Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Friday, July 17, 2026

Dan Kachtik Interview | CrossFit, Fitness Transformation & Sustainable Health Habits

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Dan Kachtik, a 25+ year fitness professional, CrossFit gym owner, coach, and health educator based in San Antonio, Texas.

For more than two decades, Dan has dedicated his career to helping everyday people achieve lasting health and fitness—not through gimmicks or quick fixes, but by building sustainable habits that create lifelong change. Before opening King William District CrossFit, Dan spent a decade working as a trainer and manager inside large commercial gyms, giving him a unique perspective on what truly helps people succeed—and why so many fitness plans fail.

Over the past 15 years as a gym owner, Dan has coached hundreds of clients through remarkable physical and mental transformations. His philosophy centers on consistency, accountability, mindset, and creating realistic fitness habits that fit everyday life.

Whether you're just starting your fitness journey, looking to improve your health, or interested in coaching and entrepreneurship, this conversation delivers practical advice and inspiration.

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https://www.kingwilliamdistrictcrossfit.com/

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▶️ YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@rightonwithdan

💼 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-kachtik-596a6256/

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Ralph Kellogg Interview | Human-Centered Leadership, Mental Health & Authentic Leadership

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Ralph Kellogg—an HR executive, TEDx speaker, author, and advocate for human-centered leadership based in Omaha, Nebraska.

Throughout his leadership career, Ralph has become a powerful voice for creating healthier workplaces by encouraging leaders to embrace authenticity, resilience, emotional intelligence, and compassion. In this candid conversation, he shares the realities many executives experience but rarely discuss publicly: identity, perfectionism, mental health, burnout, belonging, shame, and the hidden emotional weight of leadership.

As an LGBTQ executive, Ralph offers a unique perspective on balancing professional success with personal authenticity. He reflects on the challenges of navigating expectations while building a meaningful career and explains why vulnerability and empathy are essential qualities for today's leaders.

Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, HR professional, manager, business owner, or someone interested in leadership and personal growth, this conversation delivers valuable insights on leading with purpose and humanity.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Rabesh Sukrajh Interview | From Burnout to Balance | Lifestyle Coach, Author & Corporate Success

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Rabesh Sukrajh—an award-winning author, lifestyle coach, corporate governance specialist, and business professional based in Cape Town, South Africa. After spending 18 years in the corporate world specializing in tax and corporate governance, Rabesh transformed his own experience with workplace stress into a mission to help professionals reclaim balance, purpose, and well-being.

Today, Rabesh coaches corporate professionals who feel overwhelmed by demanding careers, helping them move from burnout to balance through practical strategies focused on health, productivity, financial wellness, and personal fulfillment. His philosophy is simple: you don't have to sacrifice your life to build a successful career.

Whether you're a corporate executive, entrepreneur, business owner, manager, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, this interview offers practical wisdom on creating a healthier, more balanced future.

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https://rabeshsukrajh.com/

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Bren Marrick Interview | Dicks I've Met Online, Self-Discovery, Midlife Reinvention & Modern Relationships

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Bren Marrick, author of the bold, funny, and deeply honest memoir Dicks I've Met Online: Exploring Self-Discovery Through Uncomfortable Experiences.

More than a book about online dating, Bren's memoir is an exploration of self-worth, emotional growth, reinvention, and authenticity. Through humor, vulnerability, and candid storytelling, she examines what relationships, difficult choices, and life's unexpected twists can teach us about ourselves.

Bren shares her journey through midlife transition, emotional healing, and personal transformation, revealing how uncomfortable experiences often become the catalyst for greater confidence, resilience, and self-awareness. She didn't set out simply to tell dating stories—she set out to tell the truth about rebuilding a life when the one you've created no longer feels like your own.

Whether you're navigating relationships, considering a major life change, or simply enjoy honest conversations about growth and resilience, this interview offers plenty of wisdom, laughter, and inspiration.

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https://brenmarrick.com/

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Helen Sung Interview – Oracles (2026) | Big Band Jazz, Mentors, AI & The Future of Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and educator Helen Sung, celebrating the release of her stunning 2026 album Oracles.

Marking her big band recording debut, Oracles is a sweeping musical statement of freedom, unity, gratitude, and hope. At a time when the world faces division and uncertainty, Helen channels the enduring spirit of jazz—a music built on inclusion, collaboration, and creative expression. Through richly orchestrated compositions and inspired improvisation, Oracles reminds us that every voice has a place at the table.

The album also serves as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary jazz masters who shaped Helen's artistic journey. Each composition honors one of the iconic mentors from the inaugural class of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance.

Helen Sung has earned international recognition as one of today's most innovative jazz pianists and composers, and Oracles stands as one of the year's most meaningful and ambitious jazz releases.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Crispin Leyser Interview | Poker, Leadership & Better Decision-Making with The Winning Hand

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Crispin Leyser, former television executive, professional poker player, executive trainer, and founder of The Winning Hand. Originally from the United Kingdom and now based in Los Angeles for more than two decades, Crispin has built a unique career at the intersection of entertainment, strategy, psychology, and leadership.

After spending 17 years as Channel 4's Los Angeles-based consultant for acquisitions and co-productions and working as a professional poker player and instructor with the World Poker Tour, Crispin developed an innovative approach to executive leadership training.

Through The Winning Hand, he uses poker as a powerful game-based learning experience to teach leaders how to improve decision-making, manage uncertainty, assess risk, negotiate effectively, and think strategically under pressure. Poker mirrors many of the real-world conditions executives face every day, making it an ideal environment for developing better leadership habits.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, poker enthusiast, business leader, or someone interested in human behavior and decision science, this conversation is packed with practical insights and compelling stories.

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www.the-winning-hand.com

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Michelle Masters Interview | The Coaches' Coach on Neuroscience, Personal Growth & Transformation

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we welcome Michelle Masters, internationally acclaimed bestselling author, transformational coach, and widely recognized as "The Coaches' Coach." For more than three decades, Michelle has helped coaches, speakers, entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders unlock their potential through innovative personal development methods and transformational coaching.

Since 1995, Michelle has combined neuroscience-based change techniques, family constellation work, and quantum transformation approaches to guide lasting personal and professional breakthroughs. Her work has influenced thousands of clients and she has mentored leading coaches and speakers throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Whether you're a coach, entrepreneur, business leader, speaker, or someone seeking greater purpose and personal growth, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiring perspectives.

Learn more about Michelle Masters:
https://www.wiredformagic.com/

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