Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Friday, September 11, 2026

Author Pardis Mahdavi on Education, Human Rights, Leadership & the Future of Learning

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Author, Recovering Academic, CEO, Founder & Educator Pardis Mahdavi for a fascinating conversation about education, leadership, human rights, academia and the future of learning.

Pardis Mahdavi has published seven non-fiction books and two edited volumes and holds a BA from Occidental College, along with two master’s degrees and a PhD from Columbia University. An expert on human rights and education policy, she is also widely known as an education futurist.

Before stepping away from academia to found Entheon Journeys, Pardis served as President of the University of La Verne and as Provost and Executive Vice President at the University of Montana. From her base in Arizona, we explore her remarkable journey through scholarship, higher education leadership, writing, entrepreneurship and the evolving landscape of education.

It's a conversation about where education has been, where it's going, and what it means to rethink the systems that shape how we learn, lead and live. Enjoy this interview!

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Dr. Alan Bauman on Hair Restoration, Hair Transplants, Innovation & Giving Back | Famous Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Founder, CEO and Hair Restoration Surgeon Dr. Alan Bauman, a pioneering specialist whose career has been dedicated to helping people protect, enhance and restore the appearance and health of their hair and scalp.

Dr. Bauman founded his medical practice in Boca Raton, Florida, in 1997 and has since treated nearly 36,000 patients and performed more than 14,000 hair transplant surgeries. His compassionate, patient-centered philosophy and individualized artistic approach have helped establish an international reputation that attracts patients from around the world.

In this conversation, we explore Dr. Bauman's journey in hair restoration, his approach to advanced hair transplant surgery, the importance of individualized patient care, and what separates a specialist from a practitioner simply entering the field. We also talk about his philanthropic pursuits and charitable work with the military community, revealing another important side of his professional mission.

This is a conversation about medicine, entrepreneurship, innovation, compassion, service and making a meaningful difference in people's lives. Enjoy this story and interview.

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CEO & Founder Inga Faison Cavitt on the Introvert Advantage, Authentic Leadership & Business Growth

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with CEO and Founder of the Introvert Advantage Accelerator Inga Faison Cavitt.

Inga left engineering to pursue a life built around faith, family, freedom, flexibility and fitness—and along the way discovered that business growth doesn't have to mean constant pressure, endless output or sacrificing who you are.

She generated top 5% sales results without high-pressure tactics, using genuine leadership to drive growth, empower teams and build meaningful relationships. Today, she works with female founders and solopreneurs, helping them grow successful businesses while protecting their authenticity, energy and freedom.

Inga challenges the traditional idea that entrepreneurs have to constantly hustle to create consistent income. Instead, she teaches a more strategic, streamlined approach to business growth, helping entrepreneurs focus their time and energy where it can make the greatest impact.

We get into her journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, the Introvert Advantage, authentic selling, leadership, sustainable business growth, female entrepreneurship, solopreneurship, productivity and creating a business that supports the life you actually want.

It's a conversation about working smarter, leading authentically and building success without burning yourself out.

We cover the whole story.

Enjoy this interview with Inga Faison Cavitt.

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John Pachnos on His New 2026 Jazz Album, Bass & His Musical Journey | Neon Jazz Interview

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New Jersey-based Upright & Electric Jazz Bassist John Pachnos.

We dig into John's new self-titled 2026 debut album, his career in music, his development as a bassist, and the many different musical worlds he has explored along the way. The album features seven original compositions and showcases a young bassist and composer with a distinctive musical voice.

Born and raised in a small town in northwest New Jersey, John's first exposure to music came when he was just 3 years old, after hearing his older sister practicing piano. He later experimented with piano and drums before discovering the bass at age 13 — an instrument that ultimately stuck.

John went on to study at Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts, where he studied with renowned bassist Kenny Davis. After graduation, his career took him in a variety of directions, including jazz clubs, rock bands, musical theatre pit orchestras and cruise ships throughout the northeastern United States.

His new album John Pachnos brings together longtime musical friends and collaborators from his Rutgers years, including Carter Vames, Caleb Heinze, Frankie Midnight and Justin Vedovelli. The record blends jazz with elements of funk, rock, Latin music and Greek musical influences.

In this conversation, we talk about learning the bass, finding his musical identity, growing up in New Jersey, Rutgers, jazz education, cruise-ship gigs, musical theatre, playing rock, composing original music, recording his debut album and building a career as a working musician.

Dig into this conversation with John Pachnos and discover the story behind his new album and his journey as a bassist.

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I Learned About 9/11 in Venice, Italy: My Journey Home to America | A 2022 Book Essay by Joe Dimino

Welcome to a special new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we take a moment to remember and honor the 25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks in America.

At the time, I was 28 years old and backpacking through Italy and France when I learned about the attacks in the back of a water taxi in Venice, Italy. What followed was an unexpected and unforgettable journey as I tried to make my way back home to America in the aftermath of 9/11.

This is the full story in my own words—the moment I learned what had happened, the experience of being an American overseas during one of the defining moments in modern history, and the long journey home.

In 2002, I also wrote an essay about the experience that was published in the anthology United Against Terrorism: An Anthology for Peace, with proceeds benefiting the 9/11 fund.

Twenty-five years later, I wanted to tell the story again and remember what that moment felt like from thousands of miles away.

This is a personal story about September 11, 2001, America, travel, uncertainty, coming home, memory and the experiences that stay with us forever.

Here’s the full story—in my words.

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Founder Luke Mickelson on Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Leadership & Making an Impact

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Founder, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur & Author Luke Mickelson.

Luke grew up as a hardworking farm kid in the small town of Kimberly, Idaho, where community, character and service were simply a way of life. An avid athlete and lifelong competitor, he poured his energy into youth programs, coaching and mentoring—developing a passion for people and a natural talent for leadership.

That same drive carried into his professional career in business, but Luke eventually realized something was missing. In 2012, driven by a desire to make a deeper impact, he founded Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built around one simple but powerful mission: “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.”

What began as a local effort grew into a movement dedicated to building and providing beds for children who don't have one. Luke's story is about entrepreneurship with purpose, servant leadership, community, resilience and turning a simple idea into an organization that has touched countless lives.

We cover the whole story—from growing up in Idaho and learning the values of hard work and service to building a nonprofit movement and discovering what it really means to make a difference.

It’s an inspiring conversation about purpose, leadership, philanthropy, entrepreneurship and helping others.

Enjoy this interview with Luke Mickelson.

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Advocate Jennifer Kaufman on Autism, Grandparenting, First Responders & Neuroinclusive Workplaces

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Speaker, Author, Autism Advocate, Autism School Principal & Autism Grandmother Jennifer Kaufman.

Jennifer brings a truly unique perspective on autism, shaped by nearly 20 years of leading schools for students with autism and special needs and her personal experience as the grandmother of an 8-year-old on the spectrum.

She's the author of Grandparenting on the Spectrum: A Journey from Both Sides of the Desk, presents workshops for grandparents nationwide, and is the founder of First Response Autism, where she trains police departments and first responders to better understand and support individuals with autism in their communities.

Jennifer's work has expanded into the corporate world with the launch of The Kaufman Inclusion Group™, bringing her Kaufman Inclusion Framework to corporate C-suites and HR teams to help organizations build genuinely neuroinclusive workplaces.

In this powerful conversation, we explore autism advocacy, special education, grandparenting an autistic child, autism safety, first-responder training, neurodiversity in the workplace, inclusion, leadership and Jennifer's mission to create better understanding across communities and organizations.

It’s a story you need to hear. Enjoy this interview with Jennifer Kaufman.

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