Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Plucked from the original interview back in March of 2018 - this minisode features Dug McGuirk. Dug is well versed in true life experiences and overcoming personal obstacles to achieve success. He has also overcome a serious drug and alcohol problem early in life.  As Co Founder of  Revolutionary Health, Dug and his wife Heidi along with other Revolutionaries are committed to supporting the Transformation of Lives.  Revolutionary Health is a one stop shop for all things Human. Dug shares with Lou how he helps propel people forward and in this specific podcast, Dug stresses the importance of being in the right 'state of mind' to move through change. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Michael Dermer is an entrepreneur, lawyer, speaker, coach, founder and author of The Lonely Entrepreneur – a one stop shop that understand the entrepreneur’s struggle and provides solutions to the business and personal issues we all face as entrepreneurs.   He founded his first company to reward people for being healthy and is considered a pioneer of the health rewards industry. His book is based on his experience of watching the company he built from the ground up almost get destroyed overnight by the financial crisis of 2008. Today, his mission is to help unlock the potential of entrepreneurs worldwide by turning their passion into success through The Lonely Entrepreneur Learning Community. Thrive LOUD listeners - a man who is in great company and not THAT LONELY - Michael Dermer. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast    

From a down and out housekeeper to successful entrepreneur, Ralph Peterson is a speaker, coach and consultant that inspires audiences to challenge the way they look at themselves, their teams and their businesses.   His new book Congratulations! Now Get Over Yourself  - is exactly the message we all need to hear and we’ll drill down more in our conversation today.   His personal achievements in his life are awe-inspiring and impressive and we caught him between the unbelievable number of races he is running.  Enjoy this fun conversation between Ralph Peterson and Lou Diamond.   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Thrive LOUD turns 2 years old and to mark the milestone Lou and the Thrive LOUD Interns (Cristina Brown, Sophia Gao & Anjuli Fink) are joined by podcaster extraordinaire Doug Sandler.   Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast      

When there is a need to be comfortable, confident, and effective in every room;  Susan RoAne® provides the tools and techniques that create the connections and collaboration that build business relationships. Susan RoAne®, Mingling Maven® is the leading international authority and original expert on How to Work a Room®. Her best-selling books, popular interactive presentations and media interviews help people, companies and organizations successfully develop, build and manage client relationships that increase business growth. Two master connectors join forces as Susan and Lou Diamond have a lesson-filled, connection-packed conversation on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect to Lou Diamond : www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast      

Pulled from the original interview back in 2018, executive chairman of ShareThis, Kurt Abrahamson gives a quick snapshot of the people in the tech industry from early in his career up to today in a Thrive LOUD Minisode.   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Ron Karr is a man for over 36 years has excelled at sales and leadership positions, for which he is recognized as the leading "Sales Success Expert" and has appeared as a guest on national TV including FOX , Bloomberg, C-Suite Newtork and others. He is an in-Demand Global Keynote Speaker, and Highly Acclaimed Author of Lead, Sell, or Get Out of the Way. Ron's methodology, the Velocity Mindset™, provides sales teams with modern approaches on how to capitalize on more opportunities and walk away with more deals in less time. When you seek solutions to remove barriers, position your products/services more powerfully and achieve bigger results in less time, this man  will enthusiastically motivate and train your organization to achieve and exceed sales goals. Lou Diamond connects with his good friend Ron Karr on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Tracey Lawrence is a woman of many talents that served clients for many years as a graphic artist. That changed when her parents became ill.   Tracey’s journey as a serial caregiver, to her husband her father and her mother gives her a unique perspective on life and death.   She is the published author of the ground-breaking book, “Dementia Sucks: A Caregiver’s Journey – With Lessons Learned,”   She shares her discoveries, insights and humor with the world, encouraging people to wake up to the harsh realities of life before they become undeniable.   She is a Business Consultant, Trainer and Speaker and reminds us: “That which does not kill us makes us stranger.”  *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Alicia Grande is the founder and CEO of Grande Cosmetics with a single product and a vision that every woman should feel glamorous every day.   She has expanded the product line to over 40 products that not provide women with dual functioning ‘cosmetics with benefits’ - which is what her brand is all about.   From humble beginnings that started at the kitchen table and a shipping department in her garage! To a complete beauty brand, with a corporate headquarters and guaranteeing their customers only the finest products available.   Thrive LOUD listeners providing women with products that empower them, helping them to enhance their own natural beauty enjoy listening to ALICIA GRANDE on Thrive LOUD.  *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Plucked from their original interview, Melanie Deziel shares with Lou Diamond her methodology around utilizing her journalistic approach to telling stories in this fun minisode.  The Story Fuel CEO and amazing speaker rocks it in this fun minisode with a woman that elevates everyone she connects with to a higher plateau.   *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Scott Buss is tenacious, self-directed, and resourceful business development strategist and account manager you will ever find.   He is the founder and CEO at ADVENT JETS where they strive to set the new standard for an already prestigious model for luxury travel and create one of a kind experience. Where they put Luxury above the Rest.   He is all about harvesting speculative leads into highly lucrative deals through pivotal partnerships, astute marketing collaborations, and an eye on the bottom line.   His Career is a Lifestyle never a job.  Thrive LOUD fans you'll enjoy the spirit of Scott Buss.  *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Melody Kramer is a trial lawyer, public speaker, and best‐selling author on a quest to make lawyers useful again.   As a public defender, special prosecutor and in private practice in Nebraska She earned a reputation as a fearless advocate for clients in courtrooms across the country and an innovative problem solver in keeping people out of court.   Her book, “Lawyers Decoded: Saving Money and Reducing Legal Hassles,” is an easy read and insightful look into the crazy minds of lawyers.     Living in San Diego - she loves hanging out at the beach, chillin with her teenage daughter, two precocious kitties and exploring her passion for writing.  She takes some time out to connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to THRIVE LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Greg Larkin shares how bringing someone from the outside INTO an organization to can help companies innovate.  Plucked from their original interview, listen to Greg shares the importance of establishing the 'intrapreneur mindset' in this Thrive LOUD minisode.   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Michael J. Coles is an Atlanta business executive, serial entrepreneur, education advocate, well-known public speaker, and the namesake of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. After almost two decades in the clothing business, he cofounded Great American Cookies in Atlanta in 1977 and grew it into the largest cookie store franchise in the United States. Coles’s story of personal perseverance is as impressive as his business acumen. Following a near-fatal motorcycle accident six weeks after founding the cookie company, he recovered through a self-designed rehabilitation program and went on to set world records in three coast-to-coast bicycle races. Coles’s commitment to community service led him to run for the House of Representatives against Newt Gingrich in 1996 and for the U.S. Senate against Paul Coverdell in 1998, the same year he sold Great American Cookies. For the next four years he chaired the Georgia Film Commission and served on the University System of Georgia’s Board of Rege

Jimmy Choi is an endurance athlete, ultra marathoner and motivational speaker. If you’ve been watching TV the past few years… Odds are you’ve seen him on the amazing competition program “American Ninja Warrior” All of these thing Jimmy does came to be after he was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's back in 2003 Husband, Parkinson's Advocate and Fundraiser, Team Fox rockstar and father to at least one future NINJA. "The FOX Ninja" epitomizes thriving in one's life, business and passion and takes a break from his busy training schedule to connect with Lou on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

John Storyk is a registered architect and acoustician, and co-founder of the Walters-Storyk Design Group (WSDG).  He has provided design and construction supervision services for the professional audio and video recording community since the 1969 design of Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios in New York City.   Throughout his career he has been responsible for over 3500 world-class audio/video production facilities, including studios, radio stations, video suites, entertainment clubs and theaters.   His work has included private studio designs for artists like: Whitney Houston, Bob Marley, Ace Frehley, Russ Freeman, C & C Music, Alicia Keys; Roc the Mic (J-Z) and so many others.     This is a man that has been following his passion and love across the globe for the craft he does each and every day...which is why he is on Thrive LOUD…   Thrive LOUD listeners enjoy this fun conversation as Lou Diamond connects with  John Storyk.   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www

Hattie Wiener is as an Anti-Aging expert; Therapist; Writer; Media personality and Model. The grandmother of 3 and celebrity author of 2 groundbreaking books: RetroAge: The 4 Step Program to A Younger YOU! and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Looking & Feeling Younger! she is an inspiring role model for women around the world. Seen by millions internationally as Fox Magazine’s First Featured Senior; on NY 1’s Focus on Seniors; Regis & Kathie Lee; The Howard Stern Show; Dr. Drew; Joy Behar; CBS News; Inside Edition; Discovery; Nightline and NETFLIX, Hattie is dedicated to transforming both the negative views, and the too-often dreaded experience of aging.   As a self-proclaimed 'Cougar', she helps women appreciate their unique beauty and desirability and her "Hattitudes" serve to empower women at every age. “Never forget the YOU in youth!” Thrive LOUD listeners enjoy this very fun conversation with Hattie Wiener. *** Connect to Lou Diamond:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.c

This must be some kind of a joke.  "Humor That Works"? Well, it's not a joke -- even though we launched this minisode on April Fool's Day - which ALSO happens to be the release date of (AN)DREW TARVIN's new book aptly titled "Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work". Click the link above to grab yourself a copy! "The funniest business book I've ever read." says Luann Tarvin , HR manager and Drew's mom. Listen to this minisode plucked from the original conversation between Drew and Lou deemed to be a true Thrive LOUD classic by Lou, Drew and both of their mothers. And a special shout out to Lou's mom, who coincidentally and ironically, acted as a career counselor for Drew Tarvin.  When she learned that Drew was going to focus his career on helping instill humor into the workplace, she laughed.      *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Jordan Gremli graduated from Cornell University in 2008 with a Bachelor's Degree in Atmospheric Science, but spent most of his time as an undergraduate at WVBR-FM, the school's independent, student-run commercial radio station. He is currently Head of Artist & Fan Development at Spotify. In this role, he manages a team responsible for building programs and tools that help artists build their audiences by connecting them with the right fans throughout every step of the artist development process. This includes developing and running Fans First, Spotify's fan reward program. Hear about how Jordan's aspirations changed from becoming a meteorologist to working in music and how his extracurricular involvements led to that decision. Jordan shares with Lou how Spotify has grown and remained constant over his 7-year tenure there, what he does to enhance the user and artist experiences, and how to hear what he's currently listening to through his Top Ten of the Week playlist. ** This interview originally aired on

In this minisode, we go back to a conversation between Mara Hoffman and Lou Diamond as Mara shares her focus on committing to creating a company and a culture that prioritizes sustainable within the Mara Hoffman designs. Enjoy this brief slice of brilliance from a Thrive LOUD favorite! *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast