Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with coach, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and life enthusiast Jim Hughes, founder of Untamed and creator of the Cast List Coaching methodology. Jim has lived a remarkable life—from running a multimillion-dollar engineering business in Australia to taking on […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring San Francisco-based independent jazz artist, vocalist, composer, and recording artist Eki Shola. In this episode, we discuss her captivating 2024 album Kaeru and the remarkable life experiences that have shaped her music and artistic vision. Recorded primarily in Japan with an exceptional group […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed Canadian jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader Emie R. Roussel. In this episode, we catch up with Emie to discuss the beautiful and thought-provoking 2026 album TERR. Rooted in our shared humanity and collective history, TERR explores the connections that unite us while […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Chicago-based jazz trumpeter, composer, educator, and rising star Ella Grace. In this episode, we discuss her remarkable debut album, Figments, released through Shifting Paradigm Records. The project features seven original contemporary jazz compositions that showcase Ella’s distinctive voice as both a composer and […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed jazz organist, composer, songwriter, and recording artist Larry Goldings. In this episode, we discuss the highly anticipated 2026 album Rhombus, featuring Larry’s legendary trio with guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Bill Stewart. After 35 years of musical collaboration, the trio continues to […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader Shawn Lovato. In this episode, we discuss his acclaimed 2026 release, Biotic, a bold and imaginative project that redefines the possibilities of the chordless tenor trio. Joining Shawn on the album are celebrated tenor saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock and […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with retired CDC research biologist, scientist, and author Dr. Michael Kosoy. For more than 25 years, Dr. Kosoy worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), studying infectious diseases that emerge in nature and affect […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author, entrepreneur, speaker, and truth-teller Shermain Melton. Shermain’s story is one of resilience, faith, courage, and authenticity. Growing up surrounded by poverty, gun violence, and drug activity, he overcame extraordinary circumstances to become a self-made, debt-free […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with entrepreneur, executive coach, business strategist, and leadership expert Jay Meacham. Known as the go-to mind coach for builders who want more from life, Jay helps residential home builders, contractors, tradespeople, and construction industry professionals break free […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with keynote speaker, image coach, wellness advocate, and creator of the Wear Joy Method, Casey Lum. Casey is leading what she calls the Fashion Wellness Revolution, helping people rethink the relationship between clothing, confidence, mental well-being, and […]
