Friday, June 30, 2023

NYC Jazz Guitarist & Vocalist Freddie Bryant

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Guitarist & Vocalist Freddie Bryant .. We delved into his upcoming album ‘Upper West Side Love Story’ out on July 7th, 2023. It chronicles the NYC’s Upper West Side Gentrification and features the talents of Steve Wilson, Donny McCaslin, Regina Carter and many others .. Inspired by his first-hand experiences as he witnessed the the gentrification of the Upper West Side, he has crafted a confident and profound work of art .. We get into this and more .. Dig in ..

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Pianist, Arranger & Composer Scott Dunn

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Pianist, Arranger & Composer Scott Dunn .. Marking the 10th anniversary of the death of celebrated composer Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, I Watch You Sleep is a newly curated album conceived by Scott Dunn that features award winning British jazz vocalist Claire Martin OBE, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, produced by Grammy Award winning Joshua Blair and Exec-produced by Richard’s dear friend and publisher Gill Graham .. We cover this grandiose recording, his life in music and much more .. Dig in .. 

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Founder of From the Floor to the Door Michelle Shekhinah

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Founder of From the Floor to the Door Michelle Shekhinah .. She was married for many years and was a stay at home Mom for 2 children. In 2015, Michelle realized that her husband was addicted to drugs. In this time, she had experienced financial, emotional and sexual abuse from him, which turned into his sex trafficking her. Michelle spent many nights crying on the floor, until one night she saved her life, and ran for the door. Since then, she has been healing herself, with therapy and other techniques. Enjoy this Interview ..  

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Proven Leader Rick Walker

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Proven Leader Rick Walker .. He is a proven leader across multiple domains – business, global politics and philanthropy. With his 20+ years' experience as a CEO, as a Chairman of a global charitable organization, and a former Congressional Candidate, Rick is eager to share his experience and insights on the topics of business, leadership, religion and purpose. Over the past 25 years, he scaled one company to over 400 employees, and a non-profit from 800 to over 2,300 team members across 50 countries. Enjoy this Interview ..  

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Senior Executive, Entrepreneur, Board Member, Thought Leader, and Coach Doug Thorpe

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Senior Executive, Entrepreneur, Board Member, Thought Leader, and Coach Doug Thorpe .. He has more than 40 years of success in the financial services, executive coaching, oil & gas industries, and small business. Leveraging extensive experience in guiding business transformation for growth-oriented organizations, he is a trusted guide for mid-cap companies to large global enterprises requiring expert assistance with leadership development, team performance, employee engagement, culture shifts, and change management. Enjoy this Interview ..  

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Entrepreneur, Author, Teacher, Mystic & Story Teller John Latta

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur, Author, Teacher, Mystic & Story Teller John Latta .. Terrified and stalked by an oppressive fear of death, John David Latta was a single dad with two children facing rock bottom, loneliness and bankruptcy. Hard work, arguments and logic were getting him nowhere, the competition was tough, and he was in over his head. Today, he’s a retired founder and CEO of a multimillion-dollar consumer products company that shares intimate and personal stories and teaches workshops on leadership, healing, transformation, awakening, love, synchronicity, and wisdom that unite and expand human experience. Enjoy this Interview ..  


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Singer-Songwriter/Composer/Producer/Amazon Best-Selling Author Melanie Goodwin

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Singer-Songwriter/Composer/Producer/Amazon Best-Selling Author Melanie Goodwin .. She is also the creator of faith-based tools for “resetting” a stressed-out or post-traumatic mind, has spoken and performed internationally, and has coaching Certifications from Tony Robbins (Robbins-Madanes) and John Maxwell. Sometimes called an Artist or Soul Whisperer, Melanie loves painting, gardens, and lingering dinner parties with friends. Enjoy this Interview ..  

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Leader, Innovator, Team Builder & Problem Solver Clint Rusch

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Leader, Innovator, Team Builder & Problem Solver Clint Rusch .. After growing up in Minnesota and starting college at Wisconsin, he joined the Army after September 11th.  His time in Iraq was transformative and shaped his passions, capabilities, and interests. After he left the service of his country, he led teams across geographies, industries, and company scale, and have consistently delivered growth-oriented, culturally-rooted, and process-driven outcomes for employees, stakeholders, and clients alike. He's invigorated every day by the opportunity to help his team achieve breakthrough success. Enjoy this Interview. 

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Goal Whisperer, Coach, Trainer & Forager Gabriel DeRita

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Goal Whisperer, Coach, Trainer & Forager Gabriel DeRita .. He is a goal whisperer and mushroom nerd who left his "fancy tech job" in 2017 to travel the world by bicycle, and in the process found his calling in coaching. He now is honored to work full time as a purpose alignment coach & leadership development facilitator. He helps individuals and teams align with what matters, and make effective connections with self and other. His work is rooted in neuroscience-based CoActive Coaching, Authentic Relating, and mindfulness, with a spoonful of Japanese philosophy on top. He's passionate about cycling, foraging wild mushrooms, and the transformative power of psychedelics to heal ourselves and our world. Enjoy this Interview.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Coach & International Best-Selling Author Nancy Pickard

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Coach & International Best-Selling Author Nancy Pickard .. She is a Certified Integrative Coach through The Ford Institute for Transformational Training and the Levin Life Coach Academy. She is certified as a Breakthrough Shadow Coach, Empowered Parent Coach, Courage Coach, Healing Your Heart Coach, Leadership Coach, Holistic Lifestyle Coach and Bigger Better Braver Coaching. She is the author of the international best seller, Bigger Better Braver: Conquer your Fears, Embrace your Courage, Transform your Life. Prior to her work as a coach, she owned and operated a personal training gym called Tight Ends Inc. She knows what it takes to help people achieve big goals. Enjoy this Interview ..  

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5-time TED Speaker, & Expert on Sound Julian Treasure

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with 5-time TED Speaker, & Expert on Sound Julian Treasure .. He is an author and international speaker on sound and communication skills. His five TED talks have been viewed over 150 million times and his book “How To Be Heard” won both Audie and SOVAS awards for best business audiobook. His company The Sound Agency has been helping major global brands to improve their sound since 2003. Enjoy this Interview ..  


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Transformational Coach Jeanette Lowry

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Transformational Coach Jeanette Lowry .. An established Transformational Coach focused on Residual Wealth and Well-being; Jeanette provides women an unparalleled step-by-step methodology with her Signature training called PIVOT.  Her passion is to get women home with family by teaching them how to exit the 9-5 while learning Entrepreneurship.  Jeanette has gained over three decades of experience & wisdom training networks of people to leverage the buying power of many while building a global network of like-minded people who aspire to be financially independent. Enjoy this Interview.

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San Francisco-based Jazz Pianist & Flautist Gaea Schell

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with San Francisco-based Jazz Pianist & Flautist Gaea Schell .. She delved into her new 2023 CD In Your Own Sweet Way. She is known among her peers for swinging eighth notes, subtle phrasing and contemplative writing. She is originally from Alberta, Canada, where she grew up playing music from an early age. Recorder lessons at age 6 with family friend, the late San Francisco based drummer Eddie Marshall, was one of her first musical ventures .. Dig this story .. 

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The Hazelrigg Brothers - Jazz Pianist George and Bassist Geoff

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with The Hazelrigg Brothers Who Are Jazz Pianist George and Bassist Geoff .. As the designers and builders of high end audio gear used by top producers/engineers around the world, they have also reimagined The Police’s “Synchonicity” in commemoration and celebration of the iconic album’s 40th anniversary .. We cover quite a bit in this tandem interview .. Enjoy their tale .. 

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Veteran Jazz Bassoonist Michael Rabinowitz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Bassoonist Michael Rabinowitz .. He opened up at length about his new 2023 Album Next Chapter .. While jazz is not the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of a bassoon, during the past 40 years he has shown that the bassoon can certainly be a viable jazz instrument, when played by the right person. He has performed a wide variety of jazz through the years and has all the stories to back it up. Enjoy .. 

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Manifestation Business Strategist & Intuitive Healer Heather Forrester

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Manifestation Business Strategist & Intuitive Healer Heather Forrester .. She helps female entrepreneurs ditch the 9-5 and create their own soul-aligned career or already established businesses. Her goal is for clients to get rid of  ditch hustle and overwhelm to scale their business so they can manifest freedom while enjoying the present moment. She is an expert at helping entrepreneurs create and scale virtual and locally owned businesses.Enjoy this Interview ..   

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Purple Bench Project in Lee’s Summit hopes to bring elders back into the public

 

Jazz Drummer & Composer Sanah Kadoura on the 2023 CD Duality

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer & Composer Sanah Kadoura on the 2023 CD Duality .. This JUNO nominated Lebanese-Canadian music force comes alive on this dynamic sophomore album .. It is a follow-up to her 2018 critically-acclaimed Hawk Eyes .. On this new project, it is a balance between light and dark. This is the second time we have interviewed her .. we get into quite a bit .. Dig this interview ..  

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LA Jazz Producer, Composer & Keyboardist Daniel Stein & Guitarist Stuart Ziff

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA Jazz Producer, Composer & Keyboardist Daniel Stein & Guitarist Stuart Ziff .. They came together to talk about their latest project in the 2023 CD R For Romeo .. Daniel has had a successful career as a studio musician, composer, and producer that began after graduating from the Berklee College of Music. After a brief stint in New York City, he has made Los Angeles his home for the past 30 years. Native New Yorker Stuart Ziff has crafted a career as professional guitarist, songwriter and popular music historian. Stuart’s expertise lies in rock & roll, R&B, funk, blues.. Dig this interview ..   

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Bassist Ethan Cohn & Swiss-based Trumpeter Trumpeter Sebastián Greschuk

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Jazz Bassist Ethan Cohn & Argentiane-born, Swiss-based Trumpeter Trumpeter Sebastián Greschuk .. They opened up bout their new 2023 CD Ensemble Infinity. They offer new original compositions in powerful arrangements for octet — with voice, four horns and rhythm section. When these two first connected as colleagues in the prestigious Focusyear residency program in Basel, Switzerland, they were struck by their compositional kinship. We cover this and much more .. Enjoy .. 

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

Author, Speaker & Business Owner Andy Neillie

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author, Speaker & Business Owner Andy Neillie .. He knows what it takes to become a high-performing leader and he can help managers learn how to lead as well. Speaking, training and leading teams have characterized the past 20 years of Andy's career. In addition to owning a $3M local retail business, he currently serves as a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, coach and consultant, presenting workshops on leadership topics for numerous Fortune 500 firms as well as small and mid-sized companies, trade groups and associations. By combining his background in management and sales with strong speaking and training abilities, he is able to motivate clients and audiences to take actions that benefit them and their organizations. Enjoy this Interview ..  

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Voice Teacher & Forever Student Emily Perez

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Voice Teacher & Forever Student Emily Perez .. She is a public health nerd turned music teacher. She trained as a classical pianist throughout her childhood at the Sara Harris Piano Studio and as a voice teacher at Sacramento City College Vocal/Choral Program. She is also a member of the John Henny Contemporary Voice Teachers Academy/Mastermind and Body-Based Pedagogy. She also has an M.A. in Spanish. Emily co-founded Empire Arts Collective, a non-profit organization which incubates unique, inclusive performing arts opportunities that create joy and community. Enjoy this Interview ..  

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Author & Psychotherapist Chelsey Brooke Cole

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author & Psychotherapist Chelsey Brooke Cole .. She specializes in narcissistic abuse and relational trauma. Chelsey has spoken at HR and counseling conferences, internationally recognized universities, and national organizations on narcissism in the workplace, how to communicate with difficult people, emotional intelligence, and effective therapeutic strategies for narcissistic abuse survivors. She is the author of "If Only I’d Known! How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-Worth." Chelsey is also a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, Registered Play Therapist, and Level 1 Trained Gottman Method Couples Therapist. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in social psychology from Liberty University. Enjoy this Interview ..  

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Licensed Therapist Allison Guilbault

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Licensed Therapist Allison Guilbault .. As a licensed therapist she specializes in trauma, anxiety, and sex &intimacy. Her mission is to help people break free from shame and limiting thoughts so they can find their way to radical & relentless self-love & empowerment and re-align with their most authentic self. She started her career as a sexual assault counselor in a NYC emergency room. She later went on be a mental health counselor at Rikers Island Jail, working exclusively with male inmates in solitary confinement. She has worked internationally with the National Health Institute training clinicians in other countries on trauma & trauma recovery. She worked as a researcher for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and has presented her research at national conferences. Enjoy this Interview ..  

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