Carol Tice on Building Profitable Online Communities & Entrepreneurship | Famous Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Carol Tice, entrepreneur, community builder, and former broadcast journalist. Carol is the founder of Community Growth Academy on Skool, where she helps coaches, consultants, and subject-matter experts build and scale thriving online communities.

Carol previously founded Freelance Writers Den, a pioneering paid membership community that grew to 1,500 paying members over a decade and generated $6 million across the life of the business. After selling the Den in 2021, Carol and her husband hit the road, traveling full-time in an RV while she continues to build businesses and mentor community leaders.

From her base on the road in California, we get into a wild ride covering community-led growth, monetization strategies, lessons from selling a digital business, and how location freedom fits into modern entrepreneurship.

🎙️ Dig this journey.

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https://communitygrowth.school/

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Alicia Baca Rush: Cancer Survivor, Author & Resilience Story | Famous Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Alicia Baca Rush, a cancer survivor and author who courageously shares her extraordinary life journey. Alicia finally published her powerful story, detailing her battle with thyroid cancer, the devastating impact of paralyzed vocal cords, and surviving death twice — experiences that reshaped her life forever.

Rather than being defined by trauma, Alicia chose to live fully and become an inspiration to others facing illness, loss, and life-altering challenges. We get into her entire journey — from childhood through survival, healing, and rediscovering purpose after facing mortality.

This is an incredible story of grit, courage, resilience, and hope, offering insight and strength to anyone navigating cancer, recovery, or profound adversity.

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Ellen Newhouse on Healing from the Heart, Trauma Recovery & Music | Famous Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Ellen Newhouse, an acupuncturist, best-selling author, singer-songwriter, and healing visionary whose work centers on “Healing from the Heart.” Ellen blends transformational healing, acupuncture, sound healing, and energy medicine to support deep emotional and physical healing.

A trauma survivor turned healer, Ellen has transformed her life story into powerful creative and healing work. She is the author of the best-selling memoir Nothing Ever Goes On Here and continues to bridge healing and art through music. Her upcoming release, “Dream Stealer” (February 14, 2025), is co-written with multi-platinum songwriter Drew Lawrence, marking a new chapter in her creative expression.

From her base in Seattle, we get into her incredible journey, the role of creativity in healing trauma, how sound and energy medicine support recovery, and the deep connection between healing and music.

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https://www.instagram.com/ellenhealswithjoy/

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https://open.spotify.com/show/34qQEX4jcleHS0GtGajByg

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Lorri Brewer on Near-Death Experience, Healing & Life After Crisis | Famous Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Lorri Brewer, a Near-Death Experience Authority and Life After Crisis Insights Expert. Lorri is a verifiable near-death experience survivor and transformation guide who helps people navigate life after crisis, loss, and profound change.

Drawing from lived experience rather than theory, Lorri offers grounded insight into rebuilding clarity, meaning, and direction when life no longer looks the way it once did. Her work supports individuals who are processing trauma, major transitions, spiritual awakening, and identity shifts following life-altering events.

From her base in Canada, Lorri shares refreshing perspectives, practical wisdom, and deeply human insights into healing, resilience, and personal transformation. We explore what happens after an NDE, how crisis reshapes purpose, and how people can move forward with intention and peace.

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Marcylle Combs on Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Never Hire Your Friends | Famous Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Marcylle Combs, author of Never Hire Your Friends, accomplished speaker, entrepreneur, and podcast host. Marcylle is a proven leader who knows how to turn challenges into opportunities.

She spent more than 30 years leading a major healthcare organization, which she owned and operated until August of 2018. During her tenure, Marcylle grew the company from a small home health agency into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, expanding to 1,200+ employees and 12 locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

After selling her healthcare business, Marcylle didn’t slow down — she accelerated. She went on to found three companies, serving as President of MAC Legacy, The Marcylle Combs Company, and MAC Legacy Investments. From her base in Dallas, Texas, she continues to mentor leaders, speak globally, and share insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth.

We get into her incredible journey, leadership philosophy, lessons from building and selling a healthcare empire, and why Never Hire Your Friends became a must-read for entrepreneurs and executives alike.

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https://www.marcyllecombs.com/

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Tony Award Nominee Melissa Errico Talks New 2026 Album I Can Dream, Can’t I?

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Tony Award® nominated actress, singer, and writer Melissa Errico.

In this spirited conversation, Melissa joins us to discuss her 2026 album I Can Dream, Can’t I? — a deeply personal and revealing project created with pianist Tedd Firth, one of New York’s most intuitive accompanists. Together, they explore a quieter lineage of the American Songbook, focusing on songs that ask questions rather than make bold declarations.

Melissa performs each piece like an interior soliloquy, uncovering the emotional subtext within the work of Cy Coleman, Jerome Kern, Duke Ellington, Rodgers & Hart, and Joni Mitchell. The album weaves together her gifts for storytelling, curiosity, and emotional nuance, offering a reflective lens on creativity and expression in 2026 America.

Rather than leaning into bombastic standards, I Can Dream, Can’t I? reveals the Songbook’s most powerful moments as intimate, inward, and quietly searching.

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https://melissaerrico.com/music/albums/i-can-dream-cant-i/

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Entrepreneur, Founder & Growth Architect Kathie Feng

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with entrepreneur, founder, and growth architect Kathie Feng. She helps businesses turn momentum into market dominance by bringing enterprise-grade growth strategy to founder-led companies that are ready to scale with clarity and intention.

With more than 13 years of experience leading growth for global brands, Kathie applies the same data-driven, AI-powered frameworks used by Fortune 500 and multinational companies to help startups and scaling businesses engineer predictable, repeatable revenue. Through her company, Signal Growth, Kathie and her team bring more than 50 years of combined experience in growth strategy, analytics, and execution.

From her base in California, we get into a stellar conversation about AI, scaling smart, growth systems, and what it takes to build businesses that are truly ready for the next level.

🚀 Learn more about Kathie Feng & Signal Growth:
https://signalgrowth.ai/

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