Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

Sometimes those that Thrive LOUD inspire others from their journey on the long road back. From the Brooklyn housing projects, to private Catholic School, to a near 17-year incarceration at Five Points Correctional Facility, to Cornell University, Darnell Epps '19 is not your typical Cornell Senior. Hear Darnell's fascinating and inspirational story about taking the wrong path in life, lessons learned, and coming out the other side. “One thing that struck me deep was seeing the pain… When I walked in the courtroom and I would see a packed courtroom and I would see families on both sides, feeling pain. I would see the tears in my mother’s eyes, the embarrassment that I caused her, the shame that I brought. She was a New York City Police Officer, but yet had to explain to her colleagues that her two sons were incarcerated for murder. And she was at trial every day. She stuck by me. She came up on the visit practically every month to see Darrell and I. It was that. It was witnessing that. It was seeing that. That

Wrapping up “FinTech” week we go back to one of our early guests Adam Frisch CEO of BIM Networks. In this minisode, Adam shares what the BIM payment platform is all about. Since the initial recording,  BIM is up and running with some of the world’s largest brands where "every day, every week and every month" transactions are most prevalent.  BIM is being used at Shell and Phillips 66 gas stations all across the nation when you pay with their debit platform at the pump through your smartphone.  They are providing amazing loyalty benefits to consumers and are saving merchants on their transaction costs. You can check out BIM Networks at bimnetworks.com and click here to listen to the full, original interview. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Thomas Sponholtz is the founder of Unison (the smarter, better way to own homes) and leads the company’s overall strategic direction. He has more than twenty years of experience building large-scale consumer finance and investment management businesses. Thomas has been on the Board of Outward Bound, he is an avid sailboat racer and kite surfer, and he launched the world’s first junior kite board race team. As we continue "FinTech" week - listeners will enjoy Thomas Sponholtz connecting with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Johnny Reinsch is the co-founder & CEO of Qwil.  Previously, he was the SVP of Strategy at Xapo, the world’s secure bitcoin wallet and vault where he helped evangelize bitcoin in developing economies as an alternative to broken banking and financial systems. He is a recovering M&A lawyer, having done over $10B in M&A deals before leaving big law to tackle financial inclusion. He’s a UCLA Bruin, avid skier, yogi and runs a company that Mission is to empower freelancers with the financial services they need to thrive. Enjoy Johnny's conversation with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD's "FinTech Week". *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

In the midst of Thrive LOUD's "FinTech" week it made perfect sense to catch up and reconnect with "The Godfather of FinTech" himself Ron Suber. Enjoy this "Catch Up" minisode where we also tacked on Ron's focus on "ReWirement" vs. "ReTirement".   *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast    

Media personality Amanda B. Johnson has been providing cryptocurrency research and commentary since 2014. She is obsessed with monetary theory.  Her educational and opinion pieces have appeared in leading industry publications including Bitcoin Magazine, Finance Magnates and Bitcoin.com. For FinTech Week, we go back to the original Thrive LOUD episode where Amanda answers everything you’ve ever needed to know about Cryptocurrency, Tokens, Bitcoin, Blockchain Technology and, her favorite platform, DASH.   *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Chris White is the founder and CEO of ViableMkts & BondCliQ. His 20 year career in finance has been almost exclusively dedicated to fixed income market evolution and has included roles at MarketAxess, Barclays Capital, and most recently, Goldman Sachs. To kick off "FinTech" Week on Thrive LOUD - listen in to Chris White as he shares with Lou Diamond how BondCliQ is providing access the investment community has been looking for within the Corporate Bond market. *** In addition -- check out the "Crypto Evolved" conference ViableMKTS is hosting in NYC - June 25th @ Convene 730 Third Avenue where Chris will be speaking. *** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Julien and Suelyn Farel are a truly dynamic duo. Julien is a world-renowned hair stylist and Suelyn is a master marketer. Together they have managed to run a machine of a business...remain solid life partners and parents They have created a hair care line (Restore and Magnifique) which aims to rejuvenate the hair via the scalp, which is wildly successful on QVC. The Julien Farel is the go-to salon for many A-listers and they are always involved in NYC Fashion Week and events.  Styling some of the most powerful people across the globe, Julien Farel is a master of the art and science of hair.  Julien’s touch has reached the hair of Kate Moss, Ines de La Fressange, Salma Hayek and Richard Gere. With a passion for architecture, wellness, and aesthetics, his profound concentration and attention to detail captures the subtle nuances of one’s energy in order to create a signature, indefinable look that could only be described as Julien Farel. Please enjoy this fun episode as Julien and Suelyn Farel ar

Speaker, Educator, and would be vegan… if it weren’t for peanut butter chocolate milkshakes… Jess Pettitt is featured in a Thrive LOUD Minisode.  Plucked from their conversation back in 2018, Jess shares with Lou Diamond how she became the most unlikely, but perfect, vehicle to help the average "white guy" with the issues they confront. Enjoy !! *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Scott Amyx is an expert in innovation that integrates exponential technologies and out-of-the-box thinking and methodologies to create breakthrough new innovations for organizations. In his most recent Forbes column, he discussed the use of crowdsourcing and AI with research-based analogical innovation that can systematically and consistently generate profoundly new-to-the-world innovations that have 10x growth potential. His impactful keynote speeches are practical and applicable on the most pressing business challenges of today. Scott is the author of Strive: How Doing the Things Most Uncomfortable Leads to Success, which has been endorsed by Tony Robbins, Forbes, Singularity University, Tribeca Film Festival, and other global influencers. Listen in as Scott and Lou connect on Thrive LOUD *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

John Mitchell’s 12 minute a day Think It Be It technique is recognized today as the “Top Practical Application in the World” of the legendary book Think and Grow Rich. When he applied his technique to his own life, he saw his income go to over $5 million a year. Previously, for 20 years as an entrepreneur, he earned low six figures a year. The 20 times difference happen because his daily technique significantly increased his control over himself, by probably double. It also made him laser focused every day on only the 2-3 things that move the needle in his business. Also allowed him to rapidly evolve his “Strategy for Success”. He was simply operating every day at a higher level than he ever had before, and it showed up in his income. The science behind his technique was profiled in a Time Magazine cover story. Check out John MItchell's Think It Be It free offering as a gift to Thrive LOUD listeners. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast   &nb

In this Thrive LOUD Minisode - we go back two years to Lou's conversation with Mark Bomback.  The "unstoppable" screenwriter shares his advice to any future screenplay writers out there that there's no secret sauce or magic wand for being successful.  Mark reminds us that there is no substitute for perseverance and hard work. Be on the lookout for Mark's new movie "The Art of Racing in the Rain" which comes out August 9, 2019.    ** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Alice Heiman is the ideal sales strategist.  She delivers results by working with a company’s senior executives using her unique combination of experience in sales, sales management, process implementation and facilitation. She has provided her expertise to start-ups and small businesses up to Fortune 100 companies the world over. Getting connected is her passion and she has created many products to help company leaders and salespeople become experts at making the connections needed to build relationships that can lead to sales. She’s been named Saleswoman of the Year, received the Community Spirit Award from her Chamber of Commerce, and the Small Business Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Her new business "TradeShow Makeover" is helping companies stop leaving money on the trade show floor. Listen to Alice as she connects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Kindra Hall is a professional storyteller. She is the President and Chief Storytelling Officer at Steller Collective -- a consulting firm focused on the strategic application of storytelling to today's business challenges. From some of the largest companies on the planet from tech to financial services, from sales, to marketing, to top level leaders -- Kindra teaches each of them to harness and leverage the power of their stories She is a contributing editor to SUCCESS Magazine, was guest faculty at the Harvard Medical school and her new book, Stories that Stick, will be released by Harper Collins Leadership in September 2019. And while she’ll never win the bake sale at her kids’ school, she is always a welcomed guest reader in their classrooms.  Author, communication expert , professional storyteller, and someone that captures the nervous butterflies before AND the SENSE of exhilaration after she speaks on stage better than anyone -- Kindra Hall is on Thrive LOUD Click on the image above to Pre-Or

It's a Thrive LOUD "Catch Up" Minisode - where Lou Diamond gets to sit down and chat with former Thrive LOUD guest Peter Kozodoy.  Peter shares how he's helping small business owners by his (1) Authority Selling Program for owners of (usually) service businesses and (2) Forum - Peter's amazing group coaching program for small business owners. Listen in and catch up with the "Honest Guy" on Thrive LOUD. ** Connect with Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Dr. Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, and author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice. She has coached executives along with politicians, and business owners on how to confidently and authentically present themselves as true leaders whether on stage, on camera or just on the phone in order to get the results they want and make a positive, lasting impact. She is the founder of Vocal Impact Productions, her training and coaching programs turn leaders into master influencers by helping them command the room, connect with any audience, and close the deal. Her TEDx talk, “Want to Sound Like a Leader? Start by Saying Your Name Right,” has over 5.6 million views, and she has been featured on the Fox Business Network, Forbes.com and Fast Company. Dr. Laura Sicola is on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Adam Carswell is a director at Concordia Realty Corporation and Business Development Manager at Asym Capital, two privately-held commercial real estate firms.   He is also a podcast host of Dream Chaser and an avid vlogger with his vlog “Untitled”   A fun, real, deep and entertaining chat on Thrive LOUD as Adam connects with Lou from the first city the sun rises on in North America: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.   *** Connect to Lou Diamond - www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD - www.thriveloud.com/podcast/    

In a special podcasting panel episode of Thrive LOUD, Lou Diamond brings forth amazing women in podcasting. Listen in to a fun panel discussion as Lou is joined by: Heather Hansen - host of the Elegant Warrior Podcast Karen Briscoe - host of the 5 Minute Success Podcast JJ Flizanes - host of a network of podcast programs Nancy Giere - co-host of the Laugh at First Swipe Podcast Anjuli Fink and Cristina Brown from the team at Thrive LOUD Where they discuss the state of podcasting today; what their show has meant to their lives and their businesses; what they'd like to see/hear more of in podcasting in the future; and what's next for their programs. ** Unable to attend the panel yet mentioned within this episode are Christina Martini (host of the Paradigm Shift Podcast) and Emerald Greenforest (host of the Men on Purpose Podcast)   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast      

Samantha DiGennaro is a trusted confidante to some of media and marketing’s most successful executives.  Her top-to-top strategic counsel and crisis management expertise are considered invaluable.  Since the founding of her company DGC in 2006, her energy, creativity and vision have driven the PR agency's culture and have set the tone for deep and long standing client, press, industry and influencer relationships. An avid adventure traveler, theater lover, art enthusiast, and softball player, she loves mentoring underprivileged children and young executives in her spare time. Sam has appreciated the power of story-telling from a very young age and has shown her entrepreneurial spirit having started a paper route and interrupting football games on the street since she was 10 years old. Enjoy listening to Sam DiGennaro on Thrive LOUD. ** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast/

We went back to June 2018 and pulled a great lesson from Ryan Foland in one of the more fun podcast interviews on Thrive LOUD,  Ryan shares with us a very powerful (and arguably painful) analogy as it relates to permission based selling and sharing with people the problem you solve versus what you do.   ** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast