Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Dawn Harris Sherling M.D. is an internal medicine physician and author whose work calls out the rampant diet-related misinformation out there and simplifies the real science and latest medical advancements that can not only heal a host of digestive related illnesses, but also make eating easier and more joyful again. After struggling with IBS herself, Dr. Dawn Harris Sherling’s symptoms seemingly disappeared while in Italy. In an effort to help her patients and herself, Dr. Sherling began learning more about how food additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, and stabilizers are wreaking havoc on our microbiomes and how eliminating them can reverse several diet-related diseases. Her book Eat Everything: How to Ditch Additives and Emulsifiers, Heal Your Body, and Reclaim the Joy of Food, shares an easier, healthier, more joyful way to eat and enjoy life. She shares this and more with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Dr. Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, author and the host of the Speaking to Influence podcast. Her Speaking to Influence Brand is all about Mastering Your Leadership Voice and uncovering Communication Secrets of the C-Suite. She knows that in today’s world It’s not enough to be the brains behind the operation; leaders have to be the face and the voice in front of it too. Her TEDx speech "Want to sound like a leader? Start by saying your name right" has been viewed over 6.8 million times and is one of  the best leadership communication resources you’ll ever find. Returning to Thrive LouD, Laura brings Lou up-to-speed as to all the great work she is doing and what’s to come.   ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Robert Kerbeck is the author of the true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is a thrilling look into the world of corporate espionage and his career as a secret spy. Robert’s essays and short stories have been featured in numerous magazines and literary journals. One story was adapted into the award-winning film, Reconnected. A lifetime member of The Actors Studio, Robert has worked extensively in theater, film, and television, appearing in lead roles in major shows and earning several awards. Robert Kerbeck fought one of the worst fires in California history, the 2018 Woolsey Fire, to save his home. His debut book, Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind LA’s Most Devastating Wildfire, won the 2020 IPPY Award as the Silver Medalist in Creative Nonfiction, the Readers’ Favorite Award as the Silver Medalist in Nonfiction Drama, and the Best of LA award. Robert connects with Lou to share the backstory behind RUSE and his real life story and how it’s led him to what he’s do

Erin King is the world’s leading digital persuasion expert, a 2x bestselling author, and the founder of Get More Yes Media, a sales and leadership training firm. SUCCESS Magazine named Erin one of the "Top 10 Must-See Motivational Speakers of 2022" along with Mel Robbins and Jay Shetty. Erin has helped clients ranging from The Academy Awards and Disney to The US Navy and VISA communicate more compellingly using her trademark "PUB" methodology. She’s the author of “Digital Persuasion: Sell Smarter in the Modern Marketplace” and the host of the top-rated podcast "On Your Terms with Erin King."  In the Age of AI, Erin shares with Lou where her businesses is focusing now and we’re she’s doubling down and where other should too. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Solo artist Dan Rose is an exciting songwriter and performer, who puts his thoughts on things such as sustainability, climate action and a minimalistic approach to life, into words using only his acoustic guitar and his characteristic DIY approach. Rose’s songs could be called modern protest songs, and he is never afraid of sharing his feeling of inadequacy or his frustration about the state of the world with his listener – always with a sense of down to earth charm and warm presence.  Dan has launched his latest single “Smell the Need for Change” coinciding with EARTH DAY (4/22/23). Listen in to a man who is truly thriving through his life and his passion.   ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***  

Jeremy Utley is one of the world's leading experts in innovation. As the Director of Executive Education at Stanford's renowned Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (aka "the d.school"), his courses have been experienced by nearly a million students of innovation worldwide. He advises corporate leaders on how to imbed the methods and mindsets of design thinking into their organizations, and works with professionals to cultivate a robust personal creative practice. A self-proclaimed “recovering MBA, spreadsheet junkie, and management consultant,” he now studies innovation in large enterprises and startups. He advises CEOs and senior leadership teams in the United States, Europe, and Asia on growth and innovation strategy, and has led scores of capacity-building initiatives worldwide. He's a prolific blogger and podcaster, and is co-author (alongside Perry Klebahn) of “Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters.” Jeremy talks with Lou about making “Ideaflow” a practice you incorporate into your daily plans

Ulrik Nerløe, is a renowned mentor, international bestselling author, podcaster and public speaker. With a proven track record of success, he has helped leaders, leadership teams, and organizations transform their culture and leadership. He is one of the founding fathers of heart leadership, a philosophy that emphasizes the power of the heart in leadership. ❤ His unique approach combines knowledge of quantum physics, energy, and emotional intelligence to help individuals, leaders, and organizations achieve their goals and unleash their full potential. Ulrik’s international bestseller book "The Life Bridge - Your Journey from an Unconscious to a Conscious Life," a personal self-help book to support your transformation into becoming a "whole" person. He hosts the “Life After” Podcast which features stories about people transforming themselves from an unconscious to a conscious life. Ulrik catches up with Lou in an engaging, inspiring, trans-Atlantic and heartfelt episode. It’s a must listen.   ***CONNECT W

Nina Verkoeyen, called "the modern female Buddha" by LA Weekly, is the founder of Meta Spirituality - an emerging spiritual tradition taking America by storm.   A former psychologist and spiritual teacher, she has 20 years of experience in human consciousness and hundreds of thousands of students worldwide.  In 2016, Nina went through a spontaneous spiritual transformation (enlightenment) and acquired spiritual knowledge that profoundly changed her life and work. Since then, her mission has been to spread the message of Meta Spirituality and share it with millions of people.   Nina believes that we have outgrown mainstream spirituality with its focus on intermediaries - spiritual tools popularized by mainstream spirituality that are rather detrimental to our personal growth than helpful.   Nina shares with Lou on Thrive LouD how the Meta Spirituality community is rapidly gaining popularity as more people are becoming ready to enter a direct relationship with The Creator within, saying no

Donna Griffit has worked globally for 2 decades in over 30 countries with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors in a wide variety of industries, helping them create, edit, and deliver powerful presentations, pitches, and messages. She magically spins raw data into compelling stories that captivate audiences and drive results. Through her guidance, clients have raised over $1.5 Billion. Her latest book - Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups is the book EVERY company leader must read! Listen in as Kristen spreads her positivity on to this Thrive LouD episode. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Cait Donovan, the Burnout specialist, speaker, author and podcast host returns to Thrive LouD. Since her initial appearance on the program, Cait’s show Fried, the Burnout Podcast continues to grow its listener base and is THE #1 PODCAST ABOUT BURNOUT. Listen in as Lou catches up with Cait as she continues to spread awareness about burnout and shares how she’s helping companies deal with it within the workplace. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Kristen Butler is an entrepreneur, leader, writer and visionary in personal development with a huge heart and captivating authenticity. Her mission is to uplift the planet! She is the founder and CEO of Power of Positivity. Started in 2009, today, her brands have a collective global audience of over 50 million and an amazingly talented team behind the scenes. She passionately started Power of Positivity after completely transforming her life from rock bottom using the power of positive thinking. She was so astonished by the results of her research and mindset implementation that she felt her life's purpose was (and still is) to help others improve their lives. Kristen not only contributes her transformation to a positive mindset but her relationship with God and an active, plant-based lifestyle. Kristen has a new book coming out on April 18th - The Comfort Zone: Create a Life You Really Love with Less Stress and More Flow. Listen in as Kristen spreads her positivity on to this Thrive LouD episode. ***

Jeff Corle is a unique combination of a seasoned country songwriter and farmer.  After growing up on the farm, he spent his formative years in Nashville, plying his trade as an Outlaw Country style singer-songwriter.  After experiencing "Nashville burn-out" he went back to his roots, returning home to run his family's dairy farm in rural western-Pennsylvania.  But when economic factors beyond his control forced him to shut down the dairy and sell his beloved Guernsey cows, he was left heartbroken and despondent.  In the midst of his heartache and pain he turned to an old friend for comfort - his guitar.  In the aftermath of having to say goodbye to the cows, Corle penned what would become his first viral hit, Empty Barn.  With the success of Empty Barn and the support of legions of new fans Corle kept writing and travelled back to Nashville to record his debut album "Farm Animal".  Life experiences- good and bad, have given him a strong and courageous voice.  He's a man

Kevin Sorbo received international stardom when he booked the lead role in “Hercules, the Legendary Journeys”, which became the most watched TV show in the world. Following that success, Sorbo had the lead role as “Captain Dylan Hunt” in “Gene Roddenberry’s, Andromeda”. The independent film “What If” was nominated for Best Family Movie of the Year by the Movie Guide Awards. Sorbo also received the Movie Guide Award for Most Inspirational Performance of the Year. Sorbo also starred alongside Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt in “Soul Surfer”, And the faith-based movie, “God’s Not Dead”. The $2 million-dollar budgeted movie became the most successful independent faith-based movie ever with over $140 million in theatrical, streaming and DVD sales. “Let There Be Light” was a movie he directed/acted/produced and this faith/ family movie ranked number 4 out of the top 10 family movies of 2018. “Miracle in East Texas”, a Comedy based on a true story set in 1930 was another movie Sorbo directed/acted in. Movie release is s

Travis Steffen is a serial entrepreneur with 8 successful exits to date across a variety of industries. He's gotten companies onto the Inc 500, is a published business author, and has either written for or been written about in the top business publications on earth. He is also a doctoral candidate in marketing, and serves as a growth mentor for Silicon Valley's top accelerators. Prior to entrepreneurship, Travis was a collegiate and professional athlete and a professional online poker player. His next venture, GrowthTeam.ai, will be coming out real soon Travis shares with Lou his unique way of thinking and how he is always looking for the next new thing. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Paula Faris is the founder and leader of CARRY Media™, an organization that champions, advocates, and celebrates working mothers through content, resources, and storytelling. She is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, speaker, bestselling author of “Called Out,” and host of The Paula Faris Podcast. With over two decades in broadcast television, Paula started her career with TV affiliates in Chicago, Cincinnati, and Dayton. She then worked almost a decade at ABC News, where she co-anchored Good Morning America Weekend, co-hosted The View, and launched the podcast Journeys of Faith with Paula Faris. She has reported on everything from politics, news, and entertainment to sports and faith, interviewing the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Tiger Woods, Kellyanne Conway, and now-president Joe Biden. Paula runs CARRY Media from South Carolina where she resides with her husband, John, and their three children Paula connects with Lou and shares how she is championing working mom’s in America and how her new needed to navi

Tony Martignetti is a trusted advisor, coach, experience creator, author, podcast host, and speaker. He brings together over 25 years of business and management experience, formal training, andextreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. He loves guiding people to find clarity in their lives so they are energized, fully present, and unstoppable. When leaders unlock their potential and lead from a place of inspired purpose, they impact and inspire everyone around them. He has dedicated himself to helping people live inspired lives. Before becoming the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Coaching, he was a finance and strategy executive with experience working with some of the world's leading life sciences companies. Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. Tony is the host of The Virtual Campfire podcast and the author of "Climbing the Right Mountain: Naviga

Darcy Luoma, author of Thoughtfully Fit®, is a Master Certified Coach, dynamic facilitator, and inspiring motivational speaker. She has worked as director for a U.S. Senator, deputy transition director for a governor, and on the national advance team for two U.S. presidential campaigns. As the owner and CEO of Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting, she’s worked in forty-eight industries with more than five hundred organizations to create high-performing people and teams. The media has named Darcy the region’s favorite executive-and-life coach four times. Darcy balances her thriving business with raising her two energetic teenage daughters, adventure travel, and competing in triathlons.  Darcy connects with Lou and shares how she herself needed to navigate through her own life using the Thoughtfully Fit® mindset to help her thrive within her life and business. And take the Thoughtfully Fit quiz to reveal your biggest hurdle and learn if your mind is fit for success. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRI

Travis King helps people achieve their dream of financial freedom with land Investing! Together, his wife he has personally completed hundreds of land flips.  Their coaching and educational services for land investing have helped many others create their own highly profitable land investing ventures.  ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Mark Hunter, CSP is recognized as one of the top 50 most influential sales and marketing leaders in the world. He is author of three books, “High-Profit Prospecting” and “High-Profit Selling” and “A Mind for Sales.”  Mark can also be heard on two podcasts, The Sales Hunter Podcast and Sales Logic. His integrity centered sales strategies are used daily by companies such as American Express, Chubb Insurance, Lenovo and hundreds more.  These same strategies are found in The Sales Hunter University on-line program which in 2020, and 2021, was ranked as one of the top 10 sales learning programs. Mark has spoken in more than 30 countries on 5 continents helping salespeople find and retain better clients.  He doesn’t view what he does as a job, he views it as a lifestyle focused on influencing and impacting others. Mark connects with Lou in this very fun, “breaking the speed limit” episode of Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Scott Love believes that business is a game and connects game theory and success in sales.  Scott is a popular speaker at business meetings and is the author of "Why They Follow", and co-author of "Rainmaker Confidential".  He is the producer of The Rainmaking Podcast and has been quoted in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The Huffington Post, Selling Power Magazine, and dozens of business publications around the globe. Scott is a successful entrepreneur in the recruiting industry, is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and is a former Surface Warfare Officer in the U. S. Navy. If the stakes are high, Scott is your guy. Listen into this engaging conversation as Lou connects with a true “renaissance rainmaker.” ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***