Sunday, October 6, 2024

Brooklyn-Berlin-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Devin Gray on the 2024 Album Melt All the Guns II

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-Berlin-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Devin Gray on the 2024 Album Melt All the Guns II .. Featuring special guests like Ralph Alessi on trumpet and & & Myslaure Augustin on piano, we talk at length about this new batch of politically leaning songs arriving at a time where global democracy is on the line. He expresses his concerns through his music. We also get into touring and all things going on musically. We originally caught up in 2016 and much has changed since then. Dig this interview.

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Saturday, October 5, 2024

Veteran & Acclaimed LA-based Jazz Composer & Musician Woody Jackson

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran & Acclaimed LA-Based Jazz Composer & Musician Woody Jackson .. We caught up with him to discuss his new 2024 CD Cowboy Yoga at length. We also got into his beginnings on the East Coast and how he came to LA. It’s done in a two-part interview series. Known well for being the acclaimed composer behind the soundtracks for Rockstar Games titles Grand Theft Auto V, the Red Dead Redemption series and L.A. Noire. On Woody’s 50th birthday, at the height of pandemic lockdown, his wife gifted him the Excalibur of guitars: a 1953 Telecaster the formerly belonged to legendary musician and composer Bob Bain. Dubbed “The Gunn,” this guitar is heard on more movies and soundtracks from the ’50’s and ’60’s than any other guitar. We get into quite a bit. Dig in…

All Things Woody - https://woodyjacksonartist.com/

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Friday, October 4, 2024

Career Advancement & Leadership Coach Tabatha Jones

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Career Advancement & Leadership Coach Tabatha Jones .. She is the CEO of Empowered Leadership Coaching and a Career Advancement and Leadership Coach, keynote speaker, and author based in the SF Bay Area. With over 20 years of experience leading high-performing technical teams in Corporate America, she now specializes in helping women across the US remove career obstacles and implement effective strategies. Tabatha has successfully guided clients from major companies like Comcast, Cisco, PG&E, and Tyson to secure promotions and develop leadership skills. It’s quite a story .. Enjoy.

More on Tabatha - https://www.empowered-leader.com/ 

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Screenwriter, Poet, Activist & Artist Ronika Merl

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Screenwriter, Poet, Activist & Artist Ronika Merl .. She is an award-winning screenwriter who also directs, and runs the Wicklow Stories Film Festival. Having placed highly in both the Academy Nicholl Fellowship as well as the Austin Film Festival in 2019, she has since expanded her slate to contain more than 22 feature-length scripts. She has lectured at Griffith College in Dublin, Ireland and has given multiple workshops in Ireland and the UK. Her latest work, Matriarchy is a film and TV adaptation of Mary Mackey’s best-selling novel series “Earthsong”, which is being produced by Chainsaw Europe. Born into an indigenous, goat herding mountain tribe in the Himalayas in India, she’s lived on the streets of Vienna, in a hippie commune on the Czech border, in a brothel in central Austria, in the hills of the Irish countryside... It’s an incredible journey. Enjoy.

All things Ronika - https://www.ronikamerl.com/

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Author, Speaker and Founder/CEO of Balanced You Jenny Harkleroad


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author, Speaker and Founder/CEO of Balanced You Jenny Harkleroad .. She is a #1 best-selling author, speaker, and mind-change expert. She’s a mother of 4, which is her greatest claim to fame. She is a big-hearted entrepreneur and business leader who built a business in San Diego over 13 years producing double digits in the millions. With the power of the mind, Jenny overcame her past of chronic pain, addictions, bad relationships, and unhappiness. She never knew how sweet life could be until she changed her mind and that changed everything. Jenny has a dramatic story, breaking her back on a mountain cliff. That event changed everything and gave her a ferocious appetite to transform lives and help others create what’s missing in their lives. It’s incredible. Enjoy.

More on Jenny - https://balancedyou.org/

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Expert Online Business Coach Lior Vaknin

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Expert Online Business Coach Lior Vaknin .. He specializes in helping service business owners grow their businesses. As the founder of Local Service Mastery, he has helped hundreds of service business owners generate over $30 million online. His program empowers business owners to generate their own leads independently, without relying on marketing agencies, using strategies like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, local SEO, branding, and Youtube content. It’s a great story. Enjoy.

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Procrastination Coach & Productivity Expert Chris Abdey

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Procrastination Coach & Productivity Expert Chris Abdey .. He has over 20 years of experience across various industries and a passion for helping others, Chris empowers individuals to break free from the cycle of procrastination and achieve peak productivity. As the creator of programs like Procrastination to Productivity and the Balance Blueprint: 8 Weeks to Life Harmony, Chris combines practical strategies with mindset mastery to help clients transform their approach to time management, focus, and self-motivation. From his base in Ontario, Canada, we get into it all. Enjoy.

More on Chris - https://www.procrastinationstation.ca/

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Educator, Advocate & Creator of Innovative Learning Amanda Rogers

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Educator, Advocate & Creator of Innovative Learning Amanda Rogers .. She is passionate about creating inclusive and innovative learning experiences for twice-exceptional, gifted, and curious kids. As a twice-exceptional (2E) individual and parent of 2E children, Amanda brings a deeply personal and insightful perspective to her work, driven by her commitment to supporting neurodivergent learners. With a background in education, disability support, and counselling, Amanda integrates her professional expertise with her lived experiences to make a meaningful impact. It’s an incredibly inspirational story. Enjoy.

More on Amanda - https://cultivatingcuriosity.com.au/ 

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Author, High Level Marketer & Advertiser James Hipkin


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author, High Level Marketer & Advertiser James Hipkin .. Over 40 years, he, has worked in marketing and advertising at a high level. He is an accomplished, forward-thinking marketing professional. His clients included Sprint, Apple, Wells Fargo online bank, Nestlé and Toyota. His clients appreciate his practical, no-nonsense approach. He has the scares and many stories to share. James backs up his advice with fact-based examples drawn from his extensive experience. Since 2010, he has built his clients' businesses with digital marketing. Today, James is passionate about websites and helping the rest of us understand online marketing. It’s quite a story.

More on James - https://inn8ly.com/

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Nationally Renowned Real Estate Investor Jay Conner

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Nationally Renowned Real Estate Investor Jay Conner .. He faced frustrations in his initial investments due to large down payments, high origination fees, and restrictive rules imposed by banks. The situation worsened when his bank suddenly cut off his funding during a market downturn. This prompted Jay to explore alternative investment strategies like buying properties "Subject-To", using options, and buying with "Lease/Options". Still needing a reliable funding source, Jay designed a unique system combining the best aspects of his research. With this system, he was able to secure $250,000 from his first prospect, followed by $2,150,000 in private funding within a few months. This system, dubbed "Where To Get The Money Now," revolutionized his investment career and helped him realize massive profits annually, despite living in a small city. Dig this story.

More on Jay - https://www.jayconner.com/ 

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Founder of Flowers Capital Eric Burns

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Founder of Flowers Capital Eric Burns .. From his base in Cincinnati, Ohio, he gets into all things Flowers Capital. It is aptly named after his grandfather, Sheldon Flowers who encouraged a family of entrepreneurs to LIVE LIFE BULLISH! His company places private equity with select commercial real estate operators to achieve passive returns and financial freedom for its investors. Eric understands the difficulties of entrepreneurship and believes in financial freedom. The course he has taken throughout his life by doing the next right thing and failing forward has led him to his current product – financial freedom for fellow entrepreneurs. Enjoy his story.

More on Eric - https://flowerscapital.com/

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Entrepreneur & Security Pro Dylan Evans  

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur & Security Pro Dylan Evans .. From his base in Overland Park, KS, he shares stories, realizations, and current journeys in business and personal growth. Professionally, he demystify’s security and shows business leaders the easy and effective ways to stop internet crime. It all resonates with lawyers, finance leaders, and the occasional CEO. He persuades people of their value and that even if painful, their growth is worth pursuing. It’s full of passion and good. Dig in..

More on Dylan - https://saltyonsecurity.net/

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Visionary Entrepreneur & Business Owner Kari Warberg Block

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Visionary Entrepreneur & Business Owner Kari Warberg Block .. She began her entrepreneurial journey as a farmwife with an annual income of just $18,000. Despite limited resources, she identified a gap in the market and saw the potential to build a successful business. Kari has transformed her small pest control business into a $360 million empire today. Through her unwavering determination, innovative approach, and successful lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., Kari revolutionized the industry by introducing non-toxic pest control solutions. It’s an amazing story. Enjoy.

More on Kari - https://www.earthkind.com/

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Veteran New York Jazz Pianist & Composer Jon Gold

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran New York Jazz Pianist & Composer Jon Gold .. We caught up with this esteemed pianist about his new 2024 album Guanbara Eyes and a good life lived in the jazz world. This album showcases his wide-ranging and genre-bending compositional talents in formats ranging from solo piano to full bands with complete string orchestras.  With a discography well-received by the critics and public alike, Gold has made a remarkable series of compositions that will appeal to be the “serious” jazz listener as well as to the casual audience. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, it all took root with legend Joe Henderson and went on in an interesting timeline of action.  These days, he is also currently working on film and TV scoring. It’s quite a story. Dig in.

More Jon Gold - https://jongold.com/home.html

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Author & Educator Dr. Cynthia Rapaido

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author & Educator Dr. Cynthia Rapaido .. She is a highly accomplished educator that holds an Ed.D. in International and Multicultural Education and an M.A. in Educational Administration from the University of San Francisco. With over 30 years of experience in K–12 education, she has served as a high school principal, assistant principal, and teacher, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape across various schools and districts in California. Her dedication extends to higher education. She currently lives in the Bay Area and likes playing the piano, making handcrafted jewelry, dancing, and skating. It’s quite a good story. Enjoy.

Get her books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D6CZ1PNS/about?ingress=0&visitId=f536d988-af3b-4b8e-bd06-9eff93995659

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Transformational Speaker, Best Selling Author & HR Pro Brenda Neckvatal

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Transformational Speaker, Best Selling Author & HR Pro Brenda Neckvatal .. She is a two-time bestselling author, an award-winning HR professional & a serial entrepreneur who has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc., and US News and World Reports. Perseverance, integrity, and relentless optimism are just a few of the ingredients one experiences when meeting and working with Brenda. Not only does she help business leaders solve their most difficult people issues, but she is also a specialist in crisis management and group dynamics. It’s a fascinating story. Enjoy.


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Founder of 911 Restoration Franchise Idan Shpizear

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Founder of 911 Restoration Franchise Idan Shpizear .. He is the CEO of a disaster restoration franchise ranked among the top franchises in the United States by Entrepreneur. He is a true “coming to America” success story. The son of an Israeli farmer, Idan’s business journey began when he moved to the United States after completing his service in the military. He took a job at a carpet cleaning company, then took over ownership of that same company only one year later. Never forgetting his own humble beginnings, he eagerly shares his hard-earned understanding of what it takes to make the move from tradesperson to successful entrepreneur. Dig this story.


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Host of the growing Full-Fueled Podcast Matt Tack  

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Host of the growing Full-Fueled Podcast Matt Tack .. He is part of the growing movement to live life Full-Fueled. Along with Dr. Alfred Alessi, he is the co-host of the growing show that that provides fuel for the Forever Athlete. They focus on 6 pillars, Fuel, Movement, Sleep, Mind, Work and Spirit. They both have a journey of hardship. Going through a mental state in their 20's that was not sustainable. Depression and insecurities that they ultimately had to reconcile with. Matt, almost leaving his wife at the age of 26, decided to enter a Celebrate Recovery Program. These days, things are much different. Enjoy this story.

More on Matt - https://alessifunctionalhealth.com/

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