Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond

Carey Socol is a guidance counselor and college advisor at LREI -- she also is on a mission to raise money and awareness on behalf of an incredible organization called Every Mother Counts by doing something truly remarkable...run a marathon in all 50 states she turns 50! Watch this video that features her story and the incredible organization she represents each time she laces up her running shoes...

Jennifer Bonine  is the CEO of AI Appstore , Inc., and was the first female Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) platform tech CEO.  AI Appstore specializes in custom subscription technology bundles, leveraging an intelligent platform using a personalized ‘virtual research assistant’ to enhance corporate growth.  The company exceeds expectations of integration, testing, delivery, and mana...

Marie-Elizabeth Mali helps purpose- driven, successful women in expanding joy and fulfillment beyond their work. As a Relationship Artist and Coach, she helps women deepen love and connection in their relationship with themselves and others. Drawing on her Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine, her experience in being raised between three cultures (speaking three languages since the age of 3) and he...

Jeffrey Madoff is the founder of Madoff Productions, based in New York City. Madoff is considered a storyteller and incisive interviewer. He has used those talents to help position major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, Radio City Music Hall, and the Harvard School for Public Health. He is an adjunct professor at Parsons School for Design, teaching a course he developed called “Crea...

As a corporate citizen for 20+ years working for awesome brands like Google, Travelocity, Sabre, Travel Leaders Corporate, and some start-ups along the way, Carrie Fabris has benefited from incredible work experiences under influential leaders. She combined her extensive career with her passion to help people and teams meet their professional and personal goals by creating CareerFrame .  Wher...

Karen Mangia helps customers around the world solve complex, strategic business problems and position themselves for future growth. She has a deep understanding of the customer experience--inside and out--from leading global Voice of the Customer portfolios for Fortune 50 companies and 20+ years of consulting directly with customers across multiple industries and segments. Currently, Karen is the...

Rachel Druckenmiller is on a mission to humanize the workplace by igniting intentional leadership. She is a catalyst who brings out the best in people and organizations, so they can lead intentionally, connect effectively, and thrive relationally, emotionally and physically.  Rachel is an award-winning and nationally recognized thought leader, speaker, and change agent with over a decade of e...

Brant Menswar is one of the country’s “Top 10 Motivational Speakers,” a critically acclaimed author, award-winning musician, podcast host, and the CEO and founder of Rock Star Impact, a boutique agency that teaches people and organizations how to cultivate values-based leadership. He is Passionate, engaging and transformational, and encourages audiences to move forward with deliberate intention -...

Karlin Sloan believes that business leaders have a responsibility not just to make their organizations better, but to contribute to the world in a positive way. She is a pioneer in the field of leadership development as founder of one of the first executive coaching firms in Silicon Valley when she was still in graduate school. As the founder and CEO of Sloan Group International, Ms. Sloan has gro...

To celebrate Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond reaching its 500th episode, Lou brought five remarkable guests... Andy Monfried Sue Bryce Ramon Ray Molly Mahoney Jaye Watts - a.k.a. "LettaJ" Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, August 11th 2020 on Facebook, YouTube and fortunately on Molly's computer (#TechnicalDifficultiesWithLiveRecordingPlatforms)... They each update Lou as to what they've been up to since they...

John Garrett is a catalyst for corporate culture change. He’s on a mission to help teams break down barriers, foster unity and strengthen bonds. No matter where you are in your career, it’s important to differentiate yourself to achieve your goals. The future professional doesn’t define expertise simply in college degrees and certifications. They have passions outside of work that enhance their ab...

Heather Pearce Campbell is a business advisor, attorney & legal coach for online entrepreneurs. She is the founder & CEO of Legal Website Warrior where she provides legal protection for online content, programs & IP. Heather is also the host of the Guts, Grit and Great Business Podcast ….which I’m sure you’ll go listen to after hearing her in this episode. She likes showing up, standing up and spe...

Mickey Rapkin is a screenwriter and journalist whose first book, PITCH PERFECT , about the competitive world of collegiate a cappella groups, inspired the film franchise of the same name. Rapkin has a feature in development at TriStar, inspired by The Chainsmokers's global hit song PARIS, which will be produced by the band's production company Kick the Habit and Management 360. He also has a TV se...

Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children's books. Whether it's pirates, princesses, and spies, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children.  She hosts a blog radio program called Indie Authors Roundtable and is one of the founders of the magazine, Indie Author's Monthly.  Her best selling...

Mia Hewet t is an international speaker and a world-class business coach.  She is the founder of Aligned Intelligence™, a methodology that removes all blind spots, fear, anxiety, and self-doubt leaving you feeling "free to be Me.”  She is the author of a new book “ Meant For More” - Helping entrepreneurs who've always known they were meant for more, She is a master business coach who hea...

Nate Bailey is a natural leader and a speaker who knows how to impact and reach an audience. He is a best selling author with three books as well as an entrepreneur. He has built multiple successful businesses in the areas of Insurance and Real Estate. He recently fulfilled his long-time dream of selling his insurance agency to follow his dream of being a full-time coach. Nate was a Lieutenant, se...

Logan Freeman is a real estate investor, developer, and agent who has found his niche in the industry acting as an investment property specialist and actually representing buyers instead of sellers in the transaction process. He has also completed multiple joint venture projects, equity partnerships and works as a developer. Completing over 120 transactions in less than a year, Logan has found a p...

Joel Goldberg has worked as part of the Kansas City Royals’ broadcast team for FOX Sports Kansas City since 2008. He also serves as the television play-by-play voice for the ECHL Kansas City Mavericks. Joel has spent nearly 25 years in television, developing and maintaining relationships with professional athletes, coaches, and team management. He is a powerful public speaker and presenter, talkin...

Speechwriter, debate coach, marketing and advertising strategist, Jay Townsend has worked in four U.S. Presidential campaigns, scores of U.S. Senate, Gubernatorial and Congressional races. He is the author of 3 books, So You Want to Run for Public Office , The Worst Mistakes Candidates Make and Timeless Lessons from the 2016 Election . Townsend has received several national awards for his work, in...

Jason Holzer is an Amazon Best Selling Author, Post-Traumatic Growth Storyteller/Speaker, Certified Thought Coach and Basketball Coach. Jason uses the life lessons learned after his father passed away by suicide to inspire others that they too can overcome tragedy. He overcame the heavy emotions of anger, confusion, abandonment and the lingering question of “Why?” and has replaced those emotions w...

Jimmie Briggs is a documentary storyteller, writer and advocate for racial and gender equity. A member of the New York City Mayor’s Gender Equity Commission, he is also an adjunct professor in social change journalism at the International Center of Photography in New York. He was a co-founder of Man Up Campaign, a globally-focused organisation to activate youth to stop violence against women and g...

Michael Kadisha is an impact entrepreneur who focuses his efforts on technologies that solve global inefficiencies.  He believes the status quo focused too greatly on the economic implications of technology, and not enough of the personal, societal, and environmental solutions that technology is able to provide.   He is the founder of Treedom , a platform creating community for students,...

Donna Korren is the founder and CEO of Change , a women owned payment processing company. A seasoned and well regarded professional in her industry, Donna works with business owners and c suite executives to ensure that they retain more of every dollar they earn. A large part of her motivation for launching Change is to attract more women professionals to this field. Her recent Tedx talk, “The New...

IVAN OBOLENSKY grew up regaled by tales of his aristocratic and trailblazing ancestors while surrounded by high society. He was inspired at an early age by intrigue, mystery and adventure. He brings his love of storytelling to his writing. Eye of the Moon is his first novel. Pulled from Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive , Ivan connects with Lou from his home in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Known as the Powerful Presence™ mentor and “Outfluencer,” Dr. Wayne Pernell is a highly sought speaker, Amazon #1 International Best-Selling Author, blogger, podcaster, and High-Performance Breakthrough Coach for leaders at all levels. “Dr P,” as his clients call him, is known for being insightful and engaging. Immediately after earning his doctorate in clinical psychology, he began working in the...