Barry Spaulding Interview | Army Veteran, Federal Law Enforcement Officer & Author of Dark Star

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we sit down with retired federal law enforcement officer, U.S. Army veteran, and author Barry Spaulding to discuss his remarkable life of service, storytelling, and creativity.

Based in Rhode Island, Barry is a devoted father of three and grandfather of seven who has fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a published author. His passion for writing began in high school, where he developed a love for fiction, fantasy, and imaginative storytelling that continues to inspire his work today.

Before embarking on his writing career, Barry served in the United States Army as a trained military journalist, writing for Army publications and working in public relations with the U.S. Army Test Command, helping showcase military research, development, and innovation during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He later dedicated nearly 32 years as a federal law enforcement officer, spending much of his career training and mentoring others while building a wealth of real-world experience that now informs his writing.

In this engaging conversation, Barry discusses his latest work, including Dark Star, his transition from military service and federal law enforcement to becoming a full-time author, the creative process behind his stories, and the lessons he's learned through decades of service, leadership, and lifelong learning.

Whether you're interested in military history, law enforcement careers, fiction writing, fantasy novels, author interviews, storytelling, veterans, or personal reinvention, this episode offers inspiring insights and memorable stories.

Learn more about Barry Spaulding and his books:
https://authorbarryspaulding.com/

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Dr. David Fish Interview | Overcoming Performance Anxiety with the READ Method & Zen Mindfulness

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Fish—performance anxiety specialist, founder of Rise Up Eight, creator of the READ Method, author, and mindfulness expert.

Dr. Fish helps professionals who excel in their careers but struggle when speaking in front of others. Whether it's a keynote presentation, team meeting, virtual conference, job interview, or high-stakes pitch, his innovative approach helps people transform anxiety into authentic confidence. Rather than fighting nervousness, his READ Method teaches individuals how to work skillfully with it, drawing on mindfulness practices rooted in his years of Zen training.

What makes Dr. Fish's story especially compelling is the origin of his work. Through dedicated Zen practice, he independently developed an approach to performance anxiety that later paralleled the teachings of Jon Kabat-Zinn, who also studied under Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn before bringing mindfulness into mainstream medicine. That shared lineage became the foundation for Dr. Fish's practical system for helping professionals communicate with greater clarity, presence, and confidence.

In this inspiring conversation, we explore performance anxiety, public speaking, executive leadership, mindfulness, confidence, communication, emotional resilience, Zen philosophy, and the practical techniques that have helped countless professionals unlock their full potential.

If you're interested in public speaking, executive coaching, leadership development, mindfulness, overcoming fear, communication skills, personal growth, career success, and mental performance, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

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https://riseupeight.com/ 

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Michael Ian Cedar Interview | Leadership Coach on Burnout, Executive Success & Mindset

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we sit down with mindset and leadership coach, executive facilitator, keynote speaker, and experiential leadership expert Michael Ian Cedar.

Based in New York City, Michael works with executives, high performers, and emerging leaders to regain clarity of mind, strengthen communication, lead with greater confidence, and avoid the burnout that often comes from carrying too much responsibility for too long. His coaching philosophy blends leadership development, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and practical strategies to help individuals create meaningful and sustainable success.

Before becoming a trusted executive coach, Michael led Broadway bus-and-truck tours across more than 130 cities and produced nationally touring competitive arts events that served over 40,000 performers annually. These experiences shaped his unique perspective on leadership, collaboration, resilience, creativity, and performance under pressure.

In this engaging conversation, Michael shares his remarkable career journey, explores the challenges facing today's leaders, discusses executive coaching, communication, workplace culture, burnout prevention, mindset, personal growth, and the surprising influence of tea and Zen tea culture on leadership, presence, and intentional living.

Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, manager, business owner, or someone striving to become a more effective leader, this interview offers practical insights for building a meaningful career while maintaining balance and fulfillment.

Learn more about Michael Ian Cedar:

• https://thelegacyofyou.com/
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Neal Bawa Interview | Silicon Valley Tech CEO, Real Estate Visionary & The Mad Scientist of Multifamily

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we sit down with Silicon Valley technologist, entrepreneur, investor, educator, and commercial real estate visionary Neal Bawa.

Known throughout the industry as the "Mad Scientist of Multifamily," Neal's remarkable journey began in India, eventually leading him to Silicon Valley, where he built a successful career as a technology CEO before transforming himself into one of the nation's most recognized voices in multifamily real estate investing. Today, he oversees a real estate portfolio exceeding $660 million, applying data, analytics, technology, and systems thinking to uncover investment opportunities and help others build long-term wealth.

As one of the most sought-after speakers in commercial real estate, Neal combines deep expertise in multifamily investing, market analytics, process optimization, outsourcing, entrepreneurship, and business leadership. His practical, data-driven approach has earned him a reputation as an innovator who helps investors make smarter, evidence-based decisions in an ever-changing marketplace.

In this engaging conversation, Neal discusses his incredible path from India to Silicon Valley, his transition from technology executive to real estate entrepreneur, the role of data and artificial intelligence in modern investing, building scalable businesses, leadership, commercial real estate trends, and the mindset required to continually reinvent yourself.

Whether you're interested in commercial real estate, multifamily investing, entrepreneurship, technology, AI, business strategy, financial freedom, leadership, or personal growth, this interview delivers valuable insights from one of the industry's most innovative thinkers.

Learn more about Neal Bawa:
https://grocapitus.com/

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Isabel Draughton Interview | Loud Whisper®, Conscious Leadership & Authentic Living

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we sit down with author, speaker, transformational and spiritual coach, conscious leadership mentor, and Loud Whisper® founder Isabel Draughton.

Born and raised in Africa, Isabel's life journey has taken her across cultures, continents, and seasons of profound personal transformation. Today, through her signature Loud Whisper® Method, she empowers high-achieving women to reconnect with their authentic voice, overcome patterns of self-abandonment, and move beyond survival and performance into lives grounded in purpose, wholeness, courage, and authenticity.

As the creator of Loud Whisper® and host of the Loud Whisper Podcast, Isabel has become a trusted mentor for women seeking deeper fulfillment in their leadership, careers, relationships, and spiritual lives. Her work blends conscious leadership, personal development, faith, emotional intelligence, and transformational coaching to help others create meaningful and lasting change.

In this inspiring conversation, Isabel shares her remarkable story of navigating identity, leadership, faith, and purpose while discovering the courage to stop living by expectations and start living from a place of authenticity. We discuss the power of self-awareness, the importance of finding your voice, conscious leadership, women's empowerment, personal transformation, and creating a life aligned with your deepest values.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, leader, coach, or someone seeking greater purpose and personal growth, this interview offers valuable wisdom and practical inspiration.

Learn more about Isabel Draughton:
http://www.isabeldraughon.com/ 

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Tara Mae Temple Interview | Healing, Mental Wellness, Faith & Life Hacks for Healing & Harmony

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with author, speaker, and women's advocate Tara Mae Temple to discuss her transformative journey of healing, resilience, and finding lasting inner peace.

Tara is the author of Life Hacks for Healing & Harmony, a powerful guide that combines personal experience, practical wisdom, faith, and evidence-based coping strategies to help others navigate emotional struggles and create a more balanced, fulfilling life. Her story of overcoming decades of mental and emotional challenges offers hope to anyone seeking healing, purpose, and personal growth.

With more than 15 years of experience in advertising, communications, healthcare fundraising, and marketing, Tara brings a unique perspective that blends professional expertise with deeply personal insight. During her own healing journey, she discovered practical tools that helped her overcome adversity, embrace resilience, and experience genuine harmony for the first time in her life.

In this conversation, we explore mental wellness, emotional healing, self-discovery, women's empowerment, faith, resilience, healthy coping strategies, and the inspiration behind Life Hacks for Healing & Harmony. Tara shares actionable insights that can help listeners facing life's challenges while encouraging hope, courage, and authentic transformation.

If you're interested in mental wellness, emotional healing, self-improvement, resilience, women's issues, personal development, mindfulness, faith, inspirational stories, and author interviews, this episode is for you.

Learn more about Tara Mae Temple:
https://www.tarasweetawakening.com/

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Frank Swart Interview | Funkwrench Blues – This Is the One! (raison d'être) | Jazz Fusion 2026

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Bay Area bassist, guitarist, arranger, composer, producer, and recording engineer Frank Swart, the creative force behind the acclaimed jazz fusion band Funkwrench Blues.

In this episode, Frank joins us to discuss his exciting 2026 album, This Is the One! (raison d'être), a vibrant recording co-produced with Brian Brinkerhoff that blends jazz, funk, blues, rock, and improvisational music into a bold and expressive listening experience. The album showcases the band's adventurous spirit, dynamic musicianship, and commitment to pushing creative boundaries.

Frank also reflects on his remarkable musical journey—from forming Funkwrench Blues in Boston to helping shape alternative rock history by recording the first-ever demos for the Pixies. Along the way, he has built a diverse career as a performer, composer, arranger, producer, and engineer while championing music as a force for creativity, inclusion, and cultural connection.

During our conversation, we explore the making of This Is the One! (raison d'être), the evolution of jazz fusion, improvisation as a social art form, the current state of music in America, and Frank's vision of creating multicultural, inclusive musical experiences that inspire interaction, reflection, and community.

If you're a fan of jazz fusion, funk, blues, progressive jazz, improvisation, instrumental music, independent artists, and behind-the-scenes music stories, this interview is packed with insight and inspiration.

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https://funkwrenchblues.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-the-one-raison-d-tre 

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