Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

After 18 years of practicing law in Seattle, Karen Treiger felt an unmistakable call to explore the story of her in-laws, Sam and Esther Goldberg. Educated at Barnard College and New York University Law School --where she was editor-in-chief of NYU Law Review -- Treiger made the momentous decision to retire from her law practice and pull together the threads of a family story she had heard for many years. The result of her three-year inquiry is the widely praised book, My Soul is Filled with Joy: A Holocaust Story. In it, Treiger chronicles both Sam and Esther Goldberg's journey, including Sam’s escape from the death camp Treblinka, as well as her family’s experiences in Poland when they retraced the path from Treblinka to the pit in the Polish forest where they hid until their liberation.  As Treiger became invigorated and inspired by the people she encountered, Sam and Esther’s story became her story too.  Since the book’s publication, Treiger has crisscrossed the country to bring this compelling story to a

Brian Leidell is a managing partner of Fidens Insurance.  He brings a wealth of knowledge within the insurance industry to serve professional firms and corporations. He transitioned from being a spirited insurance litigator for an international law firm,  where his practice involved coverage disputes, professional & executive liability, subrogation, bad-faith, and reinsurance. He further acted as a business developer for the London and Bermuda insurance markets. Brian holds a prominent international academic background that includes a Masters in International Business Law from University of London (UCL), a Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University, a Graduate Certificate in European Law from Tulane Paris Institute-La Sorbornne, a Masters in International Relations from University of New South Wales, and a Bachelors in Political Science from Virginia Tech. Brian’s unique background and expertise enables Fidens to address diverse, complex insurance issues using a global perspective. Furthermore, his fa

Nick Adams is a co-founder and managing partner of Differential Ventures and an investor on ZeeTV's startup fundraising show 'Break Through the Crowd.' Previously, Nick was a Venture Partner at Supernode.vc, f.k.a. Flatiron Investors, in New York City where he evaluated seed- stage SaaS companies and led the due diligence for multiple investments. Before moving into Venture Capital, Nick held senior sales, marketing and product management roles for software companies that have realized over $1.3 billion in exit value, including: Opower (IPO), RAGE Frameworks (acquired by Genpact), Basware (Publicly-traded on OMX), and Comverge (acquired by Itron). He mentors startups, helps with non-profit ventures and is a former baseball player who always keeps his eye on the ball.  Listen in as Nick connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVELOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Partners in business and in life, Scott Cullather & Kristina McCoobery launched INVNT™, the global live brand storytelling agency™ in 2008 – at the height of the global recession – with the aim of challenging the live event industry with a new kind of agency model, attitude, agency culture and results-driven approach. They are the co-authors of  Challenge Everything™: The Battle Cry That Blew Sh*t Up And INVNTd Live Brand Storytelling™ The dynamic duo share share their story of launching a scrappy start-up – and evolving it into a fully fledged global agency business, discuss the power of live brand storytelling and provide tactics for incorporating it into wider marketing strategies, and reveal the next frontier of business success: predictive analytics. Pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive - enjoy a fun conversation between Scott, Kristina and Lou right here on Thrive LOUD.

Paxton Gray is the Vice President of Operations at 97th Floor and is responsible for the award winning work the agency produces for clients like Edmunds, Celebrity Cruises, and Salesforce. He started in the digital marketing world in 2007 and has been with 97th Floor since 2013. Paxton serves on the Marketing and Business Education board as an advisor the Alpine School District, and teaches Intro to SEO and Analytics at Brigham Young University. Paxton has been a featured speaker at industry conferences all over the world, sharing insights learned through years of client work. He holds a degree in advertising from BYU and lives in Utah with his beautiful wife and kids. Paxton connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Due to the tragic death of George Floyd in late May 2020, followed by protests and civil unrest, racism continues to be all too prevalent in our world today. In this episode - recorded LIVE on Facebook and YouTube on June 3rd, 2020 - Tony Chatman and Lou Diamond reconnect and chat about 'all that's going on' as we're living in a world of 'did that just happen'... every single day! Conversations are where we can start -- and they do matter. Listen, learn and hopefully this will trigger you to have your own conversation with others. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Adrienne Bankert is an American, Emmy award winning journalist, television correspondent, presenter, mentor, speaker, and reporter.  Odds are you’ve seen her on ABC News and Good Morning America. World News Tonight, and Nightline.  She is the author of YOUR HIDDEN SUPERPOWER… The Kindness That Makes You Unbeatable at Work and Connects You with Anyone. Adrienne shares with Lou Diamond her professional and personal insight about how the simple act of kindness can have a profound impact and create positive change in the workplace, as well as in day-to-day living.  *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Sharon Ann Ziegler is a mother of three grown children and a lawyer licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and her home state of Tennessee. She has been practicing law and writing legal briefs, motions and appeals for more than 25 years. In her debut, self-published, 2018 work of fiction, The Association, Ms. Ziegler tells a dynamic cerebral tale that describes some unusual and rarely discussed aspects of the American legal system and she explains how a woman fits into the male dominated profession. Set in small town America, The Association is told through the eyes of a young female attorney. The story mixes thrills with an intriguing plot and exceptionally spectacular characters to achieve a telling glimpse into the legalities of the Covington Commons Home Owners Association, a truly American institution patterned after the hundreds of thousands institutions under which tens of millions of Americans presently live. Sharon Ann sits down with Lou Diamond in an episode pulled from the Bedside

Engaging, entertaining and energizing, Tami Evans creates an unforgettable experience for audiences. Her “use it now” content has helped ignite positive workplaces for exceptional organizations around the world.   With focus on a variety of topics around leadership, employee engagement, client connection and culture strategy with a direct link back to retention, productivity and profitability, Tami’s presentations are content-rich, interactive and filled with her relatable and relevant humor.  She believes if they are laughing they are listening, and if they are listening they are learning.   Formerly the president of the National Speakers Association of NYC, Evans has also worked as a corporate manager, university professor, communications specialist, as well as such diverse career experience as a fashion designer and professional actress.  She also has launched with business partner, 'bestie' and former Thrive LOUD guest Christine Cashen -- Emcee Squared. An incredible offering to make your events have ener

Lisa Cherney is a smart, funny woman that loves the word fuck.  She has been mentoring 6 and 7-figure entrepreneurs for over 20 years. She coaches top coaches, teaches brilliant teachers and intuitively guides the most woo woo intuitives. She’s been a millionaire entrepreneur (for a minute) and a corporate flunky.  Her GFR moments (in life and business) are countless, which makes her superbly qualified to host the GFR podcast! What she knows for sure...when you Get Fucking Real you make a bigger difference and have fewer regrets...period.  Lisa "GFR" with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVELOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

From the outside looking in, author MaryBob Straub was living the American Dream until she realized Life was insisting she travel an alternate route. Over time she sought to understand both her own choices and those of her loved ones. This led her on a path to discovering her own personal sovereignty as well as compassion for the world she walked away from.  Do you ever wonder what it might be like to look out of someone else's eyes? Do you think life might be calling you in a different direction? If so, you might just see yourself in "SOMEONE ELSE'S SHOES." MaryBob is a wife, mother and grandmother.  Her studies in Mexico, Spain and Costa Rica inspired the storyteller in her. After two decades as a High School teacher she decided it was time to tell her story. Life itself has been her muse. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband Billy and her dog Blue. Pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive - MaryBob Straub connects with Lou Diamond.

Dr. Robi Ludwig is a nationally known psychotherapist and award-winning reporter. She received the 2020 Best of Manhattan Award in the Mental Health Practitioner category by the Manhattan Award Program. She has been appearing on broadcast media since 1997 and is sought after for her psychological insights on a wide range of topics. She is currently the Executive Producer and Host of a Facebook Live Show called Talking Live, where she interviews prominent and pro-social personalities of the day weekly. She's a great interview host and Lou Diamond is excited to have her on the other side of the microphone… *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVELOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Tony Rulli is the co-founder of Intentional Spark and is an expert in Facebook and Instagram Ads. He and his team help clients with already successful online marketing funnels scale through Facebook and Instagram ads. Tony gets down to the specifics in his conversation with Lou and provides some great tactics and strategies around a space all businesses are eager to learn more about. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVELOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Jo Giese is an award-winning radio journalist, author, teacher, community activist, and former TV reporter. As a special correspondent, she was part of the Peabody Award–winning team at Marketplace, the most popular business program in America garnering numerous other awards in Radio as well. At Marketplace she won an EMMA for Exceptional Radio Story from the National Women’s Political Caucus and a GRACIE from the Foundation of American Women in Radio. She has contributed to Ira Glass’s This American Life and is the author of A Woman’s Path (St. Martin’s Press) and The Good Food Compendium (Doubleday). She has written for many top publications, including The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Vogue, the LA Weekly, European Travel & Life, BARK, Montana Outdoors, and The Malibu Times. An intrepid and enthusiastic world traveler, Jo has visited more than 50 plus countries, including India, China, Africa, Finland, Vietnam, Patagonia, Bhutan, New Zealand, Iceland, Brazil, Argentina, and Norway. She lives i

CAROLINE is a singer, songwriter and a natural-born performer and dancer who is creating relatable pop anthems with purpose. Her songs have heard by millions and her ARMY of loyal fans continues to connect with her through social media. She has dipped her toes in many other arenas launching her own magazine, fashion brand and has written a book about her life lessons. Right now she is just teenager but she is taking the world by storm Listeners are sure to enjoy this episode as CAROLINE connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Byron Walker is a small business owner and the founder of Survival Frog.  He is not a guru, however he has incredible intentions in trying to help struggling small business owners.  In 2018 the "survival market" crashed and required a major restructuring and turnaround of his business. It sucked to go through the downturn, but he now has a business that is much better and more profitable.  He's documented his "turnaround plan" and shares some of it with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Steve Herz is the president and founding member of IF Management - a company with with a focus of  coaching and motivating others to become the best version of themselves.  He is also the author of Don’t Take Yes for an Answer - a self-empowerment guide to achieving your fullest professional and personal potential. Steve was once a portly fellow who could not swim. Undaunted by a lack of physical gifts, he set about to compete in the treacherous Gulf Coast Triathlon in Panama City, Florida. Shedding his extra girth while learning to swim, he met the six foot waves, the 90 degree temperatures and completed the prestigious Ironman qualifier; all the while raising thousands of dollars for the Leukemia Society and being voted Most Inspirational member of the Team in Training. Steve's a man that believes that anything is possible and connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. Get yourself a copy of Steve's new book by clicking the image below. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND: www.loudiamond.net SUBSCRIBE TO THRIVE LOU

Laurie Barkman is the founder and CEO of SmallDotBig, providing innovation and growth solutions for entrepreneurs and multi-generational businesses.  ​She brings an entrepreneurial approach to mature companies struggling with change, and a structured approach to fast-growth companies experiencing growing pains. ​As an outside executive of a third generation, 120-year old company, she was part of a long-term management succession plan. Now she works with next generation entrepreneurs, privately-held companies, and family businesses to develop innovations that create enterprise value and transition plans to achieve their long-term goals. Laurie is the host Succession Stories -- a podcast that connects with family business leaders and industry experts to provide listeners with insights to grow their businesses, develop transition strategies, and lead for the future.

One of the very early guests on Thrive LOUD - Larry Cohen - catches up with Lou after premiering on the show three years ago. Larry shares some exciting news about his company (Axis Promotions) and some of their actions in NYC during COVID-19. Listen, learn, laugh and 'get Physical' in this fun catch up episode on Thrive LOUD.

Gary Dickson is an inveterate traveler and a Francophile sans merci. Educated in Switzerland in history, literature, and the classics, he has written two very well regarded novels: An Improbable Pairing a historical romance that chronicles the enduring themes of a young man's coming of age and the rebellious love of the mismatched. AND A Spy with Scruples  which plunges readers into the complicated political world of Cold War Europe. From neutral Switzerland to the aristocratic salons of Paris to bombed-out Berlin. Gary connects with Lou Diamond on 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