Going North Podcast

"Writing is an endurance sport." - Amelia ForczakToday’s featured author is mom, wife, entrepreneur, content strategist, New York Times Bestselling Ghostwriter, and the Founder of Pithy Wordsmithery, Amelia Forczak. Amelia and I had a fun chat about her writing journey, getting the most mileage you can out of your content, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she became interested in ghostwritingHow she transitioned into full-time entrepreneurshipWhat to keep in mind about writing the back jacket/"about the book" text for your bookHow did her modeling experience transfer to her entrepreneurial pursuits Amelia’s Site: https://pithywordsmithery.com/Amelia’s Course/Field Guide: https://pithywordsmithery.mykajabi.com/field-guide The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPa

"Discontent is the cousin of covet." – Erin HarriganToday’s featured bookcaster is Christian Women's Business Coach, strategist, speaker, and entrepreneur, Erin Harrigan. Erin and I had a fun chat about her book, “Pursuing Success God's Way: A Practical Guide to Hustle with Heart”, how doing MLM led her to a more genuine relationship with Christ, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The 3 Ds to avoid in order to stay on the success trackThe most challenging thing about writing her 1st bookWhat biblical effectiveness is when it comes to timing? Her three biggest lessons from starting & running her podcast Erin’s Site: https://erinharrigan.com/explore/Erin’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pursuing-Success-Gods-Way-Practical/dp/1734737506Erin’s Podcast, “Redefining Hustle”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redefining-hustle-pursuing-success-as-a-christian-woman/id1455892487 The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mount

Find something that you like to do, get really good at it, and then stick to it.Today’s featured dark fiction author is Keith Anthony Baird from the UK. Keith and I had a chat about his books, how he deals with writer’s block, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he became a writerWhere Keith gets his inspiration fromWhy it pays to work on your craft early Keith’s Site: https://t.co/Bb8A2c7FDuKeith’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Keith-Anthony-Baird/author/B078TQD1J2?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY 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-brightmon&nb

Is your idea a good idea or a God idea?Today’s featured award-winning bestselling author is certified life coach, minister, motivational speaker, and radio show host, Dr. Eric Holmes. Dr. Eric and I talk about the upcoming Power of The Pen The Author’s Expo happening in Baltimore, MD on May 27th, 2023, the benefits of having endurance in your season of patience, and more!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:How he got the vision to do an Authors ExpoHow to make your God-given vision manifestHow to help make your event a success Why self-awareness helps you put out your best work Dr. Eric’s FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/eric.holmes.79462Dr. Eric’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADr.++Eric++L.+Holmes&s=relevancerank&text=Dr.++Eric++L.+Holmes&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1The Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-the-pen-the-authors-expo-tickets-543265621097 The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://up

“Motion creates momentum.” – Len TranToday’s featured author is award-winning speaker, black belt martial artist, trainer, and career & leadership Coach, Len Tran. Len and I had a fun chat about his first book, “Split Up by the Sea: A Vietnamese Refugee's Memoir of Survival and Hope”, how joining Toastmasters amplified his personal growth, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The most difficult part about writing his bookHow did his Toastmasters experience play into the writing of his bookThree major lessons learned from being a martial artistThe 3 Ps for staying on track Len’s Site: https://www.lenvtran.com/Len’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Split-Up-Sea-Vietnamese-refugees/dp/B0BHNFHDQ1 The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https:/

“How we communicate with each other is vital to human existence.” – Beth WonsonToday’s featured author is communication expert, speaker, consultant, leadership coach, and CEO and Founder of Navigating Challenging Dialogue®, Beth Wonson. Beth and I had a fun chat about her books, her 4-stage process for communicating effectively and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:What lesson learned from one of her coaching clients that made her a better coachHow to give genuine feedback without using the sandwich methodHow she keeps her mind and skills sharp Beth’s Site: https://ncdsolution.com/Beth’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BCP5D32Z/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=100a4c91-6580-4577-a4f2-9a359813888a&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDo

Leaders of the future know how to shift other people’s thinking and positively influence others. Today’s featured author is speaker, facilitator, thinker, ex-executive, and communication coach, Jay Williams. Jay and I had a fun chat about his books, why maximizing your communication skills is integral to better thinking, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What led him to become an executive coachWhy professional speakers should have published booksWhy your story is important regardless of what you go throughThe importance of trust and empathy in business Jay’s Site: https://www.jaywilliamsco.com/Jay’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jay-Williams/author/B09PGM18T3?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp:

Sometimes when things slow down or come to a screeching halt, it’s time to go within.Today's featured award-winning bestselling author is a fellow podcaster, shamanic healer, life catalyst, and warrior goddess facilitator, Kerri Hummingbird. Kerri and I have a fun chat about her new book, “Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity”, her 12-year journey to completing it, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What skills Kerri has been improving since her 2019 podcast appearanceWhat makes this book different from her other onesWhat are chill skills and how they can help you attain more  Kerri’s Site: https://kerrihummingbird.com/Kerri’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kerri-Hummingbird-Sami/author/B00FL0X5VK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueKerri’s Podcast, “Soul Nectar Show”: https://soulnectar.show/ The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbe

So you’ve published a book. That’s great! But what now? Because the book launch isn’t the end of its story. How do we keep selling it and even take it to the next level after publishing? We have Carolyn Choate, a marketing and sales funnel expert, to reveal the answers. Carolyn discusses the inspiration and highlights of her book, You Published A Book...Now What?. She shares her strategies for turning strangers into leads and leads into clients, helping you find the clearest path to success after publishing your book. She dives deep into the sales funnel, and how it can help you sell your book and even earn passively. She also shares strategies on how an author, or anyone else, can increase their impact, income, and influence after publishing their work. Tune in and discover what you can do after publishing. The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's po

“The more I try to lean in to follow Jesus, the more exciting my life gets.” – Susan GabrielToday’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, former activist, poet, and entrepreneur, Susan Gabriel. Susan and I had a chat about her books, dealing with setbacks as a writer, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Her advice for fellow Christians who want to start a faith-based businessHow Susan became a ChristianWhat made her an activist in her past life Susan’s Site: https://susanlouisegabriel.com/Susan’s Publishing Company, “Soul Sonshine”: https://soulsonshine.com/Susan’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Susan-Louise-Gabriel/author/B087753V48?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate

“It’s amazing when the world stops, what comes out.” – Angela ToddToday’s featured bestselling author duo is Angela & Charles Todd. Angela & Charles have a fun chat on Going North about their Money Mike & The Gang™ book series, teaching others (especially kids) about biblical money principles, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired them to publish books about money principlesWhy most people are unaware they have a money problem until it’s too lateThe importance of speaking positive words over and to your childrenWhat one thing millionaires and billionaires do every morning Angela and Charles Todd’s Site: https://moneymikeandthegang.com/Angela and Charles Todd’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VX3PBKL?binding=hardcover&ref=dbs_m_mng_rwt_sft_thcv_tkin The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this

“If you’re not self-aware and you don’t really know all of your strengths and you don’t know your risks, or your passion, you’re wandering and you make a lot of career mistakes.” – Nancy ParsonsToday’s featured bestselling author is award-winning Thought Leader, executive coach, speaker, and the CEO/Founder of CDR Companies, Nancy Parsons. Nancy and I had a chat about her books, alleviating the fears of AI Coaching, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The two major reasons why leadership is broken in a lot of companiesWhy self-awareness is a must for your careerHow do men leaders' personality risk factors differ from women’sHow do people respond to being coached by an avatar Nancy’s Site: https://cdrcompanies.com/Nancy’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0752WPJ8X/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=5c4702c3-96be-4648-8a8e-7fa39f131842&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mount

Don’t waste your years by staying fearful and keeping yourself away from living your dreams.Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, Theta healer, teacher, and advanced certified Psychic Medium, Tracey Escobar. Tracey and I had a fun chat about her book, “You Can Be A Medium: How a Red Couch Led Me to Mediumship and Turned My Pain into Purpose”, why being a medium led her to be more scared of living people as opposed to dead people, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What made her want to become a writerThree major lessons learned from starting and running her podcastHer advice for folks who want to turn their true passions into a businessHow living people are scarier than dead peopleTracey’s Site: https://theredcouchmedium.com/Tracey’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Be-Medium-mediumship-ebook/dp/B0B8QKBNRH/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3HQCA8VH3CLYK&keywords=you+can+be+a+medium&qid=1659708036&sprefix=you+can+be+a+me,aps,286&sr=8-3&redirectFromSmile=1Tracey’s Podcast, “Metaphysical Happy H

“It’s not going to kill you to actually look at something that hurts in your life.” – Mandy CapehartToday’s featured bookcaster is mom, wife, speaker, and certified grief and life coach, Mandy Capehart. Mandy and I had a chat about her book, “Restorative Grief: Embracing Our Losses Without Losing Ourselves”, how to move through grief beyond the linear 5 steps model, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What led Mandy to become a Grief counselorWhat it means to be grief literateWhat folks get wrong about griefWhy there’s no true timeline for griefThree major lessons learned from starting and running her podcast Mandy’s Site: https://www.mandycapehart.com/Mandy’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Restorative-Grief-Embracing-without-ourselves/dp/B096TRSSG1/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1622754319&sr=8-1Mandy’s Podcast, “Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restorative-grief-with-mandy-capehart/id1583949156?uo=4 The opening track is titled “Check

We all need a mortality check from time to time to get our stories out there.Today’s featured international bestselling author is a New England-to-SoCal transplant, and the co-founder of the Horror Writers Association (HWA) San Diego chapter, KC Grifant. KC and I had a chat about her book, “Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger”, gaining confidence as a writer, and more!  Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to make horror her genre of choice as a writerHer advice for aspiring writers and how she found the courage to writeHow she balances work, life, and writingHer plans for upcoming books KC’s Site: www.KCGrifant.comKC’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01B3O66AY/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=5fd09b5b-2cd8-42d2-a6cc-d89fcf59bb84&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep t

“You can have a great twist, you can have a scary atmosphere, but it’s the characters that you have to bring to life in order for a book to work.” - Jerry RothToday’s featured award-winning author is father, and husband, Jerry Roth. Jerry and I talk about his book, “Throwing Shadows: A Dark Collection”, what makes a good book, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why he decides to write horror novelsHis advice for aspiring writersHow he makes time to write as a dadWhat drives jerry to keep creating his characters Jerry’s Site: https://www.jerryrothauthor.com/Jerry’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B088KTYMZH/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=707f40ec-ffa7-4b53-8d9e-0549aa6e454e The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.b

“Pain does not have to have the final answer when God is involved.” – Emily BernathToday’s featured award-winning author is a Christian and an advocate for sexual assault survivors, Emily Bernath. Emily and I had a chat about her books, faith, regaining purpose after being a sexual assault survivor, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to write books when she hates books

“Creativity is a tool to get through life happier and healthier.” – Mary Potter KenyonToday’s featured award-winning author is inspirational public speaker, workshop presenter, certified grief counselor, and Therapeutic Art Coach, Mary Potter Kenyon. Mary and I had a fun chat about her book, “Called to Be Creative: A Guide to Reigniting Your Creativity”, what research tells us about creativity, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The biggest myth about creativityHow can practicing creativity be a healing toolHow her writing process evolved after publishing many booksWhat to expect from her next book Mary’s Site: https://marypotterkenyon.com/Mary’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APBBJY/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=ccc50c0b-5c67-4856-9788-1ff85f7e444b&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today

“You don’t ask, you don’t get.” – Victoria Pelletier Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, C-Suite Executive, award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, Diversity & Inclusion Leader, Personal Branding Expert, and Board Director, Victoria Pelletier. Victoria and I had a fun chat about her book, “Unstoppable: Stories of Change Makers Who Dare To Make A Difference”, the gift of mentorship, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What keeps her motivatedOne lesson from a boss helped her to advance her leadership ability Her advice for folks that want a mentor or to be mentoredWhat setback Victoria had that became a setup for her to have more successVictoria’s Site: https://victoria-pelletier.com/Victoria’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Unstoppable-Stories-Change-Makers-Difference-ebook/dp/B07YCTSDCS?ref_=ast_author_dpThe opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSYPlease support today

“Surround yourself with people that are doing what you want to do, and you can do it too.” - Zeona McIntyreToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is licensed realtor, Real Estate Investor, and world traveler, Zeona McIntyre. Zeona and I had a chat about her book, “30-Day Stay: A Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Mastering the Medium-Term Rental”, dealing with setbacks in business, and more! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:How she got her start in real estateHer process for writing her book with her co-author, Sarah WeaverWhy representation is important for inspiring others. Especially in real estate.2 lessons learned from starting her podcast Zeona’s Site: https://www.zeonamcintyre.com/Zeona’s Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/30-day-stayZeona’s Podcast, “Invest2FI”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/invest2fi/id1538674461 The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1