Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we reconnect with human rights and women’s rights advocate Zolal Habibi for Part 2 of our powerful conversation. Zolal is an Iranian human rights activist and one of the leading voices advocating for justice, democracy, and women’s rights in Iran. She serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), where she works internationally to support the vision of a secular, democratic republic in Iran. In this follow-up conversation, we go deeper into her remarkable story, the realities facing women and activists in Iran, and the courage that continues to drive her mission for meaningful and lasting change. We discuss democracy, freedom, political resistance, human rights advocacy, women’s empowerment, global awareness, leadership, resilience, and the future she hopes to help create for the Iranian people. Zolal brings insight, strength, and hope to a conversation that feels especially important in today’s world. Tune in for this thoughtful and inspiring interview. More Zolal Habibi:https://ncr-iran.org/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with investment banker, author, and former electronic music producer Evan Marks. Originally from Australia, Evan spent his early twenties immersed in electronic music production before trading studio gear for a one-way ticket to New York City, where he built a successful career as an investment banker advising companies across a wide range of industries. Alongside his professional career, he became deeply fascinated by the complex social dynamics, relationships, ambition, and emotional contradictions that shape life in New York. That world would eventually inspire his debut novel Vesper — a work described as Sex and the City reimagined through the philosophical lens of Milan Kundera. His writing blends literary fiction, romance, identity, ambition, desire, and existential reflection into stories that explore the deeper dimensions of the human condition. For the past decade, Evan has immersed himself in the kaleidoscope of stories that define modern dating culture, social identity, love, longing, and personal transformation. He is currently at work on a second novel — a cerebral thriller examining the intersection of crime, free will, and determinism. In this interview, we discuss writing, storytelling, finance, philosophy, modern relationships, literature, identity, New York culture, electronic music, creativity, ambition, artistic evolution, and the inspiration behind Vesper. It’s a fascinating and unforgettable story filled with insight, creativity, and perspective. Enjoy this interview. More Evan Marks:https://www.kinderspielpress.com/https://www.evan-marks.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with co-author, literacy innovator, children’s author, and global education advocate Kate Markland. A former physiotherapist turned storytelling pioneer, Kate is the creator of StoryQuest™ — a groundbreaking methodology that achieved 100% engagement across 465 children in nine schools. She is also the co-author of The Adventures of Gabriel, an Amazon number one bestselling children’s book series born from one of the most painful and transformative chapters of her life. For twenty years, Kate worked as a physiotherapist, learning to listen in a way most people never do — not simply to symptoms, but to the deeper story beneath them. Over time, she realized that healing often begins not with the body, but with being truly heard. That profound insight became the foundation for everything she would later build in literacy, storytelling, education, emotional well-being, and child empowerment. From her base in the UK, we discuss her remarkable journey, StoryQuest™, children’s literacy, emotional healing, creativity, leadership, education innovation, storytelling, advocacy, and the importance of helping every child find and share their voice. This is an inspiring and deeply meaningful conversation about the power of stories to transform lives. Enjoy this interview with Kate Markland. More Kate Markland:https://www.katemarkland.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with certified life coach, sobriety advocate, motivational speaker, and survivor Dave Johnson. After spending 31 years battling addiction — including four years homeless and living out of his car — Dave has transformed his life through sobriety, mindset work, psychology, discipline, and personal growth. Now more than three years sober, he is dedicated to helping others not only stay sober, but also discover a new perspective on life, resilience, and self-worth. Dave’s story is one of extraordinary perseverance and transformation. At just 18 years old, he survived a devastating head-on collision with a diesel truck and was pronounced dead at the scene. Doctors told him it would take a year to walk again, yet he recovered in just three and a half months. Later, he confronted and conquered his fears through martial arts and cage fighting, using the discipline and mindset from five different martial arts styles to completely reshape his approach to life. From his base in Arizona, we discuss addiction recovery, sobriety, homelessness, psychology, motivation, resilience, mindset, trauma, personal transformation, martial arts, life coaching, mental strength, overcoming adversity, and helping others reclaim their lives. This is a powerful story of survival, growth, redemption, and purpose. Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Dave Johnson. More Dave Johnson:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpcQWkiIYpm7jztWHfjQJYg For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with executive coach, consultant, and leadership strategist Loala McCann. She is the guiding force behind Intrinsic Consulting, where she specializes in helping leaders successfully navigate career transitions, promotions, organizational change, and pivotal leadership moments. Before launching her coaching and consulting practice, Loala spent years in senior HR leadership roles within the healthcare and medical technology industries, most recently leading HR teams for a global medical device company based in the Seattle area. Today, she brings that valuable insider perspective to her executive coaching work, helping leaders and teams unlock their potential, strengthen communication, elevate performance, and lead with greater clarity, confidence, and effectiveness. From her base in Seattle, we discuss executive coaching, leadership development, career transitions, emotional intelligence, workplace culture, organizational leadership, HR strategy, business growth, team performance, mindset, communication, and navigating change in today’s evolving professional world. This is an insightful conversation filled with leadership wisdom, practical strategies, and inspiring perspectives on growth and transformation. Enjoy this interview with Loala McCann. More Loala McCann & Intrinsic Consulting:http://intrinsicnow.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with top-producing real estate advisor, entrepreneur, coach, speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author Debbi DiMaggio. Based in both San Francisco and Los Angeles, California, Debbi has built a remarkable 35-year career as a top-performing real estate advisor while also becoming a nationally recognized coach, leadership expert, and motivational speaker. She is the bestselling author of five books, including Mindset in Motion: Activate Your Purpose, Power and Peak Performance, and creator of the transformational 5-Step Mindset in Motion Method. Debbi also happens to be baseball legend Joe DiMaggio’s third cousin, and she believes they share the same relentless drive for excellence, discipline, and achievement. As founder of Foundation for Success and host of the Mastering the Art of Success podcast, she has spent decades empowering entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders, and individuals to achieve breakthrough results through mindset, action, clarity, and purpose-driven living. In this interview, we discuss real estate success, entrepreneurship, mindset, leadership, coaching, motivation, personal development, business growth, resilience, peak performance, success habits, and building a meaningful and impactful life. It’s a stellar story filled with inspiration, wisdom, and practical insight. Enjoy this interview with Debbi DiMaggio. More Debbi DiMaggio:https://debbidimaggio.com For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Chief Learning Officer, leadership strategist, and human potential expert Ana Smith. Ana sees what many leaders miss — the untapped brilliance inside individuals, teams, and organizations. As the Chief Learning Officer at BrightFlare, she blends more than 20 years of experience across business, psychology, leadership development, and technology to help organizations unlock the human side of transformation. Throughout her career, she has coached thousands of executives, led global initiatives for major organizations including Microsoft, GE, HP, and American Express, and spoken on some of the world’s most respected stages, including TED. Her work focuses on leadership, mindset, emotional intelligence, innovation, organizational change, human behavior, and helping people realize their full potential. In this interview, we discuss executive coaching, leadership development, emotional intelligence, personal growth, business transformation, psychology, workplace culture, innovation, communication, and the incredible journey that took Ana from her roots in Mexico to becoming an internationally respected leadership expert in America. Enjoy this insightful and inspiring conversation with Ana Smith. More Ana Smith & BrightFlare:https://brightflare.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with full-time musician, author, speaker, and podcast host John Voelz. This dynamic creative is the host of the Gig to Live podcast and author of Becoming an Idea Mentalist: The Unusual Perspectives, Practices and Rituals of Idea People. Through his speaking, writing, music, and conversations, John explores creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, performance, and the realities of building a meaningful life as a working artist. He has spent years performing hundreds of shows annually, building audiences, working closely with venues, and learning firsthand what it truly takes to survive and thrive as an independent musician and entrepreneur. Those experiences have shaped his books, podcast, philosophy, and a lifetime of practical wisdom around creativity and idea-driven living. In this interview, we discuss music, entrepreneurship, creative thinking, innovation, podcasting, performing live, artistic growth, personal development, storytelling, audience building, writing, and the mindset required to sustain a long-term creative career. Dig this insightful and inspiring story with John Voelz. More John Voelz:https://johnvoelz.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with filmmaker, animal activist, and President of the Humane Society in Maine, Christopher Walters. What begins as a chance meeting can sometimes spark something extraordinary. Thirteen years ago, Christopher walked into a boutique on Melrose Avenue and discovered not only remarkable art, but also the beginning of a lifelong friendship. That boutique belonged to Mike Norice — a visionary artist and fashion entrepreneur from Los Angeles whose work has inspired celebrities and everyday people alike. Drawn together by shared values, creativity, and mutual respect, Walters and Norice have now united their creative energies in ARTFULLY UNITED, a powerful documentary exploring art, transformation, connection, and the enduring strength of community. In this interview, we discuss filmmaking, documentary storytelling, artistic expression, activism, creativity, friendship, animal welfare, leadership, community impact, independent film, personal transformation, and the inspiring journey behind ARTFULLY UNITED. This is a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about art, purpose, collaboration, and the human spirit. Dig this interview. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chriswaltersproductions/ Article on ARTFULLY UNITED:https://www.laweekly.com/christopher-walters-new-powerful-documentary-artfully-united/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with TEDx speaker, bestselling author of Audacious Joy, and high-performance coach Nicole Kernohan. For more than a decade, Nicole has worked with entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and growth-driven leaders who want to break through internal ceilings, elevate their thinking, and create extraordinary results in both business and life. Her work explores the deeper drivers behind performance, fulfillment, and success — including beliefs, identity, habits, mindset, emotional resilience, and inner dialogue. Nicole combines powerful storytelling, practical tools, leadership strategies, and real-world experience to help people unlock greater confidence, purpose, clarity, joy, and sustainable high performance. In this interview, we discuss entrepreneurship, mindset, leadership development, personal growth, emotional intelligence, success habits, fulfillment, identity, resilience, motivation, transformational coaching, business growth, and how to pursue meaningful goals with intention and joy. This is an insightful and inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, practical advice, and powerful life lessons. Enjoy this interview with Nicole Kernohan. More Nicole Kernohan:https://www.nicolekernohan.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Mental Wellness Led Leadership Strategist and founder of Soft Simple CEO, LaKisha Mosley. She spearheads a mental wellness-led leadership philosophy designed for high-achieving women who are done building success at the expense of their peace. After years of leading teams, producing experiences, and carrying responsibility for others, LaKisha noticed a powerful pattern — brilliant women making important decisions while exhausted, dysregulated, overwhelmed, and disconnected from themselves. Strategy was not the issue. Capacity was. LaKisha teaches that mental health is business infrastructure. Rest is not a reward — it is strategy. Calm execution is a leadership skill. Her work blends lived experience, leadership development, wellness practices, emotional resilience, and sustainable success strategies for entrepreneurs and professionals seeking a healthier way to lead and live. In this interview, we discuss leadership, women in business, burnout recovery, mental wellness, emotional intelligence, self-care, entrepreneurship, business strategy, executive wellness, calm leadership, personal growth, mindset, resilience, and redefining success without sacrificing peace. Enjoy this insightful and empowering conversation with LaKisha Mosley. More LaKisha Mosley:https://lakishamosley.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with leadership advisor, communications strategist, and creator of The Inflection Method, Fiona Grant Leydier. She works with high-capacity leaders navigating life’s inflection points — moments when responsibility is high but ease feels harder to access. Fiona helps leaders reconnect with themselves, rebuild self-trust, and move through demanding seasons with more steadiness, clarity, resilience, and ease. For more than two decades, she has worked closely with founders, executives, and leadership teams in high-pressure industries, advising companies on investor relations, executive communications, and reputation strategy while operating inside environments where the financial, reputational, and personal stakes were often extremely high. Over time, she began noticing patterns in leadership stress, burnout, self-trust, emotional resilience, and sustainable performance. In this interview, we discuss leadership development, executive coaching, burnout prevention, founder pressure, emotional intelligence, communication strategy, resilience, self-awareness, investor relations, business leadership, personal growth, and the creation of The Inflection Method. This is a thoughtful and insightful conversation for entrepreneurs, executives, founders, leaders, and anyone navigating demanding life transitions. Dig this story and interview. More Fiona Grant Leydier:https://www.theinflectionmethod.com/ For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Men’s Confidence and Dating Mentor, Conscious Erotica Producer, Tantra Facilitator, Professional Latin Dancer, and Erotic Community Leader Ross Lewin. He teaches men how to become powerful without being a douche or a doormat. His work sits at the intersection of masculinity, nervous system regulation, sacred sexuality, emotional leadership, and modern dating. Ross helps kind and intelligent men develop grounded, ethical, and attractive confidence without relying on manipulation or performance. Ross is the founder of EmbodiMEN and Sacred Society, two platforms dedicated to raising the standard of erotic culture through integrity, consent-forward community, emotional awareness, and authentic connection. Before this path, he founded Lewin Creative Group, a successful branding and creative agency focused on helping businesses define their voice, identity, and market positioning. In this interview, we discuss modern masculinity, confidence, dating, tantra, nervous system regulation, sacred sexuality, emotional intelligence, personal growth, erotic culture, leadership, relationships, consent, and the journey that led Ross to his purpose-driven work today. Enjoy this deep and insightful conversation with Ross Lewin. More Ross Lewin:https://www.embodimen.com/ Subscribe for more Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino episodes featuring inspiring entrepreneurs, artists, coaches, authors, musicians, thought leaders, and innovators. For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b