Going North Podcast

“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 finish while reliving some of the painful memories from his time in the ArmyWho are Rich’s heroes and how they influence his lifeThree major lessons learned from starting, running, and growing his podcastRich’s Site: https://www.themisfitnation.com/Rich’s Books: https://a.co/d/0j9fRwDn | https://a.co/d/0bZjvs5dRich’s Podcast, “The MisFitNation”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-misfitnation/id1552307503?mt=2&ls=1The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop ma

"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!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to write this book and how it’s different from her first bookHow to have an empowered relationship with your moneyThe three relationships we have with our purchases and expensesWhy it’s okay for Christians to have money and be good stewards of itJulia’s top three lessons from starting, growing, and running her podcastJulia’s Site: https://juliamcarlson.com/Julia’s Book: https://a.co/d/0eyXDM5CJulia’s Podcast, “F

“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 inspired Lesley to become an entrepreneurWhat is Amazon Jail and how Lesley helps entrepreneurs get out of itSome of the challenges sellers face in the e-commerce landscapeHow her book came to be and the content creation process for finishing itLesley’s Site: https://riverbendconsulting.com/Lesley’s Book: https://a.co/d/0fY7OL2TThe 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

“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 influence her writingWhy every author needs a team when publishing their booksThe crucial role that marketing plays in a book’s successBeth’s Site: https://perfectionsaga.com/Beth’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D3JF1VXM/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: $Do

“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 importance of perseverance on your creative journeyWhy continuous learning is a must as an entrepreneurHow Cliff stays productive as a musician with a full-time jobHow faith plays a big role in his lifeThe importance of pursuing what brings you true happinessCliff’s Site: https://cliffbeachmusic.comCliff’s Book: https://a.co/d/0bjUpE47Cliff’s Music: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cliffbeach1/you-showed-me-the-way-2The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the mag

"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 and start a coaching businessThe importance of mindset in writing and coachingWhat lesson came from one of Dr. Nicole’s clients that enhanced her game as a coachWhat setback helped set Dr. Nicole up for more successDr. Nicole’s Site: https://nicolejanz.com/Dr. Nicole’s Book: https://a.co/d/07EwRcAYThe 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

“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:What it was like to have a traumatic upbringing only to get into an abusive marriageThe dynamics of narcissistic abuse and its effects on self-worth and perceptionThe crucial role that Dana’s faith and church community played in her healing processThe challenges of writing and publishing her first bookDana’s Site: https://danasdiaz.com/Dana’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C82VKHQX/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop

"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 bookHow Kayla scored her book deal through LinkedIn3 tips for individuals seeking to become digital nomadsKayla’s Site: https://writingfromnowhere.com/book/Kayla’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C962WYMW/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: @DBrightmo

“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 it plays a role in Itua’s writingWhat helped him to deal with the setbacks before getting his first book publishedItua’s Site: https://ituauduebo.com/Itua’s Book: https://a.co/d/7REUcR0The 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

“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 become more outgoingWhat is panentheism and how it shapes her thinkingWhat keeps her creativity muscles strongHer top 3 lessons learned from starting, running, and growing her podcastKirsten’s Site: https://bytesizedblessings.com/Kirsten’s Books: https://www.beastlybooks.com/s/search?q=Kirsten%20RudbergKirsten’s Podcast, “Byte Sized Blessings”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/byte-sized-blessings/id1533828698?uo=4The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop

"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 South AfricaWhy is self-awareness the foundation of all personal growth and developmentWhat lesson Louise learned from one of her coaching clients that improved her game as a coachWhat to do to regain your footing as an entrepreneur after hitting rockbottomThe concept of kind-sight and the importance of being kind to oneself and learning from past experiencesLouise’s Site: https://mowbraybydesign.com/Louise’s Book: https://a.co/d

"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 inspired her to write her book and what she learned about herself through the processHow Chloe balances her coaching business with IT consultingWhat is manifestation and what to do when you want to manifest somethingWhat major setback led to Chloe creating more successChloe’s Site: https://chloepanta.co/Chloe’s Book: https://a.co/d/cHgeC8fThe 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

“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 developing better sleep habits and its impact on your overall healthHow to create a sleep-conducive environmentDr. Stacey’s Site: https://staceyduckett.com/Dr. Stacey’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0954Z6FJQ/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: @DBrig

"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, the importance of embracing discomfort in your growth journey, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why it’s okay to deliver your message no matter how many times you think people have already heard it beforeHow she secured her TEDx talk opportunity What big setback Emily had in her career that ultimately set her up for successEmily’s top 3 lessons learned from her starting, running, and growing her podcastEmily’s Site: https://www.emilyjaenson.com/Emily’s Book: https://a.co/d/gMsm3oi

“Once I was clear on my purpose, my writer's purpose, and what the goal is for this book, everything fell into place.” – Jean Burgess, PhD Today’s featured author is a playwright, editor, and workshop presenter, Jean Burgess, PhD. Jean and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “That Summer She Found Her Voice: A Retro Novel”, the inspiration behind her novel, staying true to your writer's purpose, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What is a retro novelHow Jean discovered her passion for writing later in lifeWhat Jean learned about herself through writing her first fiction novelJean’s plans for a sequel and what her writing process is likeHow to define your writer's purpose and how it guides her publishing decisionsJean’s Site: https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/Jean’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BSVL65B4/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 supp

“That experience of being an outsider and someone that doesn't fit in is like the key to absolute success and making it in life if you know how to channel it.” – Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, attorney, keynote speaker, and conscious parenting expert, Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick. Haleh and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from Iran to the United States, the intricacies of writing and publishing children's books, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Haleh’s immigrant background built up her resilience muscleHow her law background plays a role in her book-writing processThe importance of keeping your childlike wonder alive and how Haleh does it for herselfHow early career challenges can lead to unexpected opportunities for growthHaleh’s Site: https://halehresnick.com/Haleh’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004CBGXDQ/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site

"I distinctly remember at one point, I wasn't really praying in a dedicated prayer space, but I said, 'Alright, God, I don't think I have a story, but you called me to this, so let me just start writing and see what comes out.'" – Amy Vogel Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, spiritual storyteller, story coach, literary consultant, and speaker, Amy Vogel. Amy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Teleosis: A Novel of Trauma & Transformation”, the importance of community-driven leadership, her transition from pastoral ministry to story coaching, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:3 major leadership lessons learned from her time in pastoral ministryHow Amy helps her clients uncover their hidden stories when they think that they don’t have anyHer experience transitioning from nonfiction to fiction writingThe similarities and differences between traditional and indie publishingAmy’s Site: https://www.amywvogel.com/Amy’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C3DKXGF5/allbooksThe openi

"We all can do things that people think are impossible.” – Owen Rex Daughtry Today’s featured author is a disability advocate, and board member, Owen Rex Daughtry. Owen and I had a chat about his book, “Different but Special”, living with Cerebral Palsy, how he stays motivated, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:The need for disability inclusion and accessibilityHow faith plays a major role in Owen’s lifeWhy you need a mentorOwen’s Site: https://www.instagram.com/empower_abillity/Owen’s Book: https://a.co/d/ggoYnnAThe 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.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Lik

“If this is the next 30 years of your life, is this enough?” – Genevieve PiturroToday’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a consultant, inspirational speaker, non-profit leader, purpose coach, and the founder of the Pajama Program, Genevieve M. Piturro. Genevieve and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, what inspired her to leave a corporate job to find her purpose in helping children, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Challenges and lessons learned in building a successful non-profitThe importance of leading with love and taking chancesWhy it’s okay to ask for helpWhat lesson from her coaching clients enhanced her game as a coachGenevieve’s Site: https://www.genevievepiturro.com/Genevieve’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Genevieve+Piturro&i=stripbooks&crid=16M0MNXX72FJR&sprefix=genevieve+piturro%2Cstripbooks%2C122&ref=nb_sb_noss_1Genevieve’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/JNBTnzwzpwo?si=JYQ94XYbbA73chytThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop mas

“Slow down and appreciate every single moment and every interaction you have.” – Dr. Michelle MaidenbergToday’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a mom, TEDx speaker, consultant, trainer, certified group therapist, Clinical Director, and the Co-Founder of the nonprofit 501c3 organization, “Thru My Eyes”, Dr. Michelle Maidenberg. Dr. Michelle and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Ace Your Life: Unleash Your Best Self and Live the Life You Want”, the challenges of sustaining behavioral change over time, the value of self-care practices, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Dr. Michelle’s early life experiences and desire to help others shaped her careerWhat is Dr. Michelle’s night routine for peak performanceWhat the ACE model is and how it facilitates sustainable behavioral changeWhat lesson from one of her students enhanced her game as a professorDr. Michelle’s Site: https://michellemaidenberg.com/Dr. Michelle’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B52CMK49/allbooksDr. Michelle’s