Going North Podcast

“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 You’ll Learn:The four pillars of leadershipWhat inspired Dr. Anthony to write his first bookSome of the challenges with maintaining diversity efforts within organizationsThe role that self-awareness plays in addressing "blind spots" in leadershipDr. Anthony’s Site: https://sixthgearconsulting.com/Dr. Anthony’s Book: https://a.co/d/8srmywNThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill

"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 success and not cockinessWhy perseverance and creativity are important when maintaining a professional approach in writingThe two marketing must-haves as a writerChristopher’s Site: https://www.christophergreyson.com/Christopher’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00EA8SV18/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. http

“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 Time Productivity and Sanity”, his journey from law school to becoming a successful entrepreneur, creating structures to protect your time, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why embracing an entrepreneurial mindset is integral for career growthWhy mentorship and continuous learning are important for entrepreneurs who want to advanceWhy it’s ok to be ruthless with your time. Especially as a business owner.3 lessons learned from starting, running, and growing his po

“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 a role in her life, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Kim to write her book and publish itThe role that journaling plays in self-reflection and growthOne of the biggest lessons that Kim learned from one of her clients that enhanced her game as a coachWhat helped Kim with writer’s blockKim’s Site: https://www.kimmosimanwellness.com/Kim’s Book: https://a.co/d/ajg0n3eThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd).

“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 the significance of communityThe importance of being heard and understoodWhat it was like meeting his father at 36 and how this experience shaped his understanding of fatherhoodThe power of authenticity and community in your personal development journeyJ.R.’s Site: https://jrmartinez.com/J.R.’s Book: https://a.co/d/iJbwd87The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's

“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 inspired her bookHow her experiences as a nurse shape her writingWhy patience and clarity are essential to the writing processHow faith plays a major role in her writingDr. Lisa’s Site: https://www.drlisadorsey.com/Dr. Lisa’s Book: https://a.co/d/c0J6m9cThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep th

“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 produce a forward-thinking mentalityWhat is written energy and how it has the power to transform your lifeHow grief can be a catalyst for resilience and inspirationLaura’s Site: https://thescienceofempowerment.com/Laura’s Book: https://a.co/d/0Qu38j0The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrigh

"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 self-careJanice’s favorite little self-care activity that you can add to your daily routineHow technology and social media impact your self-awareness and emotional healthJanice’s Site: https://janicemcwilliams.com/Janice’s Book: https://a.co/d/8FC5bpe50 Quick Self-care Ideas from Janice: https://hormonesoupresource.com/The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://ma

"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-publishingHow her PR company, BadRedHead Media startedWhy you should grow your reader list as a writer via substackSome strategies for effective book marketing and author brandingRachel’s Site: https://badredheadmedia.com/Rachel’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004KTY7Q0/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/

“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 families and the medical communityCoping tools for dealing with grief and mental health strugglesThe role that faith and gratitude can play in the grief-healing processAdvice for self-care and recognizing signs of distress in healthcare workersBetsy’s Site: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-gall-2b6462a/Betsy’s Book: https://a.co/d/ibCS9hhThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craf

“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 happiness and purpose are not limited resourcesHow your purpose evolves over timeWhy pacing yourself accordingly is integral to your successLeo’s Site: https://www.ltbourne.com/Leo’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07TPSKK7H/allbooksLeo’s Podcast, “Pushing Your P's”: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k46Z8r3d9SwIxkTpjH1ru?si=3f04c926f1e44c8aThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Pleas

“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 Scott to finally write his first bookHow personal discovery has a puzzle-like, non-linear natureThe challenges and rewards of pursuing your true callingThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running his podcastHow faith plays a major role in his lifeScott’s Site: https://inspiredstewardship.com/goingnorth/Scott’s Book: https://a.co/d/2tfc3tsScott’s Podcast, “Inspired Stewardship”: https://in

“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 about lifeWhat inspired her "Author vs. AI" projectThe impact of artificial intelligence on the writing industryThe importance of human creativity in storytellingHow Alison balances family life with her writing careerAlison’s Site: https://www.alisonmcbain.com/Alison’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01BQZ9IDW/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep thi

“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 more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Dr. E to publish an annual anthology to share women's storiesSome of the challenges faced by women in corporate environments and the need for empowermentThe difference between a sponsor and a mentorDr. E’s advice for seeking mentorship and sponsorship for career advancementHow to build an identity beyond your job titleHow to effectively self-manage your side hustle while working a 9-5Dr. Elizabeth’s Site:

"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 joyJoanna’s Site: https://www.blissyjoy.com/Joanna’s Book: https://a.co/d/7ebH9h3The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.c

“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 strong support systemSome things Cathelina does to combat depressionHer advice for other depressivesHer future writing plans and how to stay updated on her workCathelina’s Site: https://cathyscross.wordpress.com/Cathelina’s Book: https://a.co/d/ik0JtJrThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashA

“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 Things You’ll Learn:Her journey to becoming a doctor and her inspiration for writing booksThe value of negative feedbackHow being raised with Christianity and Buddhism influence her moral codeWhat Dr. Momoko learned about herself through her book writingHow to live a more holistic lifeDr. Momoko’s Site: https://momokowrites.com/Dr. Momoko’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CFCJP6BY/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop m

“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 Men"Why persistence is required when it comes to publishing your booksSome of the benefits of breathwork and meditationSusan’s Site: https://www.susanglenney.com/Susan’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07V3FZW3C/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy

“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 aboutWhat inspired Erin to become an award-winning author when she’s not a big fan of nonfiction booksWhat setback Erin used as a setup for successThe six principles of strategic authenticityErin’s Site: https://www.bauthenticinc.com/Erin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08W6JC869/allbooksErin’s Podcast, “b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck”: https://www.bauthenticinc.com/podcastErin’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6Le9WMZ2MYThe opening track is titled "

“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 authenticHow to go from actor to producer in your lifeWhy should we be connected in body, soul, and spiritThree major leadership lessons learned from his time as a pastor Randy’s Site: https://www.randyadkinsjr.com/speaker/Randy’s Book: https://www.randyadkinsjr.com/speaker/product/produce-on-purpose-book/ | Use the code goingnorth to save 25% off!! The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visi