Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond
Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond
Lou Diamond
Connecting you to the most amazing and inspiring people in the world today and how each of them is taking their life, their business and their passions to the next level — by Thriving each and every day.
936: Catie Campbell - "Rewriting the Rulebook"
Catie Campbell is the President and Minister of Magic, an emotional intelligence expert, keynote speaker, and sought-after executive coach. She combines  a no-BS approach mixed with a healthy dose of magic (a.k.a. a practical alchemist) to help transform organizations that produce incredible results. With over 20 years of experience working with more than 25,000 leaders, her goal is to bring the magic back into all organizations and the world of work, from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage startups. When she's not coaching or on a stage, you can find her near San Antonio, TX with her two young daughters, cooking up a storm,  spotting hummingbirds, and mentoring entrepreneurs and business leaders in her community. Catie shares her journey, passion and business with Lou on Thrive LouD.   ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMO
Oct 19, 2023
29 min
935: Tessa Arnold - "SnapBack Energy"
Tessa Arnold, Co-Founder and COO of SnapBack Energy, leverages her 12-year background in global banking to drive positive change. Following a transformative shift triggered by her late husband's passing, Tessa founded SnapBack Energy, delving into the mind-body connection. As an Ayurveda Health and Wellness Lifestyle Coach, she radiates support, using podcasts to spark conversations to explore neuroplasticity, Ayurveda, and holistic wellness. Tessa's mission is to empower listeners, sparking transformative conversations that shift perspectives and empower individuals to navigate life's challenges. Through her unique blend of entrepreneurship and holistic living, Tessa embodies impactful change, driving self discovery and transformation. Tessa shares that ‘snapback energy’ on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond.   ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***
Oct 17, 2023
23 min
934: Chris Hood - "Customer Transformation"
Chris Hood, a digital strategy expert and author of 'Customer Transformation,' boasts 35+ years in AI, marketing, and business development. Hosting 'The Chris Hood Digital Show,' he guides organizations on innovation and customer-centric leadership. Former roles include heading Google's Digital Business Strategy, crafting transformation programs for Fortune 500 companies, and developing storytelling technologies at Fox Broadcasting & Disney. As a co-founder of Blind Squirrel Games, his influence stretches across multiple industries. Chris also teaches at Southern New Hampshire University. His latest book Customer Transformation, your essential guide for success in the digital age helps everyone to better understand how harness the power of empathy, innovation, and digital acceleration. Chris breaks it all down with Lou on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***
Oct 12, 2023
35 min
933: Amanda Lewis - "Tracking Giants"
Amanda Lewis is a developmental editor, publishing strategist, and creative coach with more than fifteen years of helping writers get unstuck, find their authentic voice, and tell their story. Her debut memoir, Tracking Giants: Big Trees, Tiny Triumphs, and Misadventures in the Forest is all about searching for the champion trees of British Columbia and Amanda’s personal journey along the way. Listen in to this fascinating conversation between Lou and Amanda (a.k.a. Lou’s editorial mixologist and B5G-Sister-from-another-mister in helping to bring SPEAK EASY to life.) ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***
Oct 10, 2023
29 min
932: Ben Guttmann - "SIMPLY PUT"
Ben Guttmann is a marketing and communications expert and author of Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win — and How to Design Them. He’s an experienced marketing executive and educator on a mission to get leaders to more effectively connect by simplifying their message. Ben is former co-founder and managing partner at Digital Natives Group, an award-winning agency that worked with the NFL, I Love NY, Comcast NBCUniversal, Hachette Book Group, The Nature Conservancy, and other major clients. Currently, Ben teaches digital marketing at Baruch College in New York City and consults with a range of thought leaders, venture-backed startups, and other brands. Simply put, he shares his process, story, book and brilliance on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***
Oct 5, 2023
26 min
931: Aimee Schuster - "SELLING THE INVISIBLE"
Aimee Schuster is the CEO and founder of Bandwidth Strategy, a fractional c-suite consulting group that empowers B2B organizations in growth mode. She is also the co-founder and chair of Women Influence Chicago, a leadership accelerator for women technologists. She’s doing some real cool work and she connects with Lou on Thrive LouD about all of her work and how she’s selling the invisible. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***
Oct 3, 2023
27 min
930: Danielle Cobo - "UNSTOPPABLE GRIT"
Danielle Cobo is a speaker, author, podcast host that works with organizations to develop the grit, resilience, and courage to thrive in a rapidly changing market. She is the author of the book and hosts the podcast "Unstoppable Grit” Breakthrough the 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals." This “monster truck driver in heels” gets Lou to jump in the truck while she’s racing toward greatness in an unstoppable episode of Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***
Sep 28, 2023
21 min
929: Henna Pryor - "GOOD AWKWARD"
Henna Pryor, PCC is 2x TEDx and Global Keynote Speaker, Workplace Performance Expert, and Executive Coach. Her talks blend 2 decades of work with corporate leaders and teams, with a modern, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and being braver in the work that we do. Her first book GOOD AWKWARD – How to Embrace and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Best You is what you need to spin awkwardness into greatness. She resonates, she keeps it real, she’s got a delicious coating of credibility with every room she enters…and most importantly for this program…she gets LOUD with Lou. Enjoy Henna Pryor on Thrive LouD.   ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***
Sep 26, 2023
27 min
928: Jeff Harry - "Making Work Suck Less"
Jeff Harry has been assisting companies in making work suck less for the past 15 years by embracing a play-oriented approach to work. Jeff combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces, build psychological safety, and helps leaders build a playground atmosphere that motivates their staff to do their most vibrant work. After a make shift dance session in Orlando, Florida Lou and Jeff reunited and realized it was time to bring back the ‘fun guy’ onto Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***
Sep 21, 2023
40 min
927: Ken Rusk - "Bringing Back That Blue Collar"
After the launch of his incredible book, Blue Collar Cash last year - Lou wanted to bring back some of that blue collar cash mindset onto Thrive LouD. Ken Rusk reconnects with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***
Sep 19, 2023
23 min
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