Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond

In this out-take from the original interview , JJ Ramberg, host of MSNBC’s “ Your Business ,” shares who she turns to when she has trouble thriving and reminds us the importance of valuing what you have vs. what you don't.

Josh Fox is the Founder and CEO of Bottom Line Concepts is a consulting firm that teams up with organizations to assess the top line items that are adversely affecting the business’ profits. In this process, our goal is to uncover both meaningful refunds and savings for the company. This means we look back in time to recapture dollars and look forward with cost efficient strategies. This risk redu...

John DeMato is a branded, lifestyle portrait photographer and content creation expert who collaborates with speakers, authors, coaches, and other thought leaders to produce magazine-quality images that present them powerfully, purposefully and authentically to their tribes. More than just a photographer, John sets his clients up for success beyond the portrait session by coaching them on how to be...

David Newman , CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is a high-energy, high-content marketing speaker, marketing coach, and the author of the #1 bestseller, “ Do It! Marketing ” (AMACOM). David is also the creator of  The Speaker Profit Formula , the widely-respected mentoring program that helps speakers, executives, and entrepreneurs market their smarts and monetize their expertise. David he...

In this Thrive LOUD Minisode plucked from the original interview , Ian Karr, CEO and Founder of IKA Collective , shares how having passion for the work you do has been the key for his company's long-term success. Enjoy this minisode -- with a special introduction of the 'many' movies Ian highlighted as his favorites. Thrive LOUD! *** Connect to Lou: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:&nbs...

Jim Phillips is a dynamic, engaging speaker, author and L.I.F.E. Strategist who inspires folks to live in full expression of their truth by defining, embracing and ultimately experiencing that truth. At the age of thirteen, Jim had a Divine experience that confirmed to him he had a specific message to share … and the time for that message is now. His message is clear, bold and life changing. Lou c...

Diane DiResta is a media trainer, executive speech coach, and certified speech pathologist who works with executives in Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and sports figures, to get them communicating with clarity and precision. She trains business people to communicate with greater impact in the marketplace and coaches leaders to project their power to influence in order to achieve the result th...

A technologist and coder by training, the consummate entrepreneur, and a storyteller at heart  Nathalie Molina Niño  is the CEO of  BRAVA Investments  and the author of  LEAPFROG, The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs  (Tarcher Perigee, a Penguin Random House imprint). She is committed to delivering returns to investors while making a catalytic impact on women in...

Here is an out-take from my ORIGINAL INTERVIEW with Lee Humphreys, an Associate Professor in the  Department of Communication at Cornell University  and author of  The Qualified Self: Social Media and the Cataloging of Everyday Life    Lee shares with Lou how our behaviors of ‘micro-blogging’ and 'tweeting' go way back in time. Thrive LOUD brings you ‘back to school’...

Daniel Stillman likes to design conversations. For groups big and small, for big challenges and nitty-gritty issues. Daniel crafts workshops, learning experiences, and innovation systems for teams and organizations. He is also coaches people in facilitation skills and runs the Conversation Factory podcast .  He has been a design strategist, ux designer, entrepreneur and an independent facilit...

Neen James  is a leadership expert who delivers high-energy keynotes presentations that challenge audiences to leverage their focus and pay attention to what matters most at work and in life.  Audiences love  her  practical strategies  they can apply personally and professionally. Meeting planners love working with Neen, often describing her as the energizer bunny for thei...

John Lee Dumas is on Thrive LOUD! He is the founder & host of Entrepreneurs On Fire , an award-winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drop value bombs every Thursday! JLD's goal with Entrepreneurs On Fire is to deliver the inspiration and strategies you need to FIRE UP your entrepreneurial journey and create the life you’ve always dreamed of.  He has inte...

One in three girls & one in six boys is sexually abused before age 18*.  This startling statistic is why Christian Griffith , a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, is running across the United States for Help For Children’s efforts to prevent and treat child abuse. Christian Griffith is a survivor and a thriver! His epic 3,000-mile run concludes in San Francisco on August 22 (the launch date...

Part "idea whisperer," part speaker, and part strategist, Tamsen Webster helps people and organizations build the big ideas that bring big change. She combined 20 years in marketing and four years as a TEDx Executive Producer into The Red Thread™ , a simple way to change how people see...and what they do as a result. But everything she knows about people, speaking, and change, she learned at Weigh...

Drew Taylor is an inventor, innovator & a visionary.  He naturally seeks out voids or opportunities that exist within wanted or needed products or services.  A natural problem solver, with A knack for innovation, promotion, as well as lending his expertise to helping others.  He holds 7 utility patents, has produced 6 Radio Shows, 2 Television shows and has written 2 books His pione...

Jason Hsiao is the co-founder and Chief Video Officer of Animoto , an award-winning online video maker that makes it easy for anyone to create professional-quality marketing videos, even if they have no technical skills and have never created a video before. With the mission of empowering everyone to create powerful videos regardless of age or experience, Jason founded Animoto with his high school...

Plucked from the ORIGINAL INTERVIEW , Gavin Zuchlinski of Acuity Scheduling shares how he has made his company, product and service better by 'IGNORING THE COMPETITION' and focusing on his customers. *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Colby Cohen is a former professional  ice hockey   defenseman . He played in the  National Hockey League  with the  Colorado Avalanche  and was also part of the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion  Boston Bruins . Currently Colby serves as an NCAA  College Ice Hockey  and  NHL color analyst for networks such as  CBS Sports ,  Westwood One (current)...

Allison Graham shows professionals how to grow their business and build profitable relationships. She is a master at helping others overcome obstacles in business. Her bestselling book,  From Business Cards to Business Relationships: Profitable Networking & Personal Branding Made Easy  is the foundation for her original work. She’s been featured as an authority on business development an...

John Petrocelli is CEO and founder of Bulldog DM , a live streaming agency specializing in best practices for live streaming of premium content events and experiences. Bulldog DM helps brands, agencies, content owners and platforms deliver impactful live streamed engagements. Bulldog DM connects today’s digitally engaged consumer and millennial to the world’s best live content and represents the w...

'The Godfather of FinTech' Ron Suber shares with Lou this new stage of his life which he's dubbed 'reWirement' vs. 'reTirement'.  Ron shares some of the amazing things he gets to be involved with in his new seat in helping Financial Technology reach so many people across the globe in many different ways.  Enjoy this Minisode plucked from the original interview .   *** Connect with L...

Dating Expert and Consultant to smart, successful single women all around the world, Jenn Burton is known for magically ushering in stable, fun, witty, and insanely attractive men who will love, adore & romance you without expecting you to compromise your career, success, or genuine self for any of it! After years of dysfunctional relationships & crappy dating experiences, Jenn decided to take mat...

Cryptocurrency for Haiti is an educational platform created to provide both basic and advanced information on cryptocurrency. Two instrumental players helping this platform succeed are Cadet Dorceus and Nancy Pierre Daniels . Cadet is the CEO and Nancy is the Executive Director of Be Good to the Children, Inc . -  a nonprofit organization created in response to the January 12, 2010...

Steve O'Brien is one of the most sought after Voice Actors in the country.  His midwestern, smooth as silk voice, easy to listen to voice has been heard across the airwaves and streaming online for over 35 years.  As a Hoosier native, "Steve-O" had a storied radio career working for some  Indiana's finest radio stations. Since 2001, Steve has been building a client base as a freelan...

In this Thrive LOUD minisode, we bring back Stacey Hanke .  Pulled from the original interview with Lou Diamond -- Stacey answers the question what is the most common communication problem she sees in her work.  A great observation and an important message.  Enjoy!!   *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast &nbsp...