Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Acclaimed celebrity photographer, Lola Melani, is known for her elegant and intimate portraits, which have been featured in the media worldwide.  Melani specializes in maternity, newborn and beauty photography, and her style blends editorial, fashion and fine art portraits.  Her signature look has attracted global dignitaries, public figures and celebrities.  Lola speaks frequently about her journey from immigrant to one of the world's leading photographers and how we can all make a difference with our work.  Lola also curates masterclass seminars, mentoring fellow photographers on how to find their own style and take their art form and businesses to the next level. In 2017, Lola founded The Lola Melani Fund, her charity that empowers women at every stage of motherhood by enhancing a mother’s capacity to advocate for herself, her family and her community. Lola puts the camera down and take some time out to connect with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. ***  Connect to Lou Diamond:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to T

Two unbelievable athletes hop off the wrestling mat and onto the Thrive LOUD Podcast. Yianni Diakomihalis won the 2018 NCAA men’s wrestling title at 141 pounds to cap off a 37-1 rookie season.  He became just the second Cornell University rookie to secure a national title. The only other person ever to do that is the second of this episode's duo, Kyle Dake. Kyle went on to win four national championships from 2010-2013 which was featured in a documentary film 4for4 .  To add to his amazing accomplishments, this October Kyle won the 2018 world championship in his weight class. Thrive LOUD listeners get to learn from true champions and two of the more impressive individuals you will find not only on a wrestling mat but on this planet. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Plucked from one of the more amazing conversations we've ever had on Thrive LOUD, Amy Smith connect with Lou.  It was actually challenging to pick just ONE moment from this interview to produce a 'minisode'; so have a listen...go back and re-listen to the original episode...and see if you like what we selected. *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast/  

Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, dealmaker and business consultant with more than 30 years of professional negotiating experience as a successful entrepreneur, and attorney. The founder and president of Authentic Enterprises, LLC and the Authentic Business Academy, Corey is dedicated to inspiring authenticity in business through speaking, training and consulting on topics such as authentic negotiating, authentic deal-making, building authentic business relationships, and authentic conversations about difference. His new book, Authentic Negotiating, paired with Corey's fun career is what Lou and Corey go over in this fun interview on Thrive LOUD.   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast/

Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to researching cutting-edge technology, he also writes about the impact of these innovations on society. Newport is the author of five books. His most recent, Deep Work, argues that the ability to focus is becoming increasingly valuable in a modern work culture increasingly hobbled by distracting technologies. Cal connects with Lou on Thrive LOUD!   *** Connect to Lou: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast    

Fanny Krivoy Head of Analogous - who believes the world is a better place with beautiful design.  Has a new podcast program that’s launching in a few weeks called Project Inclusion. It’s a program comprised of interviews with forward thinking individuals that are revolutionizing workplaces, businesses and communities by using an inclusive design approach. So for this minisode - we wanted to go way back to when Fanny was a guest on Thrive Loud In this specific out-take Fanny talks about the importance of bringing together the meaning and value of a brand to all of the physical and digital touch-points one experiences WITH that brand. This holistic view that Fanny has of using the power of connection to make Brands thrive is why Fanny is one of the best designers you’ll ever come across. So enjoy this Thrive LOUD Minisode with Fanny Krivoy. *** Connect to Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Two Culture & Leadership Experts are featured in this episode. Meg Manke is a ranch kid from western South Dakota an avid runner an advocate of the well-rounded education of youth, and a major supporter of finding humor in all things. Dr. Rachel MK Headley rose through the ranks at a global satellite mission (from an intern all the way to Operational Science Officer), she managed big projects, united diverse stakeholders, guided teams through change, and led complex and ground-breaking achievements. Together they’ve partnered at the Rose Group Int'l, where they developed the critical, new (and practical) iX leadership framework wrote a book about it...(iX Leadership: Create High-Five Cultures and Guide Transformation). This new method allows you to solve problems in your team, address generational issues, guide people through big changes, and accomplish your most ambitious goals. Enjoy the dynamic duo of Dr. Rachel MK Headley and Meg Manke on Thrive LOUD! *** Connect to Lou Diamond:  www.loudiamond.net Su

  Jody Britt is an experienced art sales consultant and business driver having worked in the fine art world for over a decade. She is the founder and head of Britt Fine Art Consulting. Motivated, connected and personable, she is a proven curator in fine art photography representing over 200 photographers, including leading photographers Terry O'Neill, Baron Wolman, Mick Rock and Art Kane. Experienced in creating dynamic photographic exhibitions, including securing guest curators Alec Baldwin, Dita Von Teese and Chef Daniel Humm. Jody is committed to outstanding client service, developing close relationships with business partners, artists and buyers worldwide. Her first hand knowledge of the artistic process helps Jody bring a passion and strong appreciation for all artwork, which translates as enthusiasm and commitment to any client she works with. Jody has been able to work closely with the best pop culture photographers worldwide and enjoys marrying their great work with her broad clientele base. Jody conn

Plucked from their original interview back in 2017, this Thrive LOUD Minisode features Liz Diemer Liz is part of the leadership team at the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research where she is the Director of TEAM FOX. The Michael J. Fox Foundation's single and urgent goal is to ELIMINATE PARKINSON'S DISEASE IN OUR LIFETIME. ***** Learn more about TEAM FOX....   *** Connect with Lou: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Joel Salomon is committed to helping over 100,000 people become financially free.  Most recently, Joel shifted his focus to assisting individuals as a Prosperity Coach where he works closely with his clients to help identify and overcome the roadblocks standing in their way of personal financial freedom. In 2012, Joel launched his own hedge fund, SaLaurMor Capital (named after his daughters, Lauren and Morgan). This was a dream that Joel had had from the early 1990s. Since inception he outperformed the hedge fund index and in many significant down months, he was able to consistently generate positive returns for his investors. Listen in as Joel and Lou connect on Thrive LOUD *** Connect to Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Stephanie Hayes is a business transformation consultant, focused on helping organizations build and improve business processes, manage change, align service areas, build capabilities and improve operations. She has worked across many sectors, including mining, international shipping, manufacturing, heavy equipment, retail, education and public sector. Stephanie is the owner of multiple startups, all of which are still growing. Using her experience building and operating small businesses, she has developed insight and clarity on business model development, customer segmentation and value proposition design. She has adapted widely-used frameworks to make the startup validation processes easy, accessible and relevant to founders and small business owners. As a business and technology consultant, Stephanie has worked for years as a program lead, business analyst, and change manager, helping organizations design and implement pragmatic, effective business solutions, largely focused on the Microsoft application pla

Dr. Richard Nongard is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, author and psychotherapist.  He is a man who believes you need to Seize the power of now, to create lasting transformation and apply Practical strategies for activating leadership & intention. Richard is the author of numerous books, publications, and training videos. He has written two books on leadership: Transformational Leadership: How to Lead from Your Strengths and Maximize Your Impact (2013) Viral Leadership: Seize the power of now, to create lasting transformation in business (2018) He has written many other books as well, including psychology textbooks that have been adapted as textbooks at the university level and His 5-star reviews are a testament to the value Richard provides in both written and spoken media. Enjoy this fun conversation as Richard connects with Lou Diamond and they cover everything about VIRAL Leadership and even speak Chinese to Richard's dog...! *** Connect to Lou: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.th

In this Thrive LOUD minisode - we go way back to one of the early interviews where Lou sat down with sports columnist Ken Davidoff.  Plucked from that original conversation, Ken shares how he stuck with his passion and stay in the field of his choice through hard work and perseverance. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

What if you could learn everything important about a person… just from their name? Sharón Lynn Wyeth has spent the last 38 years developing the field of Neimology® Science. Names are powerful. She created Neimology® Science, the study of the placement of the letters in a name, after 15 years of research followed by 3 years of testing my theories traveling in over seventy countries, including Russia, India, and China, to perfect my system of discerning behavioral characteristics from names. She highlighted Neimology® Science on TV, radio, tele-seminars, and in numerous articles. She is the author of an Amazon bestselling book sharing the methodology in "Know the Name; Know the Person", which has won an excellence in writing award, "Know the Name; Know the Spirit" and the app Name Meanings. Lou connects with Sharón as they dissect understanding the meaning behind a name. *** Connect with Lou: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Financial advisors have a huge responsibility to take care of their investors, but does your advisor take your money seriously? When selecting a financial advisor you need someone who can advise with the highest ethical standards, provide personal service, develop a master investment plan, identify individual goals and objectives, coordinate an effective tax and estate plan and provide solutions for multiple dynamic investment needs. Counter Investing is a unique revolutionary system designed to help investors be effective and grow your money. In the best-selling book, Counter Investing a Winning Approach to Life and Finance, author Richard Brooks outlines three supporting pillars of great investing: performance, productivity and personalization. Brooks’ unparalleled approach is the result of years of innovative investment planning, but also from the perspective he gained from catastrophic experiences that left him fighting for his life. He was 22 years old when he was in an automobile accident and suffered a

Friedland serves as Vice Chairman & Co-Head of CBRE’s Alternative Investments Practice (AIP), an industry-specific practice group focused on advising private equity firms, hedge funds and other Alternative Investment companies on their real estate strategies across the globe. Ben and his team provide advisory services to firms in the Alternative Investments sector on real estate needs within their investment portfolios. Enjoy this great interview and learn from one of the top producers and experts in commercial real estate. *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

In the spirit of celebrating milestones, we came up with something fun for the 200th Episode of Thrive LOUD. With over 200 guests coming on the Thrive LOUD program sharing their all-time favorite movies -- we tallied all of the movies and put together a "Top 10 Movie Countdown List" of the Thrive LOUD guests. Enjoy this short 'minisode' that highlights numerous 'classics' of the silver screen.   *** Connect to Lou Diamond:  www.loudiamond.net   Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast        

Lisa Mayer is a social entrepreneur and the CEO of My Social Canvas - a social impact company on a mission to inspire the next generation of women and girls to design the life and career they love. Her amazing story is a MUST listen to on Thrive LOUD as she shares her passion, her draining her bank account to almost nothing to creating an incredible platform for women and girls everywhere. *** Connect to Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

An award winning medical malpractice trial attorney, a consultant, an international keynote speaker, and an anchor at LawandCrime.com. Heather Hansen is recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in the country, she incorporates her psychology degree, her training as a mediator and her experience in the courtroom to guide clients to victory in their life’s trials. You can use words to win—not only in the courtroom, but also in the boardroom, the bedroom, the operating room, the living room and beyond. Heather knows how. For our twenty years she’s been using words to win in the courtroom, selling her cases to scores of juries. She’s also the author of The Elegant Warrior-How to Win Life’s Trials without losing Yourself. Thrive LOUD with Heather Hansen on this fun episode! *** Connect with Lou: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Mr. Rimland has been involved in the entertainment industry for twenty years and has extensive experience in production, corporate operations and business development. As head of New Media for Loud Records, he produced the first hip-hop Enhanced CD and developed the concept of using Enhanced CDs to market Internet Service Providers such as America Online. Mr. Rimland also served as vice president of New Media for Interscope Records where he is credited with some of the largest artist driven promotions on the Internet. His Web concepts and design earned Interscope its nomination as web site of the year by Yahoo. He is currently an advisor to the Convex Group which provides (through LidRock) digital strategy solutions to recording artists and entertainment companies. Mr. Rimland is an accomplished musician, songwriter, arranger and producer who has been signed to RCA Records and authored several hit songs. He was also a programmer and staff member at Unique Recording, an elite major New York recording facility