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Going North PodcastEp. 921 – From WWE Diva to Spiritual Mentor with Joy Giovanni (@joygiovanni)“Listen to that voice of intuition and prioritize it like never before.” – Joy GiovanniToday’s featured bookcaster is a mom, medium, mystic, mentor, model, actress, speaker, and former WWE Diva, Joy Giovanni. Joy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter in the book, “The Last Breath: True Stories of Mediumship, the Afterlife & Messages from Heaven”, what it was like working in the WWE, sustaining confidence through life’s transitions, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Her experiences in WWE and some of the behind-the-s...
2025-02-101h 08
Going North PodcastEp. 920 – The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done with Sam Bennett (@realsambennett)“If you write for 15 minutes a day, you can get out about 250 words. In 200 days, that's 50,000 words. That's a book. So, where were you 200 days ago?” – Sam BennettToday’s featured bestselling author is a keynote speaker, actor, teacher, marketing expert, and creativity-productivity specialist, Samantha Bennett. Sam and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done”, why it’s important to set boundaries with clients, what acting and teaching have in common, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How...
2025-02-0845 min
Going North PodcastEp. 919 – Spellbound No More with Judy Koons (@JudyKoons)“The stories can either bind us, or we can use them to create magic.” – Judy Koons Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, spiritual leader, motivational speaker, and true health detective, Judy Koons. Judy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Spellbound No More: An invitation to unmask trauma and live a superordinary life”, the transformative power of breath and energy, fostering inner peace, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Her journey from chronic illness to being predominantly symptom-freeHow stories can ei...
2025-02-021h 37
Going North PodcastEp. 918 – From the Boxing Ring to the Book Page with Craig Stilley“The motivation that gets you started is going to leave. If you're just stuck by the feeling of, ‘Oh man, I want to feel motivated,’ you're not going to finish anything. You have to stay disciplined and committed.” – Craig Stilley Today’s featured author is an actor, producer, certified life coach, boxer, and entrepreneur, Craig Stilley. Craig and I had a chat about his first book, “Fractured Realities”, drawing inspiration from Evander Holyfield, overcoming personal struggles with OCD and anxiety, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How boxing helped...
2025-01-3032 min
Going North PodcastEp. 664 – “The Power of Thought” with Lynn McLaughlin, MEd, BEd, BA (@lynnmcla)“Listen and be open to what’s around you because there is always a reason.” - Lynn McLaughlinToday’s featured award-winning, best-selling bookcaster is college instructor, former Superintendent of Education, professional speaker, and brain tumor survivor, Lynn McLaughlin. Lynn and I had a high-energy chat about her children’s book series, “The Power of Thought”, teaching our children how to cope in this complex world, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Her 3 major lessons learned from being an educatorThree major lessons learned from starting and running her podcast
2025-01-2544 min
Going North PodcastEp. 917 – How Parents Can Enhance Their Child's Communication Skills with Jeaneen Tang, MS, CCC-SLP (@jeaneentang)“The doctors said my son might never walk or talk, but today he made two baskets at his basketball game. He’s the passion behind what I do every day.” – Jeaneen Tang Today’s featured author is a mom, educator, athlete, and a former actor and producer turned speech-language pathologist, Jeaneen Tang. Jeaneen and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Play Dumb & Sabotage: Mindfully Under-anticipating the Child’s Needs and Creating Opportunities to Practice Language”, effective communication strategies for children, overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome as a writer, and more!!Key Th...
2025-01-2342 min
Going North Podcast#Bonus Ep. – Why "STUPID Goals" Outshine Traditional Methods with Ken Williams“What you want to achieve is what you should be going for.” – Ken WilliamsToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a husband, life coach, and father of five, Ken Williams. Ken and I have a blitz-style chat about his book, “STUPID Goals Blueprint: The Antidote to Toxic SMART Goals”, his journey from feeling stuck in his career to embracing life coaching, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:The limitations of traditional SMART goalsWhat STUPID goals are and how they redefine goal-setting toward a more fulfilling journeyWhy it’s impo...
2025-01-2316 min
Going North PodcastEp. 916 – Love, Loss, and The Immigrant Experience with Anya Gillinson (@GillinsonAnya)“'I owed it to people in my family who were phenomenal individuals and to my own sense of pride to finish this book.” – Anya GillinsonToday’s featured author is a mom, wife, and immigration lawyer, Anya Gillinson. Anya and I had a chat about her book, “Dreaming in Russian: A Memoir”, her experiences as an immigrant from Russia to the United States, the importance of perseverance, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Anya’s father influenced her career and life valuesWhat inspired Anya to finally write an...
2025-01-2148 min
Going North PodcastEp. 915 – Showering Your Way to Self-Love & Deeper Mindfulness with Jenny Garufi (@jennymannion)“Mindfulness doesn’t take much time, just that permission and willingness to take some time for yourself and love yourself enough to give yourself your own inspiration.” – Jenny GarufiToday’s featured international bestselling award-winning author is speaker, highly sought after intuitive, self-love activator, energy catalyst, and media personality, Jenny Garufi. Jenny and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new books, maintaining mindfulness during stressful times, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to publish her latest bookThe 3 most p...
2025-01-2028 min
Going North PodcastEp. 914 – Book More Business with Lois Creamer (@loiscreamer)“When you are working on your own, you just have to make sure that you do the behind the scenes things that need to be done to create your own success.” – Lois Creamer Today’s featured bestselling author is a consultant, renowned speaker, and industry expert who works with speakers, consultants, and experts wanting to book more business, make more money, and monetize their message, Lois Cramer. Lois and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Book More Business: Make MORE Money Speaking”, some strategies for monetizing your speaking career, and more!
2025-01-1735 min
Going North PodcastEp. 913 – How a Master's Thesis Became a Published Novel with Kristina Smeriglio (@kristysmeriglio)"The act of writing is a way for me to physically see what goes on in my brain. It's amazing what will be revealed to me when I read it back, and it's a way for me to check in on where my mind is at, where my heart is at, and my mental health in general.” – Kristina Smeriglio Today’s featured author is a copywriter, editor, and proofreader, Kristina Smeriglio. Kristina and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Falling Into Fire”, the therapeutic power of writing, why practicing assertiveness is a necessity...
2025-01-1444 min
Going North PodcastEp. 912 – How Decluttering Can Transform Your Life and Mindset with Julie Coraccio (@EcoOrganizing)"You can't put a price tag on peace of mind." – Julie CoraccioToday’s featured bestselling author is an award-winning professional life organizer, certified declutter your life coach, and chief possibility officer of Reawaken Your Brilliance, Julie Coraccio. Julie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the significance of environmental consciousness, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Julie got into the decluttering businessWhat motivated Julie to become an author of 15 published booksHow clutter can lead to feelin...
2025-01-1334 min
Going North PodcastEp. 911 – The Charcuterie Board of Short Stories with William Klem (@williamklem1)“It’s a nice gift when inspiration drops out of thin air, but if you want to take your craft seriously, you need to take responsibility for creating your own inspiration by building your own habits and doing it consistently.” – William Klem Today’s featured author is a father, husband, and retired commercial insurance underwriter, William Klem. Bill and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, creating consistent writing habits, the inspiration behind his works, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Bill made the 31-year career...
2025-01-0838 min
Going North Podcast#WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – I Am a Spider with Alysia Lyons (@MomSupportCoach)“I would much rather be someone who quits something that's not aligned than someone who spends 40 years doing a job that doesn't fill my soul.” – Alysia Lyons Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom, life coach, and the Mom Guilt Lioness, Alysia Lyons. Alysia and I had a fun chat about her story from the book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, overcoming fears, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How her stories from the Four...
2025-01-0533 min
Going North PodcastEp. 910 – How to Eliminate the Beliefs That Sabotage Your Business & Your Life with Shelly Lefkoe“Anytime you have a negative emotion, it's coming from the meaning you're giving the events, not the events.” – Shelly Lefkoe Today’s featured bestselling author is a Global Speaker, Belief Eliminator Extraordinaire, Parenting Educator, and the Owner of the Lefkoe Institute, Shelly Lefkoe. Shelly and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of reframing negative emotions, embracing failure as part of success, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What the Lefkoe Method is and how it came to beThe impact of...
2025-01-0248 min
Going North Podcast#WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – Learning To Live a New Normal with Andi Buerger, JD“If Jesus hadn't saved me that day, I wouldn't be here today, six decades later. He is really the only friend I ever had, the only love I ever knew.” – Andi Buerger, JD Today’s featured bestselling author is a highly sought-after international speaker, child sex trafficking survivor advocate, and the CEO and editor-in-chief of Voices of Courage, Andi Buerger, JD. Andi and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter in the book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”...
2024-12-3137 min
Going North PodcastEp. 909 – Book Publishing Myths Every Aspiring Author Should Bust with Terry Whalin (@terrywhalin)“I know books change people's lives, and I know that firsthand because a book changed my life.” – Terry Whalin Today’s featured international bestselling author is a father, husband, Acquisitions Editor, Communications Expert, and Information Marketer, Terry Whalin. Terry and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed”, what it was like working for Billy Graham, the realities of book publishing, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Terry to become a writerWhat lesson Terry learned...
2024-12-2541 min
Going North Podcast#Bonus Ep. – Blending Executive Coaching with Fiction to Foster Connection with Kae Wagner (@kaegw)“When I'm writing, characters come into the book that I hadn't planned for, and they just pop in and insist on being part of the story. Out of the mess comes the magic, and out of the mess comes the beauty.” – Kae Wagner Today’s featured bestselling, award-winning author is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, filmmaker, speaker, and executive coach, Kae Wagner. Kae and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, how storytelling can impact your personal growth, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to wri...
2024-12-1620 min
Going North PodcastEp. 908 – What it Takes to Lead in Today's Fast Paced World with Vanessa Judelman (@MosaicPD)“I always say to people who want to be an entrepreneur, go work for someone else first. Learn the ropes from them...and that's how I learned so much from other people, spending 15 years in corporate before I opened my own business.” – Vanessa JudelmanToday’s featured author is a mom, keynote speaker, facilitator, consultant, Executive Leadership Advisor, Leadership Trainer, and President at Mosaic People Development, Vanessa Judelman. Vanessa and I had a fun on bun chat about her book, “Mastering Leadership: What it Takes to Lead in Today's Fast Paced World”, how to the challenges of giving feedb...
2024-12-1240 min
Going North PodcastEp. 907 – A Leader's Leap Into Dystopian Fiction with Dr. C.C. Robinson (@drcristy)"I saw people in their apocalypse, their version of the apocalypse. They not only survived it, but they did so with hope and with courage, forgiving each other and working together across the lines where they normally would have been at odds." – C.C. Robinson Today's featured award-winning, bestselling author is a mom, wife, third-generation Indiana University graduate, and nonprofit leader, Dr. Cristy (C.C.) Robinson. Dr. Cristy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from medical training to establishing a nonprofit in post-civil war nations, and tons more!!!...
2024-12-1045 min
Going North PodcastEp. 906 – From Pizza Dough to a Pizza Legacy with Erica D'Arcangelo (@edarcdesilva)“I just really became inspired to write down my grandfather's story because he went through such a struggle. He came here with nothing and built something for our family, and I thought that was very special.” – Erica D'Arcangelo Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, marketing expert, and CEO of Web Content Development, Erica D'Arcangelo. Erica and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “A Story About Pizza”, the importance of storytelling, her plans for future projects, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:Her motiva...
2024-12-0222 min
Going North PodcastEp. 905 – Leadership Lessons From A Resourceful Human Results Professional with Brenda Neckvatal (@brendaleads)“The path to success is never a straight line. And it's also never what you think it is.” – Brenda Neckvatal Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is an award-winning HR professional, serial entrepreneur, and transformational speaker, Brenda Neckvatal. Brenda and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, what inspired her to become an author, the importance of investing in yourself, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Brenda uses her HR expertise in her businessesWhat major setback Brenda had that actually became a setup for...
2024-11-2631 min
Going North PodcastEp. 904 – From The Bronx To The Navy And Back As A Cowboy with Dilgilio Rodriguez (@dilgilio)“You gotta throw a little spice into whatever it is that you're doing, regardless of whether everybody's got the same idea.” – Dilgilio Rodriguez Today’s featured author is a US Navy veteran, black belt mixed martial artist, defensive tactic instructor, and The Last City Cowboy, Dilgilio Rodriguez. Dilgilio and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, how his rich life experience shapes his creative work, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Dilgilio ended up in the Navy and made the transition to civilian livingHow h...
2024-11-2346 min
Going North PodcastEp. 903 – Somewhere in Minnesota with Jayna Locke (@jaynalocke | @jaynatweets)“I literally have been writing all my life, and it's just really in the last five or six years that I finally knuckled down and said, ‘I really want to do something with this. I really want my stories out there.’” – Jayna Locke Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, blogger, lifelong lover of fiction, and content marketing strategist, Jayna Locke. Jayna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of community in writing, the value of dedicating small amounts of time daily to writing, and more! Key Thin...
2024-11-2234 min
Going North PodcastEp. 902 – How To Be Passion Struck & Ignite Your Most Intentional Life with John R. Miles (@John_RMiles)“Sometimes being right means being alone and realizing the consequences of what it means to be right. I had to stick up for my core values, even if it meant facing consequences.” – John R. MilesToday’s featured award-winning, bestselling bookcaster is a US Navy veteran, high-performance coach, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Passion Struck, John R. Miles. John and I had a chat about his book, “Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life”, some leadership lessons learned from high-stakes environments, the psychology of progress, and more!!
2024-11-1948 min
Going North PodcastEp. 901 – How To Have Difficult Conversations In A Divided World with Justin Jones-Fosu (@iworkmeaningful)“Even when we're closed-minded, we should never stop being open-hearted.” – Justin Jones-Fosu Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, TEDx speaker, social entrepreneur, and meaningful work researcher, Justin Jones-Fosu. Justin and I had a fun on a bun chat about his latest book, “I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World”, the value of empathy, his five pillars of respectful dialogue, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:The five pillars of respectful dialogueThe importance of inclusion for everyone, not just specific groupsSo...
2024-11-1829 min
Going North PodcastEp. 900 – Biggest Dream Come True with Dr. Michael D. Finkley“Pursue your dreams. Don’t allow anyone, not even yourself, to take that away from you.” – Dr. Michael D. Finkley Today’s featured award-winning author is a speaker, educator, DEI Facilitator, Grammy Nominated Artist, and the host of the award-winning, Michael Finkley Show. Dr. Mike and I had a fun on a bun chat about his new book, “Biggest Dream Come True: The Power of Pursuing Your Dreams and Reaching for the Stars”, the journey from a struggling student to a successful author and educator, how faith plays a major role in his life and more!K...
2024-11-1344 min
Going North Podcast#Bonus Ep. – Find Your Beat with Tim Eggebraaten (@offdutyeggs)“I knew at 48 that the job was killing me, and if I stayed to 55, I didn't know if I would live to be 55.” – Tim Eggebraaten Today’s featured author is a father, husband, keynote speaker, retired chief of police, and award-winning entertainer Tim Eggebraaten. Tim and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Find Your Beat: Walk in the Rhythm of Life”, his journey from law enforcement to becoming a keynote speaking musician, the importance of empathy and mental health, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What the tra...
2024-11-1135 min
Going North Podcast#Bonus Ep. – How Energy and Intuition Can Change Your Life with Dr. Irina Webster (@IrinaWebst15782)“I believe that my illness was a part of my spiritual path because if not for my illness, I wouldn't have become who I am right now.” – Dr. Irina Webster Today’s featured bestselling author is an Intuitive Healing Expert, teacher, Australia’s authority on medical intuition, and the founder of Intuitive Healing Power, Dr. Irina Webster. Dr. Irina and I had a chat about her books, the magic of your body’s energy, the complementary relationship between traditional medicine and intuitive practices, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Her journey fr...
2024-11-0845 min
Going North PodcastEp. 899 – How to Turn Disputes into Growth Opportunities with Kat Newport“Conflict is creativity.” – Kat Newport Today’s featured author is a mom, mediator, conflict to growth navigator, change architect, and the founder of Oculus Inc., Kat Newport. Kat and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Smart Conflict: Turning Disputes into Growth Opportunities”, choosing conflict coaching as a niche, her advice for conflict-avoidant individuals, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:What motivated Kat to write her book about smart conflictThe importance of recognizing verbal and non-verbal cues in conflict situationsHow past exper...
2024-11-0535 min
Going North Podcast#WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – Now We Are Here with Joy Adedoyin Fashagba (@ayo_dun)“You can't produce results if you don't take a step.” – Joy Adedoyin Fashagba Today’s featured bestselling author is a ghostwriter, makeup artist, and entrepreneur, Joy Adedoyin Fashagba. Joy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter in the book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, why you need to document your ideas, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Joy became interested in writing as a careerWhat inspire...
2024-11-0126 min
Going North PodcastEp. 898 – From Tech to Tales with Dr. Afarin Bellisario (@afarin_afarina)“Fear is not a reason for being a coward. You can be very courageous and still have a lot of fear.” – Dr. Afarin Bellisario Today’s featured author is a startup mentor, music lover, world traveler, and technology licensing officer, Dr. Afarin Bellisario. Dr. Afarin and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Silenced Whispers”, her writing process, what it’s like being a mentor, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Afarin to write a historical fiction novelWhat’s it like transitioning...
2024-10-2934 min
Going North PodcastEp. 897 – Death's Pale Flag with Dr. Gary Simonds (@garyrsimonds)“One of the goals I was hoping for the book is for people to understand just how fragile this all is and to appreciate the people we care about.” – Dr. Gary Simonds Today’s featured award-winning author is an accomplished neurosurgeon, professor, and public speaker, Dr. Gary Simonds. Dr. Gary and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Death’s Pale Flag”, the importance of leadership, transitioning into fiction writing, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Dr. Gary’s 3 key leadership lessons learned from his surgical experienc...
2024-10-2652 min
Going North PodcastEp. 896 – From Mind to Manuscript with Maggie Mills (@takemaggiesword)“You can't avoid the tough stuff, but there's always a lesson in it.” – Maggie MillsToday’s featured award-winning author is a speaker, ghostwriter, editor, and writing coach, Maggie Mills. Maggie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her ghostwriting process, the emotional aspects of writing, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Maggie became a ghostwriterWhy storytelling and helping others articulate their narratives is importantSome of the common fears and anxieties that authors face when publishing their workWhy it’s...
2024-10-2130 min
Going North Podcast#WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – Darkness to Discovery with Shaheda Daya“If we can trust ourselves and recognize, look back at other circumstances and other opportunities when we have gone through difficult times, we find that we are capable of the things that we want to do.” – Shaheda Daya Today’s featured bestselling author is a wife, anxiety coach, and business consultant, Shaheda Daya. Shaheda and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter in the book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, the importance of self-trust, what it was like for...
2024-10-1835 min
Going North PodcastEp. 895 – Songs For Ivy with Carlos K. Baker“Don’t be afraid to be yourself.” – Carlos BakerToday’s featured author is a songwriter, musician, husband, father of 4, ex-pat, and survivor of childhood cancer and adult depression, Carlos Baker. Carlos and I had a fun on a bun chat about his first book, “Songs For Ivy”, raising a family overseas in Germany, the importance of humor, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Carlos to be a musicianWhy being an adult doesn’t mean letting go of the creative acts that bring you joyWhat...
2024-10-1458 min
Going North Podcast#WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – A Soul’s Journey with Victor Acquista, M.D (@VictorAcquista)“Life's too serious to take seriously.” – Victor Acquista, M.D.Today’s featured award-winning multi-genre author is a speaker, integralist, metaphysician, medical executive, and a former primary-care physician, Dr. Victor Acquista, M.D. Dr. Vicor and I had a chat about his chapter In the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, the concept of embodied spirituality, his experiences with both fiction and nonfiction writing, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Dr. Victor’s journey from medicine to writingThe moment tha...
2024-10-1051 min
Going North PodcastEp. 894 – From Addiction & Alcoholism to Creativity & Healing with Maria Teresa Pratico (@pratico_teresa)“When I was using and a drug addict and an alcoholic, I was channeling spirits that I definitely should not have been, mixing with energy that was dangerous and detrimental to me.” – Maria Teresa Pratico Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, master shamanic healer, spoken word artist, motivational speaker, and Intuitive Empath, Maria Teresa Pratico. Maria and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, using art as a transformative outlet, the importance of authenticity, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How a spiritual message du...
2024-10-0851 min
Going North PodcastEp. 893 – From Baton Twirling to Breakthroughs with Tatiana LaBello (@TatianaLaBello)“There's no comfort in your growth zone and there's no growth in your comfort zone. So, it's all about getting uncomfortable, and that's where we grow and we build our self-confidence.” – Tatiana LaBello Today’s featured author is a serial ladypreneur, former national fitness champion, beauty pageant titleholder, world-renowned fitness expert, motivational speaker, and breakthrough mindset coach, Tatiana Labello. Tatiana and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of seizing opportunities and embracing discomfort for self-discovery, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How baton twir...
2024-10-0748 min
Going North PodcastEp. 892 – Giant Rays of Hope with Patricia Newman (@PatriciaNewman)“We are nature. We're not separate from it. We have a role in nature, and all of our actions affect what happens in nature.” – Patricia Newman Today’s featured multi award-winning author is a mom, wife, speaker, environmentalist, and literacy advocate, Patricia Newman. Patricia and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea”, raising awareness about environmental issues, the importance of engaging nonfiction books, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Patricia to become a child...
2024-10-0252 min
Going North Podcast#WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – The Soul and The Sailor with Lara Scriba“When you read other people's perspectives and stories, not only do you not feel alone, but it also helps you to step out of old stories that you tell yourself.” – Lara ScribaToday’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, yoga teacher, numerologist, reiki practitioner, health coach, and Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator, Lara Scriba. Lara and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter from the book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, sailboat life as a mom, how yog...
2024-10-0135 min
Going North PodcastEp. 891 – Beautiful Mourning with Melissa Oatman (@MelissaOatman)“Our loved ones love to let us know that they're still very much with us. They're just in another form, in another dimension. We can still very much get proof that we're not alone.” – Melissa Oatman Today’s featured bonus bookcaster is Spiritual Life Coach, Reiki Practitioner, German Teacher, and intuitive healer, Melissa Oatman. Melissa and I have a chat about her new book, “Beautiful Mourning: A Guide to Life After Loss”, the importance of kindness, self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why kindness pays offWhy M...
2024-09-3039 min
Going North PodcastEp. 890 – Black Belt Wisdom For Your Business Breakthrough with Damion Lupo (@damionlupo)"At the end of your life, are you going to say, 'Wow, this is my last breath and that was spectacular,' or are you going to look back and go, 'Damn, I missed it'?" – Damion LupoToday’s featured international bestselling author is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Yokido, and the Chief Investment Officer at FrameTec, Damion Lupo. Damion and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Unicornomics: The Foundational First 15%”, how his latest venture is revolutionizing the construction industry, how to build yourself back up after a big set of setbacks...
2024-09-2646 min
Going North Podcast#WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – How To Rewrite Your Story & Find Empowerment After Divorce with Jamila Cassim (@jamcassim)“At any stage in your life, you have the power to rewrite your story.” – Jamila Cassim Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, brand ambassador, Certified NLP Practitioner, Certified Life Coach, and Theta Healing Practitioner, Jamila Cassim. Jamilia and I had a fun on a bun chat about her story in the bestselling book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, the healing power of writing, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Jamil...
2024-09-2438 min
Going North PodcastEp. 889 – Every Day Is A New Day with Jenny Teeters, MBA (@JennyTeeters)“If you want to be something, become it.” – Jenny Teeters Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom, wife, speaker, learning strategist, and certified international life coach, Jenny Teeters. Jenny and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “Every Day Is A New Day: A Story of Faith”, how she ended up in the tech industry, living authentically after overcoming addiction, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Jenny to become an authorWhy it’s okay to hire a coachHow faith play...
2024-09-1850 min
Going North Podcast#WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – A Zebra Can’t Change It’s Stripes with Lori J. Walker“You write because it's your duty to share with the world. And it's going to hit somebody, and it doesn't even have to hit them now. It can hit them a year from now, two years from now, ten years from now, when that time is right for that person to read it and for them to get the message, that's where the jackpot is.” – Lori J. WalkerToday’s featured bestselling author is a Usui Reiki Master Practitioner, Holy Fire Reiki Master, and a commissioned notary in Pennsylvania, Lori Walker. Lori and I discuss...
2024-09-1731 min
Going North PodcastEp. 888 – How to Manifest Your Dream Home and Life with Victoria Marie Gallagher (@LOAHypnotist)“Go for your dreams because your needs are necessary for this world and this universe to expand and become all that it can be.” – Victoria Gallagher Today’s featured #1 international bestselling bookcaster is a Certified Master Hypnotist, NLP Trainer, Transformation Meditation Teacher, life success coach, speaker, and a renowned authority on the Law of Attraction, Victoria Gallagher. Victoria and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the transformative impact of meditation, what goes into creating a successful app, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What you can ex...
2024-09-0744 min
Going North Podcast#WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – From Bananas to Buddhism with Mark Reid J.D. (@ZenSammich)“Don't waste time being something that you think people want you to be. Go ahead and do your own thing.” – Mark Reid J.D. Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a husband, washi tape maker, and attorney turned English professor, Mark Reid JD. Mark and I had a fun on a bun chat about his chapter in the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, his journey from being a lawyer in the U.S. to living in Japan, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:
2024-09-0344 min
Going North PodcastEp. 887 – How to Unlock Your God-Given Destiny & Make Connections That Count with PJ Victor (@jenahsjourney)“Can you extend a hand and help someone? Because that is truly what I believe our purpose here is—to just help each other so that we can all not just survive but thrive.” – PJ Victor Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, Speaker, Teacher, Mindset Coach, yogi, and certified master hypnotherapist, PJ Victor. PJ and I had a chat about her books, finding her life purpose after surviving a mass shooting, how faith plays a major role in her life, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired PJ...
2024-09-0233 min
Going North PodcastEp. 886 – From Suicidal Ideation to Spiritual Teacher with Gina Cavalier (@LoveandMedia)“Inside my pain was my life purpose. I had to go and heal myself, and inside that healing was my life purpose.” – Gina CavalierToday’s featured bookcaster is a mental health advocate, media veteran, filmmaker, artist, speaker, and spiritual teacher, Gina Cavalier. Gina and I had a chat about her book, “Surviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience”, what it took to secure multiple publishing deals, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What led Gina’s shift from corporate success to pursuing her passion for spir...
2024-08-3145 min
Going North PodcastEp. 885 – Improv Your Way to Better Dates & Meaningful Connections with Scot McKay (@ScotMcKay)“I don’t think you have to sacrifice your confidence, or your wit, or your intelligence, or God forbid your masculinity at the door simply because you're being fun and gregarious.” – Scot McKayToday’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is a father, husband, entrepreneur, world-class dating coach, adventure traveler, and co-founder of X & Y Communications, Scot McKay. Scot and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, his transformative journey from a challenging first marriage to becoming a successful dating coach, the importance of being social post-COVID, and tons more!!!Key Thin...
2024-08-2939 min
Going North PodcastEp. 884 – How to Go From Stuck to Unstoppable with Murielle Marie Ungricht“Clarity is an elimination game.” – Murielle Marie Ungricht Today’s featured author is a certified career and business coach, philosopher, TEDx speaker, and the founder of the Sisterhood Collective, Murielle Marie. Murielle and I talk about her book, “Get Unstuck!: The Ultimate Guide to stop procrastinating and Overthinking and Finally Move Forward with Your Life and Work”, what creativity truly is, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How to redefine creativity as problem-solving rather than just artistic expressionHow to deal with perfectionism and procrastination in the creative p...
2024-08-2355 min
Going North PodcastEp. 883 – How to Turn Your Life Into a Smorgasbord of Opportunities with Michele Blood (@themysticalexp1)“If you can learn to run your business like you would a successful rock band. You will always be successful. You will never hire a bass player who's lousy bass player. So, in your business, do the same thing. Only hire the best people or consultants to do the work with you.” – Michele Blood Today’s featured international bestselling author is a successful songwriter, entrepreneur, and global transformational leader, Michele Blood. Michele and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Manifestation Through The Power Of Mysticism”, her journey from an Australian rock singer to transform...
2024-08-2035 min
Going North PodcastEp. 882 – How to Create & Grow a 6-Figure Coaching Business with Riana Milne (@RianaMilne)"Do what you love, and it will always come across as your true passion." – Riana MilneToday’s featured #1 international bestselling bookcaster is a glam-mom, educational speaker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and expert, Certified Life, Love Trauma Recovery & Mindset Coach, and multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Riana Milne, MA, LMHC, CCTP-II. Riana and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from being a psychotherapist to a successful coach, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:The 8 D's for SuccessWhy continuous education is a must for co...
2024-08-1941 min
Going North PodcastEp. 881 – How Leaders Can Champion Organizational Wellness in Today’s Workforce with Dr. Anthony Simmons“I have to stay hungry to make a difference across multiple generations, and I know to do it, I have to self-assess and continue to grow.” – Dr. Anthony SimmonsToday’s featured author is a retired US Navy Captain, keynote speaker, high-performance leadership coach, and the founder and president of Sixth Gear Consulting, LLC, Dr. Anthony Simmons. Dr. Anthony and I had a chat about his book, “Championing Organization Wellness: Coaching Triangulation Optimally Positions Leaders, Aspiring Leaders, and Organizations to Excel in Global, Multicultural Landscapes”, insights from his military career, and more!Key Things Y...
2024-08-1750 min
Going North PodcastEp. 880 – Success Insights from a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author with Christopher Greyson (@Chris_Greyson)"Technology has changed so much that the gatekeepers are no more. There's nothing stopping people from writing a book except themselves." – Christopher Greyson Today’s featured award-winning, Wall Street Journal bestselling author is a father, husband, speaker, actor, and prolific storyteller, Christopher Greyson. Chris and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book-writing process, navigating the evolving publishing industry, overcoming addiction, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How beta readers can shape your writingWhy you need to own your accolades as a sign of succ...
2024-08-161h 13
Going North PodcastEp. 879 – No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs with Ben Glass (@BenGlassLaw | @OfficialGLM)“One of the things I've learned over the years is how to delegate, how to say no because when you're a doer, you get asked to do more, and we really need to be bold to say no.” – Ben Glass Today’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is a grandad, husband, small business advocate, sought-after speaker, and your lawyer’s favorite lawyer, Ben Glass. Ben and I had a high-energy chat about his new book with the legendary Dan S. Kennedy, “No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Kick Butt Take No Prisoners Guide to Tim...
2024-08-1542 min
Going North PodcastEp. 878 – Reflections of Joy with Kim Mosiman (@kamosim)“I always thought maybe I just wasn’t the kind of person that was made to get things done. But after starting, persevering, and publishing, I know that I’m the kind of person to get it done.” – Kim MosimanToday’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, grandma, wellness coach, and nutritionist, Kim Mosiman. Kim and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Reflections of Joy: Learning to Love the Woman You See While Becoming the One You're Meant to Be”, what she learned about herself during the book writing process, how faith plays...
2024-08-1440 min
Going North PodcastEp. 877 – Full of Heart with J.R. Martinez (@iamjrmartinez)“Own where you are at the moment.” – J.R. Martinez Today’s featured New York Times bestselling author is a father, husband, U.S. Army veteran, motivational speaker, actor, and the season 13 winner of Dancing With the Stars, J.R. Martinez. J.R. and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit”, navigating the pressures of social media, overcoming adversity, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How his time in the military helped him to learn about th...
2024-08-1348 min
Going North PodcastEp. 876 – Nurturing Through Narrative with Dr. Lisa Dorsey“When I talk about wanting the characters to come alive, I'm really wanting to show people how to take care of their soul, heart, mind and decision making.” – Dr. Lisa Dorsey Today’s featured award-winning author is a wife, grandmom, nurse, consultant, educator, speaker, and imaginative storyteller, Dr. Lisa L. Dorsey. Dr. Lisa and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “Petra: An Unbroken Legacy”, the importance of soul care, how her nurturing spirit and healthcare experiences influenced her storytelling, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What insp...
2024-08-1251 min
Going North PodcastEp. 875 – How To You Unlock Your True Potential Through Empowerment with Laura Brennan Ballet“Fear has no place within a civilized mind.” – Laura Brennan Ballet Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, ambassador of life empowerment, new thought creator, keynote speaker, and life transformation empowerment coach, Laura Brennan Ballet. Laura and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Science of Empowerment”, the importance of empathy in coaching, plans for future books, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How fear acts as an energetic block to your successWhat the J3 formula is and how it helps you p...
2024-08-1050 min
Going North PodcastEp. 874 – How to Reimagine Self-Care for a Sustainable Life with Janice McWilliams (@JanMcWill)"Self-care is both daily and doable." – Janice McWilliamsToday’s featured author is a mom, wife, therapist, blogger, certified spiritual director, and enjoyer of humor, Janice McWilliams. Janice and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Restore My Soul: Reimagining Self-Care for a Sustainable Life”, her journey from being a preacher's kid to a therapist, the common misconceptions about self-care, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Janice’s book and her uphill journey to finally get it publishedThe four critical realms of se...
2024-08-0853 min
Going North PodcastEp. 873 – From Broken Places to Booming Business with Rachel Thompson (@RachelintheOC)"It's okay to write what scares you." – Rachel Thompson Today’s featured award-winning, bestselling author is a mom, book marketing and author branding strategist, social media trainer, sexual abuse survivor advocate, and the founder of BadRedhead Media, Rachel Thompson. Rachel and I had a chat about her books, the therapeutic power of storytelling, the importance of viewing writing as a business, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why it's never too late to share your voice through writingHow Rachel made the transition from traditional publishing to self-p...
2024-08-051h 03
Going North PodcastEp. 872 – The Illusion of the Perfect Profession with Betsy Gall (@betsy_gall)“I share our story so that this hopefully never happens to another family. I'd like to raise awareness, and I don't think that we can learn without sharing stories.” – Betsy Gall Today’s featured author is a mom, widow, real estate agent, investor, landlord, and habitual remodeler, Betsy Gall. Betsy and I had a chat about her first book, “The Illusion of the Perfect Profession”, the importance of mental health support, why open communication is a must for families, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:The impact of physician suicide on fam...
2024-08-0443 min
Going North PodcastEp. 871 – The P's to Push to a Happier Life with L.T. Bourne (@IAmLTBourne)“We are spiritual beings having a human experience, and we must live more harmoniously with the earth.” – L.T. Bourne Today’s featured bookcaster is an activist, award-winning filmmaker, nonprofit leader, and speaker, L.T. Bourne. L.T. and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “haPPy: The P's to Push to a Happier Life”, his journey of forgiveness with his father since writing his first book, how our words shape our reality, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired his latest bookWhy happines...
2024-07-2646 min
Going North PodcastEp. 870 – Inspired Living with Scott Maderer (@StewardCoaching)“You should always be going towards something, not running away from something. Running away is fear-driven; going towards is more self-driven.” – Scott MadererToday’s featured award-winning bestselling bookcaster is a father, husband, certified human behavior consultant, and stewardship coach, Scott Maderer. Scott and I had a fun on a bun chat about his first book, “Inspired Living: Assembling the Puzzle of Your Calling by Mastering Your Time, Your Talent, and Your Treasures”, his interesting transition from a corporate career to full-time entrepreneurship, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired...
2024-07-2350 min
Going North PodcastEp. 869 – Author vs. AI with Alison McBain (@AlisonMcBain)“Most of what writers do is out of love of it. We love creating. We love telling stories. So, to cut that out of the human experience, I think is sort of sad.” – Alison McBain Today’s featured award-winning author is a poet, editor, ghostwriter, and a mom of 3, Alison McBain. Alison and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her ambitious 2024 project, "Author vs. AI," where she plans to write a book a week, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What writing has taught Alison abo...
2024-07-2336 min
Going North PodcastEp. 868 – How Women Can Thrive After Corporate Setbacks with Dr. Elizabeth Carter (@eacaappeal)“Women need to share their stories with other women, and women need to share their stories with men because often men don't understand our journey. We just come to work and smile and do what we have to do, but we could be hurting underneath.” – Dr. Elizabeth CarterToday’s featured bestselling author is a Senior Financial Executive, award–winning speaker, and award-winning Organizational Effectiveness Leader, Dr. Elizabeth “Dr. E” Carter. Dr. E and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of personal branding and resilience after facing a layoff, and...
2024-07-2238 min
Going North PodcastEp. 867 – Embracing Joy and Emotional Well-being with Joanna Armstrong (@KnackPunkten)"Stop believing your feelings and believe your intuition instead." – Joanna ArmstrongToday’s featured author is an emotional relief expert, and certified EFT practitioner from Sweden, Joanna Armstrong. Joanna and I had a chat about her book, “The Fastest Way to Stop Stress and Worry.: Calm the Mind in 23 sec.”, the importance of trusting intuition over emotions, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Joanna’s approach to helping people find joy and happinessThe value of being open to spiritual guidanceThree simple steps for finding deep...
2024-07-2148 min
Going North PodcastEp. 866 – The Box with Cathelina Duvert“I realized that I'm stronger than I thought I was, more resilient than I believed, and even though life brings me down, I'm still here and still smiling.” – Cathelina Duvert Today’s featured author is a wife, high school English teacher, blogger, and recovering depressive, Cathelina Duvert. Cathelina and I had a chat about her first book, “The Box”, her personal journey with depression, the therapeutic power of writing, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Cathelina used her struggle with depression to write her novelWhy you need a str...
2024-07-2023 min
Going North PodcastEp. 865 – Bringing Sunshine Back To My Mind with Dr. Momoko Uno“I promised myself during that moment when I wasn't really sure if I was going to make it or not. I thought to myself, you know, if I make this out alive, then I have to write a book about it.” – Dr. Momoko Uno Today’s featured author is a mom, certified functional medicine practitioner, acupuncturist, board-certified Chinese herbalist, and founder of Omni Wellness, Dr. Momoko Uno. Dr. Momoko and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, bouncing back from a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction during hotel quarantine, and tons more!!Key...
2024-07-1548 min
Going North PodcastEp. 864 – From Ignoring Heart's Call to Embracing a New Life Chapter with Susan Glenney“When you ignore your heart, you get yourself in trouble. If you listen to your heart, it will lead you to where you're supposed to be.” – Susan GlenneyToday’s featured award-winning author is a lover of the outdoors and freelance writer, Susan Glenney. Susan and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, how she transitioned from freelance journalism to fiction writing, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why it’s important to follow your heart and intuitionThe inspiration behind "Moments in Time with 16...
2024-07-1534 min
Going North PodcastEp. 863 – The 50% Rule with Erin Hatzikostas (@bcausepodcast)“Spend your days focusing on what's needed, not what's normal.” – Erin Hatzikostas Today’s featured award-winning bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, TEDx speaker, business coach, Authenticity Aficionado, and the founder & CEO of B Authentic INC., Erin Hatzikostas. Erin and I had a fun on a bun chat about her upcoming book, “The 50% Rule: Throw Out Half the Playbook to Start Competing in a League of Your Own”, how authenticity can be a strategy for success, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What is the 50% Rule and how it came about...
2024-07-1349 min
Going North PodcastEp. 862 - Produce on Purpose with Randy Adkins Jr., DTM (@randyadkinsjr)“It's never a failure if you keep learning from what you have done before. They're all just learning opportunities that we all have.” – Randy Adkins Jr., DTM Today’s featured author is a corporate consultant, teacher, speaker, ordained minister, community leader, and organizational visionary, Randy Adkins Jr., DTM. Randy and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Produce on Purpose: Experience Life Being the Real You”, his writing process, how to create a purposeful life, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What it truly means to be authentic
2024-07-1242 min
Going North PodcastEp. 861 – Out of The Darkness with Rich LaMonica (@RichLaMonica)“You are the boss of you. Do everything you can to be successful. If you fall down, get back up and keep stacking victories.” – Rich LaMonica Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a father, husband, US Army veteran, and motivational speaker, Rich LaMonica. Rich and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, his experiences transitioning from military to civilian life, the challenges veterans face, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Rich to become an authorHis writing process and what helped him to fin...
2024-07-0533 min
Going North PodcastEp. 860 – Money Loves You with Julia Carlson (@JuliaCarlson_)"Inner wealth Is so much more important than the outer wealth. The outer wealth will be a byproduct of loving yourself and extending the same unconditional love that God gives us." – Julia CarlsonToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, visionary financial leader, and one of America's top financial advisors, Julia Carlson. Julia and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Money Loves You: Transform Your Relationship with Money and Grow Your Wealth”, why money is a tool for good, how faith plays a role in her business, and more!!!
2024-07-0240 min
Going North PodcastEp. 859 – The Amazon Incubator with Lesley Hensell (@RiverbendConsul)“Amazon really did solve a lot of problems for my family, so I’m a big believer it can solve problems for a lot of other families too.” – Lesley HensellToday’s featured author is a mompreneur, wife, eCommerce expert, tough stuff handler, and co-founder of Riverbend Consulting, Lesley Hensell. Lesley and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Amazon Incubator: Grow Your Business or Hatch a New One”, her journey from selling on Amazon to establishing a consulting firm, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspir...
2024-07-0230 min
Going North PodcastEp. 858 – Playing Hard with Beth Pellino-Dudzic (@Bethnewauthor)“What I learned about myself was that I could actually do it.” – Beth Pellino-Dudzic Today’s featured author is a wife, grandmother, baker, and sports enthusiast, Beth Pellino-Dudzic. Beth and I had a fun chat about her first book, “Playing Hard (Perfection Saga Series Book 1)”, her experiences in New York's 1970s music scene, navigating the big wide world of self-publishing, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to become a romance authorBeth’s experiences with bands and musicians from the 70s, and how these memories influen...
2024-07-011h 07
Going North PodcastEp. 857 – Side Hustle & Flow with Cliff Beach, DTM (@cliffbeachmusic)“If you focus so much in life on just trying to make a living, you wake up and retire and realize you haven't lived at all.” – Cliff BeachToday’s featured author is an award-winning, Berkeley trained singer, songwriter, keyboardist, record label owner, and entrepreneur, Cliff Beach. Cliff and I had a chat about his book, “Side Hustle & Flow: 10 Principles to Live and Lead a More Productive Life in Less Time”, his journey into personal development, navigating the evolving landscape of the music industry, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:The importan...
2024-06-3058 min
Going North PodcastEp. 856 – The Bestselling Planner Pivot with Dr. Nicole Janz (@drnicolejanz)"Trust that you are worthy to be seen." – Dr. Nicole Janz Today’s featured author is a former academic and journalist turned mindset and book coach, Dr. Nicole Janz. Dr. Nicole and I had a chat about her book, “The Write Habit: The #1 Undated Annual Planner and Workbook for Busy Writers to Set Better Goals, Optimise Your Flow, and Write Daily With Ease”, the role that fears and self-doubt plays in hindering writers, her thoughts on AI, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What prompted Dr. Nicole to leave academia a...
2024-06-2843 min
Going North PodcastEp. 855 – Escaping The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse & Finding Peace with Dana S. Diaz“When things are in your head, you're thinking about them. You know, you come to conclusions about things, but when it's outside of you and you're looking at it, it becomes more objective.” – Dana Diaz Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, speaker, and survivor of different types of abuse, Dana S. Diaz. Dana and I had a chat about her book, “Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse”, finding peace and acceptance after leaving her abusive 1st husband, the benefits of journaling, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:W...
2024-06-2744 min
Going North PodcastEp. 854 – How to Be a Digital Nomad with Kayla Ihrig (@KaylaIhrig)"People who secure the skills to provide for themselves online will find themselves deeper inside of life than they could’ve been at a desk." – Kayla IhrigToday’s featured author is freelance writer and full-time traveler, Kayla Ihrig. Kayla and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “How to Be a Digital Nomad: Build a Successful Career While Travelling the World”, overcoming her initial fears of international travel, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Her writing style and what helped Kayla to complete her first book
2024-06-2131 min
Going North PodcastEp. 853 – Parade of Streetlights with Itua Uduebo (@iuduebo)“People always get impressed by the feat of writing a book, but they don't think about the love of it. Love can make it less daunting.” – Itua UdueboToday’s featured author is an essayist, poet, and storyteller, Itua Uduebo. Itua and I had a fun on a bun chat about his debut novel, “Parade of Streetlights”, his early memories of moving to America from Nigeria, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Itua’s experience as a black Nigerian immigrant influences his writingHis passion for poetry and how i...
2024-06-1744 min
Going North PodcastEp. 852 – From Banned Bookworm to Bold BookCaster with Kirsten Rudberg“Being forced to talk to other people allowed me to find this other part of myself that I didn't know existed.” – Kirsten Rudberg Today’s featured bookcaster is a panentheist, screenwriter, producer, and believer in humanity, Kirsten Rudberg. Kirsten and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, what it was like living overseas during her formative years, what inspired her to do a dark, subversive rewrite of the Peter Rabbit series, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How getting banned from her school library helped her...
2024-06-0648 min
Going North PodcastEp. 851 – How To Be Future-fit and Lead With Relevance with Louise Mowbray (@louisemowbray)"Know thyself and get thyself the hell out of the way." – Louise Mowbray Today’s featured author is a conscious leadership advocate, keynote speaker, decorated executive coach, lecturer, Natural Foresight® Practitioner (TFSX), and behavioral science practitioner, Louise Mowbray. Louise and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Relevant: Future-Focused Leadership”, the critical role self-awareness plays in your development, what she had to unlearn to gain more growth, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Her journey from working in London to founding her own executive search firm in Sou...
2024-06-031h 00
Going North PodcastEp. 850 – How to Discover Your Untapped Magic with Chloe Panta (@chloepanta)"I learned that I can literally do anything that I put my mind to, but I can't do everything, and I had to be okay with that." – Chloe PantaToday’s featured bestselling author is a wife, multi-faceted entrepreneur, hypnotherapist, and transformational life coach, Chloe Panta. Chloe and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Untapped Magic: Manifestation Methods for Living a Limitless Life”, the power of being present, her experience as a woman of color in the male-dominated IT field, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What...
2024-06-0134 min
Going North PodcastEp. 849 – How to Have Sensational Sleep with Dr. Stacey Duckett (@StaceyDuckett)“If you want better sleep, treat yourself right. Be your own best friend.” – Dr. Stacey Duckett Today’s featured author is a mom, speaker, mindset wellness coach, clinical hypnotist, and certified science sleep coach, Dr. Stacey Duckett. Dr. Stacey and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Sensational Sleep: Better Sleep for a Better You”, the connection between posture and sleep quality, and more tips for better Zzz's!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Dr. Stacey to write a book about sleepSome tips for devel...
2024-05-3129 min
Going North PodcastEp. 848 – How To Be So Good They Won't Forget You with Emily Jaenson"I started to behave like the person that I needed to become to be my future self, and that was someone of greater confidence." – Emily Jaenson Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, TEDx speaker, and the 1st female General Manager of a Triple-A baseball team in nearly two decades, Emily Jaenson. Emily and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Let's Go! A Guide to Increasing Your Confidence: How to go from too shy to order a pizza to unstoppable.”, her journey from being a timid teen to a Professional speaker...
2024-05-3050 min
Going North PodcastEp. 786 – Claim Your Inner Warrior Badass with Kate McKay (@Katemckay18)"I'm only positive because I got knocked down so hard a few different times in my life.” – Kate McKayToday’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is a mom, transformational speaker, business consultant, fitness guru, award-winning bodybuilder, and Certified High-Performance Coach, Kate McKay. Kate and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her approach to book writing, and more to unlock your inherent greatness! Key Things You’ll Learn:What major setback led to Kate creating more successWhy sharing our stories can uplift and inspire those aro...
2024-02-0138 min
Going North PodcastEp. 724 – “Author To Authority” with Kim Thompson-Pinder (@powerfull_livin)"Don't be afraid to shine, and don't be afraid to get your book out there and let it make a difference in people's lives." - Kim Thompson-PinderToday’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is award-winning speaker, Chief Visionary Officer RTI Publishing, and The Extraordinary Word Ninja, Kim Thompson-Pinder. Kim and I had a fun chat about her book, “Author To Authority Volume 1: How To Use Authority Marketing To Become An Influencer In Your Niche & Grow Your Small Business Fast”, overcoming insecurities to publish her work, faith, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The...
2023-09-1448 min
Going North PodcastEp. 721 – “Rediscovering Permission to Play as an Adult” with Mike Montague (@PlayfulHumans)"Fear kills fun." – Mike MontagueToday’s featured bookcaster is award-winning international speaker, corporate trainer, virtual game show host, MC, DJ, and the Global Head of Content at Sandler Training, Mike Montague. Mike and I had a fun-filled chat about his books, the benefits of incorporating play into your professional life, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The 5 C's of FunHow Mike’s career led to a passion for playfulnessHow playfulness contributes to physical and mental conditioningHow failure and overcoming challenging situation...
2023-09-0543 min
Going North PodcastEp. 700 – “From Raw to Refined: The Art of Content Creation” with Dominique Brightmon (@DomBrightmon) #SelfieCast“Let your growth be a lighthouse for others.” – Dominique “Dom” BrightmonToday’s episode features the host himself sharing the three R's of content creation, the power of reflecting on our experiences, and using the R’s to shape a valuable narrative. Key Things You’ll Learn:The Three R's of Content CreationThe importance of documenting your journey and reflecting on lessons learned Dom’s Site: https://www.dombrightmon.com/about-meDom’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Course-Performers-Sustainable-Success/dp/1733854509/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding...
2023-07-2815 min
Going North PodcastEp. 681 – “Make Someone's Moment Through Podcasting” with Kelly Smith"Connect your actions to your passions." – Kelly SmithToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is mom, podcast coach, professional artist, filmmaker, and marketing expert, Angela Kelly Smith. Kelly and I had a fun chat about her books, why podcasting is a powerful marketing tool for your business, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Her love for art and how her artistic expression plays a role in her businessHow she still hosts multiple podcasts after doing it for over 12 yearsHow to deal with imposter syndrome as a write...
2023-06-1251 min
Going North Podcast#Host2Host Bonus Ep. – “Living A Fantastic Life Without Alcohol” with Dr. Stephan Neff“I became living proof that the past does not equal the future. You can change things.” - Dr. Stephan NeffToday’s bonus featured bestselling bookcaster is an anaesthetist, speaker, and Alcoholic in recovery, Dr. Stephan Neff. Dr. Stephan and I talk about his book, “My Steps To Sobriety: Living A Fantastic Life Without Alcohol”, reframing daily life challenges, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What led him to become an anesthetistHow to turn your dreams into a manifested visionWhy alcohol is like an episode tease...
2023-03-271h 03
Going North PodcastEp. 623 - "The Day One Executive" With April Armstrong (@ahaconsult)Every single person has the innate ability to become a good leader, and the only thing you have to do is tap this power deep within you. If you can embrace an executive mindset, you can rise to the challenge - right now. You don't have to wait for someone else to acknowledge your talents. April Armstrong, a certified expert facilitator and master executive coach, is a strong believer in this concept. She wrote all about it in her book, The Day One Executive. She joins Dom Brightmon to discuss how to behave and perform like a high-level executive...
2023-01-3035 min
Going North PodcastEp. 609 - "The Film Director’s Bag Of Tricks" With Mark W. Travis (@MarkWTravis)"Half of directing is all the skills that you’ve been taught, the other half is psychology." - Mark W. TravisThe author of The Film Director’s Bag of Tricks, Mark Travis, is here today and is going to share some secrets. Find out how he teaches writers and actors to discover and find the character they are writing or playing. As a director, stop trying to direct the actor and start trying to direct the character. If you don't understand what that means, listen to this episode ASAP! Join Dom Brightmon as he talks to...
2023-01-0259 min
Going North PodcastSelfieCast #3 – “30 for 30” with Dominique Brightmon (@DomBrightmon)“Give yourself the gift of solitude to masterfully serve the multitude.” – Dom Brightmon Today’s bonus episode features the host himself sharing 30 lessons that he learned from being alive on Earth for 30 years in celebration of his 30th birthday. Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: One of the keys to sustainable success. The quickest way to advance in your life. What you can do to program your mind for achieving success. Dom’s Site: https://www.dombrightmon.com/about-me Dom’s Books: https://ww...
2021-09-061h 12
Going North PodcastEp. 391 – “Why You Need Publicity and Social Proof to Close More Business” with Jane Tabachnick (@JaneTabachnick)“Our brains are wired for stories.” – Jane Tabachnick Today’s featured author is an award-winning content and publicity strategist, adjunct professor at NYC Fashion Institute, and one of the Top 100 people Online by Fast Company, Jane Tabachnick. Jane and I talk about good PR, how to become a “media darling” and more!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: What PR is. How Jane got started in PR The 2 Major Mistakes People Make When doing PR Why...
2021-08-1633 min
Going North PodcastSelfieCast #2 – “3 Ways to Uncover New Content” with Dominique Brightmon (@DomBrightmon)“Transmute your fear into intentional advancement.” – Dom Brightmon Today’s bonus episode features the host himself sharing some thoughts on how to uncover and create content from using your life experiences. Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why you should bet on yourself. Why you must create content and why it’s important. Why we must be conscious about the voices that have a major influence in our lives. How to reframe your sn...
2021-05-1723 min
Going North PodcastEp. 301.5 (SelfieCast) – “3 Tips to Creating Success” with Dominique Brightmon (@DomBrightmon)“God gives you gifts to gift it to other people and not for yourself to be selfish with it.” – Dom Brightmon Today’s bonus episode features the host himself sharing some valuable inspirational gems on creating your own version of success. Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: The 3 Phases of Creating Success Why gifting is powerful. How the Going North Podcast started. Why you must share your dreams with on...
2020-11-1223 min