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Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino
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Welcome to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino. I'm the host and producer Joe Dimino. So, this is a companion or somewhat synonymous series with my weekly radio show and interview series - Neon Jazz. On Famous Interviews, we branch out .. diversify .. and interview folks from all over the globe in a wide, wide range of topics from art, music, culture, podcasting, business, therapy, coaching, spirituality, love, relations .. we go after all topics from cool, talented and courageous folks from all over the world ..
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Susan Billings Mitchell Interview | Forever Stalwart in Missouri, Pioneer History & LDS Heritage
3d ago00:23:08Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author, illustrator, storyteller, and historian Susan Billings Mitchell, whose lifelong passion for writing, teaching, history, and storytelling has inspired readers of all ages. Susan's journey began in elementary school when she won writing and poetry contests that sparked a love for storytelling. Over the years, she served as Editor-in-Chief of her high school newspaper, became a teacher, volunteered as a storyteller in schools and libraries, and expanded her creative talents into puppetry, costumed storytelling, and ventriloquism. We discuss her acclaimed historical series, Forever Stalwart in Missouri: A Time of Testing, a compelling true account following three pioneer families whose lives intersect with the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Kirtland to Manti. Originally written as a single large volume, the work was later transformed into a six-volume series to make it more accessible to readers. In this fascinating conversation, Susan shares insights on historical research, family history, pioneer life, faith, resilience, storytelling, writing, illustration, and preserving important stories for future generations. It's a remarkable discussion about history, heritage, perseverance, and the enduring power of storytelling. Tune in and enjoy. Learn more about Susan Billings Mitchell and her books:True Tales Turn Hearts Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dick Larson Interview | Maitreya, Share International, Ageless Wisdom & the Future of Humanity
3d ago00:25:54Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Dick Larson, a 35-year volunteer with Share International, an international educational organization dedicated to sharing information about the Ageless Wisdom teachings and the emergence of Maitreya, whom they describe as the World Teacher for our time. According to Share International, humanity is living through a period of profound transformation. While the world faces ongoing challenges including war, conflict, environmental crises, poverty, homelessness, hunger, and social division, the organization teaches that a new era centered on justice, cooperation, sharing, freedom, and global unity is emerging. In this fascinating conversation, Dick discusses his decades of involvement with Share International, the teachings of the Ageless Wisdom, the role of Maitreya, spiritual evolution, world transformation, humanity's future, and the belief that positive global change is already underway. Whether you are interested in spirituality, metaphysics, comparative religion, consciousness, world transformation, or emerging spiritual movements, this interview offers a unique perspective on humanity's future and the search for meaning in challenging times. We cover the whole story. Enjoy. Learn more about Share International:Share International Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Daria Sommers Interview | Sawadika American Girl, Thailand, Vietnam, & Storytelling
3d ago00:23:37Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed author, editor, and filmmaker Daria Sommers, whose remarkable life journey spans continents, cultures, and powerful stories. Raised in Bangkok, Thailand, and other locations throughout Southeast Asia as the daughter of a USAID official, Daria developed a unique perspective on identity, belonging, and the global human experience. A graduate of Oberlin College, Daria has received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Sundance Institute, and the New York State Council on the Arts, while also earning fellowships from the MacDowell and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. As Managing Editor of the Veterans Breakfast Club magazine and someone deeply connected to both the veteran community and international life experiences, Daria brings a rare and compelling voice to storytelling. We discuss her new book, Sawadika American Girl, along with her upbringing in Thailand and Vietnam, her work in filmmaking and publishing, cultural identity, family history, writing, and the art of telling stories that often go unheard. This is an insightful conversation about memory, history, belonging, resilience, and the power of personal narrative. Enjoy this interview. More on Daria Sommers:Daria Sommers Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Reese Brown Interview | Purpose, Truth, Personal Growth, Spirituality & The Coherence Matrix
3d ago00:24:08Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with speaker, mentor, thought leader, and founder of The Cohere Collective, Reese Brown. She is dedicated to helping individuals explore, develop, and define their personal pursuit of truth, purpose, and meaningful living. For more than eight years, Reese has studied the human experience through academic research, personal inquiry, spiritual practice, and transformational work with individuals and purpose-driven organizations. Her mission is to help people reconnect with their authentic selves and create lives that are aligned with their deepest values. Reese is the creator of The Coherence Matrix, a living framework designed to help individuals discover clarity, reconnect with their inner spark, align decisions with what matters most, and cultivate greater purpose and fulfillment. In this inspiring conversation from her home base in Dallas, we discuss personal transformation, spirituality, purpose, self-discovery, authenticity, conscious living, leadership, human potential, and the journey toward living a more meaningful life. This is a thought-provoking discussion for anyone seeking greater clarity, purpose, connection, and personal growth. Enjoy this powerful conversation. Learn more about Reese Brown and The Cohere Collective:https://www.thecoherecollective.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Shira Miller Interview | Employee Engagement, Leadership, Workplace Culture & Optimism in Business
3d ago00:22:11Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Shira Miller, an award-winning keynote speaker, two-time TEDx speaker, leadership expert, and Chief Communications Officer of a $3 billion organization. Shira has built a reputation helping leaders and teams improve employee engagement, strengthen workplace culture, increase retention, and lead with optimism during times of change. Through her innovative Activate the Remarkable™ Framework, Shira provides practical strategies that empower organizations to boost team performance, inspire motivation, create healthier workplace environments, and develop more effective leaders. Her insights are especially valuable in today's rapidly changing business landscape, where employee experience and organizational culture have become key drivers of success. In this engaging conversation, we explore leadership development, workplace communication, employee engagement, optimism, team culture, motivation, retention, and the power of creating remarkable workplaces. It's an inspiring and insightful discussion for leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, HR professionals, and anyone looking to elevate their impact at work. Tune in and enjoy. Learn more about Shira Miller:https://shiramiller.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Untamed Jim Hughes Interview | Founder Coach, Author & Speaker on Leadership, Success & Personal Growth
3d ago00:26:18Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with coach, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and life enthusiast Jim Hughes, founder of Untamed and creator of the Cast List Coaching methodology. Jim has lived a remarkable life—from running a multimillion-dollar engineering business in Australia to taking on extreme challenges and helping high-achieving founders and leaders unlock their true potential. Today, his mission is helping entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders become the person they truly want to be, rather than the person they feel they should be. We discuss his journey, leadership, entrepreneurship, personal transformation, coaching philosophy, and his upcoming book, "Who Got You Here, Won't Get You There," a practical guide for ambitious founders looking to achieve greater success and fulfillment. From his base in the United Kingdom, Jim shares powerful insights on mindset, growth, self-awareness, authenticity, leadership development, and building a meaningful life. Enjoy this inspiring conversation. Learn more about Jim Hughes:https://www.becomeuntamed.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dr. Michael Kosoy on The Ten Dimensions of Kabbalistic Biology, CDC & More
6d ago00:28:24Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with retired CDC research biologist, scientist, and author Dr. Michael Kosoy. For more than 25 years, Dr. Kosoy worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), studying infectious diseases that emerge in nature and affect human populations. His research took him to more than 30 countries and spanned disciplines ranging from molecular genetics and microbiology to ecology and large-scale ecosystem analysis. Throughout his distinguished scientific career, he authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications that continue to influence research worldwide. In this conversation, we explore his thought-provoking 2026 book, The Ten Dimensions of Kabbalistic Biology: A Scientist's Guide to Entering the Invisible World of Life. Drawing on decades of scientific investigation, Dr. Kosoy proposes that biology cannot be fully understood through observable data alone. He argues that unseen dimensions of life may play an important role in shaping health, disease, evolution, and ecosystems. We discuss the intersections of science and philosophy, the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the limitations of conventional biological models, and the possibilities that emerge when scientific inquiry is combined with broader perspectives on life and nature. From his base in Colorado, Dr. Kosoy shares a fascinating journey that bridges rigorous scientific research with profound questions about the invisible forces shaping our world. Enjoy this compelling conversation. Learn more:https://www.kabbalahbiology.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Black, Gay, Christian & Done Hiding with Shermain Melton | Success, Faith and Finding Your Voice
6d ago00:20:54Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author, entrepreneur, speaker, and truth-teller Shermain Melton. Shermain's story is one of resilience, faith, courage, and authenticity. Growing up surrounded by poverty, gun violence, and drug activity, he overcame extraordinary circumstances to become a self-made, debt-free millionaire. Along the way, he faced another profound challenge: reconciling his Christian faith with the reality of being a gay man in communities that often rejected him for living his truth. For years, Shermain struggled with the feeling that he was being asked to choose between faith and authenticity. The journey cost him friendships, business opportunities, and acceptance in certain circles, but it ultimately led him to a deeper understanding of purpose, self-worth, and freedom. As the author of The Loneliness of the Accomplished Black Man, Shermain explores success, identity, survivor's guilt, and the hidden struggles that often accompany achievement. Today, he encourages others to stop shrinking themselves to fit into spaces that were never designed for them and instead live boldly and authentically. From his base in Phoenix, Arizona, we discuss faith, entrepreneurship, success, identity, resilience, personal growth, and the power of embracing who you truly are. This is an honest, moving, and inspiring conversation you won't want to miss. More Shermain:https://www.shermainmelton.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Executive Coach Jay Meacham on Helping Builders Create More Freedom in Life
6d ago00:26:19Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with entrepreneur, executive coach, business strategist, and leadership expert Jay Meacham. Known as the go-to mind coach for builders who want more from life, Jay helps residential home builders, contractors, tradespeople, and construction industry professionals break free from burnout, reclaim their time, strengthen their leadership, and build lives that are as solid as the homes they create. Growing up on an Iowa farm, Jay learned the value of hard work, resilience, and personal responsibility early in life. Those lessons helped carry him through a successful career in Fortune 500 leadership before he dedicated himself to serving the often-overlooked professionals who build and shape communities every day. Today, through coaching, mentoring, and strategic guidance, Jay works with builders and skilled trades professionals to develop stronger businesses, healthier mindsets, greater financial freedom, and more meaningful lives. His approach combines practical business strategies with personal growth principles designed to help clients create success both professionally and personally. From his base in Liberty, Missouri, we discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, mindset, business growth, work-life balance, personal development, construction industry challenges, and the importance of creating a purpose-driven life. This is an inspiring conversation for builders, contractors, entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone looking to build something meaningful. Learn more about Jay:Coach Jay Meacham Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Wear Joy Method Creator Casey Lum on Confidence, Wellness & The Fashion Wellness Revolution
1w ago00:24:52Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with keynote speaker, image coach, wellness advocate, and creator of the Wear Joy Method, Casey Lum. Casey is leading what she calls the Fashion Wellness Revolution, helping people rethink the relationship between clothing, confidence, mental well-being, and self-expression. While fashion is often viewed as superficial, Casey believes it can be one of the most powerful wellness tools available when approached with intention and awareness. Through her signature Wear Joy Method, she teaches women how to transform their daily closet experience from a source of stress, overwhelm, and self-criticism into a ritual that fosters confidence, clarity, energy, and focus. Her approach centers on the idea that personal style is not about buying more—it is about understanding yourself more deeply and aligning your outward appearance with your inner values. In this conversation, we discuss fashion psychology, mental health, confidence, self-image, consumer culture, personal transformation, and why something as simple as getting dressed each morning can create a powerful ripple effect throughout an entire day. From her base in Los Angeles, Casey shares insights into her journey, her mission, and the growing movement helping people discover greater joy through intentional style choices. Learn more about Casey and the Wear Joy Project:Wear Joy Project Official WebsiteWear Joy Project Instagram For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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