Best Susan Lindner Podcasts (2025)

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1120: Li Hayes - "Find Your Path To The Main Stage" 22:34

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What really happens behind the scenes of the professional speaking world—and why do so many aspiring speakers hit a wall before ever seeing the spotlight? In this episode of Thrive Loud, host Lou Diamond welcomes back speaker coach and manager Li Hayes to unveil the truth behind building a thriving speaker business and getting to the coveted main s…

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1119: Global Passion Projects #3: Brainwaves, Big Ideas, and Impact 35:08

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What if you could know the true age of your brain—and start reversing it today? On this electrifying episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, recorded live at the Global Passion Project in Southampton, you'll get an insider's look at the breakthrough technologies—and bold thinkers—reshaping our future of health, longevity, and social impact. Lou si…

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1118: Neen James - "Exceptional Experiences" 33:51

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What if the biggest secret of luxury brands had nothing to do with money, but everything to do with experiences? In this eye-opening episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond sits down with the dynamic leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and author Neen James, who returns to reveal the hidden keys to creating “exceptional experiences” that turn …

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224: Mandates, Metrics, and Momentum: How Enterprises Innovate with Itonics 38:59

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Mandates, metrics, and momentum decide whether great ideas ever reach the boardroom. In this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I sit down with Jonathan Livescault, Managing Director at Itonics, to unpack how enterprise innovators move from hunches to hard results. Jonathan shares the origin of Itonics’ “Big Picture” framework, built to g…

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1117: Global Passion Projects #2: Next-Level Change Makers: Philanthropy, Leadership and Innovation 22:18

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What do Bluetooth technology, royal heritage, and a billion-dollar gender gap in venture capital have in common? This episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond reveals the surprising, passionate connections that are powering global change—and it all unfolds at the Global Passion Project in Southampton. Join host Lou Diamond as he sits down with an ec…

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1116: Global Passion Projects #1: Legacy, Innovation, and Impactful Connections 10:27

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What if the secret to unlocking world peace, generational wealth, and breakthrough health technology could all be found in one room—and you’re about to get inside? In this electrifying kickoff episode of the Thrive LouD “Global Passion Project” series (1 of 5), host Lou Diamond takes you behind the scenes at an exclusive gathering in Southampton, N…

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223: Tech for Good: Consumer Reports’ Fight for Digital Consumer Rights 48:16

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I sit down with two innovation leaders from one of America’s oldest and most trusted consumer brands. Leah Fischman Hunter, Director of the Innovation Lab, and Ginny Fahs, Director of Product R&D at Consumer Reports, join me to unpack how a 90-year-old nonprofit is building modern tools for an online world filled with AI hype, dark patterns, and da…

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222: How Hensel Phelps is Diverging from the Construction Pack with New Innovation Strategies 33:53

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In this episode of The Innovation Storytellers Show, I sit down with Thai Nguyen, Managing Director of Diverge, the corporate venture and innovation arm of Hensel Phelps. With more than 20 years of experience in architecture and construction, Thai is charting a bold new path for the built environment by reimagining how disruptive solutions are disc…

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221: How to Use “Inception” Strategies to Win Over Stakeholders And Create Quick Wins 40:11

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This week, I sat down with Naftali “Naf” Jaman, a man whose career has stretched from engineering roles in the U.S. Air Force to leading open innovation programs for global giants like GM, Airbus, and LG Electronics. Along the way, he has helped launch startups in automotive safety, advised aviation and space ventures, and worked at the crossroads …

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220: How Medical Innovation Really Works: Friction, Failure, and Forward Motion 44:09

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On this episode of The Innovation Storytellers Show, I sit down with Dr. William Pao, physician scientist, former Chief Development Officer at Pfizer, and author of Breakthrough – The Quest for Life-Changing Medicines. His journey into medicine began with the loss of his father to cancer when he was just 13 years old, a moment that shaped his life’…

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219: How 3Daughters is Changing Women's Contraceptives for Better 45:14

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In this episode of The Innovation Storytellers Show, I sit down with Mary Beth Cicero, co-founder and CEO of 3Daughters, a clinical development company determined to transform women’s healthcare. Mary Beth has spent more than forty years in executive leadership, marketing, and business development, devoting most of her career to contraception, fert…

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218: How Venture University Teaches Corporate Giants to Innovate 45:18

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What does it take for corporate innovators to stop killing startups and start working with them productively? In this episode of The Innovation Storytellers Show, I sit down with Andy Goldstein, Partner at Venture University, to unpack how large companies can finally bridge the gap between venture capital and innovation that delivers results. Andy …

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1115: Caroline Leon - "From Rock Bottom to Everest" 30:34

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What if you survived a devastating rock climbing accident that doctors said would leave you unable to walk—yet ten years later, you broke speed records on the world’s volcanic seven summits and stood atop Mount Everest? This episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond is the awe-inspiring story of Caroline Leon, an adventurer, speaker, and psychologist…

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1114: Julie Wainwright - "The Real Real Deal" 31:43

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What do luxury fashion, planetary sustainability, and a late-night knock from counterfeiters have in common? They’re all part of Julie Wainwright’s extraordinary story. In this compelling episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond sits down with trailblazing entrepreneur Julie Wainwright—the powerhouse behind The RealReal and now founder of Ahara, a …

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217: The Babson Research that Shows How Successful Corporate Innovation 50:56

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This week on The Innovation Storytellers Show, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Gina O’Connor, Professor of Innovation Management at Babson College. If you're in the corporate innovation space and feel like you're spinning your wheels or chasing moonshots that never lift off, this episode is for you. I first heard Gina speak at …

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1113: Christy Whitman - "The Flow Factor Unveiled" 29:04

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What if the key to sustained happiness and abundance isn’t just about manifesting your desires—but about mastering your energy so you stay in the flow, even when life throws you curveballs? On this can’t-miss episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond welcomes back the electrifying Christy Whitman—two-time New York Times bestselling author and renown…

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1112: Susan Lindner - "The Art of Innovation Storytelling" 29:37

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What do a brothel in Thailand, ancient Egyptian tombs, and Hollywood’s lightsabers have to do with the world’s most successful innovators? More than you’d ever imagine. In this jaw-dropping episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, host Lou sits down with the remarkable Susan Lindner—global keynote speaker, founder of Innovation Storytellers, and a …

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216: How Austin is Innovation’s Newest Hot Spot 42:45

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What does it take to turn an entire city into a thriving innovation hub? In this episode of The Innovation Storytellers Show, I sit down with Callie Taylor, Vice President of Economic Development at Opportunity Austin, to explore how Austin, Texas, evolved from a creative, music-fueled city into one of the world's fastest-growing innovation ecosyst…

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1111: Maya Elious - "Maya GPT: Downloading Your Brand’s Upgrade" 24:36

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What if disappearing for six months to reinvent yourself is the worst advice you could follow? On this electrifying episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, we dive into personal branding and reinvention with powerhouse strategist and CEO of Built to Impact, Maya Elious. Recorded in her vibrant Atlanta studio, Maya reveals how she accidentally stum…

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1110: Lindsey Anderson - "BAM! Turning Likes into Leads" 23:33

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Did you know that your dog photos might be sabotaging your business’s social media success? In this eye-opening episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, host Lou Diamond sits down with Lindsay Anderson—CEO of the BAM Agency, best-selling author, and powerhouse social media sales strategist—to uncover the subtle mistakes business owners make on soci…

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215: How Microsoft Garage Harnesses the Innovative Power of 70,000 49:20

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What if getting your big idea across the finish line wasn't about pitching harder, but about thinking like a storyteller… or a mastermind? In this episode of The Innovation Storytellers Show, I sit down with Ed Essey, Director of Business Value at The Microsoft Garage, to uncover the surprising mechanics behind one of the most successful innovation…

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1109: Micol Bok - "VITALITY Redefined" 19:33

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What if the key to reigniting your passion, relationships, and career lies in embracing — not just wellness — but vitality in every part of your life? In this energizing episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond goes on location to Miami and sits down with the dynamic Micol Bok, VP of Marketing at Gainswave and host of the Vitality Lounge podcast. M…

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1108: Rachel DeAlto - "The Relatable Leader" 21:03

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What if the #1 thing your team—and YOU—crave at work isn’t more perks, better tech, or flexible hours…but RESPECT? In this eye-opening episode of Thrive LouD, Lou Diamond welcomes back renowned communication and relatability expert Rachel DeAlto for a powerful “comeback visit” you won’t want to miss. As her new book The Relatable Leader: Create a C…

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214: Does Corporate Innovation Actually Create Real Innovation? 47:22

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Do corporate innovators truly innovate, or are they trapped inside systems that make real transformation impossible? On this episode of The Innovation Storytellers Show, I speak with Elliott Parker, CEO of Alloy Partners and author of The Illusion of Innovation. Drawing on decades of experience launching startups with High Alpha and advising Fortun…

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1107: Jason Lauritsen - "Human Connection" 26:44

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What if over 60% of employees in your office felt so lonely, they were already planning their exit—and this problem actually began long before the pandemic? Welcome to an eye-opening episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, where we reunite with dynamic keynote speaker and workplace culture thought leader, Jason Lauritsen. Together, Lou and Jason d…

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1106: Eric Eager - "Codified Wisdom" 36:15

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What if the secret to your business’s survival isn’t about working harder or hustling more, but simply asking the right questions—ones you don’t even know you should be asking? In this eye-opening episode of Thrive Loud, Lou Diamond sits down with Eric Eager, serial entrepreneur, CPA, and founder of For Impact Data, to pull back the curtain on why …

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213: How She Unlocked Incredible Process Innovation at Southwest Airlines & the DoD 31:19

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What does it really take to fix a billion-dollar bottleneck inside a company famous for saying no to new spending? And how do you translate that same problem-solving into one of the world’s largest bureaucracies? This week, I sat down with Danielle McCormick, Founder of Immersive Insights, whose talent for turning messy systems into high-performanc…

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1105: Loral Langemeier - "Relaunching the Millionaire Maker" 23:45

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What if the biggest mistake you’re making with your money isn’t what you’re investing in — but how you’re structuring your life and business? On this eye-opening episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, host Lou Diamond sits down with the legendary Loral Langemeier—six-time New York Times bestselling author and renowned financial expert—for a candi…

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1104: Tania Khazaal - "Surrender, Success & Self-Love" 19:41

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What if the moment your life completely fell apart was actually the turning point you needed to take your power back? In this eye-opening episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and empowerment mentor Tania Khazaal joins Lou for a raw and inspiring conversation. Tania pulls back the curtain on her journey from gro…

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212: NASA Retiree and Leader/Speaker on Open Innovation, Open Talent, and the Future of Work 48:10

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Steve Rader returns to share how open innovation has transformed from an experiment to a mission-critical tool inside NASA and beyond. As a newly minted retiree from NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation, Steve unpacks how crowdsourcing and challenge-based problem-solving went from fringe ideas to proven ways of tackling complex …

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1103: Sam Lerman - "Spyrt Worldwide" 32:47

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What compels an American combat veteran to risk everything and smuggle suitcases of wine and vodka out of a war zone? In this eye-opening episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, Lou sits down with Sam Lerman, founder of Spirit Worldwide—a venture that’s bringing the finest Ukrainian wine and vodka to the United States while fueling life-saving hum…

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1102: David Sandberg - "Brain and Heart" 17:05

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What does it take to stare into the most frightening moments of a family’s life—and not only hold steady, but help them find hope and healing? In this powerful episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, we meet Dr. David Sandberg, a fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeon, director at McGovern Medical School at UT Health Houston, and author of the …

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211: How the Blue Horizons Is Innovating the USAF from the Inside Out 49:33

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What does it take to shake up one of the largest and most complex organizations in the world from the inside out? On this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I invite you to buckle up for a conversation that dives straight into the heart of how the US Air Force is building a homegrown culture of audacious innovation through its Blue Horizo…

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1101: Aaron Day, Michael Kelly & Carl Boyanton - "Tackling Commerce, Connectivity, and Healthy Living" 32:06

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What if the next time you shopped on social media, you were actually supporting a small business—without even realizing it? In this action-packed special episode of Thrive Loud, live from the Wall Street Conference, Lou Diamond sits down with three trailblazing leaders who are reshaping the future of e-commerce, tech, wireless infrastructure, and f…

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1100: Marc LoPresti & Matthew Levenson - "Market Rebellion & Shopping Redemption" 40:08

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Get ready for a double feature of inspiration and innovation on this special episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond! Recorded live from the buzzing floor of the Wall Street Conference in Palm Beach, Florida (May 2025), Lou sits down with two dynamic guests: seasoned Wall Street pro and financial media expert Marc LoPresti, and entrepreneurial visi…

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210: How Therapy Brands Hit a $1.25B Exit in Alabama And Grew the Innovation Ecosystem 47:47

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In this episode, I sit down with Shegun Otulana, founder and former CEO of Therapy Brands. His journey from arriving in Birmingham, Alabama at 18 to leading one of the largest software exits in the state's history is nothing short of remarkable. Shegun opens up about his early days, the lessons learned from failure, and the moment his wife encourag…

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1099: Options, Trash & Bullseyes 35:50

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What if the key to your financial future isn’t just about making money—but about learning to truly control it? This special episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, recorded live at the Wall Street Conference in Palm Beach, Florida, tears the cover off conventional thinking around investing, entrepreneurship, and service, revealing what industry ve…

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1098: The New Frontier: Cowboys, AI Investing & Candid News 31:59

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Get ready for a jam-packed episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, recorded live from the Wall Street Conference in Palm Beach, Florida! In this special installment, Lou sits down for inspiring conversations with three dynamic leaders from diverse industries:👤 Drew Taylor – The former "Crypto Cowboy" and host of the Wild West Crypto Show shares st…

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209: How Stanford University Is Inspired By Nordic Sustainability Methods 31:19

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In this special episode of Nordic Visionaries, I'm joined by Lincoln Bleveans, Senior Sustainability Executive at Stanford University. He is leading one of the most ambitious real-world experiments in climate innovation happening anywhere in the United States. If you've ever wondered what it would take to turn sustainability from a pledge into dail…

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1097: Kate Swann - "Scaling Smarter - Inside the World of Fractional Leadership" 22:13

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond! In this episode, Lou sits down with Kate Swann—fractional COO, business advisor, and experienced board director—to dive deep into the world of fractional leadership and business growth. Kate shares her journey from being a full-time COO to stepping into fractional roles, supporti…

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1096: Stephen Ridley - "Ivories Over Gold: Reinvention, Resilience and Teaching Millions" 50:06

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Get ready for an inspiring and energetic episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond! In this conversation, Lou sits down with Stephen Ridley —a former investment banker turned international musician and founder of the Ridley Academy, one of the world’s leading online piano masterclasses, now boasting over $50 million in revenue and 40,000+ students.St…

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208: How BIG Is Architecting Sustainable Structures from Earth to the Moon and Back Again 49:39

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In this special Nordic Visionaries edition of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I am joined by one of the most influential architects of our time, Bjarke Ingels, founder of BIG, Bjarke Ingels Group. From reimagining the clean port of Copenhagen to designing the first permanent human habitat on the Moon, Bjarke’s work challenges conventional thinkin…

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1095: Jonah Platt - "Authenticity, Jewish Identity, and the Power of Speaking Out" 45:15

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What if the most ancient hate in the world is making a stunning comeback—and most people don't even realize it? In this eye-opening episode of Thrive LouD, Lou Diamond sits down with multi-talented performer, activist, and host of the "Being Jewish" podcast, Jonah Platt. Together, they pull back the curtain on the recent explosion of antisemitism, …

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1094: Evan & Susan Money - "Lessons in Love: Retreats, Rituals & Real Talk" 33:36

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In this truly fun episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, Lou welcomes back the dynamic duo behind the Marriage of Greatness podcast—Evan and Susan Money! Fresh from their unique marriage retreat in Uganda (including the country’s first-ever “bikini wedding” in a pool!), Evan and Susan share hilarious stories, powerful lessons, and the cultural su…

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207: Beyond Profit: How Gen Z Leaders Are Creating a Circular & Sustainable 39:39

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What does building a business with climate responsibility at its core look like, not as an add-on but as a starting point? In this episode of Innovation Storytellers Show, we're heading to the Nordics to meet two young leaders who are challenging the status quo around what it means to be a sustainable business. This is part of our special "Nordic V…

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1093: Susan Bratton - "Unlock Your Sex Span" 40:49

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Get ready for an eye-opening, inspiring, and candid conversation on this episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond! This week, Lou sits down with Susan Bratton—a globally respected sexual biohacker, best-selling author of over 44 books, and the official spokesperson for GAINSWave’s sexual regenerative treatment protocol. As the co-founder and CEO of …

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1092: Stephanie Rose-Vriniotis - "Designing Soul" 34:00

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Are you ready to boost your energy, embrace your creativity, and thrive in every area of your life? In this episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, Lou sits down with the inspiring Stephanie Rose-Vriniotis—designer, life coach, two-time author, and professional psychic—to talk about her unique journey and her latest book, "On the Market, Off the M…

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206: The Icelandic Blueprint: How Videntifier and NATO Innovation Fund Are Shaping a Safer, Smarter Future 43:12

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In this episode of Innovation Storytellers, part of our Nordic Visionaries Pocket Podcast series, we explore that connection with Ari Jónsson, COO of Identifier Technologies and Director at the NATO Innovation Fund. Ari’s journey began with a PhD in AI at Stanford in the early 90s, when artificial intelligence was far from mainstream. What started …

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1091: Peter Winick - "Unlocking Thought Leadership" 17:56

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In this episode of Thrive LouD, Lou sits down with Peter Winick, founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage. Peter shares his journey from spotting a gap in the marketplace back in 2008 to building a powerhouse firm that helps nonfiction authors, keynote speakers, and thought leaders transform their expertise into scalable businesses. Lou and P…

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1090: Scott Arden - "LLCs, Lemonade Stands & Legacies" 21:14

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In this episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, Lou sits down with Scott Arden, CEO of Controllers Limited, to unpack the essentials of building generational wealth through savvy use of corporations, LLCs, and trusts. Scott shares his unique journey—starting his first business at age 19!—and what inspired him to become an expert in tax planning, a…