Going North Podcast

"Wellness is a topic that deserves a lot of conversation and I think sometimes it's either taken for granted or we just don't know the right steps to take. Our mental wellness, our physical wellness, our spiritual wellness is critical.” - Carolyn LebanowskiToday’s featured bestselling author is mom, wife, future yogi, and Strategic Business Leader for nonprofit spiritual institutions, Carolyn Lebanowski. Carolyn and I had a fun chat about her story from the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, how her wellness journey improved after moving to Portugal, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why Carolyn and her husband choose the ex-pat life in PortugalHer experience of discovering she had high blood pressure and the importance of regular check-upsThe importance of understanding hereditary factors and potential risks when it comes to your healthHow Carolyn turned to yoga and mindfulness practices to manage her stress Carolyn’s Site: https://www.bizcatalyst360

"We can all head that direction (north) and every day you just take one step towards the life you want to live." – Andy VargoToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is father, motivational speaker, life-change coach, and comedian, Andy Vargo. Andy and I had a fun chat about his story from the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, the importance of embracing one's unique qualities, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired his story choice for the bookWhy it’s okay to embrace and own your quirks and differencesThe value of everyday stories and connections in writing The significance of sharing struggles and lessons learned to help others Andy’s Site: https://www.awkwardcareer.com/The Books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCNZD5YT?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkAndy’s Podcast, “Own Your Awkward”: https://open.spotify.com/show/15rtIxRSpKIkxRnZ48Cv2e The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https:/

"It's very fulfilling to be there for others and to help others in whatever it is that you're good at, whatever it is that sparks you. If you can find a way to use that to be there for others, it's a twofer.” - Marinda DennisToday’s featured award-winning author is wife, mom, professor, nature lover, and editor, Marinda Dennis. Marinda and I had a lively chat about her book, “Love Lingers Still: A Haunting Anthology of Lost Loved Ones”, the limitations of artificial intelligence when it comes to writers, her journey of healing through writing, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How Marinda transmuted the pain from her daughter's death The joys & challenges of putting an anthology togetherWhy you must have a good editor for your work and what to consider before hiring an editor3 major lessons learned from the classroom as a professor Marinda’s Site: https://www.energy-threads.com/Marinda’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Lingers-Still-Haunting-Anthology/dp/1959879006/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_enco

“Bad things happen to good people, but it's really how you deal with that adversity and overcome it.” - G.S. GerryToday’s featured award-winning author is US Navy veteran, father of five, husband, cybersecurity expert, and tattoo enthusiast, G. S. Gerry. Gerry and I had a fun chat about his book, “Meth Murder & Amazon (A Humorous Real Life Nightmare)”, how his house was mistaken for a meth lab, his faith journey, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:His writing process for his worksHow to embrace unexpected opportunitiesWhy his house was mistaken for a meth lab and how it inspired his first book Gerry’s Site: https://gsgerry.com/Gerry’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09S8TZBXG/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=844e085d-0611-4321-b6de-7672d28bc3ad&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-itLicense code: OLUCPMP4LR8AQ2XC Please support today's podcast to keep this

"Fear kills fun." – Mike MontagueToday’s featured bookcaster is award-winning international speaker, corporate trainer, virtual game show host, MC, DJ, and the Global Head of Content at Sandler Training, Mike Montague. Mike and I had a fun-filled chat about his books, the benefits of incorporating play into your professional life, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The 5 C's of FunHow Mike’s career led to a passion for playfulnessHow playfulness contributes to physical and mental conditioningHow failure and overcoming challenging situations build confidence Mike’s Site: https://mikemontague.com/Mike’s Book: https://www.sandler.com/sandler-books/linkedin-book/Mike’s Podcast, “Playful Humans”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dom-brightmon-writer-speaker-podcaster/id1547084858?i=1000554813854 The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-itLicense code: OLUCPMP4LR8AQ2XC Please support today's podcast to keep this

"Your creation gives you feedback on where to go." - Michaell MagrutscheToday’s featured bookcaster is multimedia Artist, creativity-awareness educator, and human behavior expert, Michaell Magrutsche. Michaell and I had a fun chat about his book, “The Smart of Art: A New Art Consciousness To Awaken Our Enthusiasm For Art”, the power of human dialogue, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why play is important when it comes to creativityWhy does art & creativity always bring us closer to humanityThe importance of adaptabilityThe importance of staying present in the moment Michaell’s Site: https://michaellm.com/Michaell’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01JGZIRW2/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=46aa6b99-39af-4686-9700-913b14039ee3&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdrMichaell Podcast, “THE SMART OF ART”: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaellart The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-itLic

"Equality in the realm of relationships is the kiss of death.” - Andre ParadisToday’s featured bestselling author is father, husband, relationship coach, NLP Coach, speaker, ordained minister, and workshop leader, Andre Paradis. Andre and I had a fun chat about his books, why masculinity is not the problem, but a lack of it is, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How Andre got into relationship coachingThe difference between men and boysWhat "toxic" masculinity really isWhat Andre learned from his clients that makes him a good coach How our cultural beliefs make love relationships harder than ever Andre’s Site: https://projectequinox.net/Andre’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Passion-Profit-Kyle-Wilson/dp/0998312568#customerReviewsAndre’s Email: andrecoaching1@gmail.com The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-itLicense code: OLUCPMP4LR8AQ2XC Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! Cash

"True love is willing to sit down and have an honest and diplomatic conversation about what you're actually feeling and thinking." - Angeline M. HartToday’s featured bestselling author is a decorated master-certified relationship coach, mom, wife, and reiki master, Angeline Hart. Angeline and I had a fun chat about her book, “Gorillas Make Great Lovers!: Escape the Dating Jungle, Find an Ideal Man, and Create a Life-long Love Affair”, her journey to becoming a relationship expert, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The inspiration behind her book title and the idea of "manimals"How past painful relationships can affect future romantic relationships and the patterns that people tend to repeatHow timeline therapy can help build new neural pathways in the brain to break free from negative patterns Angeline’s Site: https://www.relationshipmaster.com/Angeline’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gorillas-Make-Great-Lovers-Life-long/dp/1533499659/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= The op

“Ultimately, we're put on the earth to get along with each other. It ultimately betters our experience and the experience of those around us." – John WillkomToday’s featured bestselling author is father, husband, and John Willkom. John and I had a fun chat about his 2nd book, “No Fear In The Arena: Travis Diener's Unrivaled Leadership and Competitive Drive”, why marketing matters when it comes to being an author, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why he made former NBA player Travis Diener the star of his latest bookThe most challenging part of writing a book and the process of marketing itHis new website, WonderfulBooksAboutSports.com, and its mission to help indie authors and sports writers John’s Site: https://bio.link/johnwillkomJohn’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Fear-Arena-Unrivaled-Leadership-Competitive/dp/B0BPW3BFMP/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-fe

“This is why we got into teaching, to help people who want to do something good beyond themselves, not just make money, but do something good beyond themselves.” - Nancy K. Napier, PhDToday’s featured award-winning author is distinguished professor, inspiring speaker, and executive coach, Nancy K. Napier Ph.D. Nancy and I had a fun chat about her book, “The Bridge Generation of Việt Nam: Spanning Wartime to Boomtime”, embracing the beginner’s mind, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The benefits of being a beginner and how it influences her teaching approachThe value of seeking guidance from experts in the learning processWhat Nancy learned from helping to start Vietnam’s first international standard business school in Hanoi Dr. Nancy’s Site: https://www.nancyknapier.com/Dr. Nancy’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001HPVH54/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=97d79250-e1f3-454e-9df7-7df7587657fa&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from

“This earthly walk we're on is not for the faint of heart. And, you know, not always the easiest, softer way. I think I'm going to read the fine print when I come in next time.” – Susan GoldToday’s featured bestselling author is mom, consultant, coach, and decorated endurance athlete, Susan Gold. Susan and I had a fun chat about her book, “Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom”, some lessons learned from the entertainment industry, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why observation is a key to getting more people to buy-in to your ideasHer rough childhood and how it helped her develop her intuitive abilitiesHow her ex-husband became her greatest guruWhat helped Susan break through her initial hesitation to write her book Susan’s Site: https://www.susangold.us/Susan’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Family-Transforming-Childhood-Freedom/dp/1735898163/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (

"Writing groups have been a great way to improve my writing and get feedback. It really helps to have a deadline and fellow writers to hold you accountable." – Kimberly SullivanToday’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, traveler, and former radio and television journalist, Kimberly Noel Sullivan. Kimberly and I had a fun chat about her books, life in Italy, and more indie author goodness! Key Things You’ll Learn:The importance of finding time for writing even with a busy scheduleThe value of feedback from beta readers and fellow writersThe benefits of having writing partners in different genresKimberly’s book promotion strategies and her love for connecting with readers Kimberly’s Site: https://kimberlysullivanauthor.com/Kimberly’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09FFRKYHS/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=25c9f55e-7fd5-46bc-b558-0844c2cab1d2&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://upp

"Life gets really boring if you don't challenge yourself to try something new." – Rod BournToday’s featured author is father, husband, speaker, entrepreneur, and Lead Ninja of Down Set Lead, Rod Bourn. Rod and I had a fun chat about his first book, “Down Set Lead! : The Ultimate Playbook for Building Your Leadership Confidence”, the importance of mentoring, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why everyone needs two mentorsThe inspiration behind his bookHis writing process for the book and the importance of editingWhy authenticity and adaptability are important in business Rod’s Site: https://downsetlead.com/Rod’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Down-Set-Lead-Leadership-Confidence/dp/B0BLL6Y2XP/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1667788022&sr=1-1 The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-itLicense code: OLUCPMP4LR8AQ2XC Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDona

"Don't allow fear to dictate your output." - Bridget Cook-BurchToday’s featured New York Times & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author is a mom, wife, speaker, trainer, and humanitarian, "The Book Whisperer", Bridget Cook-Burch. Bridget and I had a fun chat about her books, her near-death experience, the importance of getting your message out into the world, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The importance of compassion and deep storytelling in booksWhat lesson Bridget learned from her clients that made her a better coachOne major pitfall to avoid when writing your bookHow faith plays a significant role in Bridget’s life journey Bridget’s Site: https://www.yourinspiredstory.com/Bridget’s Books: https://www.yourinspiredstory.com/aboutInspired Writer’s Retreat: https://inspiredwritersretreat.com/ The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-itLicense code: OLUCPMP4LR8AQ2XC Please support today's podcast to keep

"Our heart is our GPS system." - Tracey WhittetToday’s featured author is Certified Spiritual Healer, Multidimensional Body Balancer, Reiki Master, and Creative Wellness Instructor, Tracey Whittet. Tracey and I had a fun chat about her book, “The Magi Within: Unlocking The Gifts Of The Inner Self”, the concept of spiritual hygiene, balancing corporate life with energy work, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How the transition was from corporate to full-time energy healingWhat is Transmosis Healing and the process of performing itHow a Sip & Paint Party led to a published bookThe concept of spiritual hygiene and its connection to the greater whole Tracey’s Site: https://traceywhittet.com/Tracey’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Magi-Within-Unlocking-Gifts-Inner/dp/1530931959/ The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-itLicense code: OLUCPMP4LR8AQ2XC Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! Ca

“I was inspired to write this children's book that I didn't come up with…God sent it to me as an answer to my own prayers.” – Colleen FaulToday’s featured author is wife, special needs advocate, and Christian mompreneur, Colleen Keefe Faul. Colleen and I had a heartwarming chat about her book, “God's Precious Gift: A Special Needs Child”, her journey from frustration to fulfillment, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why you must trust your intuitionWhat inspired her to write a children's bookColleen’s faith and how it guided her through difficult timesThe importance of finding community Colleen’s Site: https://www.godspreciousgift.com/homeColleen’s Books: https://buy-colleen-keefe-fauls-book.square.site/s/order?shipping=true The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-itLicense code: OLUCPMP4LR8AQ2XC Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a C

“If you want to lead people. If you want people to buy into you, you have to have a strong sense of identity.” - Tom KeresztiToday’s featured author is industry influencer, speaker, educator, mentor, and fellow certified member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, Tom Kereszti. Tom and I had a chat about his book, “C-Suite and Beyond: The 4 Keys To Leadership Success”, how Christian entrepreneurs can succeed in business, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How faith and Christian principles play a significant role in running a successful businessThe importance of building personal relationships and understanding local customs when conducting business internationally3 questions to ask yourself to gain clarity and lead a more successful and fulfilling life Tom’s Site: https://www.leadershipdisciples.com/Tom’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/C-Suite-Beyond-Keys-Leadership-Success/dp/1400227011/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppb

Acting can serve you in real life.Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is keynote speaker, patient advocate, certified coach, and founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, Andrea Wilson Woods. Andrea and I had a chat about her book, “Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days”, how she turned grief into a mission to fight liver cancer and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:Her motivation for starting Blue FaeryThe importance of early detectionSome of the risks and causes of liver cancer3 major lessons learned from running her podcast Andrea’s Site: https://www.andreawilsonwoods.com/Andrea’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Off-Bald-Life-Days/dp/1544504616/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Andrea’s Podcast, “Cancer U Thrivers Podcast”: https://podcast.cancer.university/Going Through Changes by Eminem: https://youtu.be/T6T_94qjp5g The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-itLicen

“If you're having a bad day, just have a great conversation. It costs nothing and anyone can do it." - Robin DreekeToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is father, husband, professional speaker, trainer, facilitator, and retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, Robin Dreeke. Robin and I had a fun chat about his books, the importance of meaningful conversations, humility as a leader, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How Robin went from US Marine to an FBI Master Spy RecruiterThe power of combining stoicism and empathyHow you never know how you impact people3 major lessons learned from running his podcast Robin’s Site: https://www.peopleformula.com/Robin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0041C169C/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b6f25f31-d77e-45d7-af90-2f70f6e347ca&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdrRobin’s Podcast, “Forged By Trust”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1610396982?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&l

“If you want to be a writer, you just have to write. If you want to be an artist, you just have to make art. If you want to be a singer, sing. We can find our passions and we can do what we want to do.” - JoAnna BaananaToday’s featured author is mother, marketer, learner, writer, and avid reader, JoAnna Baanana. JoAnna and I had a chat about her story from the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, her personal journey as a domestic violence survivor, and advocate for other survivors, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her story choice for the book How she found the courage to write her memoirHow meditation gifted her with two major life lessonsThe transformative effects of therapy JoAnna’s Site: https://linktr.ee/joanna_baananaThe Books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCNZD5YT?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk The opening track is titled “I Feel It” by Bosnow from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/i-feel-it