SolWomen Founder Nandita Mahadevan Talks Women’s Health & Reinvention

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with founder of SolWomen, Nandita Mahadevan.

She arrived in the United States at 21 with nothing but ambition and spent 25 years building the traditional checklist of success — climbing the corporate ladder, earning a C-suite title, building a home, marriage, and career. But when her 40s arrived, so did the unexpected challenges of perimenopause: exhaustion, brain fog, low libido, weight gain, and emotional overwhelm.

After years of questioning herself and wondering what was wrong, she discovered that countless women were experiencing the same struggles in silence. Instead of accepting dismissal and quick fixes, Nandita chose to speak up — and women everywhere responded with “Me too.”

Today, alongside business partner Lauren Colletti, she has left corporate life behind to build SolWomen, a movement dedicated to empowering women in midlife through functional medicine, mindset work, wellness education, emotional support, and the healing power of authentic sisterhood.

In this interview, we discuss women’s health, midlife transformation, perimenopause, menopause awareness, hormonal health, emotional wellness, functional medicine, entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, corporate burnout, healing, mindset, and creating community during major life transitions.

This is a deeply honest, inspiring, and important conversation. Enjoy this interview with Nandita Mahadevan.

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Musician & Author John Voelz on Creativity, Music & Becoming an Idea Mentalist

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with full-time musician, author, speaker, and podcast host John Voelz.

This dynamic creative is the host of the Gig to Live podcast and author of Becoming an Idea Mentalist: The Unusual Perspectives, Practices and Rituals of Idea People. Through his speaking, writing, music, and conversations, John explores creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, performance, and the realities of building a meaningful life as a working artist.

He has spent years performing hundreds of shows annually, building audiences, working closely with venues, and learning firsthand what it truly takes to survive and thrive as an independent musician and entrepreneur. Those experiences have shaped his books, podcast, philosophy, and a lifetime of practical wisdom around creativity and idea-driven living.

In this interview, we discuss music, entrepreneurship, creative thinking, innovation, podcasting, performing live, artistic growth, personal development, storytelling, audience building, writing, and the mindset required to sustain a long-term creative career.

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CEO Suzanne Knight Talks Decision-Making, Leadership, Strategy, Evolution & Business Growth

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with global keynote speaker, strategic advisor, CEO of mBolden, and co-founder of Be Uninterrupted, Suzanne Knight.

She partners with Fortune 500 executives, government leaders, and high-growth organizations to turn strategy into measurable results — not through endless planning, but through better decisions, clearer priorities, disciplined execution, and stronger leadership alignment.

Suzanne’s work focuses on one critical challenge: closing the gap between ambition and outcomes. Through impactful keynote speaking, executive advisory work, and leadership strategy, she helps organizations reduce friction, accelerate decision-making, improve accountability, and deliver results in environments where complexity, scale, and pressure are very real.

In this interview, we discuss leadership, business strategy, organizational growth, executive coaching, decision-making, productivity, leadership development, entrepreneurship, scaling businesses, communication, accountability, operational excellence, and navigating complexity in today’s fast-moving world.

This is a powerful conversation filled with insight, leadership wisdom, and practical strategies for professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and teams. Enjoy this interview with Suzanne Knight.

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Award-Winning Guitarist Derrick Dove on Blues Success, KC Show & Career

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with award-winning guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader Derrick Dove of The Peacekeepers.

We dive into his musical roots, the beginnings of the band, their evolution over the years, and their upcoming performance at Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. After years of building a strong grassroots following, Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers are having a major breakthrough moment, coming off top honors at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, where Derrick also earned the prestigious “Best Guitarist” award.

His musical story began on a bandstand in South Georgia, playing drums in his father’s band at just ten years old — long before stepping into the spotlight as a guitarist and vocalist. After spending time in Nashville and touring with various groups, he eventually returned home and formed The Peacekeepers around 2010, building a sound rooted in blues, soul, Southern rock, groove, and authentic storytelling.

In this interview, we discuss blues music, songwriting, touring life, live performance, guitar playing, Kansas City, Memphis blues, Southern music roots, band leadership, new music, and the growing momentum behind The Peacekeepers.

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Brazilian Jazz Pianist Henrique Mota on 2026's Waning Moon & His Career

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brazilian jazz pianist, composer, and fusion artist Henrique Mota. We caught up with him from his base in Brazil to talk about his new 2026 release Waning Moon and his life in the world of music.

Waning Moon presents an intimate and contemporary approach to solo jazz piano, blending lyrical themes with rhythmic subtlety, harmonic depth, improvisation, and emotional storytelling. Henrique brings together influences from jazz, classical music, Brazilian rhythms, and fusion to create a deeply expressive and modern musical experience.

Henrique holds a degree in Classical Piano and has earned growing recognition within the Brazilian instrumental music scene, particularly in jazz and fusion. Throughout his career, he has performed and recorded with internationally respected artists including Bob Mintzer, David Binney, Rachel Therrien, Seamus Blake, and many others.

He has released six original albums, all receiving strong acclaim from respected jazz publications and music critics worldwide. In this interview, we discuss solo piano performance, composition, improvisation, Brazilian jazz, fusion, creativity, recording, collaboration, and the inspiration behind Waning Moon.

Dig this thoughtful and inspiring story with Henrique Mota.

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Israeli Jazz Pianist Gregory Golub Talks Fusion, Composition, Career & New Music

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Israeli composer, jazz pianist, arranger, songwriter, and independent producer Gregory Golub. From his base in Israel, we talk about his latest 2025 release, African and Other Jazz Passions, and his lifelong journey through the world of music.

This new album is an original world-inflected jazz fusion project created independently through his label, Gregory Golub Music Concept. His music stands at the crossroads of jazz, contemporary instrumental music, fusion, and genre-crossing composition, blending rich melodies, rhythmic exploration, and global influences into a deeply personal artistic statement.

Gregory began playing piano at the age of 12 and later received formal musical education in Russia and Ukraine. Early in his career, he participated in a jazz festival in Russia where he earned an excellence prize for best original jazz compositions. Since moving to Israel in 1990, he has built an expansive catalog spanning jazz, multi-genre instrumental music, songwriting, poetry, and independent production.

In this interview, we discuss jazz composition, world music influences, African-inspired rhythms, independent artistry, fusion music, piano performance, creative evolution, songwriting, arranging, and the inspiration behind African and Other Jazz Passions.

We cover the whole story. Enjoy this insightful and inspiring conversation with Gregory Golub.

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UK Jazz Vocalist Jeremy Sassoon Talks Older and Wiser & His Music Journey

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with UK-based jazz vocalist, pianist, songwriter, and performer Jeremy Sassoon. We caught up with him to talk about his new 2026 album Older and Wiser and his remarkable musical journey.

In the beginning, Jeremy attended medical school while continuing to play music — but ultimately music became his true destiny. Since launching his solo career in 2011, he has developed a distinctive and evocative style that blends jazz, blues, soul, storytelling, and heartfelt emotion. He is widely acclaimed for his soulful voice, dynamic piano playing, engaging stage presence, and entertaining repartee as a frontman.

Over the years, Jeremy has headlined sold-out performances at legendary venues including Ronnie Scott’s, The 606 Club, and The Jazz Café. His latest project, Older and Wiser, is a deeply personal storytelling album, with many of the songs reflecting emotional challenges, life transitions, growth, relationships, and the wisdom gained through experience.

In this interview, we discuss songwriting, jazz performance, storytelling through music, blues, soul, career evolution, live performance, creativity, emotional expression, and the inspiration behind Older and Wiser.

Enjoy this insightful and soulful conversation with Jeremy Sassoon.

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