Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Lisa Betts-LaCroix is a podcaster, speaker, actor, and dancer. As host of the Super Power U Podcast, she does long-form interviews revealing the mental models and tactical skills needed to be your very own superhero. She's been featured in over 100 films, television episodes, and movies-of-the-week and is a dance performer and speaker who inspires audiences to embrace vitality and passion and reclaim empowered living in later life. In spite of taking up dance at age 50 she is a World Champion Pro-Am American Rhythm Ballroom dancer. It's two MASTER CONNECTORS on one show with Lisa and Lou.  You'll be inspired by how Lisa takes on the world. *** Here is a link to the KC Baker, Episode 18, of Super Power U as is referenced in the interview. *** Connect to Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

In this out-take from the original interview, JJ Ramberg, host of MSNBC’s “Your Business,” shares who she turns to when she has trouble thriving and reminds us the importance of valuing what you have vs. what you don't.

Josh Fox is the Founder and CEO of Bottom Line Concepts is a consulting firm that teams up with organizations to assess the top line items that are adversely affecting the business’ profits. In this process, our goal is to uncover both meaningful refunds and savings for the company. This means we look back in time to recapture dollars and look forward with cost efficient strategies. This risk reducing / cost savings firm business Josh founded has an interesting story which he shares with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect to Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

John DeMato is a branded, lifestyle portrait photographer and content creation expert who collaborates with speakers, authors, coaches, and other thought leaders to produce magazine-quality images that present them powerfully, purposefully and authentically to their tribes. More than just a photographer, John sets his clients up for success beyond the portrait session by coaching them on how to best leverage their image content for their websites, biogs, speaking appearances and various other needs. He also teaches his clients how to generate ideas for compelling social media content that resonates deeply with their audiences. A former television producer, John has over 18 years of production experience, and has been featured as a portrait photographer expert on several NBC Universal daytime talk and reality shows. Learn why if asked if you want your picture taken by John the only response is...#YEAHABSOLUTELY *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast

David Newman, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is a high-energy, high-content marketing speaker, marketing coach, and the author of the #1 bestseller, “Do It! Marketing” (AMACOM). David is also the creator of The Speaker Profit Formula, the widely-respected mentoring program that helps speakers, executives, and entrepreneurs market their smarts and monetize their expertise. David helps speakers, authors, coaches, and consultants (just like YOU) build the speaking-driven business you’ve always wanted – without the hype, hassle, or overwhelm. David works with executives and entrepreneurs who want to position themselves as thought-leaders and generate MORE leads, BETTER prospects and BIGGER sales. Lou and David cover everything and anything around marketing yourself and your brand.  Spoiler Alert:  There will be a Minisode created from this content in the future as its chock full of amazing intel. *** Connect to Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.

In this Thrive LOUD Minisode plucked from the original interview, Ian Karr, CEO and Founder of IKA Collective, shares how having passion for the work you do has been the key for his company's long-term success. Enjoy this minisode -- with a special introduction of the 'many' movies Ian highlighted as his favorites. Thrive LOUD! *** Connect to Lou: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  thriveloud.com/podcast/    

Jim Phillips is a dynamic, engaging speaker, author and L.I.F.E. Strategist who inspires folks to live in full expression of their truth by defining, embracing and ultimately experiencing that truth. At the age of thirteen, Jim had a Divine experience that confirmed to him he had a specific message to share … and the time for that message is now. His message is clear, bold and life changing. Lou connects with Jim in an inspiring, yet very real conversation.   *** Connect to Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Diane DiResta is a media trainer, executive speech coach, and certified speech pathologist who works with executives in Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and sports figures, to get them communicating with clarity and precision. She trains business people to communicate with greater impact in the marketplace and coaches leaders to project their power to influence in order to achieve the result they want. She's also the author of the Amazon.com best-selling guide to public speaking and communicating from the platform, Knockout Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message With Power, Punch, and Pizzazz.  Lou connects with Diane exploring her work and her life's passion in this 'knockout' episode of Thrive LOUD. *** Connect to Lou: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

A technologist and coder by training, the consummate entrepreneur, and a storyteller at heart Nathalie Molina Niño is the CEO of BRAVA Investments and the author of LEAPFROG, The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs (Tarcher Perigee, a Penguin Random House imprint). She is committed to delivering returns to investors while making a catalytic impact on women in the world. Prior to launching BRAVA, Nathalie led the launch of SELF MADE, the company, mobile app, learning platform and NY Times Best Selling book by Telemundo’s former Entertainment president, Nely Galan. In 2015, Nathalie stepped in as interim Chief Revenue Officer of PowerToFly, a startup aimed at closing the gender gap in tech. And in 2012, while at Columbia University, Molina Niño co-founded Entrepreneurs@Athena at the Athena Center for Leadership studies of Barnard College, with the mission of leveling the playing field for women entrepreneurs. Nathalie launched her first tech startup at the age of 20. Nathalie ta

Here is an out-take from my ORIGINAL INTERVIEW with Lee Humphreys, an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University and author of The Qualified Self: Social Media and the Cataloging of Everyday Life   Lee shares with Lou how our behaviors of ‘micro-blogging’ and 'tweeting' go way back in time. Thrive LOUD brings you ‘back to school’ as Professor Humphreys shares some of her knowledge and expertise.  

Daniel Stillman likes to design conversations. For groups big and small, for big challenges and nitty-gritty issues. Daniel crafts workshops, learning experiences, and innovation systems for teams and organizations. He is also coaches people in facilitation skills and runs the Conversation Factory podcast.  He has been a design strategist, ux designer, entrepreneur and an independent facilitator. Daniel comes onto Thrive LOUD to talk shop as the two get into the art of connecting AND designing conversations. *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Neen James is a leadership expert who delivers high-energy keynotes presentations that challenge audiences to leverage their focus and pay attention to what matters most at work and in life. Audiences love her practical strategies they can apply personally and professionally. Meeting planners love working with Neen, often describing her as the energizer bunny for their events. Neen’s strong background in learning, development and managing large corporate teams makes her the perfect fit. Organizations that hire Neen because of her implementable strategies that help employees avoid distractions, stop interruptions, prioritize daily objectives and say ‘no’ to requests that steal time from real goals and priorities. Her new book ATTENTION PAYS™ How to Drive Profitability, Productivity and Accountability is everywhere. Oh, did we mention that Neen is Australian? Why does that matter? Well, it means that she’s a bit mischievous, is pretty witty and a little cheeky. She also consid

John Lee Dumas is on Thrive LOUD! He is the founder & host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award-winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drop value bombs every Thursday! JLD's goal with Entrepreneurs On Fire is to deliver the inspiration and strategies you need to FIRE UP your entrepreneurial journey and create the life you’ve always dreamed of.  He has interviewed over 2,000 incredible Entrepreneurs, including Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara Corcoran, Tim Ferriss, and many more. Through these interviews, he brings out the #1 reason Entrepreneurs are successful. They all have ONE BIG IDEA and go ALL IN. That's why John created a free training that will make sure YOU have YOUR BIG IDEA. Click here to check it out! Lou caught up with JLD for a quick chat after they met up in Philadelphia at Podcast Movement. Enjoy this ON FIRE episode!   *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

One in three girls & one in six boys is sexually abused before age 18*.  This startling statistic is why Christian Griffith, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, is running across the United States for Help For Children’s efforts to prevent and treat child abuse. Christian Griffith is a survivor and a thriver! His epic 3,000-mile run concludes in San Francisco on August 22 (the launch date of this Thrive LOUD Minisode). Please click the link below to make a contribution to Run2Heal.  And enjoy this out-take from the powerful, original conversation between Lou and Christian before he embarked on this amazing run.    THRIVE LOUD!!! Christian!!

Part "idea whisperer," part speaker, and part strategist, Tamsen Webster helps people and organizations build the big ideas that bring big change. She combined 20 years in marketing and four years as a TEDx Executive Producer into The Red Thread™, a simple way to change how people see...and what they do as a result. But everything she knows about people, speaking, and change, she learned at Weight Watchers. True story. You can sign up for Tamsen's one day workshop event which takes place on Wednesday, September, 12, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts called "THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR BETTER TALKS". Tamsen has found a way to decode why we do what we do. Enjoy this fun conversation between Lou and Tamsen on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect to Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast    

Drew Taylor is an inventor, innovator & a visionary.  He naturally seeks out voids or opportunities that exist within wanted or needed products or services.  A natural problem solver, with A knack for innovation, promotion, as well as lending his expertise to helping others.  He holds 7 utility patents, has produced 6 Radio Shows, 2 Television shows and has written 2 books His pioneering spirit energizes him and when he is made aware of some new cutting edge information, opportunity, technology or discovery, he dives in with both feet!  Drew Taylor is one of the hosts of the Wild West Crypto Show! Coming to you from San Antonio, Texas and Thriving LOUD every day...Drew Taylor joins Lou in a fun, upbeat conversation. And check Drew out on his YouTube Channel as well.   *** Connect to Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Jason Hsiao is the co-founder and Chief Video Officer of Animoto, an award-winning online video maker that makes it easy for anyone to create professional-quality marketing videos, even if they have no technical skills and have never created a video before. With the mission of empowering everyone to create powerful videos regardless of age or experience, Jason founded Animoto with his high school and Dartmouth College friends back in 2006. Animoto’s certified partnerships with Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and the Small Business Administration give it unique insight into the changing social media and business landscape -- which may be why more than 1-million businesses around the world are already using Animoto to create marketing videos. You'll love hearing Jason's passion for his business and how he and his company Thrive LOUD every day! *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Plucked from the ORIGINAL INTERVIEW, Gavin Zuchlinski of Acuity Scheduling shares how he has made his company, product and service better by 'IGNORING THE COMPETITION' and focusing on his customers. *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Colby Cohen is a former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played in the National Hockey League with the Colorado Avalanche and was also part of the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins. Currently Colby serves as an NCAA College Ice Hockey and NHLcolor analyst for networks such as CBS Sports, Westwood One (current), NESN, and ESPN. Colby is currently the founder and CEO of Endeavor Athletic, an innovative training apparel for the modern athlete. Learn about his entrepreneurial journey and amazing new company that's changing how we think about athletic wear.  *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Allison Graham shows professionals how to grow their business and build profitable relationships. She is a master at helping others overcome obstacles in business. Her bestselling book, From Business Cards to Business Relationships: Profitable Networking & Personal Branding Made Easy is the foundation for her original work. She’s been featured as an authority on business development and networking in the media and her clients include Fortune 500 companies to small financial services firms and start up tech companies to solopreneurs. Behind the scenes, she’s been dealt a series of difficult blows that magnify the collision between home and work. Her struggles with chronic pain, grief and the internal messenger of B.S. have earned her the moniker, Resiliency Ninja. In her latest book, Married My Mom, Birthed a Dog: How to Be Resilient When Life Sucks! Allison makes people feel less alone in their struggles and gives them tools to bounce forward and succeed in the midst of obstacles, adve