Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Rabesh Sukrajh Interview | From Burnout to Balance | Lifestyle Coach, Author & Corporate Success

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Rabesh Sukrajh—an award-winning author, lifestyle coach, corporate governance specialist, and business professional based in Cape Town, South Africa. After spending 18 years in the corporate world specializing in tax and corporate governance, Rabesh transformed his own experience with workplace stress into a mission to help professionals reclaim balance, purpose, and well-being.

Today, Rabesh coaches corporate professionals who feel overwhelmed by demanding careers, helping them move from burnout to balance through practical strategies focused on health, productivity, financial wellness, and personal fulfillment. His philosophy is simple: you don't have to sacrifice your life to build a successful career.

Whether you're a corporate executive, entrepreneur, business owner, manager, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, this interview offers practical wisdom on creating a healthier, more balanced future.

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https://rabeshsukrajh.com/

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Bren Marrick Interview | Dicks I've Met Online, Self-Discovery, Midlife Reinvention & Modern Relationships

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Bren Marrick, author of the bold, funny, and deeply honest memoir Dicks I've Met Online: Exploring Self-Discovery Through Uncomfortable Experiences.

More than a book about online dating, Bren's memoir is an exploration of self-worth, emotional growth, reinvention, and authenticity. Through humor, vulnerability, and candid storytelling, she examines what relationships, difficult choices, and life's unexpected twists can teach us about ourselves.

Bren shares her journey through midlife transition, emotional healing, and personal transformation, revealing how uncomfortable experiences often become the catalyst for greater confidence, resilience, and self-awareness. She didn't set out simply to tell dating stories—she set out to tell the truth about rebuilding a life when the one you've created no longer feels like your own.

Whether you're navigating relationships, considering a major life change, or simply enjoy honest conversations about growth and resilience, this interview offers plenty of wisdom, laughter, and inspiration.

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https://brenmarrick.com/ 

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Helen Sung Interview – Oracles (2026) | Big Band Jazz, Mentors, AI & The Future of Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and educator Helen Sung, celebrating the release of her stunning 2026 album Oracles.

Marking her big band recording debut, Oracles is a sweeping musical statement of freedom, unity, gratitude, and hope. At a time when the world faces division and uncertainty, Helen channels the enduring spirit of jazz—a music built on inclusion, collaboration, and creative expression. Through richly orchestrated compositions and inspired improvisation, Oracles reminds us that every voice has a place at the table.

The album also serves as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary jazz masters who shaped Helen's artistic journey. Each composition honors one of the iconic mentors from the inaugural class of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance.

Helen Sung has earned international recognition as one of today's most innovative jazz pianists and composers, and Oracles stands as one of the year's most meaningful and ambitious jazz releases.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Crispin Leyser Interview | Poker, Leadership & Better Decision-Making with The Winning Hand

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Crispin Leyser, former television executive, professional poker player, executive trainer, and founder of The Winning Hand. Originally from the United Kingdom and now based in Los Angeles for more than two decades, Crispin has built a unique career at the intersection of entertainment, strategy, psychology, and leadership.

After spending 17 years as Channel 4's Los Angeles-based consultant for acquisitions and co-productions and working as a professional poker player and instructor with the World Poker Tour, Crispin developed an innovative approach to executive leadership training.

Through The Winning Hand, he uses poker as a powerful game-based learning experience to teach leaders how to improve decision-making, manage uncertainty, assess risk, negotiate effectively, and think strategically under pressure. Poker mirrors many of the real-world conditions executives face every day, making it an ideal environment for developing better leadership habits.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, poker enthusiast, business leader, or someone interested in human behavior and decision science, this conversation is packed with practical insights and compelling stories.

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www.the-winning-hand.com

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Michelle Masters Interview | The Coaches' Coach on Neuroscience, Personal Growth & Transformation

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we welcome Michelle Masters, internationally acclaimed bestselling author, transformational coach, and widely recognized as "The Coaches' Coach." For more than three decades, Michelle has helped coaches, speakers, entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders unlock their potential through innovative personal development methods and transformational coaching.

Since 1995, Michelle has combined neuroscience-based change techniques, family constellation work, and quantum transformation approaches to guide lasting personal and professional breakthroughs. Her work has influenced thousands of clients and she has mentored leading coaches and speakers throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Whether you're a coach, entrepreneur, business leader, speaker, or someone seeking greater purpose and personal growth, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiring perspectives.

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https://www.wiredformagic.com/

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Marisol Colette Interview | The Fashion Therapist on Style, Trauma Healing & Authentic Confidence

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we sit down with Marisol Colette, entrepreneur, transformational stylist, licensed psychotherapist, and creator of The Fashion Therapist. For more than a decade, Marisol has blended the worlds of psychology, trauma healing, and personal style to help people express their most authentic selves with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Drawing on over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy and emotional healing, Marisol has developed a unique approach that shows how clothing and personal style can become powerful tools for self-discovery, self-worth, and transformation. Raised in a family of artists and immersed in creativity from an early age, she has always viewed self-expression as an art form—whether through fashion, sewing, performance, or helping others reconnect with who they truly are.

Whether you're interested in psychology, fashion, entrepreneurship, personal growth, or emotional healing, this conversation offers valuable insights into living more authentically.

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https://solreflection.com/

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Andra Douglas Interview | Changing Cadence, Women’s Football, Atlantic Records & Art

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we welcome Andra Douglas—an extraordinary artist, author, foundation founder, creative executive, and national champion athlete whose remarkable career has spanned sports, music, publishing, philanthropy, and the visual arts.

A native of Central Florida and graduate of Florida State University and Pratt Institute, Andra has built an inspiring legacy. She has been a National Champion rugby player, a National Champion quarterback in women’s tackle football, Vice President and Creative Director at Atlantic Records/Time Warner, founder of the Fins Up! Foundation for Female Athletes, owner of the New York Sharks Women's Pro Football Team for 19 years, and an inductee recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Today, Andra lives in New York City's Greenwich Village, where she creates vibrant mixed-media artwork from her rooftop studio while continuing to write and inspire audiences through her latest book, Changing Cadence.

This is an inspiring conversation about perseverance, leadership, creativity, and embracing new chapters in life.

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Joe Arnao Interview | 4W Strategic Identity, Leadership & Business Growth Strategy

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we sit down with Joe Arnao, an accomplished Alignment Strategist, business consultant, executive coach, and the creator of the 4W Strategic Identity framework. Based in North Carolina, Joe has spent decades helping professionals, leaders, and organizations achieve lasting success through strategic alignment, intentional leadership, and smarter decision-making.

After years of experience in sales, real estate leadership, business development, and coaching, Joe recognized a common challenge across industries: many talented professionals and successful organizations continue to struggle with employee retention, workplace culture, fulfillment, leadership, and sustainable growth—even when they have excellent systems and opportunities in place.

His answer is the 4W Strategic Identity, a practical framework that helps individuals and organizations make decisions based on authentic alignment instead of outside pressure, compensation, trends, or short-term thinking.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, manager, recruiter, business owner, or someone seeking greater purpose in your career, this conversation offers valuable insights into leadership, organizational success, and personal growth.

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Matt White Interview – Dolly (2026) | Jazz Trumpeter Reimagines Dolly Parton Songs

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with South Carolina-based jazz trumpeter, composer, educator, and cultural documenter Matt White.

In this episode, we dive into his captivating 2026 album Dolly, a self-produced recording that reimagines the timeless songs of Dolly Parton through the lens of modern jazz. The project bridges Southern musical traditions with adventurous improvisation, offering a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest songwriters while highlighting the enduring connection between jazz, folk, country, and Appalachian musical heritage.

Beyond the recording, Matt discusses his multifaceted career as Chair of Jazz Studies at the University of South Carolina, where he directs the acclaimed Left Bank Big Band, oversees the graduate jazz program, and teaches trumpet, improvisation, composition, and music technology. We also explore his passion for documenting Southern musical history and how that work informs his artistic voice.

Whether you're a fan of jazz, Dolly Parton, American roots music, or innovative musical interpretations, this conversation offers fascinating insights into creativity, education, and the rich musical traditions of the American South.

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Monday, July 13, 2026

Rebecca West Interview | Buffalo Nation Exhibit & Buffalo Bill Center of the West | Cody, Wyoming

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Rebecca West, Executive Director and CEO of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. Rebecca first arrived at the Center more than 30 years ago as an intern on a six-month assignment. Today, she leads one of America's premier cultural institutions, guiding a team of 67 full-time and more than 120 seasonal staff while overseeing an organization with a remarkable 107-year history rooted in the American West.

Our conversation centers on the Center's groundbreaking new two-year exhibition, "Buffalo Nation," an immersive experience celebrating the American buffalo—one of the few surviving mammals from the Ice Age. The exhibition explores the buffalo's powerful history, its near extinction, its inspiring recovery, and its enduring cultural, spiritual, and historical significance to Indigenous peoples and communities across North America.

Equal parts history, biology, conservation, and art, Buffalo Nation offers visitors an unforgettable look at one of America's most iconic animals. We also discuss the Buffalo Bill Center of the West's role as a Smithsonian Affiliate, its five world-class museums under one roof, and why it's considered one of the premier destinations in the American West, located just 50 miles from Yellowstone National Park's East Entrance.

In this interview, we discuss:

  • Rebecca West's remarkable 30-year journey from intern to CEO
  • The creation and vision behind the Buffalo Nation exhibition
  • The cultural and historical importance of the American buffalo
  • Indigenous perspectives and buffalo conservation
  • The Buffalo Bill Center of the West's five museums
  • The future of museums, education, and preserving Western history

Whether you're interested in American history, wildlife conservation, museums, Indigenous cultures, Yellowstone National Park, or the legacy of the American West, this conversation offers fascinating insights.

Learn more about Rebecca West and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West:
https://centerofthewest.org/about-us/rebecca-west/

Learn more about the Buffalo Nation exhibition:
https://centerofthewest.org/event/buffalo-nation-august-opening/

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

Holman Alvarez Interview – Uarli’s Bones (2026) | Colombian Jazz Piano, Patricia Brennan, John Hébert

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with Colombian jazz pianist, composer, and visionary Holman Alvarez, discussing his stunning 2026 album Uarli’s Bones. This bold new recording blends mythology, memory, and contemporary jazz into a deeply expressive musical journey, featuring an all-star quartet with Patricia Brennan (vibraphone), John Hébert (bass), and Kate Gentile (drums).

Recorded at East Side Sound Studio in Manhattan on May 30, 2024, the album was engineered by Rocky Russo and mixed and mastered by Grammy Award-winning engineer Marc Urselli. Uarli’s Bones explores ancient narratives and modern tensions through adventurous improvisation, modal harmony, and fearless compositional freedom, creating one of the most compelling modern jazz releases of 2026.

In this conversation, Holman discusses:

  • The inspiration behind Uarli’s Bones
  • Bringing mythology and personal memory into jazz composition
  • Collaborating with Patricia Brennan, John Hébert, and Kate Gentile
  • His compositional philosophy and improvisational process
  • The New York creative jazz scene
  • The future of contemporary jazz

If you love adventurous jazz, modern composition, creative improvisation, and conversations with today's most innovative artists, this episode is for you.

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https://holmanalvarez.com/uarlis-bones/

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Kenny Dorham Biography | Robert Pallitto & John Melendez Interview | Whistle Stop (2026)

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring co-authors Robert Pallitto and John Melendez, discussing their acclaimed 2026 book, Whistle Stop: The Life of Kenny Dorham.

In this fascinating conversation, we take a deep dive into the first full-length biography of legendary jazz trumpeter Kenny Dorham—one of the most influential yet often overlooked architects of modern jazz. From his roots in rural Texas to the forefront of the bebop revolution, Dorham's remarkable story is finally given the depth and attention it deserves.

Political science professor Robert Pallitto joins forces with his son, John Melendez, to create a biography that combines meticulous historical research with a deep appreciation for jazz. Together, they trace Dorham's journey through the worlds of bebop, hard bop, and post-war American culture while exploring themes of artistic innovation, racial justice, resilience, and creativity.

The authors discuss Dorham's collaborations with jazz giants including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, and **Joe Henderson>, along with the lasting impact he had on the evolution of jazz.

If you love jazz history, bebop, biographies, American music, or stories about the pioneers who shaped modern jazz, this interview is essential viewing.

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https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/W/Whistle-Stop

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Spike Wilner Interview & Tour | Inside NYC's New Jazzcultural | Barry Harris Legacy Lives On

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed pianist, educator, jazz advocate, and club owner Spike Wilner.

In this special episode, Spike gives us an exclusive tour of Jazzcultural, one of New York City's newest and most exciting jazz venues, located on legendary Restaurant Row just steps from Times Square. More than just a jazz club, Jazzcultural is a vibrant performance space, community gathering place, and educational hub dedicated to preserving and advancing the rich tradition of jazz.

Inspired by the legendary Barry Harris and his beloved Jazz Cultural Theater, which operated in Chelsea during the 1980s and 1990s, Spike has created a venue that honors Harris' lifelong commitment to jazz education, mentorship, and artistic excellence. The club combines a welcoming café and bar with a state-of-the-art, 90-seat performance room where some of the world's finest jazz musicians perform in an intimate setting.

During our conversation, Spike shares the vision behind Jazz Cultural, the importance of keeping New York City's jazz tradition thriving, the influence of Barry Harris, the challenges and rewards of opening a new jazz venue, and why creating an affordable home for musicians and audiences matters now more than ever.

Whether you're a lifelong jazz fan, planning a trip to New York City, or simply curious about the future of live jazz, this interview offers a fascinating look inside one of the city's newest cultural landmarks.

Learn more about Spike Wilner & Jazzcultural

🌐 Jazz Cultural
https://www.jazzcultural.com/

📰 JazzTimes Feature
https://www.jazztimes.com/reviews/live/new-jazz-club-jazzcultural-launches-in-new-york/

📘 Spike Wilner on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/spikewilner/

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https://www.instagram.com/spikewilner/ 

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Adam Rose Interview | Holler Serenade | Jazz Guitarist Blends Asheville Jam Band Energy with Modern Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with North Carolina-based jazz guitarist, composer, and educator Adam Rose.

In this episode, we dive into his outstanding 2026 album Holler Serenade, a bold recording that brings together Asheville's vibrant jam band spirit with the sophistication of straight-ahead jazz. Recorded live in a single day with minimal preparation, the album embraces spontaneity, groove, and musical interaction, capturing the excitement of musicians creating in the moment.

Built around dance-driven rhythms, adventurous improvisation, and melodic storytelling, Holler Serenade showcases Adam's unique musical voice—one shaped by more than 20 years of performing, teaching, and composing. Originally from Philadelphia, Adam refined his artistry during his years in New York City before settling in North Carolina, where Asheville's rich musical culture has become a major influence on his sound.

During our conversation, we discuss the making of Holler Serenade, the creative process behind recording live in the studio, jazz improvisation, groove-based composition, music education, the Asheville music scene, and the journey that has defined Adam's career.

If you love modern jazz, jazz guitar, jam bands, improvisation, and conversations with today's most creative musicians, this is an interview you won't want to miss.

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https://music.apple.com/us/album/holler-serenade/6771455627 

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Friday, July 10, 2026

Kae Wagner Interview | Build Authority Through Books | Publishing, Thought Leadership & Author Marketing

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author, entrepreneur, publisher, marketing strategist, and founder of The Bold Authors Network and The Bold Authors Book Agency, Kae Wagner.

Kae helps executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, coaches, and industry experts transform their knowledge into books that build authority, attract media attention, create speaking opportunities, and generate high-value clients. Her work goes beyond publishing—she helps professionals create complete thought-leadership platforms that elevate their visibility and influence.

As the founder of North Star Marketing, Kae has built a career spanning television production, advertising, strategic marketing, consulting, coaching, and publishing. Through The Bold Authors Network, she supports both fiction and nonfiction authors in promoting their books and growing their audiences. Through The Bold Authors Book Agency, she partners with executives and thought leaders to develop books that strengthen personal brands and accelerate business growth.

A bestselling fiction and nonfiction author herself, Kae brings firsthand publishing experience and practical marketing expertise to every client she serves.

In this conversation, we discuss book publishing, author branding, thought leadership, personal branding, book marketing, media strategy, entrepreneurship, business growth, speaking engagements, leadership, and why writing a book can become one of the most powerful business assets you own.

If you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, consultant, aspiring author, or business owner looking to build credibility and grow your influence, this interview is packed with valuable insights.

Learn more about Kae Wagner & The Bold Authors Network
www.BoldAuthorsNetwork.com 
https://owntheinbox.club/

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