Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Gary Mendel is an entrepreneur, technologist, innovator, blackbelt, bass player, bike lover, founder of Yopine and WineGame and is always thinking about what’s next.. This interview is around 25 years in the making. Gary and Lou were in the same start group back at what is now Accenture back in NYC – as two young energetic new to the business world connectors.  Lou has ear-marked Gary to come on Thrive LOUD from the very beginning. Gary kicks off 2018's amazing lineup of guests that will come on Thrive LOUD.

In 2017 I listened and learned. I’ve been listening all year to clients, prospects, thought leaders, innovators, risk takers, authors, speakers, top performers and simply amazing people.  And from them I learned. I learned.. people truly want to learn how to connect; that ‘mattering’ is as important as food, water and shelter; that difference makers need to be edgy and awesome. I learned.. killing squirrels, figuratively, is a good thing in business; you need to be strategic about everything you do and sometimes UNDER THINK IT; you CAN start from the mailroom and make it all the way to the top. I learned... companies need connecting cultures to truly thrive; the power of magic words; that Pickle Ball is a real thing; that Nice Guys DO finish First! I learned... everyday for a start-up CEO is either a 1 or a 10; you need to be willing to eat anything; you can gain confidence over coffee and great ideas can spurn from having too much of it. I learned... Love is the #1 motivator and you need to foster your passi

Dr. Marissa Slaven is a mother, daughter, sister, palliative care doctor, environmentalist and now an author. She's taken her years in a very challenging area of medicine and has shifted her passion for writing, storytelling and the environment into a young adult speculative thriller called Code Blue  This  mystery is set in a not-so-distant future where rising temperatures and sea levels have dramatically reshaped the world in which we live. Marissa keeps you hanging page after page as the story unfolds. It’s Nancy Drew meets The Day After Tomorrow with romance, science and plenty of action. Code Blue comes out on Earth Day (April 22, 2018); however, PRE-ORDERS on AMAZON will be available starting January 22, 2018.  -- For more info on book release date and possibly more trailers please  check out Marissa's Book News site. Get a chance to learn more about Marissa in this educational, inspiring and fun conversation with Lou on Thrive LOUD.    

Here's a "Thrive LOUD Microsode" on a fun message about 'focusing' from Jeffrey Hayzlett's first interview on Thrive LOUD.   Be Brief, Be Bright Be Gone

Ben Lieberman is a veteran of Wall Street for 25 years for some of the most venerable banks in the world and is the author of two best selling novels.  Today, Ben Lieberman is leading a crusade against distracted driving. After his son Evan was killed in a crash involving a distracted driver six years ago, Ben wants to find a way to stop drivers from texting and driving before other teens are killed. Ben and his wife Debbie are on the board of directors of an organization called the Alliance Combating Distracted Driving -- education, legislation and enforcement working together to eliminate this destructive impairment. Listen to Ben share his story, the scary statistics around distracted driving, the advances in technology about the 'textalyzer' and the strides ACDD are making with legislators to enact Evan's Law - the first legislation brought forth to keep distracted drivers off the road.

Thrive LOUD turns 50!  To celebrate we brought back some of the amazing guests to see what they've been up to since their episode aired on Thrive LOUD. Enjoy this very fun conversation with: Angela Maiers (Episode #003) Doug Sandler (Episode #013) Phil M. Jones (Episode #014) Stacey Hanke (Episode #015) Anna Minnes (Episode #021) Phil Gerbyshak (Episode #026)  

The real folks that keep Thrive LOUD Thriving are the amazing interns from the Communication Department at Cornell University.  In this episode, the interns grab the mic and pull back the curtain to share their thoughts, ideas and suggestions about the show. Allie Kemp, Michelle Kim, Ella Ekstrom and a special appearance by former intern Shirley Xu get  interviewed by Lou and have a very fun conversation. Enjoy!

20 years of taking advantage of change to build strategies that make his clients' competitors jealous. Adam Pierno builds brands that relate to consumers and sell by side-stepping bullshit and finding what is meaningful.  Adam Pierno is the head of strategy at Santy as well as the founder of Instil Strategy Training. Adam has worked with companies such as: Bona, Delta Air Lines, Domino's Pizza, Dunkin' Donuts, Harvest Snaps, Mercedes-Benz, Pocky, Verizon His specialties are: Strategy, Branding, Consumer Research; Connecting integrated brand components in meaningful ways through Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Media and Social. Adam is also the author of the book Under Think It and has a fun podcast show about Food & Restaurant Marketing.    

Dr. Sharon Livingston is an amazing coach and thought leader.  She is President of The Livingston Center for Professional Coaching and Co-Founder of ICCA - The International Coach Certification Alliance She has personally interviewed over 62,000 people from all walks of life on every topic you can imagine, with perhaps the exception of Deli Sandwiches. Has appeared on TV and radio numerous times and published in many periodicals including CBS Radio, Ramblin With Gamblin, New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, NY Daily News, Delta Sky, Wall Street Journal, Success Magazine Creator of Proprietary Creative Techniques for Helping Clients Attain Their Goals Creator of IconiCards(R) system for understanding Personal Brand Archetypes. Known for breakthroughs in Emotional Marketing. Enjoy this fun conversation with the coach's coach!

Monique Nelson is Chair and CEO of UniWorld Group, Inc. (UWG), the longest-standing multicultural advertising agency in the world. Headquartered in Brooklyn NY with offices in Detroit, Atlanta, Memphis and Miami UWG works with numerous esteemed clients and global brands. She is an inspiring leader not only at her company, but also with many charities, causes and groups she’s involved with within her community. A leader, motivator and a true Thriver - listeners are certain to enjoy how Monique truly celebrates uniqueness.  

Dr. James Kelley is today's global renaissance man.  He's lived all over the world and has taught, consulted, coached, lectured and motivated hundred of professionals in the roles as a professor, author, speaker and podcaster. His book, The Crucible's Gift:5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity, develops an Authentic Leadership Model, that will help you become a more authentic leader. Through the stories of 90-plus executives, you learn how these leaders use their own crucibles to become more self-aware, compassionate, relatable, and lead with integrity.  Thrive LOUD listeners please enjoy this episode of the bow-tie wearin’, smooth talkin’ and an even smoother domed Dr. James Kelley.

Since founding Lotame in 2006, Andy Monfried has been focused on building the world’s leading data management technology. Andy led Lotame's successful ad network for several years, targeting thousands of campaigns valued at millions of dollars, all delivered and executed through the Lotame platform. In 2011 he shuttered the ad network to focus the company on its original vision: a full featured, SaaS based DMP. Under Monfried’s leadership, Lotame has grown into 100+ person company with offices in the U.S., E.U. and APAC. An entrepreneur, leader, a spirited blogger, master connector, the father of two with an amazing wife and a huge fan of live music Andy appreciates LIFE and the spirit of Thriving LOUDLY like no other.

What happens when you put five podcasters in an online chat room and get them to talk about podcasting equipment??? You'll find out in this special edition of Thrive LOUD as Podcasting Hosts Doug Sandler, Nicole Holland, Caroline Tesone, Strickland Bonner and Lou Diamond get 'technical' and  discuss equipment, software and apps to help you sound like a pro while podcasting.  

Lea Woodford is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of SmartFem.com and SmartFem Entertainment.  SmartFem was created as a result of her many years as a Publicist, columnist as well as a Radio & TV Personality.  She has extensive experience as a business consultant and entrepreneur but decided the only way she could make a difference for women was to create her own magazine that bridges the online community with the local community.  Her passion is connecting people.  Lea is often coined “ the connector “ due to her extensive network. Lea authored an inspiring book called Lead...Share...Empower: My Strategies for Success in Life and Business. Enjoy this very fun conversation as Lea always Thrive LOUD everyday!

Naphtali Hoff, PsyD, is an accomplished executive coach, organizational consultant, and sought after trainer and lecturer. He completed his doctorate in human and organizational psychology, which analyzes successful individual or organizational change and development, and holds two master’s degrees in education and educational leadership, respectively. Naphtali’s practical, action-oriented approach has endeared him to his many clients. His personal experience in the leadership field allows him to understand leaders’ needs and craft solutions to help them optimize their performance and success. His new book "Becoming the New Boss" is a helpful guide to leaders and future leaders with great lessons on how to step into a leadership role.  

Founder and Owner of Caffè Unimatic, Inc., a woman owned coffee company born of a family legacy and the surprise of a lifetime, Elisabeth Cardiello is changing the conversation at the breakfast table. Caffè Unimatic is the proud purveyor of the last original “Unimatic” coffee pots in the world that were conceived in Brooklyn and made in Italy in the 1960s. While growing the company, Elisabeth started realizing just how much her Dad taught her all those mornings sitting around the family table drinking Unimatic coffee. She began using her own story as the basis for research around what gave her the confidence to start something with no guarantee it would succeed. This research and the methodology they created compelled her to co-found Legacy Out Loud, to pay forward this gift of confidence to young women everywhere. (Elisabeth on Kathy Ireland's show) Hear Elisabeth share her entire entrepreneurial journey since the age of 6 to today as how her Legacy Out Loud is Thriving Out LOUD.

Lee Humphreys is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University. Lee studies the social uses and perceived effects of communication technology. Her research has explored mobile phone use in public spaces, emerging norms on mobile social networks, and the privacy and surveillance implications of location-based services. Lee is focused on how people integrate communication technology in their everyday lives in order to facilitate identity management and social interaction. Her upcoming book published by MIT Press entitled, The Qualified Self: Social Media and the Cataloging of Everyday Life  is due out in Spring 2018. The book historicizes contemporary social media to help us reveal what’s really new about social media. In this episode, Thrive LOUD brings you 'back to school' as Professor Humphreys shares some of her knowledge and expertise.  

Apple Seeds is the all in one play space for children newborn to five years old and their families.  Located in New York, the Apple Seeds name reflects the city where it all started and a belief the founders hold true --> If you plant a seed and tend to it, incredible things will grow.  This principle not only applies to young children that flourish every day at their play space but also to this amazing business led by its four incredible founders. Hear how Allison, Alison, Craig & Bobby launched a business over 10 years ago and 'keep moving forward' as a new franchise business model spawned from Apple Seeds called Songs for Seeds.   Enjoy this episode and click on either of the icons below to learn more about Apple Seeds or starting your own Songs for Seeds franchise.  

Karen Briscoe is Principal of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group (HBC) and best-selling author of "Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day".   As a highly successful broker, Karen has mastered the skills of managing you day.  She preaches that investing your first 5 minutes a day reading and sharpening your skills can put you on the fast track to success in your life and business. Her recently launched podcast show "5 Minute Success Podcast" is chock full of insightful conversations with Top "Successpreneurs" and Business-minds on how they grow their business and achieve a higher level of success in life. Hear her story on Thrive LOUD

Adam Frisch is the CEO of BIM - the Premier Payments and Consumer Engagement Platform.  Adam is leading a company that is changing the way consumers and merchants interact with one another. BIM enables merchants to develop more meaningful relationships with their customers, generate incremental revenue growth, lower payment costs, dramatically reduce fraud rates, drive loyalty participation and create superior mobile and online buying experiences for their shoppers. Prior to leading BIM, Adam was a top equity research analyst on Wall Street at both UBS and Morgan Stanley.  Adam was Institutional Investor Magazine's #1 analyst covering Payments and IT Services for several years. Listen to Adam share his journey, his career and his desire to make a difference in his work.  Making him an innovator, disruptor and a true Thriver.