Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

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 the world. Prior to launching BRAVA, Nathalie led the launch of SELF MADE, the company, mobile app, learning platform and NY Times Best Selling book by Telemundo’s former Entertainment president, Nely Galan. In 2015, Nathalie stepped in as interim Chief Revenue Officer of PowerToFly, a startup aimed at closing the gender gap in tech. And in 2012, while at Columbia University, Molina Niño co-founded Entrepreneurs@Athena at the Athena Center for Leadership studies of Barnard College, with the mission of leveling the playing field for women entrepreneurs. Nathalie launched her first tech startup at the age of 20. Nathalie ta

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’ as Professor Humphreys shares some of her knowledge and expertise.  

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 facilitator. Daniel comes onto Thrive LOUD to talk shop as the two get into the art of connecting AND designing conversations. *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

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 their events. Neen’s strong background in learning, development and managing large corporate teams makes her the perfect fit. Organizations that hire Neen because of her implementable strategies that help employees avoid distractions, stop interruptions, prioritize daily objectives and say ‘no’ to requests that steal time from real goals and priorities. Her new book ATTENTION PAYS™ How to Drive Profitability, Productivity and Accountability is everywhere. Oh, did we mention that Neen is Australian? Why does that matter? Well, it means that she’s a bit mischievous, is pretty witty and a little cheeky. She also consid

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 interviewed over 2,000 incredible Entrepreneurs, including Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara Corcoran, Tim Ferriss, and many more. Through these interviews, he brings out the #1 reason Entrepreneurs are successful. They all have ONE BIG IDEA and go ALL IN. That's why John created a free training that will make sure YOU have YOUR BIG IDEA. Click here to check it out! Lou caught up with JLD for a quick chat after they met up in Philadelphia at Podcast Movement. Enjoy this ON FIRE episode!   *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

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 of this Thrive LOUD Minisode). Please click the link below to make a contribution to Run2Heal.  And enjoy this out-take from the powerful, original conversation between Lou and Christian before he embarked on this amazing run.    THRIVE LOUD!!! Christian!!

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 Weight Watchers. True story. You can sign up for Tamsen's one day workshop event which takes place on Wednesday, September, 12, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts called "THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR BETTER TALKS". Tamsen has found a way to decode why we do what we do. Enjoy this fun conversation between Lou and Tamsen on Thrive LOUD. *** Connect to Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast    

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 pioneering spirit energizes him and when he is made aware of some new cutting edge information, opportunity, technology or discovery, he dives in with both feet!  Drew Taylor is one of the hosts of the Wild West Crypto Show! Coming to you from San Antonio, Texas and Thriving LOUD every day...Drew Taylor joins Lou in a fun, upbeat conversation. And check Drew out on his YouTube Channel as well.   *** Connect to Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

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 and Dartmouth College friends back in 2006. Animoto’s certified partnerships with Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and the Small Business Administration give it unique insight into the changing social media and business landscape -- which may be why more than 1-million businesses around the world are already using Animoto to create marketing videos. You'll love hearing Jason's passion for his business and how he and his company Thrive LOUD every day! *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

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 NHLcolor analyst for networks such as CBS Sports, Westwood One (current), NESN, and ESPN. Colby is currently the founder and CEO of Endeavor Athletic, an innovative training apparel for the modern athlete. Learn about his entrepreneurial journey and amazing new company that's changing how we think about athletic wear.  *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

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 and networking in the media and her clients include Fortune 500 companies to small financial services firms and start up tech companies to solopreneurs. Behind the scenes, she’s been dealt a series of difficult blows that magnify the collision between home and work. Her struggles with chronic pain, grief and the internal messenger of B.S. have earned her the moniker, Resiliency Ninja. In her latest book, Married My Mom, Birthed a Dog: How to Be Resilient When Life Sucks! Allison makes people feel less alone in their struggles and gives them tools to bounce forward and succeed in the midst of obstacles, adve

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 world’s top live streaming content portfolio including over 40 music festivals. John has been involved in the streaming of live events since the very beginning.  He has helped connect the world to some of the most incredible events and experiences. He is a life-long Boston Red Sox fan and is STILL playing baseball today.  John Petrocelli is also living proof that Fantasy Sports is not just a whacky obsession but an amazing way to establish life-long personal and business relationships. Get ready to Thrive LOUD with the BullDog....   *** Connect to Lou Diamond:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive

'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 Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

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 matters into her own hands, and developed a dating method for creating the most magical experiences that lead to love. SHE IS HERE TO share all of her juicy, sexy, secrets with the Thrive LOUD Community as she takes us to ROMANTIC FAIRY GODMOMMA-VILLE *** Connect to Lou Diamond:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

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 earthquake which took place in Haiti devastating the lives of over 300,000 Haitians (the death count is not yet known). Their mission is to change the lives of impoverished children through education, enrichment and empowerment. Children enrolled in the Be Good program are prepared to become participants in today's global economy.  They are taught to take pride in their culture and community. Educating Haitians and keeping them current on new technologies is an important step in keeping Haiti on par with the global economy.  Cryptocurrency for Haiti is truly what Thrive LOUD is all about. Learn about their st

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 freelance voice over talent. In 2013, it was time to make his passion his full-time career, and Steve O’Brien Voice Overs became his sole focus. Steve’s been fortunate to name great companies like Audi, Volkswagen, Adidas, Western Union, Rembrandt Teeth Whitening, Caterpillar, Stihl, Epson, Cisco, Pyrex, NOVO Nordisk, Red Bull, Mercedes, Volkswagen, GM Tracker, BASF, Siemens, Delta Faucets and many more as some of his satisfied clients. Steve-O is also the voice over of the Nice Guys on Business Podcast show where he gets to display his dry sense of humor poking fun of the two bone heads that host that program.  

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  

David Shriner-Cahn is a recognized authority on entrepreneurship, leadership development, and the host of the business podcast Smashing the Plateau. Featured in Forbes Magazine’s Three Podcasts To Power Up Your Ultra-Lean Business and Inc. Magazine's 5 Entrepreneurs That Will Change The Way You Communicate, 400 episodes of Smashing the Plateau offer a wealth of personal experiences and practical advice about achieving business breakthroughs. David is also the Co-Founder of 3DAY MBA, an international business training immersion program featuring cutting-edge business innovators to support the success of small business owners worldwide. David embarks keen sharp wisdom in this episode and you'll find to be one of the more like-able and respectable people you'll come across.   *** Connect with Lou:  www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD:  www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

With securities markets experience in capital raising advisory leadership, Oren Klaff is Director of Capital Markets at investment bank Intersection Capital, where he manages its capital-raising platform. Since 2005, Oren has since grown the firm history to approximately $2 billion in aggregate trade volume across a diversified portfolio of companies and transactions. He is responsible for business development and product development, and oversees the firm's flagship product, the Velocity™ method of corporate finance. Applying his pioneering approaches to raising capital and incorporating neuroscience into the capital markets programs, Oren has supervised the placement of over $500 million of investor capital from high net-worth individuals and financial institutions. He is the #1 best-selling business author of the McGraw Hill publication Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Win