Going North Podcast

“You're not going to be happy every single day, but it's part of the human experience and it makes life meaningful." – Megan Conner Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom of 6, coach, and survivor, Megan Conner. Megan and I had a chat about her books, what inspires her mission to break generational cycles of trauma, leaving the Mormon church, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Megan’s experiences with trauma, including exposure to child pornography, and what helped her to heal from itThe characteristics of high-demand religions and the impact of leaving such groupsHow writing a book can provide therapeutic valueThe importance of making positive changes at any point in lifeMegan’s Site: https://third-verse.com/Megan’s Books: Megan’s Podcast, “The Midlife Revolution”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midlife-revolution/id1739616143The 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/Plea

“Everyone really has the ability to be their healthiest and their happiest. And it can be enjoyable to get there.” – Deborah Charnes Today’s featured author is a certified yoga therapist, award-winning communications specialist, and holistic coach, Deborah Charnes. Deborah and I had a chat about her book, “From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram: Wisdom for Mind, Body and Spirit”, how our challenges can become our greatest victories, some of the holistic practices and teachings from her gurus, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Deb made her transition from journalism and public relations to yoga therapyWhat inspired Deb to write her book and what she learned about herself after publishing itWhat big setback became Deb’s biggest setup for successThe importance of addressing the root cause of health issues for overall well-beingDeborah’s Site: deborahcharnes.com Deborah’s Book: https://a.co/d/05NDc28The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit

“Think of how many jobs the internet created that didn't exist 30 years ago. Web designer…there's so many jobs now, and it's going to be the same with AI, there are going to be so many different jobs developed to merge with and move forward with AI that, I mean, we haven't even conceptualized because we don't know all the possibilities that there are for this technology.” – Richard RosserToday’s featured award-winning author is a filmmaker, creative catalyst, AI Aficionado, app developer, master storyteller, educator, and the founder of AI Explained, Richard Rosser. Richard and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “ChatGPT Simplified: Non-Tech Beginners Guide to Understanding AI - Learn to Craft Effective Prompts and Create Compelling Content”, the importance of storytelling in business, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:His journey from winning a student academy award to working in the TV and film industry, including his work on "24."The evolving role that AI can play in enhancing your creativityHow AI

“The physical body affects the mental body, and the mental body affects the physical body. They're connected.” - Brigitte MarsToday’s featured award-winning international bestselling author is a mom, grandmother, herbalist, natural food chef, and nutritional consultant of Natural Health with almost fifty years of experience, Brigitte Mars. Brigitte and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health: Holistic Methods and Techniques for a Happy and Healthy Mind”, the importance of a colorful diet, tips for maintaining your brain health, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:The connection between physical and mental healthThe impact of environmental factors on mental and emotional well-beingHow natural remedies can be a game-changer for managing anxiety and panic attacksWhat to expect from her upcoming book, "Wildflower Child”Brigitte’s Site: https://www.brigittemars.com/Brigitte’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JOYSYU/allbooksThe opening track is title

"You don't know who needs to hear what you've written." – Stephanie FegerToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, book marketing strategist, professional speaker, and the Founder & Chief Strategist of emPower PR Group, Stephanie Feger. Steph and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her strategic approach to book marketing, the significance of concentrating on what's truly important in life, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Stephanie to become an authorWhy embracing simplicity can create more impactWhy a strategic focus and selectivity are required for marketing successHow faith plays a major role in her businessStephanie’s Site: https://stephaniefeger.com/emPower PR Group: https://empowerprgroup.com/Stephanie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07CV4S2R8/allbooksStephanie’s Podcast, “The emPowered Author”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-author-a-marketing-podcast-for/id1575362449The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous

"If you don't define to yourself what your goals are, you're going to end up serving someone else's goals, and that happens to a lot of people." – Dr. Michelle Rozen Today’s featured international bestselling author is a mom, wife, researcher, the most in-demand keynote speaker on change and growth in business and life, and America’s #1 expert on the psychology of change, Dr. Michelle Rozen. Dr. Michelle and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “The 6% Club: Unlock the Secret to Achieving Any Goal and Thriving in Business and Life”, the importance of not waiting for the right time to make changes, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Dr. Michelle to write her book and why only a handful of people reach their goalsTwo goal-achieving secrets of the top 6%Why starting small and being specific with your goals can lead to big changesDr. Michelle’s Site: https://www.drmichellerozen.com/Dr. Michele’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01LX5AVGB/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heat

“Every breakthrough I've ever had in my whole life came from effective communication.” – Aurora WinterToday’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a mom, creative serial entrepreneur, grief coach, Thought Leader Launcher, TV producer, and sought-after speaker, Aurora Winter. Aurora and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of reinvention, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What lesson Aurora learned from a client that leveled up her game as a coachHow stories make a significant impact when selling your product or serviceAurora’s pivot from nonfiction to fiction with her fantasy series "Magic, Mystery, and the Multiverse."3 steps to effective communication by using neuroscienceAurora’s Site: https://www.aurorawinter.com/Aurora’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001K8ZDMG/allbooksAurora’s Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magicmystery/fantasy-novel-magic-mystery-and-the-multiverse?ref=clipboard-prelaunchThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by

"I was quiet and not wanting to share because it was some tragedy that happened in my life, and I didn't want to remember that. And looking back on that now, 12 plus years later, after that decade of silence, so to speak, I realized that this is God's story that he specifically gave to me." – Morgan McCarverToday’s featured Christian author is multi-award-winning ceramic artist, Morgan McCarver. Morgan and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “God the Artist: Revealing God’s Creative Side Through Pottery”, how a major scoliosis surgery led to a ceramics career, the symbolism in her porcelain wildflower designs, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How did Morgan’s ceramics business lead her to write a bookWhen did her faith become real to her after growing up as a ChristianHer journey from introversion to becoming more extrovertedWhy faith and creativity can flourishMorgan’s Site: https://www.morganmccarver.com/Morgan’s Book: https://a.co/d/dd5FNFkThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous

“When you really understand how to program your mind, the amount of being able to just enjoy life is incredible.” – Brandy Gillmore Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a world-renowned Mind-Body healing expert, TEDx speaker, and Hall of Fame martial artist, Brandy Gillmore. Brandy and I had a chat about her book, “Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body: You Can Be Your Own Cure”, how she applied troubleshooting principles to her healing process, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Brandy’s transformative journey from being wheelchair-bound to mastering the mind-body connection for healingThe impact that emotions have on our physical healthHer top 3 lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastBrandy’s Site: https://brandygillmore.com/Brandy’s Book: https://a.co/d/cRVIyayBrandy's Podcast, “Heal Yourself. Change Your Life”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-yourself-change-your-life/id1478803461Brandy’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/5dEbqRYqY_0?si=z7CExU2z8DnY6yX6The openin

Anything that you wouldn't say to your best friend, stop saying it to yourself.Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, certified compassion coach, speaker, advocate for wives of heroes, and founder of the Service and Soul Community, Jenna Griffith. Jenna and I had a chat about her book, “Service and Soul: A Journey to Purpose for Military and First Responder Wives”, the importance of supporting the families behind the service members, her experience writing a bestselling book in six days, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Jenna’s passion for helping hero spouses of first responders and military membersWhat are some of the challenges faced by hero spousesWhy it pays to stay in touch with people as you go through lifeWhat major setback in Jenna’s life actually set her up for successJenna’s Site: https://linktr.ee/msjennagriffith?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=80ab2cc8-52bc-422c-bfe7-a5a8efe2cd2aJenna’s Book: https://a.co/d/hAjXyKyThe opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi

“Once I started making six figures working from home, I said, 'Hey, there's no turning back. I'm never going back into an office.” - Naresh VissaToday’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, curious workaholic, serial entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Krish Media & Marketing, Naresh Vissa. Naresh and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, how to stay productive when working from home, why he plans to run for president every four years, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why it’s okay to entrepreneurship a chanceWhat to keep in mind about your pricing strategy as an entrepreneurWhat copywriting is and how to do it well in your marketingNaresh’s Site: https://www.krishmediamarketing.com/Naresh’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00G5IU3C6/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R (@Rukunetsu). Use the following link to hear the full track and support his craft. https://on.soundcloud.com/62w8XPlease support today's podcast to keep this

"Storytelling helps the data go down." – Park HowellToday’s featured bookcaster is The World's Most Industrious Storyteller, TEDx speaker, and EMMY Award-Winning Brand Story Strategist, Park Howell. Park and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand”, the emotional impact of storytelling, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why storytelling is the key ingredient for brand successA simple yet powerful template for creating a narrative that truly resonatesThe five primal elements of a short story3 major lessons that Park learned from starting, growing, and running his podcastPark’s Site: https://businessofstory.com/Park’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09CX52WZY/allbooksPark’s Podcast, “Business of Story”: https://businessofstory.com/podcast/storytelling-tips-ignite-sales/The opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R (@Rukunetsu). Use the following link to hear the ful

" When you're eating for emotional reasons, you're eating because you're escaping how you feel." – Molly Zemek Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom, wife, Le Cordon Bleu trained executive chef, food sommelier, and Master-certified weight loss coach, Molly Zemek. Molly and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Decoding Your Emotional Appetite: A Food Lover’s Guide to Weight Loss”, her transition from professionally trained chef to life coach, the role that faith plays in her life, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Molly to write a bookHow Molly got away from using food and alcohol as emotional crutchesWhat lesson from her coaching clients enhanced her game as a coach3 major lessons learned from starting and running her podcastMolly’s Site: https://www.mollyzemek.com/Molly’s Book: https://a.co/d/5LylkWTMolly’s Podcast, “Weight Loss for Food-Lovers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-loss-for-food-lovers/id1500464977The opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu

"Everything happens for a reason, and everything will make sense at some point, because everything you're going through, good or bad, serves you in the end." – Christine Michaelis Today’s featured bookcaster is entrepreneur, communication expert, speaker, marketing and creative startup coach, and the founder of the Creative Start-Up Academy, Christine Michaelis. Christine and I had a chat about her books, overcoming her battle with burnout, the importance of taking digital detoxes, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What led Christine to become an entrepreneurWhy wellness needs to be part of your life game planThe biggest lesson learned from her world travels and how it has impacted her entrepreneurial journey3 major lessons learned from starting and running her podcastChristine’s Site: https://letstalk.training/Christine’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01M2ZSXIQ/allbooksChristine’s Podcast, “The Start-Up Student Podcast”: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startupstudentpodcastThe opening t

“For her to stand out that much, to be mentioned in mostly a patriarchal view of that time, she had to be exceptional. She had to be courageous and strong and intelligent and dynamic to make an impression on these people that have lasted for 2,000 years.” - Donna D. ConradToday’s featured award-winning author is a wife, journalist, activist, and teacher, Donna D. Conrad. Donna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her latest book, “The Last Magdalene: Book One of the Magdalene Chronicles”, her aim to give voice to marginalized and silenced women through her storytelling, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Donna to write about Mary MagdaleneWhat leadership quality can people today learn from Mary MagdaleneWhat Donna found during her research process that would surprise people about Mary MagdaleneWhy it’s important to have a good marketing strategy as an author Donna’s Site: https://donnaconrad.com/Donna’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00MAUDJDI/allbooks The opening trac

"Every setback is just another setup for something bigger, something better." – Heather GiduskoToday’s featured bestselling author is a mompreneur, wife, wellness superstar, motivational speaker, and a former NFL cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles, Heather Gidusko. Heather and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Girl with a Game Plan: From Benchwarmer to Superstar in 8 Weeks”, the power of self-belief, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How Heather’s experience as an NFL cheerleader contributed to her personal growth and professional achievementsThe relationship between motivation and actionWhy you must be your own coach and enlist assistant coaches to achieve more successWhat setback Heather had in business that set her up for more successWhat lesson from her coaching clients enhanced her game as a coach Heather’s Site: https://www.heathergidusko.com/Heather’s Book: https://a.co/d/9JHq2wI The opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R (@Rukunetsu).

"As human beings, it's our responsibility to help each other. It's not a choice, it's a responsibility.” – Dr. Amani BallourToday’s featured author is a mom, wife, pediatrician, and an internationally acclaimed humanitarian who advocates for women and children, Dr. Amani Ballour. Dr. Amani and I had a chat about her documentary turned book, “The Cave: A Secret Underground Hospital and One Woman's Story of Survival in Syria”, what it was like to be the only woman to run a wartime hospital, her resilience source, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:What challenges Dr. Ballour faced as a woman in leadership during wartimeHow Dr. Ballour found her footing after being forcibly displaced from SyriaThe ongoing need for awareness and support for helping those in need Dr. Amani’s Book: https://a.co/d/9nEEMzV The opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R (@Rukunetsu). Use the following link to hear the full track and support his craft. https://on.soundcloud.com/62w8XPlease

“We have to be wise when we have dreams that are important to us.” – Charlotte FriborgToday’s featured bestselling author is a mom, career and confidence master certified NLP and the Law of Attraction coach, keynote speaker, Certified NLP Master Practitioner, ballroom dancer, and black belt martial artist, Charlotte Friborg. Charlotte and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her experiences with moving from Denmark to the US, the importance of self-direction, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What led to Charlotte’s transition from Taekwondo to ballroom dancing3 lessons learned about life from ballroom dancingWhat major lesson did Charlotte learn from one of her clients that sharpened her game as a coachWhy it's never too late to embark on new endeavors  Charlotte’s Site: https://www.fulfilledworkingmom.com/Charlotte’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07QG3JHZ5/allbooks The opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R (@Rukunetsu). Use the follow

"We have an untapped whole portion of our mind that we haven't used yet, and intuition is the key to unlocking that and expanding our consciousness." – Kim Chestney Today’s featured bestselling author is an innovation leader, intuition teacher, and the founder of IntuitionLab, Kim Chestney. Kim and I had a fun chat about her book, “The Illumination Code: 7 Keys to Unlock Your Quantum Intelligence”, the importance of tapping into our intuitive senses, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How intuition can be a pathway to perceive beyond physical realityWhat Kim learned from ignoring intuition and how mistakes validate our intuitionWhat is quantum entanglementHow our individual experiences and perceptions shape the information we receive Kim’s Site: https://www.kimchestney.com/Kim’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001K88R06/allbooks The opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R (@Rukunetsu). Use the following link to hear the full track and support his

“Mini Meg was all about making books out of construction paper. I chose this path, and it's led me to a lot of really cool places and to meeting really amazing people.” – Meg JeritToday’s featured author is a poet, and educator, Meg Jerit. Meg and I had a fun on a bun chat about her 1st book, “The Moonies: Journey to the Total Solar Eclipse”, her advice for aspiring children's authors, her plans for future writing projects, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:The backstory of "The Moonies" and Meg’s personal experience with the solar eclipseSome tips for preparing to see the 4/8/24 solar eclipseHow life's unexpected turns can lead to new creative horizons Meg’s Site: https://www.megjerit.com/Meg’s Book: https://www.eclipseglasses.com/collections/get-eclipsed-book/products/the-moonies-journey-to-the-total-solar-eclipseSolar Eclipse Glasses: https://www.eclipseglasses.com/ The opening track is titled "Kareru R Daichi Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R (@Rukunetsu). Use the following link to hear the