Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino: 2026

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Tamara Rivelle Interview | Love Letters (2026), Jazz, R&B & Music as a Path to Belonging

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring jazz singer, visual artist, and cultural architect Tamara Rivelle.

In this episode, we connect with Tamara from her home base in Nashville, Tennessee to discuss her upcoming 2026 album, Love Letters, her heartfelt single “My Superman,” and a remarkable creative journey spanning music, art, education, and community building.

“My Superman” is a deeply personal reflection on Tamara’s father following his recent diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease, transforming love, memory, family, and resilience into a powerful musical expression.

Originally from Pittsburgh and now based in Nashville, Tamara Rivelle creates a unique sound that blends jazz, R&B, and pop influences into a soulful and timeless musical experience. Beyond being a performer, she is a creator and connector whose work is built around a rare ability to inspire belonging and bring people together.

For more than three decades, Tamara has designed spaces that cultivate resilience, creativity, and character—first through classrooms and communities, and now through stages, visual art, and creative platforms.

Tamara Rivelle’s story is one of artistry, compassion, and connection—a reminder that music can preserve memories, honor relationships, and create spaces where people feel seen.

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https://www.tamaracreates.com/

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Sabine Kvenberg Interview | Communication Coaching, AI Visibility & Finding Your Voice

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Sabine Kvenberg—founder of Impact Communication Coaching, keynote speaker, bestselling author, communication expert, and creator of the AI Visibility Accelerator.

For more than 25 years, Sabine has helped coaches, speakers, entrepreneurs, and leaders discover their voice, strengthen their message, and develop the kind of presence that makes people stop, listen, and take action.

Her journey is one of courage, reinvention, and transformation. Sabine arrived in America from Hamburg, Germany, with just four suitcases, built a successful career in a second language, and learned firsthand what it takes to be visible, trusted, and heard in a new environment.

As a former professional actress and director, Sabine brings a unique understanding of performance, storytelling, confidence, and human connection into her communication coaching. She combines that creative background with years of business experience to help people communicate with authenticity, clarity, and impact.

Whether you're a coach, entrepreneur, speaker, business leader, or someone looking to communicate with more confidence, Sabine shares powerful insights into becoming more visible and creating meaningful connections.

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https://sabinekvenberg.com/

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Dr. Carla Caturia Interview | RISE Framework, Mental Performance & Building Resilient Teens

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Dr. Carla Caturia—elite mental performance coach, educator, speaker, and creator of the RISE Framework, a proven approach that helps tweens, teens, young adults, and their families develop confidence, emotional resilience, self-trust, and the mindset needed for lasting success.

With more than 20 years of experience in education and having coached over 10,000 students and families, Dr. Caturia has dedicated her career to helping young people thrive—not just academically or athletically, but emotionally and personally.

Through her work, she has discovered a powerful truth: Success without a strong sense of self is rarely sustainable. Too many talented and motivated young people struggle not because they lack ability, but because they have never been taught how to handle pressure, regulate emotions, overcome setbacks, and remain connected to who they are while pursuing ambitious goals.

Whether you're a parent, educator, coach, student, or someone passionate about youth development, Dr. Caturia offers valuable insights into raising confident, resilient, and emotionally intelligent young people.

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https://www.thehouseofrise.com/

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Pam Dwyer Interview | Delay the Binge™, Quiet Depletion & Breaking Unhealthy Patterns

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with bestselling author, speaker, and host of the Delay the Binge™ Podcast, Pam Dwyer.

Pam’s story is one of resilience, healing, and transformation. After surviving a childhood marked by abuse, neglect, and significant adversity, she discovered a powerful truth: lasting change doesn’t happen in the reaction—it happens in the pause before it.

Today, Pam helps high-achievers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and driven professionals identify what she calls “quiet depletion”—the hidden emotional exhaustion that often exists beneath outward success, responsibility, productivity, and resilience. Through her coaching, speaking, and writing, she teaches practical strategies for interrupting unhealthy patterns, making intentional choices, building sustainable momentum, and creating a life that is aligned with who you truly are.

Whether you’re navigating stress, burnout, emotional eating, compulsive habits, leadership pressure, or simply seeking greater self-awareness and balance, Pam shares practical tools and hard-earned wisdom that can help you move from survival to intentional living.

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Benjamin Lee Interview | Combat Veteran, Addiction Recovery, Life Coach & Personal Transformation

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Benjamin Lee—combat veteran, recovered addict, author, life transformation coach, podcast host, and founder of The Initiation Source.

Benjamin's life is a remarkable story of resilience, redemption, and purpose. After serving multiple combat tours as an Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician, he returned home carrying the invisible wounds of war. Like many veterans, he faced battles that weren't visible—struggling with addiction, depression, loss of identity, and a search for meaning.

What followed was a powerful journey of recovery and reinvention. Through years of personal work, healing, and self-discovery, Benjamin rebuilt his life from the ground up and transformed his greatest struggles into a mission of helping others.

Today, Benjamin serves as the Head Life Coach and Administrative Coordinator for the College of Charleston Life Design Coaching Center, hosts the Lowcountry Life Design Podcast, and leads The Initiation Source, where he helps individuals reconnect with their authentic selves, redefine their identity, and create lives filled with purpose and intention.

Benjamin's story is one of hope, courage, and the extraordinary capacity for human transformation. Whether you're navigating personal challenges, career transitions, recovery, or simply seeking greater purpose, this conversation offers valuable wisdom and inspiration.

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www.benjaminjohnlee.com

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Scott Shagory Interview | Founder of Purple Finch Group on Scaling Tech Companies & Leadership

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Scott Shagory—founder and CEO of Purple Finch Group, Fractional Executive, entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and host of the Disciplined Troublemakers Podcast.

Scott specializes in helping founder-led technology companies generating between $2 million and $50 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) navigate one of the most challenging phases of growth—when early momentum driven by hustle and intuition gives way to the need for scalable systems, operational architecture, and disciplined leadership. Through Purple Finch Group, he helps CEOs redesign decision-making, improve operational flow, strengthen organizational structure, and build companies that are attractive to investors and positioned for long-term enterprise value.

Drawing on his experience in technology strategy, capital planning, organizational design, and even the principles of martial arts, Scott offers a unique perspective on how founders can evolve from builders into architects of sustainable businesses. He also explores these ideas on his Disciplined Troublemakers Podcast, where he interviews leaders about scaling companies, innovation, AI, and operational excellence.

Whether you're a startup founder, CEO, entrepreneur, investor, or business leader, Scott shares practical insights into building organizations that can grow beyond the founder and thrive for years to come.

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Rob Broadhead Interview | Fractional CIO, Software Architect & Technology Leadership Expert

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Rob Broadhead—Fractional CIO, software architect, entrepreneur, and founder of RB Consulting. With more than 30 years of experience in technology leadership, Rob has helped startups, mid-sized companies, and established organizations modernize legacy systems, build scalable software, and align technology with real business goals.

Unlike many technology consultants who simply recommend software, Rob focuses on the operational challenges that determine whether technology initiatives succeed or fail. His work helps executives identify hidden obstacles that quietly slow growth, including unclear ownership, fragmented workflows, poor system integration, organizational debt, communication breakdowns, and decision-making bottlenecks.

As a trusted technology advisor, Rob specializes in helping businesses create sustainable systems that improve efficiency, strengthen leadership, and prepare organizations for long-term success.

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, IT professional, or technology enthusiast, Rob shares valuable insights into building smarter organizations through better systems and stronger leadership.

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Samir Zarif (FKAjazz) Interview | Intrepid Sun: You Are the Sun, Again | Jazztronica & Modern Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring musician, producer, DJ, and Jazztronica creator Samir (FKAjazz) Zarif.

Six years after our last conversation in the summer of 2020, Samir returns to Neon Jazz to discuss his captivating new 2026 EP, Intrepid Sun: You Are the Sun, Again, along with the evolution of his groundbreaking musical vision, becoming a father, creating in modern-day America, and what's next in his ever-expanding artistic journey.

As the founder of Jazztronica, Samir has developed a distinctive sound that blends jazz improvisation, electronic music production, cinematic storytelling, visual art, and narrative-driven composition into an immersive multimedia experience. His latest five-track EP expands the universe introduced in Prelude to Descent, the first chapter of the TV Box Saga, inviting listeners deeper into a richly imagined musical world.

If you're a fan of contemporary jazz, electronic music, experimental composition, or boundary-pushing creative artists, this conversation is filled with insight and inspiration.

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Monday, July 27, 2026

Ray Negron Interview | Yankees, George Steinbrenner, Dwight Gooden & Bronx Zoo Stories

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Ray Negrón—New York Yankees Special Assistant and Consultant, New York Times bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning producer, columnist, SAG member, and one of the most beloved figures in Yankees history.

Ray's extraordinary story began more than 50 years ago when, at just 17 years old, he was caught spray-painting graffiti on a wall at Yankee Stadium by legendary Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Instead of sending him to jail, Steinbrenner gave Ray an unforgettable second chance by making him the New York Yankees batboy—a life-changing decision that launched one of the most remarkable careers in baseball.

Ray quickly became part of the legendary "Bronx Zoo" Yankees of the 1970s, working alongside manager Billy Martin, Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, captain Thurman Munson, and many other baseball legends. Over the next 37 years, Ray and George Steinbrenner built a relationship rooted in mentorship, loyalty, and friendship that lasted until Steinbrenner's passing in 2010.

In this compelling conversation, Ray also shares the deeply personal story of his friendship with Dwight "Doc" Gooden, his efforts to help Gooden rebuild his life through the Yankees organization, and why he believes the former Cy Young Award winner deserves a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

This is a powerful conversation about baseball, loyalty, redemption, friendship, and the incredible impact one act of kindness can have on a life.

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https://theraynegronstory.com/

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Melyssa Jaskiewicz Interview | Leveling the Fields Founder on Girls in Sports, Leadership & Equity

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Melyssa Jaskiewicz, Founder and Executive Director of Leveling the Fields (LTF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing girls' participation in sports as a catalyst for leadership, confidence, resilience, and lifelong success.

After more than 20 years in business development and over 15 years in the professional sports and sports technology industries, Melyssa launched Leveling the Fields to create greater access and opportunity for girls through athletics. Today, she leads a passionate team of more than 30 volunteers, overseeing strategy, fundraising, partnerships, and program expansion while building a scalable model with plans for national growth.

In just its first two years, Leveling the Fields successfully launched programs across multiple schools and delivered 17 impactful programs, empowering young girls to discover the life-changing benefits of sports participation.

Before founding LTF, Melyssa served as Vice President of Sales at Sideline Sports, where she developed relationships with nearly every professional sports team in the United States and helped launch and grow innovative digital sports technology products.

Whether you're passionate about youth development, leadership, women's sports, nonprofit organizations, or entrepreneurship, Melyssa shares valuable insights on creating opportunities that can transform lives.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/melyssajaskiewicz/

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Trea Da Fit Artist Interview | Fitness Coach, Podcast Host & Helping Creatives Build Stronger Lives

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Trea Da Fit Artist—online fitness coach, personal trainer, music artist, entrepreneur, and host of the Sculpt N Create Podcast. As the founder of Next World Fitness, Trea is on a mission to help artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and high-achieving creatives build healthier bodies, stronger mindsets, and sustainable lifestyles that fuel success.

Based in Mississippi, Trea combines fitness, creativity, discipline, and personal development into a philosophy that goes far beyond physical appearance. He believes true fitness is about having the energy, confidence, focus, and resilience needed to perform at your highest level—in business, music, creativity, and everyday life.

Through coaching, content creation, and his podcast, Trea inspires people to pursue their goals without sacrificing who they are, proving that physical wellness and creative excellence can go hand in hand.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, athlete, or someone striving to become your best self, Trea shares practical advice and motivating insights for building lasting success from the inside out.

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https://www.nextworldfitness.com/

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Lindsay Little Interview | Somatic Practitioner on Embodiment, Nervous System Healing & Presence

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with somatic practitioner Lindsay Little, whose work helps people reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and cultivate a deeper sense of presence, resilience, and authentic living.

Lindsay's journey began with a question about her own body. As a dedicated runner, weightlifter, and systems thinker, she became fascinated by how the body could move more efficiently, recover more effectively, and function with greater ease. That curiosity led her into the worlds of massage therapy, yoga, breathwork, and somatic practices, where she has spent years studying the interconnected relationships between movement, breath, energy, emotions, and mindset.

Today, Lindsay helps people reconnect with their essential selves by exploring how the body stores experience and how greater awareness can unlock healing, confidence, and personal empowerment. Her work encourages individuals to move beyond limiting stories, external expectations, and unconscious patterns to discover a more grounded and authentic way of living.

Whether you're interested in personal growth, wellness, mental health, or understanding how the body influences our everyday lives, this conversation offers practical insights and thoughtful perspectives.

Learn more about Lindsay Little:
https://somalingua.com/

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Dr. Scott Sadlon Interview | Songs from Thin Air (2026) | Jazz Drummer, Dentist & One-Take Improvisation

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Phoenix-based jazz drummer, composer, and dentist Dr. Scott Sadlon.

In this episode, we dive into Scott's captivating 2026 album, Songs from Thin Air, an adventurous recording built entirely around the spirit of spontaneous improvisation. By day, Dr. Scott Sadlon practices dentistry after earning his bachelor's degree in biology and his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from The Ohio State University. By night, he is one of Phoenix's most creative jazz musicians, performing with top local artists and producing imaginative recordings.

For Songs from Thin Air, Scott assembled an outstanding trio featuring acclaimed keyboardist Rachel Eckroth and renowned bassist Tim Lefebvre. Every performance on the album was recorded in one take, beginning with either a drum groove, bass line, or keyboard motif before allowing the music to unfold naturally through collective improvisation.

The result is a deeply organic recording that captures the excitement, risk, and beauty of creating music entirely in the moment.

Whether you're a jazz fan, musician, or simply fascinated by creative people balancing multiple careers, this conversation offers an inspiring look into a unique musical life.

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Sunday, July 26, 2026

Kevin Du Interview | Somewhere, a Butterfly Sings (2026) | Jazz Pianist, Composer & Arranger

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring New York City-based jazz pianist, keyboardist, composer, and arranger Kevin Du.

In this episode, we catch up with one of jazz's exciting emerging voices to discuss his beautiful 2026 album, Somewhere, a Butterfly Sings, along with his remarkable musical journey that spans continents, cultures, and genres.

Born in Chicago and raised in China, Kevin discovered music at an early age as a powerful means of expression, connection, and storytelling. Today, he has become a highly versatile artist whose work effortlessly moves between jazz, classical, R&B, pop, metal, musical theater, and beyond. No matter the setting, Kevin brings a distinctive musical voice, technical mastery, and heartfelt authenticity to every performance.

Somewhere, a Butterfly Sings showcases Kevin's lyrical approach to composition, rich harmonic language, and fearless creativity, blending modern jazz with cinematic textures and deeply personal storytelling.

Kevin Du represents a new generation of musicians who embrace limitless creativity while honoring the traditions that inspired them.

Enjoy this inspiring conversation!

Listen to the album:
https://open.spotify.com/album/2Z8puSPY9Rwro7AMKO5Ck5

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