Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Filmmaker, Director & Producer Vaishali Sinha on Give It a Shot: The Race for Male Birth Control

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed filmmaker, director, and producer Vaishali Sinha about her eye-opening documentary Give It a Shot, which follows the global race to develop a reversible male contraceptive that could reshape family planning and change lives around the world.

Why has it taken so long for men to share the responsibility of contraception? That's the timely and urgent question at the heart of this compelling film. Blending humor, emotion, and scientific discovery, Give It a Shot follows decades of research into male birth control, centering on 83-year-old Indian researcher Dr. Sujoy Guha and a development team based in the United States.

In our conversation, we explore the documentary's fascinating scientific journey, the challenges of bringing a new contraceptive option to market, and the broader questions surrounding gender, reproductive responsibility, and the future of family planning. We also discuss Vaishali's filmmaking career, her award-winning work, and her commitment to creating films that encourage audiences to look more closely at the world around them.

It's an illuminating conversation about science, society, persistence, and the possibility of changing how the world approaches contraception.

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Founder & Author Chris Taylor on Leadership, Building Trust & The Corporate Cure

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Chris Taylor, author of The Corporate Cure and founder of Taylor’d Growth, about executive leadership, organizational health, building trust, and turning good intentions into meaningful results.

With more than 30 years of executive leadership and consulting experience, Chris has dedicated his career to helping leaders identify what's holding their organizations back and develop the clarity, trust, and strategies needed to move forward. His approach focuses on building stronger, healthier organizations where people and businesses can thrive.

In this conversation, we explore Chris's professional journey, the leadership lessons he's accumulated over three decades, and the insights behind his work with organizations navigating challenges and pursuing lasting improvement. We discuss the importance of trust, effective leadership, organizational culture, and understanding the underlying issues that can prevent teams from reaching their full potential.

Chris brings a wealth of experience, thoughtful perspective, and hard-earned wisdom to this engaging discussion about what it takes to lead well and create meaningful change.

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Co-Founder & Coach Kelsey Dunbar on Overcoming Adversity, Burnout & Rebuilding Your Life

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Kelsey Dunbar — Co-Founder of Suffer To Tougher, Co-Host of the Rebuild & Fulfill Podcast, Coach, and Bestselling Author — about adversity, resilience, personal growth, and finding a path forward when life feels overwhelming.

With more than 30 years of experience helping people create lasting change, Kelsey brings a deeply personal perspective to the challenges that can leave people feeling stuck. His own journey through adversity inspired him to dedicate his life to helping others rebuild—not simply by changing what they do, but by transforming how they think, respond, and grow through life's toughest moments.

Kelsey's message is powerful: you're not broken—you may simply be overloaded. Stress, burnout, setbacks, and everyday pressures can make it difficult to see a way forward. Through his work with Suffer To Tougher, he helps people recognize those challenges, develop new perspectives, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

In this conversation, we explore his unforgettable story, the lessons that shaped his mission, and what it takes to turn hardship into an opportunity for meaningful change. It's an honest and inspiring discussion about perseverance, self-awareness, and the strength to rebuild.

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CEO, Mom & Author Katie Regan on Building a 7-Figure Business Without Advertising

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Katie Regan — CEO, Mom, Entrepreneur, Networking Expert, and Author — about building a successful business through relationships, intentional networking, and good old-fashioned hustle.

Katie built a seven-figure business without advertising, proving that meaningful connections and strategic relationship-building can create powerful opportunities. Her entrepreneurial journey began as a side hustle while she worked in the corporate world. After graduating from college, she founded Kirkpatrick Group, a strategic and integrated communications firm. As demand for her expertise continued to grow, Katie made the leap to entrepreneurship full time, leaving her corporate job in early 2018.

In this conversation, we explore the decisions, determination, and relationship-building strategies behind her success. Katie shares insights into entrepreneurship, growing a business organically, balancing professional ambition with family life, and turning a side hustle into a thriving company.

It's an inspiring story about taking a chance on yourself, building genuine connections, and discovering just how far the right relationships can take you.

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Advisor to Founders & TEDx Speaker Mario Lanzarotti on Founder Mindset, Business Growth & Leadership

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Mario Lanzarotti, Advisor to Founders and TEDx Speaker, about entrepreneurship, business growth, leadership, and the mindset that separates thriving founders from those who struggle to scale.

Mario advises founders running seven- and eight-figure businesses and has worked with more than 2,000 founders across 15 countries. After building and exiting his own company in New York, he turned his attention to helping other entrepreneurs unlock their potential. His TEDx talk has been watched nearly three million times.

Mario's work centers on a powerful idea: the biggest obstacle holding a business back often isn't its systems or strategy — it's the founder. In this conversation, we explore the personal growth, self-awareness, leadership, and difficult realizations that can transform both a business and the person running it.

From his current home base in Germany, Mario shares insights from a fascinating international journey filled with entrepreneurial challenges, lessons, reinvention, and continued growth. We get into the business principles and life experiences that have shaped his path and continue to fuel his work with founders around the world.

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Multi-Instrumentalist Rob Scheps | Blue States (2026) | Core-tet, SteepleChase & More

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer Rob Scheps. With deep Kansas City roots, Rob returns to Neon Jazz to discuss his 2026 album, Blue States, and his latest chapter with the long-running Core-tet on the legendary SteepleChase label.

Building on a career defined by musical curiosity and consistently compelling recordings, Blue States finds Rob continuing to evolve the Core-tet sound. With a vibrant frontline featuring trumpet, soprano saxophone, and flute, the ensemble reimagines music by Shunzo Ohno, Carla Bley, Sam Jones, Ronnie Boykins, and John Abercrombie through its distinctive musical voice.

Rob is joined by pianist Jamie Reynolds, bassist David Kingsnorth, trumpeter Jim O'Connor and drummer Victor Jones for a project that blends thoughtful arrangements, adventurous interplay, and a deep respect for jazz tradition with a forward-looking spirit.

We explore the inspiration behind Blue States, Rob's return to SteepleChase, the evolution of Core-tet, his Kansas City connections, and the creative drive behind a career built on musical excellence. It's a fascinating conversation with an artist continuing to push forward while honoring the music and musicians who came before him.

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Business Scaling Architect and Leadership Mentor Lady Jen Du Plessis

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we sit down with Lady Jen Du Plessis — The Business Scaling Architect and Sovereign Leadership Mentor — for a fascinating conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, personal growth, and what it really takes to build lasting success.

After generating more than $400 million in revenue across multiple businesses, Lady Jen now helps established founders and CEOs strengthen their leadership, build high-performing teams, improve business systems, and develop strategic relationships. Her mission? Help entrepreneurs scale their businesses without allowing the business to consume their lives.

An award-winning international speaker, bestselling author, and host of three podcasts and the television show Business on the Vine, Lady Jen brings decades of experience and insight to the world of business and personal transformation.

From her home base in Virginia, we explore her rise to success, the dreams that drove her forward, the struggles that shaped her journey, and the lessons she has learned along the way. We also dive into sustainable business growth, leadership, team building, and the importance of creating a life that reflects your own definition of success.

It's an engaging conversation about ambition, resilience, purpose, and building a legacy while you're still living it.

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