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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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Pam Dwyer Interview | Delay the Binge™, Quiet Depletion & Breaking Unhealthy Patterns
2w ago00:27:04Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with bestselling author, speaker, and host of the Delay the Binge™ Podcast, Pam Dwyer.Pam’s story is one of resilience, healing, and transformation. After surviving a childhood marked by abuse, neglect, and significant adversity, she discovered a powerful truth: lasting change doesn’t happen in the reaction—it happens in the pause before it.Today, Pam helps high-achievers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and driven professionals identify what she calls “quiet depletion”—the hidden emotional exhaustion that often exists beneath outward success, responsibility, productivity, and resilience. Through her coaching, speaking, and writing, she teaches practical strategies for interrupting unhealthy patterns, making intentional choices, building sustainable momentum, and creating a life that is aligned with who you truly are.Whether you’re navigating stress, burnout, emotional eating, compulsive habits, leadership pressure, or simply seeking greater self-awareness and balance, Pam shares practical tools and hard-earned wisdom that can help you move from survival to intentional living.Learn more about Pam Dwyer and the Delay the Binge™ movement: https://delaythebinge.com/If you enjoy interviews with authors, speakers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, please subscribe, like, and share for more episodes of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino.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/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b
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Benjamin Lee Interview | Combat Veteran, Addiction Recovery, Life Coach & Personal Transformation
2w ago00:26:17Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Benjamin Lee—combat veteran, recovered addict, author, life transformation coach, podcast host, and founder of The Initiation Source.Benjamin's life is a remarkable story of resilience, redemption, and purpose. After serving multiple combat tours as an Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician, he returned home carrying the invisible wounds of war. Like many veterans, he faced battles that weren't visible—struggling with addiction, depression, loss of identity, and a search for meaning.What followed was a powerful journey of recovery and reinvention. Through years of personal work, healing, and self-discovery, Benjamin rebuilt his life from the ground up and transformed his greatest struggles into a mission of helping others.Today, Benjamin serves as the Head Life Coach and Administrative Coordinator for the College of Charleston Life Design Coaching Center, hosts the Lowcountry Life Design Podcast, and leads The Initiation Source, where he helps individuals reconnect with their authentic selves, redefine their identity, and create lives filled with purpose and intention.Benjamin's story is one of hope, courage, and the extraordinary capacity for human transformation. Whether you're navigating personal challenges, career transitions, recovery, or simply seeking greater purpose, this conversation offers valuable wisdom and inspiration.Learn more about Benjamin Lee:www.benjaminjohnlee.comIf you enjoy interviews with veterans, authors, coaches, entrepreneurs, and inspiring changemakers, please subscribe, like, and share for more episodes of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino.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/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b
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Scott Shagory Interview | Founder of Purple Finch Group on Scaling Tech Companies & Leadership
2w ago00:27:25Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Scott Shagory—founder and CEO of Purple Finch Group, Fractional Executive, entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and host of the Disciplined Troublemakers Podcast.Scott specializes in helping founder-led technology companies generating between $2 million and $50 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) navigate one of the most challenging phases of growth—when early momentum driven by hustle and intuition gives way to the need for scalable systems, operational architecture, and disciplined leadership. Through Purple Finch Group, he helps CEOs redesign decision-making, improve operational flow, strengthen organizational structure, and build companies that are attractive to investors and positioned for long-term enterprise value.Drawing on his experience in technology strategy, capital planning, organizational design, and even the principles of martial arts, Scott offers a unique perspective on how founders can evolve from builders into architects of sustainable businesses. He also explores these ideas on his Disciplined Troublemakers Podcast, where he interviews leaders about scaling companies, innovation, AI, and operational excellence. Whether you're a startup founder, CEO, entrepreneur, investor, or business leader, Scott shares practical insights into building organizations that can grow beyond the founder and thrive for years to come.Learn more about Scott Shagory and Purple Finch Group:https://purplefinchgroup.com/If you enjoy interviews with entrepreneurs, technology leaders, founders, and innovators, please subscribe, like, and share for more episodes of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino.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/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b
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Rob Broadhead Interview | Fractional CIO, Software Architect & Technology Leadership Expert
2w ago00:27:49Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Rob Broadhead—Fractional CIO, software architect, entrepreneur, and founder of RB Consulting. With more than 30 years of experience in technology leadership, Rob has helped startups, mid-sized companies, and established organizations modernize legacy systems, build scalable software, and align technology with real business goals.Unlike many technology consultants who simply recommend software, Rob focuses on the operational challenges that determine whether technology initiatives succeed or fail. His work helps executives identify hidden obstacles that quietly slow growth, including unclear ownership, fragmented workflows, poor system integration, organizational debt, communication breakdowns, and decision-making bottlenecks.As a trusted technology advisor, Rob specializes in helping businesses create sustainable systems that improve efficiency, strengthen leadership, and prepare organizations for long-term success. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, IT professional, or technology enthusiast, Rob shares valuable insights into building smarter organizations through better systems and stronger leadership.Learn more about Rob Broadhead and RB Consulting:https://rb-sns.com/If you enjoy interviews with entrepreneurs, business leaders, technology innovators, and industry experts, please subscribe, like, and share for more episodes of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino.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/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b
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Melyssa Jaskiewicz Interview | Leveling the Fields Founder on Girls in Sports, Leadership & Equity
2w ago00:26:07Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Melyssa Jaskiewicz, Founder and Executive Director of Leveling the Fields (LTF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing girls' participation in sports as a catalyst for leadership, confidence, resilience, and lifelong success.After more than 20 years in business development and over 15 years in the professional sports and sports technology industries, Melyssa launched Leveling the Fields to create greater access and opportunity for girls through athletics. Today, she leads a passionate team of more than 30 volunteers, overseeing strategy, fundraising, partnerships, and program expansion while building a scalable model with plans for national growth.In just its first two years, Leveling the Fields successfully launched programs across multiple schools and delivered 17 impactful programs, empowering young girls to discover the life-changing benefits of sports participation.Before founding LTF, Melyssa served as Vice President of Sales at Sideline Sports, where she developed relationships with nearly every professional sports team in the United States and helped launch and grow innovative digital sports technology products.Whether you're passionate about youth development, leadership, women's sports, nonprofit organizations, or entrepreneurship, Melyssa shares valuable insights on creating opportunities that can transform lives.Learn more about Melyssa Jaskiewicz:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melyssajaskiewicz/If you enjoy interviews with nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, sports executives, and inspiring changemakers, please subscribe, like, and share for more episodes of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino.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/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b
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Trea Da Fit Artist Interview | Fitness Coach, Podcast Host & Helping Creatives Build Stronger Lives
2w ago00:25:41Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Trea Da Fit Artist—online fitness coach, personal trainer, music artist, entrepreneur, and host of the Sculpt N Create Podcast. As the founder of Next World Fitness, Trea is on a mission to help artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and high-achieving creatives build healthier bodies, stronger mindsets, and sustainable lifestyles that fuel success.Based in Mississippi, Trea combines fitness, creativity, discipline, and personal development into a philosophy that goes far beyond physical appearance. He believes true fitness is about having the energy, confidence, focus, and resilience needed to perform at your highest level—in business, music, creativity, and everyday life.Through coaching, content creation, and his podcast, Trea inspires people to pursue their goals without sacrificing who they are, proving that physical wellness and creative excellence can go hand in hand.Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, athlete, or someone striving to become your best self, Trea shares practical advice and motivating insights for building lasting success from the inside out.Learn more about Trea Da Fit Artist & Next World Fitness:https://www.nextworldfitness.com/If you enjoy interviews with entrepreneurs, fitness experts, coaches, musicians, and inspiring leaders, please subscribe, like, and share for more episodes of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino.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/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b
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Lindsay Little Interview | Somatic Practitioner on Embodiment, Nervous System Healing & Presence
2w ago00:23:02Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with somatic practitioner Lindsay Little, whose work helps people reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and cultivate a deeper sense of presence, resilience, and authentic living.Lindsay's journey began with a question about her own body. As a dedicated runner, weightlifter, and systems thinker, she became fascinated by how the body could move more efficiently, recover more effectively, and function with greater ease. That curiosity led her into the worlds of massage therapy, yoga, breathwork, and somatic practices, where she has spent years studying the interconnected relationships between movement, breath, energy, emotions, and mindset.Today, Lindsay helps people reconnect with their essential selves by exploring how the body stores experience and how greater awareness can unlock healing, confidence, and personal empowerment. Her work encourages individuals to move beyond limiting stories, external expectations, and unconscious patterns to discover a more grounded and authentic way of living.Whether you're interested in personal growth, wellness, mental health, or understanding how the body influences our everyday lives, this conversation offers practical insights and thoughtful perspectives.Learn more about Lindsay Little:https://somalingua.com/If you enjoy interviews with wellness experts, authors, therapists, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, please subscribe, like, and share for more episodes of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino.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/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b
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Machan Taylor Interview | Naked Out Loud, Sting, Pink Floyd, Glenn Miller Orchestra & More
2w ago00:35:46Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed vocalist, recording artist, composer, educator, performer, and author Machan Taylor.We caught up with Machan from her home in Upstate New York to discuss her powerful new memoir, Naked Out Loud, and her extraordinary journey through the worlds of jazz, rock, pop, and television.Machan Taylor has enjoyed one of the most remarkable careers in modern music. Her unmistakable voice has been featured on recordings and live performances with some of the world's biggest artists. She has toured with Sting and performed on stadium tours with Pink Floyd, Foreigner, and Pat Benatar, while also sharing the stage with legends including Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Billy Joel, Bobby Caldwell, Natalie Merchant, and Gov't Mule.Television audiences have seen her perform on Saturday Night Live, Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Conan, The Arsenio Hall Show, and many other national broadcasts.Her musical journey began at just 16 years old, performing in coffeehouses and nightclubs before becoming co-leader of the swing and bebop group Za Zu Zaz. In 1979, she moved to New York City and landed a featured vocalist role with the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra, launching an international performing and recording career that has spanned decades.She also spent three years as the lead vocalist for the acclaimed jazz ensemble Hiroshima, further showcasing her versatility across jazz, fusion, and contemporary music.Learn more about Machan Taylor and order her book:Official Website: https://www.machantaylor.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MachanTaylorOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/machantaylorofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/machantaylor/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/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b
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Lolita Guarin Interview | The CALM Process, Stress Management & Overcoming Burnout
2w ago00:21:16Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Lolita Guarin—stress management expert, bestselling author, Story to IMPACT mentor, keynote speaker, and creator of The CALM Process, a transformative framework that helps people move beyond stress, burnout, and self-doubt into clarity, confidence, resilience, and lasting well-being.Lolita's work is rooted in lived experience. As an immigrant rebuilding her life and career in a new country, she carried the constant pressure to prove herself, overperform, and keep pushing forward. Like so many high-achieving professionals, she believed stress was simply the price of success.Everything changed after a serious health crisis forced her to rethink what she believed about achievement, resilience, and self-care. She realized that much of what she had called "stress management" was actually trauma-driven survival—a cycle of overfunctioning, self-neglect, perfectionism, and constant pressure.Today, through The CALM Process, Lolita empowers individuals and organizations to recognize unhealthy patterns, build emotional resilience, and create healthier, more sustainable success.Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, professional, or someone looking to improve your mental wellness, Lolita shares practical tools and powerful insights that can help you live and lead with greater balance and purpose.Learn more about Lolita Guarin:https://www.beamazingyou.com/If you enjoy interviews with bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, leadership experts, coaches, and inspiring changemakers, please subscribe, like, and share for more episodes of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino.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/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b
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Zahra Antaramian Interview | Real Estate, Construction Leadership & Building a Family Legacy
2w ago00:23:33Tap to summarizeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Zahra Antaramian—construction executive, real estate leader, entrepreneur, and founder of a second-generation real estate services firm built on resilience, leadership, and family legacy.After the unexpected loss of her father, a highly respected real estate developer in South Florida and Massachusetts, Zahra found herself stepping into the world of construction and commercial real estate at just 20 years old. Rather than walking away from the family business, she embraced the challenge, launched her first company, earned her contractor's license, and partnered with her father's original business associates to build a thriving second-generation enterprise while forging her own reputation in a traditionally male-dominated industry.Today, her firm provides a wide range of services, including construction management, owner's representation, litigation support, construction consulting, and property management. Collectively, her team has helped construct, develop, manage, and operate billions of dollars in real estate assets throughout the United States. From her base in Florida, Zahra shares powerful lessons about leadership, perseverance, business growth, and honoring the past while building the future.Learn more about Zahra Antaramian and ADG Companies:https://www.adg4companies.com/If you enjoy interviews with entrepreneurs, business leaders, real estate professionals, innovators, and inspiring founders, please subscribe, like, and share for more episodes of Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino.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/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b
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