Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

After the launch of his incredible book, Blue Collar Cash last year - Lou wanted to bring back some of that blue collar cash mindset onto Thrive LouD. Ken Rusk reconnects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Emily Jaenson is helping leaders grow their confidence, achieve their biggest goals, and use their voice to make a difference for themselves and their communities. She’s a former GM of a Triple-A Minor League baseball team and leads the amazing podcast, Leadership is Female, a Top 10% followed podcast world-wide, and consulting group as well as The Assist Group, where she sharpens her skills working with clients daily. Her latest book “Let’s Go! A Guide to Increasing Your Confidence” is all about becoming more goal directed and confident in your life. Emily connects with Lou on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

For two decades Jackie Insinger has focused on her life mission of developing Spark Brilliance, a revolutionary approach to leadership and team dynamics that transforms team performance, results, and fulfillment. By leveraging the latest research in neuroscience and positive psychology, she designs simple, actionable strategies that individuals can use right away to spark their team’s brilliance. Lou couldn’t resist the opportunity to bring Jackie back on Thrive LouD to catch up and talk about some of the real leadership challenges today. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco is a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, tech visionary and thought leader. He is consumed with the passion to help people break free from the confines of complacency and propel to untapped levels of success. "C-Roc" is the powerhouse behind the "What Are You Made Of?" podcast, and the best-selling author of ROCKET FUEL Convert Setbacks. Become Unstoppable.  And the founder and CEO of That1 Agency. C-Roc and Lou connect on a Thrive LouD in “THAT1” episode you need to listen to. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Jake Kauffman is an international transformation coach & spiritual mentor to purpose driven, visionary men & entrepreneurs who are seeking to grow in their life and leadership.  He has supported hundreds of men to thrive and reach the next-level in all areas of life, business & relationship. His mission is to help men radically heal & transform so that they can achieve their full potential & fulfill their purpose. His new book “Let Love In” is addresses how when the pain stops, the truth starts. Jake shares his journey, story and mission with Lou on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Amy Green Smith is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-worth.  With acute focus on helping people “find their voice”, she is highly sought after for her uncommon style of irreverence, wisdom, and humor and has been a featured expert in Inspired Coach Magazine and on Fox 5 San Diego. Check out Amy’s profoundly transformational group coaching immersion WORTHY - which includes TWO luxury in-person retreats. It’s been almost FIVE YEARS since Amy’s original appearance on Thrive LouD (a true Classic) and this conversation between Amy and Lou is just as epic. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Albie Masland is an endurance athlete, community builder and Founder/President of Valor Craft Performance, a hybrid-plant performance company, built by doers, for doers.   Utilizing the benefits of Cannabis, Functional Mushrooms, and other Natural Extracts, VCP designs one of a kind products to help you DO MORE with your day and your night.   Learn about Albie’s personal journey and how he has helped to renovate the VCP brand in his engaging session with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD.   ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Brandon Birkmeyer is a seasoned brand strategist, business coach, keynote speaker, and podcaster. For over 17 years, Brandon advised and directed brand strategy for top FORTUNE 100 companies including Apple, Coca-Cola, Walmart, and Wells Fargo. He is the founder of the Podcast Branding Academy, an online school for podcasters. He also produces and hosts a top marketing podcast called Brands On Brands, which has ranked #1 in personal branding and content marketing on Apple Podcasts. Brandon is perfectly ‘on brand’ and connects with Lou on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.   ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

David Bayer is an author, speaker, entrepreneur and CEO of David Bayer Transformational Programs, an Inc #171 global coaching and training company focused on helping entrepreneurs, organizations and individuals harness the maximum power of human performance, intelligence and potential. David and his wife Carol have built an organization from $0 to $25M in the last 7 years while helping tens of thousands of entrepreneurs and individuals via their live events, digital courses, coaching and certification programs. Inc and Success Magazine named David ‘a leading expert on both mindset and business strategy’ making David a unique resource and mentor for individuals who truly want to achieve their full potential. His annual event The Powerful Living Experience was named by Inc. as ‘a Top 3 must attend personal development event.’ His “A Changed Mind Podcast” should be put on your ‘must-listen-to’ list. David and Lou connect on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond   ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Charles Gellman is the chief patent advocate at HIDO dedicated to reducing drug development costs He is one of the top voices on AI assisted robotics, digital health and the impact on care.  Listen to Charles share with Lou some of the new and improved ways his company his helping to lower how much we pay for the medication we need.   ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

For almost twenty years, Joey Coleman has helped organizations retain their best customers and employees - turning them into raving fans via his entertaining and actionable keynotes, workshops, and consulting projects.  He has a long history of energizing and motivating audiences to enhance their customers’ experiences and employees' experiences.  He is the author of the #2 Wall Street Journal bestseller, Never Lose a Customer Again and the recently released Never Lose an Employee Again. Joey Coleman steps into the fun seat on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Diana Kander is a keynote speaker on curiosity and innovation, and a New York Times bestselling author. A serial entrepreneur who entered the United States as a refugee at the age of eight, she has launched and sold millions of dollars of products and services. Also, Diana can juggle. And do a handstand. Through not at the same time.  Her latest book, Go Big Or Go Home is all about creating a customer experience that will close the deal. Diana takes a shot of liquid courage (like she needs it ;-)) and shares her curiosity with Lou on Thrive LouD ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Karen Eber is an author, international leadership consultant and keynote speaker. Her talk on TED.com, How your brain responds to stories – and why they’re crucial for leaders, continues to be the source of inspiration for millions. As the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, Karen helps companies build leaders, teams, and culture one story at a time. Karen works with Fortune 500 companies like General Electric, Microsoft, Kraft Heinz, Facebook, Kate Spade, and Big 4 Consulting Companies. Her latest book, The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire is the ultimate toolbox for narrative excellence. Listen to Karen and Lou’s conversation on Thrive LouD ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Suzanne Jabour is a certified Grief Educator, speaker and transformational coach and facilitator. She works with grievers and those supporting them to open the conversation, navigate the journey, and learn to stay in the awkwardness that all that requires. Helping leaders address grief in the workplace to build connection, retention and loyalty. Her own personal story and loss will inspire you in this heartfelt episode Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

General manager at Kō Hana Distillers Kyle Reutner comes to NYC to visit and have a chat with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. Like a delicious tasting sipping rum, this podcast interview has been aging for almost six years since Kō Hana’s founder Jason Brand came on Thrive LouD back in September of 2017!! A lot has happened since that initial interview and Kyle brings Lou up to speed as to what is happening at the distillery in Hawaii. From the classic rums to the newly launched “ready to drink” (RTD) mixes, Lou and Kyle have a great conversation and a fun time sipping Kō Hana. You’re gonna want to order a bottle or two after this interview!! ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

A recovered addict and a former people pleaser Nick Pollard has lived the experiences of living someone else's life.   After years of self-transformation, training, and practice, he has coached thousands of people all over the world to transform how they establish boundaries, how they show up in the world, and how they live the life they want After nearly a decade, Lou and Nick reconnect in a powerful, impactful and invaluable conversation for every Thrive LouD listener. Click the player link above to listen or watch the full episode on YouTube. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Whitney Breer is the CEO of Lebenskunst, a management consulting firm whose core team specializes in leadership development, change management and personal resilience. As a coach, trainer and motivational keynote speaker, Breer has been sharing her knowledge for over 25 years. Breer was born and raised in Florida and has since lived and worked abroad for the past 25years. After stints in Japan, the Middle East and Cyprus, she settled down in Germany. She is fluent in English and German and has worked in more than 20 countries with roughly 100,000 participants and clients. Her latest book “Leadership Starts With You” is the message we all need to hear right now and she shares her story and more with Lou on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Ryan Hanley is the founder and president of Rogue Risk, a first-of-its-kind “human-optimized” digital insurance agency creating sustainability for small businesses through insurance and risk management. As a Creator, Strategist, and Speaker, he helps insurance professionals create meaningful and sustainable long-term growth in their career and business. Ryan’s got an amazing podcast, engaging book and a business that’s changing the insurance industry with his message. You might not think insurance is cool - until you hear this conversation between Ryan and Lou on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Special episode of Thrive LouD. Two former guests return to share a very cool project One loves to tell jokes The other loves to make films. And funny enough the one that loves to make films wanted to make a film about a guy that loves to tell jokes. The film is a documentary called JOKE MAN. The episode features the film’s creator and director Ian Karr and the JOKE MAN himself, Jackie Martling. Please listen or watch this fun episode of Thrive LouD as Ian and Jackie share how this project came together and some memorable stories. Specifically one which answers the question what happens when you take these two clowns, Willie Nelson and have them meet up in New Orleans? JOKE MAN comes out July 18th. Click here to pre-order it on Apple TV. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Jason Lennox is a professional speaker, author, healthcare executive, and founder and owner of two small businesses supporting organizations and individuals in healthcare,  He is the author of a Perfect Tragedy: A memoir that takes a raw look at how one of the deadliest diseases of our time brought him to his knees and how the tragedies that came with addiction brought him to a purpose-filled life. As the “revenue cycle leader” Jason helps organizations transform the revenue cycle from a function that can cripple programs to a function that enables more recovery stories like his own. Jason shares his story with Lou in a truly meaningful and impactful Thrive LouD episode.   ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***