Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Acclaimed Jazz Pianist & Vocalist Eric Byrd

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed jazz pianist and vocalist Eric Byrd. On this episode, we dive into his new 2025 CD Echoes of Arrival, his life in jazz, and the enduring legacy of The Eric Byrd Trio (EBT). For more than 25 years, the trio has brought the spirit of swing, bebop, gospel, and the blues to audiences around the world, earning widespread respect for their soulful and dynamic sound.

Winners of the Maryland State Arts Council Independent Artist Award, The Eric Byrd Trio has also received a Governor’s Citation from Larry Hogan honoring two decades of global performances. Eric has been playing professionally for over 30 years, blending swinging bebop lines, gospel-infused harmonies, and blues-driven expression into a distinctive performance style. A Grammy Award voter, Eric has performed with jazz legends including Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Tim Green, Warren Wolf, Charlie Byrd, and many others. We dig into the music, the journey, and the story behind the new album. Dig this conversation.

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Podcaster, Performance Coach, Speaker, Dyslexia Advocate & Author Pamela Cass

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Pamela Cass—podcaster, performance coach, speaker, dyslexia advocate, and author—whose life and work embody resilience, reinvention, and purpose. Pamela is the co-host of the popular podcast Reignite Resilience and co-author of The Quiet Gift, a powerful new book exploring self-worth, healing, and finding your voice after feeling unseen.

A professional coach, speaker, realtor, and instructor, Pamela helps leaders and entrepreneurs rediscover performance and fulfillment through self-awareness and authenticity. A cancer survivor and lifelong learner living with dyslexia, her journey is one of courage, perspective, and the power of starting over. In this conversation, we cover her personal story, her work in advocacy and coaching, and the insights behind her new book. We get into it all. Enjoy this interview.

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AI Engineering Leader & Author of AI for the Rest of Us Sairam Sundaresan

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with AI Engineering Leader and Author Sairam Sundaresan, a technology expert with over 15 years of experience working at companies including Qualcomm, Intel, and Valeo. Sairam is the author, illustrator, and educator behind the upcoming book AI for the Rest of Us, an illustrated guide designed to make artificial intelligence clear, practical, and accessible—without the hype.

Through his widely read newsletter Gradient Ascent, followed by more than 20,000 readers including Silicon Valley leaders and top academic researchers, Sairam is on a mission to show that learning AI does not require a PhD. He is deeply passionate about helping business leaders, teams, and curious professionals cut through the noise, understand how AI really works, and discover meaningful ways to apply it in both their work and everyday lives. From his base in India, we dig into his journey, his teaching philosophy, the future of AI literacy, and much more. Enjoy this interview.

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Visionary Founder of Deux Mains & Author Julie Colombino-Billingham

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Julie Colombino-Billingham, visionary founder of Deux Mains and author, whose work sits at the powerful intersection of fashion, ethics, and social impact. Julie leads a Fair Trade Certified, women-owned, solar-powered fashion brand born in Haiti, dedicated to creating dignified jobs, fair wages, and sustainable opportunities for Haitian artisans.

After witnessing the devastation of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Julie transformed compassion into action, evolving from humanitarian aid worker into a social impact entrepreneur. Through timeless design and ethical craftsmanship, Deux Mains proves that luxury and purpose can coexist beautifully. In this conversation, Julie shares her inspiring journey, the mission behind her brand, her new book, and her belief that fashion can be a meaningful force for good. We get into resilience, empowerment, ethical business, and much more. Enjoy this interview.

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Journalism Graduate & Podcast Host Noah May

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series … On this episode, we talk with Podcast Host Noah May. He is the creator and voice behind The Lethal Venom Podcast, a show centered on real talk, honest conversations, and a wide range of topics where he speaks nothing but the truth.

An Auburn University alum with a bachelor’s in journalism, Noah brings curiosity, clarity, and authenticity into everything he does. Outside of podcasting, he enjoys music, reading, writing, YouTube, and time with family and friends.

His journey hasn’t been easy—Noah has navigated mental health struggles since age 13 while still pushing toward his future goals. From his base in Alabama, he shares a powerful perspective on resilience, creativity, and becoming who you’re meant to be.

Dig into this great conversation. Enjoy the interview.

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Podcaster, Coach & Reinvention Partner for GenX Professionals Shelley McIntyre

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Podcaster, Coach & Reinvention Partner for GenX Professionals Shelley McIntyre.

Shelley works with GenX professionals who are ready to walk away from corporate life and build work that actually fits. A certified coach with a background in strategy and tech, she brings deep clarity and creative insight to the messy, exhilarating process of starting over in midlife.

She is the creator of Burn the Map, a podcast and coaching practice that helps midlife professionals drop outdated identities, rethink success, and design a career path that’s truly their own. Whether someone is preparing for their exit or already out the door, Shelley helps them stop performing roles they’ve outgrown and start constructing a life and career aligned with who they are today.

We get into reinvention, mindset shifts, GenX work culture, the courage to rebuild, and the real stories behind her mission. Dig this story and interview.

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Motivational Speaker & Podcast Host Hollis Peirce

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Motivational Speaker & Podcast Host Hollis Peirce, an extraordinary individual who blends sharp dry humor, dark wit, and powerful resilience to navigate life with a disability.

Diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy at six months old, Hollis defied early expectations and pursued a life defined not by limitations, but by ambition and creativity. He earned a bachelor’s degree in History (2015) and a master’s degree in History with a specialization in Digital Humanities (2019).

In 2009, he founded the Ottawa Power Wheelchair Hockey League, creating a vital community for athletes with disabilities. He also spent his youth volunteering at local music festivals, contributing to the arts and culture of his region.

His impact was formally recognized in 2024 when he received the Governor General of Canada's Meritorious Service Medal, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors.

We dig into his story of grit, perspective, humor, advocacy, and the deeper mission behind his work today. He’s incredible. Enjoy this interview.

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