Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Kirk Cooper is a former high school teacher turned CEO, who left his former career to start his own successful company, Ecom Automation Gurus. His business builds automated, highly profitable eCommerce stores for its users. They have helped dozens of investors make 5-figures a month passively. Kirk is an Entrepreneur.com contributor, and has been featured on Success Profiles Magazine, Thrive Global, and more. Kirk is just launched his new book: "Scratch & Claw: The Path To Entrepreneurial Greatness" Learn his story here on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD  

For more than 25 years, Roberta Matuson, president of Matuson Consulting, has helped leaders in highly regarded companies, including General Motors, New Balance, and Microsoft, and small to medium-size businesses, achieve dramatic growth and market leadership through the maximization of talent. She’s the author of six books including, Evergreen Talent: How to Seed, Cultivate, and Grow a Sustainable Workforce, and the international bestseller, Suddenly In Charge: Managing Up, Managing Down, Succeeding All Around, a Washington Post Top 5 Business Book For Leaders. Her newest book, Can We Talk? Seven Principles for Managing Difficult Conversations at Work will be released in September of 2021. Roberta is one of a handful of people who have appeared as a guest of Bill O’Reilly’s on Fox’s O’Reilly Factor, and who left the show unscathed.  Listen in to see how she faired on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond.   CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND AND THRIVE LOUD  

Kevin Urrutia is the co-founder of New York based Voy Media who specialize in creating for clients Facebook and Instagram ads that are sophisticated and super creative. Kevin's team are usually half on site and half around the world. During lockdown they have all been working remotely. Kevin also has his own podcast - Digital Marketing Fastlane which helps you to build. launch, grow and scale a successful online business. Our founder Kevin’s been featured on Forbes, Adweek and given keynote presentations at several NYC digital marketing events. Kevin also hosts the Digital Marketing Fastlane podcast with over 150+ 5 star reviews. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD

Milind Mehere is a serial entrepreneur, builder, thinker, angel investor, husband, and father.  Milind founded YieldStreet on the simple belief that everyone, regardless of their net worth, should have access to make the most of their money. which is an investment platform that is changing how wealth is created by connecting investors to asset-based alternative investments. Prior to YieldStreet, Milind spent nearly a decade scaling Yodle from $0 to $200M in revenue and employing more than 1,400, while helping hundreds of thousands of SMBs market their businesses online. Yodle was acquired by Web.com (Nasdaq: WEB) for $342M in 2016. Milind has a track record in building large scalable businesses and delivering life-changing products to underserved markets. Milind shares knowledge of investment and tech trends, company growth, building great teams, fundraising, and fan-favorite, fine whiskey. When Milind is not working, you can find him watching the Patriots with his son, traveling with his wife, reading n

Genecia Alluora is a former Miss Singapore, Cafe Retail Chain Owner and Southeast Asia Woman of Excellence 2010, International Progressive Women 2019. She is awarded by Noble Queen Most Prominent Women Empowerment in 2020. She is also a Business Coach and awarded as Mentor of the Year in Powerhouse Global Ltd., the Founder of Soul Rich Woman, the #1 female entrepreneur network in Southeast Asia that connects more than 200,000 women across the region in the ‘Soul F’ membership program. For the past 17 years, Genecia coached celebrities, CEOs and politicians to be seen as a leader on stage. Today, with the Soul Rich Woman Blueprint and SRW academy, she mentors thousands of women to bring their business and leadership brand online. Her vision is to support 1 million women to own and love the F-Word. You'll love this conversation spanning the globe as Genecia THRIVES LOUD with Lou Diamond.

John Swanson is the CEO of Wendell , a coaching company that focuses in the area of Mindset and Health. Previously, John was a professional athlete and the former CEO of Granite Games, Fast Factory Fitness and Factory Forged. He has partnered with companies like Nike and Reebok and has recently been featured in Yahoo! Finance, Entrepreneur and many others. Listen in to learn how this former hockey professional has shifted his focus to a business coaching model that sets you free. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD

After getting his Master's Degree in 2000 Judson Laipply has been entertaining and educating audiences all over the globe. With energy and engagement, comedy and content, wit and wisdom Judson provides keynotes and trainings that are as enjoyable as they are impactful. Helping people and organizations deal with and create change while reminding them about the importance of growth and evolving Judson gives tangible action items and thought provoking insights into sustained success and joy. On top of all that, he is the world's first YouTube Celebrity having had the first global viral video with his finale "The Evolution of Dance" Judson shares his moves with Lou on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD  

Jason Barnard (the Brand SERP Guy) is an author and digital marketing consultant. He specialises in Brand SERP optimisation and Knowledge Panel management. Jason's first book, The Fundamentals of Brand SERPs for Business, was published in January 2022. He regularly publishes articles on leading digital marketing publications such as Search Engine Journal and Search Engine Land and regularly writes for others including Wordlift, SE Ranking, SEMrush, Search Engine Watch, Searchmetrics and Trustpilot. Major marketing conferences worldwide regularly invite Jason to speak about Brand SERP and knowledge panels. Spanning ' seasons his podcast, “With Jason Barnard…” has become a weekly staple in the digital marketing community. Enjoy this educational episode as Jason Barnard comes on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond. **   *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD

Rachel DeAlto is a relationship expert, coach, media personality, and speaker. She is the author of “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)” (Simon & Schuster’s Tiller Press, Fall 2021). Rachel has appeared as a relationship expert on Lifetime’s Married at First Sight, TLC’s Kate+Date, and as the host of FYI’s Kiss Bang Love.  Listen in as you will easily be able to relate to Rachel on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond. *** Click to grab yourself a copy of Rachel's latest book ** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD

Having delivered thousands of presentations over 2 decades, Jason Hewlett is the only speaker in the world teaching leadership in a performance of uncanny musical and comedy impressions, utilizing the legends of stage. "The Promise" is a Keynote Speech that feels like a Show, with proven processes and immediately implementable takeaways to transform your business and leadership skills. Author of "The Promise To The One", debuting at #1 on Amazon, and one of the youngest inductees in the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame, Jason's talks inspire leadership from the perspective of a Promise, while giving attendees an engaging, entertaining, and educational experience all in one. "The Promise" will move your attendees to greater potential, purpose, and to fulfill their individual and collective promise to your business.  Listen to how Jason brings it all together on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD  

amantha Roberts is an undeniable force of resilience and no stranger to catastrophic change. Following multiple accidents and challenges in her home state, she leaned into the impenetrable perseverance of her youth and an unshakable belief that there must be more. Having silently survived 12 years of chronic pain, a synergistic and transformational journey is now getting underway. Her new podcast "Story Telling By The Numbers" is capturing engaging conversations of others making powerful transitions. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD

Jesse Kay is a 20 year old entrepreneur and podcaster from New Jersey. He is currently a rising junior at Cornell University. Outside of his studies, Jesse is the founder of Vyber Media , a digital consulting agency helping Fortune 500 brands, professional athletes and businesses better connect, engage and monetize their relationships via social media and digital marketing strategies. Clients have included Fanatics, Steiner Sports, and Pro Skater Paul Rodriguez. Jesse also hosts Trendsetters with Jesse Kay, a podcast focused on sharing practical lessons and stories from some of the best minds on the planet to help inspire young men and women to become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. Past guests have included Mark Cuban, Jack Dorsey, Erika Nardini, Adam Schefter and Gary Vaynerchuk among others. Jesse has been featured in publications including Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, Inc & Entrepreneur Magazine. Finally, Jesse is the cofounder of the Makin Lemonade Fund, a Gen Z led fund that h

Jessica Woodbeck is the founder of the Thrive Realty Group. She gained momentum as an expert negotiator and a big thinker while negotiating multi-million dollar IT contracts for General Motors. In 2015 she turned her dream of a life by design and her passion for real estate into a full-time career. Her relentless pursuit of serving others allowed her to launch a team with her husband (Justin) and grow their organization from $5 Million to $20 Million in 3 years, all while raising their 3 children. And they didn't stop there... Jess and Justin continued their vision of Changing Lives & Building Wealth turning that $20 Million team into a $50 Million team, mortgage & title divisions, and in 2020 launched their boutique brokerage. Jessica is a notable speaker and performance coach in and outside of the real estate industry. She has built her companies with an intense focus on leading from the heart and caring for wellness for the whole person. Jessica connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** CONNECT

Todd Cherches is the CEO & Co-founder of BigBlueGumball LLC, an innovative New York City-based consulting firm specializing in leadership development, management training, team building, public speaking, and executive coaching. Consultant, trainer, executive coach, TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, panelist, professor, author, blogger, and thought leader in the field of leadership and visual thinking His patented VisuaLeadership® approach will not only help you to see – and to communicate – more clearly, but will enable you to envision a future that you never even dreamed possible. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD  

S.G. Blaise was born in a faraway land of castles, monarchies and fallen dictatorships (aka Hungary). Hollywood movies were forbidden under Soviet oppression during her childhood, but her dad smuggled them anyway, risking his life not for profit but for his children to experience the magic and hope inherent in those stories. Listen in to hear her amazing journey towards becoming an author and learn about her first novel, The Last Lumenian, in a special episode pulled from the Bedside Reading's Authors That Thrive podcast. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD  

Kate Eckman is the author of The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life. She is a broadcast journalist and TV personality who brings her expertise in communications, performance, and mindfulness to her practice as a success coach for business leaders and professional athletes. She earned a B.A. in communications from Penn State University, where she was an Academic All-American swimmer, and received her master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She graduated at the highest level from Columbia University’s executive and organizational coaching program and is a certified ICF coach (ACC) and a licensed NBI consultant. Passionate about mindfulness practices for both brain and body health, she is also a meditation teacher and course creator for Insight Timer, the world’s number one–ranked free meditation app. Visit her online at kateeckman.tv. and www.thefullspirit

With hundreds of episodes and thousands of listeners each week, it takes a whole team to get the Thrive LOUD podcast train rolling. And onboard this super power engine are the wonderful Thrive LOUD interns that have helped produce this podcast over the years. In previous semesters, Lou has interviewed the interns, engaged them in a fun conversation and, in some instances,  the interns have hijacked the podcast and created an episode of their own. However, this past year was a bit different…to say the least.  In the spirit of this different year the Thrive LOUD interns decided to have a conversation about what it was like being in college this year amidst the pandemic. From having to be on campus always wearing masks to learning virtually to having to socialize in a very unique environment. Most recently, they have had to adapt to returning back to normal college life after living and studying through the pandemic. Listen in as Cid Decatur, Seanie Clark, Soojin Kim, Fraya Salzman and Sophie Grippo ha

Stephanie Scheller is the Impact Authority, she has worked with more than 2500 companies in the past decade, using psychology to simplify sales, marketing & people management. She is an accomplished speaker and a two-time best-selling author. In 2016 she founded Grow Disrupt, a San Antonio-based training organization empowering small business owners to thrive personally & professionally. Stephanie is a TEDx speaker, a multi-Forbes award nominee, a 2020 Woman Business Owner of the Year Award Recipient, and dedicated to teaching the same skills that allowed her to build her business from scratch and walk away from her corporate job in less than five months. Stephanie plays the violin, loves riding horses and Thrives LOUD every day.  Enjoy this episode as she connects with Lou on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect with LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD  

Maria Massei-Rosato wears many hats. She's an executive with a record of enabling strategic partnerships and developing business critical tools. 35 year career at Federal Reserve Bank of New York with particular emphasis on working with businesses to build next generation products leveraging advanced analytics. She's and educator.  She's developed and teaches, Storytelling with Data, a graduate course at The New School’s Parsons School of Design and conducts customized workshops based on this course for organizations interested in learning how to apply storytelling techniques to their data. She's a writer - a creative non-fiction author, specializing in memoir and essays. Published works in Poets & Writers Magazine, Brain Child Magazine, Boomer Lit Mag, Tell Us A Story, and Mutha Magazine. Memoir manuscript selected as a semi-finalist and essay “The Joyful Mysteries” a finalist, in the William Faulkner Creative Writing Competition. She's an award-winning screenwriter of Lost in Control, which has pla

Dr. Petra Deeter is an award-winning film director and a social impact builder. As a filmmaker, she has made films in many genres, focusing on using the visual story medium to tell the stories that matter. Her film "Reborn" , about domestic violence, premiered at the legendary Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, won over 2-dozen international awards and screened at festivals and theatres around the world. Her upcoming film is a feature-length documentary "At All Costs" that examines a 5- year custody battle and the system failure that led to the murder of a 10yo boy by his father. As a survivor of child abuse and domestic violence, she is passionate about creating social impact to advocate for victims. She is the founder of Victim To Hero Institute where she provides resources and support for victims, raises public awareness, and champions system and social changes. *** CONNECT TO LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD