Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children's books. Whether it's pirates, princesses, and spies, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children.  She hosts a blog radio program called Indie Authors Roundtable and is one of the founders of the magazine, Indie Author's Monthly.  Her best selling -- The big book of silly jokes for kids now has a sequel...and you'll hear all about it on this special episode pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive. She's been interviewed twice by Forbes Magazine. Carole has co-authored two self-help books. Navigating Indieworld: A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing with Julie A. Gerber, and Marketing Indieworld with both Julie A. Gerber and Angela Hausman. She published Mindfulness for Kids with J. Robin Albertson-Wren. The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes! has reached the number one best-selling book on all of Amazon. She writes adult fiction under th

Mia Hewett is an international speaker and a world-class business coach.  She is the founder of Aligned Intelligence™, a methodology that removes all blind spots, fear, anxiety, and self-doubt leaving you feeling "free to be Me.”  She is the author of a new book “Meant For More” - Helping entrepreneurs who've always known they were meant for more, She is a master business coach who heals trauma and connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Nate Bailey is a natural leader and a speaker who knows how to impact and reach an audience. He is a best selling author with three books as well as an entrepreneur. He has built multiple successful businesses in the areas of Insurance and Real Estate. He recently fulfilled his long-time dream of selling his insurance agency to follow his dream of being a full-time coach. Nate was a Lieutenant, serving our country in the United States Army.  As a Platoon Leader during the Operation Iraqi Freedom, Nate was charged with the safety and leadership of 42 soldiers as they served our country in Kuwait. Nate is the host of the Championship Leadership podcast and steps on the other side of the microphone and connects with Lou Diamond. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Logan Freeman is a real estate investor, developer, and agent who has found his niche in the industry acting as an investment property specialist and actually representing buyers instead of sellers in the transaction process. He has also completed multiple joint venture projects, equity partnerships and works as a developer. Completing over 120 transactions in less than a year, Logan has found a process, and relies on his most valuable priorities to guide his profit-producing activities.  Logan founded LiveFree Investments, a successful real estate investment firm that ensures strong returns on capital from secure, collateralized real estate investments.  A former Oakland Raider that spent his playing days 'pancaking' the competition.  He shares his story on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVELOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Joel Goldberg has worked as part of the Kansas City Royals’ broadcast team for FOX Sports Kansas City since 2008. He also serves as the television play-by-play voice for the ECHL Kansas City Mavericks. Joel has spent nearly 25 years in television, developing and maintaining relationships with professional athletes, coaches, and team management. He is a powerful public speaker and presenter, talking with groups about the networking principles he’s learned from his experiences of interviewing successful icons. Joel drives home a strong message of personal perseverance tailored to each and every audience and focuses on delivery impact for growth. Joel 'rounds the bases' with Lou in this fun conversation about sports, connecting amidst these unique times on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Speechwriter, debate coach, marketing and advertising strategist, Jay Townsend has worked in four U.S. Presidential campaigns, scores of U.S. Senate, Gubernatorial and Congressional races. He is the author of 3 books, So You Want to Run for Public Office, The Worst Mistakes Candidates Make and Timeless Lessons from the 2016 Election. Townsend has received several national awards for his work, including the nation’s best television commercial aired in a Gubernatorial race, the best persuasion mail piece produced for a Presidential campaign, and the nation’s best newspaper ad for a political candidate. Jay has served as a guest commentator on NBC, Canadian TV, and FOX News. He serves as a global advisor to the Luce Foundation in New York and President of the New York City Chapter of the National Speakers Association. Jay shares some of his amazing lessons, stories and superpowers here on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Jason Holzer is an Amazon Best Selling Author, Post-Traumatic Growth Storyteller/Speaker, Certified Thought Coach and Basketball Coach. Jason uses the life lessons learned after his father passed away by suicide to inspire others that they too can overcome tragedy. He overcame the heavy emotions of anger, confusion, abandonment and the lingering question of “Why?” and has replaced those emotions with Joy, enthusiasm and a resilient attitude.  He is a voice for others who have lost a loved one to suicide, helping them move forward after feeling left behind.  He is relatable, understanding, and realizes that even though everyone processes grief differently, we are all in this together. Jason renews faith in others, by serving as an example that life still has so much to offer them, regardless of what suicide has taken from them. Jason opens up and connects with Lou on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Jimmie Briggs is a documentary storyteller, writer and advocate for racial and gender equity. A member of the New York City Mayor’s Gender Equity Commission, he is also an adjunct professor in social change journalism at the International Center of Photography in New York. He was a co-founder of Man Up Campaign, a globally-focused organisation to activate youth to stop violence against women and girls. This led to his selection as the winner of the 2010 GQ Magazine “Better Men Better World” search, and as one of the Women’s eNews ‘21 Leaders for the 21st Century’. Jimmie has served as an adjunct professor of investigative journalism at the New School for Social Research, and was a George A Miller Visiting Professor in the Department of African and African-American Studies at the University of Illinois: Champaign-Urbana. Jimmie is a National Magazine Award finalist and recipient of honors from the Open Society Institute, National Association of Black Journalists and the Carter Center for Mental Health Journali

Michael Kadisha is an impact entrepreneur who focuses his efforts on technologies that solve global inefficiencies.  He believes the status quo focused too greatly on the economic implications of technology, and not enough of the personal, societal, and environmental solutions that technology is able to provide.   He is the founder of Treedom, a platform creating community for students, volunteers, NGO’s, non-profit organizations and corporations, who wish to support and promote a social, civic, and environmental value.    He also has some unique thoughts on “The Future of Work” and where we’re heading.  Listen in as Michael connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.   *** CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Donna Korren is the founder and CEO of Change, a women owned payment processing company. A seasoned and well regarded professional in her industry, Donna works with business owners and c suite executives to ensure that they retain more of every dollar they earn. A large part of her motivation for launching Change is to attract more women professionals to this field. Her recent Tedx talk, “The Newest Workforce Disruptors are Over 50!” sheds light on the increasing number of professionals launching new businesses and creating second careers later in life. Her digital platform, Empty Quester™ for empty nesters on a quest for their bold next chapter, includes a video series and articles of interest for empty nesters. Donna writes, speaks publicly and consults with companies that are interested in the 50+ demographic. She connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

IVAN OBOLENSKY grew up regaled by tales of his aristocratic and trailblazing ancestors while surrounded by high society. He was inspired at an early age by intrigue, mystery and adventure. He brings his love of storytelling to his writing. Eye of the Moon is his first novel. Pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive, Ivan connects with Lou from his home in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Known as the Powerful Presence™ mentor and “Outfluencer,” Dr. Wayne Pernell is a highly sought speaker, Amazon #1 International Best-Selling Author, blogger, podcaster, and High-Performance Breakthrough Coach for leaders at all levels. “Dr P,” as his clients call him, is known for being insightful and engaging. Immediately after earning his doctorate in clinical psychology, he began working in the realm of leadership development, having held executive-level positions himself.  And he now brings more than thirty-five years of experience in lifting leaders to set new strategic targets and attain exceptional success.  Dr Pernell is the president of DynamicLeader®, Inc., has founded the #StartsWithOne™ movement, is a member of the Forbes Business Council and has regularly been on Fox, NBC, ABC, and CBS television, various radio programs, and podcasts around the country, also having contributed to Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and the NY Times, among others.  His unique perspective and genuine approach when speaking

Julie Ann Sullivan catches up with Lou Diamond as they chat about the crazy world we're living in today. From Covid-19, racial tension, to helping companies decipher this new landscape - Julie Ann is a company culture expert and shares with Lou how we can piece together this puzzle. Pulled from their THRIVE LOUD LIVE conversation on June 17th enjoy this engaging episode and learn from the best. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Raised in Los Angeles, Carla Malden began her career working in motion picture production and development before becoming a screenwriter. Along with her father, Academy Award–winning actor Karl Malden, she coauthored his critically acclaimed memoir, When Do I Start?. More recently, Malden published AfterImage: A Brokenhearted Memoir of A Charmed Life, a fiercely personal account of battling the before and surviving the after of losing her first husband to cancer. Carla’s feature writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, highlighting the marvels and foibles of Southern California and Hollywood. Search Heartache is her first novel. Carla Malden lives in Brentwood with her husband and ten minutes (depending on traffic) from her daughter. Carla shares her story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive podcast.

Fernando Angulo is the Head of Communications at SEMrush and an International Speaker. With over ten years of experience in digital marketing, he has been at the forefront of the company’s marketing activities and has, among other things, built a great marketing team. Fernando is one of the major brand faces and annually performs over 50 prestigious conferences all over the world. He specializes in B2B search marketing, e-commerce, influencer marketing, and training of marketing teams such as Expedia, T-Mobile, Prestashop, and Bing. During his sessions and workshops, he immediately involves the audience with his energy, sense of humor and a large number of practical examples and real cases. Fernando is not only a digital marketing superstar, but he is also a superhero for his two beautiful girls and a loving husband. Fernando shares some of the key do's and don'ts of 'influencer marketing' with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.

Wendy Wilkins is an award winning actress, writer, filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Wendy is honored to have recently become an American citizen having lived here for years via London, originally from Australia. After being a young cop, Wendy became one of the most successful real estate agents in Australia, personally selling over a billion dollars in sales. Her creative passions kept calling her since she put shows on for her grandfather in her garage, when she was a little girl. The joy on his face still resonates with Wendy today. Wendy has won awards on the festival circuit, and been delighted to act in a number of award winning films and TV shows alongside many household names. Wendy also has a number of screenplays in various forms of development.  From acting in award winning films and tv shows to writing screenplays to writing her memoir -- Sex, Love & Cops, which is about her five years as a young cop in Melbourne, Australia where she discovered her first arrest, first love, first murder, cop cul

Janet Wischnia one of the owners of Thomaston Mills, manufacturer of American Blossom Linens. Since she was 4 years old, she has been involved with the family business started by her grandfather. She learned from the ground up about the textile industry from manufacturing to marketing and even sweeping the floor. Her company’s philosophy is that people are looking for sustainable products, impeccably made in the USA by your friends and neighbors, that will last and never go out of style. American Blossom is now accessible to buy directly as Janet believes people are looking for sustainable products, impeccably made in the USA by your friends and neighbors, products that will last and last and never go out of style.    She shares her story with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD.    ** Special Promotion for Thrive LOUD listeners -- us the code THRIVELOUD20 at check out at American Blossom Linens.

Award-winning author Derik Cavignano revisits his popular character Detective Ray Hanley in The Art of Dying (Dark Corners Press, September 20, 2019). A native of Boston and a writer since high school, Derik Cavignano currently lives in Florida with his wife, children, and an angry cat who won’t stop biting him. He writes character-driven thrillers in a variety of genres, including horror, sci-fi, and crime. His novels include “The Righteous and the Wicked” and “Colony of the Lost” (a 2016 Silver Falchion Award finalist for best horror). His upcoming crime thriller, The Art of Dying, he chats with Lou Diamond in an episode pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Peter Brandl is a professional pilot, management consultant and author. With over 3.000 presentations in 23 countries, he is one of the most experienced and extraordinary characters in the international market of professional speakers. The ultimate communicator who transfers aviation conduct to everyday business life. Crucial decision-making skills in life and death situations to how you run your business. Learn how Peter pulled together a global, virtual, 24-hour motivational event called "we-will-thrive" amidst Covid-19 in this Trans-Atlantic interview with Lou on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

In case you missed the live airing on THRIVE LOUD LIVE,  Doug Sandler catches up with Lou Diamond as the two talk about the boom of podcasting across the globe.  This episode has so many shout outs...here's our best shot at trying to capture ALL of them. Turnkey Podcast Productions Nice Guys on Business Strickland Bonner JJ Flizanes C-Suite Network Joe Rogan Bill Simmons JVology Michael Jackson Dave Sandler The Mustang Podcast