Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino: 2026

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Giulio Cuppari & Giosuè Consiglio of Psoas Trio Talks New Album Satori | Italian Contemporary Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with guitarist Giulio Cuppari and drummer Giosuè Consiglio of the Italy-based Psoas Trio.

We take a deep dive into the trio's new 2026 album Satori, their beginnings, evolution, individual musical journeys, and the creative chemistry that has shaped their sound. Based in Milan, Psoas Trio also features tenor saxophonist Alessio Dal Checco, creating a distinctive contemporary jazz voice built around listening, interaction, risk, and constant musical dialogue.

On Satori, the trio consolidates a musical path rooted in shared experiences while pushing themselves beyond preconceived ideas. Rather than following a fixed formula, Psoas Trio creates an open musical space where improvisation, communication, experimentation, and spontaneity help shape the music in real time.

Rooted in contemporary jazz while incorporating elements of British rock, the trio explores new compositional possibilities and expands its musical language without losing a strong melodic foundation. The result is music that feels adventurous and exploratory while remaining deeply connected to melody, expression, and the chemistry between three musicians.

In this conversation, we discuss Satori, the formation of Psoas Trio, the Milan jazz scene, contemporary European jazz, improvisation, composition, British rock influences, musical risk, ensemble interaction, developing a unique artistic identity, and the individual paths of Giulio Cuppari and Giosuè Consiglio.

We also explore how a band builds trust, how musicians learn to listen to one another, and how continuous dialogue can become the foundation of a distinctive sound.

From their base in Milan, we cover it all. Enjoy this interview.

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Saturday, September 5, 2026

Singer Jennifer Madsen on Girl Talk, Big Band Jazz & the American Songbook

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz vocalist Jennifer Madsen, talking about her powerful 2026 album Girl Talk.

This female producer-led big band jazz project reimagines the American Songbook through inventive arrangements, seasoned interpretation, big band storytelling and collaborative musical leadership. Jennifer sits at the center of a richly orchestrated ensemble, bringing classic material to life with contemporary energy and dynamic interplay between voice and band.

A mentor, educator and headliner performing regularly at clubs, concert halls and festivals, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience and perspective to this project.

We caught up with Jennifer initially in 2025, so it's great to reconnect with her in 2026 and dig deeper into Girl Talk, her performances, musical journey, leadership, education and the evolving world of jazz.

🎧 Listen to Girl Talk: Apple Music

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Friday, September 4, 2026

Mandi Feely-Swain on Leadership, Consistency & Mortgage Success

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Educator, Author, Top Producer, Leader & Speaker Mandi Feely-Swain.

Born and raised in Idaho and a proud graduate of Boise State University, Mandi has a deep appreciation for Idaho’s growth and the families who call it home. She and her husband Cory live in Eagle, where they share a blended family filled with love, energy and plenty of adventures.

Mandi is a nationally recognized mortgage leader and top-producing loan originator. As Senior Executive Vice President at Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC, she has closed more than 2,500 units totaling more than $816 million from 2020 to 2025.

Known for her practical, people-first approach, Mandi helps professionals build consistency, confidence and lasting success. In this conversation, we explore leadership, mortgage lending, professional growth, mindset, family, education, consistency and what it takes to build a meaningful and successful career.

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DeeAnn Palin: The CEO Whisperer on Business Growth, Leadership & HR

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Founder & CEO of ONPOINT Business Solutions DeeAnn Palin, known as “the CEO Whisperer.”

DeeAnn helps CEOs and Boards accelerate growth, avoid costly people mistakes, and prepare for strategic transitions. With more than 20 years as a corporate executive and 12 years as a business owner, she brings extensive experience in leadership, business coaching, human resources and organizational transformation.

Through business coaching and fractional HR strategies, DeeAnn helps companies build stronger teams, navigate challenges and create sustainable growth.

From her base in Scottsdale, Arizona, we cover quite a bit of ground, including CEO leadership, business growth, Boards, HR strategy, people management, organizational transformation, strategic transitions, executive coaching and the challenges that come with building a successful company.

It's an insightful conversation about the people and leadership decisions that can make or break a growing business.

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Theresa Gale on the Enneagram, Self-Remembering & the Inner Work of Love

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Seasoned Entrepreneur, Author & Executive Coach Theresa Gale.

For more than 30 years, Theresa has worked alongside leaders, teams and individuals, exploring a question many of us quietly carry: What if the life we're living and the life we're capable of living aren't quite the same thing?

Theresa calls this experience self-forgetting — a persistent sense of restlessness and disconnection from who we truly are. Her life's work has focused on understanding why self-forgetting happens and how we can find our way back to self-remembering.

A certified Enneagram trainer, Theresa is the author of The Inner Work of Love and Action — An Embodied Enneagram Path from Self-Forgetting to Self-Remembering.

We get into the whole story, including the Enneagram, personal growth, leadership, self-awareness, inner work, love, action, self-forgetting, self-remembering, transformation and what it means to live a more authentic life.

It's a fascinating conversation about understanding ourselves and finding our way back to the life we're meant to live.

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Drew Sloss on Scaling Business, Leadership & Finding the Signal

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Founder, Leadership Advisor & Business Success Expert Drew Sloss.

Drew scaled a high-7-figure business across five locations and 250 employees before discovering that the hardest part of growth isn't always strategy — it's signal.

As organizations grow, communication gets harder. More people, more locations and more moving parts can make it increasingly difficult for leaders to hear what actually matters. Smart people can begin pulling in different directions, not because they don't care, but because they aren't seeing the same terrain.

Drew experienced this challenge firsthand and built a framework to solve it for himself. Today, he helps other high-stakes leaders and growing organizations create clarity, alignment and better business outcomes.

From his base in Nashville, we dig into his fascinating entrepreneurial journey, scaling a business, leadership, organizational alignment, communication, decision-making, business growth and the framework he developed from experience.

It's quite a business story.

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Fernando Noronha Interview | 30 Years of Blues & Ain't No Hiding From the Blues

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Blues Songwriter & Guitar Veteran Fernando Noronha.

Originally from Brazil and now living in America, Fernando celebrates an extraordinary 30 years in the blues with his powerful 2026 album Ain't No Hiding From the Blues.

Fernando's story is one of international discovery, dedication, and a lifelong love for a uniquely American musical tradition. He discovered the blues far from its birthplace, embraced its language and spirit, and went on to become one of the most respected blues guitarists and ambassadors for the music on the international stage.

Since forming Black Soul in 1995, Fernando has performed at major blues festivals and venues throughout North America, South America, and Europe, developing a reputation for his passionate guitar playing, songwriting, and authentic connection to the blues.

On this new album, he reflects on three decades of musical exploration while honoring the musicians, traditions, and experiences that shaped his journey. Ain't No Hiding From the Blues is both a celebration and a statement — proof that the blues can travel across borders, cultures, and generations while retaining its emotional power.

In this conversation, we get into Fernando's Brazilian roots, discovering the blues, Black Soul, 30 years of performing, blues guitar, songwriting, international festivals, moving to America, his 2026 album, and the enduring power of the blues.

It's a fascinating story of following a musical calling across continents and building a life around the music you love.

We cover the whole story. Enjoy this interview.

All Things Fernando Noronha
Fernando Noronha — Linktree

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Elvis Guillermo on Faith, Resilience, Entrepreneurship & Human Performance

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur, Faith-Driven Leader and Human Performance & Resilience Advocate Elvis Guillermo.

After selling the business he built, Elvis chose to pursue work aligned with his passion and purpose—helping people build stronger bodies, stronger minds and lives of purpose.

He is the founder of Thrive2Peak, Pro2Peak and Trinova Wellness, creating a connected approach to functional medicine, biohacking, recovery and human optimization.

Through his upcoming podcast, Forged to Rise, Elvis is documenting his personal journey of becoming the man God has called him to be while having honest conversations about faith, leadership, entrepreneurship, health, resilience, recovery and what it truly means to build and rise.

In this conversation, we dig into Elvis' entrepreneurial journey, finding purpose after success, faith-driven leadership, human performance, wellness, resilience, personal growth and the lessons learned along the way.

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Jen Guyton on National Geographic, Conservation & Breaking the Achievement Trap

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Former National Geographic Photographer, Conservation Scientist & Coach Jen Guyton.

For more than a decade, Jen worked across Africa as a wildlife researcher and storyteller, earning a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University along the way. Her infrared photographs of spotted hyenas appeared on the March 2024 cover of National Geographic, a career milestone that represented years of hard work and achievement.

But reaching that incredible professional high point brought an unexpected realization: achievement alone wasn't going to provide the happiness, belonging or peace she had been chasing.

That realization led Jen down an entirely new path.

Today, she helps ambitious high-achievers break free from the achievement trap and create lives that feel meaningful, authentic and truly their own.

In this conversation, we explore wildlife photography, conservation, National Geographic, career achievement, purpose, success, personal transformation, authenticity, burnout, meaningful work and what happens when reaching your biggest goals doesn't feel the way you expected.

It's a fascinating story of achievement, discovery and finding a different definition of success.

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Stephen Moss on Executive Mentoring, Career Transitions & Leadership

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Founder & President of Executive Springboard Stephen Moss, an Olympic-class connector who has built his career around helping leaders navigate pivotal moments.

Through Executive Springboard, Stephen connects companies and critical leaders with a team of more than 100 experienced mentors who help professionals navigate promotions, new leadership roles, career transitions and other defining moments.

The mentors are current and former corporate executives who share their hard-earned wisdom to help a new generation of leaders make a lasting impact.

Stephen's own corporate career included serving as a four-time Chief Marketing Officer. But his fourth CMO position lasted just 18 months, followed by what he describes as a bit of PTSD. That experience ultimately pushed him away from corporate life and toward consulting, brand strategy workshops, marketing training and executive mentoring.

We dig into leadership, mentorship, career transitions, corporate life, executive coaching, marketing, career reinvention, burnout, resilience and the lessons Stephen learned along his fascinating journey.

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Thursday, September 3, 2026

Ken Lovern Interview | The Blind Boone Project, Kansas City Jazz & a Remarkable American Story

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Organist Ken Lovern as we explore the remarkable 2026 Blind Boone Project.

This ambitious project brings together music, history, a comic book, and a live on-stage production to tell the extraordinary story of John William “Blind” Boone, one of the first African American concert performers to achieve international recognition.

Born in a Union Army camp near the end of the Civil War, Boone faced enormous barriers in a country defined by segregation, discrimination, and racism. Yet his extraordinary musical gifts — and the determination of the people who believed in him — helped him build a remarkable career as a concert pianist.

A former Confederate general and town elder in Warrensburg, Missouri, helped arrange for Boone to receive an education at a school for the blind. Later, with the assistance of his loyal and savvy African American business manager John Lange Jr., Boone pursued an elite concert career that lasted from 1880 through 1927.

His story is one of music, perseverance, entrepreneurship, racial barriers, friendship, education, and triumph, making Blind Boone an important — and sometimes overlooked — figure in American music history.

Ken Lovern has brought together an impressive group of musicians and Kansas City-connected artists to help bring this history to life, including vocalist Madisen Ward, known as part of the acclaimed folk duo Madisen Ward and the Momma Bear.

In this conversation, we explore the Blind Boone musical, the history behind the project, Kansas City connections, Blind Boone's incredible career, John Lange Jr., race and American music history, the comic book, live theatre, and the power of storytelling through music.

This is much more than a jazz project. It's an effort to bring an extraordinary American story back into the spotlight.

We get into the whole project. Enjoy this interview.

All Things Blind Boone
Blind Boone: The Musical — Official Website

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Dr. Eric Woodard on Career Success, Leadership & Getting Hired Fast

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Founder of Win At Work, Leadership & Career Coach, and author Dr. Eric Woodard.

Dr. Woodard helps professionals get hired fast, grow their careers, succeed in leadership, and thrive in the workplace through practical strategies for job searching, career development, communication, productivity and personal growth.

His remarkable career has taken him around the world, working and traveling in more than 70 countries while spending more than 25 years serving at the White House, Capitol Hill, the U.S. State Department and the Smithsonian.

Today, his coaching draws on deep experience in culture, learning, organizational change, resilience and leadership to help professionals navigate complex work environments and reach their goals.

In this conversation, we explore career development, leadership, workplace success, resilience, productivity, communication, personal growth, getting hired, advancing your career and the fascinating stories and experiences Dr. Woodard has collected throughout his journey.

It's an insightful conversation packed with practical wisdom, memorable stories and lessons about how to Win At Work.

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Bill Derrick on Business, Resilience & Finding Strength Through Life’s Storms

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Business Leader, Author & Public Speaker Bill Derrick, a family business leader with more than 50 years of experience in the construction industry.

Bill helped lead his company through the challenges of the Great Recession, navigating some of the most difficult periods in the construction and real estate industries. His experiences in business, leadership, family, adversity and personal loss have shaped a powerful message about resilience and finding meaning during difficult times.

Bill is also the author of Restored by the Storm – Navigating Through Life's Unexpected Challenges, an inspirational book for anyone facing unexpected changes, significant losses or challenging seasons of life. His message reminds us that even after life's storms, there is still much to accomplish, experience and cherish.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Joe and Bill discuss business leadership, family business, overcoming adversity, the Great Recession, his book, resilience, personal growth, epic stories from his career and the lessons learned along the way.

If you've ever faced a difficult season and wondered what comes next, Bill's story offers perspective, inspiration and hope.

Enjoy this interview!

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Grammy Winner Dom Morley: 30 Years of Music Production, Mixing & Creativity

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Grammy-winning record producer, mix engineer, author, and former Professor of Music Production Dom Morley.

Over 30 years at the top of the music industry, Dom Morley has built an extraordinary career working across genres, artists, and creative environments — while accomplishing some of the biggest dreams of a professional music producer.

Dom learned his craft at London's legendary Metropolis Studios, working alongside influential producers including Tony Visconti, Phil Spector, and Mark Ronson.

He later engineered Amy Winehouse's iconic album Back to Black, a landmark recording that earned the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

Dom's career, however, extends far beyond Back to Black. He has worked with artists including Adele, Sting, Underworld, and Jeff Beck, embracing an unusually broad musical perspective. His deliberate approach as a creative generalist ultimately became the seed for his writing and thinking about creativity.

A former Professor of Music Production at Leeds Conservatoire, Dom also founded The Mix Consultancy and the music collaboration platform Multiband.

He writes a widely read and refreshingly skeptical newsletter for music producers, recording engineers, and creative professionals, sharing insights from decades spent inside the music industry.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore music production, mixing, recording, engineering, creativity, collaboration, working with major artists, music education, studio culture, and the lessons Dom has learned across three decades in the business.

We also get into his work on Back to Black and what it was like to be part of one of the most influential albums of the 21st century.

🌐 Dom Morley Official Website:
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Roy Mor Interview | Abate Berihun & The Addis Ken Project, New Day & Ethiopian Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with International Pianist, Composer & Arranger Roy Mor on Abate Berihun & The Addis Ken Project's new album, New Day.

We get into a deeply evocative musical journey where jazz becomes both vessel and invocation, bringing together Ethiopian Jewish liturgical traditions, pan-African rhythms, and modern improvisational language.

New Day creates a fascinating meeting point between ancient memory and contemporary jazz, weaving cultural history, spirituality, rhythm, melody, and improvisation into music that feels both deeply rooted and timeless.

Roy Mor's playing has been described as both melodic and energetic, reflecting an artistic journey that has taken some remarkable turns. Before dedicating his life to music, Roy studied acting, served as a military paratrooper, earned a university degree in Philosophy with honors, and worked as a software engineer at Microsoft.

Eventually, he left that career behind, moved to New York City, and followed his true passion: music.

In this conversation, we explore New Day, Ethiopian Jewish music, Ethiopian jazz, African rhythms, Jewish musical traditions, improvisation, spirituality, cultural memory, piano, composition, arranging, and Roy's extraordinary journey from technology and philosophy to a life in music.

It's a story about following your calling, connecting ancient traditions with modern expression, and discovering how music can carry history across generations.

We cover the whole story. Enjoy this interview.