MAKE THINGS HAPPEN with Diana Pagano

Diana Pagano

Do you want something more but don’t know what it is? Do you feel like you are making things happen in your life but sometimes you feel like there's something missing? Diana believes that empowerment and mindset transformation are in reach to anyone who desires more. She is a celebrated speaker and author known for her authenticity and motivational presence and is ready to bring her insight straight to your homes. Prepare for an expedition of self-discovery and improvement, where you’ll unlock your fullest potential! Join the Make Things Happen movement now, @IamDianaPagano on social.

  1. No, AI Will NEVER Replace YOU

    FEB 26

    No, AI Will NEVER Replace YOU

    What if the version of you that’s been trying so hard to “fix” your life… isn’t even the real you? In this powerful episode of Make Things Happen, I sit down with best-selling author, transformational coach and speaker Derek Rydall for a mind-expanding conversation about identity, purpose, AI, and the future of humanity. For more insights on mindset and empowerment, visit my website: https://dianapagano.com From being a computer geek fascinated with hacking systems… to becoming a professional actor… to experiencing a near-death moment that changed everything — Derek shares the profound awakening that led him to discover what he calls The Law of Emergence. 💡 What if you’re not broken? 💡 What if your life’s work is already encoded in your life story? 💡 What if the answers you’ve been searching for… are already within you? As we step deeper into the AI age, Derek explains why developing your inner technology may be more important than mastering external tools. This episode dives into: ✨ The myth of self-improvement ✨ Why your pain holds the seeds of your purpose ✨ How to “make it welcome” instead of forcing life to happen ✨ What AI can never replace ✨ How to future-proof your life, work, and wealth ✨ Why knowing yourself is the ultimate advantage If you’ve ever wondered where to begin… how to pivot… or how to rise in uncertain times — this conversation will challenge, inspire, and empower you. This isn’t just about success. It’s about becoming a whole new human. 🎧 Press play and discover why the greatest evolution starts within. 🔥 Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JMcnFcofp-c 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more transformational conversations. 👉 Learn more about Derek on his website: https://derekrydall.com 👉 Order Derek’s new book: “A Whole New Human: Ten Ways We Must Evolve to Survive and Thrive in the AI Age” https://derekrydall.com/wholenewhuman 👉 “A Whole New Human” is also available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kTVXU7 👉 See all of Derek’s books: https://amzn.to/4r1rzZp 👉Check out Derek’s Podcast Emergence: https://derekrydall.com/podcasts/ For even more inspiration including mindset tools and techniques: 📘 Order my book — THE MORE MINDSET. Available now on: Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/35swxann Barnes & Noble: https://tinyurl.com/5wphbc8w The More Mindset is more than a story — It’s a manual for anyone who knows there has to be more. It’s my journey through doubt, pain, setbacks, breakthroughs, and unwavering faith… written for the person who refuses to settle and is ready to rise. 🌍 Learn more: http://themoremindset.com -------------------------------------- 📲 Follow me: 🔥 YouTube: @dianapagano 👉 Instagram: @iamdianapagano 👉 TikTok: @iamdianapagano1 👉 Facebook: @iamdianapagano 👉 LinkedIn: @diana-pagano 🌐 Website: https://dianapagano.com 🛍 ️ Shop Motivational Merch: https://dianapagano.com/shop/

    43 min
  2. THE MINDSET OF HIGH ACHIEVERS - Powerful Motivational Video for Success

    FEB 19

    THE MINDSET OF HIGH ACHIEVERS - Powerful Motivational Video for Success

    What if success had less to do with talent… and everything to do with how you show up? In this electrifying episode of Make Things Happen with Diana Pagano, I sit down with legendary Hollywood #1 International acting coach and communication expert Bernard Hiller to uncover what separates average performers from unforgettable ones. For more insights on mindset and empowerment, visit my website: https://dianapagano.com Bernard has trained top film actors, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and world-class speakers across 26 countries. His message is bold: 👉 Trust your instincts 👉 Emotion is power 👉 The messenger matters more than the message 👉 Courage is a daily choice 👉 If it doesn’t scare people, it’s not a big enough dream Whether you're in sales, leadership, entrepreneurship, or stepping onto a stage, this conversation will challenge the way you think about confidence, charisma, and personal impact. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, feared public speaking, or wondered how high performers create magnetic presence — this episode is your roadmap. Stay to the end for Bernard’s advice for anyone on the verge of giving up. It might be exactly what you need to hear. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a8WX6h3J-6o 🎯 Learn more about Bernard: https://bernardhiller.com 👉 Learn transformational business techniques from Bernard: https://bernardhiller.com/business/ 👉 Email Bernard at bernard@bernardhiller.com If this episode moved you, make sure to: ✅ Subscribe ✅ Like ✅ Share with someone ready to level up Your next breakthrough might begin with the courage to feel. For even more inspiration including mindset tools and techniques: 📘 Order my book — THE MORE MINDSET. Available now on: Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/35swxann Barnes & Noble: https://tinyurl.com/5wphbc8w The More Mindset is more than a story — It’s a manual for anyone who knows there has to be more. It’s my journey through doubt, pain, setbacks, breakthroughs, and unwavering faith… written for the person who refuses to settle and is ready to rise. 🌍 Learn more: http://themoremindset.com -------------------------------------- 📲 Follow me: 🔥 YouTube: @dianapagano 👉 Instagram: @iamdianapagano 👉 TikTok: @iamdianapagano1 👉 Facebook: @iamdianapagano 👉 LinkedIn: @diana-pagano 🌐 Website: https://dianapagano.com 🛍 ️ Shop Motivational Merch: https://dianapagano.com/shop/

    41 min
  3. Resiliency - Motivational Episode

    FEB 10

    Resiliency - Motivational Episode

    In this powerful episode of the Make Things Happen podcast, I sat down with USA Today Bestselling Author of "Joy Through the Journey,” Internationally Renowned Motivational Speaker, and resilience coach Amberly Lago—a woman whose story will stop you in your tracks and then light a fire in your spirit. For more insights on mindset and empowerment, visit my website: https://dianapagano.com Amberly takes us back to the life she built before everything changed: a successful 26-year career in fitness, sponsored by Nike, a professional dancer, and a coach—until a horrific motorcycle accident in 2010 left her with a shattered leg, a severed femoral artery, and a 1% chance of saving it from amputation. What happened next is nothing short of extraordinary: 34 surgeries, an intense recovery, and a life reshaped by courage, grit, and unwavering faith. But Amberly’s journey didn’t end there. She later faced Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)—a devastating nerve disease—along with years of treatment, setbacks, and the daily choice to keep going. In this conversation, she shares the mindset shift that changed everything: not just trying to get out of pain, but learning how to get through it. Together, we talk about: • Finding strength when life feels unbearable • Why pain shows up in many forms—physical, mental, emotional, relational, and financial—and why it all deserves to be acknowledged • The power of focusing on the “1% chance” and choosing hope • How gratitude and joy can coexist with struggle • The importance of community, asking for help, and getting in the right rooms • Amberly’s book "Joy Through the Journey" and why vulnerability is the path to freedom If you’re in a season where you’ve been hit by something—loss, fear, burnout, uncertainty, or pain—this episode will remind you: you can get back up. And you don’t have to do it alone. 🎧 Listen now and get ready to feel inspired, grounded, and ready to make things happen—no matter what you’re facing. 🎧 Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iKk-B5rxeyI 📌 Learn more & connect with Amberly Lago: 🌍 Website: https://amberlylago.com/ 📘 Order Amberly’s book "Joy Through the Journey" today: https://tinyurl.com/3fjdfp7c -------------------------------------- For even more inspiration including mindset tools and techniques: 📘 Order my book — THE MORE MINDSET. Available now on: Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/35swxann Barnes & Noble: https://tinyurl.com/5wphbc8w The More Mindset is more than a story — It’s a manual for anyone who knows there has to be more. It’s my journey through doubt, pain, setbacks, breakthroughs, and unwavering faith… written for the person who refuses to settle and is ready to rise. 🌍 Learn more on TheMoreMindset.com -------------------------------------- 📲 Follow me: 🔥 Subscribe to my YouTube channel: @dianapagano 👉 Instagram: @iamdianapagano 👉 TikTok: @iamdianapagano1 👉 Facebook: @iamdianapagano 👉 LinkedIn: @diana-pagano 🌐 Website: https://dianapagano.com 🛍 ️ Shop Motivational Merch: https://dianapagano.com/shop/

    46 min
  4. The mindset that changed my life IMMEDIATELY

    JAN 8

    The mindset that changed my life IMMEDIATELY

    What if the moment that nearly broke you became the moment that changed everything? In this deeply moving episode of Make Things Happen, I sit down with Diane Forster—award-winning TV host, bestselling author, and founder of I Have Today TV—for a raw, honest, and transformational conversation about forgiveness, courage, and choosing life on purpose. Diane shares the pivotal moment that changed her life forever—a suicide attempt that became a divine wake-up call—and how it led to the creation of the powerful “I Have Today” philosophy, now inspiring women around the world to stop settling and start living. ✨ In this episode, you’ll discover: ● The “I Have Today” mindset—and why today is the only day that truly matters ● Diane’s 3 Levels of Forgiveness (including the one most people miss) ● How to break free from toxic relationships, shame, and self-blame ● Why the pain of staying stuck eventually becomes greater than the fear of change ● How to reconnect with your Star Power and step into your purpose—at any age ● Simple, practical ways to begin changing your life without overwhelm This is more than a podcast episode. It’s a permission slip. A mirror. And a reminder that your life can change—starting today. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, afraid to leave, or unsure how to begin again… this conversation is for you. 🎥 Watch this ⁠episode on YouTube now⁠ ⁠https://youtu.be/NGdIrWqhZiE⁠ 📌 Learn more & connect with Diane Forster: 🌍 Website: https://dianeforster.com 👉 YouTube: I Have Today with Diane Forster 👉 TV Network: watch.ihavetodaytv.com 📘 Pre-order Diane’s book STAR POWER Today! https://tvstarhost.com/pre-order 👉 Book a Breakthrough Session with Diane: Https://tvstarhost.com/apply 👉 GET ON TV Live Casting Call Training: Https://tvstarhost.com/casting 👉 TV STAR SHOW Strategy Consultation: Https://tvstarhost.com/strategy 👉 Request Diane to speak https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnnLEm3if8jM1spR2WQuylGE56U9FUmH7YWfHibhiKvvcLsQ/viewform++++++++++ If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please know that support is available. You are not alone. Resources are below—and there is help waiting for you right now. Help is available 24/7. Reaching out is a sign of strength. 💛 🇺🇸🇨🇦 U.S. & Canada: Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) 🌍 International: Find a local helpline at opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines +++++++++📘 Pre-order my book — THE MORE MINDSET. Available now on: Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/35swxann Barnes & Noble: https://tinyurl.com/5wphbc8w The More Mindset is more than a story — It’s a manual for anyone who knows there has to be more. It’s my journey through doubt, pain, setbacks, breakthroughs, and unwavering faith… written for the person who refuses to settle and is ready to rise. 🌍 Learn more on http://themoremindset.com 📲 Follow me: 🔥 Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more episodes: /@dianapagano 👉 Instagram: @iamdianapagano 👉 TikTok: @iamdianapagano1 👉 Facebook: @iamdianapagano 👉 LinkedIn: @diana-pagano 🌐 Website: https://dianapagano.com 🛍 ️ Shop Motivational Merch: https://dianapagano.com/shop/

    34 min
  5. The Science of How the Body Heals Itself with Teri Cochrane

    12/11/2025

    The Science of How the Body Heals Itself with Teri Cochrane

    What if the food you’ve been told is healthy is actually keeping you sick? In this eye-opening episode of the Make Things Happen Podcast, I sat down with wellness trailblazer Teri Cochrane, founder of the Global Sustainable Health Institute and creator of the Wildatarian lifestyle. To explore how a powerful mindset fuels wellness and peak performance, visit dianapagano.com. Teri shares jaw-dropping insights on: 🔬 The real root causes of autoimmunity, thyroid issues, cancer & more 🐓 Why chicken (even organic!) may be the bird of death 🧬 How epigenetics, energy, and nutrition can help you heal 🌀 What happens when you align your spirit, body, and environment 💫 Why NOTHING is impossible when you trust your body’s wisdom Teri has helped thousands transform their health when no one else could. If you’ve ever been told “this is just how it is”—watch this first. Because your body wasn’t made to survive. It was made to thrive. 🎧 Listen now! 🎥 Watch now on YouTube and be sure to subscribe. 🔔 I’ve got more powerful episodes coming your way! 🌍 Learn more about Teri on her website. 📘 Order Teri’s book "The Wildatarian Diet: Living as Nature Intended: A Customized Nutritional Approach for Optimal Health, Energy, and Vitality” on Amazon. 📘 Pre-order my book — THE MORE MINDSET. Available now on: Amazon Barnes & Noble This book is more than a story — It’s a manual for anyone who knows there has to be more. It’s my journey through doubt, pain, setbacks, breakthroughs, and unwavering faith… written for the person who refuses to settle and is ready to rise. 🌍 Learn more on TheMoreMindset.com 📲 Follow me: 🔥 Subscribe to my channel for more episodes: /@dianapagano 👉 Instagram: @iamdianapagano 👉 TikTok: @iamdianapagano1 👉 Facebook: @iamdianapagano 👉 LinkedIn: @diana-pagano 🌐 Website: https://dianapagano.com 🛍 ️ Shop Motivational Merch: https://dianapagano.com/shop/ #HealthPodcast #TeriCochrane #Wilditarian #AutoimmuneHealing #ThyroidHealth #MakeThingsHappen #Epigenetics #FoodAsMedicine #EnergyHealing

    58 min
  6. What I learned from Dr. Richard Bandler

    11/20/2025

    What I learned from Dr. Richard Bandler

    If you’re ready to stop waiting for a breakthrough and finally create one, this episode will change everything. In Part 2 of my powerful conversation with Dr. Richard Bandler — co-creator of NLP and one of the world’s leading minds in human transformation — we go even deeper into the truth about mindset, belief systems, and how your thoughts directly shape your outcomes. For insights on mindset and empowerment, visit my website: https://dianapagano.com I share raw, personal stories about moments when I felt stuck… and the exact shift that helped me redirect my focus, rewire my internal dialogue, and make things happen in ways I never imagined. Dr. Bandler opens up about his own journey and breaks down the psychology behind motivation, anticipation, and the mindset habits that create unstoppable momentum. If you’ve been craving clarity… confidence… or a sign that it’s time to think differently — this episode is it. 🎯 What You’ll Take Away (Real, Practical Transformation) ✔ How to shift your thoughts so your life shifts with them ✔ How your beliefs and language patterns shape your reality ✔ The mindset behind motivation that actually lasts ✔ Why anticipation is the secret fuel behind high achievers ✔ How to align your energy with your goals ✔ How to break the cycle of fear, doubt, and hesitation This isn’t just another podcast conversation —It’s a mindset reset.A moment to rethink everything you’ve been telling yourself, and a spark to reignite your belief in what’s possible. If you haven’t seen Part 1 on YouTube yet, watch now: https://youtu.be/RPR7pt4xv7Y?si=2ZZBlHQqmXOULr72 🔗 Learn From Dr. Richard Bandler (Life-Changing Resources): 🔹 Pure NLP: https://www.purenlp.com/ 🔹 NLP Eternal: https://www.nlpeternal.com/ 🔹 NLP Newsletter: https://nlp-newsletter.com/ 🌐 Visit Richard Bandler’s website: https://www.richardbandler.com/ 📘 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK — THE MORE MINDSETAvailable now on: Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/35swxann Barnes & Noble: https://tinyurl.com/5wphbc8w This book is more than a story —It’s a manual for anyone who knows there has to be more.It’s my journey through doubt, pain, setbacks, breakthroughs, and unwavering faith… written for the person who refuses to settle and is ready to rise. 📲 Follow me: 🔥 Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more episodes: /@dianapagano 👉 Instagram: @iamdianapagano 👉 TikTok: @iamdianapagano1 👉 Facebook: @iamdianapagano 👉 LinkedIn: @diana-pagano 🌐 Website: https://dianapagano.com 🛍 ️ Shop Motivational Merch: https://dianapagano.com/shop/

    44 min
  7. How To Reprogram Your Mind (for Positive Thinking)

    10/16/2025

    How To Reprogram Your Mind (for Positive Thinking)

    Welcome to another powerful episode of the Make Things Happen Podcast with your host Diana Pagano. Today’s guest is none other than Dr. Richard Bandler, the co-founder of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) — a groundbreaking field that has transformed the worlds of mindset, communication, success, and personal development. For insights on mindset and empowerment, visit my website: https://dianapagano.com I can’t tell you how honored I am to sit down with the legendary Dr. Richard Bandler, NLP has been a huge part of my own personal journey—helping me reframe challenges, push past limitations, and create breakthroughs I once thought were impossible. In this conversation, Richard and I dive deep into the philosophies and practices that make NLP so powerful. To learn more about Dr. Richard Bandler, NLP, and his life-changing seminars, check out the links below — they’re total game changers: 🔹 PureNLP.com https://www.purenlp.com/ 🔹 NLPEternal.com https://www.nlpeternal.com/ 🔹 NLP-Newsletter.com https://nlp-newsletter.com/ Stay inspired and in the loop — visit me here: https://dianapagano.com/ This conversation is deeply personal to me. NLP changed my life — it taught me how to shift my thoughts, language, and focus to create the outcomes I want. And today, I get to share that same wisdom with you straight from the source. Dr. Bandler and I talk about: ✨ What NLP really is (and what most people get wrong) 🧠 How to reprogram your subconscious mind for success 💬 The power of language — and how your words shape your reality 🚀 How to stop procrastinating and overcome self-sabotage 🔄 The importance of pattern interruption and focus 💡 The one question that can instantly shift your mindset Whether you’re an entrepreneur, coach, or just someone who knows you’re meant for more, this episode will help you understand how your brain, body, and energy work together to create change — fast. Dr. Bandler also shares incredible stories about the early days of NLP, his work with John Grinder, and how this field has influenced leaders like Tony Robbins and millions of others around the world. If you’ve ever felt stuck or trapped in the same patterns, this conversation will help you break free — by understanding how your neurology and language can literally rewire your destiny. 👉 Subscribe to the Make Things Happen Podcast for more episodes on mindset, success, faith, and taking action toward your dreams. https://www.youtube.com/@dianapagano 📕 Pre-order my book, The More Mindset, now on: Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/35swxann Barnes & Noble: https://tinyurl.com/5wphbc8w This book is more than pages bound together. It’s my story, my struggles, my faith, my lessons, and my breakthroughs. It’s everything I had to walk through—the pain, the doubts, the setbacks—that shaped me into who I am today. I wrote this book for the dreamer who’s been saying “someday.” For the achiever who looks successful on the outside but still feels like something is missing. For the person who knows, deep down, that there has to be more. 🌐 Visit Richard Bandler’s website: https://www.richardbandler.com/ 📲 Follow me: 🔥 Subscribe to my channel for more episodes: /@dianapagano 👉 Instagram: @iamdianapagano 👉 TikTok: @iamdianapagano1 👉 Facebook: @iamdianapagano 👉 LinkedIn: @diana-pagano 🌐 Website: https://dianapagano.com 🛍 ️ Shop Motivational Merch: https://dianapagano.com/shop/

    47 min
  8. How to Master Follow-Up

    09/05/2025

    How to Master Follow-Up

    Welcome to the Make Things Happen Podcast Sales Series with Diana Pagano! 🚀 In this episode, I uncover one of the most overlooked (but most profitable) parts of sales and business: the follow-up. For more insights on empowerment and mindset, visit my website: https://dianapagano.com/ Here’s the truth: 44% of sales reps give up after just one follow-up. Only 8% follow up more than five times. Yet most sales happen between the 5th and 12th contact. That means if you’re not following up, you’re leaving money, impact, and success on the table. 👉 In this video, you’ll learn: Why follow-up is the key to building trust and closing deals How your mindset and energy affect your results Practical strategies to create a simple 14-day follow-up plan Why persistence sets you apart from 90% of your competition Whether you’re in sales, running your own business, or just trying to level up your communication—this episode will help you stay consistent, show up with value, and win more often. 💡 Remember: your fortune is in the follow-up. 📌 Watch on YouTube until the end to hear my personal challenge that will transform the way you follow through. https://youtu.be/npkDFM3AqmI 🔥 Subscribe to my channel for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@dianapagano Want to go deeper? If you're serious about mastering your mindset, building powerful relationships, and executing at your highest level—my group coaching program is where we do the real work. ➡️ Apply now at https://dianapagano.com/coaching/ Or DM me “READY” on Instagram @iamdianapagano and I’ll send you the details. 📲 Follow me: 👉 YouTube: @dianapagano 👉 Instagram: @iamdianapagano 👉 TikTok: @iamdianapagano1 👉 Facebook: @iamdianapagano 👉 LinkedIn: @diana-pagano 🌐 Website: https://dianapagano.com 🛍 ️ Shop Motivational Merch: https://dianapagano.com/shop/

    31 min
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Do you want something more but don’t know what it is? Do you feel like you are making things happen in your life but sometimes you feel like there's something missing? Diana believes that empowerment and mindset transformation are in reach to anyone who desires more. She is a celebrated speaker and author known for her authenticity and motivational presence and is ready to bring her insight straight to your homes. Prepare for an expedition of self-discovery and improvement, where you’ll unlock your fullest potential! Join the Make Things Happen movement now, @IamDianaPagano on social.