to their full potential beyond existing borders and boundaries.
Originally from Moscow. She lived in the USA, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Germany. She has over 20 years of experience in building businesses in various sectors and geographies.
Her strength is always challenging the status quo, embracing and managing change and we fully embrace that in this interview as Natalya jumps in and interviews Lou half way through this engaging conversation on Thrive LOUD.
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Plucked from their original conversation on Thrive LOUD, Emmy award winning journalist, television correspondent, presenter, mentor, speaker, reporter and best-selling author of YOUR HIDDEN SUPERPOWER - Adrienne Bankert is feature in a Thrive LOUD minisode.
In this quick snippet, Adrienne spells out a very important difference between one's personal 'brand' and one's own 'identity. This unique distinction is a very key point and clarification that many need to hear.
Dive in and have a quick listen.
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Corinne Hancock is a globally recognized expert in building world-class leaders, effective teams and cultural proficiency, in chaotic environments. With over a decade of international aid and development experience working around the world developing bold leaders, building highly effective teams, conducting medical trainings and directly delivering medical care.
Corinne translates her expertise from working in chaotic environments into REAL RESULTS through EFFECTIVE and INTERACTIVE keynote presentations, corporate training and executive coaching, helping organizations and individuals THRIVE IN CHAOS.
Listen in as Corinne & Lou THRIVE LOUD in CHAOS.
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John Lee Dumas is BACK!!!
The host of Entrepreneurs on Fire where he's interviewed over 3000 of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs....has got a new book … The Common Path to Uncommon Success lays out the exact roadmap you need to unlock your potential and create the life you and your family deserve.
Get ready to IGNITE this episode has JLD is on Thrive LOUD.
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A sought-after keynote speaker, facilitator and coach, Alain Hunkins is a leadership expert who connects the science of high performance with the performing art of leadership. Leaders trust him to help unlock their potential and expand their influence, leading to superior results, increased engagement, higher levels of retention, and greater organizational and personal satisfaction. He has a gift for translating complex concepts from psychology, neuroscience and organizational behavior into simple, practical tools that can be applied on the job.
Listen in as Alain shares with Lou key components of his new book Cracking The Leadership Code.
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Michael Brody-Waite is a recovering addict, acclaimed speaker, Inc. 500 entrepreneur, award-winning, three-time CEO, a leadership coach, and author of Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It . His accomplishments include being named a Most Admired CEO, named to the Top 40 Under 40, and being recognized by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce as Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year.
Today, Michael is on a mission to teach individuals, organizations, and communities how to lead themselves by living mask-free. In his personal time, he is focused on being the best husband, father, and recovering addict he can be.
"Double-Click" into this episode and listen as Michael connects with Lou on the "intervention, recovery & sponsorship" ALL business leaders need.
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After years working as an Event Integration Agent - both representing professional keynote speakers and hiring speakers for events planners, Li Hayes endeavored to get more speakers to the Mainstage. Li launched Path to the Mainstage, a speaker development program, to provide the behind-the-scenes secrets that speakers need to know about the business of speaking. Path to the Mainstage gives emerging speakers, and speakers who use the stage as a way to accelerate their businesses, the skills they need to build successful speaking businesses.
Li shares her personal journey in a fun conversation with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Michelle Villalobos, Founder of "Superstar Activator," is the host of the Awaken Your Inner Superstar Podcast and creator of Superstar Business Breakthrough Program, Make Them BEG Personal Branding System, and Retreats to Riches online course, among others. Her mission is to activate influencers, leaders, and other Superstars to grow their businesses and their increase their impact in sustainable, energy-rich ways.
To that end, Michelle has been an accomplished consultant, speaker and mentor for over 13 years, delivering a variety of keynotes, breakouts, seminars, retreats, webinars, online courses and more to help leaders (and up-and-coming leaders) step into greater purpose, passion, and prosperity. Over the years, her most popular topics include “Work & Play, Every Day,” “Small Events, Big Impact,” “Awaken Your Inner Superstar,” “Make Them Beg,” and “Sales As Service,” among others.
Michelle connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Bryan Clayton is CEO and cofounder of GreenPal an online marketplace that connects homeowners with Local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 100,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day.
Before starting GreenPal Bryan Clayton founded Peachtree Inc. one of the largest landscaping companies in the state of Tennessee growing it to over $10 million a year in annual revenue before it was acquired by Lusa holdings in 2013.
Bryan‘s interest and expertise are related to entrepreneurialism, small business growth, marketing and bootstrapping businesses from zero revenue to profitability and exit. Bryan connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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As a young working mother, Teresa J. Tanner noticed something about the leaders in her company. They were all men, and they all had something she did not: someone at home taking care of the house and family.
She discussed this with her husband, and together, they decided to take a radical step. Instead of leaving the workforce as more than a third of working women do to focus on their home life, Teresa opted to stay on the job. Her husband, however, stepped back from his career. He supported his family by supporting his wife. She has worked to deliver innovative benefits to help women succeed in the workplace and at home with what has emerged as the Reserve Squad YET recognizing more needed to be done
She left the corporate world to focus on efforts to reinvent it as a more welcoming, more supportive and more equal environment; a place where women could thrive.
What emerged was the Reserve Squad. Listen in as Teresa shares her journey, mission and passion with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Martin Lindstrom is the founder and chairman of Lindstrom Company, a global branding & culture transformation firm, operating across five continents and more than 30 countries.
TIME Magazine has named him one of the “World’s 100 Most Influential People,” and for three years running, Thinkers50, has selected him to be among the world’s top 50 business thinkers.
His new book THE MINISTRY OF COMMON SENSE just came out in January 2021.
Martin and Lou connect and in this episode you're going to learn how to Eliminate Bureaucratic Red Tape, Bad Excuses, and Corporate "BS."
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Mark Victor Hansen is probably best known as the co-author for the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series and brand, setting world records in book sales, with over 500 million books sold. He is also a prolific writer with 307 books authored or co-authored, including The Aladdin Factor, The Power of Focus, The Richest Kids in America, The Miracles in You, You Have a Book in You, and the One Minute Millionaire series. Mark also worked his way into a worldwide spotlight as a sought-after keynote speaker and entrepreneurial marketing maven. He is a charismatic speaker having spoken to 7,000 audiences in 78 countries.
Crystal Dwyer Hansen is a business strategist and successful entrepreneur, speaker, and author in the US and China. Crystal, also known as the “celebrity coach,” is a certified life coach and wellness/nutrition expert, whose personal coaching, speaking, CD and video programs, books, and articles have helped people all over the world. Crystal is a Member of the International Coaching Federation and the founder of Crystal Vision Life, Ltd, (crystalvisionlife.com) and Skinny LifeÒ, a wellness company (skinnylife.com). Crystal is also the author of Skinny Life: The Real Secret to Being Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit.
Mark and Crystal connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD to talk about the book they created together called "Ask! : The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny.
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Vince Del Monte is an Italian-Canadian fitness entrepreneur He is the founder of both the 7-Figure Mastermind and 6-Figure Coach Program.
He is also the author of “No-Nonsense Muscle Building: Skinny Guy Secrets To Insane Muscle Gain,” which has sold more than 80,000 copies in more than 120 different countries.
These organizations are designed to help entrepreneurs already making 6-figures scale to the million-dollar level, as well as teach beginner fitness entrepreneurs just starting out on how to get to their first first $5,000 month in as little a 24 hours.
To connect with Vince head over to www.CallWithVince.ca or check out The Vince Del Monte Podcast show
Enjoy a fun conversation between Lou Diamond and the man known as the THE NON-GURU FITNESS BIZ COACH.
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With over two decades of experience as a business strategist and chief marketing officer, Seema Alexander partners with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, small businesses and startups to accelerate their growth by optimizing their business model, product offering(s), brand positioning, marketing, digital presence, sales strategies and strategic partnerships—resulting in increased revenues, profits, higher customer satisfaction, and impact.
Through her own growth advisory firm, Disruptive.CEO, she has worked with growing over 200+ purpose-driven small businesses and personal brands in industries from IT, finance, smart cities, sustainable infrastructure, fashion, mobile integration, retail, real estate, health & wellness, nutrition, personalized medicine to insurance alternatives and much more.
Seema connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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As the College Football Playoffs comes to a close in what has been the strangest football season on record, it made sense to feature someone that has overcome extreme challenges throughout his life to succeed.
Ohio State University football great Braxton Miller shares his journey from his pee wee football days to being drafted by the NFL and how he's always able to adapt and move forward no matter the obstacle or challenge.
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After life as a consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies, David Wood built the world’s largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for “life coaching.” Discovering that Shiny-Object Syndrome is an epidemic among high performers. He coaches rock-star business owners to double revenue, achieve more in less time...and be a more extraordinary entrepreneur, partner, parent and leader.
Listen in as David shares with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD how he helps top leaders 'laser focus.'
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Mithu Bhargava is a seasoned leader with extensive experience building and leading global, technical go-to-market organizations, with the ultimate goal of delivering a differentiated, best-in-class customer experience.
In her role, Mithu is responsible for the strategic direction and execution of NCR’s Global Professional Services business. Her organization brings NCR’s vision to life for customers, leveraging an extensive set of offerings. These offerings include business consulting, solution implementation, and optimization services. As businesses evolve their strategy to effectively compete in today’s ever-changing world, NCR Professional Services works closely with customers to lead them through their digital transformation journey by offering transformation consulting services, expertise to maximize consumer experience and intimacy, and innovative solutions to drive insight and decision making.
Prior to joining NCR, Mithu led the Commercial Global Technical Presales Organization for Dell-EMC. Mithu’s organization consisted of a team of top technologists responsible for positioning Dell-EMC’s product portfolio across customers and partners, working closely with them to architect the right solution to meet their datacenter transformation objectives. She originally joined EMC (now Dell-EMC) in 2013 as the COO for the Global Presales organization. Prior to that, Mithu spent over a decade at Akamai Technologies, where she held several senior leadership positions across go-to-market and corporate functions, including professional services, presales, account management, customer experience, corporate finance and business operations.
Mithu shares with Lou the exciting direction NCR is heading and some of the impressive innovations her division is focused on in 2021 and the years to come.
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James Bonadies is a former Business Education Teacher in a High School and after getting married in 2009, he followed the "traditional route" and got his MBA in Administration and Supervision. Soon after he became a Vice Principal.
Realizing education wasn't going to pay the bills, he pursued a long and arduous hunt for making money online. After years of struggle he found the only Logical Business Model that works, and works for anyone willing to put in the work.
After starting his Agency in 2014, he quickly hit 7 figures a year, and knew the aspiring entrepreneur needed to learn this type of business. One of the fastest online programs to hit 8 figures, and one of the longest running local marketing programs on the internet today. He attributes the longevity to putting the student first, and caring about anyone who wants to be coached. James shares his story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Mark Sgambelluri & Aatash Amir are the co -Founders of Social Capital. Their purpose is to bring digital assets to the people. Their first product- xBTC is the world's first tokenized "derivative" acting as a "Dominance Hedge" against Bitcoin and exposing the user to the price action of every single digital asset on earth versus Bitcoin.
Hear their story and how they love to build things to break things on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Pulled from their original interview, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and Bestselling author of “The Go-Giver” and Go-Giver Bob Burg shares with Lou some lessons he's learned about the importance of reading a room and 'serving by selling'.
Happy Holidays and enjoy this Thrive LOUD minisode!
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Kerry Barrett is the Founder and CEO of Kerry Barrett Consulting, a full service media training and public speaking boutique.
Kerry helps clients from every walk of life bring out their inner rock star when it comes to speaking in front of an audience.. or in front of a camera… across all media platforms and in creating today’s best messaging tool, video. She polishes your message, tunes up body language and tailors your presentation so it is memorable and ALWAYS resonates.
Kerry is an Emmy award-winning TV news anchor, reporter and broadcaster. She has appeared on the Weather Channel, NBC, ABC and Fox TV stations in markets across the country, most recently as a reporter and anchor on WNBC’s morning newscast “Today in New York”.
She’s is also a wife, dog lover.. and mother of 3.. 8 years, 5 years and 2 years. Which likely means she spent at least some of the night last night changing diapers, getting milk, soothing away a bad dream and escorting multiple children to the potty. It also most likely means, she is on her 14th cup of coffee…
Kerry and Lou connect on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
This is the 555th episode of Thrive LOUD.
In 555 words and in 5 minutes and 55 seconds, listen and learn how the number "555" might have a deeper significance that reminds us all to STAY POSITIVE.
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Nicole Cherie Barker is the CEO of Wonder Women Client Attraction. She has helped thousands of women-owned businesses by teaching them to stay authentic in order to attract true clients with ease and without cold outreach.
She has a very inspiring story and background of a true survivor and fighter. She has overcome abuse, loss and grief and today she is helping others with doing what she does: believe in themselves and make a living out of personal authenticity.
Listen in and learn how she carries over her passion for 'unicorns' into helping create "Wonder Woman Unicorns".
Also check out Nicole's free gift to a list of her amazing free tips at "NON STOP NOTIFICATIONS.com"
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We KNOW you were expecting another incredible episode of Thrive LOUD hosted by Lou Diamond. But we, the incredibly, awesome and powerful interns here at Thrive LOUD - Nia, Sophie, Gillian and Gabi have other plans. Unbeknownst to Lou, we broke into the studio and hijacked this episode from Lou. In this episode — You’ll get a chance to hear from the people that REALLY make this podcast THRIVE! Listen in and learn all about us, what WE are all about…. and a truly engaging conversation about social media and it’s effect on the world we live in. PLUS you’ll get to hear us make fun of Lou….and that alone is worth listening to this episode! ;-) So sit back, relax and enjoy as THE THRIVE LOUD INTERNS TAKEOVER….
Pulled from their conversation on THRIVE LOUD LIVE, America's Mortgage Mastery Mentor and CEO of Kinetic Spark Consulting Jen Du Plessis catches up with Lou.
Jen helps mortgage loan officers and real estate agents who are overwhelmed, stressed out, and sabotaging their personal lives for the sake of their business to multiply results in record time and have the courage to say yes to their personal lives (which sometimes means saying no to clients). She is truly a business mindset mastery and has also just recently deployed her "12-week year".
Listen, learn, laugh and enjoy an episode that even has a special "podcast crasher" break into the action.
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Jennifer Watson, MPT, I.M.T.,C., owner of Jennifer Watson Leadership, is a dynamic speaker and coach with a gift for intuitive and visionary coaching. She is an expert in wellness + leadership development, identity & mental edge enhancement, post-trauma growth, movement & change adaptation, soul-aligned living mastery.
Incorporating her expertise along with her athletic gifts as a former collegiate athlete and All-American, she is ecstatic to share a message of strength, courage and hope against mountain tops that may seem unattainable. With 20 years experience in business and leadership management and health + wellness advocacy, she inspires those to unleash their potential and performance in all areas of their life.
She is ecstatic to share a message of strength, courage and hope against mountain tops that may seem unattainable. She does that here on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
Doryn Wallach is an award-winning fine jewelry designer and former interior designer, social worker, radio show host and lifestyle blogger. Feeling lost in her 40s, she started reaching out to her network of friends — including experts in beauty, health, parenting, fashion, business and more — to help find her path. Her podcast “It’s Not a Crisis” was born when Doryn realized that her search for answers could help other women navigate their journeys as well.
Doryn connects with Lou Diamond and shares her journey on Thrive LOUD.
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Sara A. Greenstein is a purpose-driven chief executive and creator of sustainable value for employees, customers, shareholders and the environment. Armed with a strong sense of purpose, a desire to do good, and deep expertise in process, product, customers, safety and innovation, she has successfully led the transformation of several leading U.S. manufacturing and service companies, including Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel).
Sara currently serves as President, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at Lydall (NYSE: LDL), a leading global manufacturer of value added engineered materials and specialty filtration solutions serving the industrial, automotive, agribusiness and medical markets. Lydall is one of only a few companies in the U.S. and world capable of creating high efficiency filtration media for N95 respirators, surgical masks and air filtration systems and, under Sara’s leadership, has rapidly allocated its resources toward maximizing production of this critically needed material.
Sara shares the unique challenges and achievements she achieved at the on-set of the pandemic with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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From the bestselling Author of Congratulations! Now Get Over Yourself, Ralph Peterson holds nothing back in his latest management manifesto "The Good Manager - Being Great is Over-Rated." Ralph catches up with Lou in a Thrive LOUD LIVE episode and the two talk shop, fun and drill down into GOOD vs. GREAT.
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Lisa McLeod is the global expert on purpose-driven business and the bestselling author of Selling with Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud.
Lisa has spent two decades helping leaders increase competitive differentiation and emotional engagement. Her work debunks the myth that money is the primary motivation for most employees. She developed the Noble Purpose philosophy after her research revealed, salespeople who sell with Noble Purpose, who truly want to make a difference to their customers, outsell salespeople who focus on their own targets and quotas
Lisa is a former Procter & Gamble Sales Leader who founded her own firm, McLeod & More, Inc. in 2001. She helps leaders at organizations like Cisco, Roche, Volvo, and Dave & Busters drive exponential revenue growth. Lisa has keynoted in 25 countries and authored over 2,000 articles. She has made appearances on the Today show and the NBC Nightly News, and her firm’s work has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR.
She connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Hannah Huesman, MS, CMPC, currently serves as a Mental Skills Coach for the Philadelphia Phillies. She earned a Master of Science degree in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior from The University of Tennessee, focusing on improving performance amongst athletes and performers. She is a Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology.
She is also a former two-sport Division I student-athlete, in both basketball and softball. Hannah serves as a human performance advisor for Leadership Under Fire. She has worked with FDNY, MLB, Business Executives, actors, and athletes of all ages.
She is also the host of #MentalSweatMonday, a 1-minute video posted every Monday of different tips and tricks to help strengthen your mental performance.
Hannah shares her story, her work and her journey as she connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Victoria Kennedy is the CEO of Victorious PR, an agency that gets entrepreneurs and internet marketers into the biggest publications in the world, including Instagram and Facebook verification.
She is a highly in demand speaker on all things digital marketing, and has helped many clients boost their visibility and revenue. Because of her expertise in marketing, she has been a trusted speaker and contributor to such organizations as the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inman News, Forbes, and Yahoo Finance.
In addition to running a successful PR & Marketing agency, she also has given talks, workshops, and has worked as a trusted consultant for Entrepreneurs, C-level executives, and top marketers and influencers. She has been featured in over 200 publications and podcasts both nationally and internationally.
In addition to her marketing expertise, Victoria is a #1 selling classical-crossover singer and has sung with the likes of Andrea Bocelli, as well as toured all over Europe with her music.
Enjoy this fun, engaging and informative interview between Victoria and Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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Futurist, Technology Translator, People Connector, Speaker and Author Crystal Washington is featured in a Thrive LOUD minisode.
Pulled from her original interview, Crystal shares how she balances technology with human connection and how she completely unplugs to better connect.
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Rather than harp on the troubles 2020 has presented us with this year - we decided to reach out to some recent guests on Thrive LOUD and focus on GRATITUDE.
Listen in, Give Thanks and Be Appreciative of what you have this holiday season.
With an endeavor to create high quality and family-friendly projects, Virtuous VR Gaming (VVRG) announced the release of their debut VR game, “DvG: Conquering Giants.” “DvG” is a reimagined immersive experience based on one of history’s greatest duels (David vs. Goliath).
The two "game changers" that are behind this new offering are Bill Issler and Jarom Sidwell.
Bill is the CEO and founder of Virtuous VR Gaming better known as VVRG, who brings over 40 years of experience from the steel fabrication and engineering software industry.
Jarom is known for his Hollywood visual effects artistry in blockbuster movies such as “The Avengers”, “Avatar”, “The Hobbit”and “Transformers”, to name a few.
The two are releasing a brand new VR game “DvG: Conquering Giants” on Oculus and Steam platforms this holiday season.
This episode was recorded on Thrive LOUD LIVE.
Grant Norwood is the President of Norwood Energy Corp is a Texas based Oil & Gas company vertically integrated in all your Oil & Gas needs. Norwood Energy has been providing oil and gas services since 2016, and creating prosperity for mineral owners. What differentiates Norwood from other businesses is their ability to truly connect with their customers, and provide the exceptional, compassionate service they deserve.
Hear Grant's story and his unique niche in the oil biz on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
Plucked from their original conversation Nir Eyal - writer, consultant and teacher - explains the meaning behind the word 'INDISTRACTABLE' and what really pulls our attention away from things. You'll hear in this minisode how our management of time is directly related to our easing of pain.
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Julie Bruns has worked in learning and development for over 20 years and considers herself a lifelong learner. She has a passion for teaching others what's possible and loves connecting with people to share tips on how to enrich their lives, no matter where they are. Life and work can be wonderful, and she's here to show you how!
She is the author of Peace, Possibilities and Perspective and the host of the Peace and Possibilities Podcast
Life and work can be wonderful, and she's here to show you how on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Plucked from their original conversation the co-founder of Hülya Swim Hannah Patten shares why she created a company that's trying to change the world.
Listen as Hannah shares how she's not just evolving a BRAND but creating a MOVEMENT to "upcycle" materials into a beautiful product line.
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Sharon Vinderine is the founder of Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA), a dedicated community of more than 200,000 families who subscribe to the awards based platform to learn about the latest and greatest products for their family.
Sharon started PTPA after looking for ways to promote her newest baby product invention. Upon submitting her product to a U.S.-based awards company that promised to reach her consumer audience, Vinderine was disappointed to find that everyone who applied was an automatic winner — receiving little to no feedback or actual outreach. Wanting to do it better, the Parent Tested Parent Approved Awards was born.
Sharon has appeared on more than 200 morning shows on TV networks such as ABC, NBC, and Fox News. Vinderine was also a contributor HLN and featured PTPA award-winning products on shows such as The Rachael Ray Show, The Steve Harvey Show, EXTRA! FOX and Friends, KTLA, WPIX, & FOX.
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Rob "Mac" McClanaghan is regarded as the premier NBA skills development trainer in the game today. With over fifteen years of experience helping elite athletes hone their skills and realize their full potential, Rob has cultivated his brand as a trusted NBA ‘insider’ creating customized, comprehensive training programs for serious, results-driven players of all levels.
He has worked with NBA MVPs Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook.
He is the author of “NET WORK - Training the NBA’s best and Finding the keys to Greatness.
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Brent Lowe, Susan Basterfield, and Travis Marsh are authors and coaches with more than fifty years of combined experience helping founders and leaders unleash the human potential of their teams. They’ve worked with groups like Blue Ant Media, Jack.org, and Bullfrog Power to help them build collaborative culture and scale sustainably.
Their new book, Lead Together (available 11/12/20 - PageTwo), explores their shared belief that an invested, empathetic leadership style has the power to utterly transform an organization, and society as a whole, for the better. This book explores topical questions such as: What happens when our current systems begin to fail us, when individuals revolt against a lack of opportunity, or when pandemics mushroom because of a lack of clarity, unity, or cooperation? This thought-provoking, status quo-shattering book challenges the reader to consider a braver, bolder, and more empathy-driven way of leading and working.
Recorded LIVE on LinkedIn and YouTube - Brent, Susan and Travis are fittingly ALL TOGETHER AS THEY connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Like many of us, John DeMato has had a unique 2020.
From a busy slate of client business - to a shut down - to contracting COVID-19 - to fighting through the virus - to picking up his camera and changing the way he works and how we now think about virtual events --> John has done MORE than just pivot his business.
Listen to this episode pulled from his appearance on THRIVE LOUD LIVE as Visual Storyteller / NYC Lifestyle Portrait, Event & Virtual Photographer John DeMato catches up with Lou Diamond.
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Rachel Augusta is a witch, warrior, vegan, speaker, activist, Krav Maga addict, and lover of wine. She's also a big believer in health miracles and a serious animal lover.
Pulled from a special Halloween episode last year, we brought back Rachel as she shares a little bit about the type of skeptics she encounters in dealing with the ways she helps heal animals with disease, chronic illness, injuries, old-age issues and trauma.
Is it witchcraft? You'll have to listen in to find out.
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David Morgan is a widely recognized analyst in the precious metals industry and consults for hedge funds, high net worth investors, mining companies, depositories, and bullion dealers. He is the publisher of The Morgan Report, a world-class publication designed to build and secure wealth. He is the author of “The Silver Manifesto” and a featured speaker at investment conferences worldwide.
His ideas are expressed in the movie Four Horsemen Film, a Feature Documentary. Watch the full-length video below.
David Morgan has appeared on CNBC, Fox Business, Yahoo Finance, MSNBC, and BNN in Canada. He has interviewed- The Wall Street Journal, Futures Magazine, Investing Rules Book, and numerous other publications.
Additionally, he provides the public with a tremendous amount of information. David is a macroeconomist -educating people about honest money and the benefits of a sound financial system.
Website: http://www.themorganreport.com
Second Chance Book: http://www.thebooksecondchance.com
The Silver Manifesto: http://www.thesilvermanifesto.com
Blog: http://www.silver-investor.com/blog
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/silverguru
Twitter: http://twitter.com/silverguru22
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PAGER-WEARING MILLENNIAL – PODCASTER -- Brian Fanzo is featured in a Thrive LOUD Minisode.
Brian loves what he does because he gets to help brands and leaders shift their perspective of the future to leverage the synergy between digital and Humanity!
In this Thrive LOUD Minisode (pulled from Brian's original appearance on Thrive LOUD) - he discusses how he has become more of a "Change Evangelist" versus a "Technology Evangelist". And in this unique world we're living in -- some of his thoughts on approaching change are very well timed as this was recorded before COVID-19.
Listen, enjoy and learn!
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Matt Teifke is the founder of Teifke Real Estate (TRE)….a lifelong entrepreneur and hustler. His dedication and commitment to the space is impressive -- as well as his podcast program, The Real Estate Podcast, and the business and life he has created for himself and his family
His vision is to enhance the standard of living for people across the world and his mission is to educate people on every aspect of real estate.
David is most recently known for being the host of The Gonzo Experience Entrepreneur Podcast. He is author of business and college planning books, a TEDx speaker, a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company winner, and a professor at the University of Rochester. He also made an appearance a little over three years ago on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
In this minisode, we feature how even back then David has always creating great content for entrepreneurs and how he initially got the entrepreneurial bug.
Listen, enjoy and don't forget to check out David's new program The Gonzo Experience.
Marc Kramer is a serial entrepreneur, author, columnist, and podcast host. He has raised billions of dollars for a variety of ventures. He is president of Kramer Communications, which provides business, marketing, financial and operational plan development and implementation for startups to Fortune 500 companies. He is also the president of Stress Free Family Business, where he trains the next generation, develops process and plans to grow the family business.
Listen in as Marc shares with Lou his personal journey from sports writer to serial entrepreneur to college professor to podcast host.
Serial entrepreneur Lisa Jolly started Honeybunch Pure Naturals in 2014 right in her kitchen after participating in a Shopify #buildabiz contest. Being a mum of three, she had a simple idea and that was to create a completely natural product line full of native New Zealand Manuka honey that was safe to use for the whole family.
Lisa is passionate about the natural wellbeing of humans and animals alike. She tries to make the world a better place by ensuring her products empower people and communities. Lisa’s thrilled to share her brand with thousands of others including donating products to the hardworking healthcare workers in the front line and partnering with organizations such as The Bee Informed Partnership which focuses on the preservation of honey bee health and their ecosystem. She’s excited about Honeybunch’s launch into the U.S market at places such as Walgreens with new products debuting every month. You can also find Honeybunch products at any ABC supermarket in Hawaii and others.
Honeybunch Naturals Company Bio
Carefully handcrafted in New Zealand with the only eco-certified manufacturer in the country, Honeybunch infuses nature in a variety of innovative products such as Manuka honey flavorful lip balms, handmade vegetable soaps, bath bombs, fun action-packed bundles and more. Honeybunch Pure Naturals was born with a new direction but old values. Simple natural innovation with fun packaging to enhance our busy lives.
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Lizzy Klein is an NYC-based digital entrepreneur who caught the startup bug way back in college.
She also founded LK (ad)Ventures in 2014 to help early-stage entrepreneurs move from “idea” to “in business,” applying her deep experience as a leader and operator in New York City’s digital community.
She loves all things bright and colorful (seriously, check out her IG feed!) She recently launched an online jewelry store called mazi + zo which is also raising awareness around democracy and our right to vote.
Listen in to the episode and Lizzy is giving Thrive LOUD listeners a special offer....
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When you purchase the VOTE necklace - 35% of the selling price is donated to When We All Vote (WWAV).
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"G" Gaydon Leavitt is an Automation & Business Intelligence Expert GODSEND | Business Exit Strategy GURU | Valuation Multiple GENIUS.
Through his company's own unique proprietary models, software, and automation strategies; he has created automation that streamlines: sales & marketing, H.R. & people, strategy & finance, and operations. His company, ToolBox.OS has a unique approach to automation, takes manual processes that are time consuming and makes them easy and fast, resulting in more sales, more profits, more time, and smoother running teams. Everything becomes easier.
Their expertise in data-driven marketing gave us the unique opportunity to have clients address all of their software and automation needs. After years of toil, we now have well over 20 tools that automate critical functions of a business and generate massive return on investment for our clients.
Listen to this engaging conversation and how ToolBox offers a "Code For Equity" model.
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Born and raised in New York City, ABXY founder Allison Barker graduated from the Nightingale-Bamford School in 2006. She attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where she earned degrees in Art History and French Literature.
Barker went on to pursue a career in curatorial work, independently developing exhibitions for museums, galleries, and contemporary artists throughout the US and Europe, while contributing to publications such as Art Republik and Whitewall Magazine. She has reported on topics ranging from Art Basel to art in outer space and interviewed contemporary icons like Rob Pruitt and Daniel Arsham.
As she cultivated lifelong relationships with international artists, collectors, and art professionals, Barker began consulting on acquisitions for the collections of friends and family. With an eye for new talent, in 2015 she founded ABXY (an acronym for Allison Barker x You). While the new venture formalized an organically expanding art advisory business, the young entrepreneur simultaneously opened her SoHo home-office to a carefully curated group of young artists in need of studio space.
As the walls of Barker’s loft filled with their paintings, the space filled with friends – friends of the artists: a new generation of creators, curators, and thought leaders – and friends of the hostess: a new generation of entrepreneurs, patrons, and art collectors. ABXY quickly became a haven for collectors and artists of all fields, backgrounds, and experience levels to discover one another.
Casual gatherings soon formalized into a cutting edge schedule of programming and events. Almost immediately, ABXY was a hit. However, the spirit of diversity and inclusion upon which the business was founded came as an unwelcome novelty to some of Barker’s less progressive neighbors. When racial tensions in the building escalated, she turned to her family for guidance. In 2017, Barker teamed up with her uncle, godfather and avid collector, John Barker to find a new home for ABXY. Just a few months later, together they opened an art gallery dedicated to emerging minority artists in the heart of Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Hear more about how she's connecting the world to artists the world never have seen without ABXY.
Jen Grant is the CEO of Appify. She has spent the last 15 years building companies from the ground-up and taking multiple companies to over a billion dollar valuation. As CMO, Jen Grant led Looker’s marketing until the 2.6B acquisition by Google in 2019, led the rebrand of Elastic and built the team that took the company public for 2.4B in 2018, and grew Box from a small start-up to an industry-leading enterprise content company with a 1.7B IPO in 2015. Prior to that, Grant spent 4 years at Google leading the Google Apps EDU, Gmail, and Book Search marketing teams. She holds an MBA from Wharton and a BA from Princeton.
Listen in as Jen connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
Professional keynote speaker, author, experience strategy expert and tech humanist Kate O'Neill is featured in a Thrive LOUD Minisode. Plucked from her original conversation with Lou Diamond back in the fall of 2019, Kate talks about the challenges companies, industries and people are facing with automation and technology and how she helps them try to find the hope within it.
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Growing up in a village with a population of three hundred and six, there were more books in the local library than people in town. A.M. Caplan used to concoct increasingly elaborate schemes to “borrow” the thriller titles she wasn’t allowed to read. Eventually she gave up her life of crime and went straight, putting all her ill-gotten knowledge to use, resulting in Echoes, Reverberation, and Dead Quiet, the page-turning Echoes Trilogy.
Pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive - enjoy this engaging conversation between A.M. Caplan and Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
We went back into the archives to pull a meaningful episode from the president of Brightcore Energy and three-time NHL All-Star and Stanley Cup Champion for the New York Rangers, Mike Richter. You can check out the full, original interview between Lou and Mike also joined by Brightcore's Co-CEO Rob Krugel.
Listen in on how Mike compares sitting in the "net" from his hockey days to "sitting" in a leadership role in a company helping to improve sustainability across the globe making buildings perform better.
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Thane Marcus Ringler is back on Thrive LOUD and catches up with Lou Diamond.
He's got a new book to talk about called Catalyst for Hope -- Thane wrote this new book to provide readers with a "hope fuel".
Pulled from their THRIVE LOUD LIVE episode on LinkedIn and YouTube recorded in late August.
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Tracy Timm is truly UNSTOPPABLE!
Listen in as Lou reconnects with former Thrive LOUD guest, amazing entrepreneur and career coach extraordinaire Tracy Timm.
Recorded LIVE in September 2020 on LinkedIn and YouTube.
And grab yourself a copy of Tracy's newest book -- UNSTOPPABLE .
Through his high-content, engaging, and interactive keynotes, workshops, and webinars, Dr. Bruce Weinstein, The Ethics Guy®, works with organizations that want to do the right thing every time and that know the key to their success is the high character of their employees. Bruce has discussed ethical issues in business, politics, and the news on NBC’s Today, ABC’s Good Morning America, CNBC’s Fast Money and Power Lunch, Fox News Channel’s The O’Reilly Factor, and a wide range of programs on CNN. In addition to his regular commentaries for Fortune, Bruce’s writings on ethics and character have appeared in The New York Times, Bloomberg Business, Investor’s Business Daily, Huffington Post Business, USA Today, and the in-flight magazines of many airlines. Bruce is engaging, funny, inter-active and marches to the beat of his own pair of spoons….hear it all on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Vince Ning is the CEO & Co-Founder of Nabis, one of the leading third-party distributors of cannabis products in California shipping nearly $100M of top-tier wholesale products. He is an expert in building B2B enterprise software companies and brings his experience to help scale the cannabis industry operationally and compliantly. The company was part of Y Combinator and is expanding to become the largest national distributor of cannabis products.
His last company Scaphold also went through Y Combinator, scaled to serve over 6,000 apps in production, and was eventually bought by Amazon. Prior to working on startups, he worked on engineering teams at Microsoft to help build tools for their financial infrastructure. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Computer Science and Economics.
Vince connects with Lou and shares how Nabis is slowly becoming the 'Largest Shipping Company in Cannibis'.
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Thomas Grønnevik CEO and co-founder of Wasder, where he leads the brands global growth, vision. and a team of the most talented individuals who have an undeniable passion for gaming.
He started his first gaming company at the age 18...and continues to push the envelope of technology and fun.
Thomas connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Founder & CEO of AIMeCAST Steve Rimland catches up with Lou Diamond after his initial appearance on the show two years ago.
Listen in and learn all about what AIMeCAST is up to and a new podcast program that's coming out on September 15, 2020.
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A Cincinnati native, Lauren Swickard (formerly Lorynn York) excelled in the arts at a young age. She trained as a dancer at the prestigious School of American Ballet in NYC and at the Chautauqua Institute in New York. Lauren started her professional acting career in high school with a small role on the TV Movie, “Shelter,” working with JJ Abrams. Now represented by Powerline Entertainment, she can be seen in Netflix’s “Dear White People,” the film “Airplane Mode” opposite Logan Paul, Netflix's “Roped”, Lifetime’s “Twisted Twin” and countless projects currently airing on the Lifetime Movie Network, the Syfy channel, and Amazon Prime.
Her latest production and screenwriting debut is an upcoming film “A California Christmas” streaming to you this holiday season.
Lauren Swickard is giving the world something to look forward to this upcoming holiday season which she shares with Lou Diamond in this fun episode of Thrive LOUD.
Riggs Eckelberry is the founder and CEO of an innovative water technology company, called OriginClear, which is delivering water solutions for industrial customers worldwide. Based in Los Angeles with operations in Texas, Virginia and China, OriginClear has developed and licensed an invention that treats industrial and agricultural waste water with very little energy, and no chemicals. A successful businessman having worked in the non-profit sector as well.
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Nik Wallenda is a seventh-generation member of the legendary Wallenda family. Known worldwide for his incredible feats upon the high wire and beyond, Nik is the holder of eleven world records, among which are the highest four-level eight-person pyramid on the wire, the highest and longest bicycle ride on a wire, and hanging from a helicopter by his teeth.
Nik's career began at the age of two, as he learned to walk the wire while holding his mother's hand, leading from there to record-breaking performances across the United States and around the world. In 2012, Nik fulfilled his lifelong dream to become the only person to walk directly over the precipice of Niagara Falls, which was broadcast live by ABC. In 2013, he became the first person to walk a wire across the Grand Canyon, an epic event aired live by the Discovery Channel in 178 countries, breaking network rating and social media records in the process. The next Discovery special took place in Chicago, where he walked blindfolded between two skyscrapers in November of 2014. In June of 2019, accompanied by his sister Lijana Wallenda, Nik took it to yet another level, becoming the first person to walk over New York City's Times Square, an event that was carried live on ABC. Finally, on March 4, 2020, Nik became the first person to walk over an active volcano, at Masaya, Nicaragua.
He is the author of “Facing Fear: Step Out in Faith and Rise Above What’s Holding You Back.” coming out 9/15/2020…
You’ve seen his death defying feats on national television over times square, the grand canyon, and an active volcano and today he faces the ultimate challenge… coming onto Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond...
Brett Bergen is a Financial Planning & Analysis professional for the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C.
Originally from the Philadelphia area, Brett graduated in the top 2% of his class from Penn State University in 2009, with a double-major in Finance and Industrial Psychology. He later graduated from Columbia University with a Masters in Applied Analytics.
Today, Brett works with a team to manage multi-billion dollar budgets for the U.S. Navy’s Radars, Electronic Warfare, & Lasers to keep America’s Navy #1 in the world.
Outside of his day job, Brett channels his passion for education into an organization he founded, called The Wiseman Institute. Working evenings and weekends over the last several years, he has taught over 5,000 students in 123 countries how to crush their high school, college, and graduate classes. This Fall, he’s launching a new training called “Megamind”, which is a complete guide to acing online classes. You might say it is perfect timing for students suddenly finding themselves forced to take distance learning during the present pandemic.
Brett shares the 'mind blowing' results you can achieve through his program on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
Carey Socol is a guidance counselor and college advisor at LREI-- she also is on a mission to raise money and awareness on behalf of an incredible organization called Every Mother Counts by doing something truly remarkable...run a marathon in all 50 states she turns 50!
Watch this video that features her story and the incredible organization she represents each time she laces up her running shoes.
Listen in as Carey catch up with Lou as she shares more about her passion for running, helping other moms and her family.
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Jennifer Bonine is the CEO of AI Appstore, Inc., and was the first female Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) platform tech CEO. AI Appstore specializes in custom subscription technology bundles, leveraging an intelligent platform using a personalized ‘virtual research assistant’ to enhance corporate growth. The company exceeds expectations of integration, testing, delivery, and management with a groundbreaking business model that is fully engaged in the sustainable development goals (“SDGs”) cultivated by the United Nations.
Respected as a gifted speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Jennifer Bonine addresses the AI industry nationally and internationally, most recently at the World Economic Forum in Davos and for CNNMoney Switzerland. She has held executive level positions leading teams for Oracle and Target and is a founding board member of the United States bid for a Minnesota World Expo 2027. Jennifer is a 2020 Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal Women in Business honoree, a founding sponsor and member of IVOW AI’s Women in History Data Ideation Challenge, and an executive board member of Chad Greenway’s Lead the Way foundation. She is a member of Million Dollar Women, member and mentor for TeamWomen, and a council member of DreamTank, an organization designed to champion young entrepreneurs. Recently named one of the Top 30 Leaders to Watch in 2020 by Silicon Review, Jennifer Bonine was featured at the UN’s AI for Good summit. Jennifer is also developing a series of books to educate children about the power of AI and machine learning.
Jenn connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Marie-Elizabeth Mali helps purpose- driven, successful women in expanding joy and fulfillment beyond their work. As a Relationship Artist and Coach, she helps women deepen love and connection in their relationship with themselves and others. Drawing on her Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine, her experience in being raised between three cultures (speaking three languages since the age of 3) and her 30 years of personal development work, Marie-Elizabeth brings a unique and unparalleled perspective to what it means to be your full, authentic self in relationship—instead of trying to mold yourself to others’ opinions so you can fit in.
She connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Jeffrey Madoff is the founder of Madoff Productions, based in New York City. Madoff is considered a storyteller and incisive interviewer. He has used those talents to help position major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, Radio City Music Hall, and the Harvard School for Public Health.
He is an adjunct professor at Parsons School for Design, teaching a course he developed called “Creativity: Making a Living with Your Ideas”. Every week Madoff has a conversation with a guest from a wide variety of fields, from artists and entrepreneurs to venture capitalists and business leaders. A book about his class, entitled "Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas", was published by Hachette.
Jeffrey has a gift for connecting amazing people each week and shares more with Lou in this fun episode of Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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As a corporate citizen for 20+ years working for awesome brands like Google, Travelocity, Sabre, Travel Leaders Corporate, and some start-ups along the way, Carrie Fabris has benefited from incredible work experiences under influential leaders. She combined her extensive career with her passion to help people and teams meet their professional and personal goals by creating CareerFrame. Where she acts as a trusted advisor and uses collaborative techniques to help individuals and teams with performance achievements.
In addition, this mom of two spirited children is also an author of a children’s book called Fans Are Fantastic written for my son who has an over-the-top love for ceiling fans, box fans, you name it! She saw a need and addressed it! You’re FAN-tastic!
Enjoy Carrie's engaging conversation with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
Karen Mangia helps customers around the world solve complex, strategic business problems and position themselves for future growth. She has a deep understanding of the customer experience--inside and out--from leading global Voice of the Customer portfolios for Fortune 50 companies and 20+ years of consulting directly with customers across multiple industries and segments.
Currently, Karen is the VP of Customer and Market Insights at Salesforce, developing innovative strategies key business challenges and translates feedback into actions to increase customer retention, growth, and satisfaction.
She is the author of the newly release book "Working From Home: Making the New Normal Work For You" .
Recorded during on a Thrive LOUD LIVE episode on Facebook & YouTube with Thrive LOUD alum, incredible speaker and consultant Chris Westfall. This episode dives into Karen's new book, the new world we live in, working from home and a few slices of red velvet cheesecake...
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Rachel Druckenmiller is on a mission to humanize the workplace by igniting intentional leadership. She is a catalyst who brings out the best in people and organizations, so they can lead intentionally, connect effectively, and thrive relationally, emotionally and physically.
Rachel is an award-winning and nationally recognized thought leader, speaker, and change agent with over a decade of experience in the field of workplace wellbeing and culture. She has guided numerous organizations to earn recognition as “top workplaces” and “healthy employers”. She trains leadership teams to be more self-aware, curious and connected, so they can have greater impact and influence at their organizations.
In 2019, Rachel was recognized as a 40 Under 40 Game Changer by Workforce Magazine, and Employ Humanity named her one of “7 Wellness Leaders Making a Positive Impact” in 2018. She was named the #1 Health Promotion Professional in the United States in 2015.
Rachel speaks, shares and sings for Lou on this UNMUTED episode of THRIVE LOUD.
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Brant Menswar is one of the country’s “Top 10 Motivational Speakers,” a critically acclaimed author, award-winning musician, podcast host, and the CEO and founder of Rock Star Impact, a boutique agency that teaches people and organizations how to cultivate values-based leadership.
He is Passionate, engaging and transformational, and encourages audiences to move forward with deliberate intention - dive deeper into their lives, and give them the airplay needed to become life-changing anthems that change what’s possible.
Listen in as Brant connects with Lou about his personal story how you can FIND YOUR BLACK SHEEP.
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Karlin Sloan believes that business leaders have a responsibility not just to make their organizations better, but to contribute to the world in a positive way.
She is a pioneer in the field of leadership development as founder of one of the first executive coaching firms in Silicon Valley when she was still in graduate school. As the founder and CEO of Sloan Group International, Ms. Sloan has grown a small firm based in New York City to a global enterprise with 400+ practitioners in 23 countries.
Having known Lou for many years the two catch up and discuss her aptly timed, named and soon-to-be-release book Inspiring Leadership for Uncertain Times.
You got to be in the room where it happens with Karlin Sloan on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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To celebrate Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond reaching its 500th episode, Lou brought five remarkable guests...
Andy Monfried
Sue Bryce
Ramon Ray
Molly Mahoney
Jaye Watts - a.k.a. "LettaJ"
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, August 11th 2020 on Facebook, YouTube and fortunately on Molly's computer (#TechnicalDifficultiesWithLiveRecordingPlatforms)...
They each update Lou as to what they've been up to since they've been on TL, how they've adjusted during the pandemic and how we can thrive together. Ramon even takes on host duties to to flip the tables toward the very end of this milestone episode.
John Garrett is a catalyst for corporate culture change. He’s on a mission to help teams break down barriers, foster unity and strengthen bonds.
No matter where you are in your career, it’s important to differentiate yourself to achieve your goals. The future professional doesn’t define expertise simply in college degrees and certifications. They have passions outside of work that enhance their ability to develop stronger levels of trust with colleagues and clients. Through hilarious stories and extensive research, John encourages everyone to share their passions because they are the very heart of your organization’s culture.
His new book What's Your "And"? launches this fall.
He’s smart, he’s funny, he’s charming, AND we’ve waited over 2 years to have him come on Thrive LOUD? Was he worth the wait?? Listen in and hear for yourself.
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Heather Pearce Campbell is a business advisor, attorney & legal coach for online entrepreneurs.
She is the founder & CEO of Legal Website Warrior where she provides legal protection for online content, programs & IP.
Heather is also the host of the Guts, Grit and Great Business Podcast….which I’m sure you’ll go listen to after hearing her in this episode.
She likes showing up, standing up and speaking up and she shares all with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Mickey Rapkin is a screenwriter and journalist whose first book, PITCH PERFECT, about the competitive world of collegiate a cappella groups, inspired the film franchise of the same name. Rapkin has a feature in development at TriStar, inspired by The Chainsmokers's global hit song PARIS, which will be produced by the band's production company Kick the Habit and Management 360. He also has a TV series in development at Apple with John Wells and Warner Bros., based on Stephen McCauley's novel MY EX-LIFE. His feature, KILLER CHOIR, is in development at MRC, with producer Scooter Braun and Management 360.
In 2019 he wrote his first children’s book It’s Not a Bed, Its a Time Machine and the sequel It’s Not a School Bus, it's a Pirate Ship just released last month.
Listen in as Mickey connects with Lou on Thrive LOUD and shares how his own story and his writing is perfectly pitched for success.
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Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children's books. Whether it's pirates, princesses, and spies, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children.
She hosts a blog radio program called Indie Authors Roundtable and is one of the founders of the magazine, Indie Author's Monthly.
Her best selling -- The big book of silly jokes for kids now has a sequel...and you'll hear all about it on this special episode pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive.
She's been interviewed twice by Forbes Magazine. Carole has co-authored two self-help books. Navigating Indieworld: A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing with Julie A. Gerber, and Marketing Indieworld with both Julie A. Gerber and Angela Hausman. She published Mindfulness for Kids with J. Robin Albertson-Wren. The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes! has reached the number one best-selling book on all of Amazon.
She writes adult fiction under the name Brit Lunden and is currently helping to create an anthology of the mythical town of Bulwark, Georgia with a group of indie authors. She lives on Long Island near her children and grandchildren.
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Mia Hewett is an international speaker and a world-class business coach. She is the founder of Aligned Intelligence™, a methodology that removes all blind spots, fear, anxiety, and self-doubt leaving you feeling "free to be Me.”
She is the author of a new book “Meant For More” - Helping entrepreneurs who've always known they were meant for more,
She is a master business coach who heals trauma and connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Nate Bailey is a natural leader and a speaker who knows how to impact and reach an audience.
He is a best selling author with three books as well as an entrepreneur. He has built multiple successful businesses in the areas of Insurance and Real Estate. He recently fulfilled his long-time dream of selling his insurance agency to follow his dream of being a full-time coach. Nate was a Lieutenant, serving our country in the United States Army. As a Platoon Leader during the Operation Iraqi Freedom, Nate was charged with the safety and leadership of 42 soldiers as they served our country in Kuwait.
Nate is the host of the Championship Leadership podcast and steps on the other side of the microphone and connects with Lou Diamond.
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Logan Freeman is a real estate investor, developer, and agent who has found his niche in the industry acting as an investment property specialist and actually representing buyers instead of sellers in the transaction process.
He has also completed multiple joint venture projects, equity partnerships and works as a developer. Completing over 120 transactions in less than a year, Logan has found a process, and relies on his most valuable priorities to guide his profit-producing activities.
Logan founded LiveFree Investments, a successful real estate investment firm that ensures strong returns on capital from secure, collateralized real estate investments.
A former Oakland Raider that spent his playing days 'pancaking' the competition. He shares his story on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Joel Goldberg has worked as part of the Kansas City Royals’ broadcast team for FOX Sports Kansas City since 2008. He also serves as the television play-by-play voice for the ECHL Kansas City Mavericks. Joel has spent nearly 25 years in television, developing and maintaining relationships with professional athletes, coaches, and team management.
He is a powerful public speaker and presenter, talking with groups about the networking principles he’s learned from his experiences of interviewing successful icons. Joel drives home a strong message of personal perseverance tailored to each and every audience and focuses on delivery impact for growth.
Joel 'rounds the bases' with Lou in this fun conversation about sports, connecting amidst these unique times on Thrive LOUD.
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Speechwriter, debate coach, marketing and advertising strategist, Jay Townsend has worked in four U.S. Presidential campaigns, scores of U.S. Senate, Gubernatorial and Congressional races. He is the author of 3 books, So You Want to Run for Public Office, The Worst Mistakes Candidates Make and Timeless Lessons from the 2016 Election.
Townsend has received several national awards for his work, including the nation’s best television commercial aired in a Gubernatorial race, the best persuasion mail piece produced for a Presidential campaign, and the nation’s best newspaper ad for a political candidate.
Jay has served as a guest commentator on NBC, Canadian TV, and FOX News. He serves as a global advisor to the Luce Foundation in New York and President of the New York City Chapter of the National Speakers Association.
Jay shares some of his amazing lessons, stories and superpowers here on Thrive LOUD.
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Jason Holzer is an Amazon Best Selling Author, Post-Traumatic Growth Storyteller/Speaker, Certified Thought Coach and Basketball Coach.
Jason uses the life lessons learned after his father passed away by suicide to inspire others that they too can overcome tragedy. He overcame the heavy emotions of anger, confusion, abandonment and the lingering question of “Why?” and has replaced those emotions with Joy, enthusiasm and a resilient attitude.
He is a voice for others who have lost a loved one to suicide, helping them move forward after feeling left behind. He is relatable, understanding, and realizes that even though everyone processes grief differently, we are all in this together. Jason renews faith in others, by serving as an example that life still has so much to offer them, regardless of what suicide has taken from them.
Jason opens up and connects with Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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Jimmie Briggs is a documentary storyteller, writer and advocate for racial and gender equity. A member of the New York City Mayor’s Gender Equity Commission, he is also an adjunct professor in social change journalism at the International Center of Photography in New York.
He was a co-founder of Man Up Campaign, a globally-focused organisation to activate youth to stop violence against women and girls. This led to his selection as the winner of the 2010 GQ Magazine “Better Men Better World” search, and as one of the Women’s eNews ‘21 Leaders for the 21st Century’. Jimmie has served as an adjunct professor of investigative journalism at the New School for Social Research, and was a George A Miller Visiting Professor in the Department of African and African-American Studies at the University of Illinois: Champaign-Urbana.
Jimmie is a National Magazine Award finalist and recipient of honors from the Open Society Institute, National Association of Black Journalists and the Carter Center for Mental Health Journalism. His 2005 book Innocents Lost: When Child Soldiers Go To War took readers into the lives of war-affected children around the world. His next book project is an oral history of Ferguson, Missouri in the wake of Michael Brown’s death in 2014.
Currently, he works as a Principal for the Skoll Foundation and connects with Lou Diamond to have a much needed conversation.
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Michael Kadisha is an impact entrepreneur who focuses his efforts on technologies that solve global inefficiencies. He believes the status quo focused too greatly on the economic implications of technology, and not enough of the personal, societal, and environmental solutions that technology is able to provide.
He is the founder of Treedom, a platform creating community for students, volunteers, NGO’s, non-profit organizations and corporations, who wish to support and promote a social, civic, and environmental value.
He also has some unique thoughts on “The Future of Work” and where we’re heading. Listen in as Michael connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Donna Korren is the founder and CEO of Change, a women owned payment processing company. A seasoned and well regarded professional in her industry, Donna works with business owners and c suite executives to ensure that they retain more of every dollar they earn. A large part of her motivation for launching Change is to attract more women professionals to this field.
Her recent Tedx talk, “The Newest Workforce Disruptors are Over 50!” sheds light on the increasing number of professionals launching new businesses and creating second careers later in life.
Her digital platform, Empty Quester™ for empty nesters on a quest for their bold next chapter, includes a video series and articles of interest for empty nesters.
Donna writes, speaks publicly and consults with companies that are interested in the 50+ demographic. She connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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IVAN OBOLENSKY grew up regaled by tales of his aristocratic and trailblazing ancestors while surrounded by high society. He was inspired at an early age by intrigue, mystery and adventure. He brings his love of storytelling to his writing. Eye of the Moon is his first novel.
Pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive, Ivan connects with Lou from his home in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Known as the Powerful Presence™ mentor and “Outfluencer,” Dr. Wayne Pernell is a highly sought speaker, Amazon #1 International Best-Selling Author, blogger, podcaster, and High-Performance Breakthrough Coach for leaders at all levels.
“Dr P,” as his clients call him, is known for being insightful and engaging. Immediately after earning his doctorate in clinical psychology, he began working in the realm of leadership development, having held executive-level positions himself. And he now brings more than thirty-five years of experience in lifting leaders to set new strategic targets and attain exceptional success. Dr Pernell is the president of DynamicLeader®, Inc., has founded the #StartsWithOne™ movement, is a member of the Forbes Business Council and has regularly been on Fox, NBC, ABC, and CBS television, various radio programs, and podcasts around the country, also having contributed to Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and the NY Times, among others. His unique perspective and genuine approach when speaking, training, consulting, or coaching creates lasting positive change for his clients.
"Dr. P" connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Julie Ann Sullivan catches up with Lou Diamond as they chat about the crazy world we're living in today.
From Covid-19, racial tension, to helping companies decipher this new landscape - Julie Ann is a company culture expert and shares with Lou how we can piece together this puzzle.
Pulled from their THRIVE LOUD LIVE conversation on June 17th enjoy this engaging episode and learn from the best.
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Raised in Los Angeles, Carla Malden began her career working in motion picture production and development before becoming a screenwriter. Along with her father, Academy Award–winning actor Karl Malden, she coauthored his critically acclaimed memoir, When Do I Start?. More recently, Malden published AfterImage: A Brokenhearted Memoir of A Charmed Life, a fiercely personal account of battling the before and surviving the after of losing her first husband to cancer. Carla’s feature writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, highlighting the marvels and foibles of Southern California and Hollywood. Search Heartache is her first novel. Carla Malden lives in Brentwood with her husband and ten minutes (depending on traffic) from her daughter.
Carla shares her story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive podcast.
Fernando Angulo is the Head of Communications at SEMrush and an International Speaker. With over ten years of experience in digital marketing, he has been at the forefront of the company’s marketing activities and has, among other things, built a great marketing team.
Fernando is one of the major brand faces and annually performs over 50 prestigious conferences all over the world. He specializes in B2B search marketing, e-commerce, influencer marketing, and training of marketing teams such as Expedia, T-Mobile, Prestashop, and Bing.
During his sessions and workshops, he immediately involves the audience with his energy, sense of humor and a large number of practical examples and real cases. Fernando is not only a digital marketing superstar, but he is also a superhero for his two beautiful girls and a loving husband.
Fernando shares some of the key do's and don'ts of 'influencer marketing' with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Wendy Wilkins is an award winning actress, writer, filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Wendy is honored to have recently become an American citizen having lived here for years via London, originally from Australia. After being a young cop, Wendy became one of the most successful real estate agents in Australia, personally selling over a billion dollars in sales.
Her creative passions kept calling her since she put shows on for her grandfather in her garage, when she was a little girl. The joy on his face still resonates with Wendy today. Wendy has won awards on the festival circuit, and been delighted to act in a number of award winning films and TV shows alongside many household names. Wendy also has a number of screenplays in various forms of development.
From acting in award winning films and tv shows to writing screenplays to writing her memoir -- Sex, Love & Cops, which is about her five years as a young cop in Melbourne, Australia where she discovered her first arrest, first love, first murder, cop culture, cops and guns, and a even a #metoo moment.
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Janet Wischnia one of the owners of Thomaston Mills, manufacturer of American Blossom Linens. Since she was 4 years old, she has been involved with the family business started by her grandfather. She learned from the ground up about the textile industry from manufacturing to marketing and even sweeping the floor.
Her company’s philosophy is that people are looking for sustainable products, impeccably made in the USA by your friends and neighbors, that will last and never go out of style.
American Blossom is now accessible to buy directly as Janet believes people are looking for sustainable products, impeccably made in the USA by your friends and neighbors, products that will last and last and never go out of style.
She shares her story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Award-winning author Derik Cavignano revisits his popular character Detective Ray Hanley in The Art of Dying (Dark Corners Press, September 20, 2019).
A native of Boston and a writer since high school, Derik Cavignano currently lives in Florida with his wife, children, and an angry cat who won’t stop biting him. He writes character-driven thrillers in a variety of genres, including horror, sci-fi, and crime. His novels include “The Righteous and the Wicked” and “Colony of the Lost” (a 2016 Silver Falchion Award finalist for best horror). His upcoming crime thriller, The Art of Dying, he chats with Lou Diamond in an episode pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive.
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Peter Brandl is a professional pilot, management consultant and author.
With over 3.000 presentations in 23 countries, he is one of the most experienced and extraordinary characters in the international market of professional speakers.
The ultimate communicator who transfers aviation conduct to everyday business life.
Crucial decision-making skills in life and death situations to how you run your business.
Learn how Peter pulled together a global, virtual, 24-hour motivational event called "we-will-thrive" amidst Covid-19 in this Trans-Atlantic interview with Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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In case you missed the live airing on THRIVE LOUD LIVE, Doug Sandler catches up with Lou Diamond as the two talk about the boom of podcasting across the globe. This episode has so many shout outs...here's our best shot at trying to capture ALL of them.
Turnkey Podcast Productions
Nice Guys on Business
Strickland Bonner
JJ Flizanes
C-Suite Network
Joe Rogan
Bill Simmons
JVology
Michael Jackson
Dave Sandler
The Mustang Podcast
After 18 years of practicing law in Seattle, Karen Treiger felt an unmistakable call to explore the story of her in-laws, Sam and Esther Goldberg. Educated at Barnard College and New York University Law School --where she was editor-in-chief of NYU Law Review -- Treiger made the momentous decision to retire from her law practice and pull together the threads of a family story she had heard for many years.
The result of her three-year inquiry is the widely praised book, My Soul is Filled with Joy: A Holocaust Story. In it, Treiger chronicles both Sam and Esther Goldberg's journey, including Sam’s escape from the death camp Treblinka, as well as her family’s experiences in Poland when they retraced the path from Treblinka to the pit in the Polish forest where they hid until their liberation. As Treiger became invigorated and inspired by the people she encountered, Sam and Esther’s story became her story too.
Since the book’s publication, Treiger has crisscrossed the country to bring this compelling story to a wide audience. In June she traveled to Poland to launch the Polish translation of the book and spoke at the National Ethnography Museum in Warsaw and at the Krakow Jewish Festival. She has been named to the Jewish Book Council Author’s Network, the Seattle Holocaust Center for Humanity Speaker’s Bureau, and the University of Washington Extension Writing Program Advisory Council. Her perspectives have been shared in the Forward and the Jewish Press.
Check out Karen's flash briefing – Gratitude in a Minute. It’s on Alexa, iTunes, Spotify and Google Play podcasts. A daily, 60 second podcast on gratitude.
Brian Leidell is a managing partner of Fidens Insurance. He brings a wealth of knowledge within the insurance industry to serve professional firms and corporations. He transitioned from being a spirited insurance litigator for an international law firm, where his practice involved coverage disputes, professional & executive liability, subrogation, bad-faith, and reinsurance.
He further acted as a business developer for the London and Bermuda insurance markets. Brian holds a prominent international academic background that includes a Masters in International Business Law from University of London (UCL), a Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University, a Graduate Certificate in European Law from Tulane Paris Institute-La Sorbornne, a Masters in International Relations from University of New South Wales, and a Bachelors in Political Science from Virginia Tech.
Brian’s unique background and expertise enables Fidens to address diverse, complex insurance issues using a global perspective. Furthermore, his familiarity and involvement with global markets has qualified Fidens to serve clients internationally. Listen in as he connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
Nick Adams is a co-founder and managing partner of Differential Ventures and an investor on ZeeTV's startup fundraising show 'Break Through the Crowd.'
Previously, Nick was a Venture Partner at Supernode.vc, f.k.a. Flatiron Investors, in New York City where he evaluated seed- stage SaaS companies and led the due diligence for multiple investments. Before moving into Venture Capital, Nick held senior sales, marketing and product management roles for software companies that have realized over $1.3 billion in exit value, including: Opower (IPO), RAGE Frameworks (acquired by Genpact), Basware (Publicly-traded on OMX), and Comverge (acquired by Itron).
He mentors startups, helps with non-profit ventures and is a former baseball player who always keeps his eye on the ball. Listen in as Nick connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Partners in business and in life, Scott Cullather & Kristina McCoobery launched INVNT™, the global live brand storytelling agency™ in 2008 – at the height of the global recession – with the aim of challenging the live event industry with a new kind of agency model, attitude, agency culture and results-driven approach.
They are the co-authors of Challenge Everything™: The Battle Cry That Blew Sh*t Up And INVNTd Live Brand Storytelling™
The dynamic duo share share their story of launching a scrappy start-up – and evolving it into a fully fledged global agency business, discuss the power of live brand storytelling and provide tactics for incorporating it into wider marketing strategies, and reveal the next frontier of business success: predictive analytics.
Pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive - enjoy a fun conversation between Scott, Kristina and Lou right here on Thrive LOUD.
Paxton Gray is the Vice President of Operations at 97th Floor and is responsible for the award winning work the agency produces for clients like Edmunds, Celebrity Cruises, and Salesforce. He started in the digital marketing world in 2007 and has been with 97th Floor since 2013. Paxton serves on the Marketing and Business Education board as an advisor the Alpine School District, and teaches Intro to SEO and Analytics at Brigham Young University. Paxton has been a featured speaker at industry conferences all over the world, sharing insights learned through years of client work. He holds a degree in advertising from BYU and lives in Utah with his beautiful wife and kids. Paxton connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Due to the tragic death of George Floyd in late May 2020, followed by protests and civil unrest, racism continues to be all too prevalent in our world today.
In this episode - recorded LIVE on Facebook and YouTube on June 3rd, 2020 - Tony Chatman and Lou Diamond reconnect and chat about 'all that's going on' as we're living in a world of 'did that just happen'... every single day!
Conversations are where we can start -- and they do matter.
Listen, learn and hopefully this will trigger you to have your own conversation with others.
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Adrienne Bankert is an American, Emmy award winning journalist, television correspondent, presenter, mentor, speaker, and reporter. Odds are you’ve seen her on ABC News and Good Morning America. World News Tonight, and Nightline. She is the author of YOUR HIDDEN SUPERPOWER… The Kindness That Makes You Unbeatable at Work and Connects You with Anyone.
Adrienne shares with Lou Diamond her professional and personal insight about how the simple act of kindness can have a profound impact and create positive change in the workplace, as well as in day-to-day living.
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Sharon Ann Ziegler is a mother of three grown children and a lawyer licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and her home state of Tennessee. She has been practicing law and writing legal briefs, motions and appeals for more than 25 years.
In her debut, self-published, 2018 work of fiction, The Association, Ms. Ziegler tells a dynamic cerebral tale that describes some unusual and rarely discussed aspects of the American legal system and she explains how a woman fits into the male dominated profession.
Set in small town America, The Association is told through the eyes of a young female attorney. The story mixes thrills with an intriguing plot and exceptionally spectacular characters to achieve a telling glimpse into the legalities of the Covington Commons Home Owners Association, a truly American institution patterned after the hundreds of thousands institutions under which tens of millions of Americans presently live.
Sharon Ann sits down with Lou Diamond in an episode pulled from the Bedside Reading Authors That Thrive podcast.
Engaging, entertaining and energizing, Tami Evans creates an unforgettable experience for audiences. Her “use it now” content has helped ignite positive workplaces for exceptional organizations around the world. With focus on a variety of topics around leadership, employee engagement, client connection and culture strategy with a direct link back to retention, productivity and profitability, Tami’s presentations are content-rich, interactive and filled with her relatable and relevant humor. She believes if they are laughing they are listening, and if they are listening they are learning. Formerly the president of the National Speakers Association of NYC, Evans has also worked as a corporate manager, university professor, communications specialist, as well as such diverse career experience as a fashion designer and professional actress. She also has launched with business partner, 'bestie' and former Thrive LOUD guest Christine Cashen -- Emcee Squared. An incredible offering to make your events have energy, sizzle and POP! Tami celebrates and motivates participants, engages and empowers employees, creates communication cohesion, boosts confidence, and busts stress. Her popular presentations enhance leadership skills, communication, empowerment, and how to have a lot more fun doing it all. Tami connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD LIVE -- which was the first guest to do so....and she crushed it! *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast
Lisa Cherney is a smart, funny woman that loves the word fuck.
She has been mentoring 6 and 7-figure entrepreneurs for over 20 years. She coaches top coaches, teaches brilliant teachers and intuitively guides the most woo woo intuitives. She’s been a millionaire entrepreneur (for a minute) and a corporate flunky.
Her GFR moments (in life and business) are countless, which makes her superbly qualified to host the GFR podcast!
What she knows for sure...when you Get Fucking Real you make a bigger difference and have fewer regrets...period. Lisa "GFR" with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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From the outside looking in, author MaryBob Straub was living the American Dream until she realized Life was insisting she travel an alternate route. Over time she sought to understand both her own choices and those of her loved ones. This led her on a path to discovering her own personal sovereignty as well as compassion for the world she walked away from. Do you ever wonder what it might be like to look out of someone else's eyes? Do you think life might be calling you in a different direction? If so, you might just see yourself in "SOMEONE ELSE'S SHOES."
MaryBob is a wife, mother and grandmother. Her studies in Mexico, Spain and Costa Rica inspired the storyteller in her. After two decades as a High School teacher she decided it was time to tell her story. Life itself has been her muse. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband Billy and her dog Blue.
Pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive - MaryBob Straub connects with Lou Diamond.
Dr. Robi Ludwig is a nationally known psychotherapist and award-winning reporter. She received the 2020 Best of Manhattan Award in the Mental Health Practitioner category by the Manhattan Award Program. She has been appearing on broadcast media since 1997 and is sought after for her psychological insights on a wide range of topics. She is currently the Executive Producer and Host of a Facebook Live Show called Talking Live, where she interviews prominent and pro-social personalities of the day weekly.
She's a great interview host and Lou Diamond is excited to have her on the other side of the microphone…
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Tony Rulli is the co-founder of Intentional Spark and is an expert in Facebook and Instagram Ads. He and his team help clients with already successful online marketing funnels scale through Facebook and Instagram ads.
Tony gets down to the specifics in his conversation with Lou and provides some great tactics and strategies around a space all businesses are eager to learn more about.
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Jo Giese is an award-winning radio journalist, author, teacher, community activist, and former TV reporter.
As a special correspondent, she was part of the Peabody Award–winning team at Marketplace, the most popular business program in America garnering numerous other awards in Radio as well.
At Marketplace she won an EMMA for Exceptional Radio Story from the National Women’s Political Caucus and a GRACIE from the Foundation of American Women in Radio. She has contributed to Ira Glass’s This American Life and is the author of A Woman’s Path (St. Martin’s Press) and The Good Food Compendium (Doubleday). She has written for many top publications, including The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Vogue, the LA Weekly, European Travel & Life, BARK, Montana Outdoors, and The Malibu Times.
An intrepid and enthusiastic world traveler, Jo has visited more than 50 plus countries, including India, China, Africa, Finland, Vietnam, Patagonia, Bhutan, New Zealand, Iceland, Brazil, Argentina, and Norway. She lives in Southern California and Bozeman, Montana, with her husband, Ed Warren.
She connects with Lou Diamond to talk about her latest book "Never Sit If You Can Dance: Lessons from My Mother".
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CAROLINE is a singer, songwriter and a natural-born performer and dancer who is creating relatable pop anthems with purpose.
Her songs have heard by millions and her ARMY of loyal fans continues to connect with her through social media.
She has dipped her toes in many other arenas launching her own magazine, fashion brand and has written a book about her life lessons.
Right now she is just teenager but she is taking the world by storm
Listeners are sure to enjoy this episode as CAROLINE connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Byron Walker is a small business owner and the founder of Survival Frog. He is not a guru, however he has incredible intentions in trying to help struggling small business owners. In 2018 the "survival market" crashed and required a major restructuring and turnaround of his business.
It sucked to go through the downturn, but he now has a business that is much better and more profitable. He's documented his "turnaround plan" and shares some of it with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Steve Herz is the president and founding member of IF Management - a company with with a focus of coaching and motivating others to become the best version of themselves. He is also the author of Don’t Take Yes for an Answer - a self-empowerment guide to achieving your fullest professional and personal potential.
Steve was once a portly fellow who could not swim. Undaunted by a lack of physical gifts, he set about to compete in the treacherous Gulf Coast Triathlon in Panama City, Florida. Shedding his extra girth while learning to swim, he met the six foot waves, the 90 degree temperatures and completed the prestigious Ironman qualifier; all the while raising thousands of dollars for the Leukemia Society and being voted Most Inspirational member of the Team in Training.
Steve's a man that believes that anything is possible and connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Laurie Barkman is the founder and CEO of SmallDotBig, providing innovation and growth solutions for entrepreneurs and multi-generational businesses. She brings an entrepreneurial approach to mature companies struggling with change, and a structured approach to fast-growth companies experiencing growing pains. As an outside executive of a third generation, 120-year old company, she was part of a long-term management succession plan. Now she works with next generation entrepreneurs, privately-held companies, and family businesses to develop innovations that create enterprise value and transition plans to achieve their long-term goals. Laurie is the host Succession Stories -- a podcast that connects with family business leaders and industry experts to provide listeners with insights to grow their businesses, develop transition strategies, and lead for the future.
One of the very early guests on Thrive LOUD - Larry Cohen - catches up with Lou after premiering on the show three years ago.
Larry shares some exciting news about his company (Axis Promotions) and some of their actions in NYC during COVID-19.
Listen, learn, laugh and 'get Physical' in this fun catch up episode on Thrive LOUD.
Gary Dickson is an inveterate traveler and a Francophile sans merci. Educated in Switzerland in history, literature, and the classics, he has written two very well regarded novels:
An Improbable Pairing a historical romance that chronicles the enduring themes of a young man's coming of age and the rebellious love of the mismatched.
AND A Spy with Scruples which plunges readers into the complicated political world of Cold War Europe. From neutral Switzerland to the aristocratic salons of Paris to bombed-out Berlin.
Gary connects with Lou Diamond on an episode pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive.
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Jonathan Silver is a career entrepreneur who pioneered loyalty programs for Banks and Processors.
He is the CEO of Affinity Solutions, the first data-led intelligence platform helping marketers deliver emotionally resonant experiences that enrich people’s lives. In light of COVID-19 - his company just launched “DATA for GOOD” which is dedicated to providing data-led behavioral insights to those on the front lines so they can engage thoughtfully to deliver brand experiences that advocate for the health, safety and economic well-being of customers.
Jonathan has been sharing valuable INSIGHTS with his clients and in this episode he share's his own with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
Tricia Brouk is an international award winning director. She is works in theater, film and television. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she applies her expertise to the art of public speaking. She’s the executive producer of Speakers Who dare, a TEDx producer.
She choreographed Black Box on ABC, The Affair on Showtime, Rescue Me on Fox, and John Turturro’s Romance and Cigarettes, where she was awarded a Golden Thumb Award from Roger Ebert. The series Sublets, won Best Comedy at the Vancouver Web-Festival. She curates and hosts the Speaker Salon in NYC, The Big Talk an award winning podcast on iTunes and directs and produces The Big Talk Over Dinner a new tv series.
She was recently awarded Top Director of 2019 by the International Association of Top Professionals and her documentary Right Livelihood A Journey to Here about the Buddhist Chaplain at Riker’s Island won Best Documentary Short at The Olympus Film Festival and You’re Gorgeous, I Love Your Shirt, An Inside Look at Bullying and Mental Health won an Award of Merit at the Awareness Festival.
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Casey Stubbs is the founder of Trading Strategy Guides along with several other trading related businesses which include Learn To Trade for Profit, Finance & Markets, Price Action and Income. Since 2009, Stubbs has helped thousands of traders by providing the best free trading education and trading strategies.
Casey and his team’s mission is to simplify trading strategies by giving traders a detailed plan with step-by-step rules to follow. We continue to do this with each and every strategy that we produce on our website. Meet the team of experienced day traders like Hubert Miranda, forex traders, financial advisors, chart experts, and market analysts like Raman Gill who make this site possible.
Casey connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
Kelley Earnhardt Miller is part owner and general manager of JR Motorsports and is considered one of the most prominent businesswomen in NASCAR today. Kelley oversees the company’s race team, management team, and business ventures for her brother Dale Earnhardt Jr. and is the daughter of seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt.
She is the author of DRIVE: 9 LESSONS TO WIN IN BUSINESS & LIFE and she shares some of these lessons with Lou on Thrive LOUD.
Listeners start your engines!!
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Ora Nadrich is the founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking and author of Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity, named in the 100 Best Mindfulness Books of All Time by BookAuthority. She is a certified life coach and Mindfulness teacher, specializing in transformational thinking, self-discovery and mentoring new coaches as they develop their careers.
Her rare combination of insight, intuition, compassion and charisma has made her one of the most effective and sought-after coaches.
Enjoy this conversation between Ora and Lou pulled from the Bedside Reading Authors That Thrive podcast.
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Global Credibility Expert Mitchell Levy (pronounced Lee Vee) is a TEDx speaker and international best-selling author of over 60 books. As The AHA Guy at AHAthat , he helps to extract the genius from your head in a two hour interview so that his team can ghostwrite your book, publish it, distribute it, and make you an Amazon bestselling author in four months.
He is an accomplished Entrepreneur who has created twenty businesses in Silicon Valley including four publishing companies that have published over 850 books.
Mitchell connects with Lou Diamond while spreading "CREDUST" before, during and after his appearance on Thrive LOUD.
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Bill Cates is an internationally recognized client-acquisition expert, author, and hall of fame speaker who motivates others to take action with proven strategies.
A successful entrepreneur his’ client-acquisition system has been featured in such publications as Success Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Selling Power, the Huffington Post and The Wall Street Journal. And his own business success has been featured in Money Magazine.
Cutting through the noise Bill Cates connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Pulled from their original interview - Jonathan Sackett is featured in a Thrive LOUD Minisode.
The President and CCO of allscope - a full service advertising agency headquartered in NYC chats with Lou about the challenges and possibilities around marketing "the plant" and one of the fastest growing industries on the planet.
A rather timely and timeless episode released on 4:20.
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Founded in 2014 by industry expert Michael Abboud, TetherView revolutionizes cloud use by offering simple, affordable, and secure solutions. As more companies move their workforce to remote locations, TetherView’s Frictionless Cloud is designed to keep data secure and accessible while ensuring the highest levels of compliance--allowing IT teams to focus on innovation.
He hopes to put minds at ease while providing access and security that is vital to keep businesses safe and productive during this period of uncertainty.
Michelle Cox is the author of the multiple award-winning Henrietta and Inspector Howard series as well as “Novel Notes of Local Lore,” a weekly blog dedicated to Chicago’s forgotten residents.
She suspects she may have once lived in the 1930s and, having yet to discover a handy time machine lying around, has resorted to writing about the era as a way of getting herself back there. Coincidentally, her books have been praised by Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist and many others, so she might be on to something. Unbeknownst to most, Michelle hoards board games she doesn’t have time to play and is, not surprisingly, addicted to period dramas and big band music. Also marmalade.
Michelle 5th book -- comes out in Late April 2020… A CHILD LOST - which she talks about with Lou Diamond in a special episode pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive.
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Vincent Chiappetta is the co-founder and the fourth president of New York Road Runners, and has been running for over 71 years.
He was the Yin to Fred Lebow’s Yang when they co-founded New York Road Runners and the New York City Marathon.
During his heyday, he ran a total of 114 marathons, 50 of them under 2:40. Flirting with his 90s, he still teaches at Yeshiva University.
He is the author of New York As We Know It...
Very few people have been around the New York City running scene longer than this man. Hear his story and more about his book on this engaging episode with a true New York Legend pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive.
Brett Fogle has been marketing online since 1999 and has sold 3 of his previous companies including a three-time Inc 500|5000 company which he started from the proverbial ‘kitchen table’ and grew it to the 276th fastest growing private companies in the U.S.A. in 3 just years.
He has had a successful career as a businessman, starting his first business at age 7, and has continued to start, grow and sell various businesses from retail to online.
Brett is co-founder of Click and Grow Business / Click and Grow Rich Seminars and speaks internationally on how to start, scale and sell online businesses, teaching their proven ‘MP5MS2’ success formula and internet marketing strategies as far away as Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zeland, South Africa, Australia, London, Canada and the USA.
He is also CEO and co-founder of ClickSales, a sales and email marketing automation platform that helps online business owners succeed with powerful yet simple software tools.
Brett and Lou connect on Thrive LOUD.
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Dirk Izzo serves as Senior Vice President of NCR Hospitality. He is a seasoned leader with experience in building and marketing innovative cloud-based solutions to help clients optimize their business performance.
In his current role, Dirk is responsible for developing simple and innovative solutions that run the restaurant from end to end. NCR is the technology provider of choice for restaurants around the world and Dirk is focused on delivering the next-generation software, hardware and services that delivers on what customers want, when they want it.
He is intimately involved in a unique program to get front line entrepreneurs closer to funding in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Learn about all the great things Dirk and his team at NCR are doing to keep commerce running during these difficult times.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NCR & Nymbus - SBA Paycheck Protection Loans Program.
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As COVID-19 has forced many people to either "Shelter-In-Place", "Stay-At-Home", Be on "P.A.U.S.E.", "Social Distance" and self quarantine...it made sense to have an episode that captured what life in the midst of these unique times is like.
Thrive LOUD listener, fan, guest contributor, good friend and neighbor of Lou's -- Jeff Dorst shares his thoughts, opinions and the ramifications of the situation we're all in while strictly adhering to social distancing rules.
Recorded live from beyond six feet in Lou's driveway - enjoy the "Thrive LOUD Quarantine" episode.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to remember how much "we all matter" during this unique time. With that, Lou Diamond invited back one of the very initial guests on Thrive LOUD.
Angela Maiers catches up with Lou and shares the 'mattering' work she is doing and how much of her messaging is so relevant as our country enters a peak period of the spread of the coronavirus.
Listen, learn, laugh, love and lean on one another.
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Robbie Samuels is a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and relationship-based business strategist who has been recognized as a “networking expert”.
He is the author of the best-selling business book Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences and has been profiled in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company.
He is the host of On the Schmooze podcast and Robbie takes some times out to schmooze and connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
Life as we know it will never be the same. When the Covid-19 pandemic is far behind us, the way we do business, communicate and connect will forever be transformed.
Virtual 5 O'Clock (a.k.a., Cocktails & Comfort) is a virtual platform like no other. Where a group of highly intelligent, innovative and successful leaders connect to lend a helping hand and share support to their community. The give-and-take program is all about helping to ease tension, steady anxiety and create the connection we all crave.
Lou Diamond sits down with the three founders:
Alan Kaye - a partner of the international insurance brokerage firm Fidens Insurance Brokerage who has lived and focused on establishing long-term relationships with his colleagues and clients.
Layne Frank - has been designing and building optimized voice, video and data solutions for his customers around the globe for over 2 decades through his firm BBH Solutions.
Mindie Barnett - former TV anchor, best-selling author, speaker and founder of MB and Associates.
...as they share how Virtual 5 O'Clock came to be, where it's going and how it is the right platform at the right time.
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Success magazine calls Simon T. Bailey one of the Top 25 people that will help you reach your business and life goals. He joins a list that includes Oprah Winfrey & Dr. Brene Brown. His viral video posted by Goalcast to Facebook has over 87 million views.
Simon is a Breakthrough Strategist who goes beyond feel-good content and provides real-life deliverables that impact lives.
He is the author of ten books and in his latest, "Be The Spark", Simon shares how you have the opportunity to Be the Spark for your company, customers, and employees, and this book will teach you how.
Enjoy this conversation pulled from BEDSIDE READING'S AUTHORS THAT THRIVE between Simon and Lou Diamond.
In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, Lou reconnects with one of the "front-line" heroes Dr. Darria Long Gillespie.
The ER doctor, best-selling author, speaker, frequent TV specialist and Thrive LOUD Alum provides Lou and the Thrive LOUD community a real glimpse into the reality of COVID-19, where we are, where we're headed and reminding us that '..we've got this.." as we all do our parts battling this virus.
Enjoy this "CatchUp" with Dr. Darria and follow her on Instagram and watch her feed updating us with great tips each day.
Dr Darria made a shout out to this performance by the Chino Hills Choir performance of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".
Denise Gosnell is an attorney, strategist and growth hacker...
She has authored and co-authored over eight business and technology books as well as the VACATION EFFECT. Which is also a program and podcast which helps to teach you how to grow your business by subtracting—not by adding more—from your to do list.
She is a frequent speaker at various television, radio, and industry events for her expertise on business, legal, and technology matters.
Denise was also honored to receive the "Top 40 Under 40" award by the Indianapolis Business Journal in 2005 in recognition for her accomplishments before the age of 40.
Denise connects with Lou as the two talk about all of the recent happenings in the world and how a great deal of these tactics are very useful in today's environment.
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Rosemarie Rossetti is a powerful, internationally known keynote speaker, trainer, author, consultant, and president of Rossetti Enterprises Inc.
Through her own personal tragedy she looked deep within herself and found new strength and resolve.
She demonstrates how to live with conviction and rise above misfortune.
She empowers audiences to embrace change, improve performance, and unlock their competitive advantage. She taps into what motivates people to change their behavior and achieve their goals.
Something we all need reminding of during these times.
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Producer, actor and #1 Bestselling Author, Evan Money is best known for his high energy and take action attitude. One of his favorite projects is the ground breaking documentary on the power of the spoken word, Words of Art. Evan was born and raised in southern California and grew up making shorts with his brother on VHS. Evan and his bride are known throughout the world as the forever honeymooners as they remarry in a different state or country every year.
A man who believes to his core that LIFE IS TREMENDOUS connects in this amazingly engaging conversation with Lou Diamond.
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Geoffrey M Cooper is the author of The Prize. What does it take to win a Nobel Prize? Deceit? Fraud? Maybe even murder? When she finds a drug that has the potential to treat Alzheimer's disease, Pam Weller is certain she's made the discovery of a lifetime. But her success threatens the supremacy of Eric Prescott, a leading figure in Alzheimer's research, who sees his chances at a Nobel Prize slipping through his fingers. His lust for the prize and the accolades that come with it drive him to concoct a plot against Pam that threatens her career, her freedom, and even her life.
Winner of National Indie Excellence and Reader's Favorite Book Awards.
Pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive - enjoy this conversation with Geoffrey Cooper on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Recognized as one of the top "Embodiment Coaches" Holley Mignosi has helped over 250,000 "Embody" their message with passion and dynamic stage presence.
Speaker, Speaking Coach, Storyteller, and Body Language Expert, she is also the CEO of The Dynamic Dream Life Group, INC. She helps speakers, experts, and leaders master the art of hypnotic body language and neuroscience of charismatic communication so that they can maximize their influence, eminence, and income on ALL of life's stages.
Check out her HOT 15 hottest hand gestures and listen all the way to the end of the episode as Holley puts Lou Diamond to the test as she quizzes him on his 'body language IQ'.
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Mike Volkin is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, trainer, Army veteran, and author of 5 books (one bestseller). He has built and sold 4 companies. As a marketing leader, he specializes in building company value through great branding.
Throughout his career, Mike has worked with over 400 small and mid-sized businesses and has a tremendous track record of driving company growth and brand awareness through the development and implementation of a variety of marketing programs.
What sets Mike apart is his energy. Seeing Mike yawn is equivalent to seeing the birth of a rainbow, it just doesn’t happen that often. Mike LOVES what he does and it shows. His scientific background combined with his vast marketing skills create an intense curiosity to both explore and execute new and timeless marketing tactics for both his own business ventures and for his clients.
The "Volkinator" and Lou Diamond talk branding in depth on this educational podcast.
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During this very unique time with the global pandemic of the Coronavirus...there's not a lot of 'fun' things going on right now.
And with social distancing and efforts to better contain the spread of COVID-19 - there's almost not live sporting events taking place anywhere in the world.
We at Thrive LOUD needed a change of pace and something ELSE to talk about.
Evan Money (an upcoming guest on Thrive LOUD) and Lou Diamond got together to make the most of the situation we are in and created a special Thrive LOUD episode focused on life, leadership, the NFL...and other sports.
Have a listen and hear two leaders take on a few hot topics: NFL's free agency, Tom Brady heading to Tampa, the newly approved CBA and the upcoming NFL Draft.
And who know....this might start something completely new....
This was initially going to be an episode focused on the NCAA basketball tournament; however, things change.
Due to the spreading of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the globe - many events, meetings, sporting activities, classes, conferences have been either cancelled or postponed.
At the time of this recording, the NCAA Basketball Tournament was to be played with no fans in attendance; the NBA basketball season has been suspended and many other sporting events are up in the air as to whether they'll be played or not.
Speaker, author, thought leader and co-host of the podcast program "DID THAT JUST HAPPEN" Tony Chatman joins Lou Diamond to talk about all of these matters as the world copes with a very unique situation during a special time of year.
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Marina Qutab, a.k.a. the ECO GODDESS, is a lifestyle blogger passionate about the earth, people, warm blueberry muffins, animals and everyday magical moments.
She is all about providing her followers tips for living zero waste, soulful wellness inspiration, and gluten-free vegan recipes.
Thrive LOUD listeners are sure to enjoy this episode where Marina connects with Lou Diamond.
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Gabrielle Hartley is a leading elite divorce strategy and wellness coach, mediator, attorney, consultant, speaker and author.
Gabrielle is known for her unique, non-toxic approach to divorce that she has developed over twenty five years. She keeps 99% of her cases out of the courtroom and at the negotiating table, as she effectively supports her clients to create a healthy, uplifted post-divorce life for them.
She wrote Better Apart; The Radically Positive Way to Separate with the mission and vision of smashing the shame and stigma surrounding divorce. This groundbreaking work combines her practical advice and legal wisdom with the life-changing practices of yoga and meditation offered by yoga guru Elena Brower.
Gabrielle connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
Last time we had JJ Ramberg on Thrive LOUD - she was hosting a show for NBC News called Your Business, a podcast called Been There Built That and a series on BBC World News called Follow the Food.
She also partnered with her brother on Goodshop, an online coupon site which has donated more than $13 million to charity.
With all of that...JJ needed to kick her feet up and listen to some podcasts!
And now she's making it even easier for others to do just that.
Along with her brother Ken - she has founded Goodpods -- an app that allows you to see what podcasts your smartest, funniest, most curious podcast-obsessed friends and influencers are listening to.
Hear how the idea came to be and how its just coming to life now and how much Lou Diamond is a fan of this platform.
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Danielle Girard is the USA Today and Amazon #1 bestselling author of Chasing Darkness, The Rookie Club series, and the Dr. Schwartzman Series—Exhume, Excise, Expose, and Expire, featuring San Francisco medical examiner Dr. Annabelle Schwartzman. Danielle’s books have won the Barry Award and the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, and two of her titles have been optioned for movies.
A graduate of Cornell University, Danielle received her MFA at Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina. She, her husband, and their two children split their time between San Francisco and the Northern Rockies. White Out, the first book in her new series, will be out July 7, 2020.
Taken from the Bedside Reading Authors That Thrive podcast, Danielle connects with Lou Diamond and takes us behind the scenes into her creative works and process.
University faculty-turned-entrepreneur, Jill Schiefelbein is an award-winning business owner, author, and recovering academic.
Jill focuses on providing custom communication training and strategies for her clients —through workshops, keynote speaking, consulting, and virtual training.
She travels, she leads, she connects, she’s freakin awesome..and I’m so glad I get to catch up with THE DYNAMIC COMMUNICATOR and the creator of DYNAMIC VIRTUAL EVENTS.
In this unique environment we're currently experiencing with COVID-19 - Jill shares her expertise in virtual events and the best way to deliver an amazing experience.
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Yasin Abbak is a born leader. An engaging and inspiring personality he's also blessed with deeply analytical intelligence, street-smarts, and a indomitable can-do attitude.
After earning his chops on Wall Street - he ventured off to a career filled with entrepreneurship, startup investing and an eye for success.
He is currently the CEO & founder of the Fantasy Life App -- the must-have application for fantasy sports players and sports bettors, with the fastest breaking news, advice, chats, trash talk & so much more.
Yasin sits down and chats with Lou Diamond and shares how he, his young family and young business are truly thriving LOUD.
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Jack J. Hersch, Dave Hersch's son, is an expert in the field of troubled and distressed companies. He is a strategic advisor to investment institutions and corporate managements, has served as a corporate board member, and has guest-lectured in the business schools of M.I.T., U.S.C. and U.C. Berkeley, among others.
He is also the author of DEATH MARCH ESCAPE - The Remarkable Story of a Man Who Twice Escaped the Nazi Holocaust.
Thrive LOUD listeners will enjoy this conversation between Jack and Lou Diamond.
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The CEO of Executive Essentials, Michelle Tillis Lederman (a.k.a. "Lou Diamond's Connecting Sister from Another Mister") is back on a special "Catch Up" episode of Thrive LOUD.
It's Michelle's book "The Connector's Advantage" BOOKIVERSARY -and Michelle has a special offer for Thrive LOUD listeners.
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Deke Copenhaver currently serves as Principal of Copenhaver Consulting, LLC, a niche consulting firm in Augusta, Georgia serving the needs of businesses, nonprofits and local governments. In May of 2019 he published his first book “The Changemaker: the Art of Building Better Leaders” with Advantage|Forbesbooks.
Deke served as Mayor of Augusta, Georgia from 2005 through 2014. Since leaving office Deke has served as the host of “There it is With Deke Copenhaver”, a daily call-in radio show on WGAC New Talk Radio, as well as Managing Consultant for the Augusta Economic Development Authority.
Deke became the first American mayor to complete all three legs of a sanctioned Ironman event and has subsequently completed four more Ironman 70.3’s.
Enjoy this conversation between Deke and Lou Diamond pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive podcast.
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A quick thought piece from Lou Diamond as he shares an experience he recently encountered that falls under the category of "what not to do" when trying to connect with others.
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Kim Sakwa is the best selling author of the time travel romances THE PROPHECY and NEVER SAY GOODBYE. Hoping on occasion to fall through time herself, she settled on creating these stories instead.
When not writing, you can find her with coffee in hand, walking the hills of Michigan subdivision, listening to the soundtracks that she creates for her novels. Hopeless romantic hooked on happily ever after.
Enjoy listening to KIM SAKWA in a special episode puled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive.
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Passionate about personal development, Laurie Gerber has been coaching individuals and groups for over 15 years. She specializes in relationship and marriage coaching and is the #1 marriage and relationship coach based in NYC. She spreads her message of empowerment through public speaking events, such as the 2019 TedX Brooklyn, live international events, one-on-one coaching, virtual coaching courses, and on radio and in TV appearances such as MTV’s True Life Special: I’m Getting a Second Chance, A&E’s The Marriage Test, the Dr. Phil Show and the TODAY show. Laurie also hosts monthly dating and relationship webinars on Match and JDate providing dating, sex, and relationship advice to an average of 350 listeners per month.
Laurie considers herself “an angel recruiter” because she is busy looking for other people who share her mission to instill more joy and peace in the world. She feels blessed to spend her days doing work that makes her proud and she is inspired by Handel clients for having the gumption and guts to look at themselves honestly.
Laurie connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Jennifer Yan is the founder and online marketer at SEO Symbiosis, LLC.
Fueled by her experience in technology and work in marketing research for organizations such as Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin, and Google, she developed a foundation in consumer psychology and how to market products and services in a manner that resonates with a specific audience.
She helps business owners struggling with lead generation to use media and influencers to rank higher in search engines to reach billions of potential leads worldwide. According to Forbes, 90% of the buyer’s journey starts online and making sure your business has high search engine rankings, is more important than ever.
Not only does she help drive traffic to websites to bring awareness to her client’s businesses but she also focuses on communicating value -- Now that they have gotten the attention, how do you convince your services/products are important to your clients? She uses creative problem solving and strategic marketing to curate relationships with influential decision makers to ignite the growth of her client’s businesses. Making dramatic changes in businesses in months, not years!
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Melanie Deziel is a keynote speaker, award-winning branded content creator, lifelong storyteller, and now the author of “CONTENT FUEL FRAMEWORK”.
She is on a mission to share the power of compelling and credible content with others.
She is the founder of StoryFuel, teaching marketers, publishers, creators and companies of all sizes how to tell better brand stories.
Her new book The Content Fuel Framework: How to Generate Unlimited Story Ideas. Comes out FEBRUARY 24, 2020 - EVERYWHERE!
Thrive LOUD listeners will enjoy reconnecting with Melanie Deziel on this "Catch Up" episode.
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Paul Michaelenko is the CEO at the Listen App a company that can be best described if you imagine voice-chat and podcasts had a baby.
Paul believes the future will be voice-centered. Audio interfaces will replace screens and we will prefer listening over reading where Airpods are the new iPhone.
You’re truly going to appreciate what you’re going HEAR as you listen to one of more intriguing entrepreneurs in this engaging episode between Paul and Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Entrepreneur, global speaker, best selling author and king of the SMART HUSTLE NATION -- Ramon Ray is featured in a Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond Minisode.
Plucked from their ORIGINAL INTERVIEW, Ramon shares with Lou how small business is where his heart is and where huge opportunities exist.
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Jeanne Blasberg is an award-winning, bestselling author of Eden and The Nine. She has won the the Beverly Hills Book Awards for Women’s Fiction and has been a finalist for both the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best New Voice in Fiction and the Sarton Women’s Book Award for Historical Fiction.
She is the founder of the Westerly Memoir Project as well as a board member of the Boston Book Festival. She is a student and board member of Grub Street, one of the country’s pre-eminent creative writing centers, where she wrote and revised The Nine and is currently developing her next novel.Awards for Literary Fiction and Regional Fiction.
Pulled from the Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive podcast, listen in as Lou connects with Jeanne.
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Brian Wallace is the founder and president of NowSourcing, an industry leading infographic design agency based in Louisville, KY and Cincinnati, OH which works with companies that range from startups to Fortune 500s.
He also runs #LinkedInLocal events nationwide, and hosts the Next Action Podcast. He has been named a Google Small Business Advisor and joined the SXSW Advisory Board in 2019.
Brian Wallace connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Christine Kloser has trained more than 70,000 entrepreneurs, leaders and authors to write their books through her inside out approach.
She has written and co-authored twenty books and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, FOX News, Forbes.com, Huffington Post and Entrepreneur.com, and is a regular columnist for the award-winning PUBLISHED Magazine.
She coined the term “transformational author” and debuted it at her first Transformational Author Experience in 2011. The concept came about when she experienced a major setback in her business when she was straddling two different industries and found herself lost in the chasm between them. Grateful to have found an authentic and aligned way to blend the best of these two worlds and serve her community bigger and better than ever, her first class of TAE students numbered over 10,000, and she hasn’t looked back.
Christine shares her story on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Dominican born / Dallas Texas raised - Jaye Watts was born with a drive to succeed. She’s followed her passion to New York City to sign a record deal under Motown Records (as "Letta J") and become a GRAMMY Award nominated singer songwriter having written songs for and performed internationally with living legends.
Searching to merge her creative love of music and her Stanford engineering background - she co-founded a video gaming startup providing inclusive gaming experiences with a community based focused called COEXIST GAMING.
Thrive LOUD listeners get your game on as we connect with Jaye Watts!
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You'll also get a chance to hear some of Letta J's amazing new music!
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Andrea Woolf is a dynamic coach, inspirational author, and highly sought after trainer and motivational speaker. Andrea is the Founder of Women of Impact, a community and movement of amazing women who are ready to change the world and, in the process, take their business, career and life to a whole new level. She is also the author of "THE ONLY THING BE TWEEN YOU AND YOUR DREAM IS YOU."
Andrea has helped me expertly craft a vision for my life and skillfully execute on it. Situations in the past that used to send me into a tail spin, are now easily handled with the set of tools that I have honed with her help. I am now able to navigate difficult situations with grace and ease.
Her insightful, engaging and witty approach has served as the catalyst for positive change for thousands of business owners and executives. With her heartfelt style, she helps women clarify and simplify their vision, then achieve extraordinary results while bringing purpose and meaning to every aspect of their lives.
Enjoy this interesting conversation about coaching between Andrea and Lou.
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David Crow spent his early years on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona and New Mexico. Through grit, resilience, and a thirst for learning, he managed to escape his abusive childhood, graduate from college, and build a successful lobbying firm in Washington, DC.
Today, David is a sought-after speaker, giving talks to various businesses and trade organizations around the world. Throughout the years, he has mentored over 200 college interns, performed pro bono service for the charitable organization Save the Children, and participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. An advocate for women, he is donating a percentage of his royalties from The Pale-Faced Lie to Barrett House, a homeless shelter for women in Albuquerque. David and his wife, Patty, live in the suburbs of DC.
Pulled from David and Lou's original interview Bedside Reading's AUTHORS THAT THRIVE.
A story-teller by profession, an animal lover to the core and a conservationist/activist in the making - Shannon Elizabeth is the founder of Animal Avengers (now called The Shannon Elizabeth Foundation) -- which is focused on helping combat the poaching crisis and save our wildlife and wild places.
Based both in South Africa and the United States, the Foundation uses a collaborative approach. They believe that to protect animals and their environment you must uplift and include the local communities surrounding them. The hope and goal is that no animal must go through life as an orphan ever again.
You know her from her movies and possibly her poker playing - but in this episode you’ll get a chance to learn how she’s Thriving LOUD every day to help make our world a more amazing place.
Enjoy this truly engaging episode between Shannon and Lou Diamond.
To learn more about or to make a contribution to Shannon's amazing organization - head on over to shannonelizabeth.org OR click on her foundations logo below. AND CHECK OUT HER FOUNDATIONS NEW INSTAGRAM PAGE BY CLICKING HERE or going to @shannonelizabethfdn
Also check out RHINO REVIEW - the world’s most accessible, comprehensive resource to empower and inspire you to help protect these magnificent creatures.
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Karen Solomon’s academic and experiential background in education combined with decades of personal development, image consulting, her successful marriage and subsequent amicable divorce have prepared her to be the speaker, image consultant, seminar leader and coach she is today.
A two time breast cancer survivor, Karen advocates for women going through similar journeys. Her signature seminar Men, Sex & Money®, as well as her coaching practice, focus on the connection between communication, sensuality, sexuality, financial clarity and pleasure - particularly when starting over.
Her recent book: Sexy, Sassy & Starting Over: Recipes for a Sweet & Savory Life after Divorce is everywhere and is going to make for a fun conversation.
Listen to how Karen Thrive LOUD each and every day.
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Lisa Collum is the CEO, author, and founder of Top Score Writing. She is an educator with over 13 years of professional experience in teaching and specializes in writing. Lisa has worked as a classroom teacher, reading coach and a writing specialist for various institutions.
During her time working in a Title I school with students who struggled with basic writing skills, she felt the need to create a structured writing curriculum that had daily lessons that are built in such a way that each day has its own progressive sections. Knowing the common trials and errors by students, she developed lessons that were easy to follow and understandable to students.
Each school year in Florida, and other states with a focus on writing, students who use Top Score Writing’s curriculum show a significant improvement in their writing skills. Lisa has also trained thousands of teachers on the curriculum and consulted with schools nationwide to improve students’ writing. As she knows writing is a lifelong skill, Lisa takes pride in building their foundation early on in their educational career and continues to challenge them as their writing improves.
When not working on Top Score Writing this mother of 4 can be found at various youth sporting events and supporting her surrounding community in need. Enjoy this educational episode of Thrive LOUD.
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On Sunday Jan 26th, former Los Angeles Laker and NBA great Kobe Bryant, his 13 year old daughter and 7 others died in a horrific helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA.
The city of Los Angeles, the NBA, basketball fans across the US, Europe and Asia, even those that are not sports fans across the entire globe have been affected by this awful tragedy.
Lou Diamond invited on amazing keynote speaker, leadership expert, sports fan and good friend Tony Chatman talk about Kobe, his affect on us and why the passing of famous athletes, musicians, performers and celebrities seems to connect with us so powerfully.
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Sue Hitzmann is the creator of the MELT Method®, a simple self-treatment technique that helps people get out and stay out of chronic pain.
A nationally recognized educator, manual therapist, exercise physiologist, and founding member of the Fascia Research Society, Sue is the author of the New York Times bestselling book The MELT Method, which has been translated into eight languages and helped over 200,000 people lead a healthy, pain-free life.
Thrive LOUD listeners get ready to melt as we bring Sue Hitzmann onto Thrive LOUD…
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hn C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than thirty million books in fifty languages. He is the founder of the John Maxwell Company, the John Maxwell Team, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, organizations that have trained millions of leaders from every country of the world. The recipient of the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network, Dr. Maxwell speaks each year to Fortune500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world’s top business leaders.
In this Thrive LOUD Minisode plucked from their original interview, John C. Maxwell shares with Lou Diamond what he believes leaders need more of in today's busy world and what he does to help himself get back on the thriving track.
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How does your space feel? How could it work better for you?
Design Strategist at HLW, an international design and architecture firm, Eden Brachot connects with Lou Diamond as she shares how she helps companies create workspaces that evoke both feeling and functionality.
This episode was pulled from the Fresh from the Hill podcast where Lou got to sit down in person with Eden and dive deep into looking at your space from a new lens.
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For the 400th episode the team at Thrive LOUD...simply had no idea what to do to celebrate this milestone.
In a combined effort of appreciation and extreme laziness, Lou Diamond asked former guests to come up with potential ideas as to what the 400th episode of Thrive LOUD should be.
After hearing tons of feedback from many former guests and fans - the diversity of the responses was way more interesting than one specific idea.
With that, have a listen to the creative minds of our former guests and the many unique suggestions they put forward with 'what we should do for the 400th episode of Thrive LOUD'.
Special thanks to the following 'Thrive LOUD Alumni' that came back with some very unique ideas for this episode.
Lisa Betts-Lacroix - Michael Coles - Dr. Karen Jacobson - Emerald GreenForest - Jules Lewis - Julie Ann Sullivan - Joel Salomon - Jude Charles - Shane Mahoney - Gary William Mendel - Jeanette Bronée - Ava Diamond - Stacee Mandeville - Chris Westfall - Ryan Foland - Audrey Kent - Melissa Feinberg - Jeff Dorst - Steve O'Brien
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Robyn Hatcher, communication expert and author, knows successful communication is the life blood of any thriving organization. Robyn's cultivated a winning formula to transform weak communication skills into potent business gold. (Cause blow ups can be messy and costly!) Her 15 plus years in the entertainment field as a professional actress and film and TV writer plus her experience as a certified Neural Linguistic Programming practitioner, give her a powerful combination of fun, creative tools and solid scientific research. Now, as owner and CEO of SpeakEtc., she delivers brain science hacks to help business leaders like you, command a room; galvanize your team and become the catalyst for change your business needs. Robyn has transformed the careers of thousands of business leaders through corporate programs, private coaching, and interactive presentations. Fortune 50 -500 companies and brands such as Allstate, Deloitte, Hewlett-Packard, AXA, and UBS are a few notables on Robyn's rich list of clientele.
She connects with her good friend Lou Diamond here on Thrive LOUD.
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Jason Lauritsen a keynote speaker, author, and consultant. He is an employee engagement and workplace culture expert who will challenge you to think differently.
A former corporate Human Resources executive, Jason has dedicated his career to helping leaders build organizations that are good for both people and profits.
He also led the research team for Quantum Workplace’s Best Places to Work program where he has studied the employee experience at thousands of companies to understand what the best workplaces in the world do differently than the rest.
Jason is the author of the books Unlocking High Performance: How to use performance management to engage and empower employees to reach their full potential and Social Gravity: Harnessing the Natural Laws of Relationships.
Jason connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Who wants to change their financial destiny forever?
Julie Steelman is helping women gain access to exactly that….
She is deeply committed to women worldwide shattering their financial glass ceilings and learning the skills that allow them to boldly manifest their visions and create limitless life-long wealth.
Julie’s powerful courses and programs are designed to revolutionize women’s relationship to money - resulting in a healthy self-worth that leads to robust net worth where her values are integrated into her financial beliefs and wealth-building strategy.
Julie is deeply committed to women worldwide shattering their financial glass ceilings and learning the skills that allow them to boldly manifest their visions and create limitless life-long wealth. She feels strongly that the time has come for women to stop riding the edge of financial disaster and become highly empowered and abundant co-creators.
Enjoy this fun conversation about money, financial freedom and thriving loud as Julie connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Kyle Scott is currently the head of production of the Serhant Media Group. Previously, Kyle was a producer/editor and content strategist with NBC News Digital. He launched the lifestyle video vertical "BETTER," which he grew to over one million on-net starts per month within the first year. Prior to joining the NBC News digital video team in 2016, Kyle spent five years working in broadcast journalism with TODAY, NBC Weekend Nightly News, NBC News Specials, and NBC News Education Nation. He started his career in the NBCUniversal Page Program. Kyle is currently pursuing his MBA at NYU Stern and holds a B.S. in Applied Economics Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University.
Enjoy this special episode of Thrive LOUD taken from the Fresh From the Hill podcast.
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HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is on-air investigative reporter for Boston's WHDH-TV, winning 36 EMMYs and dozens more journalism honors. Nationally bestselling author of 11 thrillers, Ryan's also an award-winner in her second profession—with five Agathas, three Anthonys, the Daphne, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award.
Critics call her "a master of suspense." Her novels are Library Journal's Best of 2014, 2015 and 2016, and her highly-acclaimed TRUST ME was chosen for numerous prestigious Best of 2018 lists. Hank's newest book is THE MURDER LIST.
The Library Journal starred review says, "Masterly plotted—with a twisted ending—a riveting, character-driven story."
Enjoy listening to Hank Phillippi Ryan as she shares her love for her two careers on Bedside Reading's AUTHORS THAT THRIVE represented here on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Jane Ubell-Meyer has been a successful television and film producer and entrepreneur.
She comes from three generations of entrepreneurs. Where she has led many different companies in different industries throughout the years.
From PR to Publishing to product placement she has innovated and paved the way for amazing businesses that truly connect brands, businesses and leaders..
In August of 2017 she created Bedside Reading® an innovative program placing books by the bedsides in luxury hotels and in the Media. The goal being to help expand an author’s fanbase and to promote an author’s book in the Media.
Her experiences as a journalist, television & film producer and entrepreneur led her to realize that anyone who is an entrepreneur can always use a roadmap, guidance and help as they journey through the world of being an entrepreneur.
Listen in as Jane shares her story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
NOTE TO AUTHORS*
checkout the links to Bedside Reading to apply to Jane's amazing program
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With a shared vision to normalize the way we approach digestive health, so that we can empower individuals to have a better relationship with their gut health Sarah Dakh and Louise Macnab created a 'movement'.
Their company “Moxie Health” is a digestive health movement that is soon to be come the ‘go-to’ resource and marketplace for all things around digestive health and the platform for an engaged community to share their experiences and take back control of their bodily functions.
Thrive LOUD listeners learn what happens when two women cut through all the crap, connect and live and breath their purpose each and every day…
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Taken from their original interview in 2018, Adam Hergenrother shares with Lou Diamond how he applies his balanced approach to life and work each and every day.
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Crystal Washington works with organizations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity. Technology includes social media, apps, smartphones, and the web. Hired by companies including Google, Microsoft, and GE, companies in North America, Africa and Europe book Crystal Washington when they want their teams to take action online!
She has educated and entertained audiences across the globe. She is the author of the books One Tech Action and The Social Media Why.
Everyone wants a piece of this guest. Including a bird that attacked her while riding in a convertible wanting a piece of her afro for its nest!
Thrive LOUD listeners a woman that loves Houston and how GREAT the humidity is for your skin!!
Listen - laugh - learn with Crystal Washington on Thrive LOUD.
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In this episode, Lou sits down the interns that helped produce the Thrive LOUD Podcast and hear some of their thoughts.
The amazing interns are comprised of: Sophia Mathews, Stephanie Tan, Alexandra Jin and Elsie Wei. In addition the interns are joined by Christopher Morales from Turnkey Podcast.
The interns share their personal thoughts on the guests on the show, the challenges they face producing episodes, what they like about the program and maybe even a favorite movie or song.
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Camera Confidence Coach, Facebook Live Ninja and "The Prepared Performer"
Molly Mahoney is known for energizing a room, and inspiring others to step into an elevated sense of their own awesome.
Pulling from her vast experience as a professional performer she helps deliver clear steps that allow business owners to step into their spotlight so they can increase their visibility and bottom line with clarity, confidence, and joy.
Listen in as Molly shares with Lou why $1000 pair of pants is one of the best investments she’s ever made.
Thrive LOUD Listeners … Molly Mahoney is on Thrive LOUD!!
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Rob Actis discovered the formula to getting what you want on your terms by enduring a near-death experience of his 14-year-old daughter and shortly after facing near-death himself. Through a dynamic and engaging presentation, he motivates audiences to realize they can reach their potential faster and easier when their goals become larger than their fears.
With crystal clarity, fueled by creative thinking, he shares his roadmap to breaking inertia, setting a course of action and following through to smoothly implement. Regardless of your business model or industry, this simple yet powerful system can help you activate raw potential to create amazing results. Rob is the best selling author of The Law of Action, speaker, voice actor for many national TV commercials for top brands including Carmax, Black Box Wine, Bayer Aspirin and Walmart, the narrator for Hal Elrod's The Miracle Morning audiobook along with over 30 audiobooks on Audible with combined sales of over 300,000 copies. He lives by the Law of Action: Decide, Plan, Act!
Rob connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD
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Jen Du Plessis is a highly sought after national and international speaker, best selling author, consultant, trainer, and coach.
She has been named in the Top 1% and Top 200 Loan Originators in the US, is the Founder and host of the weekly Podcast Mastering Your Greatness and Author of LAUNCH!
The CEO of Kinetic Spark Consulting catches up with Lou Diamond after the two of them shared the stage together at a big event in NYC.
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NIGEL ECCLES is the co-founder and CEO of Flick, the podcast chat platform.
Prior to Flick, Nigel was CEO and cofounder of FanDuel, the leading daily fantasy sports operator, exiting prior to their sale to Betfair Paddy Power in 2018.
Nigel has a deep interest in building online communities and helping early stage tech entrepreneurs. He shares this passion with Lou Diamond in this forward-thinking episode of Thrive LOUD.
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Founder and COO of LINK Consulting, Jill Valdez is a strategic planner of people development for the small to mid-size company and an expert at bringing out the best in people.
For 17 years she has an executive with non-profits, connecting people to be a part of something that made significant impact.
Her passion is to help people live a life of purpose, and to help companies tap into a person’s purpose as a resource to achieve the company’s goals.
She shares her story and her passions here on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Adam Frisch is the CEO of BIM – Buy It Mobility Networks --the Premier Payments and Consumer Engagement Platform
Its been 2 years since Adam initially appeared on Thrive LOUD – and he and the team at BIM have been incredibly busy rolling out their incredible payments platform.
In this Catch Up episode - you’ll learn of the great clients BIM is working with, the cost savings their providing merchants and the powerful data they’re capturing that is validating how impactful these merchant branded debit platforms can be.
So enjoy this episode as we catch up with Adam Frisch here on Thrive LOUD.
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Transformational Leader, Celebrity Coach and the New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Having It All Christy Whitman is featured in a Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond Minisode.
Listen in as we've plucked some of Christy's brilliance from her original conversation with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
(Christy & Lou catching up at a recent event)
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Marc Demetriou is one of the most trusted mortgage professionals, a keynote speaker and a radio host.
Marc authored a book, released in 2018, called “Lessons from My Grandfather: Wisdom For Success in Business and Life,” in which he shares how anyone can be successful and is entitled to lead their best life, stemming from the knowledge gained from his mentor and beloved Grandfather, Charlie.
Having a proven track record, Marc continues to be ranked in the top 1% of “Mortgage Originators in America” by the Scotsman Guide, Origination News and Mortgage Executive Magazine. National Recognitions include being named as one of RISMedia's 2019 Newsmakers and in 2018, 2017 and 2016 Marc was also selected as one of the top 100 mortgage banking experts in the United States by Mortgage Professional America Magazine on their “Hot 100” list.
Marc shares some of his "grandfather lessons" with Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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JP McAvoy is the founder and Managing Partner of Conduct Law and practices corporate and commercial law; and is also a business consultant with CPLS, P.A. He acts for clients buying, selling, and starting up businesses. J.P. represents a diverse range of corporations in Canada, the United States, and Asia.
In addition, JP is the host of a The Millionaire’s Lawyer, a 5 star rated podcast on a range of topics from business, legal and accounting perspectives.
In his spare time, JP can be found on the golf course or spending time with his wife, daughter and son at the cottage. JP travels frequently, and might be in your area next!
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Tanya Ezekiel is a performance-driven executive coach whose wide-ranging practice includes leadership assessments, executive development and team transformation coaching across all industries.
Tanya is an experienced career strategist and a passionate innovative leader and mentor who empowers her clients to maximize their impact and influence. Tanya’s experience and a keen sense of how fundamental shifts in attitudes, behaviors and connectivity have meaningful influence on performance gives her a solid understanding of how people can work together more effectively to drive team results.
Tanya started Conductive, a coaching and talent management advisory firm that helps leaders and teams communicate, interact and perform at their highest level possible.
Tanya connects with Lou Diamond and shares her story on Thrive LOUD.
For Thrive LOUD listeners:
Conductive has created a Leadership Development Center as a destination for team and individual coaching. Conductive has just launched TAP - a team activation program for small to midsize businesses. Go to www.conductivecoaching.com/3waypromise to find out more.
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Career Coach and Career Strategist Tracy Timm is featured in a Thrive LOUD Minisode.
Plucked from their original conversation - Tracy shares with Lou the real challenge people face within their careers and how stepping into courage and breaking free out of an uncomfortable situation is where she gets to flex her super powers and help those to 'break free'.
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Corey Poirier is a sought-after Keynote Speaker. He has spoken on MoMonday’s and PMx stages, has shared the bill with everyone from John C. Maxwell to Deepak Chopra to Stephen MR Covey to General Hillier and has presented to hundreds of thousands of attendees since he began his speaking journey.
Host of the top rated ‘Conversations with PASSION’ Radio Show, For The Love Of Speaking Show, and the founder of The Speaking Program, he has been featured in multiple television specials, and he has been featured in/on CBS, CTV, NBC, ABC, and is one of the few leaders featured twice on JoHn Lee Dumas’s popular Entrepreneur on Fire show.
A columnist with Entrepreneur and Forbes, he has also interviewed over 4,000 of the world’s top leaders.
Corey's new book "The Book of Why (and How)" is a must read and Corey has also offered the Thrive LOUD listeners a free gift. Click here to get a free digital copy of Corey's "The Book of Public Speaking".
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Kim Seltzer has helped thousands of people find lasting love and connection, attract success and build valuable relationships using her unique “confidence makeover” process.
Using an outside-in approach, Kim has changed lives by changing their style, emotional and social intelligence using her signature formula, “The Charisma Quotient,” which is also the name of her amazing podcast program.
She currently is hosting The Flirt Academy workshops nationwide. Kim took time out of her busy schedule to sit down with Lou in downtown New York City to share her journey and her purpose. Enjoy two master connectors on Thrive LOUD.
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Author of "Deep Work" Cal Newport shares why we should care about striving for focused attention. Enjoy this out-take from their original interview where Lou learns from Cal the cost of 'attention residue' many of us face each day and that those that do the "Deep Work" Thrive LOUD.
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Ken Bator has over two decades of experience in helping organizations to make money, to save money, and to thrive. Over his career as a management and marketing expert he has served as an executive of three different financial institutions throughout the country and has assisted many small to medium-sized businesses to reach new levels of effectiveness. As an independent consultant, Ken Bator has facilitated several training and strategic planning sessions for many organizations since 2001.
Ken shares his "Success Formula" B+C+S with Lou Diamond. Listen and learn on this fun episode of Thrive LOUD.
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Brian Fanzo is a keynote speaker who inspires, motivates, and educates businesses on how to leverage emerging technologies and digital marketing
Currently the founder of iSocialFanz which has helped launch digital and influencer strategies with the world’s most iconic brands.
This die-hard Pittsburgh sports fan...semi pro poker player, backwards cap donning, scooter riding, pager-wearing millennial...connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD!!!
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Mrs. Dow Jones was started in 2017 by Haley Sacks. She wanted to learn about investing but was bored by the overly-serious content available. So, she took matters into her own hands and decided to make finance cool for the masses. Through memes, videos, merchandise, events & book club, Mrs. Dow Jones disrupts Wall Street by making keeping up with the Dow Joneses as fun as Keeping Up With The Kardashians!
Pulled from their original interview, Haley shares this story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Lorianne Speaks is an expert in the area of Speaker/Author support. She amplifies the visibility of Authors/Speakers/Messengers while they do what they love - SPEAK!
Lorianne has helped spearhead multiple best-selling book campaigns - editing, proofing, through to launch and social media marketing to help authors create buzz and momentum throughout the social media platforms and increasing their message World-Wide.
Lorianne and her team have made it their mission to empower speakers to deliver their message by handling the rest of the details! Prior to starting her own Virtual Assistance company, Lorianne had over 15 years of professional experience supporting Top 100 Thought Leaders as they built their businesses. Lorianne is a bestselling author of Voices of the 21st Century as well as making the final edits to her upcoming book on starting a company at 60 which details the good, the bad, and the ugly of building your own company!
Enjoy this fun conversation between Lorianne and Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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Thom Singer is a man obsessed with helping people take the leap across the gap that exists between potential and results.
He is the host of the popular “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast and has interviewed hundreds of business leaders about success.
He has had an eclectic career in sales and marketing for Fortune 500 companies, Law Firms, and small companies. He has written 12 books and a long time ago he was a five day returning champion on the $25,000 Pyramid game show.
Thom is a guy that might need to pack an extra set of clothes for his next speaking gig…Enjoy this fun episode featuring Thom Singer on Thrive LOUD.
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Sue Bryce is one of the most recognizable photographers in the imaging industry. Her glamour, fashion and portrait style transcend past stereotypes and has changed the face of portrait photography.
Plucked from their original interview - this minisode focuses on how Sue helps to educated other solo-preneurs and artists on how to grow their business and how she made the decision to shift her business to education. Always giving and serving others at full power.
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America’s communication coach, Greg Alcorn, CEO of Global Contact Services (GCS) of Salisbury, NC, is the author of 7 Dumb Things We All Say and speaks to thousands of people each year on improving verbal communication at work. His company has 1,000 employees and averages 30,000 customer service conversations every day. GCS, which Alcorn founded in 2001, serves retail, insurance, financial and government clients.
Greg is active in the community serving on boards such as, United Church Homes and Services, North Carolina State Board of Education, Families First, the Novant Rowan Foundation and the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation. He is also active with First Tee of Salisbury, Boy Scouts and the First United Church of Christ. Finally, he is sole member of the Alcorn World Class dishwashing and clean up club. He is also the creator of "Say This, Not That" Soft Skills program.
Greg connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD and shares some of the dumb things we all say and the words he wants to eliminate from our vocabulary.
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Rachel Augusta is a holistic animal practitioner who has the highest levels of certification and is an expert in her field. Rachel works with animals all over the world who are sick, injured, diseased, suffering from old age, or trauma. She's an animal rights activist, vegan, environmentalist, defender of the innocent, and avenger of the wronged.
She has been featured by the New York Times, CNN, BBC and was on the cover of People Magazine.
She's a speaker, thought-leader and has an energy, hilarity and awesomeness that makes her the most fun person to hang out with at any time and at any moment...
Rachel took some time out and rescheduled her Korean massage spa treatment to connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD to spread her message about the importance of preventative healthcare.
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Jonathan Heit is the co-founder and partner at Allison+Partners, as well as a trusted adviser to some of today’s best-known technology brands. Allison+Partners is global communications agency with 30 offices and more than 450 employees worldwide. In his role as global president he focuses on the growth and operations of the agency’s two largest regions, Asia and the U.S. Jonathan also serves as global chair of the Technology practice, spearheading work in both the consumer and B2B categories.
Coming to us across from across the Pacific Ocean from Tokyo, Japan - Jonathan Heit catches up with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Brant Pinvidic is an award-winning film director, veteran television producer, C-level sales and presentations coach, keynote speaker, top-rated podcast host, and a columnist for Forbes. He has been named to the Hollywood Reporter’s 30 Most Powerful Reality TV Sellers and is widely recognized as one of the great creative sales leaders in Hollywood.
Brant has taken the life, business, and storytelling lessons he’s developed during his Hollywood career and used them to uniquely bridge the entertainment industry and the business community.
His new book - The 3-Minute Rule comes out today (10/29/19) and Brant shares with Lou how to say less to get more from any pitch or presentation.
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Debra Kasowski has the heart of teacher and loves to develop people's potential through personal and professional development. She believes that personal and professional development are not separate entities.
She is a three-time international bestselling author, speaker and Certified Executive Coach and business strategist.
She is the charismatic host of the thought-provoking podcast The Millionaire Woman Show.
Debra is committed to enriching the leadership potential of her countless clients, guiding them to go within to capitalize on their true personal power, so they can achieve the measurable success they desire in business, and in life.
You are in for a fortunate stroke of serendipity in listening to world-class training and consulting rockstar Debra Kasowski as she connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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He's baaaack!!! Founder and CEO of Ajax Union Joe Apfelbaum catches up with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
Joe is super pumped on educating thought leaders, speakers, entrepreneurs and CEOs on how they can maximize LinkedIn to get real results.
He continues on his mission for 2019 to take 1000 selfies with CEOs and he's well on his way.
Enjoy this fun "catch up" episode with Joe "⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" Apfelbaum.
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Marc Tyler Nobleman is an author, speaker and REAL LIFE INFLUENCER! He has written over 70 books geared for readers of all ages. He is the author of "Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman" (which changed history inspiring both the Hulu documentary "Batman & Bill" and a very popular TED talk). He blogs about adventures in publishing at Noblemania.
Like his superheroes, Marc seeks justice and follows his passion each and every day. Learn how he helped undo a wrong and change history on this fun episode of Thrive LOUD.
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Chris Westfall has created multi-million dollar revenue streams for companies on four continents, with innovative new strategies on leadership communication. As the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, he's helped clients to land on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den, and Shark Tank - Australia
He’s an amazing and inspiring speaker and although he’s from Houston, Texas he knows the best coffee places in the East Village of New York City….go figure!
What happens when you put two guys with high-energy, passion and a love for Fitz and the Tantrums??? Listen in on this fun Thrive LOUD episode as Chris and Lou Diamond connect.
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Motivated, connected and experienced art sales consultant Jody Britt The head of Britt Fine Art Consulting is featured in a Thrive LOUD Minisode and shares with Lou Diamond how she's made a successful career in building relationships.
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Hannah Patten (along with Christina Firestone) is a co-founder of Hülya Swim which stands for a new, innovative and eco-friendly swimwear.
Hülya uses a high tech recycled fabric made out of recycled ghost nets and other ocean debris. Hannah and her team have produced a high-quality swim product in an eco-friendly manner.
The dream is a cleaner ocean, which derived directly from the name - Hülya meaning Daydream. The company was developed The Explorer, The Lover, The Sophisticated, The Confident, And The Bold. They Prefer Salt Water, Sand, And Adventures.
Hannah and Christina believe that there is still time to make a difference, but we have to act now to make a difference. They believe in a cleaner and more stable ocean.
Hannah connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD and shares how Hülya is cleaning the ocean one bikini at a time.
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Kathryn Boor is the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University. Since 2010 She has been responsible for developing and implementing the strategic direction of the college, with over 360 faculty, 3,700 undergraduate students and 1000 graduate students.
Under her leadership Cornell CALS is consistently recognized as one of the top global universities in agricultural - Plant and food sciences.
She is highly decorated with awards and honors within her field however, it’s her warm smile and caring personality to help everyone around her -- that shines brightest … which is why she is featured on Thrive LOUD in this episode.
Kathryn Boor connects with Lou Diamond and shares her mission to rethink about the the way we learn and find ways to save the planet.
Joel Salomon is committed to helping over 100,000 people become financially free. Most recently, Joel shifted his focus to assisting individuals as a Prosperity Coach where he works closely with his clients to help identify and overcome the roadblocks standing in their way of personal financial freedom.
Since his last appearance on Thrive LOUD, Joel has come out with a new book: The 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use - provides some great tips for everyone.
Listen in to Joel and Lou "Catch Up" on Thrive LOUD.
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Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.”
Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.
In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today.
Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include Eventbrite (NYSE:EB), Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn), Worklife (acquired by Cisco), Product Hunt, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Kahoot!, Byte Foods, FocusMate, and Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify).
Listen in as Nir teaches Lou how to be INDISTRACTABLE on Thrive LOUD. Click the book image below to pick yourself up a copy so you can learn how to control your attention and choose YOUR life.
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Andy Etches is the sports director and co-founder of Rezzil - a market leading Virtual Reality training & cognitive development tool for elite soccer. Rezzil is already installed at world leading soccer clubs across the globe.
Andy Etches connects with Lou Diamond and talk all about this amazing new platform which is changing the landscape of soccer development, rehabilitation and the way we train our brains.
Watch this video to get a quick glimpse of what Rezzil is all about:
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Christine Cashen is one of the most sought after speakers worldwide. This hilarious, engaging, motivational and fun individual talks with Lou Diamond about how she gets back on the thriving track. She also reminds us how important it is to always be positive and find ways to "make it better".
Pulled from their original interview in 2018 - enjoy this Thrive LOUD Minisode featuring Christine Cashen!
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Dr. Jeffrey Magee CBE, CSP, CMC, PDM been called one of today’s leading “Leadership & Marketing Strategists.”
He works with CSuite, Business Owners & Leaders, Military Generals, Entrepreneurial Unicorns, CEO2CEO Peer Groups & YPO leaders across the globe.
He is the author of more than 20 books, translated into 21-languages, three college graduate management text books, and among them four best sellers.
Thrive LOUD listeners are certain to enjoy the Thought Leaders Leader... Dr. Jeffrey Magee!!
Check out a copy of his latest book - YOUR TRAJECTORY CODE
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Domenic Rinaldi is the owner and managing partner of Sun Acquisitions - a Chicago based mergers and acquisitions firm. He is also a speaker, author and host of the M&A Unplugged Podcast.
This brilliant gentleman specializes in helping the owners of privately held companies scale, acquire and sell businesses. He has been personally involved in over 300 business transactions across a broad range of industries
He is passionate about mergers and acquisitions and thrives on helping his clients maximize the value of their transactions. Enjoy this fun conversation between Domenic and Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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A SPECIAL THRIVE LOUD EDITION OF DEVI ADEA'S "PODCAST ON PURPOSE"
RECORDED LIVE ON LOCATION IN SAN DIEGO, CA ON SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2019 at THE NEW MEDIA SUMMIT
SEVERAL ICONS OF INFLUENCE PODCASTERS GOT TOGETHER TO TALK ABOUT THE AMAZING SUMMIT THEY WERE ALL ATTENDING, WHAT THEY'RE SEEING IN PODCASTING AND WHAT THEY ALL LOVE ABOUT IT.
THIS "ICON POSSE" IS COMPRISED OF
Host, Devi Adea // Melanie Benson // Kim Seltzer // Debbi Dachinger // Debra Kasowski //
Michael Neeley // Dr. Morgan Oaks // Lou Diamond with a special appearance by Holley Mignosi
GET READY TO LAUGH, LOVE AND LEARN WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CRAM A WHOLE SLEW OF AMAZING PODCASTERS IN ONE ROOM...
CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE NEXT NEW MEDIA SUMMIT
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Speaker, Author & Chief Storyteller of The Stellar Collective - Kindra Hall talks about the stories that matter most...to her kids! Listen to this fun minisode pulled from the original interview back in June 2019 as Kindra and Lou connect from Kindra's "High Tech Recording Studio" ;-)
This episode launched on the STORIES THAT STICK official launch date. If you haven't already, CLICK HERE AND GET YOURSELF A COPY TODAY!!
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Kate O’Neill is known as “the Tech Humanist.” She is helping humanity prepare for an increasingly tech-driven future by teaching business how to make technology that’s better for humans.
Kate has led innovations across technology, marketing, and operations for more than 20 years in companies from startups to Fortune 500s. Among her prior achievements, she created the first content management role at Netflix; developed Toshiba America’s first intranet; led cutting-edge online optimization work at Magazines.com; was founder & CEO of [meta]marketer, a first-of-its-kind analytics and digital strategy agency; and held leadership and advisory positions in a variety of digital content and technology startups.
She’s written 4 books - and is now the founder and CEO of KO Insights.
Kate connects with Lou Diamond in this educational, focused, fun and insightful conversation on Thrive LOUD that shows her strength as a speaker and 'rap goddess-like' passion for getting the words, technology and humans to all come together.
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Pulled from a classic episode in 2018, Josh Linkner shares with Lou Diamond one of the more interesting travel adventures Josh faced over the past few years. Listen into this fun minisode as Josh shares some of the most innovative travel hacks you'll ever hear. It's not surprising that Josh runs a 3 Ring Circus and claims his favorite movie is War Games.
Enjoy!!
Thomas Smale is the Founder of FE International. He is a serial business entrepreneur and expert. In the early 2000s, he began building and selling small online companies. This turned into a full-time career when he founded FE International in 2010, growing the business with zero funds from ground up and consistently doubling annual revenue, as well as the average deal size. Thomas specializes in advising in the M&A of SaaS, e-commerce, affiliate and content businesses. He has consulted hundreds of internet entrepreneurs on exit strategy, growth and business development.
Thomas shares his story, his business, how he connects to founders as they look for their exit with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Chris West helps tell the stories of world changers.
His company Video Narrative is the ELITE video branding company that specializes in identifying and unleashing the super powers of super story tellers and thought leaders across the globe.
Chris shares his journey on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond and how he found his own purpose on this planet -- that he is helping to change!
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Lisa Betts-LaCroix - speaker, actor, dancer and host of the Super Power U Podcast, is featured in a Thrive LOUD Minisode. Pulled from their original interview, Lisa shares a great story on how she started competitive dancing much later in life and that it's never too late to find your passion.
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Cathy Karabetsos is the CEO of QCSS, Inc. She is also a podcaster, entrepreneur and a mother of 7 children!
Cathy along with her business partner Karin Hall, founded QCSS (Quality Customer Service & Sales) in 1991. Since then Cathy has become a well respected leader among family, friends, employees, and the business community. Cathy prides herself on being a Christian leader. She partakes in Christian leadership groups and more importantly practices what she believes. God is very important to her along with her family. She spends most of her time with her husband Tom & their 7 children. She has spoken at many leadership events and is always networking with others. Cathy is best known for her big heart- she is full of compassion and always is thinking of the needs of others. This is a trait she instills in all who are employed at QCSS.
She shares her whole story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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David Frangioni is an award-winning veteran of the music industry, with expertise ranging from being a drummer (since the age of 2) and producer, to an artist development and label founder, an audio consultant, producer, technologist, integrator, author and recording engineer.
He has gone on to work with Aerosmith, the Stones, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Sting, Bryan Adams, Journey, Styx, Phil Collins, Shakira, Pat Metheny, Rascal Flatts, Ozzy Osbourne, and Chick Corea, to name a few.
He has authored three books as part of Frangioni Media including Icon and Crash, and continues leading the industry with his companies Audio One , All Access IDA and his non-profit Frangioni Foundation.
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In this out-take pulled from their original interview, strategist, speaker and idea whisperer Tamsen Webster shares with Lou Diamond how SHE gets herself back on the Thriving track.
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As avid music fans and too much pain and friction in the secondary ticket market, Brando Rich and his brother became quite upset with the secondary ticket market created CashorTrade.org, the world's only social network where real fans buy, sell, and trade tickets for face value and avoid scalpers.
Now with nearly 200,000 members on the app and 3,000 new fans signing up each month, CashorTrade has become a vast alternative in the industry.
Brando shares his story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD and how a community that likes to #embracetheface is changing an entire industry.
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Trent Shelton is a former NFL wide receiver (having been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins) that is now considered one of the most impactful speakers of this generation. He reaches over 60 million people weekly through his various social media outlets and non-profit RehabTime organization. A global speaker, he travels the world sharing his message of creating lasting change in life. His newest book - The Greatest YOU is available for pre-order today.
Lou tries to cover like a swarming cornerback; however Trent just blows right past him and takes it to the end zone in this fun episode of Thrive LOUD.
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Nathalie Molina Niño is an investor, author, serial entrepreneur and a tech globalization veteran focused on high-growth businesses that benefit women and the planet.
She also is a Thrive LOUD alum and is always on the go. Plucked from that original interview with Lou Diamond, this LEAPFROG hacker shares a little bit on her perspective and how she keeps herself on the Thriving track.
Enjoy this Thrive LOUD Minisode and stay tuned for some exciting upcoming news on the horizon of the world of NMN.
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Bucky Haighte, aka “The Buckster,” is that part of you that gets up every day and kills it in life and in business.
For some of you, that part is dead or dying. Others haven’t found it yet. That’s why he’s here: to bring his unique brand of MotiH8tion and InspirH8tion to the masses, so everyone can go be the rockstar they want to be.
BKYH8 is also just a guy who grew up in the Deep South, put himself through college shooting three-pointers, and supports his family by kicking ass every day. He tells it like it is regardless of the consequences, and considers himself “the baddest MF’er on the planet.”
He is the walking middle finger of brutal truth! And the host of 8 MINUTES OF MOTIVATIONAL H8
Enjoy this HAIGHTFUL episode as Bucky connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Thrive LOUD is always about moving onward and upward. In this quick update from host Lou Diamond, Lou provides some updates to the content the program and the platform will continue to provide its listeners.
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Thrive LOUD fan favorite Oren Klaff is back again catching up with Lou Diamond as the two chat about Oren's new message / direction and book.
To get attention, create trust, and close the deal, you need to flip the script. Oren is his usual Thrive LOUDEST self in this fun episode.
Amazing speaker, facilitator, consultant and Australian - Neen James is featured in this Thrive LOUD Minisode.
Plucked from their original interview in 2018 -- Neen shares how "paying attention" has become her focus and the importance of proper facilitation before, during and after (B.D.A.) the meeting.
Enjoy this fun out-take and rejoice in Neen's amazing laugh.
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Jude Charles is a story-driven filmmaker, brand strategist & speaker.
He has been producing exponential returns for purpose-driven entrepreneurs through documentaries & videos.
He digs deep to find the compelling story that no one else knows & then leverages it for higher impact.
He lives and breathes YOUR brand and then helps tell the story of your business.’
Enjoy this engaging episode as Jude connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Jacklyn Dallas is back on Thrive LOUD.
Jacklyn is a technology YouTuber. She started her channel at 13 years old with the objective of helping people through tutorial videos. Although four years have gone by, her objective is still to help people by both entertaining her viewers and informing them about the latest tech. Her videos can range from an in-studio product review, to travel vlogs around the world, covering smart phone launches, camera tips and anything else exciting in tech!
A great deal has happened to Jacklyn since her original interview on Thrive LOUD.
Her channel “NothingButTech” now has over 111,000 subscribers, and 5,470,000 views!
Listen in and learn how this amazing YouTuber continues to Thrive LOUD!!!
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Jeff Hunter is the Chief Growth Officer of Branded Media where he creates solid, recognizable, legacy driven personal brands for legitimate companies and influencers. Branded Media is on its way to being the #1 branding agency in the world. Jeff and the Branded Media team build personal brands for CEO’s and founders of companies who are ready to leverage their business accomplishments to become a true influencer.
More than 1000 companies have already trusted and paid Jeff to leave an impression and help them become iconic. Companies like Domo.com, Outreach, Call fire, Mixpanel, Telestream and many others. Some of the top Marketing agencies in the world trust Branded Media to provide their services for their clients on their behalf as a way to quickly scale their agency without adding overhead or new team members.
Listen as Jeff (a.k.a. the King of Branding and Outsourcing) talks shop with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Make sure to check out Jeff's 17 MINUTE MARKETING STRATEGY - How to Create a Month Worth of Evergreen Content in 17 Minutes
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At eighteen years old, Stanley Padgett married his seventeen-year-old high school sweetheart. In what easily could have been another divorce statistic. Another couple who naively wed too young and couldn't make it work. But that's not who Stanley is. And that's not how he works.
Today we have a man that has found himself with a burning desire to share the secrets to his thriving marriage to protect families and help them find the love, joy, passion and connection he and his wife Linda have enjoyed for more than forty-two years.
His book, “UnVeiled: Secrets of a Marriage that Lasts Forever” and his course “The Diamond Relationship Formula” are the result of that lifetime of work.
Stanley is on a mission to save 1 million marriages over the next 5 years!
Enjoy this episode with Stanley Padgett on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Stanley Padgett has two upcoming events called "Relationship Sherapy" with Dr. Sherrie Campbell.
The next dates are October 4 & 5 (2019) in Tampa, FL; February 1 & 2 (2020) in Newport Beach, CA.
Click HERE to learn more
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Zack Friedman, CEO of Make Lemonade, will release his debut book “The Lemonade Life: How To Fuel Success, Create Happiness, and Conquer Anything” on August 6, 2019 via HarperCollins Leadership (available for preorder now).
Friedman’s debut title features inspirational and practical stories, including the entrepreneur who failed 5,126 times before becoming a billionaire; the fourteenth-century German monk who helped reinvent Domino’s Pizza; the technology visionary who asked himself the same question every morning; the country music icon who bought more than one hundred million books; and the ice cream truck driver who made $110,237 in less than an hour.
In his unique and creative fashion, Friedman weaves in real-life illustrations and lessons throughout, from icons such as Warren Buffett, Steve Jobs, Jack Ma, Sam Walton, Ray Kroc, Sylvester Stallone, Tyler Perry, and many others. A roadmap to success, “The Lemonade Life” offers eye-opening advice including: Why you should write yourself a $10 million check; why your career depends on the Greek alphabet; and how Judge Judy can help you have better work meetings.
MAKE LEMONADE CEO ZACK FRIEDMAN UNLOCKS THE SECRETS TO FUEL SUCCESS, CREATE HAPPINESS, AND CONQUER ANYTHING AS HE CONNECTS WITH LOU DIAMOND ON THRIVE LOUD HIS UPCOMING BOOK, “THE LEMONADE LIFE”
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This minisode is a chance for us to go back to a great conversation we had last summer with Lisa Carpenter.
Lisa shares that one of her goals is to focus on doing less a little bit better than she has. She reminds us all the importance of appreciation and to live in the moment and work on being 'Human Beings' vs. 'Human Doings'.
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Ryan Silbert is an award-winning writer, filmmaker, producer, and founder of Origin Story Entertainment, a multi-platform entertainment company with a global focus on storytelling.
Silbert’s new project is Stan Lee’s Alliances: A Trick of Light, an original, first-of-its kind audio storytelling event produced by Amazon’s Audible Studios and starring GROWN ISH’s Yara Shahidi. Created by Silbert, Luke Lieberman, and Stan Lee in the late cultural icon’s final collaboration,
A Trick of Light debuted on June 27th as an audiobook original and will later be published as a full-length novel in hardcover by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on September 17th.
With work recognized by the Academy Awards®, the Canadian Academy of Film & Television, Sundance, MoMa, IFP, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the Berlinale, Silbert’s expansive repertoire includes such films as the Academy Award® winning GOD OF LOVE and Spike Lee’s THE GIRL IS IN TROUBLE.
As the founder of Origin Story Entertainment, Silbert is currently in development on television, film, and immersive narratives projects created specifically for audio platforms.
Ryan connects with Lou on Thrive LOUD about his recent work, his passion for great stories and his love for super heroes.
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Academy award winning filmmaker. Co-Creator of ~~@~~NYTIMES Best-Seller Stan Lee’s Alliances: A Trick of Light ~~@~~therealstanlee ~~@~~katrosenfield~~@~~audible_com
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Caroline Maguire is a passionate personal coach, author, teacher, and speaker whose work has inspired important conversations about social skills at elementary and middle schools and in homes all across the county, she believes all children can shine.
Her work is critical to parents everywhere who support children with executive function challenges struggling to show their best selves.
Her new book Why Will No One Play With Me? is the PLAY BETTER PLAN TO HELP KIDS OF ALL AGES MAKE FRIENDS AND THRIVE.
Enjoy this great conversation with Caroline Maguire on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond
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Stefani Reinold is a psychiatrist and branding expert who dropped the pill poppin’ path of mainstream mental health care in order to make real change in real women’s lives by teaching them how to find their hearts and embrace their real selves so they can create the life and business of their dreams.
Pulled from their original interview, Stefani shares with Lou her HEART Method®.
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Jonathan Sackett is the Madness to the Method.
He is the President and CCO of allscope - a full service advertising agency headquartered in NYC.
And he's part of the team at allscope that is pioneering initiatives in the Cannabis industry!
Jonathan is no stranger to Thrive LOUD as he appeared on the Thrive LOUD episode that featured Jamal Mashburn.
Listen in as Jonathan and Lou Diamond chat about the challenges and possibilities around marketing "the plant" and one of the fastest growing industries on the planet.
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Alexa Curtis inspires teens around the globe to be fearless.
She started this journey at the age of 12 and has been living a life unfiltered for almost a decade.
Her incredibly popular Life Unfiltered blog, podcast, Radio Disney show Fearless Everyday and brand are everywhere and she is one incredibly fun person.
Hear all about her story, her passion, her "Be Fearless" summit and her desire to live a life unfiltered as she connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
Shout outs from Alexa on this program:
Michelle Obama, Jen Gotch, ban.do, Sara Blakely, Shark Tank, Bobby Hobert - Purpose in the Youth Podcast, Guy Raz, Michelle Grant (Lively brand).
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Jonathan Soares is a man that has built a business no one thought was possible in the agency world.
He is solving one of the biggest problems digital and creative agencies face - limited access to high caliber engineers.
As Founder and CEO of Agency Labs, Jonathan and his team of full-stack engineers and technical project managers serve as the technical team for some of the world’s most innovative organizations.
The father-of-two also takes his Scotch neat, collects old stocks and bonds, and invests in cryptocurrency. Thrive LOUD listeners will get a chance to learn about Jonathan Soares.
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Joseph Bilotta is a program manager, teacher, counselor, coach, academy director who has over 35 years of professional experience working with young people in education and/or soccer related programs.
He is the founder & President of EduKick. A tri-lingual ex-professional American Soccer player that has played at the soccer powerhouse St. Mary's College, in Spain and several seasons in the American Professional Soccer league (APSL).
A true coach that is helping the next generation to Thrive in the game he loves.
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Sometimes those that Thrive LOUD inspire others from their journey on the long road back.
From the Brooklyn housing projects, to private Catholic School, to a near 17-year incarceration at Five Points Correctional Facility, to Cornell University, Darnell Epps '19 is not your typical Cornell Senior.
Hear Darnell's fascinating and inspirational story about taking the wrong path in life, lessons learned, and coming out the other side.
“One thing that struck me deep was seeing the pain… When I walked in the courtroom and I would see a packed courtroom and I would see families on both sides, feeling pain. I would see the tears in my mother’s eyes, the embarrassment that I caused her, the shame that I brought. She was a New York City Police Officer, but yet had to explain to her colleagues that her two sons were incarcerated for murder. And she was at trial every day. She stuck by me. She came up on the visit practically every month to see Darrell and I. It was that. It was witnessing that. It was seeing that. That really brought me face-to-face with the need to ultimately become a responsible adult and to break out of this way of thinking that seemed to dominate my teenage years.”
Check out Darnell's Op Ed in the New York Times.
Plucked from their interview on the Fresh From the Hill* podcast, listen to Darnell share his story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
Fresh From the Hill was Created and produced by Amanda Massa.
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Wrapping up “FinTech” week we go back to one of our early guests Adam Frisch CEO of BIM Networks.
In this minisode, Adam shares what the BIM payment platform is all about.
Since the initial recording, BIM is up and running with some of the world’s largest brands where "every day, every week and every month" transactions are most prevalent. BIM is being used at Shell and Phillips 66 gas stations all across the nation when you pay with their debit platform at the pump through your smartphone. They are providing amazing loyalty benefits to consumers and are saving merchants on their transaction costs.
You can check out BIM Networks at bimnetworks.com and click here to listen to the full, original interview.
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Thomas Sponholtz is the founder of Unison (the smarter, better way to own homes) and leads the company’s overall strategic direction.
He has more than twenty years of experience building large-scale consumer finance and investment management businesses.
Thomas has been on the Board of Outward Bound, he is an avid sailboat racer and kite surfer, and he launched the world’s first junior kite board race team.
As we continue "FinTech" week - listeners will enjoy Thomas Sponholtz connecting with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Johnny Reinsch is the co-founder & CEO of Qwil. Previously, he was the SVP of Strategy at Xapo, the world’s secure bitcoin wallet and vault where he helped evangelize bitcoin in developing economies as an alternative to broken banking and financial systems.
He is a recovering M&A lawyer, having done over $10B in M&A deals before leaving big law to tackle financial inclusion.
He’s a UCLA Bruin, avid skier, yogi and runs a company that Mission is to empower freelancers with the financial services they need to thrive.
Enjoy Johnny's conversation with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD's "FinTech Week".
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In the midst of Thrive LOUD's "FinTech" week it made perfect sense to catch up and reconnect with "The Godfather of FinTech" himself Ron Suber.
Enjoy this "Catch Up" minisode where we also tacked on Ron's focus on "ReWirement" vs. "ReTirement".
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Media personality Amanda B. Johnson has been providing cryptocurrency research and commentary since 2014. She is obsessed with monetary theory. Her educational and opinion pieces have appeared in leading industry publications including Bitcoin Magazine, Finance Magnates and Bitcoin.com.
For FinTech Week, we go back to the original Thrive LOUD episode where Amanda answers everything you’ve ever needed to know about Cryptocurrency, Tokens, Bitcoin, Blockchain Technology and, her favorite platform, DASH.
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Chris White is the founder and CEO of ViableMkts & BondCliQ. His 20 year career in finance has been almost exclusively dedicated to fixed income market evolution and has included roles at MarketAxess, Barclays Capital, and most recently, Goldman Sachs.
To kick off "FinTech" Week on Thrive LOUD - listen in to Chris White as he shares with Lou Diamond how BondCliQ is providing access the investment community has been looking for within the Corporate Bond market.
In addition -- check out the "Crypto Evolved" conference ViableMKTS is hosting in NYC - June 25th @ Convene 730 Third Avenue where Chris will be speaking.
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Julien and Suelyn Farel are a truly dynamic duo.
Julien is a world-renowned hair stylist and Suelyn is a master marketer.
Together they have managed to run a machine of a business...remain solid life partners and parents
They have created a hair care line (Restore and Magnifique) which aims to rejuvenate the hair via the scalp, which is wildly successful on QVC.
The Julien Farel is the go-to salon for many A-listers and they are always involved in NYC Fashion Week and events. Styling some of the most powerful people across the globe, Julien Farel is a master of the art and science of hair. Julien’s touch has reached the hair of Kate Moss, Ines de La Fressange, Salma Hayek and Richard Gere.
With a passion for architecture, wellness, and aesthetics, his profound concentration and attention to detail captures the subtle nuances of one’s energy in order to create a signature, indefinable look that could only be described as Julien Farel.
Please enjoy this fun episode as Julien and Suelyn Farel are on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Speaker, Educator, and would be vegan… if it weren’t for peanut butter chocolate milkshakes… Jess Pettitt is featured in a Thrive LOUD Minisode. Plucked from their conversation back in 2018, Jess shares with Lou Diamond how she became the most unlikely, but perfect, vehicle to help the average "white guy" with the issues they confront.
Enjoy !!
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Scott Amyx is an expert in innovation that integrates exponential technologies and out-of-the-box thinking and methodologies to create breakthrough new innovations for organizations. In his most recent Forbes column, he discussed the use of crowdsourcing and AI with research-based analogical innovation that can systematically and consistently generate profoundly new-to-the-world innovations that have 10x growth potential.
His impactful keynote speeches are practical and applicable on the most pressing business challenges of today.
Scott is the author of Strive: How Doing the Things Most Uncomfortable Leads to Success, which has been endorsed by Tony Robbins, Forbes, Singularity University, Tribeca Film Festival, and other global influencers.
Listen in as Scott and Lou connect on Thrive LOUD
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John Mitchell’s 12 minute a day Think It Be It technique is recognized today as the “Top Practical Application in the World” of the legendary book Think and Grow Rich. When he applied his technique to his own life, he saw his income go to over $5 million a year. Previously, for 20 years as an entrepreneur, he earned low six figures a year. The 20 times difference happen because his daily technique significantly increased his control over himself, by probably double. It also made him laser focused every day on only the 2-3 things that move the needle in his business. Also allowed him to rapidly evolve his “Strategy for Success”. He was simply operating every day at a higher level than he ever had before, and it showed up in his income. The science behind his technique was profiled in a Time Magazine cover story.
Check out John MItchell's Think It Be It free offering as a gift to Thrive LOUD listeners.
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In this Thrive LOUD Minisode - we go back two years to Lou's conversation with Mark Bomback. The "unstoppable" screenwriter shares his advice to any future screenplay writers out there that there's no secret sauce or magic wand for being successful. Mark reminds us that there is no substitute for perseverance and hard work.
Be on the lookout for Mark's new movie "The Art of Racing in the Rain" which comes out August 9, 2019.
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Alice Heiman is the ideal sales strategist. She delivers results by working with a company’s senior executives using her unique combination of experience in sales, sales management, process implementation and facilitation.
She has provided her expertise to start-ups and small businesses up to Fortune 100 companies the world over.
Getting connected is her passion and she has created many products to help company leaders and salespeople become experts at making the connections needed to build relationships that can lead to sales.
She’s been named Saleswoman of the Year, received the Community Spirit Award from her Chamber of Commerce, and the Small Business Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Her new business "TradeShow Makeover" is helping companies stop leaving money on the trade show floor.
Listen to Alice as she connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Kindra Hall is a professional storyteller. She is the President and Chief Storytelling Officer at Steller Collective -- a consulting firm focused on the strategic application of storytelling to today's business challenges.
From some of the largest companies on the planet from tech to financial services, from sales, to marketing, to top level leaders -- Kindra teaches each of them to harness and leverage the power of their stories
She is a contributing editor to SUCCESS Magazine, was guest faculty at the Harvard Medical school and her new book, Stories that Stick, will be released by Harper Collins Leadership in September 2019.
And while she’ll never win the bake sale at her kids’ school, she is always a welcomed guest reader in their classrooms. Author, communication expert , professional storyteller, and someone that captures the nervous butterflies before AND the SENSE of exhilaration after she speaks on stage better than anyone -- Kindra Hall is on Thrive LOUD
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It's a Thrive LOUD "Catch Up" Minisode - where Lou Diamond gets to sit down and chat with former Thrive LOUD guest Peter Kozodoy. Peter shares how he's helping small business owners by his (1) Authority Selling Program for owners of (usually) service businesses and (2) Forum - Peter's amazing group coaching program for small business owners.
Listen in and catch up with the "Honest Guy" on Thrive LOUD.
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Dr. Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, and author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice.
She has coached executives along with politicians, and business owners on how to confidently and authentically present themselves as true leaders whether on stage, on camera or just on the phone in order to get the results they want and make a positive, lasting impact.
She is the founder of Vocal Impact Productions, her training and coaching programs turn leaders into master influencers by helping them command the room, connect with any audience, and close the deal. Her TEDx talk, “Want to Sound Like a Leader? Start by Saying Your Name Right,” has over 5.6 million views, and she has been featured on the Fox Business Network, Forbes.com and Fast Company.
Dr. Laura Sicola is on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond
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Adam Carswell is a director at Concordia Realty Corporation and Business Development Manager at Asym Capital, two privately-held commercial real estate firms.
He is also a podcast host of Dream Chaser and an avid vlogger with his vlog “Untitled”
A fun, real, deep and entertaining chat on Thrive LOUD as Adam connects with Lou from the first city the sun rises on in North America: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
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In a special podcasting panel episode of Thrive LOUD, Lou Diamond brings forth amazing women in podcasting.
Listen in to a fun panel discussion as Lou is joined by:
Heather Hansen - host of the Elegant Warrior Podcast
Karen Briscoe - host of the 5 Minute Success Podcast
JJ Flizanes - host of a network of podcast programs
Nancy Giere - co-host of the Laugh at First Swipe Podcast
Anjuli Fink and Cristina Brown from the team at Thrive LOUD
Where they discuss the state of podcasting today; what their show has meant to their lives and their businesses; what they'd like to see/hear more of in podcasting in the future; and what's next for their programs.
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Unable to attend the panel yet mentioned within this episode are Christina Martini (host of the Paradigm Shift Podcast) and Emerald Greenforest (host of the Men on Purpose Podcast)
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Samantha DiGennaro is a trusted confidante to some of media and marketing’s most successful executives. Her top-to-top strategic counsel and crisis management expertise are considered invaluable. Since the founding of her company DGC in 2006, her energy, creativity and vision have driven the PR agency's culture and have set the tone for deep and long standing client, press, industry and influencer relationships.
An avid adventure traveler, theater lover, art enthusiast, and softball player, she loves mentoring underprivileged children and young executives in her spare time.
Sam has appreciated the power of story-telling from a very young age and has shown her entrepreneurial spirit having started a paper route and interrupting football games on the street since she was 10 years old.
Enjoy listening to Sam DiGennaro on Thrive LOUD.
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We went back to June 2018 and pulled a great lesson from Ryan Foland in one of the more fun podcast interviews on Thrive LOUD, Ryan shares with us a very powerful (and arguably painful) analogy as it relates to permission based selling and sharing with people the problem you solve versus what you do.
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Marissa Orr spent 15 years working at today’s top tech giants, Google and Facebook. She has conducted talks for thousands of people in the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, at companies and universities such as Google, Twitter, Pace University, New School, American Express, and more. Originally from Miami, Orr received her Masters degree in Decision and Information Sciences from the University of Florida. Her upcoming book, Lean Out, The Truth About Women, Power, & the Workplace is due to be released by Harper Collins in June of 2019.
Listen in as Marissa connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Gerald Leonard is a speaker, consultant, and professional bass player who offers a unique approach to accomplishing more productivity in the workplace.
As an accomplished musician, creativity, innovation and peak performance are part of his world. He leverages these very principles to give your business the edge needed to succeed in a highly competitive workplace.
He is a member of the National Speaker Association, the author of "Culture is the Bass," and the soon to be released book "Workplace Jazz."
Thrive LOUD listeners from the just outside of Alabama enjoy this episode with Gerald Leonard.
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It's the 300th Episode of Thrive LOUD!
To honor the milestone, Lou brings back the original producer and voiceover for Thrive LOUD - Strickland Bonner.
The two chat about the world of podcasting and what has changed since the very first episode of TL launched over 2 years and three hundred episodes ago. They also cover some of their guilty pleasure listening podcasts. And no Thrive LOUD milestone episode would be complete without a really cool opening/intro to the program.
Shout outs to:
Turnkey Podcast, The Nice Guys on Business, Doug Sandler, Laugh at First Swipe, Bill Simmons, The Ringer, The Rewatchables, Five Hundy by Midnight and all the Thrive LOUD rockstar interns: Sophia, Khala, Anjuli, Cristina & Allie.
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Tracy Fink is a change agent, teacher and leader who is passionate about showing people how to become “unstuck” and flourish in their environments.
She is the CEO and Founder of The Tortoise Institute which offers secular and science-based programs focusing on building emotional intelligence in organizations and communities.
She also offers leadership development workshops, one-on-one and group coaching as well as guided meditation sessions in corporate, community and individual settings.
Tracy catches up with long-time friend Lou Diamond on this fun Thrive LOUD episode.
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Nancy Giere comes from a large and very loud Sicilian family. she learned that the best way to be heard is to tell a great story and make people laugh.
Cindy Mayne works as a counselor, interventionist and hypnotherapist - and is often asked if hypnosis works for erectile dysfunction ;-) !
Together they are about to launch an amazing podcast program called Laugh at First Swipe - a podcast that explores dating in the digital age. Real people, real stories, really funny! In their show they talk about the wacky world of online dating. Everything from niche dating sites to crazy profiles, because let’s face it there’s some things you just can’t unsee. Their guests will share funny and poignant dating and relationship stories that will make you laugh and think! Cindy and Nancy provide lively banter, insight and tips will help listeners have fun and enjoy their online dating experience.
Thrive LOUD listeners… get set to have fun with the amazing Nancy Giere and Cindy Mayne
Check out their podcast at Laugh at First Swipe.
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This episode was pulled from and interview Lou Diamond conducted for the "FRESH FROM THE HILL: Inside Stories of Noteworthy Cornellians" podcast.
Kia Albertson-Rogers (Kia Orion) is a Philadelphia based singer-songwriter performing soulful, electronic, and R&B music. Graduating from Cornell in 2014, Kia spent a brief period in the music industry before getting involved with non-profit work. With a background in hip-hop and jazz, he is focused on creating songs that resonate with listeners in a way that is both energetic and emotional. His main weapons are Ableton Live and piano. He recently moved to Thailand in order to pursue music full time, but will always have a place in his heart for Ithaca.
Take a listen as Kia chats with host Lou Diamond about life, finding oneself, making meaningful connections, his music, and what went into creating the intro and outro music to the Fresh From the Hill podcast. Buckle up - this one is a fun ride that we think you'll enjoy!
Best ways to connect with KIA
kia@orionbeats.com.
https://www.orionbeats.com/.
https://soundcloud.com/kiaorion.
Follow on social @kiaorion
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Plucked from the original interview back in March of 2018 - this minisode features Dug McGuirk.
Dug is well versed in true life experiences and overcoming personal obstacles to achieve success. He has also overcome a serious drug and alcohol problem early in life. As Co Founder of Revolutionary Health, Dug and his wife Heidi along with other Revolutionaries are committed to supporting the Transformation of Lives. Revolutionary Health is a one stop shop for all things Human.
Dug shares with Lou how he helps propel people forward and in this specific podcast, Dug stresses the importance of being in the right 'state of mind' to move through change.
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Michael Dermer is an entrepreneur, lawyer, speaker, coach, founder and author of The Lonely Entrepreneur – a one stop shop that understand the entrepreneur’s struggle and provides solutions to the business and personal issues we all face as entrepreneurs.
He founded his first company to reward people for being healthy and is considered a pioneer of the health rewards industry.
His book is based on his experience of watching the company he built from the ground up almost get destroyed overnight by the financial crisis of 2008.
Today, his mission is to help unlock the potential of entrepreneurs worldwide by turning their passion into success through The Lonely Entrepreneur Learning Community.
Thrive LOUD listeners - a man who is in great company and not THAT LONELY - Michael Dermer.
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From a down and out housekeeper to successful entrepreneur, Ralph Peterson is a speaker, coach and consultant that inspires audiences to challenge the way they look at themselves, their teams and their businesses.
His new book Congratulations! Now Get Over Yourself - is exactly the message we all need to hear and we’ll drill down more in our conversation today.
His personal achievements in his life are awe-inspiring and impressive and we caught him between the unbelievable number of races he is running. Enjoy this fun conversation between Ralph Peterson and Lou Diamond.
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Thrive LOUD turns 2 years old and to mark the milestone Lou and the Thrive LOUD Interns (Cristina Brown, Sophia Gao & Anjuli Fink) are joined by podcaster extraordinaire Doug Sandler.
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When there is a need to be comfortable, confident, and effective in every room; **Susan RoAne**® provides the tools and techniques that create the connections and collaboration that build business relationships. Susan RoAne®, Mingling Maven® is the leading international authority and original expert on How to Work a Room®. Her best-selling books, popular interactive presentations and media interviews help people, companies and organizations successfully develop, build and manage client relationships that increase business growth.
Two master connectors join forces as Susan and Lou Diamond have a lesson-filled, connection-packed conversation on Thrive LOUD.
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Pulled from the original interview back in 2018, executive chairman of ShareThis, Kurt Abrahamson gives a quick snapshot of the people in the tech industry from early in his career up to today in a Thrive LOUD Minisode.
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Ron Karr is a man for over 36 years has excelled at sales and leadership positions, for which he is recognized as the leading "Sales Success Expert" and has appeared as a guest on national TV including FOX , Bloomberg, C-Suite Newtork and others. He is an in-Demand Global Keynote Speaker, and Highly Acclaimed Author of Lead, Sell, or Get Out of the Way.
Ron's methodology, the Velocity Mindset™, provides sales teams with modern approaches on how to capitalize on more opportunities and walk away with more deals in less time.
When you seek solutions to remove barriers, position your products/services more powerfully and achieve bigger results in less time, this man will enthusiastically motivate and train your organization to achieve and exceed sales goals.
Lou Diamond connects with his good friend Ron Karr on Thrive LOUD.
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Tracey Lawrence is a woman of many talents that served clients for many years as a graphic artist. That changed when her parents became ill.
Tracey’s journey as a serial caregiver, to her husband her father and her mother gives her a unique perspective on life and death.
She is the published author of the ground-breaking book, “Dementia Sucks: A Caregiver’s Journey – With Lessons Learned,”
She shares her discoveries, insights and humor with the world, encouraging people to wake up to the harsh realities of life before they become undeniable.
She is a Business Consultant, Trainer and Speaker and reminds us: “That which does not kill us makes us stranger.”
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Alicia Grande is the founder and CEO of Grande Cosmetics with a single product and a vision that every woman should feel glamorous every day.
She has expanded the product line to over 40 products that not provide women with dual functioning ‘cosmetics with benefits’ - which is what her brand is all about.
From humble beginnings that started at the kitchen table and a shipping department in her garage! To a complete beauty brand, with a corporate headquarters and guaranteeing their customers only the finest products available.
Thrive LOUD listeners providing women with products that empower them, helping them to enhance their own natural beauty enjoy listening to ALICIA GRANDE on Thrive LOUD.
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Plucked from their original interview, Melanie Deziel shares with Lou Diamond her methodology around utilizing her journalistic approach to telling stories in this fun minisode. The Story Fuel CEO and amazing speaker rocks it in this fun minisode with a woman that elevates everyone she connects with to a higher plateau.
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Scott Buss is tenacious, self-directed, and resourceful business development
strategist and account manager you will ever find.
He is the founder and CEO at ADVENT JETS where they strive to set the new standard for an already prestigious model for luxury travel and create one of a kind experience. Where they put Luxury above the Rest.
He is all about harvesting speculative leads into highly lucrative deals through pivotal partnerships, astute marketing collaborations, and an eye on the bottom line.
His Career is a Lifestyle never a job. Thrive LOUD fans you'll enjoy the spirit of Scott Buss.
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Melody Kramer is a trial lawyer, public speaker, and best‐selling author on a quest to make lawyers useful again.
As a public defender, special prosecutor and in private practice in Nebraska She earned a reputation as a fearless advocate for clients in courtrooms across the country and an innovative problem solver in keeping people out of court.
Her book, “Lawyers Decoded: Saving Money and Reducing Legal Hassles,” is an easy read and insightful look into the crazy minds of lawyers.
Living in San Diego - she loves hanging out at the beach, chillin with her teenage daughter, two precocious kitties and exploring her passion for writing. She takes some time out to connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Greg Larkin shares how bringing someone from the outside INTO an organization to can help companies innovate. Plucked from their original interview, listen to Greg shares the importance of establishing the 'intrapreneur mindset' in this Thrive LOUD minisode.
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Michael J. Coles is an Atlanta business executive, serial entrepreneur, education advocate, well-known public speaker, and the namesake of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. After almost two decades in the clothing business, he cofounded Great American Cookies in Atlanta in 1977 and grew it into the largest cookie store franchise in the United States.
Coles’s story of personal perseverance is as impressive as his business acumen. Following a near-fatal motorcycle accident six weeks after founding the cookie company, he recovered through a self-designed rehabilitation program and went on to set world records in three coast-to-coast bicycle races. Coles’s commitment to community service led him to run for the House of Representatives against Newt Gingrich in 1996 and for the U.S. Senate against Paul Coverdell in 1998, the same year he sold Great American Cookies. For the next four years he chaired the Georgia Film Commission and served on the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents, the Kennesaw State University Foundation board, and the Walker School board.
In 2003 he took the helm at Caribou Coffee, where he more than doubled the size of the company, opened a commercial sales division and an international market, and took the company public on nasdaq under the symbol cbou in 2005. Today he serves as chairman of Brand Holding Company and BrandBank and actively lectures about business, giving more than seventy-five talks a year at universities and corporate events nationwide. He is coauthor of the children’s book The Land of the Caring Bou with his wife, Donna.
His new book "Time To Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life" reminds us that there are no limits as to what we as individuals can accomplish.
Enjoy this engaging conversation between Michael Coles and Lou Diamond.
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Jimmy Choi is an endurance athlete, ultra marathoner and motivational speaker.
If you’ve been watching TV the past few years…
Odds are you’ve seen him on the amazing competition program “American Ninja Warrior”
All of these thing Jimmy does came to be after he was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's back in 2003
Husband, Parkinson's Advocate and Fundraiser, Team Fox rockstar and father to at least one future NINJA.
"The FOX Ninja" epitomizes thriving in one's life, business and passion and takes a break from his busy training schedule to connect with Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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John Storyk is a registered architect and acoustician, and co-founder of the Walters-Storyk Design Group (WSDG). He has provided design and construction supervision services for the professional audio and video recording community since the 1969 design of Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios in New York City.
Throughout his career he has been responsible for over 3500 world-class audio/video production facilities, including studios, radio stations, video suites, entertainment clubs and theaters.
His work has included private studio designs for artists like: Whitney Houston, Bob Marley, Ace Frehley, Russ Freeman, C & C Music, Alicia Keys; Roc the Mic (J-Z) and so many others.
This is a man that has been following his passion and love across the globe for the craft he does each and every day...which is why he is on Thrive LOUD…
Thrive LOUD listeners enjoy this fun conversation as Lou Diamond connects with John Storyk.
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Hattie Wiener is as an Anti-Aging expert; Therapist; Writer; Media personality and Model.
The grandmother of 3 and celebrity author of 2 groundbreaking books: RetroAge: The 4 Step Program to A Younger YOU! and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Looking & Feeling Younger! she is an inspiring role model for women around the world.
Seen by millions internationally as Fox Magazine’s First Featured Senior; on NY 1’s Focus on Seniors; Regis & Kathie Lee; The Howard Stern Show; Dr. Drew; Joy Behar; CBS News; Inside Edition; Discovery; Nightline and NETFLIX, Hattie is dedicated to transforming both the negative views, and the too-often dreaded experience of aging.
As a self-proclaimed 'Cougar', she helps women appreciate their unique beauty and desirability and her "Hattitudes" serve to empower women at every age. “Never forget the YOU in youth!”
Thrive LOUD listeners enjoy this very fun conversation with Hattie Wiener.
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This must be some kind of a joke. "Humor That Works"?
Well, it's not a joke -- even though we launched this minisode on April Fool's Day - which ALSO happens to be the release date of (AN)DREW TARVIN's new book aptly titled "Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work".
Click the link above to grab yourself a copy!
"The funniest business book I've ever read." says Luann Tarvin , HR manager and Drew's mom.
Listen to this minisode plucked from the original conversation between Drew and Lou deemed to be a true Thrive LOUD classic by Lou, Drew and both of their mothers.
And a special shout out to Lou's mom, who coincidentally and ironically, acted as a career counselor for Drew Tarvin. When she learned that Drew was going to focus his career on helping instill humor into the workplace, she laughed.
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Jordan Gremli graduated from Cornell University in 2008 with a Bachelor's Degree in Atmospheric Science, but spent most of his time as an undergraduate at WVBR-FM, the school's independent, student-run commercial radio station. He is currently Head of Artist & Fan Development at Spotify. In this role, he manages a team responsible for building programs and tools that help artists build their audiences by connecting them with the right fans throughout every step of the artist development process. This includes developing and running Fans First, Spotify's fan reward program.
Hear about how Jordan's aspirations changed from becoming a meteorologist to working in music and how his extracurricular involvements led to that decision. Jordan shares with Lou how Spotify has grown and remained constant over his 7-year tenure there, what he does to enhance the user and artist experiences, and how to hear what he's currently listening to through his Top Ten of the Week playlist.
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This interview originally aired on the podcast "Fresh From the Hill: Inside Stories of Noteworthy Cornellians'.
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In this minisode, we go back to a conversation between Mara Hoffman and Lou Diamond as Mara shares her focus on committing to creating a company and a culture that prioritizes sustainable within the Mara Hoffman designs.
Enjoy this brief slice of brilliance from a Thrive LOUD favorite!
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Jennifer Willey is a sought-after global Gender Equality Keynote Speaker and Content Creator. She specializes in helping executives and entrepreneurs impact the bottom-line while enhancing culture, collaboration and personal development. She has created numerous proprietary training programs, keynotes across topics and the Fearless in 5 career-enhancing video series.
Jennifer is currently serving as the first-ever Gender Equality Advisor to Comexposium Japan. Before launching Wet Cement, Jennifer spent 20 years building teams, go-to-market strategies, and global partnerships at technology and media companies, including pwc, Verizon/AOL, WebMD, Yahoo! and others. Jennifer’s industry knowledge enables her to provide a unique perspective on how to diplomatically navigate, lead and grow in innovative, evolving and challenging environments. Earlier in her career, Jennifer was a television anchor and reporter for ABC and CBS affiliates where she covered local and national news stories and honed her public speaking skills. Jennifer is currently a member of the National Speaker’s Association, New York and National Chapters.
Jennifer volunteers to support the advancement of women. She serves as an expert sales and communications trainer and Mentor for UBS’ non-profit “Project Entrepreneur,” (an intensive program for Female Founders). She is an Executive Mentor for female leaders in technology and healthcare via “CSweetener,” and she is also a founding member of the Enrichment Committee of “Impact 100 Jersey Coast,” a philanthropic organization for women. Jennifer was also the founding chairperson of the WebMD Women's Leadership Network, a founding member of the AOL Women’s Network, and served on the Board of the Alliance for Women in Media.
Jennifer and Lou lock their feet in some 'wet cement' and mold a great conversation on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
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Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences on topics at the core of the Go-Giver books. A former television personality and top-producing salesperson, Bob has shared the platform with some of today’s top business leaders, broadcast personalities, coaches, athletes, and political leaders, including a former U.S. president.
In addition to coauthoring the bestselling Go-Giver books with John David Mann, Bob has authored a number of popular books, including the critically acclaimed, Endless Referrals: Network Your Everyday Contacts Into Sales and Adversaries into Allies. His total book sales are well over a million copies.
The American Management Association named Bob one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders and he is one of Inc.’s 100 Great Leadership Speakers. Richtopia named him one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World.
Bob is an advocate, supporter, and defender of the free enterprise system and believes that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people one serves. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic, and served on the board of directors of Furry Friends Adoption & Clinic in his hometown of Jupiter, Florida.
Lou and Bob sit down, catch up, talk about the craft of speaking and might even banter a bit over the last great movie Chevy Chase ever made.
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Abby Walker is an entrepreneur, author, innovator, and a fan of the color Red, bubbly beverages and all things chocolate.
She is the CEO & Founder of Vivian Lou Inc., a single-product company with multi-million dollar annual sales dedicated to helping women look and feel better in high heels.
She’s written the book “Strap On a Pair” to inspire fellow middle-aged, middle-management, middle-class moms to take the first step—or the next step—toward finding their something more.
Thrive LOUD listeners -- you'll enjoy this very fun, awesome, amazing, conversation between Abby and Lou.
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Thane Marcus Ringler is a former professional golfer turned writer, podcaster and entrepreneur.
After competing for over three years on different tours all over the U.S. and the world, he is now taking the professional athlete's mindset to everyday people in everyday life. Through the Collaboration Business he is building, Thane is coming alongside freelancers, business owners, and fellow entrepreneurs to help them be more efficient and effective in the work they are doing.
He is the author of the book "From Here to There: A Quarter-Life Perspective On The Path To Mastery" and the host of the "Up & Comers" Podcast show.
Thane is passionate about all things fitness, health and wellness, coffee and his faith.
Connect | Collaborate | Inspire with Thane Marcus on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond!
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Over the past two decades, Jon Tota has established himself as a pioneer in online education for corporate training. He began his career on Wall Street in sales and technology positions at PaineWebber and UBS. Then after years as a business analyst to some of the largest firms in financial services, Jon co-founded Edulence in 2002 to develop online training solutions for corporate educators. Now Jon spends his time focused on discovering the best experts and helping them turn their knowledge into a subscription business on Knowledgelink.
Jon is also hosts the KnowledgeLink Podcast so NOW he gets to sit on the other side of the microphone and connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Here's a great Thrive LOUD minisode - where we went back to Lou's original conversation with Denise Albert - co-founder of The MOMS. This little gem highlights how she connected with her business partner, Melissa Gerstein, and how the famous duo paired up and recognized they had a common message. The two continue to grow their brand and community each and every day.
Thrive LOUD, listen in and enjoy.
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Can a hypnotist really help you grow your business?
Jason Linett has hypnotized more than 250,000 people. He used the principles of rapport and modeling to track what top business performers and professional athletes do differently to build his own million-dollar brand.
As a master of the micro-niche, he speaks to groups around the world and offers hypnotic-success-coaching to share how people in business can put his WORK SMART principles and strategies to use. Rather than just 'hypnotize' you to become more successful, he will help you de-hypnotize the misconceptions, fears, doubts, and ineffective strategies that are holding you back. Jason's process isn't magic, the results can be magical.
Jason debunks, demystifies and delivers in his amazing chat with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Style. Psych. Marketing. Rose Jubb attacks all the issues her clients come to her with from multiple angles. She’s an image consultant and wardrobe stylist by trade (she knows ALL the tricks) with education in design, psychology, and counseling (which helps you explore your goals and find a confident mindset). Along with 17-years marketing and sales industry experience, she holds her Masters in Social Science. A specific mix, sent to solve specific image problems.
What does this mean? **She gets in your IDEAL customer’s brain!** She knows what customers are assuming within seconds of meeting your sales pros. Then, she turns around and teaches your team how to reel them in. Her unique background of marketing and psychology allows her to throughly teach these concepts to sales professionals, but it never gets dry or boring. Rose prides herself in delivering all presentations in a **non-mean-girl, warm, funny manner with the ultimate goal of solving your problems**. It should be impactful and memorable for the attendees, but it can also be so fun!
Rose connects with Lou in this really fun conversation about looking good inside and out!
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Frank Rizzieri is a visionary. As the president of Rizzieri Salons and Rizzieri Management, Frank has won the most sought after hair award, known as NAHA which is the highest honor bestowed to a hairstylist in all of North America (it's the equivalent of an Oscar Award). And Frank has won it three times!!
After years of styling hair for photo shoots, fashion shows, and celebrities, Frank wanted to create styles for which there were no tools available. This is the reason Frank co-invented R Session Pro Tools.
Frank is in the “make people feel good” business. Their facilities, reputation, and talented staff that excel in their craft, creates a one of a kind guest experience.
A bit of a different episode for Thrive LOUD - however Frank is right in line with the spirt of thriving each and every day!
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Michelle Tillis Lederman is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books, including the internally recognized The 11 Laws of Likability. She was named by Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch. A former NYU professor, financial executive and recovering CPA, she now works with organizations and individuals to help them build real relationships for greater results through her company, Executive Essentials. She has worked with clients ranging from government to academia to non-profit to Fortune 500 companies, including Madison Square Garden, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Ernst & Young, Michigan State University, Sony, and The Department of Environmental Protection. She has been featured on CBS and MSNBC, and in the NY Times, Forbes and Working Mother magazine.
Her NEW book “The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact" -- launches in synchronicity with the release of THIS Thrive LOUD episode (March 5, 2019).
"Wonder Twin Powers...Activate!!" as Michelle and Lou connect on Thrive LOUD!
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Chris White is the founder and CEO of ViableMkts & BondCliQ. His 20 year career in finance has been almost exclusively dedicated to fixed income market evolution and has included roles at MarketAxess, Barclays Capital, and most recently, Goldman Sachs. While at Goldman, Mr. White develop the first client-to-dealer dark pool for corporate bond trading (GSessions) and the first corporate bond indication of interest (IOI) system. Chris is a regular contributor to Bloomberg TV, a prolific author of articles covering financial market structure and technology.
He is a true master connector in his own right. Thrive LOUD listeners enjoy this engaging conversation between Chris White and Lou Diamond.
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Michael Levitt brings people back to life.
Focused on helping individuals and leaders within corporations (Re)Learn BOUNDARIES in their work and personal lives – So that they can accomplish more, by doing less, which will save their careers and possibly their lives.
Michael is an author, inspirational speaker, podcast host and master connector. He lost his health, his job, his car, and his home all in 369 days. Michael teaches people on how that happened to him, so that they can make the crucial changes in their lives to prevent those losses from happening to them.
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Nancy Addison CHC, AADP – shatters the stereotype about healthy eating. She is the founder of Organic Healthy Lifestyle LLC. Award-Winning & Best-Selling Author, Organic Healthy Life Expert, Keynote Speaker, Raw Food Chef, Environmentalist. This unique nutritionist cuts through the myths and misinformation about health and nutrition. If you want the straight and honest truth, with easy ways to take control of your health and reverse disease, hire Nancy as a speaker or counselor. You can also read one of her 6 award-winning books/cookbooks.
Nutritionist and health consultant, #1 best-selling, international award-winning author, radio show host and lecturer has helped thousands of people overcome health disorders. Her books were written after years of research to find a cure for her own health problems. Frustrated with conventional medicine, she embarked on a long course of study into many different healing concepts, including ancient Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, macrobiotics, Mediterranean cuisine, natural hygiene, raw foods, detoxification, and supplement therapy. Incorporating the most beneficial components of each concept into her own system of health and healing, her success inspired her to share it with others.
Much more than a “diet”, Nancy’s speeches, radio shows, books and articles offer a constantly expanding body of knowledge that focuses on the benefits of establishing and maintaining a healthy body, mind and spirit. It all starts with nutritious food and a healthy intestinal tract. Eating organic, nutrient dense foods, as well as probiotic-rich fermented foods, and following her principles, lays down a foundation for health that is essential to wellness.
Nancy shares her story, her focus and her message in a great chat with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Have you ever climbed the ladder of success only to find it leaning against the wrong dream?
Are you only existing in the space between Who you are, What you do and WHY you do it?
Do you wake up each and every morning only to meet someone else’s expectations for your life?
Evans Duren is the person to help you #rEDefine Success in your personal life, professional career, community service and relationships!
Evans has discovered his dream and purpose to serve others in the marketplace through his public speaking, coaching and writing. He has worked with hundreds of clients. suppliers and organizations across the country as a top sales producer earning regional and national awards. His purpose is to serve others with a desire to stand alongside them in their victories. losses. struggles and triumphs.
He is the Founder & Owner of CARE2Succeed. As individuals, teams and organizations, far too often there is a gap between Who we are, What we do and Why we do it. What happens when we bridge that gap? What happens when we stand against the status quo? Our lives and the lives of those we serve are changed forever!
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Stacee Mandeville is the founder of Red Leaf Coaching, specializes in engaging, practical, and refreshingly no-nonsense executive communication skills workshops and keynotes.
Part presentation skills coach, part emotional intelligence mentor, part motivational speaker and times part actor or stand-up comedian – we’re just not quite sure!! 😉
Stacee reminds us that no one cares "how you feel" when you're presenting its about connecting your message to the audience.
Enjoy this minisode plucked from Stacee's original interview with Lou on Thrive LOUD
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Dr. Darria Long Gillespie is a Yale-and Harvard-trained emergency physician, author of the book MOM HACKS (Hachette Book Group, which launches February 19, 2019), and a regular TV expert on HLN, CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, and Fox News.
She’s a mom herself and she is quickly becoming the national ‘go-to’ doctor for women and parenting health -Dr. Oz refers to her as the "make-life-better-for-women doctor”. And he’s endorsed Mom Hacks as has Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN anchor Lynn Smith, and Dr. William Sears.
Bottom line she’s providing the little ‘hacks’ to help moms everywhere get back their “I’ve got this”
From Atlanta, Georgia... Dr. Darria is on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.
Everyone who purchases Mom Hacks gets access to exclusive bonuses, including Dr. Darria's “Weekend Veggie Prep Hack”, aka how to have fresh produce at-hand and eaten all week long, access to special discounts on her favorite “Mom Hacks Must-Haves” (including blue-blocker glasses, Kinsa thermometers, baby skincare line, and more), access to Dr. Darria's 5 SUPER-CHARGED Mom Hacks Playlists, and more bonuses that they’re adding every. Single. Day!
Go to www.DrDarria.com/MomHacks to enter your info and get access as soon as you have the book!
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In this 'inside look' edition of Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond, Lou sits down with Thrive LOUD Intern Khala Hurd.
As a Communications major at Cornell University, podcast editor, producer and voice artist Khala has really helped the Thrive LOUD podcast to evolve to amazing new heights.
Khala and Lou chat about how the forum of podcasting is helping to connect the generations.
Khala also shares her passion for sports, music and using her voice both in doing voice-overs AND in singing (Spoiler Alert: you'll want to stick around and listen to the entire episode).
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Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey are the founders of the iconic Barefoot Wine brand and two of the most sought-after workshop leaders, keynote speakers, and interview guests on business and executive topics.
Audiences worldwide attend their speeches to hear about their incredible journey as entrepreneurs and to learn about their unique “Barefoot Spirit” sales-driven culture and approach, which helped to establish one of the most recognizable wine brands globally.
Most recently, they have further adapted their teachings and launched the “Barefoot Startup” (#barefootstartup) movement, which encourages lean, early stage startups to adopt key bootstrapping tenets and sales-driven principles and tactics.
Today, their timeless Barefoot business principles and proven strategies are utilized by both startups and large enterprises and they come on Thrive LOUD to share more their brilliance.
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Ramon Ray is an entrepreneur, global speaker and best selling author.
He is the ultimate individual to inspire, energize, and pop and sizzle when he hits the seats.
Ramon has been invited to the White House to present to the President's staff; testified to Congress; graduated from the FBI Citizens Academy; and has worked at the United Nations.
Ramon's started four companies and sold one. He has years of hands-on experience in marketing, sales, personal branding, technology and more.
He obsessed with pancakes, bacon, eggs, 2 cold glasses of milk and pancake syrup as a weekend delicacy.
Ramon Ray was put on this planet to help businesses owners in every line of business and he connect with Lou in this uplifting and fun interview on Thrive LOUD.
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Professional speaker, adventurer & mountain mover!
Whether its building resilience, climbing mountains, channeling success or instilling optimism Julie Lewis is a world class adventurer that changes and challenges the way people think, act and dream.
Her programs use stories gleaned from real life adventures to create memorable and actionable strategies that can be applied immediately to take people to the next level in their careers and lives.
Jules is a best selling author and has another one on the way as she works on training to swim the English Channel.
Thrive LOUD listeners coming from the other side of the globe (Abu Dhabi) enjoy connecting with Julie Lewis.
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This Thrive LOUD minisode features Stephen Dash, the Founder and CEO of Credible. Plucked from the original interview with Lou Diamond, Stephen shares how he is focused on marketing most effectively to millennials in a very competitive market place.
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John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than thirty million books in fifty languages. He has been identified as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association and the most influential leadership expert in the world by Business Insider and Inc. magazines. He is the founder of the John Maxwell Company, the John Maxwell Team, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, organizations that have trained millions of leaders from every country of the world. The recipient of the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network, Dr. Maxwell speaks each year to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world’s top business leaders. In his latest book, Leadershift, John helps leaders gain the ability and willingness to make leadership changes that will positively enhance their organizational and personal growth. He does this by sharing the eleven shifts he made over the course of his long and successful leadership career. Each shift changed his trajectory and set him up for new and exciting achievements, ultimately strengthening and sustaining his leadership abilities and making him the admired leadership expert he is today. John takes time out of his busy schedule to connect with Lou Diamond on this engaging episode of Thrive LOUD. To get yourself a copy of Leadershift - click on the image of the book cover below *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast
Mei Mei Street Kitchen is a sibling-founded restaurant and food truck catering business serving up creative Chinese-American cuisine made from locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. They pride themselves on serving humanely raised meat, produce from small farms, and some of the most creatively delicious street food out there. Their food truck opened in April 2012 and was awarded Boston's Best Meal on Wheels soon after. Their restaurant, named Eater Boston's Restaurant of the Year, opened in November 2013 and serves up casual counter style lunch and dinner.
They started Mei Mei Street Kitchen in order to share their passion for food and bring together the power of their diverse experiences like Voltron to create something new and exciting. They've taken food they have eaten and loved as children in the past, added modern elements and experiences of the present, and also incorporated practices that fit with their vision of how to do business for a sustainable future.
This interview is with one of Mei Mei's founders Irene Li who left school early (only to return a few years later to graduate) to get Mei Mei's Street Kitchen food truck off the ground. Irene is a member of the 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 (Food & Drink).
Listen to Irene's story, which was originally shared with Lou Diamond on another podcast he hosts called Fresh from the Hill: Inside Stories of Noteworthy Cornellians. You'll understand why she is truly inspiring and epitomizes what Thrive LOUD is all about.
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Josh Zloof, Co-Founder & CEO of Sudden Coffee is passionate about more than just serving up a great cup of coffee. After launching several businesses that ended in some success and even more failures, Josh knew he needed to find his “why.” This led to him founding Sudden Coffee on the idea of “making one billion people happy.”
Today, Sudden Coffee has served over 100,000 cups of their single origin, speciality grade, instant coffee (delivered right to your door). With over $3.3M raised from investors like Y Combinator and CRV, Josh and Sudden Coffee have been featured in the New York Times, Food & Wine, and GQ. Sounds like grounds for celebration.
When Josh isn’t geeking out on tech, marketing, and operations, you can catch him at Burning Man (a seven time veteran), building a 10 foot tall wooden dinosaur, or running a midnight smoothie bar. He’s also a hardcore self-care advocate, believing a dedication to both mind and body are the secret keys to entrepreneurial success.
Enjoy this fun chat as Josh connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist, and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, by helping over 14,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center
She is a pioneer in the space and the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain including the newly released international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy.
Her new online school, PelvicPainRelief.com brings all of her expertise to a global audience, incorporating exercises, techniques, and tools to maximize female healing and professional training.
A different take on maybe how we can thrive….
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Sarah Vaynerman is an amazing leader with extensive experience in marketing and brand communication within both the tech space and on Wall Street. She shifted her focus to the philosophies of yoga, mindful movement and meditation.
She launched her company Work From Om® with a mission to deliver the benefits of presence, contentment and freedom to busy professionals one company at a time.
Her philosophies of connecting the Yoga mat to the corporate workplace empower leaders everywhere to grow, be more focused and truly thrive!
Special offer to the Thrive LOUD listeners. Sarah and the amazing team at Work From Om® have put together two free meditations. One is focused on "thriving" that focuses on the highest self and the other is for 'deep relaxation'. You can access these BY CLICKING THIS LINK.
In addition, if you're interested in downloading the PHISH jam session mentioned and played in this episode - head to the link: bit.ly/helpingfriendlyyogajam1
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From selling Charms Blow Pops in high school hallways to successful printing businesses, Rob Dube has always been a 'small giant' among the masses. Learn how this lifelong entrepreneur was bit by the 'bug' at an early age and continues to create a spirit and mindset that has created amazing, long-lasting businesses that continue to Thrive LOUD everyday.
Plucked from the original interview - Episode 95. Here's a golden nugget from a top notch business leader.
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Josh Cary spent 40 years in hiding! He is now ready to unmask HIMSELF and adjust the score;
Josh is now on a mission to help others unmask themselves to improve their lives and businesses by hiding no more! He is the host of a fun podcast show called Hidden Entrepreneur. He has emerged and connected with Lou Diamond as the two chat about his story on Thrive LOUD.
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Jen Slaw is a dynamic, engaging TEDx speaker, former structural engineer, world-record-holding juggler & Off-Broadway performer.
This amazing woman presents a new paradigm for leveraging the power of practice & process AND staying flexible in the face of change.
Jen Slaw redefines what is possible and offers continuous improvement and performance innovation for leaders and teams.
Jen aims to amaze, engage, inspire and motivate her audiences to generate positive change for themselves, their organizations, and their communities.
Jen’s goal is to encourage and equip her audience with tools to find and embrace their own unique path, develop dreams into reality, and as a result, become more happy, productive, motivated, creative problem solvers and effective collaborators.
Jen Slaw serves as the Executive Director of Juggling Life, Inc., a non-profit organization with a mission to engage, inspire, and emotionally heal ill and disadvantaged children through interactive juggling workshops and shows. Young volunteers are trained in circus arts as a tool to connect with and give back to those in need in their communities.
Jen threw her balls up in the air and took a moment to sit down on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond (she even 'huggled' with Lou).
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Jo Hausman is an Inspirational speaker, International live radio talk show host and an Amazon Best Selling author. She speaks and coaches others to live through the grief, start their own businesses and move to greatness in their life.
Jo wrote and published a book called Go For It! A Woman’s Guide to Perseverance. The passion she has comes from empowering others to live in a positive life.
Jo speaks to groups about going from grief to great! Also how to start and grow a business. You can find out more and the services she offers at: http://www.johausman.com
Her humor, enthusiasm and love for GOD is where her strength comes from. She is a mom to one adult son and two fur babies. Nothing gives her greater joy than being a mom. She is very active in her community and gives back through networking and volunteering in her church and community.
She has appeared on numerous television, radio, blogs and podcasts around the world. She is currently a contributing blogger to HuffingtonPost.com and her international live radio show airs live every Thursday mornings 10am US Central time on Voice America Business.
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A man that grew up on the streets of New Jersey and literally started working for survival in 1st grade.
He uses his lessons of survival and skills he learned while in the Navy now as a CEO and motivator.
Paul Szyarto was serving his country in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 where he supported naval fleet and mobile unit operations for eight years and upon his honorable discharge, transformed into an American business executive who makes running companies and entrepreneurship look easy.
With more than 20 years of executive experience, Paul has consulted on the topics of entrepreneurship, big data, business operations, program management, and development with more than 500 companies. In addition, he has initiated nine diverse businesses of his own in areas including management consulting, software development, construction management, banking lead generation, social media marketing, printing solutions, and community development, which still flourish today with activities taking place in more than 32 countries.
Paul connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD today.
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Shane Mahoney is an entrepreneur, innovator and a man that might be on MI-6’s most wanted list.
He is the founder and CEO of Lugos Travel - a travel agency built around exceptional service, knowledge, style and sophistication. He also is the mastermind behind The James Bond Experience - one of the most the coolest and most impressive travel offerings anywhere on the planet.
Lou Diamond sat down with Shane in a swank hotel in NYC with a few martinis (shaken not stirred) to hear all about Shane's journey and how he's made his life's passion all about providing clients with the highest level of customer service and immersive experience that create memories that last a life time.
To connect directly with Lugos Travel you can dial them directly (646) 930-4496 and use you heard about them on THRIVELOUD for additional promotions and benefits.
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As the New Year begins, we should all be thinking about setting our annual goals. We dream of achieving milestones for higher sales targets, greater profitability, improved fitness and even checking off items on our personal “bucket list”.
I have FOUR helpful steps you can deploy to set and achieve the goals you seek to accomplish throughout your year.
1 – SLICE YOUR YEAR INTO THIRDS Start out by dividing your year into thirds and writing down the goals you want to achieve within each 4-month period. This will make achieving your goals more manageable.
2 – PRIORITIZE YOUR GOALS Odds are you have multiple goals — with ones that take priority over others. Start right out of the gate with the most important goal you want to achieve and focus on tackling that task in the first third of the year. Most importantly, write down what the specific goal is AND the date you want to complete that goal by. For example:
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Hit $450,000 of annual $1MM target by April 30th
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Take family to Africa in August
- Run NYC Marathon in November
3 – SET AGGRESSIVE & MEASURABLE TARGETS Set an aggressive target for your first four-month period. This will not only give you a chance to get an early start in reaching your goal, it also sets you up to far exceed expectations by the end of the year. Get in the habit of tracking your progress each and every day. I find it helpful to use a success journal and make frequent entries tracking interim tasks and goals.
4 – MAKE POWERFUL CONNECTIONS While the goals you set for yourself are personal, we all need meaningful connections in our lives to help us reach our dreams. Identify the connections you either need to find or re-establish that will help you achieve your goals. It’s like recruiting “top-draft picks” for your own goal execution team. In fact, a great practice is to set a goal for each triannual period of the year to:
- Create a new professional connection
- Grow an existing one
- Reconnect with a personal relationship
So go ahead and set those Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs) for 2019. Slice up the calendar and tackle them in four-month blocks with a game plan. Be measured and accountable to yourself and benefit from making great connections all year long.
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After ten years working as a television news reporter and anchor in Philadelphia and New York, Mindie Barnett decided to use her knowledge and experience in the media to help propel businesses and position companies as thought-leaders.
She is the President and CEO of MB and Associates and is now one of the nation’s most sought-after and respected publicists.
Mindie is also the author of “Intermission: How Fervor, Friendships and Faith Took Me to The Second Act" - which hits stores in Late February and is already available for pre-sale on Amazon.
She is also the TV Host of“More with Mindie” on RVNTV.
Thrive LOUD Fans enjoy this fun conversation between Mindie Barnett and Lou Diamond.
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Ava Diamond is a professional body builder and is certified in nutritional psychology.
She has connected all the dots between the training process and personal development outside of the gym. She has also filled a niche between psychotherapy and life coaching by developing a mental fitness coaching program called Diamond Mind Strategies, that has been utilized Nationally for those striving for the true mind:body optimization.
She is a regular contributor to CNBC and many other online and on air publications. She’s a diamond so we Lou had to have her on the show!!
Thrive LOUD fans you are sure to enjoy this engaging episode featuring Ava Diamond.
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An award-winning Canadian-American documentary film director and television producer, best known for Why I'm Not on Facebook,[1] Why I'm Not on Pokemon GO,[2] Bar Rescue[3] and Extreme Weight Loss.
Brant Pinvidic is the CEO of INvelop Entertainment,[4] host of the podcast Why I'm Not… based on the film series of the same name, and a contributing writer for Forbes.[5]
He also heads up REJECT AVERAGE –a group with a mission to bring exceptional experiences to like-minded individuals that are looking to do things outside their daily routines.
The man who will remind you that NO pitch should ever exceed 3 minutes...THRIVE LOUD Fans you are sure to enjoy this interview with Brant Pinvidic.
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Podcaster & Publicist, Marketing Strategist, Connector of Humans. Nicole Holland is one amazing human!
By popular request, Lou Diamond brought back Nicole Holland to catch up with her as she re-launches her brand and launches her new show The Nicole Holland Podcast.
Learn from Nicole all about this amazing new 'magazine-style' podcast that will air 5-days a week with specific programming slated for each day of the week. "The Nicole Holland Podcast will feature 'master classes', learning from the founders of 'SaaS' solutions and determining if their offering is right for you, and connecting you with some of the most incredible disruptors, innovators, change-makers and thought leaders.
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After years of struggling with medical issues such as fatigue, anxiety, depression, and severe food allergies, Frank Allgäuer set out on a quest to reset and regain the energy he once had. He developed the Juice Bounce Balance method after years of exploring nutrition and exercise and solving his own health problems. Frank became the first ever qualified natural juice therapist in Germany. Through his coaching and implementation programs, Frank now helps others so they can stop struggling with their health issues and change their lifestyle to achieve positive, long lasting results.
Hear Frank connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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2018 was an absolutely incredible year for the Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond podcast.
Lou Diamond sat down with his amazing team of interns to highlight, recap and flashback to some of the most amazing moments of this past year.
With hundreds of guests we tried to narrow down some awesome interviews and stories that really made waves across the podcast landscape.
Christian Griffith, Jason Hsiao, Travis Mills, Jamal Mashburn and Lisa Lampanelli are all featured in this fun episode. Plus an extremely 'entertaining' opening that I'm sure you'll all enjoy.
Listen in. Happy holidays to all and more to come in 2019!
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Lou Diamond often speaks about "Connectworking"....focusing on connecting while your networking.
This idea was conceived a long time ago in a blog titled "Connecting over Networking".
Have a listen and enjoy this Thrive LOUD Minisode Blog Post.
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With so many distractions in our daily lives it is getting harder and harder to concentrate.
Dusted off from an old blog post, listen as Lou Diamond provides some helpful tasks you can do to help you FOCUS on accomplishing the task at hand.
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Founder and CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies. In less than ten years, Adam has built this rapidly growing company through his commitment to thinking big and never giving up. Fearless and purposeful; unconventional and systematic, He sets a seemingly impossible goal then quickly gets to work on closing the gap to achieve it: no limits, no regrets.
Coming from the Green Mountain State of Vermont Thrive LOUD fans will enjoy this episode with Adam Hergenrother.
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Pulled from their original interview in early 2018, Jamie Crosbie of ProActivate, shares with Lou what she focuses on when she has trouble thriving. Learn how she reminds us the importance of 'our bigger WHY' in this Thrive LOUD Minisode.
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Christy Whitman is a Transformational Leader, Celebrity Coach and the New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Having It All. She has appeared on The Today Show and The Morning Show and her work has been featured in People Magazine, Seventeen, Woman’s Day, Hollywood Life, and Teen Vogue, among others.
Christy is the CEO and founder of the Quantum Success Learning Academy & Quantum Success Coaching Academy, a 12-month Law of Attraction coaching certification program.
Christy has helped thousands of people worldwide to achieve their goals through her empowerment seminars, speeches, and coaching sessions and products. Christy’s life-changing message reaches over 200,000 people a month and her work has been promoted by and featured with esteemed authors and luminaries such as Marianne Williamson, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Marci Shimoff, Brian Tracy, Neale Donald Walsch, Abraham-Hicks, and Louise Hay. She currently lives in Arizona with her husband, Frederic, and their two boys, Alexander and Maxim.
She took some time out of her crazy schedule to connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
After a 15-year career in professional hockey where he was a three-time NHL All-Star and Stanley Cup Champion for the New York Rangers, Mike Richter shifted his focus from saving goals to saving the planet.
He went on to receive his degree in Ethics, Politics and Economics with a concentration in Environmental Politics from Yale University.
He then went on to co-found Environmental Capital Partners, a $100 million Private Equity Fund focused on resource efficiency.
He also created Healthy Planet Partners, LLC a fund to finance and manage the deployment of renewable energy technologies and energy saving retrofits in the C&I space to reduce their operating costs and ecological footprint.
He is currently the President of Brightcore Energy a company that's on a mission to overhaul outdated and inefficient lighting in the commercial arena and is joined in this interview by one of his partners Rob Krugel. The two of them also lead a sister company called BFranklin that focuses on making lighting your home as easy as screwing in a light bulb.
Mike and Rob sit down with Lou Diamond to share with us their company's mission, focus and goal of helping to do what is necessary for our world.
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It's a "Throw Back Lingo Day" on Thrive LOUD as we jump back to a great conversation Lou Diamond head with Jeffrey Shaw. Jeffrey shares how his work in portrait photography has made him a "masterful observer" in his coaching work and speaking. Take in this great minisode with the 'Lingo Guy'!
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In 1996, Jenny Thompson made one of the most important decisions of her life: To leave her Dilbertian job and answer an ad in the Baltimore Sun (That’s an actual ad in an actual print newspaper!) for a marketing manager. Soon after, she joined the team at Agora Inc. where she began her career with the company at The Oxford Club.
In her first year there, she tripled profits. On the heels of that success, the owners asked her to take over the fledging health business. After just 10 months in that role, she increased the bottom line 500%.
Over the next 2 decades, Jenny introduced over a dozen newsletters, launched 4 supplement lines, and acquired a skincare company. At its peak, her business marketed 18 newsletters, more than 70 dietary supplements, and 8 skincare products to more than 1.2 million customers and prospects around the world, averaging 18% growth annually during her tenure.
In 2016, with the business projected to hit $70 million, Jenny made the decision to let the next generation take over and go out on her own. After 6 months consulting in the same market, she decided she wanted something “newer.” So, knowing nothing about technology, Jenny focused all her energy on a new software startup. SafetyPIN created a virtual trust badge that’s designed to make the internet a safer place for all of us. With SafetyPIN holders currently in 39 states, Jenny is working to build awareness and make “Do you have a SafetyPIN?” part of every conversation in the sharing economy.
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Pamela Bell founded prinkshop using a model she calls “creative capitalism” which proves a business can be both profitable and philanthropic. With the launch of prinkshop’s wear what you care about apparel and accessories, Pamela hoped to turn bystanders into activists and bring together art and commerce. Today, she is proud to tout prinkshop partnerships with global advocacy organizations like Girl Up, the NIRH, the Special Olympics, and Lady Parts Justice and to collaborate with brands like J Crew and West Elm.
Prior to prinkshop Pamela was a founding partner of the global, iconic brands Kate Spade and Jack Spade. Pamela’s passion for philanthropy and the arts runs deep.
She currently sits on the board of Project Renewal in NYC, a 50 million dollar homeless agency where she co-founded the Bowery Arts Project. The Project's volunteers teach art classes to homeless addicts. Pamela also sits on the Board of The American Theatre Wing, is a Tony voter, and is a new member of the 3Generations board, a non-profit dedicated to helping survivors tell their stories to the world using film.
Recently, Pamela became a member of the 2018 Council of Fashion Designers of America and is a fellow at the Eugene Lang Entrepreneur Center at The Columbia Business School as well as a Fellow at The Disruptor Foundation. Above all Pamela is a mother, wife and step-mother.
Listen in to Lou Diamond's visit with Pamela at prinkshop's headquarters.
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Andrew Tarvin is the world’s first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. Through his company, Humor That Works, Andrew has helped more 25,000 people at 250+ organizations—including P&G, GE, ESPN, Microsoft, the U.S. Navy, PepsiCo, and the International Association of Canine Professional—learn to be more productive, less stressed, and happier. Combining his background in business with his experience as an international comedian, his programs are engaging, entertaining, and effective.
Prior to starting his company, Andrew was a top-rated project manager at Procter & Gamble, managing million dollar projects for a $350 million business. He is also an accomplished comedian, having performed in more than 1,000 shows all around the world.
Andrew is the best-selling author of Humor That Works: 501 Ways to Beat Stress, Increase Productivity, and Have Fun at Work, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FastCompany, and his TEDx talk has been viewed over 700,000 times. He has delivered programs in 50 states, 18 countries, and 1 planet (Earth). He loves the color orange and is obsessed with chocolate.
Andrew and Lou have a fun chat about humor, the workplace, life, comedy, speaking and one very famous funny movie.
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Partner at McDermott Will & Emery; host of “Paradigm Shift” podcast & co-host of WGN Radio "Legal Face-Off"; legal commentator and journalist Christina Martini had a powerful conversation with Lou Diamond earlier this year. She has managed to 'connect the dots' with her clients, her work and her passions. Enjoy this Thrive LOUD minisode with Christina Martini!
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Vaughan Liddicoat helps you get out of the 'rut' race, off the online course hamster wheel, and into your intuition hacking zone.
He's the CEO of the EnTribe, an investor in Swedish entrepreneur education-tech startup, Cubimo, and founder of the not-for-profit Mission For Millions.
Having represented Australian four-times in global ballroom dancing competitions, Vaughan is known as the ‘Ballroom Dancing Entrepreneur.’ Vaughan applies his unique perspective on elite performance, dedication, focus, and what it takes to achieve success publicly on a global scale.
GET READY TO THRIVE LOUD WITH VAUGHAN LIDDICOAT
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Tracy Timm is the founder of The Nth Degree Career Academy, a proven system that helps high-potential professionals define and discover work they love.
She has also worked with over 100 fast-growing businesses, teaching them the new levers of loyalty that help attract, engage, and retain top talent. If you want to be rich in every sense of the word-- financial, freedom, and fulfillment-- she has the courses, content, and common sense you need to take you from stuck to unstoppable.
Hear her story, passion, focus and how Tracy Thrives LOUD every day!
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Plucked from their engaging conversation in early 2018, C. Lee Smith shares with Lou Diamond the importance of 'making it personal' as it relates to business today.
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Phyllis Weiss Haserot is the foremost workplace multi-generational expert speaking with a cross-generational voice. She brings an unusual combination of marketing, conflict resolution and organizational effectiveness, expertise and track record to help organizations solve the urgent, nuanced and sensitive intergenerational challenges that can hinder productivity, client relationships, effective multigenerational teamwork and business development results. Clients often say she has an unusual ability to relate to all the different generations - and, in turn, to help them to better understand each other and work harmoniously.
The provocative You Can’t Google it! -The Compelling Case for Cross-Generational Conversation at Work (Morgan James Publishing 2018), examines through the lens of each generation 10 essential skills and traits for success that can’t be acquired, learned or practiced by searching the internet and argues that generational diversity is the missing piece that informs and influences all other aspects of diversity and inclusion and worldviews. She lays out the strong business case and urgency for cross-generational conversation at work with specific action steps in each chapter to reach solutions.
Phyllis and Lou Diamond talk generations on Thrive LOUD.
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“The right combination of people and technology always wins.”
A truly self-made man. who started with nothing more than a two-year Associate’s degree and a passion for technology.
Over the past 20+ years, Charles Cantu transformed that knowledge and passion into numerous multi-million dollar organizations – ensuring the success (and gratitude) of stakeholders and businesses.
Charles has managed everything from local and national iTV, VOD, mobile and online sales strategies for
industry leaders such as Disney, Microsoft, Time Warner, Comcast, Cox Media and more. He’s also worked extensively on both the supply and demand side of the digital advertising.
He is currently the founder of a great innovative company called RESET Digital and he takes time out to connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Sue Bryce is one of the most recognizable photographers in the imaging industry. Her glamour, fashion and portrait style transcend past stereotypes and has changed the face of portrait photography.
She has created her own ground-breaking educational platform, in which she uses her signature techniques to educate photographers and empower businesses internationally.
Born and raised in New Zealand, now lives and works in Los Angeles this Kiwi epitomizes what Thrive LOUD is all about.
Enjoy this engaging conversation between Sue Bryce and Lou Diamond.
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Kerri Accardi is a woman that left on a soul mission to educate the world about cannabis
Now... that mission has turned into viable businesses, multiple contracts with television, the ongoing creation of cannabis content with mainstream and industry distribution opportunities!
Her company 420MEDIA was created specifically for the cannabis industry to showcase their brands and products through high end digital content, integrated marketing, advertising, PR and websites.
Kerri shares with Lou Diamond her passion, her focus and desire to raise awareness around cannabis and the thriving industry it has created.
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Jeanette Bronée was born and raised in Denmark and has always had a curiosity about what drives our choices. She started her first company at 23 and learned first-hand at 25, heading up a team of 50 people, what burnout feels like.
After both her parents died of cancer just 1 year apart, and being told at the age of 40, that it was only a matter of when she was going to get cancer too, she founded PATH FOR LIFE to bring awareness to our own power for taking charge of our health and daily wellbeing, even when we are busy and for the past 15 years she has been coaching leaders on how to create a foundation for sustainable success through mindfulness and self-care.
She's a keynote & TEDX speaker, author, work nourished strategist and CEO & founder of Path for Life.
Jeanette is a woman that believes the key to our human performance & happiness is our inner fuel.
Enjoy this fun interview as Jeanette connects with Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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The self-appointed Mrs. Dow Jones — a.k.a. Haley Sacks — is on Thrive LOUD. Haley is serving finance memes to the masses by marrying her two loves (celebrity culture and finance).
Mrs. Dow Jones is a financial media company that makes Keeping Up With the Dow Joneses as fun as Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Using a deadly combo of pop culture, humor and financial knowledge, this growing media brand translates Wall Street into content millennials will understand. Part Paris Hilton, part Suzie Orman, follow this brand to learn about everything from cryptocurrencies to Warren Buffett. #FinanceIsCool
The 20-something NYC native works part-time as a producer and the rest cultivating the MDJ brand (there's also a Youtube channel and a website, where she sells merch). Haley isn't hiding her privilege: She isn't touting the cost benefits of packing your lunch, but bragging that she just ordered sushi. The MDJ brand is about tapping into finance bro humor from a female perspective and unabashedly celebrating (while poking fun at) the good life. Enjoy this fun interview between Haley and Lou Diamond.
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Plucked from their original episode, marketing guru on host of the Scott King Podcast, Scott King and Lou chat about online marketing, learning from your guests and the importance of finding out what makes your thrive.
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Acclaimed celebrity photographer, Lola Melani, is known for her elegant and intimate portraits, which have been featured in the media worldwide. Melani specializes in maternity, newborn and beauty photography, and her style blends editorial, fashion and fine art portraits. Her signature look has attracted global dignitaries, public figures and celebrities. Lola speaks frequently about her journey from immigrant to one of the world's leading photographers and how we can all make a difference with our work. Lola also curates masterclass seminars, mentoring fellow photographers on how to find their own style and take their art form and businesses to the next level. In 2017, Lola founded The Lola Melani Fund, her charity that empowers women at every stage of motherhood by enhancing a mother’s capacity to advocate for herself, her family and her community.
Lola puts the camera down and take some time out to connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Two unbelievable athletes hop off the wrestling mat and onto the Thrive LOUD Podcast.
Yianni Diakomihalis won the 2018 NCAA men’s wrestling title at 141 pounds to cap off a 37-1 rookie season. He became just the second Cornell University rookie to secure a national title.
The only other person ever to do that is the second of this episode's duo, Kyle Dake.
Kyle went on to win four national championships from 2010-2013 which was featured in a documentary film 4for4 . To add to his amazing accomplishments, this October Kyle won the 2018 world championship in his weight class.
Thrive LOUD listeners get to learn from true champions and two of the more impressive individuals you will find not only on a wrestling mat but on this planet.
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Plucked from one of the more amazing conversations we've ever had on Thrive LOUD, Amy Smith connect with Lou. It was actually challenging to pick just ONE moment from this interview to produce a 'minisode'; so have a listen...go back and re-listen to the original episode...and see if you like what we selected.
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Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, dealmaker and business consultant with more than 30 years of professional negotiating experience as a successful entrepreneur, and attorney. The founder and president of Authentic Enterprises, LLC and the Authentic Business Academy, Corey is dedicated to inspiring authenticity in business through speaking, training and consulting on topics such as authentic negotiating, authentic deal-making, building authentic business relationships, and authentic conversations about difference.
His new book, Authentic Negotiating, paired with Corey's fun career is what Lou and Corey go over in this fun interview on Thrive LOUD.
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Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to researching cutting-edge technology, he also writes about the impact of these innovations on society. Newport is the author of five books. His most recent, Deep Work, argues that the ability to focus is becoming increasingly valuable in a modern work culture increasingly hobbled by distracting technologies.
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Fanny Krivoy Head of Analogous - who believes the world is a better place with beautiful design. Has a new podcast program that’s launching in a few weeks called Project Inclusion. It’s a program comprised of interviews with forward thinking individuals that are revolutionizing workplaces, businesses and communities by using an inclusive design approach.
So for this minisode - we wanted to go way back to when Fanny was a guest on Thrive Loud
In this specific out-take Fanny talks about the importance of bringing together the meaning and value of a brand to all of the physical and digital touch-points one experiences WITH that brand.
This holistic view that Fanny has of using the power of connection to make Brands thrive is why Fanny is one of the best designers you’ll ever come across.
So enjoy this Thrive LOUD Minisode with Fanny Krivoy.
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Two Culture & Leadership Experts are featured in this episode.
Meg Manke is a ranch kid from western South Dakota an avid runner an advocate of the well-rounded education of youth, and a major supporter of finding humor in all things.
Dr. Rachel MK Headley rose through the ranks at a global satellite mission (from an intern all the way to Operational Science Officer), she managed big projects, united diverse stakeholders, guided teams through change, and led complex and ground-breaking achievements.
Together they’ve partnered at the Rose Group Int'l, where they developed the critical, new (and practical) iX leadership framework wrote a book about it...(iX Leadership: Create High-Five Cultures and Guide Transformation). This new method allows you to solve problems in your team, address generational issues, guide people through big changes, and accomplish your most ambitious goals.
Enjoy the dynamic duo of Dr. Rachel MK Headley and Meg Manke on Thrive LOUD!
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Jody Britt is an experienced art sales consultant and business driver having worked in the fine art world for over a decade. She is the founder and head of Britt Fine Art Consulting. Motivated, connected and personable, she is a proven curator in fine art photography representing over 200 photographers, including leading photographers Terry O'Neill, Baron Wolman, Mick Rock and Art Kane. Experienced in creating dynamic photographic exhibitions, including securing guest curators Alec Baldwin, Dita Von Teese and Chef Daniel Humm.
Jody is committed to outstanding client service, developing close relationships with business partners, artists and buyers worldwide. Her first hand knowledge of the artistic process helps Jody bring a passion and strong appreciation for all artwork, which translates as enthusiasm and commitment to any client she works with. Jody has been able to work closely with the best pop culture photographers worldwide and enjoys marrying their great work with her broad clientele base.
Jody connects with Lou at one of the newer buildings she's procured artwork at in New York City (Exhibit Downtown - 60 Fulton Street). Click here to see a short video of Jody and Lou and a glimpse of some of the artwork at this location.
Plucked from their original interview back in 2017, this Thrive LOUD Minisode features Liz Diemer
Liz is part of the leadership team at the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research where she is the Director of TEAM FOX.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation's single and urgent goal is to ELIMINATE PARKINSON'S DISEASE IN OUR LIFETIME.
Learn more about TEAM FOX....
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Joel Salomon is committed to helping over 100,000 people become financially free. Most recently, Joel shifted his focus to assisting individuals as a Prosperity Coach where he works closely with his clients to help identify and overcome the roadblocks standing in their way of personal financial freedom.
In 2012, Joel launched his own hedge fund, SaLaurMor Capital (named after his daughters, Lauren and Morgan). This was a dream that Joel had had from the early 1990s. Since inception he outperformed the hedge fund index and in many significant down months, he was able to consistently generate positive returns for his investors.
Listen in as Joel and Lou connect on Thrive LOUD
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Stephanie Hayes is a business transformation consultant, focused on helping organizations build and improve business processes, manage change, align service areas, build capabilities and improve operations. She has worked across many sectors, including mining, international shipping, manufacturing, heavy equipment, retail, education and public sector.
Stephanie is the owner of multiple startups, all of which are still growing. Using her experience building and operating small businesses, she has developed insight and clarity on business model development, customer segmentation and value proposition design. She has adapted widely-used frameworks to make the startup validation processes easy, accessible and relevant to founders and small business owners.
As a business and technology consultant, Stephanie has worked for years as a program lead, business analyst, and change manager, helping organizations design and implement pragmatic, effective business solutions, largely focused on the Microsoft application platform, including collaboration, integration and communications technology.
Stephanie connects with Lou on Thrive LOUD in this focused and informative episode.
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Dr. Richard Nongard is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, author and psychotherapist. He is a man who believes you need to Seize the power of now, to create lasting transformation and apply Practical strategies for activating leadership & intention.
Richard is the author of numerous books, publications, and training videos. He has written two books on leadership: Transformational Leadership: How to Lead from Your Strengths and Maximize Your Impact (2013)
Viral Leadership: Seize the power of now, to create lasting transformation in business (2018)
He has written many other books as well, including psychology textbooks that have been adapted as textbooks at the university level and His 5-star reviews are a testament to the value Richard provides in both written and spoken media.
Enjoy this fun conversation as Richard connects with Lou Diamond and they cover everything about VIRAL Leadership and even speak Chinese to Richard's dog...!
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In this Thrive LOUD minisode - we go way back to one of the early interviews where Lou sat down with sports columnist Ken Davidoff. Plucked from that original conversation, Ken shares how he stuck with his passion and stay in the field of his choice through hard work and perseverance.
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What if you could learn everything important about a person… just from their name?
Sharón Lynn Wyeth has spent the last 38 years developing the field of Neimology® Science. Names are powerful. She created Neimology® Science, the study of the placement of the letters in a name, after 15 years of research followed by 3 years of testing my theories traveling in over seventy countries, including Russia, India, and China, to perfect my system of discerning behavioral characteristics from names.
She highlighted Neimology® Science on TV, radio, tele-seminars, and in numerous articles. She is the author of an Amazon bestselling book sharing the methodology in "Know the Name; Know the Person", which has won an excellence in writing award, "Know the Name; Know the Spirit" and the app Name Meanings.
Lou connects with Sharón as they dissect understanding the meaning behind a name.
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Financial advisors have a huge responsibility to take care of their investors, but does your advisor take your money seriously? When selecting a financial advisor you need someone who can advise with the highest ethical standards, provide personal service, develop a master investment plan, identify individual goals and objectives, coordinate an effective tax and estate plan and provide solutions for multiple dynamic investment needs.
Counter Investing is a unique revolutionary system designed to help investors be effective and grow your money. In the best-selling book, Counter Investing a Winning Approach to Life and Finance, author Richard Brooks outlines three supporting pillars of great investing: performance, productivity and personalization. Brooks’ unparalleled approach is the result of years of innovative investment planning, but also from the perspective he gained from catastrophic experiences that left him fighting for his life.
He was 22 years old when he was in an automobile accident and suffered a neck injury, endured two strokes at 47, and had a third stroke when he was 52 years old. Brooks’ investing success and survival against most odds interweave to reveal an inspiring new path to becoming the investor you ought to be. This is a book on how he and his business survived.
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Friedland serves as Vice Chairman & Co-Head of CBRE’s Alternative Investments Practice (AIP), an industry-specific practice group focused on advising private equity firms, hedge funds and other Alternative Investment companies on their real estate strategies across the globe.
Ben and his team provide advisory services to firms in the Alternative Investments sector on real estate needs within their investment portfolios.
Enjoy this great interview and learn from one of the top producers and experts in commercial real estate.
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In the spirit of celebrating milestones, we came up with something fun for the 200th Episode of Thrive LOUD.
With over 200 guests coming on the Thrive LOUD program sharing their all-time favorite movies -- we tallied all of the movies and put together a "Top 10 Movie Countdown List" of the Thrive LOUD guests.
Enjoy this short 'minisode' that highlights numerous 'classics' of the silver screen.
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Lisa Mayer is a social entrepreneur and the CEO of My Social Canvas - a social impact company on a mission to inspire the next generation of women and girls to design the life and career they love.
Her amazing story is a MUST listen to on Thrive LOUD as she shares her passion, her draining her bank account to almost nothing to creating an incredible platform for women and girls everywhere.
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An award winning medical malpractice trial attorney, a consultant, an international keynote speaker, and an anchor at LawandCrime.com.
Heather Hansen is recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in the country, she incorporates her psychology degree, her training as a mediator and her experience in the courtroom to guide clients to victory in their life’s trials.
You can use words to win—not only in the courtroom, but also in the boardroom, the bedroom, the operating room, the living room and beyond. Heather knows how. For our twenty years she’s been using words to win in the courtroom, selling her cases to scores of juries.
She’s also the author of The Elegant Warrior-How to Win Life’s Trials without losing Yourself.
Thrive LOUD with Heather Hansen on this fun episode!
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Mr. Rimland has been involved in the entertainment industry for twenty years and has extensive experience in production, corporate operations and business development.
As head of New Media for Loud Records, he produced the first hip-hop Enhanced CD and developed the concept of using Enhanced CDs to market Internet Service Providers such as America Online. Mr. Rimland also served as vice president of New Media for Interscope Records where he is credited with some of the largest artist driven promotions on the Internet.
His Web concepts and design earned Interscope its nomination as web site of the year by Yahoo. He is currently an advisor to the Convex Group which provides (through LidRock) digital strategy solutions to recording artists and entertainment companies. Mr. Rimland is an accomplished musician, songwriter, arranger and producer who has been signed to RCA Records and authored several hit songs. He was also a programmer and staff member at Unique Recording, an elite major New York recording facility where he was one of the first to utilize digital sampling technologies. .
Steve is currently the CEO and Founder of AIMeCAST, a company that is redefining mobile entertainment.
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Pulled from their original interview back in 2017, Lisa McDonald shares with Lou Diamond how she connects with the guests on her popular program and some of the key lessons she has learned from some powerful messages her guests provide.
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Sylvie Beljanski is a sought-after speaker at health and wellness conferences worldwide, where she has educated thousands of people about the importance of detoxification as a defense against harmful toxins that can cause serious diseases and infections.
She is the founder and president of Natural Source International, Ltd., a company that brings together science and nature to create innovative natural/ organic health and beauty products. These well known products are now used around the world.
She is also the author of a new book Winning the War on Cancer The epic journey towards a natural cure.
In 2018, Ms. Beljanski opened the doors to Maison Beljanski, a two-story building in the heart of Manhattan, dedicated to the legacy of her father, Dr. Beljanski. The first floor, home of The Beljanski Foundation, will also serve as a site to host numerous conferences on different aspects of health and wellness.
This amazing individual took time out to come onto Thrive LOUD and connect with Lou Diamond.
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Travis Mills is a true American Hero.
He was critically injured on his 3rd tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED. He is 1 of only 5 quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive such extensive injuries.
Travis has been featured on just about every news outlet across the spectrum and his story inspired the creation of the award-winning documentary film, Travis: A Soldier’s Story.
He has also written a New York Times bestselling memoir, Tough As They Come, chronicling his courageous journey
He teaches and inspires audiences nationwide to “Never give up. Never quit.” no matter the obstacles or circumstances.
US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills comes on Thrive LOUD in this awesome episode with just a normal guy with an incredible spirit.
Christine Cashen is one of the most sought after speakers worldwide. For more than 20 years, she has jazzed an amazing variety of audiences throughout the United States, Canada, South Africa and Australia. Christine is an authority on sparking innovative ideas, handling conflict, reducing stress and energizing employees.
Whether talking about her life, her pet peeves or growing up in an Italian/Irish household, audiences always relate to her experiences, struggles and lessons. SHE COMBINES A DOWN-TO-EARTH ATTITUDE WITH A COLORFUL ARTISTIC STREAK.
And today she connects with Lou on Thrive LOUD in a fun, engaging, thunder storm interrupted (true story) interview that you are sure to enjoy!!
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This is a special minisode plucked from the original interview with Lou Diamond.
As you can hear in the opening, Lisa will be headlining a great event to benefit the Center for Family Justice on November 3rd @ StageONE FTC in Fairfield, Connecticut called "LOSIN' IT" presented by GoodWorks.
You can either CLICK ON THIS LINK OR the image below to purchase tickets for either the 3pm or 8pm show.
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Jess Todtfeld is President ofSuccess In Media, Inc, one of the leading business communication and media training authorities in the U.S. With more than 15 years of experience, Todtfeld helps CEOs, business executives, spokespeople, public relations representatives, experts, and authors to not just become better communicators, but create real tangible outcomes.
Jess Todtfeld, CSP shows organizations that the Secret to Power & Influence is connected to communication style and techniques.
Jess is also one witty guy and has a ton of fun and laughs as he connects with Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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Laurie Palau, is the founder of simply B organized. She started SBO out of a passion for organization and simplicity. As a busy mom of 2, she realized that not everyone wants to be a minimalist, and although having “stuff” is a part of life, that doesn’t mean that you need to live in chaos.
Her goal is to help you identify your clutter pain points, whether it’s manifests as PHYSICAL CLUTTER, EMOTIONAL CLUTTER, or CALENDAR CLUTTER.
Her book HOT MESS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GETTING ORGANIZED, is a survival guide for anyone who has felt overwhelmed and needs some simple strategies to get on track. She hosts a weekly podcast program called This ORGANIZED Life is glimpse into her not-so-perfect life as a wife, mom and professional organizer.
She shares her HOT MESS with Lou on this get your sh*t together episode of Thrive LOUD.
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Kate Delaney was never sure what direction her future would take. After bouncing from small radio show to small radio show, she finally got her big break at KRLD in Dallas, Texas as a sports director. And from there, her career exploded.
Though it took years of hard work and even harder decisions, Kate learned what it took to pioneer her work into the career of her dreams. Now, an accomplished Emmy-award-winning journalist, Kate understands how important it is to take the necessary steps to craft your future to be exactly what you always dreamed it would be. In her book, Deal Your Own Destiny, Kate shares the pivotal moments and decisions that furthered her career and helps readers understand how they can take control of their futures and pave their own roads to success.
Kate’s message is Own your destiny, take action, and step into the life you’ve always wanted. Which is why she Thrives LOUD everyday!
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Plucked from their original conversation, Lou and Elizabeth McCourt discuss some of the unique ways she connects with her clients and prospects and the importance of establishing an 'Empathetic Connection' with everyone.
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Laura Davidson is the creator of My Sweat Story, Founder of SweatCity App, and a Brand Ambassador For Adidas Canada. Her fitness journey started in January of 2017 when she began her blog and publicly committed to motivate and inspire people to take the steps they need to make a positive change for themselves.
Her posts are real, honest and come from most of her everyday experiences balancing life, entrepreneurship, a tech start up, and her workouts.
Her entrepreneurial spirit, incredibly impressive SweatCity app and her energy will inspire you. Hear her take a quick breather with Lou Diamond in the fun interview on Thrive LOUD.
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JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and host of ALOT of podcast shows:
The Fit 2 Love Podcast Show
Spirit, Purpose & Energy
Women, Men & Relationships
Easy Paleo, Gluten & Dairy Free Cooking
and many others...
JJ is on a mission to transform the meaning of the word “fitness” to include not just the state of a person's physical body, but also the emotional, mental and spiritual factors which affect a person's overall well-being. And, for JJ, the key components in all these areas are 'invisible' — balanced support structures of nutrition, emotional centeredness and health. ,JJ designs customized coaching programs and unique, versatile approaches that harmonize the emotional, the mental and the spiritual.
Lou and JJ have a great conversation. And as a special bonus feature, JJ does an 'astrological reading' of Lou Diamond (tacked onto the end of this interview).
Thrive LOUD Fans...the unstoppable JJ Flizanes!!
Lisa Betts-LaCroix is a podcaster, speaker, actor, and dancer. As host of the Super Power U Podcast, she does long-form interviews revealing the mental models and tactical skills needed to be your very own superhero. She's been featured in over 100 films, television episodes, and movies-of-the-week and is a dance performer and speaker who inspires audiences to embrace vitality and passion and reclaim empowered living in later life. In spite of taking up dance at age 50 she is a World Champion Pro-Am American Rhythm Ballroom dancer.
It's two MASTER CONNECTORS on one show with Lisa and Lou. You'll be inspired by how Lisa takes on the world.
Here is a link to the KC Baker, Episode 18, of Super Power U as is referenced in the interview.
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In this out-take from the original interview, JJ Ramberg, host of MSNBC’s “Your Business,” shares who she turns to when she has trouble thriving and reminds us the importance of valuing what you have vs. what you don't.
Josh Fox is the Founder and CEO of Bottom Line Concepts is a consulting firm that teams up with organizations to assess the top line items that are adversely affecting the business’ profits. In this process, our goal is to uncover both meaningful refunds and savings for the company. This means we look back in time to recapture dollars and look forward with cost efficient strategies.
This risk reducing / cost savings firm business Josh founded has an interesting story which he shares with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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John DeMato is a branded, lifestyle portrait photographer and content creation expert who collaborates with speakers, authors, coaches, and other thought leaders to produce magazine-quality images that present them powerfully, purposefully and authentically to their tribes.
More than just a photographer, John sets his clients up for success beyond the portrait session by coaching them on how to best leverage their image content for their websites, biogs, speaking appearances and various other needs. He also teaches his clients how to generate ideas for compelling social media content that resonates deeply with their audiences.
A former television producer, John has over 18 years of production experience, and has been featured as a portrait photographer expert on several NBC Universal daytime talk and reality shows.
Learn why if asked if you want your picture taken by John the only response is...#YEAHABSOLUTELY
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David Newman, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is a high-energy, high-content marketing speaker, marketing coach, and the author of the #1 bestseller, “Do It! Marketing” (AMACOM). David is also the creator of The Speaker Profit Formula, the widely-respected mentoring program that helps speakers, executives, and entrepreneurs market their smarts and monetize their expertise. David helps speakers, authors, coaches, and consultants (just like YOU) build the speaking-driven business you’ve always wanted – without the hype, hassle, or overwhelm.
David works with executives and entrepreneurswho want to position themselves as thought-leaders and generate MORE leads, BETTER prospects and BIGGER sales.
Lou and David cover everything and anything around marketing yourself and your brand. Spoiler Alert: There will be a Minisode created from this content in the future as its chock full of amazing intel.
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In this Thrive LOUD Minisode plucked from the original interview, Ian Karr, CEO and Founder of IKA Collective, shares how having passion for the work you do has been the key for his company's long-term success.
Enjoy this minisode -- with a special introduction of the 'many' movies Ian highlighted as his favorites.
Thrive LOUD!
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Jim Phillips is a dynamic, engaging speaker, author and L.I.F.E. Strategist who inspires folks to live in full expression of their truth by defining, embracing and ultimately experiencing that truth. At the age of thirteen, Jim had a Divine experience that confirmed to him he had a specific message to share … and the time for that message is now. His message is clear, bold and life changing.
Lou connects with Jim in an inspiring, yet very real conversation.
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Diane DiResta is a media trainer, executive speech coach, and certified speech pathologist who works with executives in Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and sports figures, to get them communicating with clarity and precision. She trains business people to communicate with greater impact in the marketplace and coaches leaders to project their power to influence in order to achieve the result they want. She's also the author of the Amazon.com best-selling guide to public speaking and communicating from the platform, Knockout Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message With Power, Punch, and Pizzazz. Lou connects with Diane exploring her work and her life's passion in this 'knockout' episode of Thrive LOUD.
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A technologist and coder by training, the consummate entrepreneur, and a storyteller at heart Nathalie Molina Niño is the CEO of BRAVA Investments and the author of LEAPFROG, The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs (Tarcher Perigee, a Penguin Random House imprint). She is committed to delivering returns to investors while making a catalytic impact on women in the world.
Prior to launching BRAVA, Nathalie led the launch of SELF MADE, the company, mobile app, learning platform and NY Times Best Selling book by Telemundo’s former Entertainment president, Nely Galan. In 2015, Nathalie stepped in as interim Chief Revenue Officer of PowerToFly, a startup aimed at closing the gender gap in tech. And in 2012, while at Columbia University, Molina Niño co-founded Entrepreneurs@Athena at the Athena Center for Leadership studies of Barnard College, with the mission of leveling the playing field for women entrepreneurs. Nathalie launched her first tech startup at the age of 20.
Nathalie takes Lou on a ‘mind walk’* as she shares her journey, her passions, her investment style and her love for her amazingly adorable dog Lila (pronounced LEE-LAH) as she Thrives LOUD everyday!
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Here is an out-take from my ORIGINAL INTERVIEW with Lee Humphreys, an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University and author of The Qualified Self: Social Media and the Cataloging of Everyday Life
Lee shares with Lou how our behaviors of ‘micro-blogging’ and 'tweeting' go way back in time.
Thrive LOUD brings you ‘back to school’ as Professor Humphreys shares some of her knowledge and expertise.
Daniel Stillman likes to design conversations. For groups big and small, for big challenges and nitty-gritty issues.
Daniel crafts workshops, learning experiences, and innovation systems for teams and organizations. He is also coaches people in facilitation skills and runs the Conversation Factory podcast. He has been a design strategist, ux designer, entrepreneur and an independent facilitator.
Daniel comes onto Thrive LOUD to talk shop as the two get into the art of connecting AND designing conversations.
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Neen James is a leadership expert who delivers high-energy keynotes presentations that challenge audiences to leverage their focus and pay attention to what matters most at work and in life. Audiences love her practical strategies they can apply personally and professionally. Meeting planners love working with Neen, often describing her as the energizer bunny for their events.
Neen’s strong background in learning, development and managing large corporate teams makes her the perfect fit. Organizations that hire Neen because of her implementable strategies that help employees avoid distractions, stop interruptions, prioritize daily objectives and say ‘no’ to requests that steal time from real goals and priorities.
Her new book ATTENTION PAYS™ How to Drive Profitability, Productivity and Accountability is everywhere.
Oh, did we mention that Neen is Australian? Why does that matter? Well, it means that she’s a bit mischievous, is pretty witty and a little cheeky. She also considers herself an unofficial champagne taste tester … and a really slow runner.
Neen and Lou laugh, talk shop and connect in this fun conversation.
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John Lee Dumas is on Thrive LOUD!
He is the founder & host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award-winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drop value bombs every Thursday!
JLD's goal with Entrepreneurs On Fire is to deliver the inspiration and strategies you need to FIRE UP your entrepreneurial journey and create the life you’ve always dreamed of. He has interviewed over 2,000 incredible Entrepreneurs, including Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara Corcoran, Tim Ferriss, and many more.
Through these interviews, he brings out the #1 reason Entrepreneurs are successful. They all have ONE BIG IDEA and go ALL IN.
That's why John created a free training that will make sure YOU have YOUR BIG IDEA. Click here to check it out!
Lou caught up with JLD for a quick chat after they met up in Philadelphia at Podcast Movement.
Enjoy this ON FIRE episode!
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One in three girls & one in six boys is sexually abused before age 18*. This startling statistic is why Christian Griffith, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, is running across the United States for Help For Children’s efforts to prevent and treat child abuse.
Christian Griffith is a survivor and a thriver!
His epic 3,000-mile run concludes in San Francisco on August 22 (the launch date of this Thrive LOUD Minisode).
Please click the link below to make a contribution to Run2Heal. And enjoy this out-take from the powerful, original conversation between Lou and Christian before he embarked on this amazing run. THRIVE LOUD!!! Christian!!
Part "idea whisperer," part speaker, and part strategist, Tamsen Webster helps people and organizations build the big ideas that bring big change. She combined 20 years in marketing and four years as a TEDx Executive Producer into The Red Thread™, a simple way to change how people see...and what they do as a result. But everything she knows about people, speaking, and change, she learned at Weight Watchers. True story.
You can sign up for Tamsen's one day workshop event which takes place on Wednesday, September, 12, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts called "THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR BETTER TALKS".
Tamsen has found a way to decode why we do what we do.
Enjoy this fun conversation between Lou and Tamsen on Thrive LOUD.
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Drew Taylor is an inventor, innovator & a visionary. He naturally seeks out voids or opportunities that exist within wanted or needed products or services. A natural problem solver, with A knack for innovation, promotion, as well as lending his expertise to helping others. He holds 7 utility patents, has produced 6 Radio Shows, 2 Television shows and has written 2 books
His pioneering spirit energizes him and when he is made aware of some new cutting edge information, opportunity, technology or discovery, he dives in with both feet! Drew Taylor is one of the hosts of the Wild West Crypto Show!
Coming to you from San Antonio, Texas and Thriving LOUD every day...Drew Taylor joins Lou in a fun, upbeat conversation.
And check Drew out on his YouTube Channel as well.
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Jason Hsiao is the co-founder and Chief Video Officer of Animoto, an award-winning online video maker that makes it easy for anyone to create professional-quality marketing videos, even if they have no technical skills and have never created a video before.
With the mission of empowering everyone to create powerful videos regardless of age or experience, Jason founded Animoto with his high school and Dartmouth College friends back in 2006. Animoto’s certified partnerships with Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and the Small Business Administration give it unique insight into the changing social media and business landscape -- which may be why more than 1-million businesses around the world are already using Animoto to create marketing videos.
You'll love hearing Jason's passion for his business and how he and his company Thrive LOUD every day!
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Plucked from the ORIGINAL INTERVIEW, Gavin Zuchlinski of Acuity Scheduling shares how he has made his company, product and service better by 'IGNORING THE COMPETITION' and focusing on his customers.
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Colby Cohen is a former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played in the National Hockey League with the Colorado Avalanche and was also part of the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins. Currently Colby serves as an NCAA College Ice Hockey and NHLcolor analyst for networks such as CBS Sports, Westwood One (current), NESN, and ESPN.
Colby is currently the founder and CEO of Endeavor Athletic, an innovative training apparel for the modern athlete.
Learn about his entrepreneurial journey and amazing new company that's changing how we think about athletic wear.
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Allison Graham shows professionals how to grow their business and build profitable relationships. She is a master at helping others overcome obstacles in business. Her bestselling book, From Business Cards to Business Relationships: Profitable Networking & Personal Branding Made Easy is the foundation for her original work. She’s been featured as an authority on business development and networking in the media and her clients include Fortune 500 companies to small financial services firms and start up tech companies to solopreneurs.
Behind the scenes, she’s been dealt a series of difficult blows that magnify the collision between home and work. Her struggles with chronic pain, grief and the internal messenger of B.S. have earned her the moniker, Resiliency Ninja. In her latest book, Married My Mom, Birthed a Dog: How to Be Resilient When Life Sucks! Allison makes people feel less alone in their struggles and gives them tools to bounce forward and succeed in the midst of obstacles, adversity and unwanted change.
Her new podcast show is fittingly called Resiliency Ninja and she Thrives LOUD everyday. You'll love this conversation between Allison and Lou.
John Petrocelli is CEO and founder of Bulldog DM, a live streaming agency specializing in best practices for live streaming of premium content events and experiences. Bulldog DM helps brands, agencies, content owners and platforms deliver impactful live streamed engagements. Bulldog DM connects today’s digitally engaged consumer and millennial to the world’s best live content and represents the world’s top live streaming content portfolio including over 40 music festivals.
John has been involved in the streaming of live events since the very beginning. He has helped connect the world to some of the most incredible events and experiences.
He is a life-long Boston Red Sox fan and is STILL playing baseball today. John Petrocelli is also living proof that Fantasy Sports is not just a whacky obsession but an amazing way to establish life-long personal and business relationships.
Get ready to Thrive LOUD with the BullDog....
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'The Godfather of FinTech' Ron Suber shares with Lou this new stage of his life which he's dubbed 'reWirement' vs. 'reTirement'. Ron shares some of the amazing things he gets to be involved with in his new seat in helping Financial Technology reach so many people across the globe in many different ways. Enjoy this Minisode plucked from the original interview.
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Dating Expert and Consultant to smart, successful single women all around the world, Jenn Burton is known for magically ushering in stable, fun, witty, and insanely attractive men who will love, adore & romance you without expecting you to compromise your career, success, or genuine self for any of it!
After years of dysfunctional relationships & crappy dating experiences, Jenn decided to take matters into her own hands, and developed a dating method for creating the most magical experiences that lead to love.
SHE IS HERE TO share all of her juicy, sexy, secrets with the Thrive LOUD Community as she takes us to ROMANTIC FAIRY GODMOMMA-VILLE
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Cryptocurrency for Haiti is an educational platform created to provide both basic and advanced information on cryptocurrency.
Two instrumental players helping this platform succeed are Cadet Dorceus and Nancy Pierre Daniels.
Cadet is the CEO and Nancy is the Executive Director of Be Good to the Children, Inc. - a nonprofit organization created in response to the January 12, 2010 earthquake which took place in Haiti devastating the lives of over 300,000 Haitians (the death count is not yet known). Their mission is to change the lives of impoverished children through education, enrichment and empowerment. Children enrolled in the Be Good program are prepared to become participants in today's global economy. They are taught to take pride in their culture and community.
Educating Haitians and keeping them current on new technologies is an important step in keeping Haiti on par with the global economy. Cryptocurrency for Haiti is truly what Thrive LOUD is all about.
Learn about their story, their passion and even a little bit about Creole and Haitian cooking in this upbeat and inspiring episode of Thrive LOUD.
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Steve O'Brien is one of the most sought after Voice Actors in the country. His midwestern, smooth as silk voice, easy to listen to voice has been heard across the airwaves and streaming online for over 35 years. As a Hoosier native, "Steve-O" had a storied radio career working for some Indiana's finest radio stations.
Since 2001, Steve has been building a client base as a freelance voice over talent.
In 2013, it was time to make his passion his full-time career, and Steve O’Brien Voice Overs became his sole focus. Steve’s been fortunate to name great companies like Audi, Volkswagen, Adidas, Western Union, Rembrandt Teeth Whitening, Caterpillar, Stihl, Epson, Cisco, Pyrex, NOVO Nordisk, Red Bull, Mercedes, Volkswagen, GM Tracker, BASF, Siemens, Delta Faucets and many more as some of his satisfied clients.
Steve-O is also the voice over of the Nice Guys on Business Podcast show where he gets to display his dry sense of humor poking fun of the two bone heads that host that program.
Listen in as Steve shares with Lou his journey and passion for doing what he loves every day. With an interesting intro to this show, some famous 'Steve-O Drops' and some special 'Easter Eggs' at the end, this is one episode Thrive LOUD fans will truly enjoy.
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In this Thrive LOUD minisode, we bring back Stacey Hanke. Pulled from the original interview with Lou Diamond -- Stacey answers the question what is the most common communication problem she sees in her work. A great observation and an important message. Enjoy!!
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David Shriner-Cahn is a recognized authority on entrepreneurship, leadership development, and the host of the business podcast Smashing the Plateau. Featured in Forbes Magazine’s Three Podcasts To Power Up Your Ultra-Lean Business and Inc. Magazine's 5 Entrepreneurs That Will Change The Way You Communicate, 400 episodes of Smashing the Plateau offer a wealth of personal experiences and practical advice about achieving business breakthroughs.
David is also the Co-Founder of 3DAY MBA, an international business training immersion program featuring cutting-edge business innovators to support the success of small business owners worldwide.
David embarks keen sharp wisdom in this episode and you'll find to be one of the more like-able and respectable people you'll come across.
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With securities markets experience in capital raising advisory leadership, Oren Klaff is Director of Capital Markets at investment bank Intersection Capital, where he manages its capital-raising platform. Since 2005, Oren has since grown the firm history to approximately $2 billion in aggregate trade volume across a diversified portfolio of companies and transactions. He is responsible for business development and product development, and oversees the firm's flagship product, the Velocity™ method of corporate finance.
Applying his pioneering approaches to raising capital and incorporating neuroscience into the capital markets programs, Oren has supervised the placement of over $500 million of investor capital from high net-worth individuals and financial institutions. He is the #1 best-selling business author of the McGraw Hill publication Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal.
Enjoy this fun conversation between Oren and Lou on Thrive LOUD!
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Chris Moschovitis is an expert on topics, including Cyber Security, Information Technology Strategy, Governance and Execution, and Digital and Business Transformation.
Chris is the CEO of TMG E-Media - an experienced and visionary IT consulting firm with three core practice areas: Consulting, Development, and IT Management.
His new book Cybersecurity Program Development for Business: The Essential Planning Guide truly exemplifies Chris's ability to explain complex IT and cybersecurity topics in a plain, easily understood, and actionable language.
Enjoy this very practical and educational conversation between Chris and Lou on Thrive LOUD
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The 'People Packager' Sylvie di Giusto breaks down her 'ABCD's' in this out-take from her original interview with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
Jodi Baretz, LCSW, CHHC is a psychotherapist and holistic health coach with more than two decades of experience providing clinical services and psychotherapy, as well as career and nutritional counseling.
Jodi writes with authenticity about the struggles that have touched her, and her patients, when it comes to the topics of mindfulness and nutrition. Diagnosed with the auto-immune disorder, Celiac Disease in her mid-thirties, Jodi experienced an awakening. She learned there were biological answers to her health concerns, but also there was a new awareness of her body and what it could and could not tolerate. Mindfulness might have come from necessity but it opened the door to a new level of consciousness that Jodi would incorporate into every aspect of her life.
Through Jodi’s new book, Mindful Is the New Skinny, her therapy practice and her speaking engagements; Jodi brings this realization to audiences in a clear and relatable manner.
Jodi and Lou are long time friends and this interview is a fun and friendly conversation for all to enjoy and learn.
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Eddie Turner is an International Certified Coach™, certified trainer, a professional speaker, a member of the National Speakers Association and a C-Suite Network Advisor.
He is a man who is passionate about working with leaders to “Accelerate Performance and Drive Impact!”™ through the power of coaching, facilitation and the spoken word.
Eddie has been called a “specialist” and a “deep generalist.”
His upcoming book 140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders is a must read. Thrive LOUD Listeners - you will love this fun conversation between Lou and the "Consummate Friendly Professional".
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Lisa Carpenter is a Canadian truth-telling powerhouse who helps high achieving entrepreneurs really own their personal power, establish value-based boundaries, and enjoy Full Frontal Living through mind, body, and spiritual alignment. Author of Let's E.A.T! -- The book for women who are sick of the guilt and shame of dieting, she’s a sought-after speaker, coach, and educator who loves empowering us to stay present to what we’re feeling and how we’re showing up in all areas of our life.
Lisa's mindset and how she's helping top performers truly Thrive LOUD is why she's on the show. Lou and Lisa have an amazing conversation which you're sure to enjoy!!
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If you are a regular listener to the program…we love to ask our guests when they have trouble thriving who or what do they turn to to get back on the Thriving Track.
The responses always vary and show how unique, authentic and inspiring our incredible guests really are.
Back in 2017 I had THEE Phil M. Jones on the program. Phil is an amazing speaker, a brilliant thinker, a rock-star sales trainer and a personal friend of Lou.
Check out how Phil answered what he turns to … which is a poem called ‘IF’ - one that he wrote at a moment in his life when he actually wasn’t thriving.
Phil’s got a new book coming out in October 2018 called ‘Exactly Where to Start’ which will include this very poem.
Enjoy this Minisode with Phil M. Jones.
Thrive LOUD!
Jason Forrest, CEO and Chief Culture Officer at FPG (Forrest Performance Group), is a leading authority in culture change programs and an expert at creating high-performance, high-profit, and "Best Place to Work" cultures. As a sales professional, author, speaker, and management coach, Jason’s job is to empower professionals and executives to unleash their human performance and master their leadership skills in sales, management, culture and service; for the purpose of increasing profit through people.
With a decade of coaching and speaking experience, Jason Forrest is a member of the acclaimed National Speaker Association's Million Dollar Speaker Group, as well as The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), the world’s only peer-to-peer network exclusively for entrepreneurs. Every year, Jason delivers approximately 100 keynotes for sales teams, managers, and executives.
Lou and Jason have a great conversation looking at some of the successful ways Jason helps top performers succeed.
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Greg Larkin began his entrepreneurial life in 2006 when he nearly got fired from an investment start-up, Innovest, for publicly predicting that the booming housing market would collapse. (He wasn't, and it did).
As his prediction came true, Innovest’s sales skyrocketed, leading to a $16 million acquisition in 2009. After the buy-out Greg made the tough transition from startup entrepreneur to corporate intrapreneur, learning how to move fast in companies that are often slow, cautious, and hierarchical.
Since then, he has built more than thirty products for companies like Google, PWC, Nestle and Bloomberg. He is the founder of Bowery315, a product consultancy which launches new products for huge companies in eight weeks. He is also the Director of Innovation for Spring Design Partners.
His new, best-selling book “This Might Get Me Fired” offers an insider perspective on how to thrive as an entrepreneur in a company that’s more afraid of change than extinction. The book has been called “bold,” “practical,” “courageous,” and “provocative.” He grew up in Queens, New York in the ‘80s and still gets nostalgic for when NYC was dangerous and filthy.
Today he lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two kids AND he's Thrives LOUD with Lou Diamond in this fun episode.
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ANDY LANDORF, writer, was a veteran of the ad wars for 39 long and (occasionally) wonderful years. He prefers wearing his heart on his sleeve and insists that is why he never learned to play poker. He loves comics and making people laugh but says he’s mainly in this for the money (silly boy). He gives this dire warning: If you are with me, near me or within earshot of me, you are fodder for this strip.
JOHN COLQUHOUN, writer/illustrator and fellow veteran of the ad wars, prefers to keep his heart in his chest (where it belongs). John enjoys ballroom dancing, carving humorous pumpkins and training his pet flamingo. Actually, only one of those things is true. As if working on this strip didn’t keep him busy enough, John also creates political (and apolitical) cartoons, designs animated characters and is working on several children’s books. On alternate nights, he actually sleeps.
Together they are the creators of the The New 60 Comic that's about what it's like to be 60, right now.
Hear them chat with Lou Diamond about how they and this new comic are Thriving LOUD!
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Plucked from their ORIGINAL INTERVIEW, the amazing Jeanne Stafford talks about the importance of saying YES and the skill of Improv is really achieved when you "Speak Less and Say More".
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Kathleen Thomas "KT" has more than 23 years of experience in the financial services industry and holds several professional designations. She is a Certified Investment Management Analyst, Chartered Life Underwriter and a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner and a leader at NewDay Solutions.
In addition to financial planning, Kathleen offers expertise in many other key areas, such as retirement planning, estate planning, investment management, insurance planning, tax strategies and employee benefits. She works diligently to bring all elements of each client’s financial life cohesively together and to help ensure that their assets are well-aligned with their overall plan.
KT hosts KTs Money Matters Podcast and her book The Hardworking Woman's Guide to Money make KT a thought leader in the investment space. Hear her share her story, focus and passion with Lou on Thrive LOUD.
Kurt Abrahamson is a senior executive with the vision, management skills and leadership capacity to guide an organization to substantial growth and efficiency. Highly adept in designing and directing sales, marketing and product development initiatives. Skilled at maintaining financial accountability in the face of rapidly changing and challenging market conditions. Proven ability to develop an operational infrastructure and raise the capital to transform a start-up venture into an industry leader.
The ShareThis consumer engagement and sharing tools are used by three million publishers to drive engagement, traffic and personalization, capturing the widest and deepest sentiments of people across the internet. These sentiments flow into the ShareThis platform as terabytes of data that are processed daily to better understand people, making social data actionable for any business that requires a holistic view of people or customers. This understanding powers the ShareThis Real-Time Marketing (RTM) Engine, which targets constantly changing audience interests based on first-party sharing data and caters to their most relevant and recent affinities. RTM is the solution of choice for some of the world’s largest brands to activate audiences across all screens and digital ad formats.
Prior to joining ShareThis, Kurt served as CEO at SocialMedia.com (Living Social). Kurt also served as a Director at Google, managing the direct sales channel for publishers & global launch of AdSense, the COO of Jupiter Communication and President at Jupiter Media Metrix.
Two Cornellians reconnect in this fun conversation covering all things social media, Silicon Valley and leadership in today's fast-moving, connected world.
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Joe Snyder is a serial entrepreneur, Joe has successfully initiated, built, scaled, acquired, merged, and exited multiple companies over the last 15 years. Stemming from a childhood fascination with business, finance, and the challenges of scaling from idea to profitable operations, Joe’s diverse experiences in real estate investment, financial services, and digital strategy would be very informing for your audience.
Joe has a unique set of long term business experiences that provide Lannister Holdings with a strong, on the ground operations focus with a clear “mile high” view of the intricately linking systems and challenges associated with growing and scaling our vision.
Joe is specifically, through blockchain technology, decentralizing the real estate lending process as we know it. Hear him share this and much more in his conversation with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.
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Here's a great out-take about the way leaders need to handle certain situations described by Cy Wakeman. She calls it an 'EGO BYPASS'. Hear this great explanation plucked from the ORIGINAL INTERVIEW between Cy and Lou.
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tefani Reinold is a psychiatrist and branding expert who dropped the pill poppin’ path of mainstream mental health care in order to make real change in real women’s lives by teaching them how to find their hearts and embrace their real selves so they can create the life and business of their dreams. She is also the Founder of Not the Typical Mom -- a blog and podcast about the not so typical, but all too common issues of motherhood.
You'll love this interview as you'll learn that Stefani is as equally focused as Lou is to get people to Thrive LOUD.
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Jaime Slutzky is a life-long techie and loves to talk about it. So much so that she has a new podcast show called "The Tech of Business" . On her show she helps expose the technology that runs growing and thriving businesses today. From smart and innovative to nuts and bolts, host Jaime Slutzky leaves no tech stone unturned.
Jaime also balances being a mom and a technology consultant. Hear her story and her fun conversation with Lou Diamond as the two connected right at the onset of her new show.
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TWO BLACK GUYS WITH GOOD CREDIT is a show about two guys from Canada living in the US for over 20 years (Arlington Forbes in Los Angeles and Shaun Lynda in Brooklyn). Both are business owners with successful track records and, of course, good credit! Each week they will bring you their ‘straight talk’ and at times humorous perspective on making, managing, and protecting your money. They are joined by "The Lady with the Facts" Dionne Nicholls
TWO BLACK GUYS WITH GOOD CREDIT AND their business, FINANCIALLY CLEAN, that will educate, entertain, and inspire you to achieve YOUR financial goals.
Enjoy this episode featuring the whole team on one of the most talked about shows in business and in podcasting. They are all THRIVING LOUD!
The Dynamic Communicator - Jill Schiefelbein chats with Lou (over really good burgers and cocktails) about the importance of having 'one single takeaway' in your video communication.
Enjoy this quick Minisode stripped from the original conversation between Lou and Jill.
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Jess Pettitt, M.Ed., CSP, pulls together her stand up comedy years with 15+ years of diversity trainings in a wide range of organizations to serve groups to move from abstract fears to actionable habits that lead teams to want to work together. With a sense of belonging and understanding, colleagues take more risks with their ideation, conserve precious resources through collaboration, and maintain real connections with clients over time.
Audiences are inspired to stand up and take action as Jessica Pettitt leads them down the path to understanding they are good enough to make the changes they seek. Challenging long held assumptions about the type of people who drive change and are successful, Jessica eradicates excuses and provides strategies to communicate openly and actively seek success.
Jess and Lou have a great chat on Thrive LOUD.
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Lisa Lampanelli is one of the most high-profile insult comics anywhere. She has built up her career on the stand-up comic circuit. No one is off limits as it relates to whom she’ll take pot shots at. Her amazing wit and boisterous delivery has earned her the nickname "Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean." She has been a regular at celebrity roasts on Comedy Central, reality shows and on Netflix specials.
Lisa shares her recent personal journey with Lou in this up close and fun episode which was recorded on the stage at Caroline's on Broadway in New York City - where she got her start.
You'll learn that she is one amazing Story Teller. Lisa will be headlining a great event to benefit the Center for Family Justice on November 3rd @ StageONE FTC in Fairfield, Connecticut called "LOSIN' IT" presented by GoodWorks. You can either CLICK ON THIS LINK OR the image below to purchase tickets for either the 3pm or 8pm show.
Lisa Lampanelli epitomizes what Thrive LOUD is all about!!!
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Brendan Doherty is a recovering lawyer and former American diplomat who now backs entrepreneurs solving our world’s biggest, chewiest problems. He's an impact investor and a big believer that the credit does belong to the one in the arena. He's a cofounder of Forbes Impact, Inward Point and of two mission-driven agencies. He also advises several companies and organizations (like Brava Investments and the Laudato Si' Challenge) as well as select rebels and governments (on different issues). He lives between Atlanta and Brooklyn.
Someone who is soooo over the people pleasing thing..,And helping folks to stand up for themselves... without being dicks.
Thrive LOUD Listeners you are going to truly enjoy Brendan Doherty!
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Andrea Baldecchi Feldman is a brand strategy and operational marketing executive, and strategic advisor to growth businesses. She has more than 20 years of experience in CPG Brand Management and Strategic Advisory services from best-in-class organizations such as Kraft Foods, Coty Inc, and JP Morgan, as well as various mid-market and entrepreneurial ventures. She has extensive experience in P&L holding brand management roles, brand strategy, innovation and new product development, product commercialization, and operational business advisory.
She is a co-founder of Pure BioDerm - a High Performance, Clean Beauty Company Developed by Modern Dermatologists Who Understand Your Skin's Needs.
In addition to Pure BioDerm - Andrea heads up her own consulting firm - "IT WILL BLOOM" which has the mission of empowering female entrepreneurs and business leaders to succeed.
This long-time friend of Lou's comes on Thrive LOUD and shares her journey as a brand strategist, entrepreneur and as a mom.
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Ulrik Nerloe's purpose in life is to change the world for a better tomorrow by making people more conscious about the way they live their existing lives. He enlightens people to discover how much more meaning and true happiness can be added to life when becoming more reflective and conscious about who we are and how we choose to live our lives.
He is the Freedom & energy Creator, International Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker and founder of Unified People which has been transforming international organizations and creating winning cultures that bring world-class results.
A fun conversation connecting the USA to Denmark.
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Tony Chatman the Force Multiplier, Bias Disrupter, Change Navigator, Keynote Speaker and Corporate Relationship Expert....
In this minisode, Tony chats about 'working together' and the challenges top leaders at organizations face in over-coming disfunction and natural-bias in the workplace.
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Elaine Davidson, Beacon Lane Founder and CEO, is a Talent Acquisition strategist, performance consultant, and trusted advisor for recruiting leaders ready to do what it takes to improve their team's results in a deliberate, organized, and operationally sound manner. Before founding Beacon Lane, Elaine made her mark in Corporate America, with a career spanning more than 20 years as an authority in global corporate Talent Acquisition and Operations roles for some of the world's finest consulting and financial services organizations.
Whether simplifying operations for increased efficiency or developing new TA strategies for sustainability and maximum effectiveness, Beacon Lane's clients benefit from Elaine's ability to quiet the noise of uncertainty and design solutions that inspire and clear the path to greater success.
Lou & Elaine have a fun conversation about how Elaine and Beacon Lane approach this unique business space.
Christian Wierød has a passion to connect people. His company Unite Living is streamlining the global long-term marketplace for bedrooms and apartments. They are identifying and matching socially compatible, safe, creditworthy roommates and simplifying and optimizing the listing and rental process for landlords and tenants.
Unite Living is fundamentally changing they way you find homes and manage the rental processes. Their approach is to develop this together with tenants, landlords, property managers and rental brokers. In this way the market gets the best possible service they deserve.
Christian flew to New York from Oslo, Norway to sit down and chat with Lou Diamond about this industry changing business. Hear his story and how he and his company are mapping the genome of roommates and rental properties across the globe.
Ryan Foland is a keynote speaker, pitching Jedi Master, brand story specialist, the Craftsman of communication and one of the funnier Tedx speeches you’ll ever see.
Known as "The Ginger MC", Ryan Foland is a master communicator and was named a Top Youth Marketer in 2016 by Inc. He coaches leaders worldwide on the art of simplifying spoken and written messaging for greater impact. He is the inventor of 3-1-3 Theory, a process whereby pitches begin as three sentences, condense into one sentence and then boil down to three words. Ryan works for the Office of the Vice Provost at UCI and is Managing Partner at InfluenceTree.com. He writes for Influencive and has appeared in Entrepreneur, HuffPost, Fortune, and more. An entertaining speaker and emcee, he serves as a public speaking mentor for a variety of thought leaders.
As part of his repertoire, Ryan creates these amazing 'doodles' each day and made a special one for Thrive LOUD.
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Donna Valente of the Enterprise Sales Institute shares with Lou who she turns to when she's having trouble Thriving. It's the "Warrior Spirit" of Harriet Tubman that inspires Donna and provides her the drive, energy and passion to lift her up and remind her how to forge through any situation.
Plucked from their original interview -- enjoy Donna's powerful message in this minisode
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Jacklyn Dallas is a technology journalist and filmmaker, who brings a fresh and unique understanding of the youth, female, and professional market to all of her videos. She specializes in consumer electronics and high quality tech products from lesser known brands.
On her YouTube channel she aims to bring technical technological concepts to a level that bridges the gap between the general consumer, and the techie. Her channel "NothingButTech88" is currently closing in on 50,000 subscribers, and 2,000,000 views! She also runs a clothing company called "NBTeez" where she sells minimalist technology based designs, that are made in collaboration with Liquid Designs.
She's also only 15 years old! Thrive LOUD Listeners you're in for an amazing treat as Lou connect with Jacklyn on an episode that is also simulcast on the NothingButTech88 channel.
Enjoy!
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Jamal Mashburn is most notably known for his success on the basketball court. The former college and NBA All Star spent over 20 years with the Kentucky Wildcats, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, and New Orleans Hornets, where he dribbled, dunked, and dazzled fans. Yet, before Mashburn ever set foot on the professional hardwood, he was already preparing for his life after basketball.
With a natural knack for team-building, Mashburn took his skills straight to the business world without missing a beat. Mashburn successfully assembled a team of savvy professionals specializing in administration, finance, project management, insurance, and advertising. To date, Mashburn — the entrepreneur — has ownership interest in numerous restaurant franchises (38 Outback Steakhouse restaurants, 40 Papa John’s pizza restaurants, and three Dunkin Donuts stores), car dealerships (owner of Kentucky’s Toyota on Nicholasville and Lexus Store of Lexington), real estate, and the thoroughbred horse racing industry. In his spare time (and when not laser-focused on new investment opportunities) Mashburn even served as an ESPN on-air NBA analyst (2006-2010). Currently Mr. Mashburn is a Board Member of the ROI Acquisition Corporation and a Board Member of the FairBridge Hotels International.
Jamal is joined in this interview by Jonathan Sackett, President and Chief Creative Officer of Allscope and the two have worked together on many projects -- and they share the exciting things happening in both of their worlds.
Listen in as Jamal shares with Lou how he is Thriving LOUD everyday!
Plucked from their original interview, Andy Monfried shares with Lou Diamond his three pillars that have helped make LOTAME a success: Genuineness, Transparency and Coordination.
Enjoy this inspiring and motivating Minisode.
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Rob Kosberg is an International best selling author, the founder of Best Seller Publishing and has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and the Wall Street Journal.
Rob has spoken to and taught thousands of entrepreneurs, coaches and consultants how to stop hunting for clients and instead position themselves as the hunted.
His clients include US Ambassadors, CEO’s of Billion dollar companies, professional athletes as well as experts, coaches and consultants from 26 different niches.
Through his trademarked Publish. Promote. Profit. (TM) program Rob helps his clients to create their own professional, best selling book (guaranteed) and then teaches them how to use that book to grow their income via speaking engagements, free publicity and lead generation strategies.
As a former client, Lou gets to reconnect with Rob in this fun conversation.
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Julie Ann Sullivan speaks from experience. Many people consider her “a revolutionary.” She does not shy away from that title! She believes when people are given a new way of thinking they have a better attitude towards work and life. Julie Ann seeks to bring a more positive and productive environment into every business she visits.
Julie Ann is a full-time speaker, a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a member of the World Laughter Tour, Inc. and the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor.Julie Ann is also an accomplished writer. Her newest book is titled, “A Little Bit of GRATITUDE Goes a Long Way.”
Her ultimate goal is not so much what participants hear in a presentation, but rather what they will use in their lives to uplift their attitude every day.
Julie Ann and Lou have a very fun conversation in this interview which you are sure to enjoy, smile and probably even laugh while listening.
Jason Brand is President of Brand Industrial Group, Owner of Kunia Country Farms — one of the largest aquaponic farms in Hawaii, and Co-Founder and Manager of Manulele Distillers — home of Kō Hana Hawaiian Agricole Rum.
In this minisode, plucked from Jason and Lou's original interview, Jason dives into the specifics of aquaponic farming and both the environmentally and economically sustainable practices they are performing in Kunia Camp, Hawaii.
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Mara Hoffman founded her label in 2000 after graduating from Parsons School of Design in New York City. Fifteen years later, the brand committed itself to implementing more sustainable and responsible practices.
In an effort to foster mindful consumption habits, the brand maintains an open conversation about its approach and encourages consumers to reevaluate the relationship society has with clothing. The company continues to focus on sustainable materials, processes, and production in order to improve and extend each garment’s life.
President and Creative Director, Mara Hoffman, presents collections with a devotion to color, each inspired by and in celebration of women.
Hear Mara connect with Lou about her journey, her passion and her commitment to her amazing brand.
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Danielle (Dani) Taylor is a hardworking, free-thinking, problem-solving millennial. She is a podcastologist for Turnkey Podcast Productions and a Podcast host for her top-rated show Millennial to CEO.
As an adventure-seeker and hula hoop queen, Dani took a leap of faith and dove into the podcast universe head first... and hasn’t looked back since. When she’s not working on podcast production, she can be found daydreaming about her superpower of stopping time, kicking anyone’s butt at Monopoly as the beloved thimble (like there’s a better piece?!), or traveling to exotic places.
Having the flexibility and independence of working on podcast production means you'll never know where in the world Dani is—and she loves that! Lou was real lucky to catch up with her and have her come on Thrive LOUD!
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Joe Apfelbaum truly embodies what Thrive LOUD is all about. As the "Chief Energy Officer" of Ajax Union - he his highly MOJO-vated each and every day.
After Joe's amazing original interview with Lou Diamond, the team at Thrive LOUD thought it would make for a fun 'minisode' to pluck out all of Joe's nuggets of wisdom from that episode. This was no small task considering how many great things 'Average Joe to CEO' had to say.
Enjoy this truly 'best of' minisode....
Dan Foody is CLOZING in on something great. His incredible company CLOZE is changing the way we think and use CRM systems.
Dan brings a unique mix of technology, marketing, and business skills to the Cloze team. Foody previously managed a $500 million software product portfolio at Progress Software, driving both product strategy and management. He is adept at growing both small and large product lines; yielding triple-digit revenue increases in new businesses and transforming existing businesses. As CTO of Actional Corporation (Acquired: PRGS), Foody created a leader in the SOA Management space, and earned recognition as a Top 25 CTO by InfoWorld. Foody has consistently demonstrated thought leadership and drove product initiatives that achieved high growth and recognition in the leadership quadrants of both Forrester and Gartner. Foody holds multiple patents and has a Bachelor and Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University.
Listen to Dan and Lou discuss how CLOZE is changing the landscape of how CRM apps are used and how they can better help us better connect and grow relationships.
Lior Lev Sercarz is the chef, spice blender and owner of La Boîte, a biscuits and spice shop in New York City. Lior and La Boîte have been featured in publications including The New York Times, Vogue, In Style Magazine, Every Day with Rachel Ray, Food & Wine Magazine and the SAVEUR 100.
Lior brought his newfound understanding of spice blending with him from Israel to South America to France to New York, where he had the honor of working with chef Daniel Boulud as a sous chef and catering chef at his flagship restaurant, Daniel.
He left Daniel in 2006 to start La Boîte, launching the company by making and selling a line of French biscuits as well as experimenting with the use of spices. In 2011, after working more with spices, he opened La Boîte Biscuits & Spices, an art gallery and spice shop in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen. Each season, the artists whose work adorns his cookie tins also show their work in the gallery.
Lior has just launched his second book, The Spice Companion, is a distillation of his 30 years of experience. This illustrated guide to 102 spices, complete with blends and recipe ideas was published by Clarkson Potter in November 2016.
Lior connects with Lou on Thrive LOUD!
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Michael Reitblat is the co-founder and CEO of Forter. Prior to founding Forter, Michael was the VP Product & International Operations at Pango Parking where he was in charge of the deployment and adoption of Mobile Wallet technologies worldwide. In 2008, before its acquisition by PayPal, Michael led Product at Fraud Sciences, where he faced some of the most challenging questions in the cyber security ecosystem. Michael’s fascination with online fraudsters began following a successful “self experimentation with the Internet” phase as a teenager and an even more successful period of service as an intelligence officer in the early days of the Israeli Cyber Command.
Learn all about what Forter is doing in this engaging episode of Thrive LOUD.
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Thrive LOUD launched a little over one year ago.
It's goal and purpose still rings true:
A show that features those that are thriving in their lives, their businesses and their passions each and every day.
As a Master Connector I want to create a forum where the power of connecting can be harnessed. Where I can bring YOU, the listener, the most amazing leaders, entrepreneurs, game-changers, personalities and inspirational beings every episode.
Each show is a conversation, a chat, a fun environment where the guest can open up and really share the essence of what makes them tick.
And by listening to these incredible guests….the Thrive LOUD Community can make a connection that helps them grow, develop, adapt, stretch and be inspired to Thrive in their own lives….
In essence Thrive LOUD will enable you to Connect to Thrive…
Having a keen eye isn’t just for what one sees, but also for what one senses. Having been one of the most sought after portrait photographers in the U.S. for more than three decades, Jeffrey Shaw, a.k.a. the Lingo Guy, uses this honed intuition to teach entrepreneurs how to attract their ideal customers by speaking their Secret Language. Jeffrey is host of the popular business podcast Creative Warriors, a nationally acclaimed keynote speaker, a business coach for entrepreneurs, and author of the forthcoming book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer’s Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible.
Jeffrey is offering Thrive LOUD listeners a FREE GIFT. Click and take a look.
Great conversation between Jeffrey and Lou. Great tips. All paired with a great scented candle ;-).
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Media personality Amanda B. Johnson has been providing cryptocurrency research and commentary since 2014.
Amanda is the World’s first freelancer to be paid by blockchain. Obsessed with monetary theory. DASH superfan and spokesperson.Her educational and opinion pieces have appeared in leading industry publications including Bitcoin Magazine, Finance Magnates and Bitcoin.com.
Having created the first YouTube series to receive funding from a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization), she's been called the "world's first freelancer to be paid by blockchain.” Since 2016, Amanda B. Johnson has been the official spokesperson for DASH digital currency and was recently named one of the Top 10 women in cryptocurrency by Core Magazine.
In this Thrive LOUD episode, Amanda answers everything you've ever needed to know about Cryptocurrency, Tokens, Bitcoin, Blockchain Technology and, her favorite platform, DASH.
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Israeli Military Commander, Doctor, Champion Ballroom Dancer. What these have in common isn’t the what, it’s the who. Dr. Karen Jacobson integrates her diverse background into her personal brand as a keynote speaker at state and national conferences and corporate events, including team training.
With more than 30 years of training experience, Dr. Karen mesmerizes audiences with her high-caliber presentation style, while relating her groundbreaking framework regarding communication in the face of adversity, based on her experiences with arduous military training, then later as an award-winning ballroom dancer.
As an expert in communication, Dr. Karen Jacobson is the author of Power Conversations, the first book in a series representing her “High-Performance Triad,” a trademark-pending, effective strategy for creating YOUR highest edge. Your audience and teams will leave energized and armed with an arsenal of new skillsets and tools, to provide lasting transformation.
Karen and Lou have a very fun conversation on Thrive LOUD.
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Going way back to one of the original Thrive LOUD episodes. Hear Co-Founder and CEO Michael Sloan of Chloe's Fruit share how Chloe's Fruit came to be "the cool way to eat fruit".
Click here to listen to the full/original interview between Michael and Lou.
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Melanie Deziel is an award-winning branded-content strategist, consultant, and speaker who travels the world teaching marketers and publishers how to tell better brand stories. Melanie started The Overlap League native ad newsletter, writes the New Media Navigator column for Inc., is on the board of the Native Advertising Institute and developed one of the first Master’s courses in Content Marketing for Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is the former director of creative strategy for Time Inc. and was the first editor of branded content at The New York Times, where she wrote the sponsored content pieces that won the 2014 and 2015 Best Native Advertising Execution OMMA Award, including the acclaimed “Women Inmates” piece for Netflix.
Melanie's journalistic approach to brand strategy is smart, fun and educational. Enjoy this fun chat as Melanie walks through her journey and her thinking.
Gayle Kirschenbaum is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker, TV producer, coach and TEDx visionary speaker. Gayle presents revolutionary seminars about transforming difficult relationships into healthy ones. She has been featured widely in the media including The New York Times, NBC's Today Show, CBS's Early Show, Fox, Miami Herald, the Ladies Home Journal, Washington Post. Kirschenbaum is a member of the National Speakers Association, Producers Guild of America, Womens Media Group, Film Fatales, the founder of Hudson Writer’s Group and is a judge for the Emmys.
Her most recent film - LOOK AT US NOW MOTHER has drawn critical acclaim and is at the epicenter of her "Forgiveness Coaching". Her other films MY NOSE and A DOG'S LIFE have garnered critical acclaim and awards.
Listen to her conversation with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD as they dig a bit deeper into her journey, her passion for film, and her ability to forgive...and never forget.
Peter Kozodoy is an Inc. columnist, keynote speaker, serial entrepreneur, and the Partner/Chief Strategy Officer of GEM Advertising. His articles on business, leadership and entrepreneurship regularly appear in Inc., Forbes, The Huffington Post and more. His work at GEM has been featured in CNBC, Yahoo!, Bloomberg, Reuters and MarketWatch, and has earned him Telly, Pixie, Communicator, Aurora, Davey and W3 awards. Peter has spoken at Microsoft, the US Department of Commerce, CEO Clubs of America, Digital Book World, Quinnipiac University and other organizations on topics including the Millennial mindset, consumer experience, and the power of honesty in achieving both personal and professional success.
Peter’s largest business, GEM Advertising, was named to the 2017 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. He was also nominated as the 2017 SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and named as a 2016 Millennial Move Maker in Connecticut. He is a member of both Entrepreneur’s Organization (New York Chapter) and the Young Entrepreneur Council, and currently serves on the boards of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement in Connecticut.
The "HONESTY" guy connects with the Master Connector on this fun episode of Thrive LOUD.
Derreck Stratton wants to educate the entrepreneurs of the world.
He created the idea of Startup Syndicate, to enable entrepreneurs to break through the complexity, confusion, and the cost of turning great ideas into thriving companies. Because in this world, it's execution...action...that counts.
Paired with the "Kickass Sales Guy" Christopher Cumby, Startup Syndicate is a platform loaded with the tools designed to give you everything you need to start and grow a company from the ground up.
They have created the Business Classroom, Founders Lounge, an Investors Corner, RWI (Real World Issues) Pitch Competitions and our flagship technology, AiMIE - Startup Syndicate's Artificial Intelligence Mentor and Instructor for Entrepreneurs, here’s their magic:
AiMIE uses deep learning and a proprietary technology engine to provide guidance, troubleshooting and problem solving, accountability, encouragement, motivation…and she’s also a pretty great virtual assistant.
Hear their journey, game plan and passion for this powerful new platform.
Charlie Gray is the President and Founder of Gray Scalable. Charlie led the people operations for technology and media companies for more than 15 years before founding Gray Scalable in 2012, where he has consulted for dozens of industry-leading companies including BuzzFeed, SoundCloud, Greenhouse and Vimeo.
Earlier in his career, he was instrumental in managing the growth of Google’s North American advertising sales business and developing the company's People Operations framework. Charlie also served as executive vice president of human resources and operations at Patch/AOL, as well as senior vice president of human resources at green-tech pioneer RecycleBank.
Charlie shares his journey, philosophy and thoughts on being a CHRO in today's market place.
Emerald GreenForest is one of America’s Premier Experts because she is a connector and catalyst for the Creative Age Leader™ - the Men On Purpose who have been called to be the Vanguard of the Creative Age.
She has an international reputation as an author of 7 books & contributing author to another 15 and as an inspirational speaker having presented nearly 500 times in 8 years on both Live & “virtual” stages. GreenForest is the creator of The 90 - a multi sensory, interactive experience that catapults the Creative Age Leader™ into their next adventure by expanding their consciousness, elevating their perspective & activating them to align their compass so they can leverage their connections, creativity, and capital in a revolutionary manner.
She is the facilitator of exclusive, invitation only, total immersion retreats designed to forge collaborative bonds and coalesce capital and creativity to launch or further your legendary vision and bring it fully to life and is the perfect mentor for the leader who has made their money and now wants to make their mark.
Emerald and Lou Chat about her new show the Men On Purpose Podcast, her book: Wisdom Winks to Make You Think - Success Quotes for the Life of Your Business & The Business of Your Life and she offers the Thrive LOUD listeners a special GIFT
Strickland Bonner is the co-host of The Nice Guys on Business and co-founder of Turnkey Podcast.
By day, he geeks out as a 9-to-5 data analyst and report expert (yep, he's a numbers guy who loves to crunch data and solve problems for his organization). Blessed with dynamic teenage triplet daughters, he's a proud father who loves his family dearly.
When he's not busy producing new shows for Turnkey Podcast clients and publishing five episodes a week of The Nice Guys on Business, he can be heard as the voice over a very popular podcast show ;-)
Enjoy this fun conversation with Strickland Bonner, as well as some funny openings...and closings of this special episode.
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In this quick out-take from the original interview, Mary Miller shares with Lou what the "Dream Manager" program is all about.
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Thrive LOUD!
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Robb Holman is an internationally recognized leadership expert, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author who has a heart for authentic relationships and a true talent for equipping people with the skills and the knowledge necessary for their success.
With passion and exuberance, Robb’s dynamic teaching style has successfully led countless business owners, executives, and leaders through his exclusive and proprietary method of Inside Out Leadership™ Coaching. In helping his clients learn how to connect with their unique life’s purpose, they are finding success in a way they never expected - from the inside out!
As a lifelong serial entrepreneur, Robb has founded numerous, highly influential organizations, both for profit, as well as non-profit. His current endeavor is as bestselling author of Lead the Way and CEO of Holman International, a global leadership consultancy revolutionizing the way business leaders operate.
Brandon Bruce is thriving on so many levels. He's an endurance sports fan, cyclist, loves hiking, camping, and building with Legos. He's also the COO and Co-Founder of Cirrus Insight.
Cirrus Insight is a plugin for Gmail and Outlook for salespeople. It's an all-in-one sales productivity platform with world-class Salesforce integration. 250,000 people use Cirrus Insight and its sister products Attach.io and Assistant.to to work faster and smarter from the inbox and calendar. In just six years, Brandon has helped Cirrus Insight grow to to $12m in annual revenue, 58 employees, and #41 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies.
Brandon and Lou have a fun conversation in this 'insightful' episode of Thrive LOUD.
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Audrey Kent is a Certified Speech Language Pathologist and Private Therapist in NYC and New Jersey with an expertise in all pre-school, elementary and middle school levels. Mother of 3. And has seen Dave Matthews perform too many times to count.
Melissa Feinberg is a career long educator, with more levels of teaching certification than I will ever be able to list here or ever be able to remember. She is currently an amazing Enrichment Teacher with a focus on teaching technology and higher learning to elementary students as well as her fellow colleagues in her district in Long Island, NY. She's a writer, mother of 3 and the last winning Color War General at Camp Anawana.
Oh yeah, they also happen to be Lou Diamond's two amazing younger sisters!!
In honor of Sibling Day (April 10th) - Lou has brought HIS siblings onto the show to share what the heck it was like growing up with Lou as an older brother.
Topics covered: Dinner at the Diamonds; Having Lou as an older brother; Camp Anawana; Now being parents observing the brother / sister dynamic; Silly 1980s Movies; and of course...SPACEBALLS.
Enjoy this fun chat...
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Special 100th episode of Thrive LOUD:
Lou and the team at Thrive LOUD are so excited to hit this great milestone episode. To celebrate we had a whole slew of guests and friends of the show return to leave their congratulatory messages.
Thank you for the "thank you's". In order of appearance on this special episode:
Nicole Holland (#70), Jason Brand (#25), Hayley Foster (#34), Adam Frisch (#36), Michael Sloan (#2), Doug Sandler (#13), Jeanne Stafford (#85), Ted Larkins (#83), Fanny Krivoy (#10), Rob Dube (#95), Josh Linkner (#86), Elizabeth McCourt (#65), Joe Apfelbaum (#60), Lee Humphreys (#39), Sylvie Di Giusto (#81), Andy Monfried (#44), Jill Schiefelbein (#67), Anna Nygren, Billie Howard (#1), Strickland Bonner (#12), Taryn Winter Brill (#20), Ian Karr (#62), Elisabeth Cardiello (#40), Mary Miller (#32), Jena Axelrod (#57), Jackie "The Jokeman" Martling (#9), Jeff Dorst and Steve O'Brien.
Sponsored by:
Kohana Rum
Chloe's Fruit
BIM Networks
Hinge Consulting
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Dave Starman lives his passion each and every day. He's a college hockey analyst for CBS Sports Network and ESPN. He is an NHL scout for the Montreal Canadiens and a player and coaching development coordinator for the Junior NY Islanders.
Dave is a development coach in USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program for the last 22 years. He is a strong believer and supporter of the American Development Model that USA hockey developed.
Dave is also a long time friend of Lou way back in the days when they played hockey on the streets in the New York City Boroughs and has lived his passion every day being around the game he loves ….
Listen to Dave Starman Thrive LOUD on this special HOCKEY focused episode on the eve of the NCAA FROZEN FOUR.
Stephen Dash is the Founder and CEO of Credible. He founded Credible because of sheer disbelief at the burden student debt placed on young Americans (a problem that does not exist in his native Australia).
Stephen has led Credible’s strategy and execution since inception, raising more than $23 million in capital, launching the Student Loan Refinancing, Private Student Loan Origination, Personal Loans and Credit Cards Marketplaces, and growing the Credible team to more than 100 people.
Prior to founding Credible, Stephen was an Investment Banker at J.P. Morgan, an Investment Director at M.H. Carnegie & Co, and a Co-founder of Quickcharge Media.
Lou helps us all learn more about Credible.com and Stephen in this fun Thrive LOUD interview.
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When it comes to forward thinking, brutally honest, witty, client-focused, well-connected and well respected leaders in the media marketplace – Evan Greenberg is at the top of the list and the partner you want to have helping your team.
For almost 30 years he has led his firm Allscope by three key guiding principles: ‘connectedness’, ‘truthfulness’ and ‘making your business personal’ – treating every client like a true partner and why Allscope is seen as one of the most trusted and respected communication and media agencies.
Hear how Evan and his team at Allscope listen, think, create and do amazing work for their clients that generate substantial results.
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Jesse Itzler shares how his amazing group "#WeDoHardStuff" got started - combining Fitness with Charity - and how the group, the causes, and the momentum to workout for different charities has taken off. Learn more about 'Fitlanthropy" in this short-quic Thrive LOUD minisode.
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From Blow Pops to Forbes Best Small Companies! Rob Dube started his first business in high school selling Blow Pops out of his locker. For the last 27 years, he’s served as President and Co-founder of imageOne, ranked as one of the Top 25 Small Businesses in America on the 2017 list of Forbes Small Giants.
Throughout Rob’s entrepreneurial journey, he’s developed an unwavering passion for delivering extraordinary experiences that positively impact the lives of his team members, the goals of their customers, and the fabric of the community…A unique approach to business that has driven the company to success in its industry, and as a top workplace. imageOne is the leading organization in Managed Print Services and Document Software Solutions, and is well-known as an exceptional company, receiving local and national recognition for its multi-award-winning culture.
Rob is an avid meditator of 13 years, the author of donothing™: the most rewarding leadership challenge you will ever take (set for release in early 2018), and organizer of the donothing™ leadership silent retreat.
Rob and Lou cover everything from "A" to "Zingerman's" in this insightful and mindful episode of Thrive LOUD.
Dug McGuirk is an accomplished entrepreneur, musician, producer and inspirational speaker.
Having run his own production company for 10 years, a partner in an international hardware and software computer company, toured the United States as musician and a top speaker/trainer for Tony Robbins, co-authored Multiple Streams of Inspiration with Jack Canfield (author of Chicken Soup for the Soul) and a Master Practitioner and Trainer of NLP (neuro linguistic programming) and certified in Neo Ericsonian Hypnosis.
Dug is well versed in true life experiences and overcoming personal obstacles to achieve success. He has also overcome a serious drug and alcohol problem early in life. As Co Founder of Revolutionary Health, Dug and his wife Heidi along with other Revolutionaries are committed to supporting the Transformation of Lives. Revolutionary Health is a one stop shop for all things Human.
Dug shares with Lou how he helps propel people forward.
Enjoy this energizing interview.
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JJ Ramberg is the host of msnbc's “Your Business,” the only television show dedicated to issues affecting small business owners and co-author of It’s Your Business: 183 Essential Tips that Will Transform Your Small Business.
Ramberg is a regular contributor to the TODAY Show on small business and financial issues. She is also msnbc's small business expert and occasional on-air anchor. In addition, she is a financial columnist for Cookie Magazine, Conde Nast's parenting magazine. She has also written columns on social entrepreneurship for Entrepreneur Magazine.
Ramberg is passionate about small business and has firsthand experience as an entrepreneur herself. With her brother, she co-founded GoodSearch.com, a search engine that donates 50 percent of revenue to the charities and schools its users designate.
JJ and Lou have a great chat in this fun conversation on Thrive LOUD.
Links for JJ---
goodshop.com
getgumdrop.com
Her New Children's Book - "The Start Up Club"
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Enjoy this Thrive LOUD Minisode of a Thrive LOUD fan favorite Elisabeth Cardiello
Identifying the exact moment that everything NEEDS to change is when true 'Thriving' begins. In this out-take from the original Thrive LOUD episode with Elisabeth Cardiello - she identifies the very moment, at her dad's funeral, when she began to kick off building HER own 'LEGACY'.
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Pamela Wasley is one of the founders and CEO of Cerius Executives and Cerius Advisors. She is a serial entrepreneur who has personally sold two companies and led a management buyout of Cerius. She has advised hundreds of companies on strategies for growth and higher shareholder value, served on several private boards, and is a frequent national speaker and is published on the topics of mergers and acquisitions, the workforce of the future, and global contingent workforces.
She is the author of How I Fired My Boss and Made More Money.
Pam is a great storyteller and shares with us the current need for C-Suite execs and small businesses to be matched up, and how they recognized that they could tap into this new gig-economy.
Click HERE to see the free gift Pam is offering up to the Thrive LOUD Community!
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In the near future, the confluence of automation, artificial intelligence and offshoring may render a significant portion of the American workforce - Economically Obsolete. Obsolescence is defined as the process of becoming outdated or no longer useful. When we think of being obsolete, what we think of is old technology, rusted machinery, cars that no longer run. John Rovito has a podcast focused on trying to understand where we're heading and what actions we need to take to head off The "Age of Obsolete". This communications expert puts a different spin and twist onto the usual Thrive LOUD episode.
Donna Valente is a sales strategist and fearless certified Co-Active coach. She has a focus on enterprise sales, leadership and management communication, mindset and motivation, managing deal cycles, negotiation, lead sales teams, dealing with conflict, to name a few.
Donna is the co-founder of The Enterprise Sales Institute, a uniquely different sales academy because it focuses on the mindset for sales success, in addition to practical skills and tools. Donna brings decades of sales, management and recruiting experience working for start- ups and high growth organizations, especially in the educational technology and e-learning markets. She has a reputation for being sales professional who has generated substantial revenue growth for start-up companies.
As a leader, Wharton grad, sales pro, strategist, and fearless coach, Donna brings her experience, energy and passion as a “Player Coach” to all her clients. And she brings her 'A-GAME' and her Philadelphia pride to Thrive LOUD.
Dan Waldschmidt talks with Lou about how "being awesome" requires you to NOT "play it safe" in this out-take from his ORIGINAL Thrive LOUD appearance.
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Part presentation skills coach, part emotional intelligence mentor, part motivational speaker and times part actor or stand-up comedian - we're just not quite sure!! ;-)
Stacee Mandeville is the founder of Red Leaf Coaching, specializes in engaging, practical, and refreshingly no-nonsense executive communication skills workshops and keynotes.
Oh you're in for a fun one on Thrive LOUD.
Josh Linkner – who started his career as a jazz guitarist - has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He is also a deeply experienced business leader, venture capitalist, top-rated keynote speaker, and author of four books, the New York Times bestsellers: Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention, as well as his latest book, Hacking Innovation. And yes, he still plays a mean jazz guitar.
He also ROCKS it on this great episode of Thrive LOUD!
Jeanne Stafford is a Speaker, Trainer, Author, Improv Junkie and Devotee of YES! Her mission is to help people find greater joy at work and in life by arming them with usable and compelling communication skills.
Her soon to be released book Think. Drink. Eat. Move:4 Steps to YES is a MUST READ for 2018.
Her mission is to help clients and audiences find greater joy at work and in life by arming them with usable and compelling communication skills. She wants to leave a room full of people lighter and more powerful than when she found it.
NSA member and one of the warmest people you’ll ever encounter is on Thrive LOUD.
Taryn Winter Brill shares with Lou about key lessons she learned from her mom about taking chances and to try as many things in life as you can.
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Ted Larkins is an author, speaker and accomplished business executive and entrepreneur. Through his book and keynote talks, he shares the powerful Get To Principle, the ability to say "I Get To" as opposed to "I have to".
Ted also co-developed a leading entertainment licensing company in Tokyo, representing major movie studios that included Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, and 20th Century Fox. He’s worked on projects (and partied) with Jon Bon Jovi, Jack Nicklaus, Mariah Carey, and many other artists. He is former Senior Vice President of the North American division of CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies.
GET READY to GET TO BE HAPPY AND LOVE THE $H!T OUTTA LIFE on this fun episode of THRIVE LOUD.
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For nearly 25 years, Christina (Tina) Martini has been a practicing attorney at the global law firm DLA Piper (and its legacy firms Rudnick & Wolfe and Piper Rudnick).
Tina is a partner at DLA Piper and focuses her practice on domestic and international trademark and copyright law, as well as domain name, Internet, social media, advertising and unfair competition law.
She is a WGN Radio Host on a program called “Paradigm Shift with Christina Martini” and she just launched a podcast show under the same name.
Christina IS the Paradigm Shift we've all been waiting for. A rockstar attorney at a big firm that's trying to bridge together business and the law.
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"People Packaging" is what she does! Sylvie di Giusto helps individuals and organizations to explore how people make up their minds very quickly about them, their leadership potential, or their company, and either open the door or slam it shut.
Twenty years of corporate experience and her ability to empower people to influence the success of own career has led to her launching Executive Image Consulting, based in New York City. It’s where she uses her extensive corporate expertise as a keynote speaker, corporate trainer and image consultant for professionals, politicians, and companies who place great importance on themselves. Sylvie speaks to audiences around the world about the importance of “First Impressions… and everything beyond”. She is the Author of “The Image of Leadership,” the Co-Owner of the “Studio for Image Professionals” and the Creator of “How You Impress."
Sylvie Di Giusto truly Thrives LOUD!
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BIM Networks CEO, Adam Frisch, shares the importance of keeping perspective in running a tech-start up. Explaining how you have to ride out the 'ups' and 'downs' when everything feels like a '1' or a '10'.
Enjoy this Thrive LOUD Minisode. You can hear Lou and Adam's original interview in it entirety by clicking this link.
Business coach, author, podcast host and speaker. Jon Dwoskin is all about helping you grow your business - very BIG.
And he lives and breathes this every day as the Head of the Jon Dwoskin Experience.
He also is the host of a podcast show called The Think Big Movement Podcast.
Even his bio on his website is monstrously BIG ;-) Enjoy this fun conversation between Jon and Lou on Thrive LOUD.
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Derek Lundsten is always DREAMING BIG and DOING what it takes to make those dreams REAL!
He is the CEO of Scrimmage, a modern mobile learning, development and training technology firm with a global footprint. Derek leads a dynamic growth business and a stellar team, overseeing its Sales & Marketing, Client Services and Technology divisions to ensure a proper alignment between evolving customer needs and innovation.
Entrepreneur, Life Explorer, Husband, NEW FATHER and overall amazing guy connects with Lou on this great episode of Thrive LOUD!
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Cy Wakeman is a dynamic international keynote speaker, business consultant, New York Times bestselling author, and global thought leader with over 25 years experience cultivating a revolutionary new approach to leadership.
She is the CEO and Founder of Reality Based Leadership. Named one of the “Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow” on twitter, Wakeman’s influence continues to build. Participants consistently rank her programs as the single most impactful training they have ever received.
Wakeman’s newest book, No Ego, points out that Ego-driven behaviors are the #1 source of drama in workplaces today, and it’s costing organizations billions annually.
Enjoy listening in on this fun conversation between Cy and Lou.
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In this Thrive LOUD Minisode we go back to where it all began. The very first Thrive LOUD episode with Billee Howard.
The founder and CEO of Brandthropologie highlights what an amazing time we're living in to be an entrepreneur and how it important it is to "follow your dreams".
Enjoy!
Gavin Zuchlinski is the founder of Acuity Scheduling, the slickest way for businesses to automate and manage their appointments online, allowing clients to schedule themselves.
A self-professed tech geek and espresso maniac (a word he does not use lightly) who wholeheartedly believes that business should be fun.
Acuity Scheduling supports over 50,000 businesses of all sizes, from people working for themselves to major corporations with thousands of employees. Their Customer Support is unmatched in this industry as they focus on easy & pain-free scheduling with one on one support as they help their client’s businesses grow and thrive.
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Hear how Gavin created a company from watching his mom struggle with scheduling her clients on this fun and inspiring episode of Thrive LOUD.
D.L. Brouwer is the author of The Return on Leadership. He brings a unique perspective to his role as a leadership author, keynote speaker, and business visionary. His views on business and life were shaped by the years he spent as a navigator, flying anti-submarine missions from US aircraft carriers in the north Arabian Sea during the height of the Cold War and as a manager, leader and executive in businesses ranging from a Silicon Valley start-up to a global Fortune 500.
He is an avid brewer and lover of beers, rides a motorcycle and is also an “Aggie” at heart. Coming to you from Northern Virginia enjoy hearing all about this American hero and incredible leader.
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In this Thrive LOUD Minisode - Love Coach Debbie Forth reminds us to "believe in love" in this special Valentine's Day edition. Click here to hear the original interview between Debbie and Lou
Fred Killingsworth is the founder and CEO of Hinge Consulting. A true master connector, former Amazonian and top producing sales pro throughout the years within the Telecom industry - Fred has created a company that helps businesses maximizes their potential within the Amazon-sphere.
Hear his story, journey and passion for helping businesses Thrive!
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Tony Chatman is a Force Multiplier, Bias Disrupter, Change Navigator, Keynote Speaker and Corporate Relationship Expert.
He has worked with hundreds of corporations and government agencies to help people reach new heights of effectiveness by understanding themselves and others better.
He is the author of The Force Multiplier - How to Lead Teams Where Everyone Wins and the founder of Chatman Enterprises.
And truly one heck of a guy. Enjoy this great episode!
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Nicole Holland is a podcaster, master coach, marketing strategist and free spirit. As THE Modern Marketing Specialist she serves entrepreneurs and business owners to help them get viewers, listeners and money through her business "InterviewsThatConvert.com".
She is also the host of The Business Building Rockstar Show and the Get Guest Ready Podcast.
Nicole and Lou chat about Nicole's amazing journey, podcasting, marketing and even technical geeky stuff. A fun-fact filled episode!
Nicole has also provided ALL of the Thrive LOUD listeners a special link for anyone interested in her work to check out all that she does @: interviewsthatconvert.com/thrive-loud
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Jamie Crosbie is an accomplished senior executive with more than two decades of success across sales, sales leadership, talent acquisition and management. She is an inspiring and powerful speaker and understands the complex interplay of strategic scale growth, lead generation, market analysis, sales and business development because she has been there, in the sales management, talent recruitment and training trenches.
She is founder & CEO of ProActivate and she is the author of “The Power of 2 Exponential Sales Leadership" and speaks about achieving the Peak Performance Mindset within Sales Organizations
Jamie lives in Dallas but hails from Kansas - you'll love this episode as Thrive LOUD connects you to one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
Rob Karp is the CEO & Founder of MilesAhead - a luxury travel concierge company. At the early age of 14, Rob developed a passion for the travel industry and a drive for customer experience. As he progressed into high school, Rob learned about the power of points. He continued to develop his airline knowledge and began helping out family and friends with their travel in his spare time.
What began as Rob's hobby and passion developed into the company it is today. Rob purchased the software needed to run the company with the $600 he had from soccer refereeing and hasn't looked back since. The company grew instantly once Rob started at Cornell University, where he met most of today's employees in the School of Hotel Administration. Now, MilesAhead consists of numerous dedicated and passionate employees all over the country.
Hear more about this great business and powerful entrepreneurial spirit!
Jill Schiefelbein is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, recovering academic, speaker, online education pro, animal lover, self-professed geek and one amazing Thriver. She taught business communication at Arizona State University for 11 years before venturing into entrepreneurship. Jill’s business, The Dynamic Communicator®, helps organizations navigate the digital communication space to attract customers, increase sales, and retain clients. Her latest book, Dynamic Communication: 27 Strategies to Grow, Lead, and Manage Your Business is a must read. Jill is also an active member of the National Speaker Association (NSA) and has been behind an effort to get speaking professionals to embrace technology and advancements within the ever-changing industry by taking the 'red-pill' and to see how deep the rabbit hole goes. One might say she's the 'Trinity" of NSA ;-)
In this episode, Jill and Lou chat over lunch at New York City's P.J. Clarke's as she talks about dynamic communication and a reminder to 'take a risk'. Enjoy Dynamic Jill.
Mary Carillo shares with us how important it is to sometimes just "SAY YES!"
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Christian Griffith is a renowned endurance athlete. A man who is not a fan of routine, not a fan of the status quo, unfounded expectation, nor our current culture's drive for money, power, and material possessions.
He is by every definition of the two words a survivor and a thriver.
He is the founder of Live For a Living. And is the main figure behind Run2Heal an organization that is aiming to raise $1 million to support Help For Children (HFC) in their mission to prevent and treat child abuse.
In this Run2Heal event, beginning March 15th 2018, Christian is doing a 3000 mile run across the USA to raise awareness and money to help prevent and treat child abuse.
Hear Christian's personal story and how he is raising awareness to a problem that affects so many boys and girls each and every day.
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Elizabeth McCourt is a Practical-minded Creative, Leadership Expert-Coach, Speaker, Author and President and Founder of the McCourt Leadership Group. Her newly released novel - Sin in the Big Easyshows her breadth and incredible range as a true Thriver!
A background in executive recruiting in financial services for nearly 20 years, she works with high-level individuals and teams as a strategic partner in both their professional and personal goals. Her passion in languages and travel has made global leadership development an important part of her business. Certified in the Hogan Leadership Assessment and in Systemic Team Coaching in addition to group coaching experience with the Kets de Vries Institute (KDVI) GELI 360 tool, she works with people in a holistic way to not only maximize potential but identify triggers that detract from their goals.
She's also an adventurer, avid triathlete, longtime yogi and one of two business professionals that actually hope the dress code for an upcoming event is “Tutu Optional”.
Enjoy...
Ladan Davia is the founder of BEEYA.com
Beeya.com is a website that matches employees with employers (and vice-versa) to save time and money for both parties. The current process to fill or find a position is tedious and expensive; Beeya strives to simplify this process through their unique algorithm by matching employers and employees specific requirements. If the employee can’t find a job with the requirements they want, the algorithm Beeya has will think for them and make suggestions on what other jobs the candidate might succeed in.
Learn about her incredible story and amazing company and how they Thrive LOUD everyday!
Ian Karr is the founder of IKA Collective and is living his passion each and every day.
Over the last 30 years Ian started a company, created a ton of content, helped networks promote their shows, kept the flying public safe, made YouTube a more valuable company and was the co-host of Jackie’s Joke Hunt on SiriusXM for 8 years.
This might be the 'voice-off' episode of Thrive LOUD as Lou and Ian let their great sounding voices roll on this very fun episode of Thrive LOUD.
Cathy Jirak and Gary Quirke, the COO and CEO respectively of QueBIT Consulting, have built an absolutely amazing company as the Trusted Experts in Analytics.
Cathy is the Chief Operating Officer for the regional consulting offices, responsible for all of the company’s operations, including sales, service, and support. Catherine is co-partner of QueBIT Consulting and has been in the Enterprise Planning sector since 1996. She also plays a key role in the development of all partner relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace.
Gary Quirke is Chief Executive Officer and founder of QueBIT Consulting. A Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, Gary has 20 years’ experience delivering best practice enterprise business analytics solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Gary’s experience with business analytics software dates back to 1991, and he is recognized as an expert in this field.
Their combined journey, the team they have built, the culture they have fostered and the successes they have with their clients Thrives LOUD at every level.
Author, speaker, coach, entrepreneur, blogger, podcast host and the Chief "Energy" Officer at Ajax Union -- Joe Apfelbaum is Thriving each and every day.
His soon-to-be-released book "Average Joe to CEO" details the 7 stages that he grew to become the leader of one of the fastest growing companies in the US.
Joe Apfelbaum shares his journey, his beliefs and his passions in this 'chock-full of amazing takeaways' episode. You'll understand how Joe is focused on helping everyone grow their lives, their businesses and their passions.
Listen and Thrive LOUD with Joe.
Robin Dreeke is a natural born leader. He is the founder and president of People Formula and the Author of The Code of Trust. He is a recognized expert and gifted lecturer in the art of interpersonal communication.
From his time at the United States Naval Academy, United States Marine Corps and the FBI he learned that leadership was much more than just telling people what to do: a great leader uses interpersonal skills to influence, rather than command, others.
Throughout his life, Robin has received advanced training and experience in the area of social psychology and the practical application of the science behind relationship development.
For the past 29 years of his government service, Robin has built highly effective tools for all aspects and stages of interpersonal communication and created a one-of-a-kind formula for success with people.
Thrive LOUD Minisode of Angela Maiers explaining a mattering exercise she does and how it is important to remember that "you are enough!
The full length interview of this Thrive LOUD classic episode can be found by clicking THIS LINK
Jena Axelrod has been Thriving since she left the womb. She's been a stand-up comic, top-performing sales performer, amazing sales coach, and now an independent film that is turning heads.
Her surreal independent documentary,Absurdity of Certaintypokes fun of how we see the world. With theoretical quantum physicist Dr. F. David Peat we explore what it means that innovations like maps, clocks, Newton's Laws contributed to a Rise of Certainty in our thinking, and how innovations like Quantum Uncertainty and Chaos Theory lead to a Rise of Uncertainty. As The Observer and The Observedcannot be separated in quantum theory, so Director Jena Axelrod and the film crew join David's family and Pari's townspeople for discussions over shared Tuscan dinners, meals which embody the holism for which the film advocates.
Jena catches up with Lou on this fun, insightful and entertaining episode of Thrive LOUD.
C. Lee Smith is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, sales and culture expert, leadership and management consultant.
He is President and CEO of SalesFuel - a company he founded in 1989. Lee is a foremost expert in data-driven talent development, selling with research, executive leadership and a Jeffrey Gitomer Certified Advisor. Lee is a frequent speaker at regional and national sales conferences.
He's also an avid cyclist –frequently crushing 60-100 mile rides for cancer and diabetes research and several other nonprofit causes.
In addition, Lee is a huge fan of Meatballs and spaghetti and Hazelnut Cannolis…and Thrives LOUD everyday! Enjoy this great conversation with Lee.
Gary Mendel is an entrepreneur, technologist, innovator, blackbelt, bass player, bike lover, founder of Yopine and WineGame and is always thinking about what’s next..
This interview is around 25 years in the making. Gary and Lou were in the same start group back at what is now Accenture back in NYC – as two young energetic new to the business world connectors. Lou has ear-marked Gary to come on Thrive LOUD from the very beginning.
Gary kicks off 2018's amazing lineup of guests that will come on Thrive LOUD.
In 2017 I listened and learned.
I’ve been listening all year to clients, prospects, thought leaders, innovators, risk takers, authors, speakers, top performers and simply amazing people. And from them I learned.
I learned..
people truly want to learn how to connect;
that ‘mattering’ is as important as food, water and shelter;
that difference makers need to be edgy and awesome.
I learned..
killing squirrels, figuratively, is a good thing in business;
you need to be strategic about everything you do and sometimes UNDER THINK IT;
you CAN start from the mailroom and make it all the way to the top.
I learned...
companies need connecting cultures to truly thrive;
the power of magic words;
that Pickle Ball is a real thing;
that Nice Guys DO finish First!
I learned...
everyday for a start-up CEO is either a 1 or a 10;
you need to be willing to eat anything;
you can gain confidence over coffee and great ideas can spurn from having too much of it.
I learned...
Love is the #1 motivator and you need to foster your passion.
I learned...
once in awhile you meet someone that changes your perspective; however, once in a lifetime you connect with someone who changes your heart.
I learned...
How important it is to just “Say Yes!”,
follow your dreams,
and Remember Tomorrow!
Lastly, I learned that Thrive LOUD is more than just a podcast show, social media handle, or a hashtag - it’s the way to live each and every day!
Happy New Year and may 2018 bring you everything you want and more!
Dr. Marissa Slaven is a mother, daughter, sister, palliative care doctor, environmentalist and now an author.
She's taken her years in a very challenging area of medicine and has shifted her passion for writing, storytelling and the environment into a young adult speculative thriller called Code Blue
This mystery is set in a not-so-distant future where rising temperatures and sea levels have dramatically reshaped the world in which we live. Marissa keeps you hanging page after page as the story unfolds. It’s Nancy Drew meets The Day After Tomorrow with romance, science and plenty of action.
Code Blue comes out on Earth Day (April 22, 2018); however, PRE-ORDERS on AMAZON will be available starting January 22, 2018. -- For more info on book release date and possibly more trailers please check out Marissa's Book News site.
Get a chance to learn more about Marissa in this educational, inspiring and fun conversation with Lou on Thrive LOUD.
Here's a "Thrive LOUD Microsode" on a fun message about 'focusing' from Jeffrey Hayzlett's first interview on Thrive LOUD.
Be Brief, Be Bright Be Gone
Ben Lieberman is a veteran of Wall Street for 25 years for some of the most venerable banks in the world and is the author of two best selling novels. Today, Ben Lieberman is leading a crusade against distracted driving.
After his son Evan was killed in a crash involving a distracted driver six years ago, Ben wants to find a way to stop drivers from texting and driving before other teens are killed.
Ben and his wife Debbie are on the board of directors of an organization called the Alliance Combating Distracted Driving -- education, legislation and enforcement working together to eliminate this destructive impairment.
Listen to Ben share his story, the scary statistics around distracted driving, the advances in technology about the 'textalyzer' and the strides ACDD are making with legislators to enact Evan's Law - the first legislation brought forth to keep distracted drivers off the road.
Thrive LOUD turns 50! To celebrate we brought back some of the amazing guests to see what they've been up to since their episode aired on Thrive LOUD.
Enjoy this very fun conversation with:
Angela Maiers (Episode #003)
Doug Sandler (Episode #013)
Phil M. Jones (Episode #014)
Stacey Hanke (Episode #015)
Anna Minnes (Episode #021)
Phil Gerbyshak (Episode #026)
The real folks that keep Thrive LOUD Thriving are the amazing interns from the Communication Department at Cornell University. In this episode, the interns grab the mic and pull back the curtain to share their thoughts, ideas and suggestions about the show.
Allie Kemp, Michelle Kim, Ella Ekstrom and a special appearance by former intern Shirley Xu get interviewed by Lou and have a very fun conversation.
Enjoy!
20 years of taking advantage of change to build strategies that make his clients' competitors jealous. Adam Pierno builds brands that relate to consumers and sell by side-stepping bullshit and finding what is meaningful. Adam Pierno is the head of strategy at Santy as well as the founder of Instil Strategy Training.
Adam has worked with companies such as: Bona, Delta Air Lines, Domino's Pizza, Dunkin' Donuts, Harvest Snaps, Mercedes-Benz, Pocky, Verizon
His specialties are: Strategy, Branding, Consumer Research; Connecting integrated brand components in meaningful ways through Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Media and Social.
Adam is also the author of the book Under Think It and has a fun podcast show about Food & Restaurant Marketing.
Dr. Sharon Livingston is an amazing coach and thought leader. She is President of The Livingston Center for Professional Coaching and Co-Founder of ICCA - The International Coach Certification Alliance
She has personally interviewed over 62,000 people from all walks of life on every topic you can imagine, with perhaps the exception of Deli Sandwiches.
Has appeared on TV and radio numerous times and published in many periodicals including CBS Radio, Ramblin With Gamblin, New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, NY Daily News, Delta Sky, Wall Street Journal, Success Magazine
Creator of Proprietary Creative Techniques for Helping Clients Attain Their Goals
Creator of IconiCards(R) system for understanding Personal Brand Archetypes.
Known for breakthroughs in Emotional Marketing.
Enjoy this fun conversation with the coach's coach!
Monique Nelson is Chair and CEO of UniWorld Group, Inc. (UWG), the longest-standing multicultural advertising agency in the world. Headquartered in Brooklyn NY with offices in Detroit, Atlanta, Memphis and Miami UWG works with numerous esteemed clients and global brands.
She is an inspiring leader not only at her company, but also with many charities, causes and groups she’s involved with within her community.
A leader, motivator and a true Thriver - listeners are certain to enjoy how Monique truly celebrates uniqueness.
Dr. James Kelley is today's global renaissance man. He's lived all over the world and has taught, consulted, coached, lectured and motivated hundred of professionals in the roles as a professor, author, speaker and podcaster.
His book, The Crucible's Gift:5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity, develops an Authentic Leadership Model, that will help you become a more authentic leader. Through the stories of 90-plus executives, you learn how these leaders use their own crucibles to become more self-aware, compassionate, relatable, and lead with integrity.
Thrive LOUD listeners please enjoy this episode of the bow-tie wearin’, smooth talkin’ and an even smoother domed Dr. James Kelley.
Since founding Lotame in 2006, Andy Monfried has been focused on building the world’s leading data management technology. Andy led Lotame's successful ad network for several years, targeting thousands of campaigns valued at millions of dollars, all delivered and executed through the Lotame platform. In 2011 he shuttered the ad network to focus the company on its original vision: a full featured, SaaS based DMP. Under Monfried’s leadership, Lotame has grown into 100+ person company with offices in the U.S., E.U. and APAC.
An entrepreneur, leader, a spirited blogger, master connector, the father of two with an amazing wife and a huge fan of live music Andy appreciates LIFE and the spirit of Thriving LOUDLY like no other.
What happens when you put five podcasters in an online chat room and get them to talk about podcasting equipment???
You'll find out in this special edition of Thrive LOUD as Podcasting Hosts Doug Sandler, Nicole Holland, Caroline Tesone, Strickland Bonner and Lou Diamond get 'technical' and discuss equipment, software and apps to help you sound like a pro while podcasting.
Lea Woodford is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of SmartFem.com and SmartFem Entertainment. SmartFem was created as a result of her many years as a Publicist, columnist as well as a Radio & TV Personality. She has extensive experience as a business consultant and entrepreneur but decided the only way she could make a difference for women was to create her own magazine that bridges the online community with the local community. Her passion is connecting people. Lea is often coined “ the connector “ due to her extensive network.
Lea authored an inspiring book called Lead...Share...Empower: My Strategies for Success in Life and Business.
Enjoy this very fun conversation as Lea always Thrive LOUD everyday!
Naphtali Hoff, PsyD, is an accomplished executive coach, organizational consultant, and sought after trainer and lecturer. He completed his doctorate in human and organizational psychology, which analyzes successful individual or organizational change and development, and holds two master’s degrees in education and educational leadership, respectively. Naphtali’s practical, action-oriented approach has endeared him to his many clients. His personal experience in the leadership field allows him to understand leaders’ needs and craft solutions to help them optimize their performance and success.
His new book "Becoming the New Boss" is a helpful guide to leaders and future leaders with great lessons on how to step into a leadership role.
Founder and Owner of Caffè Unimatic, Inc., a woman owned coffee company born of a family legacy and the surprise of a lifetime, Elisabeth Cardiello is changing the conversation at the breakfast table. Caffè Unimatic is the proud purveyor of the last original “Unimatic” coffee pots in the world that were conceived in Brooklyn and made in Italy in the 1960s.
While growing the company, Elisabeth started realizing just how much her Dad taught her all those mornings sitting around the family table drinking Unimatic coffee. She began using her own story as the basis for research around what gave her the confidence to start something with no guarantee it would succeed. This research and the methodology they created compelled her to co-found Legacy Out Loud, to pay forward this gift of confidence to young women everywhere.
(Elisabeth on Kathy Ireland's show)
Hear Elisabeth share her entire entrepreneurial journey since the age of 6 to today as how her Legacy Out Loud is Thriving Out LOUD.
Lee Humphreys is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University.
Lee studies the social uses and perceived effects of communication technology. Her research has explored mobile phone use in public spaces, emerging norms on mobile social networks, and the privacy and surveillance implications of location-based services. Lee is focused on how people integrate communication technology in their everyday lives in order to facilitate identity management and social interaction.
Her upcoming book published by MIT Press entitled, The Qualified Self: Social Media and the Cataloging of Everyday Lifeis due out in Spring 2018.The book historicizes contemporary social media to help us reveal what’s really new about social media.
In this episode, Thrive LOUD brings you 'back to school' as Professor Humphreys shares some of her knowledge and expertise.
Apple Seeds is the all in one play space for children newborn to five years old and their families. Located in New York, the Apple Seeds name reflects the city where it all started and a belief the founders hold true --> If you plant a seed and tend to it, incredible things will grow. This principle not only applies to young children that flourish every day at their play space but also to this amazing business led by its four incredible founders.
Hear how Allison, Alison, Craig & Bobby launched a business over 10 years ago and 'keep moving forward' as a new franchise business model spawned from Apple Seeds called Songs for Seeds.
Enjoy this episode and click on either of the icons below to learn more about Apple Seeds or starting your own Songs for Seeds franchise.
Karen Briscoe is Principal of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group (HBC) and best-selling author of "Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day".
As a highly successful broker, Karen has mastered the skills of managing you day. She preaches that investing your first 5 minutes a day reading and sharpening your skills can put you on the fast track to success in your life and business.
Her recently launched podcast show "5 Minute Success Podcast" is chock full of insightful conversations with Top "Successpreneurs" and Business-minds on how they grow their business and achieve a higher level of success in life.
Hear her story on Thrive LOUD
Adam Frisch is the CEO of BIM - the Premier Payments and Consumer Engagement Platform. Adam is leading a company that is changing the way consumers and merchants interact with one another.
BIM enables merchants to develop more meaningful relationships with their customers, generate incremental revenue growth, lower payment costs, dramatically reduce fraud rates, drive loyalty participation and create superior mobile and online buying experiences for their shoppers.
Prior to leading BIM, Adam was a top equity research analyst on Wall Street at both UBS and Morgan Stanley. Adam was Institutional Investor Magazine's #1 analyst covering Payments and IT Services for several years.
Listen to Adam share his journey, his career and his desire to make a difference in his work. Making him an innovator, disruptor and a true Thriver.
Ron Suber has played the role of financial technology guru, leader and executive throughout a very successful career. He has been an active investor in over 21 FinTech Companies. Ron has also been instrumental in the turnaround of numerous companies.
Ron is the former President of Prosper and was recently named Executive Vice Chairman and Board Member of Credible.
Listen to this really cool episode of Thrive LOUD of the man that's been dubbed "The Godfather of FinTech".
Hayley Foster has packaged a career in advertising and marketing (Wells Rich Green, Grey Advertising and Organic Inc.) and being a successful entrepreneur (co-owner Verge Marketing Inc.) to give back to her community and lead Foster Inc.
Through peer-to-peer advisory groups, one-on-one Fostering sessions, bootcamp workshops, masterminds and value-added networking events, Hayley works with women-owned businesses to help them either get started or take their businesses to the next level. When Hayley isn't Fostering the women in her group, you can find her mentoring and mothering her two young girls, skiing out west or training for a Tough Mudder or Crossfit event.
Marketer, Strategist, Entrepreneur, Energizer of Women Owned Businesses, Super Mom, and Chief Fostering Officer of Foster Inc. Hayley Foster Thrives LOUD every day!
For more than 20 years, David Mammano has been a serial entrepreneur. Having started seven businesses from scratch, he thrives on starting and growing businesses.
David has started, sold, franchised, licensed, and taken on partners as well as investors with his companies. He’s done it all, and now Dave is helping others start or grow their businesses by infusing the latest entrepreneurial principles into their strategy through his company Avanti Entrepreneur Group.
He also hosts a great podcast show called "The Avanti Entrepreneur". Listen to this episode and I think you'll agree that he's a great communicator and is as authentic as they come.
Mary Miller inspires people to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams. An energetic and enthusiastic business leader, she is notorious for her positivity and desire to help others realize their uniqueness and personal power.
She is the CEO and owner of JANCOA Janitorial Services, Inc., an award-winning, family owned and operated commercial cleaning service in Cincinnati, Ohio founded by her husband 45 years ago. Together, they created The Dream Manager program, popularized by the bestselling book under the same title written by Mathew Kelly, to inspire and engage employees while improving business culture.
Mary is an associate coach for the Strategic Coach program working with fellow entrepreneurs on concepts to focus and balance their careers with life. Her new book Changing Direction is a huge hit and when you listen to this episode you'll be more impressed with why she embodies the credo of Thrive LOUD.
After working at Ernst & Young as an international tax attorney in the International Tax Services Group in New York and London, Donald Scherer founded the first iteration of CrossBorder Solutions with his mother in her living room. As the CEO of the company, he was responsible from hyper-scaling the company from a 2 person operation to one of the largest independent transfer pricing firms in the world. After a brief stint at Thomson Reuters, he founded Ballyhoo Software and now AssemblySales.com.
Donald is an Entrepreneur, Innovator and Author of Assembly Required. His methodology of the sales process is changing the way businesses look at sales and how they can maximize results.
Enjoy this episode as Donald breaks down how Assembly builds up organizations most important measurement - sales!
Liz Diemer is part of the leadership team at the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research where she is the Director of TEAM FOX.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation's single and urgent goal is to ELIMINATE PARKINSON'S DISEASE IN OUR LIFETIME.
In her role at TEAM FOX, Liz works to support Team Fox's global community of members in hosting unique 'Create-Your-Own-Event' grassroots fundraisers on behalf of MJFF.
She’s fun inspiring – and unbelievable leader and has an absolutely spectacular smile.
After you listen to all of the things she and her team do you’ll understand how TEAM FOX is helping the WORLD to Thrive LOUD!
Learn more about TEAM FOX....
Tips for Parkinsons in NYC
Wednesday, October 11th
6:00-10:00PM
Printers Alley
215 West 40th Street
NYC
For those of you unfamiliar with "THE" Scott King – he is a life-long sales and marketing man who has sold bicycles, food, hardware, software and services. His career has helped him develop strengths to communicate with all types of people and to portray value propositions based on each role at each stage of the purchasing process.
Scott falls into the master connector category bringing together leading marketers and addressing the challenges and latest and greatest things happenings within the marketing community.
He has worked at ITKO, CA Technologies and Zimperium always with the focus of gaining customers and better marketing to them.
Scott resides in Dallas, Texas – and will often employ his kids to handle the dirty work of his popular CMO Podcast show.
Mark Birch is a builder of great communities. He is an enterprise software tech entrepreneur, sales executive, and startup investor based in NYC.
As founder of the Enterprise Sales Forum he helps bring B2B sales professionals together through a network of global chapters to share ideas, network with peers, and learn from top sales operators & leaders.
He also keeps his skills sharp as an extraordinary enterprise sales leader @StackOverflow.
All while being a heavy metal acoustic guitarist, dumpling aficionado and incredibly funny (in that sarcastic sort of way) all-around great guy.
Enjoy listening to Mark Birch on Thrive LOUD
Jesse Itzler is an entrepreneur, author, rapper, husband, father of 4, and one of the most passionate and adventurous people you’ll ever encounter.
He is the co-founder of Marquis Jet, the founder of The 100 Mile Group and an owner of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. He is also a best-selling author of "Living with a Seal" (and soon to be released "Living with a Monk") where he demonstrates his incredible drive and zest for life.
Hear his journey and how through groups and initiatives like #WeDoHardStuff and 29zero29 he's continues to inspire those to achieve incredible accomplishments one step at a time.
Phil Gerbyshak is the Chief Digital Officer of Vengreso and is one of seven co-founders. He’s an award-winning speaker, an author and a technology geek who has been using digital to build business for nearly 20 years when he hand coded his first website dedicated to his favorite decade, the 80s (Phil actually owns a Pac-Man Blazer).
Since the early days of the Internet, Phil has built websites, communities and bank accounts using the latest tools integrated into the classic needs of sales and marketing. A teacher at heart, Phil has delivered programs for audiences of 5 to 500, for the Fortune 50 to the smallest businesses and he’s been featured in articles in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, Financial Times, Daily Globe and Mail, Inc and Entrepreneur to name just a few places.
When Phil isn’t teaching digital sales transformation, creating content, or reading the latest business book, you can find him playing pinball, walking on Florida’s beaches or enjoying one of 57 craft breweries in the Tampa Bay area.
He hosts a great podcast show called "Conversations with Phil".
Enjoy this "conversation with Phil and Lou" on Thrive LOUD.
This episode is sponsored by Ko Hana Rum
Jason Brand is President of Brand Industrial Group, Owner of Kunia Country Farms -- one of the largest aquaponic farms in Hawaii, and Co-Founder and Manager of Manulele Distillers -- home of Kohana Rum.
Kō Hana Hawaiian Agricole Rum is meticulously crafted from farm to bottle. Hand harvested and pressed to juice.
At Manulele Distillers, home of Kō Hana Agricole Rum, their all about celebrating the Kō which they have the privilege to plant and grow. They cherish sugarcane just like a winery loves the grape. – Truly celebrating the juice.
Jason's journey from Wall Street to Kunia Country Farms in Hawaii helping to bring Kō Hana to life is an amazing story. Listen, learn and enjoy!
Kō Hana Agricole Rum is a new sponsor of the Thrive LOUD podcast.
Judi Shils has spent the last 15 years of her life spearheading grassroots community projects. While attending a Marin County Supervisors meeting in 2002, she listened to concerned citizens pose questions about the high cancer rates in their neighborhoods and express thoughts as to possible cause. The dearth of answers led Shils to form the Marin Cancer Project: Search for the Cause, and then the youth-driven movement for sustainable change, non-profit, Turning Green. In 2013 she created the first organic/non GMO-school lunch program called The Conscious Kitchen. In 2015, with two kitchens opened for business, the Sausalito Marin City School District became the first organic non-GMO school district in the nation.
For 25 years Judi had an Emmy Award winning career with both ABC Sports and Oxygen TV. She currently resides in Northern California and is working with powerful young people to turn the world green one day at a time. She is passionate about making our world Thrive and why she’s on Thrive LOUD today!
How to Connect to Bernie & Lou:
Bernie: Twitter: @Swain_Bernie // Site: bernieswain.com
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: loudiamond.net
More on Bernie:
Bernie Swain is the founder & chairman of the Washington Speakers Bureau – one of the pre-eminent lecture agencies in the world – and author of “What Made Me Who I Am“.
Bernie is a humble man that embodies much of what the American dream is all about. From starting his Agency out of a closet, making every deal with just a hand shake he turned his business into one of the more respected global companies.
Hear his story. Learn about the mentors that have helped him along the way. And learn about some of the incredible ‘clients’ he’s represented throughout his career.
This episode is a special treat — enjoy the authentic Bernie Swain.
Quotes from this episode
“Passion is a lot more important than talent”
“There are no short cuts to long term success”
“When an old person dies it’s like a library burning” – Alex Haley
“Pay attention to the people you represent, as each one of them is a learning opportunity”
How to Connect to Mary & Lou:
Mary: Twitter: @ TennisChannel
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: loudiamond.net
More on TWB:
Mary Carillo is widely recognized as one of the most talented and opinionated network television broadcasters.
She has covered tennis since the mid 1980s on NBC, CBS, HBO, USA Network and the Tennis Channel. Since 1997 she's been a correspondent on HBO's Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel, the network's monthly magazine-styled sports journalism program. She's won a Sports Emmy Award and the George Foster Peabody Award for work at HBO. She's also covered numerous Winter and Summer Olympics and is heading to the upcoming Olympics in Korea this winter.
She's thrives each and every day with her wit, provoking comments and keen analysis and was marked as one of Lou's MUST HAVE GUESTS on Thrive LOUD. And for YOU the listener -- this is a MUST LISTEN. ENJOY!
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How to Connect to Anna & Lou:
Anna: e-Portfolio: http://ajminnes.wixsite.com/website
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLOUD // Site: loudiamond.net
More about Anna
Anna Minnes interned this summer at Thrive LOUD and has been integral in helping the show grow so quickly.
Anna is currently a communication major at Cornell University with a film minor. When not in class or in the library, she can be found rehearsing with the famous improv group on campus called The Whistling Shrimp, for which she is the general manager.
Anna believes there are two fundamental truths to life: 1) laughter can cure almost anything, and 2) you can never truly fail so long as you treat others with kindness.
She is a passionate, driven individual with a hunger for challenge and a thirst for adventure. Which is why she's had such a great time as an intern at Thrive LOUD.
The Whistling Shrimp Info:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhistlingShrimp/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
Website: http://thewhistlingshrimp.weebly.com/
Email: shrimp@cornell.edu
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhistlingShrimp
How to Connect to TWB & Lou:
Taryn: Twitter: @twbrill
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: loudiamond.net
More on TWB:
Taryn Brill has been just about everywhere on TV as an informative, fun, energetic and amazing Correspondent. Taryn currently hosts Best Seller TV, seen on C-Suite TV, interviewing authors of the world’s leading business books. You can also catch her interviewing Hollywood’s A-list as a host on NBC’s 1st Look /LXTV, as well as hosting medical segments for WebMD.
She began her broadcasting career as a contestant producer/writer for Regis Philbin on the original primetime hit Who Wants to be a Millionaire and as an intern for The Late Show with David Letterman.
TWB (as called by her friends and colleagues, Winter is her middle name) was the in-house Correspondent for Everyday Health working alongside Dr. Sanjay Gupta. She worked in network news as a Correspondent for The Early Show on CBS. She was the Features Correspondent on Good Morning America. She hosted What’s the Buzz, a LIVE daily entertainment show as well as Chef’s Table. TWB worked in California where she was the Weekend Anchor/Weekday Features Reporter for Good Day Sacramento, the host of the Emmy-nominated cable channel AOL Music-on-Demand, and a reporter for Channel One News.
She enjoys stand-up comedy and has performed at the legendary IMPROV in Los Angeles as well as clubs throughout NYC, including Gotham. TWB's one sharp cookie too as she is a summa cum laude graduate of The University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Spanish, Communication and Marketing.
Enjoy listening to TWB answer the questions for a change in this fun interview on Thrive LOUD.
How to Connect to Blake & Lou:
Blake: Twitter: @BlakeIan // Site: tawkers.com
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: loudiamond.net
More on Blake:
Blake Ian is an entrepreneur, technologist, singer-songwriter, meditator and relentless dreamer of dreams!
Ian got his start at Apple, before taking a role as CTO at a leading NYC/LA branding agency. There he launched a social media division in 2009,
In 2012, he used his keen understanding of both software and user behavior to launch his biggest effort to date: Tawkers, a fast-growing B2B conversation platform that marries texting & content creation as a powerful marketing tool for brands and publishers .
As a recording artist and performer Ian has released 3 full-length albums and 5 singles of his own original work. He has toured the country and opened for Donovan, Kenny Loggins, The Animals, Chris Daughtry, Steve Miller Band, Gin Blossoms, Duncan Sheik, Jeffrey Gaines and Christopher Cross.
Whether it’s in his work as Tawkers CEO, or in his music, Ian’s life is driven by the desire to create compelling, quality content. Everything he does is meant to start and spread a conversation that’s worth having.
How to Connect to Ken & Lou:
Ken: Twitter: @KenDavidoff // Site: http://nypost.com/author/ken-davidoff/
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: loudiamond.net
More on Ken:
Baseball Writer and Columnist at the New York Post Ken Davidoff joins us on Thrive LOUD.
Enjoy a great conversation where Ken shares his journey and career as a sports journalist, New York Yankees beat writer and how he thrives covering the sports he loves.
If you want to read some of his features stories, email Ken, or check out his latest column — Check out him out on his New York Post page.
How to Connect to Denise & Lou:
Denise: Twitter: @themoms // Site: themoms.com
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: loudiamond.net
More on Denise:
Denise Albert is an award-winning journalist and television producer and a #fulltimeworkingstayathomemom #HappilyDivorced, #FutureCancerSurvivor (and #Survivor) "independent" mom of two boys.
She is the co-founder of the mulit-platform brand, The Moms. Denise was the Co-Host of The MOMS on SiriusXM Stars and Founder of The MOMS brand of Mamarazzi® events – a unique event that brings together celebrity moms with moms across the country for a conversation about motherhood.
Denise and her partner Melissa Gerstein also serve as “spokesmoms” for many national household brands and Denise currently speaks and moderates panels at many Breast Cancer related events including Susan G. Komen, Lolly's Locks and worked with Ford's Warriors In Pink.
Denise is the 5th member of her family to enter the world of broadcasting, following father Marv, uncles Al and Steve, and brother Kenny. Denise is a better mom because she works and a better worker because she’s a mom (and able to do it all because of her mom, Benita) Denise lives in NYC with her two boys, Jaron and Jaylan.
How to Connect to Dan & Lou:
Dan: Twitter: @danwaldo // Site: danwaldschmidt.com
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: loudiamond.net
More on Dan:
Dan and his team at Waldschmidt Partners help companies all over the world arrive at business-changing breakthrough ideas by moving past outdated conventional wisdom, social peer pressure, and the selfish behaviors that stop them from being high performers.
The Wall Street Journal calls his blog, Edgy Conversations, one of the Top 7 sales blogs anywhere on the internet. He’s been profiled in Business Week, INC Magazine, Business Insider, and on dozens of radio programs and some really cool podcast shows as well.
Hundreds of his articles on unconventional business strategy have been published.
If you want to catch up with Dan, you’ll probably need to lace up some running shoes and hit the road. He’s the crazy dude running against traffic.
Entrepreneur, Leader, and true Thriver…Thrive LOUD listeners – I bring you Dan Waldschmidt
Notes from this episode:
"Awesomeness"
"Eliminating Meetings"
Ultra Marathons - The importance of the mental game
"In a 100 mile race, you don't run 100 miles. You run 100 one mile races"
Movie clip & quote from Unbroken: "..If I can take it, I can make it.."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buLSVm47_xY
The Cloze app : www.cloze.com
All time FAVORITE MOVIE: REMEMBER THE TITANS
How to Connect to Stacey & Lou:
Stacey: Twitter: @staceyhankeinc // Site: www.staceyhankeinc.com
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: www.thrivepartners.net
More on Stacey:
Stacey Hanke (‘Hun-Key’) is author of the book; Influence Redefined…Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday®. She is also co-author of the book; Yes You Can! Everything You Need From A To Z To Influence Others To Take Action.
Stacey is founder of Stacey Hanke Inc. She has trained and presented to thousands to rid business leaders of bad body language habits and to choose words wisely in the financial industry to the healthcare industry to government and everyone in between. Her client list is vast from Coca-Cola, FedEx, Kohl’s, United States Army, Navy and Air Force, Publicis Media, Nationwide, US Cellular, Pfizer, GE, General Mills and Abbvie. Her team works with Directors up to the C-Suite. In addition to her client list, she has been the Emcee for Tedx.
She has inspired thousands as a featured guest on media outlets including; The New York Times, Forbes, SmartMoney magazine, Business Week, Lifetime Network, Chicago WGN and WLS-AM.
Audiences have referred to Phil M Jones as the “World’s Leading Sales Trainer” and having reached more than two million people with his “Magic Words”, authoring four best-selling books and scooping multiple awards, they might just be right.
Having spoken to audiences in more than 56 countries across five continents, this cheeky London chap known as “Mr Magic Words” will be sure to a put a smile on your face whilst sharing his hard-hitting sales expertise.
Phil connects with Lou and shares some of the magic of those words as well as a personal poem with a powerful message
CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD
Highlights from this episode:
- His journey as an entrepreneur since the age of 13
- Learn about 'The Magic Words"
- Hear some inspiring poetry on how Phil keeps Thriving Onward!
How to Connect to Doug & Lou:
Doug: Twitter: @djdoug //. Site: www.dougsandler.com
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: www.thrivepartners.net
More on Doug:
Doug Sandler has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, business owner and leader. His book Nice Guys Finish First which is an Best selling book.
Doug has always had the mission of making communication his focus in life. And while he’s known as “Mr. Nice Guy,” Doug is anything but a pushover…His speaking and consulting business is geared towards improving relationships and making connections through his time tested Invest, Inspire and Execute system.
He, along wit his zany co-host Strickland Bonner, run their top ranking Podcast called the Nice Guys on Business Podcast. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, a fellow c-suite network advisor, and writer for the Huffington Post.
Thrive LOUD listeners I bring you THE Doug Sandler
In Late June 2017 – 5 podcasts hosts got together to do a Podcast roundtable….a true "Podcast Forum"
Listen to a great conversation on how to Be a Great GUEST on a podcast show.
The Quintet was comprised of
Phil Gerbyshak @PhilGerb – host of Conversations with Phil
Jeff Gibbard @jgibbard – host of Shareable
Doug Sandler and Strickland Bonner @NiceGuyonBiz from the
Nice Guys on Business Podcast
And yours truly Lou Diamond @ThriveLouD from Thrive LOUD
If you’re ever planning on being a guest on a Podcast show OR you’re a podcast host yourself… or just love to listen to podcasts…. This discussion is fantastic and a really insightful, fun, honest and a great listen.
Sit back enjoy – this special episode of Thrive LOUD – Podcasters Roundtable
How to Connect to Lisa & Lou:
Lisa Twitter: @FearlessLisaM
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: www.thrivepartners.net
More on Lisa:
Lisa McDonald wears many hats. A successful author, motivational speaker, tv and radio host, blogger, personal development coach, mentor and mother of two. Prior to her life in the public eye, Lisa had a successful 25-year career within the social services sector.
Lisa is the author of three bestselling children’s books: Little Boy Gan: From Passion-Filled Everland; Reimburse the Universe and Planet Pome-Granite. She is also a contributing author to the International nonfiction bestsellers, 365 Moments of Grace and 365 Life Shifts, and the soon-to-be-published, Shine Your Light. Lisa has just finished her first nonfiction manuscript, a memoir, due out in 2018.
On her weekly radio talk show, Lisa interviews a variety of newsmakers, leaders, authors and celebrities – and really cool people. Recent guests have included, Deepak Chopra, Leeza Gibbons, David Suzuki, Dave Pelzer, Jay Shetty, Lolly Daskal. Sesame Street’s Bob McGrath among many others
This year, Lisa became a blogger for Arianna Huffington’s, Thrive Global, a website dedicated to offering readers sustainable, science-based solutions to enhance both well-being and performance.
Lisa earned degrees from McMaster University and Mohawk College — In her personal and professional life, Lisa walks the walk and talks the talk, by exercising daily gratitude, paying it forward and being of service to others. She shares the message that the key to success and happiness comes through learning how to LIVE LIFE FEARLESSLY!
How to Connect to Analogous & Lou:
Analogous Twitter: @HelloAnalogous // Site: https://www.studioanalogous.com/
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: www.thrivepartners.net
More on Fanny & Josh:
Analogous’ digital products and services bring ideas that matter to life.
Fanny advises business leaders on the power of design, technology and brand to deliver business and social results. She has served clients such as: Museum of the City of New York, Real Simple, Inter-American Development Bank, National Immigration Forum, Songdo and PunkinFutz.
Before Analogous, Fanny was Senior Vice President of Experience Design at Schematic (now Possible) Executive Creative directors at RENEGADE AND ORGANIC.
Fanny studied design at Instituto de Diseño in Caracas, Venezuela and holds a degree in Graphic and Typographic Design from the London College of Communication. Her work has been published and exhibited in Venezuela, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Josh Goldberg has 20+ years experience setting business and marketing strategy, translating vision into digital products and services and coaching businesses through the transformation. He has built strategy, client service and project management teams for pioneering digital agencies such as Organic and Schematic (now Possible) and now at Analogous.
How to Connect to Jackie & Lou:
Jackie Twitter: @JackieMartling // Site: https://www.jokeland.com/
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: www.thrivepartners.net
More on Jackie:
Jackie foreighteen years was a fixture of radio & television’s Howard Stern Show
Jackie left the Stern show in 2001 after a fifteen-year run as head writer of the radio show, four television series, and three Pay-Per-Views. He’s released six joke CD’s … five joke books and countless joke gadgets of all kinds, for children as well as adults.
From 2007-2014, Jackie wrote and performed his own radio show on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, “Jackie’s Joke Hunt,” and he wrote the joke page for Penthouse magazine for 17 years.
He has a new book coming out this October called “The Joke Man: Bow to Stern”.
He is still performing around the country…making people laugh every day…and he’s right there laughing with them.. and in a way that most wouldn’t think..he is a true entrepreneur and Thriver!
Listen to Debbie Forth, the Love Architect, shares how LOVE is the #1 motivator in life and business.
How to Connect to Debbie & Lou:
Debbie: Twitter: @DebForthTexas // Site: https://www.debbieforth.com/
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: www.thrivepartners.net
More on Debbie:
Debbie Forth is a passionate, dedicated leader, transformational speaker, and advocate of love. She believes the journey of her soul is meant to be shared, to align beautiful hearts for healing and creating techniques to transform lives.
From homeless to celebrities, sorority row at UCLA to business executives, sales gurus to pastor’s wives, Debbie has mentored/coached countless lives into healthier selves and healthier relationships. She now shares her passion around the world as a Love Architect / Love Coach / Speaker for individuals, couples and companies.
She is a C-Suite Network Advisor and simply put a rockstar.
Larry Cohen of Axis Promotions shares his unique story and company and how they've maintained and grow an amazing company and connect with their clients.
How to Connect to Larry & Lou:
Larry: Twitter: @axispromo
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: www.thrivepartners.net
More on Larry:
From humble beginnings around his kitchen table back in 1991, with a few good ideas, a lot of enthusiasm and a share of naiveté, Larry began Axis with a mission to develop a full-service promotional products company that focused on delivering creative solutions and not merely selling products.
AXIS’ client base covers an exceptionally broad cross-section of industries (Pharmaceutical, Entertainment, Financial, Beauty and Fashion, Publishing and Sports). Axis has been named Counselor Magazine’s Top 40 Distributors five years in a row, Promo Marketing Magazine Top 40 Distributor, 4 Gold 2015 PPAI Awards, SAAGNY Distributor of the Year, and PPB’s Greatest Companies to Work For. Axis now ranks as one of the top promotional merchandising agencies in the United States.
From that little kitchen -- Axis’ has grown to over 70 employees with offices in New York City, Westchester, Boston and Chicago and soon to be out on the west coast.
When Larry serves on the board of the Promotional Products Association International, PromoKitchen Advisory Board, Peernet Marketing Committee, and is a former chair of the North American Leadership Conference. He is a graduate of Duke University and The University of Pennsylvania Law School and a stand up guy that runs one cool company…
Listen to screenwriter Mark Bomback as he shares his journey from the mail room to being one of the most admired and featured writers in Hollywood today.
How to Connect to Mark & Lou:
Mark: Twitter: @markbomback
Lou: Twitter: @ThriveLouD // Site: www.thrivepartners.net
More on Mark:
Mark Bomback is one of the top screenplay writers on the scene today
In addition to writing War for the Planet of the Apes with director Matt Reeves coming to theatres this summer on July 14,
Mark’s credits includeDawn of the Planet of the Apes, Insurgent, The Wolverine, Total Recall, Unstoppable, Live Free or Die Hard, DeceptionandRace to Witch Mountain.
While primarily a writer of feature films, Mark also co-authored a young adult novel, Mapmaker, with novelist Galaxy Craze.
Mark has advised at the Sundance Institute’s New Frontier Story Lab, and has taught screenwriting at his alma mater, Wesleyan University.
Jeffrey Hayzlett shares his thoughts on the C-Suite Network; connecting to experts & advisors; his passion for helping others, the 'Hero Club', "killing squirrels", and his love of bacon!
How to Connect to Jeffrey & Lou:
Jeffrey: // Twitter: @JeffreyHayzlett // Site: www.c-suitenetwork.com
Lou: // Twitter: @ThriveLOUD // Site: www.thrivepartners.net
More on Jeffrey:
Jeffrey Hayzlett is a primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C-Suite TV, and business podcast host of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on C-Suite Radio.
He is Chairman of C-Suite Network, home of the world’s most trusted network of C-Suite leaders.
Jeffrey is a well-traveled public speaker, former Fortune 100 CMO, and author of three best-selling business books: Think Big, Act Bigger: The Rewards of Being Relentless, Running the Gauntlet and The Mirror Test.
He is a turnaround architect of the highest order and a maverick marketer, and possesses a remarkable cachet of mentorship, corporate governance, and brand building.
Jeffrey Hayzlett is one of the most compelling figures in business today and an inductee into the National Speakers Association’s Speaker Hall of Fame.
Allen Arakal takes some time to share his views on the global economy, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and the spirit of balancing the financial world and giving back.
How to Connect with us:
Lou:
Twitter: @ThriveLOUD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveLouD/
Site: www.thrivepartners.net
Allen:
Twitter: @allenarakal
Site: www.shamanacapital.com
More About Allen:
Allen is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, trader and firm believer in the possible. A public-school kid who has lived around the world, worked for the greatest mentors and is passionate about giving people a chance.
Allen has 25 years of unique global capital markets expertise. Allen has experience in both investing and running operations on the ground in 4 countries including a wide range of responsibilities across trading, portfolio management, product development, execution and strategic client coverage.
Prior to founding Shamana, Allen was Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Bank of America’s entire India franchise. Based in Mumbai, he oversaw the daily operations of 700 employees in 6 lines of business across 5 offices.
The perpetual search for balance between the old and the new, the fast and the slow, between local and global as well as those who have it all and those who have little is what drives Allen and Shamana…
www.shamanacapital.com
www.shamanagiving.org
Angela Maiers is a true leader, visionary. entrepreneur, disruptor and change maker, that's driving the movement to make sure everyone on this planet knows...that THEY MATTER.
How to Connect with us:
Lou:
Twitter: @ThriveLOUD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveLouD/
Site: www.thrivepartners.net
Angela:
Twitter: @AngelaMaiers
Site: www.angelamaiers.com
More About Angela:
Angela Maiers founded Choose2Matter to bring the world hope by helping every individual embrace their value and potential contribution.
Choose2Matter has evolved into a movement that supports parents, educators, and employees around the world. Her work in 60,000 classrooms across 100 countries has rallied more than a million children who have banded together to launch 170 social enterprises and influenced 17 laws.
And organizations across all industries are finding new ways to ignite the genius of their employees, successfully addressing a $15 trillion employee engagement problem
Angela is an author of 8 books. She is recognized as one of the most influential voices on social media today. A regular contributor to the Huffington Post. Amazing Keynote Speaker and someone I’m sure you’re all going to enjoy even more after listening to this show conversation
CEO and Serial Entrepreneur, Michael Sloan, shares with us his journey, his lessons, his ups and downs and his passion for his amazing company Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit Company.
How to Connect with us:
Lou:
Twitter: @ThriveLOUD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveLouD/
Site: www.thrivepartners.net
Michael:
Twitter: @chloesfruit
Site: www.chloesfruit.com
More about Michael:
Michael is a self-proclaimed Serial-entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience building and managing many companies through various economic cycles.
Over the last 10 years, Michael grew an investment management business from $15mm to over $10bn in assets under management.
Most recently Michael launched a new frozen dessert business called Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit Company – of which he is the founder and CEO and in a very short time has grown Chloe’s Fruit into a national brand.
Billee shares with us her thoughts on the future of of marketing, storytelling, content creation and thought leadership. How to Connect with us: Lou:
Twitter: @ThriveLOUD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveLouD/
Site: www.thrivepartners.net
Billee:
Twitter: @MashupTweet
Site: www.brandthropologie.com
More About Billee:
Billee Howard is Founder + Chief Engagement Officer of Brandthropologie, a cutting edge consultancy specializing in harnessing creativity to solve business problems.
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Billee is a veteran communications executive in brand development, digital storytelling, trend forecasting, corporate reputation management, content creation and production, strategic media relations, and C-suite executive positioning
Her work has spanned from her early days as Press Secretary for the President of the Philippines to helping transform dozens of global brands like Samsung, PespiCo, MasterCard, AllState, DreamWorks and Fast Company.
She is the author of We-Commerce dedicated to the study of the sharing economy. She is an active contributor on Forbes.com and the Huffington Post and Billee is also an influencer and futurist for IBM.
Follow her on Twitter @MashupTweet and at www.brandthropologie.com