Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Jennifer Willey is a sought-after global Gender Equality Keynote Speaker and Content Creator.  She specializes in helping executives and entrepreneurs impact the bottom-line while enhancing culture, collaboration and personal development.  She has created numerous proprietary training programs, keynotes across topics and the Fearless in 5 career-enhancing video series. Jennifer is currently serving as the first-ever Gender Equality Advisor to Comexposium Japan. Before launching Wet Cement, Jennifer spent 20 years building teams, go-to-market strategies, and global partnerships at technology and media companies, including pwc, Verizon/AOL, WebMD, Yahoo! and others.  Jennifer’s industry knowledge enables her to provide a unique perspective on how to diplomatically navigate, lead and grow in innovative, evolving and challenging environments. Earlier in her career, Jennifer was a television anchor and reporter for ABC and CBS affiliates where she covered local and national news stories and honed her public speaki

Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences on topics at the core of the Go-Giver books. A former television personality and top-producing salesperson, Bob has shared the platform with some of today’s top business leaders, broadcast personalities, coaches, athletes, and political leaders, including a former U.S. president. In addition to coauthoring the bestselling Go-Giver books with John David Mann, Bob has authored a number of popular books, including the critically acclaimed, Endless Referrals: Network Your Everyday Contacts Into Sales and Adversaries into Allies. His total book sales are well over a million copies. The American Management Association named Bob one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders and he is one of Inc.’s 100 Great Leadership Speakers. Richtopia named him one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World. Bob is an advocate, supporter, and defender of the free enterprise system and believes that the amount of money one makes is directly proportio

Abby Walker is an entrepreneur, author, innovator, and a fan of the color Red, bubbly beverages and all things chocolate. She is the CEO & Founder of Vivian Lou Inc., a single-product company with multi-million dollar annual sales dedicated to helping women look and feel better in high heels. She’s written the book “Strap On a Pair” to inspire fellow middle-aged, middle-management, middle-class moms to take the first step—or the next step—toward finding their something more. Thrive LOUD listeners -- you'll enjoy this very fun, awesome, amazing, conversation between Abby and Lou.  *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Thane Marcus Ringler is a former professional golfer turned writer, podcaster and entrepreneur. After competing for over three years on different tours all over the U.S. and the world, he is now taking the professional athlete's mindset to everyday people in everyday life.  Through the Collaboration Business he is building, Thane is coming alongside freelancers, business owners, and fellow entrepreneurs to help them be more efficient and effective in the work they are doing. He is the author of the book "From Here to There: A Quarter-Life Perspective On The Path To Mastery" and the host of the "Up & Comers" Podcast show. Thane is passionate about all things fitness, health and wellness, coffee and his faith. Connect | Collaborate | Inspire with Thane Marcus on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond! *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast    

Over the past two decades, Jon Tota has established himself as a pioneer in online education for corporate training. He began his career on Wall Street in sales and technology positions at PaineWebber and UBS. Then after years as a business analyst to some of the largest firms in financial services, Jon co-founded Edulence in 2002 to develop online training solutions for corporate educators. Now Jon spends his time focused on discovering the best experts and helping them turn their knowledge into a subscription business on Knowledgelink. Jon is also hosts the KnowledgeLink Podcast so NOW he gets to sit on the other side of the microphone and connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast    

Here's a great Thrive LOUD minisode - where we went back to Lou's original conversation with Denise Albert - co-founder of The MOMS.  This little gem highlights how she connected with her business partner, Melissa Gerstein, and how the famous duo paired up and recognized they had a common message.  The two continue to grow their brand and community each and every day. Thrive LOUD, listen in and enjoy.  *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast

Can a hypnotist really help you grow your business? Jason Linett has hypnotized more than 250,000 people. He used the principles of rapport and modeling to track what top business performers and professional athletes do differently to build his own million-dollar brand. As a master of the micro-niche, he speaks to groups around the world and offers hypnotic-success-coaching to share how people in business can put his WORK SMART principles and strategies to use. Rather than just 'hypnotize' you to become more successful, he will help you de-hypnotize the misconceptions, fears, doubts, and ineffective strategies that are holding you back. Jason's process isn't magic, the results can be magical. Jason debunks, demystifies and delivers in his amazing chat with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect with Lou Diamond:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Style. Psych. Marketing. Rose Jubb attacks all the issues her clients come to her with from multiple angles. She’s an image consultant and wardrobe stylist by trade (she knows ALL the tricks) with education in design, psychology, and counseling (which helps you explore your goals and find a confident mindset). Along with 17-years marketing and sales industry experience, she holds her Masters in Social Science. A specific mix, sent to solve specific image problems. What does this mean? She gets in your IDEAL customer’s brain! She knows what customers are assuming within seconds of meeting your sales pros. Then, she turns around and teaches your team how to reel them in. Her unique background of marketing and psychology allows her to throughly teach these concepts to sales professionals, but it never gets dry or boring. Rose prides herself in delivering all presentations in a non-mean-girl, warm, funny manner with the ultimate goal of solving your problems. It should be impactful and memorable for the

Frank Rizzieri is a visionary.  As the president of Rizzieri Salons and Rizzieri Management, Frank has won the most sought after hair award, known as NAHA which is the highest honor bestowed to a hairstylist in all of North America (it's the equivalent of an Oscar Award). And Frank has won it three times!! After years of styling hair for photo shoots, fashion shows, and celebrities, Frank wanted to create styles for which there were no tools available. This is the reason Frank co-invented R Session Pro Tools. Frank is in the “make people feel good” business. Their facilities, reputation, and talented staff that excel in their craft, creates a one of a kind guest experience. A bit of a different episode for Thrive LOUD - however Frank is right in line with the spirt of thriving each and every day! *** Connect to Lou Diamond:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Michelle Tillis Lederman is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books, including the internally recognized The 11 Laws of Likability. She was named by Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch. A former NYU professor, financial executive and recovering CPA, she now works with organizations and individuals to help them build real relationships for greater results through her company, Executive Essentials. She has worked with clients ranging from government to academia to non-profit to Fortune 500 companies, including Madison Square Garden, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Ernst & Young, Michigan State University, Sony, and The Department of Environmental Protection. She has been featured on CBS and MSNBC, and in the NY Times, Forbes and Working Mother magazine. Her NEW book  “The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact" -- launches in synchronicity with the release of THIS Thrive LOUD episode (March 5, 2019).  "Wonder Twin Powers...Act

Chris White is the founder and CEO of ViableMkts & BondCliQ. His 20 year career in finance has been almost exclusively dedicated to fixed income market evolution and has included roles at MarketAxess, Barclays Capital, and most recently, Goldman Sachs.  While at Goldman, Mr. White develop the first client-to-dealer dark pool for corporate bond trading (GSessions) and the first corporate bond indication of interest (IOI) system. Chris is a regular contributor to Bloomberg TV, a prolific author of articles covering financial market structure and technology. He is a true master connector in his own right.  Thrive LOUD listeners enjoy this engaging conversation between Chris White and Lou Diamond. *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast/  

Michael Levitt brings people back to life. Focused on helping individuals and leaders within corporations (Re)Learn BOUNDARIES in their work and personal lives – So that they can accomplish more, by doing less, which will save their careers and possibly their lives. Michael is an author, inspirational speaker, podcast host and master connector.  He lost his health, his job, his car, and his home all in 369 days. Michael teaches people on how that happened to him, so that they can make the crucial changes in their lives to prevent those losses from happening to them. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Nancy Addison CHC, AADP – shatters the stereotype about healthy eating.  She is the founder of Organic Healthy Lifestyle LLC. Award-Winning & Best-Selling Author, Organic Healthy Life Expert, Keynote Speaker, Raw Food Chef, Environmentalist.  This unique nutritionist cuts through the myths and misinformation about health and nutrition. If you want the straight and honest truth, with easy ways to take control of your health and reverse disease, hire Nancy as a speaker or counselor. You can also read one of her 6 award-winning books/cookbooks. Nutritionist and health consultant, #1 best-selling, international award-winning author, radio show host and lecturer has helped thousands of people overcome health disorders. Her books were written after years of research to find a cure for her own health problems. Frustrated with conventional medicine, she embarked on a long course of study into many different healing concepts, including ancient Chinese medicine,  Ayurvedic medicine, macrobiotics, Mediterranean cui

Have you ever climbed the ladder of success only to find it leaning against the wrong dream? Are you only existing in the space between Who you are, What you do and WHY you do it? Do you wake up each and every morning only to meet someone else’s expectations for your life? Evans Duren is the person to help you #rEDefine Success in your personal life, professional career, community service and relationships! Evans has discovered his dream and purpose to serve others in the marketplace through his public speaking, coaching and writing.  He has worked with hundreds of clients. suppliers and organizations across the country as a top sales producer earning regional and national awards.  His purpose is to serve others with a desire to stand alongside them in their victories. losses. struggles and triumphs. He is the Founder & Owner of CARE2Succeed.  As individuals, teams and organizations, far too often there is a gap between Who we are, What we do and Why we do it. What happens when we bridge that gap? What ha

Stacee Mandeville is the founder of Red Leaf Coaching, specializes in engaging, practical, and refreshingly no-nonsense executive communication skills workshops and keynotes. Part presentation skills coach, part emotional intelligence mentor, part motivational speaker and times part actor or stand-up comedian – we’re just not quite sure!! 

Dr. Darria Long Gillespie is a Yale-and Harvard-trained emergency physician, author of the book MOM HACKS (Hachette Book Group, which launches February 19, 2019), and a regular TV expert on HLN, CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, and Fox News. She’s a mom herself and she is quickly becoming the national ‘go-to’ doctor for women and parenting health  -Dr. Oz refers to her as the "make-life-better-for-women doctor”.   And he’s endorsed Mom Hacks as has Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN anchor Lynn Smith, and Dr. William Sears. Bottom line she’s providing the little ‘hacks’ to help moms everywhere get back their “I’ve got this” From Atlanta, Georgia...  Dr. Darria is on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond. Everyone who purchases Mom Hacks gets access to exclusive bonuses, including Dr. Darria's “Weekend Veggie Prep Hack”, aka how to have fresh produce at-hand and eaten all week long, access to special discounts on her favorite “Mom Hacks Must-Haves” (including blue-blocker glasses, Kinsa thermometers,  baby skincare line, and mor

In this 'inside look' edition of Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond, Lou sits down with Thrive LOUD Intern Khala Hurd.   As a Communications major at Cornell University, podcast editor, producer and voice artist Khala has really helped the Thrive LOUD podcast to evolve to amazing new heights. Khala and Lou chat about how the forum of podcasting is helping to connect the generations. Khala also shares her passion for sports, music and using her voice both in doing voice-overs AND in singing (Spoiler Alert: you'll want to stick around and listen to the entire episode). *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey are the founders of the iconic Barefoot Wine brand and two of the most sought-after workshop leaders, keynote speakers, and interview guests on business and executive topics.   Audiences worldwide attend their speeches to hear about their incredible journey as entrepreneurs and to learn about their unique “Barefoot Spirit” sales-driven culture and approach, which helped to establish one of the most recognizable wine brands globally.   Most recently, they have further adapted their teachings and launched the “Barefoot Startup” (#barefootstartup) movement, which encourages lean, early stage startups to adopt key bootstrapping tenets and sales-driven principles and tactics.   Today, their timeless Barefoot business principles and proven strategies are utilized by both startups and large enterprises and they come on Thrive LOUD to share more their brilliance. *** Connect to Lou Diamond:   www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Ramon Ray is an entrepreneur, global speaker and best selling author.   He is the ultimate individual to inspire, energize, and pop and sizzle when he hits the seats.   Ramon has been invited to the White House to present to the President's staff; testified to Congress; graduated from the FBI Citizens Academy; and has worked at the United Nations.   Ramon's started four companies and sold one. He has years of hands-on experience in marketing, sales, personal branding, technology and more.   He obsessed with pancakes, bacon, eggs, 2 cold glasses of milk and pancake syrup as a weekend delicacy.   Ramon Ray was put on this planet to help businesses owners in every line of business and he connect with Lou in this uplifting and fun interview on Thrive LOUD.    **** Connect with Lou Diamond:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Professional speaker, adventurer & mountain mover! Whether its building resilience, climbing mountains, channeling success or instilling optimism Julie Lewis is a world class adventurer that changes and challenges the way people think, act and dream.   Her programs use stories gleaned from real life adventures to create memorable and actionable strategies that can be applied immediately to take people to the next level in their careers and lives.   Jules is a best selling author and has another one on the way as she works on training to swim the English Channel.   Thrive LOUD listeners coming from the other side of the globe (Abu Dhabi) enjoy connecting with Julie Lewis. *** Connect to Lou Diamond:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast