Going North Podcast

“Sometimes when you are a high achiever, you wait for a big win, and we really need to celebrate these smaller wins that happen along the way.” – Neelu Kaur Today’s featured author is a corporate facilitator, wellness and leadership coach, NLP certified executive coach, and burnout management specialist, Neelu Kaur. Neelu and I had a fun on-a-bun chat about her 1st book, “Be Your Own Cheerleader: An Asian and South Asian Woman's Cultural, Psychological, and Spiritual Guide to Self-Promote at Work”, the impact of Cultural Upbringing on Self-advocacy, overcoming burnout, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How to tap into your inner cheerleaderHow our cultural expectations can impact our ability to self-promote and advocate for ourselvesHow can self-advocacy lead to success in your career and personal lifeSome tips for avoiding burnoutWhat setback led to Neelu’s greatest success Neelu’s Site: https://www.neelukaur.com/Neelu’s Book: https://a.co/d/ax6L2vR The opening track is titled "Money Trees"

“Through drumming, I found my voice in many different ways.” – Clementine MossToday’s featured author is a wife, musician, spiritual counselor, nondenominational minister, Vipassana meditator, and the founder of Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella, Clementine Moss. Clementine and I talk about her book, “From Bonham to Buddha and Back: The Slow Enlightenment of the Hard Rock Drummer”, how music can play a big role in your personal transformation, and more from the Shaman of Citrus! Key Things You’ll Learn:How drumming and meditation are interconnectedWhat led to Clem starting her Led Zeppelin tribute band, ZepparellaThe importance of setting boundaries and reclaiming personal power through spiritual counselingWhat was Clem’s biggest setback that set her up for successWhy trust is integral to communicating with love Clem’s Site: http://www.clemthegreat.com/Clem’s Book: https://a.co/d/18idFQoZepparella’s Site: https://www.zepparella.com/ The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimou

"Working hard and really putting in the effort and training yourself to be what you want to be can yield the results that you want." – Steph Katzovi Today’s featured author is mom, wife, exercise enthusiast, and former strategic communications consultant, Steph Katzovi. Steph and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Hurricamp!”, the importance of keeping an idea journal, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Steph’s affinity for children's literature and how she became a children’s book authorHer experience as a speechwriter and how it helped her develop storytelling skillsSteph’s writing process and how she avoids writer's block Steph’s Site: https://stephkatzovi.com/Steph’s Books: https://a.co/d/1Dz30by 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 C

“It's important for kids to see themselves in books they read.” – Tonya Duncan EllisToday’s featured award-winning bestselling author is mom, wife, freelance writer, speaker, and diversity advocate, Tonya Duncan Ellis. Tonya and I had a chat about her books, her commitment to children's literature, the importance of learning about history, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The major reason for Tonya selling over 150,000 booksHow she balances book writing and motherhoodThree mistakes to avoid as an author when promoting your book(s)Tonya’s biggest setback that led her to more success Tonya’s Site: https://tonyaduncanellis.com/Tonya’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084GKH6BC?binding=hardcover&ref=dbs_m_mng_rwt_sft_thcv_tpbk 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:

Trust yourself more.Today’s featured award-winning author is mom, and pet lover, Christine Milkovic Krauss. Christine and I had a fun on a furry-tastic bun chat about her meowgical books, fostering and adopting animals, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her children’s book seriesHer creative process for writing her booksThe importance of good artwork as a children’s book authorThe process of finding permanent homes for animals Christine’s Site: https:// www.christinemilkovickrauss.com Christine’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSV25KNP?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1702013234&sr=8-1Serenity Now Cabin: https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/949954655316269397?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=cfd7f7dd-e3ef-43da-b0ad-69193a649a21 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'

“Email is still king in terms of getting a hold of people. Second only to texting a person on their personal phone number…if you're giving somebody your email address, that means you're serious about what they've got, and that's a responsibility that people need to take very seriously.” - Stephanie CansianToday’s featured author is wife, copywriter, email marketing coach, numismatist, and remote work enthusiast, Stephanie Cansian. Stephanie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “Change the World in $10 or Less”, her weight loss journey, writing better emails, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Her weight loss journey and what helped her to get away from the diet yo-yo for goodThe inspiration for her first book and what to expect from her next bookHer top three tips for writing better emails Stephanie’s Site: https://www.stephaniecansian.com/Stephanie’s Book: https://a.co/d/icF4Xqu The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). B

Always beware when you hear mayhem and catastrophe being blamed on wind and water because human beings are almost always hiding behind those words.Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a wife, grandmother, community organizer, disaster resilience leader, and founder of levees.org, Sandy Rosenthal. Sandy and I had a chat about her book, “Words Whispered in Water: Why the Levees Broke in Hurricane Katrina”, her campaign to change engineering education, lessons learned from starting a podcast, and more! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:What inspired Sandy’s book and the process of writing itHow Sandy started her organization, Levees.org, with her son after Hurricane KatrinaThe importance of teaching engineering failures in schoolsThree major lessons learned from starting her podcast Sandy’s Site: www.sandyrosenthal.netSandy’s Book: https://a.co/d/jevcnnVSandy’s Podcast, “Beat the Big Guys”: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oCEr7XdkBVIFOs0WjEqTY?si=4e0c5fee96a64af3 The opening track is titled "Money T

"Your story might be the lifeline someone out there needs." – Tyler WittkofskyToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is an award-winning marketing and communications professional, publisher, and mental health and travel blogger, Tyler Wittkofsky. Tyler and I had a fun chat about his books, the importance of normalizing mental health, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why it’s important to normalize mental health conversations and build supportive communitiesWhy Tyler started a publishing companyAdvice for new writers and the importance of perseverance and self-beliefHow he overcame addiction to become a better person Tyler’s Site: https://linktr.ee/tylerwittkofskyTyler’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07QGWDPVR/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=d6cfb5ea-19a8-4dc2-b5a5-07dac163c92d&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdrTyler’s Podcast, “Cook The Books”: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SXd0yFMBMXIVODl7rID8E?si=7e5f449e3c4b4438 The opening track is titled "

"When our thoughts fail us, when those stories and beliefs get in our way, principles serve as a bright beautiful light that helps to guide our journey along the way." – Mary Katherine MoralesToday’s featured author is a mom, wife, speaker, certified trainer, university fundraiser executive, and the Founder of the Woman of Principle Community, Mary Katherine (MK) Morales. MK and I had a fun chat about her book, “Becoming Woman of Principle: Transforming Your Mind, Living Courageously, and Rising to Your Call”, her journey from addiction to recovery, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why mentorship is required for your next level of fulfillmentHow to build powerful connections and overcome challengesWhy the 1% Principle is a tool for successful leadersThe role that faith played in her recovery MK’s Site: https://www.womanofprinciple.com/MK’s Book: https://a.co/d/dyUL46x The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his

“You are more original than you think you are.” – Ken LizotteToday’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, literary agent, thought leader architect, and founder of Emerson Consulting Group, Inc., Ken Lizotte. Ken and I had a fun chat about his book, “The Speaker's Edge: The Ultimate Go-To Guide for Locating and Landing Lots of Speaking Gigs”, how to unleash your inner thought leader, his insights on the changing landscape of speaking engagements, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The process of creating a book proposal and how publishers make decisions on whether to publish a book Why aspiring authors should produce a winning proposal before writing their business book to completionThe benefits of having a book. Especially as a professional speakerThe five pillars of thought-leading and how they can elevate careers Ken’s Site: http://thoughtleading.com/Ken’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001ITX1EO/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=24baa396-45b1-4956-be77-0efa499cc3c3&a

“You are a lot more fortunate than everybody in the cemetery.” - Joe De SenaToday’s featured New York Times bestselling author is a father, husband, entrepreneur, ultra-endurance addict, and the Founder and CEO of Spartan Race, Joe De Sena. Joe and I had a fun chat about his books, his unconventional method of writing books, the importance of aligning actions with a higher purpose, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What helped Joe to develop his resilient mindsetThree important lessons he has learned from hosting his podcastThe importance of understanding your WhyHow the brain is wired to avoid discomfort Joe’s Site: https://www.spartan.com/Joe’s Email: joe@spartan.comJoe’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00I12B4UO/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=30c0d53e-297e-4004-88a3-945cc3e185a8&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdrJoe’s Podcast, “The Hard Way w/ Joe De Sena”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-way-w-joe-de-sena/id952870930 The opening track is titled "Money Trees"

"I knew that if in that darkest moment, if I was going to be kept alive, there was a reason for it, and I knew life wasn't going to be what it had always been, it wasn't going to be this painful thing.” – Amanda BlackwoodToday’s featured bestselling multi-genre bookcaster is a human trafficking survivor, artist, speaker, voice actress, and trauma recovery mentor, Amanda Blackwood. Amanda and I had a chat about her book, “Custom Justice”, the misconceptions surrounding human trafficking, the power of writing as a healing tool, and tons more! Key Things You’ll Learn:Some of the myths and misconceptions about human traffickingHow speaking up about her experiences helped her healing processThe importance of forgiveness and finding healthy relationships after traumaWhy asking for help is a sign of strength Amanda’s Site: https://detailedpieces.com/Amanda’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B078T1V8M7/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=0bd507ce-e820-4038-9bb6-e700c102b14e&store_ref=ap_rdr&re

"God is my source, not my bank account." – Donna Renay PatrickToday’s featured Award-Winning Author is a musician, worship leader, keynote speaker, and award-winning radio host, Donna Renay Patrick. Donna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, genuine faith, how difficult times can reveal our true selves, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:When Donna’s faith became real for herWhat lesson she learned from one of her students that makes her a better teacherThe importance of understanding the sacrifices that come with a calling Donna’s Site: https://donnarenaypatrick.com/Donna’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B009623QOU/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=bfddfc0a-99f3-4c82-a29c-45902d0b7789&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr 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: $DomBrightmonDonat

“Being a caregiver is somewhat like being Sherlock Holmes, being a detective and having to figure out and through the process of elimination, narrowed down what's bothering them, what they need or what they want.” – Lisa SkinnerToday’s featured bestselling author is behavioral specialist, adviser, public speaker, and Certified Dementia Care Trainer, Lisa Skinner. Lisa and I had a chat about her book, “Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's: Its Secret Faces”, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Lisa’s personal experience with her grandmother's dementia and how it inspired her career pathSymptoms and experiences of dementia Tips for caregivers of individuals with dementia Lisa’s Site: https://truthliesalzheimers.com/Lisa’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-Alzheimers-Secret-Faces/dp/1957344148/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1699335763&sr=1-2 The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the mag

"Grief is love and when it's really love, it doesn't go away just because somebody dies." - Emily Thiroux ThreattToday’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is a widow, speaker, grief expert, and founder of the Grief and Happiness Alliance, Emily Thiroux Threatt. Emily and I had a chat about her latest book, “The Grief and Happiness Handbook”, how she discovered her love for writing, alternative ways to offer condolences, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why grief and happiness are two sides of the same coinHow writing can have a positive impact on your personal growth and outlook on lifeWhat led to her first book opportunity and what she learned from working with a traditional publishing company Emily’s Site: https://lovingandlivingyourwaythroughgrief.com/Emily’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09X2PPRNF/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=eb7c0693-93fb-40e6-a791-df4a92c53e25&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdrEmily’s Podcast, “Grief & Happiness”: https://podcasts.apple.com

“Writing is kind of mixing the genres and seeing what kind of new things you can think of.” – Luna Rey HallToday’s bonus featured award-winning multi-genre author is poet, Luna Rey Hall. Luna and I had a chat about their book, “The Patient Routine”, the potential effects of AI on writing, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:How their poetry background influenced their shift to writing horror The inspiration behind their novella, "The Patient Routine." The importance of originality and giving proper credit in writing Luna’s Site: https://lunareyhall.com/Luna’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Luna+Rey+Hall&i=stripbooks&crid=X86OX20N4RG2&sprefix=luna+rey+hall%2Cstripbooks%2C120&ref=nb_sb_noss 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 Coffe

Have fun and be determined.Today’s featured award-winning author is a first generation Canadian, grandmother, book lover, world traveler, developmental editor, and editorial consultant, Jane Baird Warren. Jane and I had a fun chat about her book, “How to Be a Goldfish”, her journey of becoming a writer, the challenges of writing a second book, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:3 big lessons learned from traveling the globeWhy determination is a requirement to be a successful authorHer advice for aspiring writers Jane’s Site: https://www.janebairdwarren.com/Jane’s Books: https://a.co/d/eCh5XY7 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://www.teepublic.co

"Sometimes you get the result you want and sometimes you get the result you need to learn your lesson." – Regina HuberToday’s featured author is an inspirational speaker, polyglot, serial entrepreneur, world traveler, Multicultural Transformational Leadership Coach, and Founder & CEO of Transform Your Performance, Regina Huber. Regina and I had a chat about her book, “Speak Up, Stand Out and Shine: Speak Powerfully in Any Situation”, the significance of energy in business situations, her signature framework Powerful Leadership Transformation (PLT), and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How her experiences in dance have influenced her approach to business and leadershipThe importance of honoring one's passions and making work more meaningfulThe four pillars of effective leadershipHow focusing on energy can enhance presence and impact in meetings Regina’s Site: https://www.transformyourperformance.com/Regina’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00B9FWTLS/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=2a142a

“Even with business stuff, we have to listen to our gut just as much as we do when we're writing.” – Amy WallenToday’s featured bestselling author is a novelist, memoirist, teacher, editor, and pie baker, Amy Wallen. Amy and I had a dessert-filled chat about her book, “How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies: Sweet & Savory Secrets for Surviving the Writing Life”, the unexpected inspiration behind her first novel, the necessity of following your intuition, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Amy's love for pie baking and its connection to her writingAmy’s experience of searching for the right literary agent and the importance of researching to find the right fitWhat she learned from not following her intuition when it came to writing a sequel to her first bookThe importance of perseverance and supporting others in the writing industry Amy’s Site: https://www.amywallen.com/Amy’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Amy+Wallen&i=stripbooks&crid=1AR1HJLNOPLO7&sprefix=amy+wallen+%2Cstripbooks%2C98&

“Human beings, as much as we say we evolve in many ways, we make the same mistakes over and over and over again with history repeating itself.” – Oksana KukurudzaToday’s featured author is a mom, world traveler, and management consultant, Oksana Kukurudza. Oksana and I had a chat about her upcoming book "Sunflowers Bend But Rarely Break", the importance of our roots, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What fuels her writingWhat it was like growing up with family on the other side of the Iron CurtainHer parents' experiences during World War II & their resilience in the face of adversity Oksana’s Site: https://sunflowersrarelybreak.com/Oksana Books: https://a.co/d/4mWHHvr 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/