Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Monday, November 2, 2026

Shakti Sharma on Feminine Wealth, Financial Power & Building Success on Your Terms

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Shakti Sharma, founder of The Feminine Wealth Movement, for an inspiring conversation about money, mindset, entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, and building wealth on your own terms.

The Feminine Wealth Movement brings emotional intelligence and financial power together to help business leaders build wealth, break limits, and create success that reflects their own vision. Shakti works with leaders ready to take ownership of their financial futures, covering everything from money mindset and entrepreneurship to sales strategy, high-ticket offers, marketing, and lifestyle design.

Her journey is a powerful part of the story. After 12 years leading strategy across financial services, management consulting, and investment banking, Shakti made the bold decision to walk away from corporate life and build something of her own — and she never looked back.

We get into that transformation, the lessons behind her entrepreneurial journey, the connection between emotional intelligence and financial success, and what it takes to create a business and lifestyle that truly belong to you.

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Website: https://femininewealthmovement.com/

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Author & Professor Nathan Mauck on AI Co-Thinking, Better Questions & the Future of Learning

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Nathan Mauck — author, Professor of Finance at UMKC’s Bloch School, and Arvin Gottlieb Chair in Business Economics — for a fascinating conversation about artificial intelligence, education, critical thinking, and the evolving relationship between people and technology.

Nathan teaches an AI Co-Thinking framework in executive education, which he created with Robert A. Greene, founder of OIC Innovation. With three decades of experience helping teams work through strategic problems, Greene brings an important practical perspective to this approach.

In his book, Nathan explores how AI can be used to examine alternatives, expand our thinking, and turn fluent AI-generated output into better questions. It's a conversation about moving beyond simply asking AI for answers and learning how to think alongside it.

Nathan has earned multiple teaching awards throughout his academic career, works with undergraduate, graduate, and executive students, and has published more than 30 peer-reviewed articles. He's also someone who remains committed to being a lifelong learner.

We get into AI co-thinking, the future of education, strategic problem-solving, curiosity, and the importance of asking better questions in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HB5Q879H

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Author, Founder & Coach Ben Stein on Career Reinvention, Finding Purpose & Doing Work That Matters

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we head to Miami for an inspiring conversation with Ben Stein — author, founder, and head coach at Purpose Up. Ben helps mid-to-senior-level professionals break through career plateaus, land their ideal next roles, and build more fulfilling professional lives.

His signature Rapid Career Accelerator combines mindset work with practical strategy to help people create faster, more aligned results. We dig into his book, Purpose Up: Break Free and Find Work That Matters, a practical guide to career reinvention and discovering meaningful work.

We also explore Ben’s children’s book, Little Benny Piggy in Courage for the Win, which delivers an important message for kids and grownups alike: feel the fear and go for it anyway.

Ben’s journey is anything but ordinary. Before becoming a coach, he backpacked solo around the world, served as VP of Product at a leading fine art technology platform, and spent years as an award-winning advertising executive and animation producer.

We get into career transitions, finding purpose, taking courageous leaps, professional reinvention, and the many experiences that have shaped Ben’s remarkable journey.

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Website: https://www.purposeup.com/

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Steve Rolle on Building $100M+ Businesses, Entrepreneurship & Choosing Your Future

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we sit down with Steve Rolle — author, entrepreneur, investor, and host of the Rolle with Steve Podcast — for a conversation about business ownership, entrepreneurship, decision-making, and creating a future on your own terms.

Over the course of his career, Steve has launched, scaled, and exited businesses generating more than $100 million in combined sales. He brings real-world experience to the challenges and opportunities of building something of your own.

We explore how people can move beyond traditional career paths and into business ownership, how to make decisions when there is no obvious safe option, and why building strong systems is essential to creating long-term freedom instead of a business that constantly depends on its founder.

We also dig into Steve’s book, The Future You Choose, his entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned along the way, and much more.

If you're interested in entrepreneurship, business growth, investing, leadership, or designing a life with greater freedom and opportunity, this conversation has plenty to explore.

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Website: https://steverolle.com/

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John Korbel: Johnny Still Got Game – New 2026 Album, Jazz, Funk & Songwriting

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Singer & Songwriter John Korbel on his new 2026 album Johnny Still Got Game.

This new album is more than a playful declaration. It's a testament to a lifelong commitment to songwriting, reinvention, and creative growth. We catch up with John for his return to Neon Jazz to explore a remarkable musical journey that began in Philadelphia clubs, continued through touring bands and decades of life experience, and now finds him delivering his most ambitious and hands-on recording project to date.

Blending jazz-inflected sophistication, pop craftsmanship, funky grooves, and sharp storytelling, Johnny Still Got Game showcases John's ability to transform personal experiences and vivid imagination into songs that connect with listeners.

We get into the new album, his evolution as an artist, the stories behind the music, creative independence, and the passion that keeps him moving forward.

It's great to have John back on the program. We're all in!

Enjoy this look inside and much more. Dig the jazz, my friends!

ALL THINGS JOHN KORBEL:
Website: https://johnkorbel.com/music

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

Guitarist Daniel DeLorenzo: Can You Not — New 2026 Jazz Album & Guitar Exploration

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with North Carolina-based jazz guitarist Daniel DeLorenzo, returning to the show to discuss his 2026 album, Can You Not.

This latest release continues Daniel's exploration of his distinctive compositional style and unconventional approach to the guitar. Featuring six original compositions, the album showcases a musical relationship shaped by countless improvisations, creative collaborations, and a shared commitment to exploring new sonic territory.

Daniel is joined by the masterful Theous Jones on drums and Casey Toll on bass, whose musicianship brings depth, energy, and interplay to the trio's sound. Together, they create music that balances carefully crafted compositions with the spontaneity and freedom of improvisation.

In this conversation, we get into the making of Can You Not, Daniel's evolving approach to jazz guitar, the chemistry behind the trio, live performances, and what's next in his musical journey.

It's always great to welcome Daniel back to Neon Jazz for another conversation about creativity, collaboration, and the ever-expanding possibilities of jazz.

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https://danieldelorenzo.bandcamp.com/track/can-you-not

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Intuitive, Coach, & Spiritual Teacher Speaking to People’s Soul in Courtney Aragon

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Intuitive, Coach & Spiritual Teacher Courtney Aragon, who helps people create the lives they truly want by connecting with their intuition, discovering clarity, and transforming their sense of identity.

Courtney speaks directly to people's souls to help illuminate their paths while teaching manifestation and identity-upgrading principles through her groundbreaking course. A believer in blending science with spirituality, she has developed a unique understanding of mastering emotions, harnessing intuition, and working with Universal Laws to create extraordinary experiences and opportunities.

Naturally intuitive since childhood, Courtney began fully embracing and developing her gifts to help others transform their lives following a spiritual awakening at age 27. Her journey also includes nearly a decade as a registered nurse, where she has helped people heal in the physical realm while pursuing her deeper calling in spiritual work.

We explore her awakening, the power of intuition, manifestation, emotional mastery, spiritual growth, identity transformation, and what it means to consciously create a life aligned with your deepest desires.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtney_unbound/

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