Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Friday, November 13, 2026

NYC Vocalist & Educator Amy London on Alto Madness, Jazz & the Legacy of Swing 46

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York-based jazz vocalist, lyricist, and educator Amy London.

We take a deep dive into her exciting 2026 album, Alto Madness, and a remarkable life dedicated to music, creativity, and education. This FiveCat Records release marks her first solo album in eight years and captures the spirit, chemistry, and camaraderie of a special musical partnership.

Amy was a founding member of the acclaimed four-part harmony group The Royal Bopsters, with whom she toured and recorded two studio albums. On Alto Madness, she brings together an outstanding cast of jazz musicians, including Mike Hashim on alto saxophone, Janice Friedman on piano, Ralph Hamperian on bass, Mike Campenni on drums, and Ron Horton on trumpet and flugelhorn.

The album memorializes Amy's five-year weekly residency at the legendary New York jazz venue Swing 46, where she developed a close musical collaboration with bandleader and alto saxophonist Mike Hashim. Following 27 years of operation, Swing 46 closed in 2025 and reopened as Jazzcultural in March 2026.

We explore the making of Alto Madness, her musical journey, the Royal Bopsters, the New York jazz scene, jazz vocalese, musical collaboration, education, and the enduring magic of the jazz bandstand.

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https://amylondonsings.com/

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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Entrepreneur David Safeer on Cash Flow Management & Building a Cash-First Business

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with cash flow authority, business strategist, and architect of Cash-First Operating Systems David Safeer.

David is the founder of Cash is Clear® Learning Systems, where he helps small business owners and financial professionals understand cash flow, diagnose financial challenges, and make smarter operating decisions. His approach moves beyond traditional, backward-looking accounting reports to focus on what business owners really need to know: where their cash is going, why problems are happening, and how to build a more financially sustainable operation.

With more than 35 years of experience spanning over 40 countries, David brings a remarkable international business perspective to his work. His professional journey includes leadership roles with major global companies like Kodak and Dell, giving him a wealth of experience in business operations, financial management, and organizational strategy.

From his base in Salt Lake City, Utah, we explore the importance of cash flow management, the Cash-First Operating System, common financial challenges facing small businesses, business diagnostics, and how entrepreneurs can make better decisions with greater financial clarity.

It's an exceptional story of experience, innovation, entrepreneurship, and helping businesses understand the power of cash.

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https://cashisclear.com/

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Business Coach & Bestselling Author Eric Lofholm on Sales Success, Closing More Deals & Business Growth

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with sales trainer, speaker, business coach, and bestselling author Eric Lofholm.

With more than 25 years of experience and 15 published books, Eric has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and sales professionals increase revenue, attract more clients, improve their sales skills, and close more deals. Through his Sales Champion approach, he teaches people how to strengthen their sales fundamentals, communicate value more effectively, and build systems that produce consistent results.

In challenging economic times, weak sales systems get exposed quickly. Eric understands the importance of sharpening the fundamentals, developing confidence, connecting with customers, and creating meaningful business opportunities.

His journey includes working with Tony Robbins, building an impressive career in sales training and coaching, and drawing inspiration from his own lived experiences. We explore his philosophy, business lessons, personal story, and the strategies that help entrepreneurs and sales professionals reach their potential.

It's a terrific conversation about sales, leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience, and the mindset behind lasting business success. Tune in.

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https://saleschampion.com/

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Author & Speaker Kassandra Hamilton on Redefining Success & Human Sustainability

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with bestselling author, speaker, and human sustainability expert Kassandra Hamilton about redefining success, personal alignment, self-leadership, and creating a life that truly sustains us.

After nearly a decade working at the intersection of people, health, and systems, Kassandra experienced firsthand what can happen when achievement comes at the expense of personal wellbeing. That experience led her to ask an important question: What if success isn't about how much we can carry, but about creating a life and way of working that we can actually sustain?

Today, through her company Ready Set Realign, Kassandra works with individuals, leaders, and organizations to explore self-leadership, alignment, energy, capacity, and sustainable success. Her work challenges conventional ideas about achievement and encourages people to build lives and careers rooted in purpose, awareness, and genuine wellbeing.

We get into her personal journey, the lessons behind her philosophy, the importance of understanding our limits, and how individuals and organizations can rethink what it means to thrive.

It's quite a story of inspiration, hope, perspective, and truth.

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http://www.readysetrealign.ca/

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Naama on Songs from the Road: Jazz, Travel & the Emotions of Life in Motion

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC jazz singer Naama on her 2026 album, Songs from the Road.

Due out November 20, 2026, on La Reserve Records, this compelling new release was born from time spent in motion — trains, airports and unfamiliar streets. For Naama, traveling has always carried its own emotional rhythm. There's the excitement, anticipation and romance of arriving somewhere new. But there's another side to the journey, too: loneliness, uncertainty and the feeling of missing home.

That contrast between discovery and longing gives Songs from the Road its heart. Featuring an all-star band with Aaron Diehl on piano, Dave Baron on bass and Kyle Poole on drums, the album brings together exceptional musicianship and a deeply personal perspective.

We talk about the making of this project, the experiences that inspired it, life on the road, America today and much more. It's always wonderful to welcome Naama back to Neon Jazz for another great conversation.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Founder & Veteran Charles Peterson: From Army Counterintelligence Agent to Mentalist

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with U.S. Army veteran, former counterintelligence agent, entrepreneur, and founder of The Veteran Mentalist LLC, Charles Peterson.

Charles has taken an extraordinary path from military intelligence to the fascinating world of magic and mentalism. After serving as a U.S. Army Counterintelligence Agent, earning his MBA, and building a career in the corporate world, he created a unique professional identity blending performance psychology, storytelling, leadership, and the science of human behavior.

Today, Charles performs at wineries, breweries, and corporate events throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, captivating audiences while exploring how people think, make decisions, communicate, and connect. His work lives at the intersection of leadership, entrepreneurship, psychology, and the art of influence.

It's a stellar story of reinvention, curiosity, creativity, and a true Renaissance man who has turned an unconventional journey into something extraordinary. We get into his military background, his transition into mentalism, the psychology behind his performances, and much more.

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https://www.veteranmentalist.com/

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Marketing Leader Louis Anastas on Brand Strategy & the Power of Storytelling

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with marketing leader, brand strategist, and lifelong storyteller Louis Anastas about the intersection of marketing, creativity, technology, and the power of compelling storytelling.

Louis has built ideas across just about every medium imaginable — from broadcast television commercials and digital campaigns to long-form video, written content, large-scale touch-screen interactives, immersive experiences, a feature film, and a novel. With deep executive marketing experience and a maker's instinct, he brings a unique perspective to developing brands and transforming ambitious ideas into meaningful content.

Especially drawn to aerospace, emerging technology, and innovations with the potential to improve the world, Louis believes strategy only matters when it leads to stories and experiences that people can connect with and truly feel.

Originally from Ohio and now calling Los Angeles home, Louis shares insights into his creative journey, marketing philosophy, brand building, storytelling, and the importance of helping people understand and care about big ideas.

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https://louisanastas.com/

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