Russell B. Van Brocklen Interview | Dyslexia Solutions, Reading Success & Helping Struggling Learners

Crispin Leyser Interview | Poker, Leadership & Better Decision-Making with The Winning Hand

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Crispin Leyser, former television executive, professional poker player, executive trainer, and founder of The Winning Hand. Originally from the United Kingdom and now based in Los Angeles for more than two decades, Crispin has built a unique career at the intersection of entertainment, strategy, psychology, and leadership. After spending 17 years as Channel 4's Los Angeles-based consultant for acquisitions and co-productions and working as a professional poker player and instructor with the World Poker Tour, Crispin developed an innovative approach to executive leadership training. Through The Winning Hand, he uses poker as a powerful game-based learning experience to teach leaders how to improve decision-making, manage uncertainty, assess risk, negotiate effectively, and think strategically under pressure. Poker mirrors many of the real-world conditions executives face every day, making it an ideal environment for developing better leadership habits. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, poker enthusiast, business leader, or someone interested in human behavior and decision science, this conversation is packed with practical insights and compelling stories. Learn more about Crispin Leyser and The Winning Hand: www.the-winning-hand.com [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/4964176699287833796#] Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, executives, authors, and thought leaders from around the world.  For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/4964176699287833796#] Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/4964176699287833796#] Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/4964176699287833796#] The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/4964176699287833796#] Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/4964176699287833796#]

Michelle Masters Interview | The Coaches' Coach on Neuroscience, Personal Growth & Transformation

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we welcome Michelle Masters, internationally acclaimed bestselling author, transformational coach, and widely recognized as "The Coaches' Coach." For more than three decades, Michelle has helped coaches, speakers, entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders unlock their potential through innovative personal development methods and transformational coaching. Since 1995, Michelle has combined neuroscience-based change techniques, family constellation work, and quantum transformation approaches to guide lasting personal and professional breakthroughs. Her work has influenced thousands of clients and she has mentored leading coaches and speakers throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Whether you're a coach, entrepreneur, business leader, speaker, or someone seeking greater purpose and personal growth, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiring perspectives. Learn more about Michelle Masters: https://www.wiredformagic.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/2325839108821115873#] Subscribe for more thought-provoking conversations with bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, innovators, coaches, and changemakers from around the world. For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/2325839108821115873#] Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/2325839108821115873#] Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/2325839108821115873#] The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/2325839108821115873#] Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/2325839108821115873#]

Marisol Colette Interview | The Fashion Therapist on Style, Trauma Healing & Authentic Confidence

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we sit down with Marisol Colette, entrepreneur, transformational stylist, licensed psychotherapist, and creator of The Fashion Therapist. For more than a decade, Marisol has blended the worlds of psychology, trauma healing, and personal style to help people express their most authentic selves with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy and emotional healing, Marisol has developed a unique approach that shows how clothing and personal style can become powerful tools for self-discovery, self-worth, and transformation. Raised in a family of artists and immersed in creativity from an early age, she has always viewed self-expression as an art form—whether through fashion, sewing, performance, or helping others reconnect with who they truly are. Whether you're interested in psychology, fashion, entrepreneurship, personal growth, or emotional healing, this conversation offers valuable insights into living more authentically. Learn more about Marisol Colette: https://solreflection.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/7048402635376572905#] Subscribe for more engaging conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, artists, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world.  For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/7048402635376572905#] Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/7048402635376572905#] Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/7048402635376572905#] The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/7048402635376572905#] Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/7048402635376572905#]

Andra Douglas Interview | Changing Cadence, Women’s Football, Atlantic Records & Art

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we welcome Andra Douglas—an extraordinary artist, author, foundation founder, creative executive, and national champion athlete whose remarkable career has spanned sports, music, publishing, philanthropy, and the visual arts. A native of Central Florida and graduate of Florida State University and Pratt Institute, Andra has built an inspiring legacy. She has been a National Champion rugby player, a National Champion quarterback in women’s tackle football, Vice President and Creative Director at Atlantic Records/Time Warner, founder of the Fins Up! Foundation for Female Athletes, owner of the New York Sharks Women's Pro Football Team for 19 years, and an inductee recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Today, Andra lives in New York City's Greenwich Village, where she creates vibrant mixed-media artwork from her rooftop studio while continuing to write and inspire audiences through her latest book, Changing Cadence. This is an inspiring conversation about perseverance, leadership, creativity, and embracing new chapters in life. Learn more about Andra Douglas and her artwork: https://andradouglasart.com [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/8843723765465807551#] Subscribe for more compelling conversations with artists, authors, athletes, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from around the world. For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/8843723765465807551#] Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/8843723765465807551#] Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/8843723765465807551#] The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/8843723765465807551#] Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/8843723765465807551#]

Joe Arnao Interview | 4W Strategic Identity, Leadership & Business Growth Strategy

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we sit down with Joe Arnao, an accomplished Alignment Strategist, business consultant, executive coach, and the creator of the 4W Strategic Identity framework. Based in North Carolina, Joe has spent decades helping professionals, leaders, and organizations achieve lasting success through strategic alignment, intentional leadership, and smarter decision-making. After years of experience in sales, real estate leadership, business development, and coaching, Joe recognized a common challenge across industries: many talented professionals and successful organizations continue to struggle with employee retention, workplace culture, fulfillment, leadership, and sustainable growth—even when they have excellent systems and opportunities in place. His answer is the 4W Strategic Identity, a practical framework that helps individuals and organizations make decisions based on authentic alignment instead of outside pressure, compensation, trends, or short-term thinking. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, manager, recruiter, business owner, or someone seeking greater purpose in your career, this conversation offers valuable insights into leadership, organizational success, and personal growth. Learn more about Joe Arnao and 4W Strategic Consulting: https://4wstrategicconsulting.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/5432330219415450654#] Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, authors, and changemakers from around the world. For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/5432330219415450654#] Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/5432330219415450654#] Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/5432330219415450654#] The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/5432330219415450654#] Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2747636219453187448/5432330219415450654#]