Going North Podcast

“Writing your story is an incredibly empowering act." – Alison WearingToday’s featured multiple award-winning bestselling author is playwright, performer, world traveler, yogi, writing coach, and the creator of Memoir Writing Ink, Alison Wearing. Alison and I had a fun on a bun good chat about her books, her journey to Iran, why storytelling is powerful, and more!  Key Things You’ll Learning:The importance of approaching different cultures with an open mind and heartWhy it’s valuable to rethink what is considered normal through travel experiencesHow writing a memoir can empower othersThe main obstacles that Alison helps her clients overcome when it comes to writing their memoirs  Alison’s Site: https://www.alisonwearing.com/Alison’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001KEBYGE/allbooks The opening track is titled "Money Trees" 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 podca

“I speak very vividly in the book about redemption, because my dad at one point did seek redemption, and God did give it to him. God gives everybody a second chance and he took it.” – Felicity NicoleToday’s featured international bestselling author is a mom, wife, mentor, keynote speaker, and the Creator & Editor-in-Chief of, “She Is You” magazine, Felicity Nicole. Felicity and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Pieces of Me”, her path to healing after overcoming childhood trauma and domestic violence, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:The process of writing her memoir and how she dealt with the emotional challenges during the editing processHow faith plays a role in her lifeWhat inspired Felicity to start "She Is You" magazineThe importance of forgiveness Felicity’s Site: https://sheisyoumag.com/Felicity’s Book: https://a.co/d/8NJ7r7B The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft.

"Everything you want is on the other side of fear. So, whatever you're afraid to try, whatever you're afraid to fail at, or to embarrass yourself, or don't want to make a mistake, just do it." - Dr. Laura SicolaToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, TEDx speaker, executive communication coach, trainer, and leadership and influence expert, Dr. Laura Sicola. Dr. Laura and I had a fun on a bun hat about her book, “Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice”, her evolution from the structured world of academia to the dynamic realm of business, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The value of mastering foreign languagesThe critical role effective communication plays in leadershipThree major lessons learned from podcastingHow to be more effective and authentic when connecting with others through a screenWhat was Dr. Laura’s biggest setback in business that became her biggest success Dr. Laura’s Site: https://laurasicola.com/Dr. Laura’s Book: https://a.co/d/1Ky8uP3Dr. Laura’s Po

"We are sending an image of ourselves through our words." - Erin LebacqzToday’s featured author is international educator, communication expert, and speaker, Erin Lebacqz. Erin and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book “High-Value Writing: Real Strategies for Real-World Writing”, the importance of emotional intelligence in writing, strategies to build confidence in your writing, and tons more to elevate your communication game!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How writing can affect our personal and professional relationshipsThe challenges of transitioning from academic to workplace writingHow to make your email messages more receivableWhy AI tools are not the holy grail of writing effectivelyWhat major setback actually was a setup for Erin’s success Erin’s Site: https://www.highvaluewriting.com/Erin’s Book: https://a.co/d/aTN7KeHErin’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HighValueWritingUnlock the Secret to Writing Like a Boss! Let Confidence Shine through Your Writing: https://youtu.be/toPuT2hsm6

"Luck is the ability to take the correct action in an opportunity." - Victoria M. GallagherToday’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 book, “Attract Good Luck: Learn How to Control Your Life and Get What You Want”, how she got into writing books, the concept of programming our minds to attract good luck, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why your words have the power and potential to shape your realityHow aligning desires, thoughts, beliefs, and actions can lead to incredible resultsSome tips for becoming the perfect match for opportunitiesHow to reframe your complaints3 major lessons Victoria learned from starting, running, and growing her podcast Victoria’s Site: https://victoriamgallagher.com/Victoria’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07H7SFG3

“We wanted to do something that created a personal impact for women and men, and that's where our book kind of bloomed out of.” – Lisa CoxToday’s featured bestselling bookcasting duo are both moms, wives, keynote speakers, coaches, direct sales experts, and entrepreneurs, Erin Lopez and Lisa Cox. Erin, Lisa, and I had a fun on a bun chat about their book, “I Decide: The Happy Little Guide To Living Your Best Life”, using setbacks as growth opportunities, the impact that faith plays on their lives, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The inspiration behind the "I Decide" MovementThe process behind writing their bookThe impact of gratitude and setting intentions for the dayWhat Erin and Lisa learned from their coaching clients that enhanced their abilities as coaches Erin & Lisa’s Site: https://www.idecidebook.com/The Book: https://a.co/d/gWNYMLdErin & Lisa’s Podcast, “The I DECIDE Darlings”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-i-decide-darlings/id1710433825 The opening track is titl

“As a writer, if you want to have a book published, you really need to decide and go with that choice of 'I'm going to make this happen.’” – Caroline Fernandez Today’s featured award-winning Canadian author is mom, blogger, content creator, and founder of The Parent Club, Caroline Fernandez. Caroline and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of author collaboration, balancing your social media presence when it comes to self-promotion, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How Caroline managed to publish her books while being a stay-at-home momWhy Kid Lit books have a longer shelf life than most booksSome success tips for new and emerging authorsHow collaboration benefits authors in the book publishing industry Caroline’s Site: http://www.carolinefernandez.ca/Caroline’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0034P99QY/allbooks The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft

“There's never a defined time when you can start something new.” – Farah FlisherToday’s featured bestselling author is a mom, world traveler, avid baker, and yogi, Farah Flisher. Farah and I had a chat about her book, “Meher & Me: A Mother-Daughter Relationship Memoir About The Life We Choose For The Lessons We Will Learn”, the power of personal storytelling, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Farah to become an authorFarah’s 3 main lessons learned from traveling around the worldFarah’s advice for aspiring memoirists Farah’s Site: https://www.farahpress.com/Farah’s Book: https://a.co/d/8Qhq4kk The opening track is titled "Money Trees" 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:/

“The things you need to stop doing are more impactful in your life than the things that you need to start doing.” – Dominic "Slice" Teich Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, entrepreneur, Fighter Pilot, US Air Force veteran, and Civilian & Military Instructor Pilot, Dominic "Slice" Teich. Dom and I had a chat about his books, how faith plays a major role in his life, his journey from the military to entrepreneurship, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The inspiration behind the single seat wisdom book seriesThe importance of starting the day with intention using the PED methodWhy it pays to align your business decisions with a bigger purposeWhy would someone use fighter pilot knowledge to help them in other walks of lifeDom’s advice for fellow Christian business owners Dom’s Site: https://singleseatmindset.com/Dom’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B097QHQRJY/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=747c2a18-7bb6-4c99-861c-d025e560ed7f&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap

"It's not just fear of failure that's holding people back, it's the blame that happens afterwards." – Dustin StaigerToday’s featured author is father, husband, business growth strategist, workplace culture advocate, award-winning marketer, and the principal partner at The People Brand, Dustin Staiger. Dustin and I had a chat about his book, “Blame This Book: Rescue Your Workplace Culture from Toxicity & Scapegoating”, the pervasive issue of blame in the workplace, its impact on employee engagement, and the importance of fostering a culture of responsibility and accountability. Key Things You’ll Learn:How blame can lead to disengagement and toxicity in the workplaceSome strategies on how to address blame constructivelyWhy blame is a universal issueHow to overcome the fear of failureThe three P's that create a blame death spiral and how to avoid them Dustin’s Site: https://thepeoplebrand.com/Dustin’s Book: https://a.co/d/62P59Tu The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chi

"Once I changed my relationship with myself, from not liking who I was to accepting and changing what didn't work for me, it changed my relationships with everyone else." – Martin SalamaToday’s featured author is a father, entrepreneur, speaker, certified professional coach, and Architect of The Warriors L.I.F.E. Code, Martin Salama. Martin and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Worrier To Warrior: 7 Steps to UNCOVER The Warrior Within and Live Incredibly Full Everyday”, the meaning of "L.I.F.E.", and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What led Martin to become a life coachWhat is the Warriors Life Code and how it can transform your mindsetThe difference between self-consciousness and self-awareness Martin’s Site: https://connectwithmartin.com/Martin’s Book: https://a.co/d/0F7ahQy The opening track is titled "Money Trees" 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

“Books are such a powerful thing. Whether it's nonfiction or fiction, it's a way of seeing into the universe that you wouldn't have seen before.” – Zoë RouthToday’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a wife, leadership futurist, speaker, trainer, and facilitator, Zoë Routh. Zoë and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of maintaining a positive and joyful outlook on life, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why your belief system around money and business may need to change if you want success as an entrepreneurWhy curiosity and playfulness are importantThe challenges and learning process involved in transitioning from non-fiction to fiction writing3 major lessons Zoë learned from starting, running, and growing her podcastZoë’s biggest setback that set her up for success Zoe’s Site: https://www.zoerouth.com/Zoe’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008JIKAXC/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=f1a97622-6ba7-4c2c-9283-db2116331021&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdrZoe

"You don't regret the things that you did; you regret the things you never did.” – Magda KayToday’s featured author is a speaker, certified Theta Healer, Tantra yoga teacher, intimacy expert, and the Founder and Dean of The School of Intimacy, Magda Kay. Magda and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “No More Faking It: A Woman’s Guide to Getting the Love, pleasure and fulfillment she deeply desires”, why authenticity is crucial for personal growth, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What influenced Magda to start her healing and personal development journeyLessons learned from the process of writing and publishing her 1st bookHow to embrace your originality more oftenWhy your time is valuable and it’s okay to go through some pain to embrace your dreams Magda’s Site: https://magdakay.com/Magda’s Book: https://a.co/d/fRFiNEF The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net

“If you want to go further, you go together. And that's around giving people the opportunity to not just have a seat at the table, but a voice in the room.” - Velma KnowlesToday’s featured best-selling author is a Human Behavioral Expert, and multi-certified executive coach, Velma Knowles. Velma and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Valuable Leader: Seven Steps to Greater Growth, Value, and Influence”, the role of faith in leadership, the three phases of life, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Velma to become an authorThe seven foundational traits and principles of becoming a valuable leaderWhy listening and communication are important for successful leadershipThe value of having a coach or mentorWhat lesson learned from one of Velma’s clients that has enhanced her coaching abilities Velma’s Site: https://velmaknowles.com/Velma’s Books: https://amzn.to/3OGA1h4 The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure

“When you can love yourself, that love is the gift and the treasure you never ever let go.” - Dr. Kyomi O’ConnorToday’s featured award-winning author is a former pediatric dentist, Universalist, lifetime student, and Practicing Buddhist, Dr. Kyomi O'Connor. Kyomi and I had a chat about her book, “A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant's Search for Home and Self”, how writing helped her process her grief, the negative effects of self-inflicted criticism, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How to write a focused and authentic memoirHow Buddhism plays an important role in her lifeThe importance of forgiveness and resilience in the face of traumaWhat to expect from Dr. Kyomi’s next book Kyomi’s Site: https://kyomioconnor.com/Kyomi’s Book: https://a.co/d/78myGbHKyomi’s SubStack: https://kyomi.substack.com/ The opening track is titled "Money Trees" 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'

“Morning pages saved my writing life.” - Liz MugaveroToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a creativity coach, animal lover, corporate communications consultant, and the founder, the founder of the Creativity Lab, Liz Mugavero AKA Cate Conte. Liz and I had a fun on-a-bun chat about her books, the importance of having fun instead of striving for perfection as a writer, embracing your creative powers as a writer, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Liz’s love for writingWhy it’s valuable to have a supportive community of like-minded writersLiz’s biggest setback that actually sets her up for successHer top three lessons learned from starting and running her podcast Liz’s Site: https://cateconte.com/Liz’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00A852SFC/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=627a4828-cc0f-4b69-be2b-4c97efa6ccbc&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdrLiz’s Podcast, “Get Writing Podcast”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-writing-podcast/id1673553137?uo=4 The ope

“You are worth every single minute you put into yourself and your health” – Pam ShermanToday’s featured international bestselling author is a mom, wife, Certified Personal Trainer, fitness instructor, nutrition guru, and motivational speaker, Pam Sherman. Pam and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of listening to your body, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What led Pam to write seven books within a yearWhy long-term health and wellness needs to be the goal instead of short-term weight lossThree tips for folks who want to get back into BC (before covid) shapeWhy strength training and meditation should be a part of your wellness habits Pam’s Site: https://www.theperfectbalance.guru/  | Use the Code, “LOVE100” in all caps to receive a discount on Pam’s short 6-lesson audio course.Pam’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B078HKGMV9/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=fa1bf518-d9c5-4174-a584-980c49b6cfbc The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous

“Business leaders or organizational leaders tend to think that the goal of appreciation is just to make people feel good…and that's good. We want that to happen. But really, the main goal is to create a functional, effective organization.” – Dr. Paul WhiteToday’s featured international bestselling author is an experienced psychologist, business consultant, leadership trainer, thought leader, and a highly sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Paul White. Dr. Paul and I had a chat about his book, “The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People”, the impact of authentic appreciation on employee retention, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:How Dr. Paul applied the concept of love languages to workplace relationshipsThe language of quality time and its differences across generationsWhy it pays to balance both focusing on tasks and people in a business settingThe consequences of not showing appreciation and how it can impact the overall work environmentHow faith pl

"Improv is play, it's playing as an adult with everything … it's in a supportive place and there's not really many places where you can just go hey how's it going? I'm a robot and I got sausages for hands and everyone's going to agree with you." – Keith SaltojanesToday’s featured bestselling author is a Guinness World Record Holder for 150 hours of improv, comedian, teacher, and the visionary force behind Improv-LA, Keith Saltojanes. Keith and I had an uber fun on a bun chat about his book, “The Improv Mindset: How to Make Improvisation Your Superpower for Success”, how improv skills can help you navigate difficult situations, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What is the improv mindset and what makes it magicalHow Keith became the Guinness World Record Holder for 150 hours of ImprovWhat helped Keith to finally publish his book after ten years Keith’s Site: https://keithsaltojanes.com/Keith’s Book: https://a.co/d/4AqcPho The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop m

“It's selfish if you don't become the best version of you for other people.” – Kevin DupreeToday’s featured author is a father, husband, mentor, youth pastor, and keynote speaker, Kevin Dupree. Kevin and I had a fun on a bun conversation about his first book, “It's Game Time: A Game Plan for Abundant Living”, the importance of understanding our intrinsic value, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired him to complete his first bookWhat is "give and go" and the importance of internal transformationThree major lessons learned from being a youth pastorWhy sweet potato pie is a transformational resource Kevin’s Site: https://www.kevindupreespeaks.com/Kevin’s Book: https://a.co/d/7yHpQac The opening track is titled "Money Trees" 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: