Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino: January 2025

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Jazz Trumpeter Paul Dietrich on the 2024 Album Small Patch of Earth

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter Paul Dietrich on the 2024 Album Small Patch of Earth .. This is his fifth album on Shifting Paradigm Records as a leader featuring his smallest ensemble to date. Following two quintet albums in 2014 and 2017, a full-size 18-piece jazz ensemble and a nine-piece quintet-plus-string-quartet, sought to return to basics. This led to the creation of his Elemental Quartet, which embraces a more intimate sound inspired by folk music and simpler musical forms, emphasizing interaction and improvisation over the structured nature of his recent large-ensemble work. We cover the album, live shows and much more. Dig this interview.

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Friday, January 3, 2025

Entrepreneur, Founder, Speaker, Storyteller, AI Consultant & Gifting Strategist Mona Bavar

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur, Founder, Speaker, Storyteller, AI Consultant & Gifting Strategist Mona Bavar .. She is a cultural innovator blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge AI to transform how businesses tell their stories and shape the future. Born in Iran and raised in America, her multicultural journey sparked a deep passion for bridging worlds and fostering meaningful connections. With her company BlueApples.ai, she helps entrepreneurs harness the power of AI to fuel innovation and creativity while staying true to their authentic voice—ensuring they thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape. We get into her whole story. Enjoy.

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Author, Wife, Mother & A Guide To Stop Smoking Jessi Hartnett

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author, Wife, Mother & A Guide To Stop Smoking Jessi Hartnett .. Along with her mission to help people stop smoking, she loves to spend her time in the kitchen and outdoors. She has college education in Geology, Geography, and Early Childhood Education. Although she is in a stable place now, she has lived with addiction the majority of her life. She lived in addiction for 15 years until she became introduced to spiritual principles that allowed her to change her perspective. Her book, Honor Your Heart, addresses the emotional aspect of ending the habit. From her base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we get into it all. Enjoy.

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Math Educator & Innovator Craig Hane aka Dr. Del

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Math Educator & Innovator Craig Hane aka Dr. Del .. This math educator and innovator is dedicated to transforming how math is taught and learned. With a Ph.D. in Algebraic Number Theory and decades of teaching and business experience, Dr. Del empowers students and professionals alike by demystifying math using modern tools like scientific calculators and Wolfram Alpha. His mission is to break down math barriers and inspire listeners to "invest in yourself" for a brighter future. He offers a compelling mix of expertise, innovation, and storytelling that resonates with listeners of all backgrounds. Born in the aftermath of WWII, Dr. Del’s early life was shaped by resilience and resourcefulness. We get into his system and so much more. Enjoy.

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Novelist, Writing Coach & Marketer Charlene Thomas

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Novelist, Writing Coach & Marketer Charlene Thomas .. As the author young adult fiction, her debut novel was Seton Girls and released with Penguin Random House in 2022. Her sophomore novel, Streetlight People, came out on November 5, 2024. A third one is in the works for Summer of 2025. Charlene was sixteen when she wrote a manuscript that won the National Novel Silver Award from Scholastic Books and went on to minor in creative writing at North Carolina State University. She's a big dreamer and believes a lot in people and what all of us are capable of, and maybe that’s why she loves creating big characters who are steadfastly determined to change their own little parts of the world. From her base in the Washington D.C. area, we get into it all. Enjoy.

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Successful Business Leader, Reading Instructor & Star of the Documentary The Truth About Reading David Chalk

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Successful Business Leader, Reading Instructor & Star of the Documentary The Truth About Reading David Chalk .. He learned to read at the age of 62. He is featured in the documentary The Truth About Reading because he knows firsthand the life-altering impact of illiteracy. Despite reading at or below a sixth-grade level for most of his life, he managed dyslexia, ADHD, prosopagnosia—the inability to recognize faces, a rare condition—and numerous other cognitive challenges. He went from being told early in life by counselors that he would amount to nothing in life to becoming a huge success. At 20, he became an airline pilot and by 28 he earned his first million—all driven by the power of goal setting, focus, and determination instilled by his mother. It’s an incredible story. Tune in.

Former Teacher, Productivity Coach & Speaker Cindy Baker

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Former Teacher, Productivity Coach & Speaker Cindy Baker .. She is the founder of CBC - Cindy Baker Coaching, which a coaching and education company for entrepreneurs. With a master's in counseling and over 19 years as an educator, her mission is to share the success secrets she has discovered in her own journey as an entrepreneur with ADHD to inspire other creative professionals to leverage their brain's superpowers to become positive, prepared, and productive. Her productivity training has helped countless entrepreneurs grow their businesses by overcoming overwhelm, gaining clarity and focus, and managing their time. It’s a refreshing story. Enjoy.

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Veteran Kansas City Jazz Musician & Educator Bryan Hicks - 2024 - Part II

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City Jazz Musician & Educator Bryan Hicks .. We originally caught up with him back in 2023 and check in here in late 2024 to see what has been going on. There have been some significant developments and we get into all of it. Enjoy.

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Jazz Saxophonist Shawn Maxwell on the 2024 Album C8H10N402 with Keri Johnsrud

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Shawn Maxwell on the 2024 Album C8H10N402 with Keri Johnsrud .. We get into the artistic chemistry between these two musicians that teamed up for this impressive release. We talk about their creative approach to the project, live shows and so much more. Great to catch up with Shawn. Enjoy this interview.

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