Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

In a special podcasting panel episode of Thrive LOUD, Lou Diamond brings forth amazing women in podcasting. Listen in to a fun panel discussion as Lou is joined by: Heather Hansen - host of the Elegant Warrior Podcast Karen Briscoe - host of the 5 Minute Success Podcast JJ Flizanes - host of a network of podcast programs Nancy Giere - co-host of the Laugh at First Swipe Podcast Anjuli Fink and Cristina Brown from the team at Thrive LOUD Where they discuss the state of podcasting today; what their show has meant to their lives and their businesses; what they'd like to see/hear more of in podcasting in the future; and what's next for their programs. ** Unable to attend the panel yet mentioned within this episode are Christina Martini (host of the Paradigm Shift Podcast) and Emerald Greenforest (host of the Men on Purpose Podcast)   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast      

Samantha DiGennaro is a trusted confidante to some of media and marketing’s most successful executives.  Her top-to-top strategic counsel and crisis management expertise are considered invaluable.  Since the founding of her company DGC in 2006, her energy, creativity and vision have driven the PR agency's culture and have set the tone for deep and long standing client, press, industry and influencer relationships. An avid adventure traveler, theater lover, art enthusiast, and softball player, she loves mentoring underprivileged children and young executives in her spare time. Sam has appreciated the power of story-telling from a very young age and has shown her entrepreneurial spirit having started a paper route and interrupting football games on the street since she was 10 years old. Enjoy listening to Sam DiGennaro on Thrive LOUD. ** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast/

We went back to June 2018 and pulled a great lesson from Ryan Foland in one of the more fun podcast interviews on Thrive LOUD,  Ryan shares with us a very powerful (and arguably painful) analogy as it relates to permission based selling and sharing with people the problem you solve versus what you do.   ** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Marissa Orr spent 15 years working at today’s top tech giants, Google and Facebook. She has conducted talks for thousands of people in the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, at companies and universities such as Google, Twitter, Pace University, New School, American Express, and more. Originally from Miami, Orr received her Masters degree in Decision and Information Sciences from the University of Florida. Her upcoming book, Lean Out, The Truth About Women, Power, & the Workplace is due to be released by Harper Collins in June of 2019. Listen in as Marissa connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. Pre-order Lean Out at Amazon or at www.LeanOutTheBook.com *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Gerald Leonard is a speaker, consultant, and professional bass player who offers a unique approach to accomplishing more productivity in the workplace. As an accomplished musician, creativity, innovation and peak performance are part of his world.  He leverages these very principles to give your business the edge needed to succeed in a highly competitive workplace. He is a member of the National Speaker Association, the author of "Culture is the Bass," and the soon to be released book "Workplace Jazz." Thrive LOUD listeners from the just outside of Alabama enjoy this episode with Gerald Leonard. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

It's the 300th Episode of Thrive LOUD! To honor the milestone, Lou brings back the original producer and voiceover for Thrive LOUD - Strickland Bonner. The two chat about the world of podcasting and what has changed since the very first episode of TL launched over 2 years and three hundred episodes ago.  They also cover some of their guilty pleasure listening podcasts.  And no Thrive LOUD milestone episode would be complete without a really cool opening/intro to the program. Shout outs to: Turnkey Podcast, The Nice Guys on Business, Doug Sandler, Laugh at First Swipe, Bill Simmons, The Ringer, The Rewatchables, Five Hundy by Midnight and all the Thrive LOUD rockstar interns: Sophia, Khala, Anjuli, Cristina & Allie. Check out the Thrive LOUD Episode page @ http://thriveloud.com/thrive_loud/300-300/ @

Tracy Fink is a change agent, teacher and leader who is passionate about showing people how to become “unstuck” and flourish in their environments.     She is the CEO and Founder of The Tortoise Institute which offers secular and science-based programs focusing on building emotional intelligence in organizations and communities.     She also offers leadership development workshops, one-on-one and group coaching as well as guided meditation sessions in corporate, community and individual settings.   Tracy catches up with long-time friend Lou Diamond on this fun Thrive LOUD episode. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Nancy Giere comes from a large  and very loud Sicilian family. she learned that the best way to be heard is to tell a great story and make people laugh.   Cindy Mayne works as a counselor, interventionist and hypnotherapist - and is often asked if hypnosis works for erectile dysfunction ;-) ! Together they are about to launch an amazing podcast program called Laugh at First Swipe  - a podcast that explores dating in the digital age.  Real people, real stories, really funny! In their show they talk about the wacky world of online dating. Everything from niche dating sites to crazy profiles, because let’s face it there’s some things you just can’t unsee. Their guests will share funny and poignant dating and relationship stories that will make you laugh and think!  Cindy and Nancy provide lively banter, insight and tips will help listeners have fun and enjoy their online dating experience. Thrive LOUD listeners… get set to have fun with the amazing Nancy Giere and Cindy Mayne Check out t

This episode was pulled from and interview Lou Diamond conducted for the "FRESH FROM THE HILL: Inside Stories of Noteworthy Cornellians" podcast. Kia Albertson-Rogers (Kia Orion) is a Philadelphia based singer-songwriter performing soulful, electronic, and R&B music. Graduating from Cornell in 2014, Kia spent a brief period in the music industry before getting involved with non-profit work. With a background in hip-hop and jazz, he is focused on creating songs that resonate with listeners in a way that is both energetic and emotional. His main weapons are Ableton Live and piano. He recently moved to Thailand in order to pursue music full time, but will always have a place in his heart for Ithaca. Take a listen as Kia chats with host Lou Diamond about life, finding oneself, making meaningful connections, his music, and what went into creating the intro and outro music to the Fresh From the Hill podcast. Buckle up - this one is a fun ride that we think you'll enjoy! Best ways to connect with KIA kia@orionbe

Plucked from the original interview back in March of 2018 - this minisode features Dug McGuirk. Dug is well versed in true life experiences and overcoming personal obstacles to achieve success. He has also overcome a serious drug and alcohol problem early in life.  As Co Founder of  Revolutionary Health, Dug and his wife Heidi along with other Revolutionaries are committed to supporting the Transformation of Lives.  Revolutionary Health is a one stop shop for all things Human. Dug shares with Lou how he helps propel people forward and in this specific podcast, Dug stresses the importance of being in the right 'state of mind' to move through change. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Michael Dermer is an entrepreneur, lawyer, speaker, coach, founder and author of The Lonely Entrepreneur – a one stop shop that understand the entrepreneur’s struggle and provides solutions to the business and personal issues we all face as entrepreneurs.   He founded his first company to reward people for being healthy and is considered a pioneer of the health rewards industry. His book is based on his experience of watching the company he built from the ground up almost get destroyed overnight by the financial crisis of 2008. Today, his mission is to help unlock the potential of entrepreneurs worldwide by turning their passion into success through The Lonely Entrepreneur Learning Community. Thrive LOUD listeners - a man who is in great company and not THAT LONELY - Michael Dermer. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast    

From a down and out housekeeper to successful entrepreneur, Ralph Peterson is a speaker, coach and consultant that inspires audiences to challenge the way they look at themselves, their teams and their businesses.   His new book Congratulations! Now Get Over Yourself  - is exactly the message we all need to hear and we’ll drill down more in our conversation today.   His personal achievements in his life are awe-inspiring and impressive and we caught him between the unbelievable number of races he is running.  Enjoy this fun conversation between Ralph Peterson and Lou Diamond.   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Thrive LOUD turns 2 years old and to mark the milestone Lou and the Thrive LOUD Interns (Cristina Brown, Sophia Gao & Anjuli Fink) are joined by podcaster extraordinaire Doug Sandler.   Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast      

When there is a need to be comfortable, confident, and effective in every room;  Susan RoAne® provides the tools and techniques that create the connections and collaboration that build business relationships. Susan RoAne®, Mingling Maven® is the leading international authority and original expert on How to Work a Room®. Her best-selling books, popular interactive presentations and media interviews help people, companies and organizations successfully develop, build and manage client relationships that increase business growth. Two master connectors join forces as Susan and Lou Diamond have a lesson-filled, connection-packed conversation on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect to Lou Diamond : www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast      

Pulled from the original interview back in 2018, executive chairman of ShareThis, Kurt Abrahamson gives a quick snapshot of the people in the tech industry from early in his career up to today in a Thrive LOUD Minisode.   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Ron Karr is a man for over 36 years has excelled at sales and leadership positions, for which he is recognized as the leading "Sales Success Expert" and has appeared as a guest on national TV including FOX , Bloomberg, C-Suite Newtork and others. He is an in-Demand Global Keynote Speaker, and Highly Acclaimed Author of Lead, Sell, or Get Out of the Way. Ron's methodology, the Velocity Mindset™, provides sales teams with modern approaches on how to capitalize on more opportunities and walk away with more deals in less time. When you seek solutions to remove barriers, position your products/services more powerfully and achieve bigger results in less time, this man  will enthusiastically motivate and train your organization to achieve and exceed sales goals. Lou Diamond connects with his good friend Ron Karr on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Tracey Lawrence is a woman of many talents that served clients for many years as a graphic artist. That changed when her parents became ill.   Tracey’s journey as a serial caregiver, to her husband her father and her mother gives her a unique perspective on life and death.   She is the published author of the ground-breaking book, “Dementia Sucks: A Caregiver’s Journey – With Lessons Learned,”   She shares her discoveries, insights and humor with the world, encouraging people to wake up to the harsh realities of life before they become undeniable.   She is a Business Consultant, Trainer and Speaker and reminds us: “That which does not kill us makes us stranger.”  *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Alicia Grande is the founder and CEO of Grande Cosmetics with a single product and a vision that every woman should feel glamorous every day.   She has expanded the product line to over 40 products that not provide women with dual functioning ‘cosmetics with benefits’ - which is what her brand is all about.   From humble beginnings that started at the kitchen table and a shipping department in her garage! To a complete beauty brand, with a corporate headquarters and guaranteeing their customers only the finest products available.   Thrive LOUD listeners providing women with products that empower them, helping them to enhance their own natural beauty enjoy listening to ALICIA GRANDE on Thrive LOUD.  *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Plucked from their original interview, Melanie Deziel shares with Lou Diamond her methodology around utilizing her journalistic approach to telling stories in this fun minisode.  The Story Fuel CEO and amazing speaker rocks it in this fun minisode with a woman that elevates everyone she connects with to a higher plateau.   *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Scott Buss is tenacious, self-directed, and resourceful business development strategist and account manager you will ever find.   He is the founder and CEO at ADVENT JETS where they strive to set the new standard for an already prestigious model for luxury travel and create one of a kind experience. Where they put Luxury above the Rest.   He is all about harvesting speculative leads into highly lucrative deals through pivotal partnerships, astute marketing collaborations, and an eye on the bottom line.   His Career is a Lifestyle never a job.  Thrive LOUD fans you'll enjoy the spirit of Scott Buss.  *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast