Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Anna Ditchburn shares her remarkable journey of overcoming trauma and helping others find freedom and happiness within themselves. In this deeply moving episode, Anna Ditchburn opens up about her painful past and incredible journey toward healing and empowerment. Overcoming childhood sexual abuse, Anna has transformed her pain into a passion for helping others navigate their own paths to healing. Anna shares her harrowing experiences of being sexually abused by her stepfather for six years and suffering 20 consecutive miscarriages. After bottling up her trauma for years, she bravely started her healing journey, eventually pressing criminal charges against her stepfather in Russia. She introduces her unique 4-step hypnotherapy process that dives deep into the subconscious, addresses emotions, and releases negative and stuck stories. She illustrates this through a case where a woman released childhood humiliation through hypnotherapy. Emphasizing the need to identify and face fears, Anna explains how rewiring b

Dr. Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of ‘E i 4 Change’. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development - focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” - Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. With the most comprehensive and detailed courses around the topic of emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 400,000 people across 195+ countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. Awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” - of the Year 2024, by The CIO Times, and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine. Robin connects with Lou on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

In this episode the remarkable Summer McStravick, the accidental pioneer of the groundbreaking technique known as flow dreaming.

Mike Robbins is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert known for captivating audiences with his insights on team performance and company culture. His five books, including his latest, We’re All in This Together, have made him a leading voice in the field, while his dynamic and engaging approach have earned him accolades from some of the biggest organizations in the world. Mike Robbins's journey from the baseball field to becoming a thought leader in leadership and company culture is nothing short of inspiring. His insights on creating environments of trust, belonging, and high performance are crucial, especially as we navigate a new world of work. Enjoy an amazing conversation between Lou and Mike on Thrive LouD.

Welcome to another exciting episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond! Today, we reconnect with Thane Ringler, a former professional golfer turned executive coach and founder of Appello Partners. Thane's journey from the greens to the boardroom is nothing short of inspiring. He now dedicates his life to unlocking the potential in others through leadership development. In this conversation, we explore his unique approach to coaching, the impact of golf on his leadership strategies, and key issues leaders face today. Plus, Thane shares insightful tips and personal stories that will motivate and guide you in your pursuit of excellence. Tune in as we delve into the intersection of leadership and the invaluable lessons learned from the game of golf. Don't miss this compelling discussion with Thane Ringler on Thrive Loud!   ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Chris and Dave Sinkinson are SaaS entrepreneurs behind one of the most inspiring startup success stories out there. Join us as we dive deep into their incredible journey, from bootstrapping a campus security app to selling their multimillion-dollar business. Their experience culminates in the launch of "StartUp Different" – a podcast and a platform dedicated to debunking startup myths, tackling business challenges, and offering invaluable tools for building successful businesses.

Molly McGrath is a seasoned expert in coaching, consulting, and directing presidents and founders of national organizations, along with over 4,500 law firms. Her focus lies in executive level leadership, continuous improvement, and team empowerment initiatives. She is the host of the "Higher and Empower" podcast and the author of the compelling book, "Fix My Boss: The Simple Plan to Cultivate Respect, Risk Courageous Conversations, and Increase the Bottom Line." In this episode, Molly shares insights into her journey and how she found her passion for empowering individuals in the workplace. She discusses the challenges faced in the legal industry and the importance of creating a culture of empowered employees and leaders. As a content creator, Molly has also delved into the world of podcasting with the "Hire and Empower" podcast, where she shares stories and strategies for effective communication and leadership. Molly encourages us to seek solace in the power of the pause and to nurture a culture where employ

We are excited to share our latest podcast episode featuring a truly inspiring innovator, Dawid Sobieski, the founder of Plumcat Studio. In this episode, Dawid takes us on a journey from humble beginnings to becoming a remote work expert and entrepreneur, shaping the future of software content experiences. During the insightful conversation, Dawid emphasizes the essential need for software to reflect a company's personality and brand while sharing his insights on creating engaging and educational experiences for users. His passion for disrupting the norm and infusing personality into software content shines through as he discusses the significance of going beyond mere task accomplishment and truly connecting with the audience. Dawid also opens up about his remarkable remote work lifestyle, finding inspiration and support in a community of like-minded individuals while living in a small town in Bulgaria. He introduces us to FlexVerse, a new software demonstration approach designed for SaaS companies, leveragin

From humble beginnings from a small village in Indonesia Dona Amelia grew up desperately impoverished, which has shaped her into an incredible thriving human. She became an actress, singer, TV presenter, DJ, and co-founder of EGN Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia where she recently became LinkedIn's top voice and received The Asia Empowerment Connector Award 2024. EGN hosts hundreds of events aimed at helping top executives manage the inevitable loneliness that can come with senior positions and enhance their companies' strategies, innovations, digital transformation, fintech, sustainability, supply chain, Leadership, and more. I Amelia is genuinely passionate about each member of the EGN network and driven to ensure that they can perform their best at work and home. Making people happy, serving people, and providing the highest quality support to all members of EGN is her life's work. Listen in as Dona shares her journey and purpose on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRI

Stephanie Banks is a highly sought-after intuitive channel, mentor and guide who helps people connect on the soul level. She channels from the perspective of any soul currently on the planet, souls on the other side, purely non-physical beings such as spirit guides, as well as trees, animals, and Gaia. Connection and communication are the common themes in all of Stephanie’s professional endeavors as a speech-language pathologist, birth doula, lactation consultant, infant massage instructor, and intuitive channel. When her mother’s dementia made verbal communication impossible, Stephanie found ways to communicate with her mother’s soul. This was the beginning of her channeling journey. Author of the best-seller Joining Joanie – Staying Connected To Your Loved One Through Dementia And Beyond, Stephanie is currently completing her second book about her spiritual journey. In her TEDx talk I Am an Intuitive Channel, she shares her unexpected experience with channeling and invites others to discover their own intui

Jamie Crosbie is the CEO and Founder of ProActivate, a certified peak performance mindset speaker and a 3rd time guest on Thrive LouD. While Jamie is always lighting up the rooms she enters - this Fall you’ll get a chance to hear her TedX talk titled “Liar, Liar, Life on Fire: Break Through the Lies We Tell Ourselves. Listen in to get a sneak peak and learn what Jamie is focused on today on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

For the 1000th episosde of Thrive LouD, Lou wanted to bring back guests that embodied and represented some of the 5 most popular themes covered over the hundreds of episodes of Thrive LouD. And those themes would be: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Coaching, Connecting & Podcasting. To best do that he brought back two incredible individuals:  Leadership Advisor & Collaboration Specialist Jeanne M. Stafford AND the award winning co-host of the Cornell (Thank) U Podcast Michelle Katz. Recorded at The Dean in NYC, Lou got a chance to reconnect and catch up with these two wonderful humans in a fun and "speak easy" like venue. Special thanks to Thrive LouD Alum Jackie Botelho and ABCVIP for enabling us to capture this milestone episode in this amazing venue. Listen, Enjoy & Thrive LouD          

Alessia Citro is a corporate dropout who traded her lucrative career at tech giants Google and Salesforce for a life of meaningful entrepreneurship.  Today, she’s a real estate investor and serial entrepreneur, She developed a method that is part of book (JUST OUT) : Higher Self Habits: The Scientific, Strategic, and Spiritual Framework to Get Out of Your Own Way—For Good. She empowers high-achieving women through her coaching programs and top-ranking podcast, inhabit with Alessia Citro & Friends.  Alessia and Lou connect in an engaging conversation and fun interview of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Yamu Camara, a CDC Data Scientist and real estate enthusiast whose journey from humble beginnings to entrepreneurial success is nothing short of inspiring.  An orphan from a small village in West Africa she defied the odds, excelling academically and earning Scholarships, opening doors to a journey with amazing opportunities. From the purchase of one triplex In April 2020,  she’s moved onto being the proud manager of 59 rental units, including 18 Airbnb spaces, with a combined value soaring into seven figures.  Today she helps others navigate real estate investing and achieve financial freedom. Put this on your “must listen to” list as Yamu’s story and positive attitude is inspiring and intoxicating. Her appearance in this episode reminded Lou why he continues to host Thrive LouD! Yeah it’s that powerful of an episode.  

JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams.  She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women’s Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA.  In her third LIVE appearance on Thri

Mark Levy is the founder of Levy Innovation, a positioning and strategy firm that helps organizations and thought leaders differentiate by using, what he calls, a Big Sexy Idea. The ideas he and his clients have created are known worldwide by hundreds of millions of people.  He’s an amazing speaker, writer, marketer and above all else a wonderful human being thriving on this planet doing what he loves. Lou and Mark talk shop on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Amilya Antonetti is one of the most sought after Human Behavior & Strategic Advisor experts in the world. She has appeared as a regular business and behavior expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Steve Harvey Show & Dr. Phil. She has built or advised on over $2 Billion in sales with high profile clients such as Steve Harvey, Mike Tyson, Listerine Strips, Sharper Image, Cold Stone Creamery, George Foreman & more. She has decoded the key to finding your own genius and the genius of everyone in your organization so that you may rise to your greatest potential and contribute to making this world a better place. Get ready to be inspired, motivated and educated as Amilya shares all with Lou on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Krystal & Dedric Polite are a powerhouse couple currently taking the Internet and TV by storm.  They are dynamic entrepreneurs who are the founders of Polite Wealth Portal and BePoliteProperties, they have been attracting audiences nationwide with their hit TV show 50/50 Flip on Hulu and A&E,  Their proven ability to elevate and incorporate real-life wealth strategies to different situations along with navigating the complexities of financial freedom is what sets them apart. There is. a 100% chance you will enjoy what they share with Lou on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Rick Denley is the best selling author of Reinvent Yourself, an actor on TV shows Top Million Dollar Agent and Canada Reno's. His philanthropy comes from being an undefeated amateur boxer, raising funds and awareness for cancer research. With 25+ years of leadership and coaching experience, some while heading multinational corporations, Rick is regarded as a top authority on CHANGE & GROWTH LEADERSHIP. Learn all about Rick in this fun episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Tom Schin is an Engagement Engineer who helps people & businesses with employee engagement, leadership development, company culture, people strategy and recruiting  His company Build Better Culture does exactly that Learn all about him in this fun episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***