Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Friday, February 13, 2026

Culinary Herbalist, Business Strategist, Speaker & Author Samantha Jones

Welcome to a new edition of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino 🎙️ On this episode, we talk with Samantha Jones — Culinary Herbalist, Business Strategist, Speaker & Author.

Samantha teaches high-performing women and business owners how to scale with ease, lead with humanity, and nourish their bodies without sacrificing ambition. She is the founder of Cre8Wise Movement, a consulting and operations company serving dental practices, and Bloom & Bee Wellness, a lifestyle brand centered on culinary herbalism, well-being, and retreat experiences.

Blending operational excellence with wellness fluency, Samantha bridges strategy with intuition and business growth with nourishment. From her base in Bonner Springs, Kansas, she shares a powerful story of vision, leadership, and sustainable success.

In this episode, we discuss:

Scaling a business without burnout
Leadership rooted in humanity
Culinary herbalism and holistic wellness
Supporting high-performing women entrepreneurs
Her upcoming April 2026 book Stirred By Earth

This conversation is perfect for entrepreneurs, women in leadership, wellness advocates, and business owners seeking balance and long-term growth.

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https://www.cre8wise.com/

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Workplace Learning and Performance Improvement Consultant Deborah Laurel

Welcome to a new edition of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino 🎙️ On this episode, we talk with Deborah Laurel, Workplace Learning and Performance Improvement Consultant and founder of Laurel and Associates.

For over 40 years, Deborah has helped organizations across the globe build stronger teams and more effective workplaces. Her consulting work has taken her to Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Equatorial Guinea, Jordan, Croatia, and the United Arab Emirates — delivering leadership development, performance improvement, and workplace culture transformation strategies worldwide.

In this conversation, we discuss:

How to create and maintain a positive workplace culture
Strategies to improve employee retention
Building supportive environments where people want to stay
Leadership development and performance improvement
Lessons learned from four decades of global consulting

If you're a leader, HR professional, entrepreneur, manager, or team builder looking to improve workplace culture and performance, this episode is packed with practical insights.

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https://www.laurelandassociates.com/

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Owner of European Autowerks & Founder of Fuel Coaching Eric Svedberg

Welcome to a new edition of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino 🎙️ On this episode, we talk with Eric Svedberg, Owner of European Autowerks and Founder of Fuel Coaching.

With over 30 years in the automotive repair industry, Eric has been in the trenches and cracked the code on what separates struggling shops from wildly profitable ones. As a shop owner and business coach, he helps service-based business owners — especially in automotive repair — transform their operations from chaotic to systematized, scalable, and highly profitable.

In this conversation, we cover:

Why most auto repair shops struggle with profitability
The systems that create operational clarity
Leadership and team alignment strategies
How to turn chaos into consistent revenue
Lessons learned from 30+ years in the automotive industry

If you are an auto repair shop owner, entrepreneur, service-based business operator, or someone looking to improve systems and profitability, this episode delivers practical, real-world insights.

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

LA-based Jazz Singer & Songwriter Becca Hannah on Tonight in My Dreams (2026) | Neon Jazz Interview

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring LA-based jazz singer and songwriter Becca Hannah.

We sit down with Becca to talk about her debut 2026 album, Tonight in My Dreams, and her lifelong journey in the arts. With a voice that feels pulled from another era and a deeply personal writing style, Becca blends jazz, R&B, soul, and blues into a sound that is both timeless and emotionally raw.

Originally from Boston, Becca shares her deep love for her hometown and the leap of faith that led her to Los Angeles nearly two years ago to fully pursue her singing and songwriting career. She opens up about how writing and singing come more naturally than speaking, how her stream-of-consciousness approach fuels her work, and why the stage has called to her since toddlerhood.

This conversation dives into music, identity, creative vulnerability, and the courage it takes to follow your calling. Settle in and enjoy the full story.

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BLCK Madonna on Between the Lines (2026) | Harlem Jazz Vocalist Interview | Neon Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Harlem-based Ghanaian/American vocalist BLCK Madonna.

We take a deep dive into her debut album, Between the Lines, releasing March 27, 2026 on all major streaming platforms via The Noir Collective / Downtown Music. This powerful and deeply personal project reimagines seven jazz standards through the lens of identity, memory, and emotional truth.

BLCK Madonna is the artistic moniker of vocalist Ana Hoffman, whose shimmering soprano and rich, dusky lower register explore the intersection of jazz tradition, cultural identity, and contemporary expression. Born biracial and raised bicultural, Ana’s path to jazz was unexpected—she was a pharmacy major in college when music chose her during a profound personal reckoning.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss her journey into jazz, the meaning behind Between the Lines, the Harlem music scene, reinterpreting standards for a new generation, and carving out a voice that honors both heritage and innovation.

If you love modern jazz vocals, jazz standards, contemporary reinterpretations, or discovering new jazz artists, this interview is for you.

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Business Strategist, Speaker & Creator of the Alignment & Leadership Framework Taryn LaRae Gordon

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we talk with business strategist, speaker, and creator of the Alignment & Leadership Framework, Taryn LaRae Gordon.

Following the passing of her father and lifelong business partner, Taryn stepped into a new chapter—building a full-scale platform centered on inner governance, alignment, and leadership integrity. Her Alignment & Leadership Framework helps leaders do the internal work required to build businesses and lives from the inside out—with clarity, authority, responsibility, and long-range vision.

With more than 30 high-profile speaking engagements, including serving as a featured speaker at a $5 million grant giveaway, honored guest speaker at a building naming ceremony, and delivering a commencement address, Taryn brings presence, power, and proven credibility to every stage she steps onto.

From her base in Chicago, we dive into leadership evolution, navigating loss, business strategy, personal alignment, executive growth, and what it truly means to lead with integrity in today’s world.

If you’re interested in leadership development, women in business, executive presence, personal alignment, or strategic growth, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Enjoy this powerful and inspiring interview.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Dr. Mark L. Vincent on Executive Leadership & Strategic Advisory | Famous Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we sit down with Executive Advisor and Systems Convener Dr. Mark L. Vincent.

A pioneer across multiple leadership disciplines, Mark partners with accomplished Third-Turn leaders—seasoned executives committed to developing both current and next-generation leadership. He serves as a strategic advisor in firm valuation, a Certified Executive Process Consultant, and a practitioner-scholar focused on organizations and leadership systems.

Dr. Vincent is the creator and shepherd of the Sage Group Collective, an innovative “emergency Board meeting” panel that brings seasoned insight to executives and business owners facing major opportunities or challenges. His work centers on strengthening leadership ecosystems and helping leaders who love leaders build lasting impact.

From his base in Southern California, we dive into executive governance, strategic growth, valuation, systems thinking, and what it takes to lead at the highest levels in today’s complex world.

If you’re interested in executive leadership, board governance, organizational strategy, leadership development, or business advisory services, this conversation delivers seasoned wisdom and practical insight.

Enjoy this deep and engaging interview.

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