Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen, Debra Erickson.

Debra lives with retinitis pigmentosa and has very limited vision in one eye. At The Blind Kitchen, she showcases adaptive culinary tools, strategies, and techniques for cooking safely and independently despite vision loss. She was the only blind student in culinary school and later became a Cooking Instructor for the Oregon Commission for the Blind.

Her mission is clear: to empower people with vision loss to cook safely, confidently, and independently. Known for her clarity in describing adaptive culinary tools and techniques, Debra continues to inspire and teach from her base in Portland. Enjoy this incredible story.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Nervous System and Somatic Healing Coach Leks Vucko.

Leks supports women who feel like life is passing them by—but can’t quite explain why. After spending over 20 years unknowingly living in fight-or-flight, she discovered the missing key wasn’t more hustle, but nervous system regulation. Today, she helps women move from burnout, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm into states of deep calm, body connection, and joyful self-trust.

From her base in Eastern Europe, Leks shares her mission, her story, and her passion for helping women reconnect with themselves. Enjoy this powerful conversation.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Transformational Speaker, Facilitator & Author Suzanne Roberts.

Suzanne is the Founder of UnifyingSolutions, with over four decades of experience guiding leaders and organizations toward sustainable, systemic change. She is the creator of Polarity System Design™, a methodology that empowers individuals and teams to reclaim their inner capacity, lead with clarity, and design cultures rooted in purpose, equity, and lasting impact.

Driven by her mission to uphold human dignity and liberated potential, Suzanne creates spaces where people thrive and contribute with clarity and purpose. Her upcoming book and documentary, It’s Deeper Than That: Pathway to a Vibrant, Purposeful Life, will premiere in October 2025. From her base in Ohio, Suzanne shares her powerful story and vision.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Former Coach & Author Darren Ault, writer of the powerful new book Out of Bounds.

Drawing from real events, Out of Bounds pulls back the curtain on the complex—and often volatile—world of youth sports. The book tells the gripping story of a respected coach whose career is abruptly derailed by baseless allegations and unchecked parental ambition.

With sharp detail and a passion for truth, Darren explores how toxic dynamics between parents, players, and school boards can destroy reputations and lives. From his base in New Jersey, he shares his unique journey and the inspiration behind the book.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Author, Business Transformation Expert, Coach, Crisis Catalyst™ Creator, Speaker & Founder Dr. Cyndi Laurin.

Dr. Laurin has helped thousands of leaders break free from organizational chaos, unsustainable growth patterns, and the illusion that success is random. With over 30 years of experience in leadership development and business transformation, she is a sought-after voice in the evolving conversation around strategic alignment, accountability cultures, and predictable growth frameworks.

Her transformative approach blends the Growth Alignment Framework™, systems thinking, and her Crisis Catalyst™ methodology to create deep, lasting change. Her upcoming book, Orchestrated Randomness: How to Create Your Own Luck in Business and Life, challenges the culture of circumstantial victimhood and introduces a new paradigm for intentional success.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Co-Founder of Market Movers & Hospitality Marketing Leader Sarah Stahl.

Sarah is on a mission to shake up the hospitality industry—putting owners back in control and proving you don’t need OTAs to win big. With 15 years of marketing experience, she doesn’t just talk about change; she makes it happen.

Seven years ago, Sarah became a DMO Director in Alabama, where she quickly learned the ropes (and the red tape) of government-side tourism. But craving more freedom and impact, she pivoted into entrepreneurship—launching a startup treehouse resort and later co-founding Market Movers.

From her military background to entrepreneurial wins, Sarah shares an inspiring story of vision, resilience, and transformation.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Founder of The Frequent Speaker, Cam Beaudoin.

Cam helps leaders land stages most people don’t even know exist. Through his booking agency, The Frequent Speaker, he works with authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs to consistently secure audiences that grow their brand—and their bottom line.

From TEDx speakers and 9-figure entrepreneurs to award-winning coaches and C-Suite executives, Cam’s clients all share one thing: a message that deserves a bigger stage. His approach isn’t about flashy reels or inbox hustle—it’s about positioning, timing, and understanding what decision-makers really want. He’s a pro, and we dive into it all.

More on Cam → https://www.thefrequentspeaker.com/speaker-booking-agency-landing

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Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Podcaster, Author, Entrepreneur & Straight-Talking PR Specialist Laura Perkes.

Laura works with innovative, creative, and disruptive brands—helping people with a story to tell make the kind of impact that drives more leads, sales, and income. She is the Founder of the boutique PR agency PR with Perkes and has been in the industry for over 20 years, since graduating in 2004 with a degree in Public Relations & Media Studies.

She is also the author of the Amazon Bestselling book How to Get PR and the host of the newly launched podcast, What is Public Relations? From her base in the UK, Laura shares her journey, insights, and straight-talking wisdom on PR, branding, and entrepreneurship.

More on Laura → https://www.prwithperkes.com/

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