Singer Jennifer Madsen on Girl Talk, Big Band Jazz & the American Songbook

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz vocalist Jennifer Madsen, talking about her powerful 2026 album Girl Talk.

This female producer-led big band jazz project reimagines the American Songbook through inventive arrangements, seasoned interpretation, big band storytelling and collaborative musical leadership. Jennifer sits at the center of a richly orchestrated ensemble, bringing classic material to life with contemporary energy and dynamic interplay between voice and band.

A mentor, educator and headliner performing regularly at clubs, concert halls and festivals, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience and perspective to this project.

We caught up with Jennifer initially in 2025, so it's great to reconnect with her in 2026 and dig deeper into Girl Talk, her performances, musical journey, leadership, education and the evolving world of jazz.

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Mandi Feely-Swain on Leadership, Consistency & Mortgage Success

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Educator, Author, Top Producer, Leader & Speaker Mandi Feely-Swain.

Born and raised in Idaho and a proud graduate of Boise State University, Mandi has a deep appreciation for Idaho’s growth and the families who call it home. She and her husband Cory live in Eagle, where they share a blended family filled with love, energy and plenty of adventures.

Mandi is a nationally recognized mortgage leader and top-producing loan originator. As Senior Executive Vice President at Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC, she has closed more than 2,500 units totaling more than $816 million from 2020 to 2025.

Known for her practical, people-first approach, Mandi helps professionals build consistency, confidence and lasting success. In this conversation, we explore leadership, mortgage lending, professional growth, mindset, family, education, consistency and what it takes to build a meaningful and successful career.

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DeeAnn Palin: The CEO Whisperer on Business Growth, Leadership & HR

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Founder & CEO of ONPOINT Business Solutions DeeAnn Palin, known as “the CEO Whisperer.”

DeeAnn helps CEOs and Boards accelerate growth, avoid costly people mistakes, and prepare for strategic transitions. With more than 20 years as a corporate executive and 12 years as a business owner, she brings extensive experience in leadership, business coaching, human resources and organizational transformation.

Through business coaching and fractional HR strategies, DeeAnn helps companies build stronger teams, navigate challenges and create sustainable growth.

From her base in Scottsdale, Arizona, we cover quite a bit of ground, including CEO leadership, business growth, Boards, HR strategy, people management, organizational transformation, strategic transitions, executive coaching and the challenges that come with building a successful company.

It's an insightful conversation about the people and leadership decisions that can make or break a growing business.

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Theresa Gale on the Enneagram, Self-Remembering & the Inner Work of Love

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Seasoned Entrepreneur, Author & Executive Coach Theresa Gale.

For more than 30 years, Theresa has worked alongside leaders, teams and individuals, exploring a question many of us quietly carry: What if the life we're living and the life we're capable of living aren't quite the same thing?

Theresa calls this experience self-forgetting — a persistent sense of restlessness and disconnection from who we truly are. Her life's work has focused on understanding why self-forgetting happens and how we can find our way back to self-remembering.

A certified Enneagram trainer, Theresa is the author of The Inner Work of Love and Action — An Embodied Enneagram Path from Self-Forgetting to Self-Remembering. 

We get into the whole story, including the Enneagram, personal growth, leadership, self-awareness, inner work, love, action, self-forgetting, self-remembering, transformation and what it means to live a more authentic life.

It's a fascinating conversation about understanding ourselves and finding our way back to the life we're meant to live.

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Drew Sloss on Scaling Business, Leadership & Finding the Signal

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Founder, Leadership Advisor & Business Success Expert Drew Sloss.

Drew scaled a high-7-figure business across five locations and 250 employees before discovering that the hardest part of growth isn't always strategy — it's signal.

As organizations grow, communication gets harder. More people, more locations and more moving parts can make it increasingly difficult for leaders to hear what actually matters. Smart people can begin pulling in different directions, not because they don't care, but because they aren't seeing the same terrain.

Drew experienced this challenge firsthand and built a framework to solve it for himself. Today, he helps other high-stakes leaders and growing organizations create clarity, alignment and better business outcomes.

From his base in Nashville, we dig into his fascinating entrepreneurial journey, scaling a business, leadership, organizational alignment, communication, decision-making, business growth and the framework he developed from experience.

It's quite a business story.

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Fernando Noronha Interview | 30 Years of Blues & Ain't No Hiding From the Blues

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Blues Songwriter & Guitar Veteran Fernando Noronha.

Originally from Brazil and now living in America, Fernando celebrates an extraordinary 30 years in the blues with his powerful 2026 album Ain't No Hiding From the Blues.

Fernando's story is one of international discovery, dedication, and a lifelong love for a uniquely American musical tradition. He discovered the blues far from its birthplace, embraced its language and spirit, and went on to become one of the most respected blues guitarists and ambassadors for the music on the international stage.

Since forming Black Soul in 1995, Fernando has performed at major blues festivals and venues throughout North America, South America, and Europe, developing a reputation for his passionate guitar playing, songwriting, and authentic connection to the blues.

On this new album, he reflects on three decades of musical exploration while honoring the musicians, traditions, and experiences that shaped his journey. Ain't No Hiding From the Blues is both a celebration and a statement — proof that the blues can travel across borders, cultures, and generations while retaining its emotional power.

In this conversation, we get into Fernando's Brazilian roots, discovering the blues, Black Soul, 30 years of performing, blues guitar, songwriting, international festivals, moving to America, his 2026 album, and the enduring power of the blues.

It's a fascinating story of following a musical calling across continents and building a life around the music you love.

We cover the whole story. Enjoy this interview.

All Things Fernando Noronha
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Elvis Guillermo on Faith, Resilience, Entrepreneurship & Human Performance

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur, Faith-Driven Leader and Human Performance & Resilience Advocate Elvis Guillermo.

After selling the business he built, Elvis chose to pursue work aligned with his passion and purpose—helping people build stronger bodies, stronger minds and lives of purpose.

He is the founder of Thrive2Peak, Pro2Peak and Trinova Wellness, creating a connected approach to functional medicine, biohacking, recovery and human optimization.

Through his upcoming podcast, Forged to Rise, Elvis is documenting his personal journey of becoming the man God has called him to be while having honest conversations about faith, leadership, entrepreneurship, health, resilience, recovery and what it truly means to build and rise.

In this conversation, we dig into Elvis' entrepreneurial journey, finding purpose after success, faith-driven leadership, human performance, wellness, resilience, personal growth and the lessons learned along the way.

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