Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Michael Levitt brings people back to life. Focused on helping individuals and leaders within corporations (Re)Learn BOUNDARIES in their work and personal lives – So that they can accomplish more, by doing less, which will save their careers and possibly their lives. Michael is an author, inspirational speaker, podcast host and master connector.  He lost his health, his job, his car, and his home all in 369 days. Michael teaches people on how that happened to him, so that they can make the crucial changes in their lives to prevent those losses from happening to them. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Nancy Addison CHC, AADP – shatters the stereotype about healthy eating.  She is the founder of Organic Healthy Lifestyle LLC. Award-Winning & Best-Selling Author, Organic Healthy Life Expert, Keynote Speaker, Raw Food Chef, Environmentalist.  This unique nutritionist cuts through the myths and misinformation about health and nutrition. If you want the straight and honest truth, with easy ways to take control of your health and reverse disease, hire Nancy as a speaker or counselor. You can also read one of her 6 award-winning books/cookbooks. Nutritionist and health consultant, #1 best-selling, international award-winning author, radio show host and lecturer has helped thousands of people overcome health disorders. Her books were written after years of research to find a cure for her own health problems. Frustrated with conventional medicine, she embarked on a long course of study into many different healing concepts, including ancient Chinese medicine,  Ayurvedic medicine, macrobiotics, Me

Have you ever climbed the ladder of success only to find it leaning against the wrong dream? Are you only existing in the space between Who you are, What you do and WHY you do it? Do you wake up each and every morning only to meet someone else’s expectations for your life? Evans Duren is the person to help you #rEDefine Success in your personal life, professional career, community service and relationships! Evans has discovered his dream and purpose to serve others in the marketplace through his public speaking, coaching and writing.  He has worked with hundreds of clients. suppliers and organizations across the country as a top sales producer earning regional and national awards.  His purpose is to serve others with a desire to stand alongside them in their victories. losses. struggles and triumphs. He is the Founder & Owner of CARE2Succeed.  As individuals, teams and organizations, far too often there is a gap between Who we are, What we do and Why we do

Stacee Mandeville is the founder of Red Leaf Coaching, specializes in engaging, practical, and refreshingly no-nonsense executive communication skills workshops and keynotes. Part presentation skills coach, part emotional intelligence mentor, part motivational speaker and times part actor or stand-up comedian – we’re just not quite sure!! 

Dr. Darria Long Gillespie is a Yale-and Harvard-trained emergency physician, author of the book MOM HACKS (Hachette Book Group, which launches February 19, 2019), and a regular TV expert on HLN, CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, and Fox News. She’s a mom herself and she is quickly becoming the national ‘go-to’ doctor for women and parenting health  -Dr. Oz refers to her as the "make-life-better-for-women doctor”.   And he’s endorsed Mom Hacks as has Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN anchor Lynn Smith, and Dr. William Sears. Bottom line she’s providing the little ‘hacks’ to help moms everywhere get back their “I’ve got this” From Atlanta, Georgia...  Dr. Darria is on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond. Everyone who purchases Mom Hacks gets access to exclusive bonuses, including Dr. Darria's “Weekend Veggie Prep Hack”, aka how to have fresh produce at-hand and eaten all week long, access to special discounts on her favorite “Mom Hacks Must-Haves” (including blue-blocker glasses, Kinsa thermometers,  ba

In this 'inside look' edition of Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond, Lou sits down with Thrive LOUD Intern Khala Hurd.   As a Communications major at Cornell University, podcast editor, producer and voice artist Khala has really helped the Thrive LOUD podcast to evolve to amazing new heights. Khala and Lou chat about how the forum of podcasting is helping to connect the generations. Khala also shares her passion for sports, music and using her voice both in doing voice-overs AND in singing (Spoiler Alert: you'll want to stick around and listen to the entire episode). *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey are the founders of the iconic Barefoot Wine brand and two of the most sought-after workshop leaders, keynote speakers, and interview guests on business and executive topics.   Audiences worldwide attend their speeches to hear about their incredible journey as entrepreneurs and to learn about their unique “Barefoot Spirit” sales-driven culture and approach, which helped to establish one of the most recognizable wine brands globally.   Most recently, they have further adapted their teachings and launched the “Barefoot Startup” (#barefootstartup) movement, which encourages lean, early stage startups to adopt key bootstrapping tenets and sales-driven principles and tactics.   Today, their timeless Barefoot business principles and proven strategies are utilized by both startups and large enterprises and they come on Thrive LOUD to share more their brilliance. *** Connect to Lou Diamond:   www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:

Ramon Ray is an entrepreneur, global speaker and best selling author.   He is the ultimate individual to inspire, energize, and pop and sizzle when he hits the seats.   Ramon has been invited to the White House to present to the President's staff; testified to Congress; graduated from the FBI Citizens Academy; and has worked at the United Nations.   Ramon's started four companies and sold one. He has years of hands-on experience in marketing, sales, personal branding, technology and more.   He obsessed with pancakes, bacon, eggs, 2 cold glasses of milk and pancake syrup as a weekend delicacy.   Ramon Ray was put on this planet to help businesses owners in every line of business and he connect with Lou in this uplifting and fun interview on Thrive LOUD.    **** Connect with Lou Diamond:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Professional speaker, adventurer & mountain mover! Whether its building resilience, climbing mountains, channeling success or instilling optimism Julie Lewis is a world class adventurer that changes and challenges the way people think, act and dream.   Her programs use stories gleaned from real life adventures to create memorable and actionable strategies that can be applied immediately to take people to the next level in their careers and lives.   Jules is a best selling author and has another one on the way as she works on training to swim the English Channel.   Thrive LOUD listeners coming from the other side of the globe (Abu Dhabi) enjoy connecting with Julie Lewis. *** Connect to Lou Diamond:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

This Thrive LOUD minisode features Stephen Dash, the Founder and CEO of Credible. Plucked from the original interview with Lou Diamond, Stephen shares how he is focused on marketing most effectively to millennials in a very competitive market place. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than thirty million books in fifty languages. He has been identified as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association and the most influential leadership expert in the world by Business Insider and Inc. magazines. He is the founder of the John Maxwell Company, the John Maxwell Team, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, organizations that have trained millions of leaders from every country of the world. The recipient of the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network, Dr. Maxwell speaks each year to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world’s top business leaders. In his latest book, Leadershift, John helps leaders gain the ability and willingness to make leadership changes that will positively enhance their organizational and personal growth. He does this by sharing the eleven shifts he made o

Mei Mei Street Kitchen is a sibling-founded restaurant and food truck catering business serving up creative Chinese-American cuisine made from locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.  They pride themselves on serving humanely raised meat, produce from small farms, and some of the most creatively delicious street food out there. Their food truck opened in April 2012 and was awarded Boston's Best Meal on Wheels soon after. Their restaurant, named Eater Boston's Restaurant of the Year, opened in November 2013 and serves up casual counter style lunch and dinner. They started Mei Mei Street Kitchen in order to share their passion for food and bring together the power of their diverse experiences like Voltron to create something new and exciting. They've taken food they have eaten and loved as children in the past, added modern elements and experiences of the present, and also incorporated practices that fit with their vision of how to do business for a sustainable future. This interview is with

Josh Zloof, Co-Founder & CEO of Sudden Coffee is passionate about more than just serving up a great cup of coffee. After launching several businesses that ended in some success and even more failures, Josh knew he needed to find his “why.” This led to him founding Sudden Coffee on the idea of “making one billion people happy.” Today, Sudden Coffee has served over 100,000 cups of their single origin, speciality grade, instant coffee (delivered right to your door). With over $3.3M raised from investors like Y Combinator and CRV, Josh and Sudden Coffee have been featured in the New York Times, Food & Wine, and GQ. Sounds like grounds for celebration. When Josh isn’t geeking out on tech, marketing, and operations, you can catch him at Burning Man (a seven time veteran), building a 10 foot tall wooden dinosaur, or running a midnight smoothie bar. He’s also a hardcore self-care advocate, believing a dedication to both mind and body are the secret keys to entrepreneurial success. Enjoy this fun chat as Josh

Isa Herrera is a licensed physical therapist, and an expert in integrative pelvic floor therapies. She developed her expertise in diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, by helping over 14,000 women since 2005 at her NYC healing center She is a pioneer in the space and the author of five books on the topic of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain including the newly released international bestseller, Female Pelvic Alchemy. Her new online school, PelvicPainRelief.com brings all of her expertise to a global audience, incorporating exercises, techniques, and tools to maximize female healing and professional training. A different take on maybe how we can thrive…. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Sarah Vaynerman is an amazing leader with extensive experience in marketing and brand communication within both the tech space and on Wall Street.  She shifted her focus to the philosophies of yoga, mindful movement and meditation. She launched her company Work From Om® with a mission to deliver the benefits of presence, contentment and freedom to busy professionals one company at a time. Her philosophies of connecting the Yoga mat to the corporate workplace empower leaders everywhere to grow, be more focused and truly thrive! Special offer to the Thrive LOUD listeners.  Sarah and the amazing team at Work From Om® have put together two free meditations.   One is focused on "thriving" that focuses on the highest self and the other is for 'deep relaxation'.  You can access these BY CLICKING THIS LINK. In addition, if you're interested in downloading the PHISH jam session mentioned and played in this episode - head to the link: bit.ly/helpingfriendlyyogajam1   ***   C

From selling Charms Blow Pops in high school hallways to successful printing businesses, Rob Dube has always been a 'small giant' among the masses.  Learn how this lifelong entrepreneur was bit by the 'bug' at an early age and continues to create a spirit and mindset that has created amazing, long-lasting businesses that continue to Thrive LOUD everyday. Plucked from the original interview - Episode 95.  Here's a golden nugget from a top notch business leader.   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Josh Cary spent 40 years in hiding!  He is now ready to unmask HIMSELF and adjust the score; Josh is now on a mission to help others unmask themselves to improve their lives and businesses by hiding no more!  He is the host of a fun podcast show called Hidden Entrepreneur.  He has emerged and connected with Lou Diamond as the two chat about his story on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect to Lou Diamond:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Jen Slaw is a dynamic, engaging TEDx speaker, former structural engineer, world-record-holding juggler & Off-Broadway performer. This amazing woman presents a new paradigm for leveraging the power of practice & process AND staying flexible in the face of change. Jen Slaw redefines what is possible and offers continuous improvement and performance innovation for leaders and teams. Jen aims to amaze, engage, inspire and motivate her audiences to generate positive change for themselves, their organizations, and their communities. Jen’s goal is to encourage and equip her audience with tools to find and embrace their own unique path, develop dreams into reality, and as a result, become more happy, productive, motivated, creative problem solvers and effective collaborators. Jen Slaw serves as the Executive Director of Juggling Life, Inc., a non-profit organization with a mission to engage, inspire, and emotionally heal ill and disadvantaged children through interactive juggling workshops and

Jo Hausman is an Inspirational speaker, International live radio talk show host and an Amazon Best Selling author. She speaks and coaches others to live through the grief, start their own businesses and move to greatness in their life. Jo wrote and published a book called Go For It! A Woman’s Guide to Perseverance. The passion she has comes from empowering others to live in a positive life. Jo speaks to groups about going from grief to great! Also how to start and grow a business.   You can find out more and the services she offers at: http://www.johausman.com Her humor, enthusiasm and love for GOD is where her strength comes from. She is a mom to one adult son and two fur babies. Nothing gives her greater joy than being a mom. She is very active in her community and gives back through networking and volunteering in her church and community. She has appeared on numerous television, radio, blogs and podcasts around the world. She is currently a contributing blogger to HuffingtonPost.com and her inter

A man that grew up on the streets of New Jersey and literally started working for survival in 1st grade. He uses his lessons of survival and skills he learned while in the Navy now as a CEO and motivator. Paul Szyarto was serving his country in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 where he supported naval fleet and mobile unit operations for eight years and upon his honorable discharge, transformed into an American business executive who makes running companies and entrepreneurship look easy. With more than 20 years of executive experience, Paul has consulted on the topics of entrepreneurship, big data, business operations, program management, and development with more than 500 companies. In addition, he has initiated nine diverse businesses of his own in areas including management consulting, software development, construction management, banking lead generation, social media marketing, printing solutions, and community development, which still flourish today with activities taking place in more than 32 countries.