Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond

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, NY, where the world’s most influential visionaries are connecting passion, power, a...

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 whose journey from a near-fatal fall to conquering the world’s highest peaks redefine...

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 precision nutrition venture. Julie pulls back the curtain on how she turned an unc...

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 renowned energy mastery coach. Christy unveils her latest book, Flow Factor, and drops some ...

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 woman whose journey to innovation storytelling began in the most unexpected of pla...

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 stumbled into branding by creating custom MySpace pages in college—and how that fun si...

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 social media that tank their authority (even when their engagement is skyrocketing).

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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. Micol shares the riveting story behind Gainswave’s transformation from a leader in sexu...

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 Culture of Connection hits the shelves, Rachel pulls back the curtain on the startl...

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 dive deep into the pressing crisis of disconnection in today’s society and the work...

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 businesses keep failing—even when we already “know better.” Eric dives into the su...

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 candid conversation packed with money-making, future-proofing wisdom. This isn’t just anoth...

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 growing up in community housing and overcoming toxic relationships, chronic health issues...

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 humanitarian efforts back in Ukraine. Sam’s journey began not as a business strategy,...

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 memoir Brain and Heart. Lou and Dr. Sandberg dive deep into the realities of pediatric...

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 food sustainability. Get ready for insights that could change how you do business—a...

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 visionary Matthew Levenson, co-founder of both StubHub and Pepper, an AI-powered shopping...

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 veterans, market legends, and unstoppable philanthropists are REALLY doing to move the ...

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 stories of reinvention, insight into his latest venture building a retiremen...