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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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Jai Roza Interview | Eden's Conflict Card Game, Faith, Creativity & Biblical Learning
Jun 2600:34:18Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with designer, entrepreneur, and creator of Eden's Conflict, Jai Roza. Jai is the founder of Eden's Conflict LLC, a company dedicated to making Scripture more engaging, interactive, and accessible through creativity and innovative educational tools. What began as a side project in 2016 has grown into his full-time mission: helping people deepen their understanding of God's Word through games, music, practical lessons, and other creative experiences. At the heart of this vision is Eden's Conflict, a strategy-based card game designed to encourage players to engage with biblical themes, faith, and Scripture in a fresh and meaningful way. More than entertainment, the game seeks to inspire individuals and families to strengthen their faith while developing critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper appreciation of biblical teachings. In this conversation, we discuss entrepreneurship, game design, Christian creativity, biblical education, faith-based innovation, business growth, storytelling, discipleship, family learning, and the journey of turning a passion project into a thriving business. Jai also shares his vision for inspiring a new generation to discover purpose, wisdom, and creativity through the timeless principles found in Scripture. This is a compelling conversation about faith, innovation, entrepreneurship, and using creativity to make learning both meaningful and memorable. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Jai Roza and Eden's Conflict: Eden's Conflict 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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Javier Llerena Interview | Leadership Development, Mental Fitness, Innovation & Positive Leadership
Jun 2600:25:01Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with leadership development coach, keynote speaker, podcast host, and anti-human trafficking advocate Javier Llerena. Javier is the founder of Re-Invent Consulting, where he helps leaders, executives, and organizations unlock higher levels of performance through leadership development, mental fitness, collaboration, and innovation. His work is especially focused on empowering middle-aged men and leadership teams to develop resilience, strengthen communication, and achieve sustainable success both professionally and personally. As a certified facilitator and instructional designer, Javier combines practical leadership strategies with an energetic and engaging coaching style that has helped organizations dramatically improve teamwork, productivity, and workplace culture. His mission is to help leaders become more intentional, adaptable, and effective in today's rapidly changing world. Beyond leadership coaching, Javier is a passionate advocate in the fight against human trafficking, using his platform to promote awareness, compassion, and meaningful action. A hybrid athlete and devoted fan of wire-haired dachshunds, he brings authenticity, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to service into every aspect of his work. From his home in California, we discuss leadership, mental fitness, entrepreneurship, resilience, innovation, coaching, purpose, personal growth, advocacy, and the mindset required to build stronger organizations and healthier lives. This is an inspiring conversation for leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, and anyone looking to maximize their personal and professional potential. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Javier Llerena:Positive Leadership Academy Podcast 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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Birgitta Visser on New Books, Spiritual Awakening, Soul Healing & Much More | 2026 Edition
Jun 2600:30:34Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we welcome back soul empowerment coach, author, speaker, divine channel, light language healer, and founder of Power Soul Healing, Birgitta Visser. We first caught up with Birgitta in 2022 when she joined us from the UK. Now, in 2026, she returns from her home in Spain to discuss her continued spiritual journey, the evolution of her work, and the growing collection of books that have inspired readers around the world. Our conversation explores several of her acclaimed titles, including Child of the Sun: Enroute to Enlightenment in India, a deeply personal memoir chronicling her spiritual awakening and transformative experiences in India. We also discuss BE-com-ing Authentically Me: Lighting the Spark of Inspiration Back into the Heart of your Luminous Soul BEing, which blends memoir, spiritual guidance, and practical wisdom to help readers reconnect with their authentic selves through healing, consciousness, and self-discovery. The conversation continues with Divine Rebirth: Stories of Spiritual Awakening, Surrender and Rebirth, a collaborative collection exploring transformation, resilience, surrender, and personal awakening through powerful real-life stories. We also discuss her 2024 release, I'm So Glad You Left Me, and explore themes of healing, relationships, forgiveness, resilience, consciousness, intuition, spirituality, and navigating life in today's rapidly changing world. Birgitta shares insights from years of helping people reconnect with their inner wisdom through soul empowerment, energy healing, and spiritual practices designed to inspire authentic living and personal transformation. It's wonderful to welcome her back for another thoughtful and inspiring conversation. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Birgitta Visser and her books:Power Soul Healing 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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Reid Zeising Interview | GAIN, Health-Tech Innovation, AI, Leadership & Entrepreneurial Growth
Jun 2500:38:15Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with entrepreneur, health-tech innovator, and CEO of GAIN Servicing, Reid Zeising. Reid leads a rapidly growing health-tech company operating at the intersection of healthcare payments, insurance, complex injury claims, and legal services. Under his leadership, GAIN has expanded into a 120+ person organization, leveraging an AI-enhanced platform that connects attorneys, healthcare providers, and injured plaintiffs to streamline care, improve communication, and help move cases forward efficiently. What makes Reid's leadership philosophy unique is his belief that the way founders operate personally directly impacts how their companies perform. He has built his success around discipline, consistency, gratitude, and personal growth. From maintaining a daily gratitude journal shared with a group of fellow entrepreneurs to embracing challenging experiences like swimming with sharks, Reid continuously seeks opportunities to strengthen resilience, mindset, and leadership capacity. In this conversation, we discuss entrepreneurship, health-tech innovation, artificial intelligence, leadership, company culture, resilience, personal habits, business growth, healthcare systems, startup scaling, founder mindset, and the lessons learned from building a company in a highly regulated industry. We also explore how personal discipline, gratitude, and intentional routines can translate into stronger execution, healthier organizations, and sustainable business success. From global travel experiences to reshaping an industry through innovation, Reid shares an inspiring journey filled with practical wisdom and entrepreneurial insights. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Reid Zeising and GAIN:GAIN Servicing 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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Dr. NaTasha Jordan Interview | Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Founder Burnout & Business Growth
Jun 2500:31:26Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with organizational psychologist, Air Force veteran, executive advisor, and founder of Hold The Line, Dr. NaTasha Jordan. Dr. Jordan specializes in helping founder-led companies navigate the challenges of rapid growth, particularly businesses scaling through the $5M–$10M range. Her work focuses on a critical insight that many leaders overlook: personal performance and business performance are often the same problem. When founders are struggling beneath the surface, their organizations frequently reflect those challenges. Drawing on her experience as a former Vice President at VaynerX, Air Force veteran, and organizational psychologist, Dr. Jordan has advised leaders in Fortune 50 boardrooms while also helping entrepreneurs and teams operating at the speed of modern culture and innovation. Through her leadership methodology, she helps founders identify hidden barriers to growth, improve decision-making, strengthen organizational culture, prevent burnout, and create sustainable success. Her work bridges psychology, leadership development, business strategy, and human performance in ways that drive meaningful transformation. In this conversation, we discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, founder psychology, business growth, organizational behavior, company culture, resilience, executive performance, personal development, and what it takes to build thriving businesses without sacrificing personal well-being. From her base in Virginia, Dr. Jordan shares practical wisdom and powerful insights for leaders navigating today's complex business landscape. Enjoy this fascinating interview. Learn more about Dr. NaTasha Jordan:Dr. NaTasha Jordan 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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Valerie Johns Interview | Night Flights, Dreams, Soul Retrieval & The Poetry of the Unconscious
Jun 2400:40:19Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we welcome back veteran psychotherapist, writer, and gifted poet Valerie Johns for a fascinating conversation about her new 2026 book Night Flights: The Poetry of Soul Retrieval and life in modern America. Valerie is a remarkable storyteller whose keen intellect, deep curiosity, and grounded wisdom have made her a respected voice in the worlds of psychology, creativity, healing, and personal growth. In Night Flights, she invites readers into the mysterious landscape of dreams, exploring how the unconscious mind communicates through symbols, images, emotions, and stories that often disappear upon waking. Every night, without effort or intention, we receive messages from deep within ourselves. Most of us forget them by morning. Night Flights challenges us to pay attention. In this powerful new work, dreams become more than metaphors—they become direct transmissions from the soul, offering guidance, healing, insight, and opportunities for self-discovery. In this conversation, we discuss dreams, psychology, poetry, creativity, the unconscious mind, spiritual growth, healing, self-awareness, modern life, and the profound ways that paying attention to our inner world can transform our outer lives. As a longtime psychotherapist and writer, Valerie shares perspectives that are both deeply thoughtful and accessible, making this an inspiring discussion for anyone interested in personal development, dream work, creativity, spirituality, and the human experience. It is always a pleasure to have Valerie back on the show. Enjoy this interview. Get the new book:Night Flights on Amazon 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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Irvine Nugent Interview | Conflict EQ, Leadership Under Pressure & Emotional Intelligence at Work
Jun 2400:18:58Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with leadership expert, speaker, and Co-Founder of Conflict EQ, Irvine Nugent. Irvine specializes in helping leaders, teams, and organizations build the capacity to stay grounded, clear, and constructive under pressure—so that conflict becomes an opportunity for stronger communication, better relationships, and improved results rather than breakdown or avoidance. His core insight is simple but powerful: most people don’t actually have a conflict problem—they have a capacity problem when stress levels rise. Drawing from lived experience, leadership development, and behavioral science, Irvine helps people expand that capacity so they can navigate difficult conversations without damaging trust, morale, or performance. Through his work at Conflict EQ, he combines storytelling, neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and practical leadership tools to help individuals and organizations transform the way they handle tension, disagreement, and high-stakes communication. In this conversation, we discuss leadership under pressure, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, workplace communication, resilience, mindset, self-awareness, organizational culture, and practical strategies for handling difficult conversations with confidence and clarity. This is a powerful discussion for leaders, managers, executives, coaches, and anyone looking to improve how they show up when it matters most. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Irvine Nugent: Conflict EQ 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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Ryan Nichols Interview | Subconscious Academy, Confidence, Habit Change & Entrepreneurial Growth
Jun 2400:32:08Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with entrepreneur coach, subconscious behavior expert, and Co-Founder of Subconscious Academy, Ryan Nichols. For more than 15 years, Ryan has helped entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals understand why they often stall, self-sabotage, lose momentum, or fail to follow through—even when they have the right strategy in place. His work focuses on identifying the subconscious patterns and internal obstacles that can prevent people from reaching their goals. Drawing from an impressive background that includes coaching, clinical hypnotherapy, leadership development roles with Apple, work with the Tony Robbins Organization, and conflict-resolution initiatives connected to the United Nations, Ryan brings a unique perspective to personal and professional development. His approach helps people build confidence, overcome limiting beliefs, improve execution, create lasting behavioral change, and achieve greater consistency in both business and life. Through Subconscious Academy, he teaches practical methods for understanding how subconscious programming influences decisions, actions, habits, and results. In this conversation, we discuss mindset, entrepreneurship, leadership, confidence, habit formation, behavioral change, personal development, self-sabotage, peak performance, coaching, and the science behind sustainable growth. This is a fascinating discussion for entrepreneurs, leaders, coaches, and anyone looking to break through internal barriers and create lasting success. Tune in. Learn more about Ryan Nichols:Subconscious Academy 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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John Weathington Interview | Grow Your Business UP!, Leadership Strategy & Building High-Performance Cultures
Jun 2400:21:31Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with executive coach, leadership strategist, management consultant, and author John Weathington. With more than three decades of experience helping organizations grow and thrive, John has become a trusted advisor to executives, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams across a wide range of industries. His latest book, Grow Your Business UP!, provides practical strategies for creating stronger organizations, developing leaders, and building sustainable growth. Throughout his distinguished career, John has worked with leaders at major organizations including Chevron, Salesforce, Wells Fargo, Adobe, Cisco, and Dell Technologies. His expertise spans leadership development, organizational design, executive coaching, team effectiveness, culture transformation, and strategic business growth. John's approach focuses on creating people-centered organizations where leadership, innovation, accountability, and culture work together to drive long-term success. Drawing on decades of consulting experience and research-based methodologies, he helps leaders navigate complexity while building stronger teams and healthier organizations. In this conversation, we discuss leadership, business growth, organizational culture, executive coaching, team development, strategy, innovation, employee engagement, and the key lessons behind Grow Your Business UP!. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, manager, business owner, or aspiring leader, this episode delivers practical insights that can be applied immediately. It's an excellent conversation full of wisdom and experience. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about John Weathington:XM Systems 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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Kalindi Jordan Interview | Conscious Intimacy, Sexual Healing, Relationships & Embodied Transformation
Jun 2400:28:37Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with renowned sex, intimacy, relationship, and transformational coach Kalindi Jordan. For more than 30 years, Kalindi has guided thousands of individuals toward deeper self-awareness, healing, authentic connection, and embodied transformation. Widely recognized as a leading voice in the fields of conscious intimacy, sexual vitality, relationship growth, and personal development, she has dedicated her career to helping people create more meaningful and fulfilling lives. As the founder of Sensual Mastery for Women, Amrita Tantra, Sex, Blood and Bone, and Massage for Lovers Retreats, Kalindi combines psycho-spiritual wisdom, somatic awareness, scientific understanding, and energetic practices to help people reconnect with themselves and others in powerful ways. Her work bridges ancient wisdom traditions with modern therapeutic approaches, creating practical pathways for healing, emotional growth, self-discovery, intimacy, and relationship development. After more than 15 years focused on sex coaching and sexual somatic healing, Kalindi is now entering a new chapter devoted to teaching, mentoring, and supporting the next generation of practitioners and coaches. In this conversation, we discuss conscious relationships, intimacy, personal growth, healing, transformation, emotional intelligence, connection, coaching, mentorship, and the evolving nature of human relationships in the modern world. This is an insightful discussion about what it means to live, love, and connect more authentically. Enjoy this interview. Learn more about Kalindi Jordan:Kalindi Jordan 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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