Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Jesse Weinstein—New York City employment attorney, law firm partner, former Bronx prosecutor, U.S. Navy combat veteran, and trusted advocate for executives, employees, and entertainment professionals navigating some of today's most challenging workplace disputes.After serving his country in the U.S. Navy and prosecuting cases in the Bronx, Jesse transitioned into employment law, where he now represents individuals facing workplace retaliation, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, executive separations, and other high-stakes employment matters. His mission is to help clients protect their careers, reputations, and futures while explaining complex legal issues in clear, practical language.Drawing on his unique background in military service, criminal prosecution, and employment litigation, Jesse offers valuable insights into leadership, resilience, justice, and standing up for what's right.Whether you're a business professional, executive, entrepreneur, HR leader, or simply interested in the evolving world of workplace law, this conversation provides practical insights and an inspiring personal story.Learn more about Jesse Weinstein:WebsiteLinkedInIf you enjoy interviews with attorneys, entrepreneurs, business leaders, veterans, authors, and thought leaders, please subscribe, like, and share for more episodes of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino.For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Ben Barbic—author of the memoir Rise & Climb, musician behind Rebel Sound, producer, audio engineer, real estate professional, and creative entrepreneur whose life story is one of resilience, discipline, and transformation.Ben's remarkable journey begins with surviving two devastating childhood disasters—a wildfire that destroyed his family home and, four years later, an earthquake that destroyed another. Those early experiences shaped a life dedicated to rebuilding, creating, and continually climbing forward.Today, Ben has built a career across multiple disciplines. As a musician, producer, and audio engineer, he creates music from his professional home studio while also pursuing writing, fitness, entrepreneurship, and real estate. His philosophy is that creative work and personal discipline are the same muscle—both requiring consistency, resilience, and purpose. From his home base in San Jose, California, Ben shares honest insights into overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and creating a meaningful life through consistent action and creativity.This is an inspiring story of resilience, reinvention, and the power of choosing to rise every day.Learn more about Ben Barbic:https://www.risenclimb.com/If you enjoy interviews with authors, musicians, entrepreneurs, producers, and inspiring people overcoming life's greatest challenges, please subscribe, like, and share for more episodes of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino.For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Tiffany Sharp, Founder and CEO of Diamond AI, a social impact technology company transforming how people access healthcare, community services, and critical support through trauma-informed artificial intelligence.Tiffany is the visionary behind MAE, an AI-powered platform designed to help individuals navigate complex health, social service, and community resource systems with greater clarity, compassion, and accessibility.Before launching Diamond AI, Tiffany spent more than 20 years leading technology and business transformation initiatives in the energy industry. But it was her own personal experience with trauma that inspired a new mission: using technology to solve deeply human challenges by making it easier for people to find the help they need, exactly when they need it.In this inspiring conversation, Tiffany shares how resilience, purpose, and innovation came together to create a company focused on putting people first in the age of AI.Whether you're interested in artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, healthcare innovation, leadership, or technology for good, Tiffany offers valuable insights into creating solutions that truly improve lives.Learn more about Tiffany Sharp and Diamond AI:https://thediamondplace.org/If you enjoy interviews with entrepreneurs, innovators, founders, technology leaders, authors, and changemakers, please subscribe, like, and share for more episodes of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino.For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Paul Comfort—bestselling author of Find Your X Factor, passionate keynote speaker, leadership expert, media host, and high-energy communicator dedicated to helping people discover meaningful careers and purposeful lives.Throughout an extraordinary career spanning executive leadership in government and public transportation, elected public office, and national media, Paul has reached the highest levels in multiple professions. Along the way, he noticed a common challenge among high achievers: many people are successful on paper, yet feel disconnected, exhausted, and unfulfilled in their work.Through decades of leadership experience and hundreds of conversations with executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals, Paul has developed a practical framework for helping people identify their unique strengths, reconnect with their passions, and pursue careers that align with who they truly are.Whether you're considering a career change, looking for greater fulfillment, or seeking to become a stronger leader, Paul's insights offer practical guidance for living and working with purpose.Learn more about Paul Comfort:https://www.findyourxfactor.ai/If you enjoy interviews with bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, leadership experts, innovators, and inspiring changemakers, please subscribe, like, and share for more episodes of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino.For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Dan Kachtik, a 25+ year fitness professional, CrossFit gym owner, coach, and health educator based in San Antonio, Texas.For more than two decades, Dan has dedicated his career to helping everyday people achieve lasting health and fitness—not through gimmicks or quick fixes, but by building sustainable habits that create lifelong change. Before opening King William District CrossFit, Dan spent a decade working as a trainer and manager inside large commercial gyms, giving him a unique perspective on what truly helps people succeed—and why so many fitness plans fail.Over the past 15 years as a gym owner, Dan has coached hundreds of clients through remarkable physical and mental transformations. His philosophy centers on consistency, accountability, mindset, and creating realistic fitness habits that fit everyday life. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey, looking to improve your health, or interested in coaching and entrepreneurship, this conversation delivers practical advice and inspiration.Learn more about Dan Kachtik:🌐 Website:https://www.kingwilliamdistrictcrossfit.com/📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kingwilliamdistrictcrossfit/▶️ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@rightonwithdan💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-kachtik-596a6256/Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, coaches, authors, athletes, and thought leaders from around the world.For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Ralph Kellogg—an HR executive, TEDx speaker, author, and advocate for human-centered leadership based in Omaha, Nebraska.Throughout his leadership career, Ralph has become a powerful voice for creating healthier workplaces by encouraging leaders to embrace authenticity, resilience, emotional intelligence, and compassion. In this candid conversation, he shares the realities many executives experience but rarely discuss publicly: identity, perfectionism, mental health, burnout, belonging, shame, and the hidden emotional weight of leadership.As an LGBTQ executive, Ralph offers a unique perspective on balancing professional success with personal authenticity. He reflects on the challenges of navigating expectations while building a meaningful career and explains why vulnerability and empathy are essential qualities for today's leaders.Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, HR professional, manager, business owner, or someone interested in leadership and personal growth, this conversation delivers valuable insights on leading with purpose and humanity.Learn more about Ralph Kellogg:https://ralphkellogg.com/Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with authors, executives, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, artists, and changemakers from around the world.For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with lifelong writer, passionate reader, and novelist Karen Gray, author of the emotionally compelling novel Illusion of Happiness. With a lifelong appreciation for storytelling and the richness of the human experience, Karen has devoted herself to creating fiction that explores love, loss, memory, resilience, and the emotional complexities of relationships. Her writing captures the quiet truths that shape our lives and reminds readers of the courage it takes to rediscover themselves. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City and the peaceful landscapes of rural Connecticut, Illusion of Happiness is a moving story about longing, emotional survival, healing, and reclaiming your heart after life's unexpected turns. Karen now lives along the scenic coast of Rhode Island, where the tranquility of the water continues to inspire her creativity. In this conversation, we discuss her writing journey, the inspiration behind Illusion of Happiness, character development, storytelling, relationships, creativity, the writing process, resilience, finding hope through fiction, and what continues to inspire her as an author. If you enjoy contemporary fiction, women's fiction, emotional storytelling, book discussions, and conversations with inspiring authors, this interview is one you won't want to miss. Learn more about Karen GrayAuthor Website: https://www.karengraybooks.com/ Get Illusion of Happiness:https://www.amazon.com/Illusion-Happiness-Karen-Gray-ebook/dp/B0G633ZWBQ/ref For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with seasoned sales leader, speaker, facilitator, and leadership expert Scott Williamson. With more than 30 years of experience, Scott has helped organizations unlock sustainable growth, elevate performance, and simplify complexity in today's rapidly changing business landscape. Throughout his career, he has partnered with Fortune 500 companies and high-growth organizations, building and leading high-performing sales teams across the United States and around the world. A trusted voice in both corporate and academic settings, Scott has delivered keynote presentations, leadership workshops, and executive development programs for audiences ranging from intimate leadership teams to conferences of more than 500 attendees across five countries.  In this conversation, we discuss leadership, sales excellence, organizational culture, team performance, communication, coaching, business strategy, personal growth, navigating change, and what separates great leaders from good ones. Scott also shares practical insights that leaders, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and business owners can immediately apply to improve results and develop stronger teams. If you're interested in leadership development, sales strategy, executive coaching, business growth, communication, or building high-performance organizations, this interview is packed with valuable takeaways. Learn more about Scott Williamsonhttps://humanedgeleadership.org/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed novelist, poet, essayist, and Jungian thinker Dale M. Kushner. During a personal crisis years ago, Dale wrote a fairy tale as a way to survive. Decades later, she returned to that story to explore a deeper question: What do fairy tales teach us about creativity, trauma, healing, and transformation. The result is her powerful new work, Wild Freedom: The Princess Who Found Her Name – On Fairy Tales, Imagination, and the Creative Mind, a unique blend of fairy tale, memoir, psychology, and personal reflection. Through this deeply insightful book, Dale examines imagination not as an escape from reality, but as a vital psychological, emotional, and spiritual practice. A longtime student of legendary psychiatrist Carl Jung, Dale draws from Jungian psychology, mythology, dreams, storytelling, and personal experience to illuminate the creative process and the search for an authentic self. She explores how creativity intersects with family, identity, motherhood, desire, and personal transformation. In this fascinating conversation, we discuss fairy tales, Jungian psychology, imagination, trauma recovery, creativity, mythology, dreams, storytelling, personal growth, spiritual development, and the lifelong journey toward self-discovery.  If you are interested in psychology, mythology, creativity, Carl Jung, writing, personal transformation, or the deeper meanings behind stories and symbols, this interview is for you. More Dale M. Kushnerhttps://www.dalemkushner.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author, clinical psychologist, child advocate, and creator of Parent Rx, Dr. David Marcus. With more than 40 years of experience helping families navigate stress, conflict, and emotional challenges, Dr. Marcus has become one of the Cincinnati area's most respected experts on parent-child communication, child development, and family mental health. His work equips parents with practical tools to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and build emotional resilience in children and teens. Through Parent Rx, Dr. Marcus shares research-backed strategies that help parents develop an effective emotional language while offering step-by-step guidance tailored to each stage of childhood and adolescent development. His insights empower families to create stronger connections, resolve conflict more effectively, and foster healthier emotional growth. In this conversation, we explore parenting in today's world, raising emotionally healthy children, communicating with teenagers, family relationships, child psychology, emotional intelligence, mental wellness, conflict resolution, and the lessons Dr. Marcus has learned from four decades of clinical practice. If you're a parent, educator, therapist, caregiver, or simply interested in child development, psychology, and stronger family relationships, this is an interview you won't want to miss. Learn more about Dr. David Marcus & Parent Rxhttps://parentrx.org/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author, husband, father, golfer, professional darts player, and storyteller Howard Minor, whose thought-provoking new book, The Dice of Life and the Roll They Play, explores how chance, probability, and personal choice shape our lives. Using the simple but powerful analogy of a roll of the dice, Howard examines the balance between what we can control and what we cannot. His book offers an insightful perspective on success, failure, resilience, opportunity, and why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. It's a refreshing look at life that blends psychology, probability, personal experience, and practical wisdom. Beyond writing, Howard has lived a fascinating life filled with memorable experiences as a competitive golfer, professional darts player, devoted family man, and lifelong student of human behavior. His stories are entertaining, relatable, and filled with lessons anyone can apply. In this conversation, we discuss The Dice of Life, the role of luck versus choice, probability in everyday life, personal development, resilience, mindset, decision-making, success, failure, relationships, and the experiences that inspired his book. If you're interested in self-improvement, psychology, motivation, success, personal growth, or inspiring author interviews, this conversation is for you. Learn more about Howard Minorhttps://howardminor.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with intuitive life coach, guide, and creator of Living Fully with Sarah, Sarah Collins. After spending more than 20 years as a successful civil engineer, Sarah discovered that professional achievement, external success, and constantly chasing the next milestone were not creating the lasting peace, fulfillment, or happiness she truly desired. Despite building a successful career, she quietly struggled with depression, overthinking, and the belief that happiness always existed somewhere in the future. Her search for deeper meaning led her into mindfulness, self-inquiry, spirituality, and an exploration of consciousness, identity, and what it truly means to be fully alive. Today, Sarah helps people recognize the limiting beliefs, unconscious thought patterns, and conditioned behaviors that keep them stuck. Through honest conversations, intuitive guidance, and self-inquiry, she empowers others to stop waiting for life and begin living with greater presence, authenticity, and inner peace. In this inspiring conversation, we discuss her remarkable transition from engineering to coaching, overcoming depression, mindfulness practices, personal transformation, spirituality, emotional healing, intuitive living, self-awareness, finding purpose, and how anyone can begin living more fully. If you're interested in mindfulness, mental wellness, self-discovery, spirituality, personal growth, coaching, or authentic living, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about Sarah Collins:https://www.livingfullywithsarah.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with designer, entrepreneur, and creator of Eden's Conflict, Jai Roza. Jai is the founder of Eden's Conflict LLC, a company dedicated to making Scripture more engaging, interactive, and accessible through creativity and innovative educational tools. What began as a side project in 2016 has grown into his full-time mission: helping people deepen their understanding of God's Word through games, music, practical lessons, and other creative experiences. At the heart of this vision is Eden's Conflict, a strategy-based card game designed to encourage players to engage with biblical themes, faith, and Scripture in a fresh and meaningful way. More than entertainment, the game seeks to inspire individuals and families to strengthen their faith while developing critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper appreciation of biblical teachings. In this conversation, we discuss entrepreneurship, game design, Christian creativity, biblical education, faith-based innovation, business growth, storytelling, discipleship, family learning, and the journey of turning a passion project into a thriving business. Jai also shares his vision for inspiring a new generation to discover purpose, wisdom, and creativity through the timeless principles found in Scripture. This is a compelling conversation about faith, innovation, entrepreneurship, and using creativity to make learning both meaningful and memorable. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Jai Roza and Eden's Conflict: Eden's Conflict Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with leadership development coach, keynote speaker, podcast host, and anti-human trafficking advocate Javier Llerena. Javier is the founder of Re-Invent Consulting, where he helps leaders, executives, and organizations unlock higher levels of performance through leadership development, mental fitness, collaboration, and innovation. His work is especially focused on empowering middle-aged men and leadership teams to develop resilience, strengthen communication, and achieve sustainable success both professionally and personally. As a certified facilitator and instructional designer, Javier combines practical leadership strategies with an energetic and engaging coaching style that has helped organizations dramatically improve teamwork, productivity, and workplace culture. His mission is to help leaders become more intentional, adaptable, and effective in today's rapidly changing world. Beyond leadership coaching, Javier is a passionate advocate in the fight against human trafficking, using his platform to promote awareness, compassion, and meaningful action. A hybrid athlete and devoted fan of wire-haired dachshunds, he brings authenticity, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to service into every aspect of his work. From his home in California, we discuss leadership, mental fitness, entrepreneurship, resilience, innovation, coaching, purpose, personal growth, advocacy, and the mindset required to build stronger organizations and healthier lives. This is an inspiring conversation for leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, and anyone looking to maximize their personal and professional potential. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Javier Llerena:Positive Leadership Academy Podcast For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we welcome back soul empowerment coach, author, speaker, divine channel, light language healer, and founder of Power Soul Healing, Birgitta Visser. We first caught up with Birgitta in 2022 when she joined us from the UK. Now, in 2026, she returns from her home in Spain to discuss her continued spiritual journey, the evolution of her work, and the growing collection of books that have inspired readers around the world. Our conversation explores several of her acclaimed titles, including Child of the Sun: Enroute to Enlightenment in India, a deeply personal memoir chronicling her spiritual awakening and transformative experiences in India. We also discuss BE-com-ing Authentically Me: Lighting the Spark of Inspiration Back into the Heart of your Luminous Soul BEing, which blends memoir, spiritual guidance, and practical wisdom to help readers reconnect with their authentic selves through healing, consciousness, and self-discovery. The conversation continues with Divine Rebirth: Stories of Spiritual Awakening, Surrender and Rebirth, a collaborative collection exploring transformation, resilience, surrender, and personal awakening through powerful real-life stories.   We also discuss her 2024 release, I'm So Glad You Left Me, and explore themes of healing, relationships, forgiveness, resilience, consciousness, intuition, spirituality, and navigating life in today's rapidly changing world. Birgitta shares insights from years of helping people reconnect with their inner wisdom through soul empowerment, energy healing, and spiritual practices designed to inspire authentic living and personal transformation. It's wonderful to welcome her back for another thoughtful and inspiring conversation. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Birgitta Visser and her books:Power Soul Healing Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with entrepreneur, health-tech innovator, and CEO of GAIN Servicing, Reid Zeising. Reid leads a rapidly growing health-tech company operating at the intersection of healthcare payments, insurance, complex injury claims, and legal services. Under his leadership, GAIN has expanded into a 120+ person organization, leveraging an AI-enhanced platform that connects attorneys, healthcare providers, and injured plaintiffs to streamline care, improve communication, and help move cases forward efficiently. What makes Reid's leadership philosophy unique is his belief that the way founders operate personally directly impacts how their companies perform. He has built his success around discipline, consistency, gratitude, and personal growth. From maintaining a daily gratitude journal shared with a group of fellow entrepreneurs to embracing challenging experiences like swimming with sharks, Reid continuously seeks opportunities to strengthen resilience, mindset, and leadership capacity. In this conversation, we discuss entrepreneurship, health-tech innovation, artificial intelligence, leadership, company culture, resilience, personal habits, business growth, healthcare systems, startup scaling, founder mindset, and the lessons learned from building a company in a highly regulated industry. We also explore how personal discipline, gratitude, and intentional routines can translate into stronger execution, healthier organizations, and sustainable business success. From global travel experiences to reshaping an industry through innovation, Reid shares an inspiring journey filled with practical wisdom and entrepreneurial insights. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Reid Zeising and GAIN:GAIN Servicing Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with organizational psychologist, Air Force veteran, executive advisor, and founder of Hold The Line, Dr. NaTasha Jordan. Dr. Jordan specializes in helping founder-led companies navigate the challenges of rapid growth, particularly businesses scaling through the $5M–$10M range. Her work focuses on a critical insight that many leaders overlook: personal performance and business performance are often the same problem. When founders are struggling beneath the surface, their organizations frequently reflect those challenges. Drawing on her experience as a former Vice President at VaynerX, Air Force veteran, and organizational psychologist, Dr. Jordan has advised leaders in Fortune 50 boardrooms while also helping entrepreneurs and teams operating at the speed of modern culture and innovation. Through her leadership methodology, she helps founders identify hidden barriers to growth, improve decision-making, strengthen organizational culture, prevent burnout, and create sustainable success. Her work bridges psychology, leadership development, business strategy, and human performance in ways that drive meaningful transformation. In this conversation, we discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, founder psychology, business growth, organizational behavior, company culture, resilience, executive performance, personal development, and what it takes to build thriving businesses without sacrificing personal well-being. From her base in Virginia, Dr. Jordan shares practical wisdom and powerful insights for leaders navigating today's complex business landscape. Enjoy this fascinating interview. Learn more about Dr. NaTasha Jordan:Dr. NaTasha Jordan Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we welcome back veteran psychotherapist, writer, and gifted poet Valerie Johns for a fascinating conversation about her new 2026 book Night Flights: The Poetry of Soul Retrieval and life in modern America. Valerie is a remarkable storyteller whose keen intellect, deep curiosity, and grounded wisdom have made her a respected voice in the worlds of psychology, creativity, healing, and personal growth. In Night Flights, she invites readers into the mysterious landscape of dreams, exploring how the unconscious mind communicates through symbols, images, emotions, and stories that often disappear upon waking. Every night, without effort or intention, we receive messages from deep within ourselves. Most of us forget them by morning. Night Flights challenges us to pay attention. In this powerful new work, dreams become more than metaphors—they become direct transmissions from the soul, offering guidance, healing, insight, and opportunities for self-discovery. In this conversation, we discuss dreams, psychology, poetry, creativity, the unconscious mind, spiritual growth, healing, self-awareness, modern life, and the profound ways that paying attention to our inner world can transform our outer lives. As a longtime psychotherapist and writer, Valerie shares perspectives that are both deeply thoughtful and accessible, making this an inspiring discussion for anyone interested in personal development, dream work, creativity, spirituality, and the human experience. It is always a pleasure to have Valerie back on the show. Enjoy this interview. Get the new book:Night Flights on Amazon  For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with leadership expert, speaker, and Co-Founder of Conflict EQ, Irvine Nugent. Irvine specializes in helping leaders, teams, and organizations build the capacity to stay grounded, clear, and constructive under pressure—so that conflict becomes an opportunity for stronger communication, better relationships, and improved results rather than breakdown or avoidance. His core insight is simple but powerful: most people don’t actually have a conflict problem—they have a capacity problem when stress levels rise. Drawing from lived experience, leadership development, and behavioral science, Irvine helps people expand that capacity so they can navigate difficult conversations without damaging trust, morale, or performance. Through his work at Conflict EQ, he combines storytelling, neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and practical leadership tools to help individuals and organizations transform the way they handle tension, disagreement, and high-stakes communication. In this conversation, we discuss leadership under pressure, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, workplace communication, resilience, mindset, self-awareness, organizational culture, and practical strategies for handling difficult conversations with confidence and clarity. This is a powerful discussion for leaders, managers, executives, coaches, and anyone looking to improve how they show up when it matters most. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Irvine Nugent: Conflict EQ Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with entrepreneur coach, subconscious behavior expert, and Co-Founder of Subconscious Academy, Ryan Nichols. For more than 15 years, Ryan has helped entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals understand why they often stall, self-sabotage, lose momentum, or fail to follow through—even when they have the right strategy in place. His work focuses on identifying the subconscious patterns and internal obstacles that can prevent people from reaching their goals. Drawing from an impressive background that includes coaching, clinical hypnotherapy, leadership development roles with Apple, work with the Tony Robbins Organization, and conflict-resolution initiatives connected to the United Nations, Ryan brings a unique perspective to personal and professional development. His approach helps people build confidence, overcome limiting beliefs, improve execution, create lasting behavioral change, and achieve greater consistency in both business and life. Through Subconscious Academy, he teaches practical methods for understanding how subconscious programming influences decisions, actions, habits, and results. In this conversation, we discuss mindset, entrepreneurship, leadership, confidence, habit formation, behavioral change, personal development, self-sabotage, peak performance, coaching, and the science behind sustainable growth. This is a fascinating discussion for entrepreneurs, leaders, coaches, and anyone looking to break through internal barriers and create lasting success. Tune in. Learn more about Ryan Nichols:Subconscious Academy Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with executive coach, leadership strategist, management consultant, and author John Weathington. With more than three decades of experience helping organizations grow and thrive, John has become a trusted advisor to executives, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams across a wide range of industries. His latest book, Grow Your Business UP!, provides practical strategies for creating stronger organizations, developing leaders, and building sustainable growth. Throughout his distinguished career, John has worked with leaders at major organizations including Chevron, Salesforce, Wells Fargo, Adobe, Cisco, and Dell Technologies. His expertise spans leadership development, organizational design, executive coaching, team effectiveness, culture transformation, and strategic business growth. John's approach focuses on creating people-centered organizations where leadership, innovation, accountability, and culture work together to drive long-term success. Drawing on decades of consulting experience and research-based methodologies, he helps leaders navigate complexity while building stronger teams and healthier organizations. In this conversation, we discuss leadership, business growth, organizational culture, executive coaching, team development, strategy, innovation, employee engagement, and the key lessons behind Grow Your Business UP!. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, manager, business owner, or aspiring leader, this episode delivers practical insights that can be applied immediately. It's an excellent conversation full of wisdom and experience. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about John Weathington:XM Systems Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads ...

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with renowned sex, intimacy, relationship, and transformational coach Kalindi Jordan. For more than 30 years, Kalindi has guided thousands of individuals toward deeper self-awareness, healing, authentic connection, and embodied transformation. Widely recognized as a leading voice in the fields of conscious intimacy, sexual vitality, relationship growth, and personal development, she has dedicated her career to helping people create more meaningful and fulfilling lives. As the founder of Sensual Mastery for Women, Amrita Tantra, Sex, Blood and Bone, and Massage for Lovers Retreats, Kalindi combines psycho-spiritual wisdom, somatic awareness, scientific understanding, and energetic practices to help people reconnect with themselves and others in powerful ways. Her work bridges ancient wisdom traditions with modern therapeutic approaches, creating practical pathways for healing, emotional growth, self-discovery, intimacy, and relationship development. After more than 15 years focused on sex coaching and sexual somatic healing, Kalindi is now entering a new chapter devoted to teaching, mentoring, and supporting the next generation of practitioners and coaches. In this conversation, we discuss conscious relationships, intimacy, personal growth, healing, transformation, emotional intelligence, connection, coaching, mentorship, and the evolving nature of human relationships in the modern world. This is an insightful discussion about what it means to live, love, and connect more authentically. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Kalindi Jordan:Kalindi Jordan Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with former educator, banking professional, and author James Chesterton. We take a deep dive into his provocative new political thriller Ashes of the Republic, a work of speculative fiction and satire set in the year 2046. The novel imagines an America transformed by the consolidation of theocratic power, where government surveillance, artificial intelligence, data-driven control, and the fusion of religion and state have fundamentally altered everyday life. Drawing inspiration from contemporary debates surrounding privacy, technology, governance, reproductive surveillance, civil liberties, and the growing role of AI in society, Ashes of the Republic explores how current trends could shape the future if left unchecked. Through a compelling narrative, the book raises important questions about freedom, power, technology, democracy, and the future of individual rights. Before becoming an author, James spent more than three decades in the banking industry. A graduate of Hunter College, he began his professional journey teaching high school English before earning an MBA from University of Connecticut and transitioning into corporate banking. In this conversation, we discuss the inspiration behind the novel, political satire, speculative fiction, artificial intelligence, privacy concerns, current events, leadership, career transitions, writing, and the broader social questions that shaped the book. This is a fascinating discussion about storytelling, technology, democracy, and the future we may be creating today. Enjoy this interview. Learn more and get the book:James Chesterton Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with TEDx speaker, marketing executive, philanthropist, and author Jobert E. Abueva. Jobert's story is one of transformation, resilience, and reinvention. Born in the Philippines and raised across Nepal, Thailand, and Japan through his father's academic career, he developed a global perspective at an early age. Those experiences taught him that the most challenging journeys are often internal—and that personal growth begins when we are willing to cross our own thresholds. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, Jobert authored The Janus Plan, a framework designed to help individuals navigate change, rediscover purpose, and create meaningful new beginnings. As a senior marketing and philanthropy executive at ETS (Educational Testing Service) in Princeton, New Jersey, Jobert has built a distinguished career spanning Fortune 500 leadership, international branding, and global business development. Earlier in his career, while leading one of the world's most recognizable beauty brands, Herbal Essences, he experienced a profound period of burnout that ultimately became the catalyst for personal reflection, transformation, and the creation of The Janus Plan. In this conversation, we discuss leadership, burnout, reinvention, personal growth, marketing, global business, purpose-driven work, philanthropy, resilience, and the lessons learned from a life lived across cultures and industries. From his homes in New Hope, Pennsylvania, and New York City, Jobert shares valuable insights on finding clarity, embracing change, and building a more meaningful life. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Jobert E. Abueva:Jobert E. Abueva Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Army veteran, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and global leadership coach Neil Jurd. Neil is one of today's leading voices in leadership development, helping individuals, teams, and organizations build stronger leadership skills through practical, actionable strategies. As the author of The Leadership Book, he has made leadership principles easier to understand and apply in both professional and personal settings. Drawing from his military experience and years of coaching leaders around the world, Neil founded a rapidly growing online leadership training platform that delivers hands-on team development and leadership programs. His approach combines proven theory with engaging, real-world exercises designed to create lasting results. In this conversation, we discuss leadership, team building, personal growth, military lessons, business culture, communication, resilience, decision-making, and the inspiration behind The Leadership Book. Neil also shares insights from speaking at major events worldwide and appearing on many of today's top leadership podcasts. Whether you're a business owner, executive, manager, entrepreneur, coach, or someone looking to improve your leadership abilities, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and valuable takeaways. From his home base in the United Kingdom, we get into it all. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Neil Jurd:Neil Jurd Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed leadership coach, TEDx speaker, author, and organizational development expert Ralph Simone. For more than 25 years, Ralph has helped individuals, teams, and organizations elevate their performance, increase self-awareness, and unlock their full leadership potential. His latest book, Slow Down to Go Faster, explores the transformative power of intentional reflection, conscious leadership, and strategic pauses in a fast-moving world. As a Black Belt in karate, lifelong learner, and avid reader, Ralph brings a unique perspective to leadership development—one rooted in discipline, continuous growth, and the understanding that meaningful progress often begins by slowing down. We discuss the inspiration behind Slow Down to Go Faster, his TEDx talk The Power of Pause, leadership in today's world, personal growth, coaching, mindfulness, and the importance of creating space for better decision-making and stronger relationships. Ralph also shares the experience of writing a book alongside his son and how that collaborative process made him a more effective writer, communicator, father, and leadership coach. From his home base in New York, we cover leadership, purpose, family, coaching, learning, and much more. Enjoy this inspiring conversation. Learn more about Ralph Simone:Slow Down to Go Faster Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author, illustrator, storyteller, and historian Susan Billings Mitchell, whose lifelong passion for writing, teaching, history, and storytelling has inspired readers of all ages. Susan's journey began in elementary school when she won writing and poetry contests that sparked a love for storytelling. Over the years, she served as Editor-in-Chief of her high school newspaper, became a teacher, volunteered as a storyteller in schools and libraries, and expanded her creative talents into puppetry, costumed storytelling, and ventriloquism. We discuss her acclaimed historical series, Forever Stalwart in Missouri: A Time of Testing, a compelling true account following three pioneer families whose lives intersect with the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Kirtland to Manti. Originally written as a single large volume, the work was later transformed into a six-volume series to make it more accessible to readers. In this fascinating conversation, Susan shares insights on historical research, family history, pioneer life, faith, resilience, storytelling, writing, illustration, and preserving important stories for future generations. It's a remarkable discussion about history, heritage, perseverance, and the enduring power of storytelling. Tune in and enjoy. Learn more about Susan Billings Mitchell and her books:True Tales Turn Hearts Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Dick Larson, a 35-year volunteer with Share International, an international educational organization dedicated to sharing information about the Ageless Wisdom teachings and the emergence of Maitreya, whom they describe as the World Teacher for our time. According to Share International, humanity is living through a period of profound transformation. While the world faces ongoing challenges including war, conflict, environmental crises, poverty, homelessness, hunger, and social division, the organization teaches that a new era centered on justice, cooperation, sharing, freedom, and global unity is emerging. In this fascinating conversation, Dick discusses his decades of involvement with Share International, the teachings of the Ageless Wisdom, the role of Maitreya, spiritual evolution, world transformation, humanity's future, and the belief that positive global change is already underway. Whether you are interested in spirituality, metaphysics, comparative religion, consciousness, world transformation, or emerging spiritual movements, this interview offers a unique perspective on humanity's future and the search for meaning in challenging times. We cover the whole story. Enjoy. Learn more about Share International:Share International Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed author, editor, and filmmaker Daria Sommers, whose remarkable life journey spans continents, cultures, and powerful stories. Raised in Bangkok, Thailand, and other locations throughout Southeast Asia as the daughter of a USAID official, Daria developed a unique perspective on identity, belonging, and the global human experience. A graduate of Oberlin College, Daria has received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Sundance Institute, and the New York State Council on the Arts, while also earning fellowships from the MacDowell and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. As Managing Editor of the Veterans Breakfast Club magazine and someone deeply connected to both the veteran community and international life experiences, Daria brings a rare and compelling voice to storytelling. We discuss her new book, Sawadika American Girl, along with her upbringing in Thailand and Vietnam, her work in filmmaking and publishing, cultural identity, family history, writing, and the art of telling stories that often go unheard. This is an insightful conversation about memory, history, belonging, resilience, and the power of personal narrative. Enjoy this interview. More on Daria Sommers:Daria Sommers Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with speaker, mentor, thought leader, and founder of The Cohere Collective, Reese Brown. She is dedicated to helping individuals explore, develop, and define their personal pursuit of truth, purpose, and meaningful living. For more than eight years, Reese has studied the human experience through academic research, personal inquiry, spiritual practice, and transformational work with individuals and purpose-driven organizations. Her mission is to help people reconnect with their authentic selves and create lives that are aligned with their deepest values. Reese is the creator of The Coherence Matrix, a living framework designed to help individuals discover clarity, reconnect with their inner spark, align decisions with what matters most, and cultivate greater purpose and fulfillment. In this inspiring conversation from her home base in Dallas, we discuss personal transformation, spirituality, purpose, self-discovery, authenticity, conscious living, leadership, human potential, and the journey toward living a more meaningful life. This is a thought-provoking discussion for anyone seeking greater clarity, purpose, connection, and personal growth. Enjoy this powerful conversation. Learn more about Reese Brown and The Cohere Collective:https://www.thecoherecollective.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Shira Miller, an award-winning keynote speaker, two-time TEDx speaker, leadership expert, and Chief Communications Officer of a $3 billion organization. Shira has built a reputation helping leaders and teams improve employee engagement, strengthen workplace culture, increase retention, and lead with optimism during times of change. Through her innovative Activate the Remarkable™ Framework, Shira provides practical strategies that empower organizations to boost team performance, inspire motivation, create healthier workplace environments, and develop more effective leaders. Her insights are especially valuable in today's rapidly changing business landscape, where employee experience and organizational culture have become key drivers of success. In this engaging conversation, we explore leadership development, workplace communication, employee engagement, optimism, team culture, motivation, retention, and the power of creating remarkable workplaces. It's an inspiring and insightful discussion for leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, HR professionals, and anyone looking to elevate their impact at work. Tune in and enjoy. Learn more about Shira Miller:https://shiramiller.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with coach, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and life enthusiast Jim Hughes, founder of Untamed and creator of the Cast List Coaching methodology. Jim has lived a remarkable life—from running a multimillion-dollar engineering business in Australia to taking on extreme challenges and helping high-achieving founders and leaders unlock their true potential. Today, his mission is helping entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders become the person they truly want to be, rather than the person they feel they should be. We discuss his journey, leadership, entrepreneurship, personal transformation, coaching philosophy, and his upcoming book, "Who Got You Here, Won't Get You There," a practical guide for ambitious founders looking to achieve greater success and fulfillment. From his base in the United Kingdom, Jim shares powerful insights on mindset, growth, self-awareness, authenticity, leadership development, and building a meaningful life. Enjoy this inspiring conversation. Learn more about Jim Hughes:https://www.becomeuntamed.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with retired CDC research biologist, scientist, and author Dr. Michael Kosoy. For more than 25 years, Dr. Kosoy worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), studying infectious diseases that emerge in nature and affect human populations. His research took him to more than 30 countries and spanned disciplines ranging from molecular genetics and microbiology to ecology and large-scale ecosystem analysis. Throughout his distinguished scientific career, he authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications that continue to influence research worldwide. In this conversation, we explore his thought-provoking 2026 book, The Ten Dimensions of Kabbalistic Biology: A Scientist's Guide to Entering the Invisible World of Life. Drawing on decades of scientific investigation, Dr. Kosoy proposes that biology cannot be fully understood through observable data alone. He argues that unseen dimensions of life may play an important role in shaping health, disease, evolution, and ecosystems. We discuss the intersections of science and philosophy, the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the limitations of conventional biological models, and the possibilities that emerge when scientific inquiry is combined with broader perspectives on life and nature. From his base in Colorado, Dr. Kosoy shares a fascinating journey that bridges rigorous scientific research with profound questions about the invisible forces shaping our world. Enjoy this compelling conversation. Learn more:https://www.kabbalahbiology.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author, entrepreneur, speaker, and truth-teller Shermain Melton. Shermain's story is one of resilience, faith, courage, and authenticity. Growing up surrounded by poverty, gun violence, and drug activity, he overcame extraordinary circumstances to become a self-made, debt-free millionaire. Along the way, he faced another profound challenge: reconciling his Christian faith with the reality of being a gay man in communities that often rejected him for living his truth. For years, Shermain struggled with the feeling that he was being asked to choose between faith and authenticity. The journey cost him friendships, business opportunities, and acceptance in certain circles, but it ultimately led him to a deeper understanding of purpose, self-worth, and freedom. As the author of The Loneliness of the Accomplished Black Man, Shermain explores success, identity, survivor's guilt, and the hidden struggles that often accompany achievement. Today, he encourages others to stop shrinking themselves to fit into spaces that were never designed for them and instead live boldly and authentically. From his base in Phoenix, Arizona, we discuss faith, entrepreneurship, success, identity, resilience, personal growth, and the power of embracing who you truly are. This is an honest, moving, and inspiring conversation you won't want to miss. More Shermain:https://www.shermainmelton.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with entrepreneur, executive coach, business strategist, and leadership expert Jay Meacham. Known as the go-to mind coach for builders who want more from life, Jay helps residential home builders, contractors, tradespeople, and construction industry professionals break free from burnout, reclaim their time, strengthen their leadership, and build lives that are as solid as the homes they create. Growing up on an Iowa farm, Jay learned the value of hard work, resilience, and personal responsibility early in life. Those lessons helped carry him through a successful career in Fortune 500 leadership before he dedicated himself to serving the often-overlooked professionals who build and shape communities every day. Today, through coaching, mentoring, and strategic guidance, Jay works with builders and skilled trades professionals to develop stronger businesses, healthier mindsets, greater financial freedom, and more meaningful lives. His approach combines practical business strategies with personal growth principles designed to help clients create success both professionally and personally. From his base in Liberty, Missouri, we discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, mindset, business growth, work-life balance, personal development, construction industry challenges, and the importance of creating a purpose-driven life. This is an inspiring conversation for builders, contractors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone looking to build something meaningful. Learn more about Jay:Coach Jay Meacham Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer, author, humanitarian, speaker, poet, and NFL legend Nick Lowery. Nick joins us to discuss his powerful 2026 book, Naked and Alone with 80,000 People, a deeply personal exploration of perseverance, pressure, purpose, and the lessons learned from one of the most remarkable careers in professional football. Before earning induction into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2009, Nick was cut by eight NFL teams a total of eleven times. Most athletes would have walked away. Instead, he transformed rejection into fuel, eventually becoming the most accurate kicker in NFL history during his era and the all-time leading scorer for the Kansas City Chiefs. In this revealing conversation, Nick shares the mental strategies that helped him perform under extraordinary pressure in front of tens of thousands of fans, as well as the deeper personal lessons that shaped his journey from the NFL to Harvard, public service, philanthropy, and leadership. Beyond football, Nick has devoted decades to serving others. He played a role in helping launch AmeriCorps, led Champions for the Homeless, and founded the Nick Lowery Youth Foundation, organizations dedicated to helping vulnerable communities and empowering future generations. Nick is also an accomplished poet and writer whose work explores resilience, love, loss, service, and the defining moments that shape human lives. His new book captures the mindset, faith, determination, and heart that have characterized every chapter of his journey. This interview is especially meaningful for Kansas City fans, as Nick reflects on the relationships, memories, and values that made him one of the most beloved figures in Chiefs history. Get the book and learn more: Nick Lowery Official Book Website Naked and Alone with 80,000 People on Amazon If you enjoy inspiring stories about leadership, perseverance, sports psychology, personal growth, NFL history, Kansas City Chiefs football, and overcoming adversity, this conversation is for you. For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a special edition of the Famous Interviews & Neon Jazz series featuring vocalist and frontman Patrick Myers of the internationally acclaimed tribute band Killer Queen. We caught up with Patrick from his home base in the United Kingdom to discuss Killer Queen's ambitious 2026 U.S. tour, their remarkable history, and their upcoming stop in Kansas City on July 2, 2026, as World Cup excitement continues to energize the city. Founded in 1993, Killer Queen has become one of the most successful and respected Queen tribute acts in the world. Their first performances took place at University of London, mirroring the early history of Queen, who performed there decades earlier. The group's popularity quickly grew, leading to a residency at London's historic Strand Theatre and widespread coverage from the BBC, making them the first tribute act to establish a show in London's West End. Over the years, Killer Queen has built a worldwide reputation for recreating the energy, musicianship, spectacle, and magic of Queen's legendary live performances. Patrick Myers has earned international recognition for his remarkable portrayal of Freddie Mercury, capturing both the voice and charisma of one of rock music's most iconic performers. In this interview, we discuss the band's journey, their dedication to preserving Queen's musical legacy, life on tour, performing for audiences across the globe, and what fans can expect during their 2026 American tour. Get tickets and learn more: Uptown Theater Kansas City Events Calendar Killer Queen Official Website Whether you're a lifelong Queen fan or discovering the music for the first time, this conversation offers a fascinating look inside one of the world's premier tribute acts. For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with spiritual guide, color consultant, entrepreneur, author, illustrator, and educator Julie Grimm. Julie has lived on three continents, earned a Master's degree in Biology, written and illustrated a children's story, and built two successful businesses. Her unique life journey has blended science, spirituality, creativity, and personal growth into a mission focused on helping others discover their authentic selves and live more joyful, meaningful lives. Based outside of Boston, Massachusetts, Julie is passionate about helping people express their creativity, embrace their natural beauty, and step beyond limiting beliefs that keep them confined to expectations and routines. Through her work as a spiritual guide and color consultant, she encourages individuals to explore new possibilities and create lives aligned with their true purpose. In this fascinating conversation, we discuss her spiritual awakening, personal transformation, creativity, conscious living, intuition, self-discovery, entrepreneurship, beauty, color psychology, and the daily work she does to help others find greater fulfillment and joy. Julie also shares insights from her experiences across cultures and continents, her love of animals and reading, and the lessons she has learned throughout her personal and professional evolution. This is an inspiring discussion about spirituality, creativity, personal growth, and the courage to live authentically. Learn more about Julie Grimm: Spiritual Studies Institute For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Ulrika Torquato, the creator of Joyering®, an innovative practice and app designed to help people notice and appreciate the moments of joy that already exist in their everyday lives. Based in Switzerland, Ulrika brings a fascinating blend of experience from medicine, opera, the arts, and psychology. Her work explores how seemingly small moments of joy, connection, beauty, and presence can reveal what truly matters and influence the way we live, relate, and grow. Through Joyering®, Ulrika encourages people to cultivate awareness, gratitude, and meaning by recognizing the positive moments that often go unnoticed in the rush of daily life. Her approach combines science, creativity, mindfulness, and human experience into a practical and uplifting framework for well-being. In addition to her diverse background in medicine and music, Ulrika is pursuing postgraduate studies in palliative care psychology, where questions surrounding meaning, purpose, presence, resilience, and what truly matters become deeply significant. In this engaging conversation, we discuss Joyering®, happiness, mindfulness, emotional well-being, psychology, purpose, gratitude, creativity, personal growth, music, medicine, palliative care, and the search for meaning in modern life. This is an inspiring discussion about joy, human connection, awareness, and finding fulfillment through life's everyday moments. Learn more about Ulrika and Joyering®: Joyering Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with internationally recognized physician, healthcare executive, author, consultant, and CEO of Creo Strategic Solutions, Kevin Fickenscher. With more than four decades of leadership experience spanning healthcare, technology, organizational development, governance, and public policy, Dr. Fickenscher has helped guide transformational initiatives across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, China, India, and other regions throughout Asia. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has served as a healthcare policy advisor during multiple U.S. presidential campaigns and has held influential leadership roles focused on innovation, strategic transformation, and organizational effectiveness within some of the world's most complex systems. Dr. Fickenscher is also the author of The Persistence Factor, a practical framework for achieving meaningful results through disciplined persistence, strategic thinking, and effective leadership. His work continues to influence executives, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and organizations navigating rapid change. In this conversation, we discuss healthcare innovation, leadership, organizational transformation, change management, executive decision-making, public policy, business strategy, resilience, persistence, and the future of healthcare around the world. From his base in Maine, Dr. Fickenscher shares insights gained from decades of leading large-scale initiatives and helping organizations thrive in increasingly complex environments. This is a compelling conversation for healthcare professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, leaders, policymakers, and anyone interested in creating meaningful impact through leadership and persistence. Learn more about Dr. Kevin Fickenscher: Creo Strategic Solutions For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with award-winning executive coach, speaker, leadership advisor, and meditation teacher Rebecca Wilson. Recognized for her expertise in conscious leadership and sustainable high performance, Rebecca works with purpose-driven executives, founders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who want to lead with greater clarity, resilience, and impact. Rebecca operates at the intersection of leadership effectiveness, business strategy, mindfulness, and personal growth. Through her coaching and teaching, she helps leaders strengthen the inner foundations necessary for long-term success while remaining aligned with their values and purpose. In this engaging conversation, we explore conscious leadership, executive coaching, decision-making, mindfulness, meditation, emotional intelligence, leadership development, resilience, purpose-driven business, personal transformation, and what it takes to thrive in today's complex world. With a unique blend of strategic business insight and deep personal development expertise, Rebecca helps leaders quiet the noise, expand their perspective, and reconnect with what truly matters. Her work empowers individuals to lead more effectively while creating meaningful and sustainable results. This is an inspiring discussion for entrepreneurs, executives, business leaders, coaches, and anyone interested in leadership, self-awareness, growth, and performance. Learn more about Rebecca Wilson: Arbor Vida Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with veteran Middle East journalist, former CBS News and 60 Minutes producer, and author Amjad Tadros. For more than 30 years, Amjad Tadros worked behind the scenes helping international news organizations report from some of the world’s most complex and dangerous conflict zones. His book The Fixer: A Journalist’s Accidental Journey Through the Middle East reveals the hidden and often overlooked world of the “fixer” — the local journalist and producer who guides foreign correspondents through war zones, political upheaval, revolutions, and history in the making. Throughout his remarkable career, he worked closely with CBS News, 60 Minutes, and other international media outlets, helping journalists navigate conflicts and breaking news across Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, and the wider Middle East and Gulf region. Serving as the crucial bridge between foreign media and realities on the ground, he witnessed decades of global events firsthand. From his current home base in Jordan, we discuss his book, international journalism, war reporting, storytelling, Middle East history, political conflict, media ethics, life behind the camera, retirement, and the many unforgettable stories gathered throughout his extraordinary career. This is a fascinating and deeply insightful conversation about journalism, history, courage, and the unseen side of global reporting. Enjoy this interview with Amjad Tadros. More Amjad Tadros:https://www.amjadtadros.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with top-producing real estate advisor, entrepreneur, coach, speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author Debbi DiMaggio. Based in both San Francisco and Los Angeles, California, Debbi has built a remarkable 35-year career as a top-performing real estate advisor while also becoming a nationally recognized coach, leadership expert, and motivational speaker. She is the bestselling author of five books, including Mindset in Motion: Activate Your Purpose, Power and Peak Performance, and creator of the transformational 5-Step Mindset in Motion Method. Debbi also happens to be baseball legend Joe DiMaggio’s third cousin, and she believes they share the same relentless drive for excellence, discipline, and achievement. As founder of Foundation for Success and host of the Mastering the Art of Success podcast, she has spent decades empowering entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders, and individuals to achieve breakthrough results through mindset, action, clarity, and purpose-driven living. In this interview, we discuss real estate success, entrepreneurship, mindset, leadership, coaching, motivation, personal development, business growth, resilience, peak performance, success habits, and building a meaningful and impactful life. It’s a stellar story filled with inspiration, wisdom, and practical insight. Enjoy this interview with Debbi DiMaggio. More Debbi DiMaggio:https://debbidimaggio.com For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with researcher, educator, executive development leader, and author Dr. John Austin. Dr. Austin is the dean of the Honors College and the P.D. Merrill Endowed Chair of Business at the University of New England. For more than two decades, he has helped professionals, executives, and leaders learn how to lead, adapt, and make effective decisions in uncertain and rapidly changing environments. He believes that every person has the capacity to thrive in a chaotic world and has dedicated his career to developing techniques, strategies, and leadership frameworks that help people build confidence, resilience, adaptability, and clarity under pressure. From his home base on Peaks Island, Maine, we discuss leadership, uncertainty, executive development, decision-making, confidence building, business strategy, education, resilience, psychology, and how people can become stronger and more effective during times of disruption and change. This is a thoughtful and timely conversation filled with practical wisdom and leadership insight. Tune in and enjoy this interview with Dr. John Austin. More Dr. John Austin:https://certain-about-uncertainty.com/  For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Chief Learning Officer, leadership strategist, and human potential expert Ana Smith. Ana sees what many leaders miss — the untapped brilliance inside individuals, teams, and organizations. As the Chief Learning Officer at BrightFlare, she blends more than 20 years of experience across business, psychology, leadership development, and technology to help organizations unlock the human side of transformation. Throughout her career, she has coached thousands of executives, led global initiatives for major organizations including Microsoft, GE, HP, and American Express, and spoken on some of the world’s most respected stages, including TED. Her work focuses on leadership, mindset, emotional intelligence, innovation, organizational change, human behavior, and helping people realize their full potential. In this interview, we discuss executive coaching, leadership development, emotional intelligence, personal growth, business transformation, psychology, workplace culture, innovation, communication, and the incredible journey that took Ana from her roots in Mexico to becoming an internationally respected leadership expert in America. Enjoy this insightful and inspiring conversation with Ana Smith. More Ana Smith & BrightFlare:https://brightflare.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with founder of SolWomen, Nandita Mahadevan. She arrived in the United States at 21 with nothing but ambition and spent 25 years building the traditional checklist of success — climbing the corporate ladder, earning a C-suite title, building a home, marriage, and career. But when her 40s arrived, so did the unexpected challenges of perimenopause: exhaustion, brain fog, low libido, weight gain, and emotional overwhelm. After years of questioning herself and wondering what was wrong, she discovered that countless women were experiencing the same struggles in silence. Instead of accepting dismissal and quick fixes, Nandita chose to speak up — and women everywhere responded with “Me too.” Today, alongside business partner Lauren Colletti, she has left corporate life behind to build SolWomen, a movement dedicated to empowering women in midlife through functional medicine, mindset work, wellness education, emotional support, and the healing power of authentic sisterhood. In this interview, we discuss women’s health, midlife transformation, perimenopause, menopause awareness, hormonal health, emotional wellness, functional medicine, entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, corporate burnout, healing, mindset, and creating community during major life transitions. This is a deeply honest, inspiring, and important conversation. Enjoy this interview with Nandita Mahadevan. More Nandita Mahadevan & SolWomen:https://www.solwomen.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with full-time musician, author, speaker, and podcast host John Voelz. This dynamic creative is the host of the Gig to Live podcast and author of Becoming an Idea Mentalist: The Unusual Perspectives, Practices and Rituals of Idea People. Through his speaking, writing, music, and conversations, John explores creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, performance, and the realities of building a meaningful life as a working artist. He has spent years performing hundreds of shows annually, building audiences, working closely with venues, and learning firsthand what it truly takes to survive and thrive as an independent musician and entrepreneur. Those experiences have shaped his books, podcast, philosophy, and a lifetime of practical wisdom around creativity and idea-driven living. In this interview, we discuss music, entrepreneurship, creative thinking, innovation, podcasting, performing live, artistic growth, personal development, storytelling, audience building, writing, and the mindset required to sustain a long-term creative career. Dig this insightful and inspiring story with John Voelz. More John Voelz:https://johnvoelz.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with global keynote speaker, strategic advisor, CEO of mBolden, and co-founder of Be Uninterrupted, Suzanne Knight. She partners with Fortune 500 executives, government leaders, and high-growth organizations to turn strategy into measurable results — not through endless planning, but through better decisions, clearer priorities, disciplined execution, and stronger leadership alignment. Suzanne’s work focuses on one critical challenge: closing the gap between ambition and outcomes. Through impactful keynote speaking, executive advisory work, and leadership strategy, she helps organizations reduce friction, accelerate decision-making, improve accountability, and deliver results in environments where complexity, scale, and pressure are very real. In this interview, we discuss leadership, business strategy, organizational growth, executive coaching, decision-making, productivity, leadership development, entrepreneurship, scaling businesses, communication, accountability, operational excellence, and navigating complexity in today’s fast-moving world. This is a powerful conversation filled with insight, leadership wisdom, and practical strategies for professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and teams. Enjoy this interview with Suzanne Knight. More Suzanne Knight:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesuzanneknight/ mBolden:https://mbolden.co/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with filmmaker, animal activist, and President of the Humane Society in Maine, Christopher Walters. What begins as a chance meeting can sometimes spark something extraordinary. Thirteen years ago, Christopher walked into a boutique on Melrose Avenue and discovered not only remarkable art, but also the beginning of a lifelong friendship. That boutique belonged to Mike Norice — a visionary artist and fashion entrepreneur from Los Angeles whose work has inspired celebrities and everyday people alike. Drawn together by shared values, creativity, and mutual respect, Walters and Norice have now united their creative energies in ARTFULLY UNITED, a powerful documentary exploring art, transformation, connection, and the enduring strength of community. In this interview, we discuss filmmaking, documentary storytelling, artistic expression, activism, creativity, friendship, animal welfare, leadership, community impact, independent film, personal transformation, and the inspiring journey behind ARTFULLY UNITED. This is a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about art, purpose, collaboration, and the human spirit. Dig this interview. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chriswaltersproductions/ Article on ARTFULLY UNITED:https://www.laweekly.com/christopher-walters-new-powerful-documentary-artfully-united/  For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author and explorer Kimber Hardick. For midlife women who look fine on the outside but feel messy inside, her book An Invitation to Shine is a powerful call to stop disappearing in your own life. Part memoir and part reflection guide, this “REmemoir” explores identity, emotional awareness, healing, authenticity, and what it takes to reconnect with yourself without force, perfection, or performance. Kimber writes from lived experience rather than from a pedestal, exploring what happens when survival patterns harden into identity and when being “the strong one” leaves little room for being fully human. From her current base in Tulsa, Oklahoma, we discuss her life journey, creative work, emotional healing, midlife transformation, surfing in Panama, self-discovery, personal growth, and the message behind her deeply reflective writing. In this interview, we explore midlife reinvention, women’s empowerment, emotional resilience, healing, mindfulness, identity, self-awareness, authenticity, memoir writing, and learning how to feel fully alive again. Enjoy this thoughtful and inspiring conversation with Kimber Hardick. More Kimber Hardick & An Invitation to Shine:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kimberlivinglife/ Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1518449998760911/ Book on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFP4XDJM For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.