Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Business Transformation Navigator & Consultant Michael Thomas


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Business Transformation Navigator & Consultant Michael Thomas .. Ultimately, he helps small businesses overcome operational chaos and streamline their strategies to drive growth. He has over a decade of experience in designing, developing, and delivering management systems that enhance customer experience and increase profitability. Michael is proficient in applying Lean startup principles to help teams accelerate progress and maximize impact, while minimize financial risk. It’s quite a story. From his base in Seattle, we cover solid ground.

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Podcast Production Specialist Joel Oliver

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Podcast Production Specialist Joel Oliver .. Over the past 10 years, his professional background in audio engineering has bloomed into podcasting and entrepreneurship. He transitioned from freelancing as a podcast editor into owning a full-fledged podcast production business. Facing an open-heart surgery in 2018, he realized that in order for my family business to survive, he needed to learn to design a business that didn't revolve around him. He made it out alive, and so did his business. These days, East Coast Studio is bigger and stronger than ever. Dig this story.

More on Joel - https://eastcoaststudio.com/


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Founder of Africa's fastest growing Dating App Dare Olatoye


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Founder of Africa's fastest growing Dating App Dare Olatoye .. He is the co-founder of TrueFlutter, a popular dating app that has revolutionized online matchmaking. He is also known for hosting Nigeria's largest speed dating event, which attracted over a thousand participants. As a private matchmaker with extensive experience in the dating industry, Dare has built a reputation for connecting people and fostering meaningful relationships. TrueFlutter,app ranks as top 1% globally ranked dating app tailored for Africans on the continent. From his base in Nigeria, we cover quite a bit. Enjoy.

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Clinical Psychologist, Zen Practitioner, Meditation Teacher & Founder Dr. Shayna G Kaufmann


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Clinical Psychologist, Zen Practitioner, Meditation Teacher & Founder Dr. Shayna G Kaufmann .. She is the Founder of Embrace the Middle—a company dedicated to serving women in midlife. Dr. Kaufmann is also a published researcher, a community leader, popular speaker, and former faculty at Alliant International University and National University. Her forthcoming book, Embrace the Middle, shares her original research findings on 619 midlife women worldwide and challenges the negative cultural midlife paradigm. The book will introduce SOFTT - Dr. Kaufmann's mindful, step-by-step approach to navigating the challenges and celebrating the many gifts of midlife. Enjoy this story.

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Author & Seasoned Sustainability Expert Lee Stewart

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author & Seasoned Sustainability Expert Lee Stewart .. The author of "How to Build Sustainability into Your Business Strategy” has over 20 years of corporate sustainability experience. He has worked across Australia, the UK, Japan, and New Zealand, spanning startups, consulting, and large multinationals. He is a qualified climate reality speaker and mentor, trained by Al Gore, and has delivered over 200 speaking engagements on sustainability and climate change. It’s quite a story. He explains it all from his base in Australia.

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Monday, July 29, 2024

Entrepreneur & Digital Marketing Expert Colby Wegter

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Digital Marketer and Creator of Delivery Mastery Colby Wegter .. He is a top 1% globally recognized digital marketer and the creator of Delivery Mastery, a community that teaches agency owners how to solve their lead problems for good by keeping their clients for years. He excels at teaching others how to 2X, 3X, or 4X client retention and increase their lifetime value. After 12 years in the agency world, he's fulfilling his mission of helping others find more time and financial freedom through their agency with as little stress as possible. Dig this story.

More on Colby - https://colbywegter.com/

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Idaho-based Author Ethan Gibson

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Idaho-based Author Ethan Gibson .. He did not grow up reading or writing. Impressively, in high school he somehow managed not to read a single book assigned to him. Yet, he still managed to receive good grades. To this day, he still does not read as much as people may think an author does, as he finds it just as boring as he did when he was a young buck in school. However, he found enjoyment in writing. He regularly does cold plunges, and is currently writing two other books. Enjoy this tale.

More on Ethan - https://thenonchalantperfectionist.com/ 

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Author & The Accountability Guy Robert Hunt

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author & The Accountability Guy  Robert Hunt .. He “is The Accountability Guy" and the co-author of the book "Nobody Cares...until you do." He is a business owner in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas area and helps leaders remove the things that keep them from being their best. Robert is an Executive Coach who runs CEO Groups in DFW since 2013 and he brings that experience and wisdom to help people reach their goals. It’s quite a story. Enjoy.

More on Robert - https://renaissanceexecutiveforumsdallas.com/


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Entrepreneur, Author & Dreamer Nava Writz Bogaard

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur, Author & Dreamer Nava Writz Bogaard .. Born in a poor, pre-prosperity Tel Aviv, Israel in 1957, one of seven children, her mother knew her daughter was destined for greatness because she shared the same due date as Princess Caroline of Monaco. She dreamed big dreams about emigrating to America, owning an apartment in NYC and a house in the Los Angeles Hills. With no education, she worked her way up in the baby bedding industry in Beverly Hills, CA. She went on to win awards and achieved her dream of appearing on Good Morning America as ABC's official makeover queen. She survived and thrived after a miscarriage, stage 4 cervical cancer, a radical hysterectomy and some broken hearts, going on to adopt two beautiful sons of her own. Nava has chronicled her life in her new memoir, "It All Began with Caroline. Get into this story.

More on Nava - https://itallbeganwithcaroline.com/ 

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Los Angeles-based Jazz Singer Natalie Jacob

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based Jazz Singer Natalie Jacob .. We talked about her new  and debut2024 CD Sooner or Later, surviving COVID and her career is jazz. This native Angelino spent her high school summers working as an usher at the Hollywood Bowl hearing many of the jazz greats and immediately fell in love with the music. This initial album showcases her stellar vocals on jazz standards, bossa nova and selections from the Great American Songbook. She initially launched her solo career in 2010 with the late Larry Feldman serving as her musical director and guitarist. We get into the full story .. Enjoy.

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Sunday, July 28, 2024

Jazz Pianist & Composer Amina Figarova on the 2024 CD Suite for Africa

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Amina Figarova on the 2024 CD Suite for Africa .. Teamed up with her stellar sextet and a choir of orphaned and at-risk children from Liberia, she makes yet another wonderful album. She was inspired to write her new “Suite for Africa” by her experiences meeting students during her travels to South Africa. But it was a chance encounter in the air that brought the stirring piece fully to life, as a travel mishap placed her on the same flight as the Matsiko World Orphan Choir that is an ensemble of orphaned and at-risk children from war-ravaged Liberia.

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Saturday, July 27, 2024

Argentina-born, NYC-based Jazz  Saxophonist Julieta Eugenio

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Argentina-born, NYC-based Jazz  Saxophonist Julieta Eugenio .. We caught up with her to discuss her new 2024 CD Stay and a life lived very well in the jazz world. She began studying music under sage instruction that began with piano and then moved to saxophone and clarinet. In 2008, she started her journey to the big city of Buenos Aires to continue her musical studies and then was accepted to study at Queens College for a Jazz Master degree in New York City. She continues to drive well .. Dig this interview.

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Personal Development Expert & Entrepreneur Jeremy Fouts


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Personal Development Expert & Entrepreneur Jeremy Fouts .. He is the founder of the nutrition company CorVive and is passionate about making an impact in the lives of others. He has worked with a multitude of professionals worldwide. Hailing from prestigious organizations, professional and collegiate athletes. He played a pivotal role in enhancing their performance and fostering excellence, both on and off the field. As a seasoned expert in personal development, his journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to transformative growth. Enjoy this story.

More on Jeremy - https://jeremyfouts.com/


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President of Pathos Consulting Group Evan Harris


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with President of Pathos Consulting Group Evan Harris .. He served for ten years as an English teacher and administrator at the Orme School in Arizona and at Episcopal High School in Houston, Texas. He received his master’s degree in private school leadership from Columbia University and went on to study technology ethics at Stanford University’s Human-Centered AI Program. Evan founded Pathos Consulting Group to unite experts from education and technology into a single consultancy combining AI training for educators, automated workflows for staff, and AI-powered student projects into a single change management process. It’s great story. Dig in.

More on Evan - https://pathosgroup.ai/ 

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Author, Neurodiverse Couples Coach & Certified Autism Specialist Barbara Grant

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author, Neurodiverse Couples Coach & Certified Autism Specialist Barbara Grant .. She has been coaching since 2005, working with individuals, couples, groups, and non-profit teams. Barbara has been in 2 neurodiverse marriages and is the parent of an adult neurodivergent person. This accomplished pro has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has been featured in several national podcasts and publications and is the editor and contributing author of a book about navigating Christian neurodiverse marriage. She has wonderful energy and a fascinating story of evolution.

More on Barbara - https://bg-hc.com/ 


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Go-To Guru for Life & Work Harmony Victoria Mensch


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Go-To Guru for Life & Work Harmony Victoria Mensch .. She is passionate about empowering high-achievers. She is on a mission to kick burnout to the curb and show all how success and fulfillment can go hand in hand. It’s quite a story. Enjoy.

More on Victoria - http://svexecutive.academy/

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The Nugget Lady, Working Creative, Coach & Trainer Kymberly Dakin


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with The Nugget Lady, Working Creative, Coach & Trainer Kymberly Dakin .. She has been a working creative, coach and trainer for almost 30 years. She utilizes theatre and improv skills in high impact experiential training through her company: Voice Into Learning, LLC. Kym enjoyed facilitating a series of ongoing improvisation trainings with the University of New Hampshire focused on hiring practices in search committees, and helps train medical residents in compassionate behavior through the Standardized Patient program at Maine Medical Center. Enjoy this story.

More on Kymberly - https://kymdakin.com/

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Novelist, Speaker & Teacher Tess Callahan
 

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Novelist, Speaker & Teacher Tess Callahan .. This former teacher is the author of the novels APRIL & OLIVER and  the 9/3/24 release of DAWNLAND. Her essays and stories have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Writer’s Digest, NPR, and elsewhere. As a teacher and TEDx speaker on creativity, she offers tips on maximizing your creative flow and getting your writing out into the world. She has a fascinating story. Tune in.

More on Tess - https://tesscallahan.com/

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