Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Friday, September 11, 2026

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.

More Jennifer: jenkaufman.com

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

Simone Basile & Antonio Cerfeda on Perspectives with John Patitucci and Much More

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Italy-based Jazz Guitarist Simone Basile and Drummer Antonio Cerfeda.

We dig into their new 2026 album Perspectives, a remarkable trio project featuring acclaimed bassist John Patitucci. Released by Encore Music, the album brings together three musicians in a deeply conversational setting, exploring composition, improvisation, sound and the many perspectives that shape a modern jazz experience. Perspectives was released April 24, 2026.

The album was recorded at the historic Bunker Studio in New York, with Simone Basile writing and conceiving the entire project. The music grew out of a long international journey that took him through China, Japan and the United States, eventually leading to his meeting with John Patitucci during a June 2025 New York stop.

In this tandem interview, we talk about Simone and Antonio's musical roots, how they met, their evolution as musicians, the making of Perspectives, working with John Patitucci, recording in New York, international touring, composition, improvisation and the creative process behind this exciting new jazz project.

The album features eight tracks, including “Back Home,” “Bouncin',” “Federica,” “Is That Real?,” “Yin and Yang,” “Perspectives” and “To Johnny.”

Dig into this conversation with Simone Basile and Antonio Cerfeda and discover the story behind Perspectives.

GET THE ALBUM:
Simone Basile — Perspectives on Bandcamp

Dig the jazz, my friends.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Peruquois on Music, Healing & Women's Transformation | Famous Interviews & Neon Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of a hybrid Famous Interviews & Neon Jazz interview with World-Renowned Vocalist, Composer & Women's Transformational Leader Peruquois.

From her base in Moscow, we get into the extraordinary life and work of an artist who has spent more than 35 years exploring the intersection of music, healing, feminine transformation and the human voice.

Born in Australia, Peruquois was conservatory-trained in jazz before embarking on a remarkable musical journey shaped by decades of immersion in Native American, Indian classical and Middle Eastern vocal traditions.

Her work brings together music, voice, consciousness and personal transformation in a way that defies easy categorization. Her voice has been scientifically measured as one of the most powerful healing instruments on the planet, adding another fascinating dimension to her decades-long exploration of sound and transformation.

n this powerful conversation, we explore Peruquois' musical roots, jazz training, world music influences, vocal traditions, healing through music, women's transformational work, the power of the human voice, feminine energy, creativity, spirituality and the journey that has shaped her life's work.

From Australia to the world stage and now based in Moscow, Peruquois has created a body of work that connects cultures, musical traditions and transformational practices.

This is a conversation about sound, healing, the voice, music, women, transformation and the extraordinary journey of one artist who has spent decades exploring what music can truly do.

We cover the whole story and more. Enjoy this interview with Peruquois.

MORE PERUQUOIS:
Peruquois Official Website

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Speaker, Trainer & Founder of JournalingFix Aine Kmen

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Speaker, Trainer & Founder of JournalingFix Aine Kmen.

From her base in San Diego, Aine helps high-performing people and teams think more clearly under pressure, focus on what actually matters, and get unstuck faster.

To do that, she created JournalingFix, a system of science-backed quick-writing protocols designed to target the specific cognitive states that can slow down high performers — including task avoidance, circling thoughts, scattered attention, difficulty focusing, and staying productive during unstructured time.

Aine has spent the last decade working inside early-stage startup teams across the United States, Europe and Brazil, gaining firsthand experience with the pressure, uncertainty and constant demands that come with high-performance environments.

She founded JournalingFix in late 2025, turning years of experience working with people and teams into a practical system designed to help people use writing as a tool for clearer thinking and better focus.

In this conversation, we explore journaling for productivity, cognitive performance, focus, procrastination, task avoidance, overthinking, mental clarity, high-performance teams, startup culture, workplace productivity and the science behind quick writing protocols.

How can a few minutes of intentional writing help you get unstuck? Why do high performers sometimes struggle with scattered attention and task avoidance? And how can structured journaling help people think more clearly when the pressure is on?

Aine Kmen takes us through the whole journey — from years inside startup environments to creating a new approach to focused thinking with JournalingFix.

We cover the whole journey. Enjoy this interview.

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Aine Kmen on LinkedIn

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Former Wildland Firefighter, Master NLP Practitioner & Instructor Thomas Wurm

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Former Wildland Firefighter, Master NLP Practitioner, Healing Arts Practitioner & Instructor Thomas Wurm.

These days, Thomas helps people who are carrying invisible emotional burdens and feel anxious, unworthy, unlovable, or trapped in repeating patterns they can't seem to think their way out of.

His approach brings together NLP, hypnosis, Mental & Emotional Release®, Qigong, and somatic healing to help clients explore the deeper roots behind the challenges they experience.

We get into NLP and personal development, hypnosis, emotional healing, trauma patterns, nervous-system regulation, somatic healing, Qigong, limiting beliefs, emotional release, mindset and the search for lasting change.

It's a powerful conversation about understanding what may be happening beneath the surface — and finding new ways to move forward.

From wildland firefighting to healing arts, Thomas Wurm has taken an extraordinary path.

We get into a stellar story. Enjoy this interview.

MORE THOMAS WURM:
Mountain Mind Mastery

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Inspiring Swiss Travel Queen, Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Author & Podcaster Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Inspiring Swiss Travel Queen, Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Author, Magazine Editor, Storyteller, Speaker & Podcaster Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis.

From guiding travelers across six continents to interviewing inspiring people from around the world, Elisabeth believes that every journey has the power to change a life.

Swiss-born and Cyprus-based, Elisabeth has spent a lifetime exploring both the world and the human spirit. She speaks six languages, has traveled to more than 100 countries, worked as a worldwide tour guide for 11 years, and later spent 17 years as a conference interpreter across Europe.

Today, she is the host of the Most Memorable Journeys podcast and the author of 1 Suitcase, 1000 Stories, a heartfelt collection of true travel adventures, unforgettable encounters and life lessons gathered from around the world.

In this fascinating conversation, we get into Elisabeth's extraordinary journey through travel, storytelling, personal transformation, coaching, hypnosis, cultural experiences, human connection and the lessons that come from seeing the world.

What happens when a lifetime of travel becomes a roadmap for living? Elisabeth shares the stories, experiences and wisdom behind her remarkable life — and why the journeys we take can sometimes transform us in ways we never expected.

We get into an incredible story.

Enjoy this interview with Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis.

MORE ELISABETH:

The Soul Kit

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Stella Heath: For Billie | Honoring Billie Holiday’s Legacy | Neon Jazz Interview

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Bay Area jazz vocalist Stella Heath.

In this conversation, we explore Stella’s debut album, For Billie, and the remarkable story behind her journey into the world of jazz. Nearly seven decades after Billie Holiday died in 1959, the singular voice and uncompromising artistry of Lady Day continue to resonate—and Stella Heath is bringing that legacy to a new generation.

On For Billie, Stella shines a light on Holiday’s enduring influence with a thoughtfully curated collection of songs connected to one of the most important and revealing artists in jazz history. Her approach is not simply about looking backward. It is about discovering what Billie Holiday’s music still has to say in 2026.

Raised in Petaluma, California, Stella grew up surrounded by music thanks to her mother, a passionate music lover who helped shape her artistic path. Now based in the Bay Area jazz scene, Stella is beginning to make her mark with a distinctive voice, a deep respect for jazz history and a vision that reaches well beyond the traditional boundaries of the music.

As her reputation continues to grow, 2026 could be the year Stella Heath makes her leap onto the global jazz stage.

We talk about Billie Holiday, For Billie, Stella’s musical upbringing, her life as a jazz vocalist, the power of Lady Day’s legacy and what comes next.

Enjoy this conversation with Stella Heath on Neon Jazz.

🎵 Get the album — For Billie:
Stella Heath — For Billie on Bandcamp

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