Going North Podcast

When we find something that connects us, those things that separate us can become unimportant.Today’s featured award-winning author is a wife, mother, grandmother, and fellow podcast host, Teri M. Brown. Teri and I talk about her book, “An Enemy Like Me: A German-American Family’s Joys and Sufferings During WWII”, why we need to focus more on the commonalities that we share as people, and more!!  Key Things You’ll Learn:What Teri wishes that she had done differently with her first book launchWhat skills has Teri been adding to her skillset since publishing her last novelWhat to expect from her new book ad the inspiration behind itThe power of finding commonality with others Teri’s Site: https://www.terimbrown.com/Teri’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Teri-M-Brown/e/B09NZKWTGG/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk 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 podcas

“The biggest danger with cybercrime is overconfidence.” - Robert KerbeckToday’s featured award-winning author is an actor, corporate spy, and the founder of the Malibu Writers Circle, Robert Kerbeck. Robert and I had a fun chat about his book, “Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street”, why secret corporate information is so valuable, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he became a corporate spy for the FBISome tips for folks who don’t want to fall victim to cybercrimeHis advice for writers looking to publish their booksWhat setback Robert had that led to a big success Robert’s Site: https://www.robertkerbeck.com/Robert’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-Kerbeck/author/B07X9VKJDL?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

“Show up so that the inspiration can arrive.” - Jennifer Elizabeth MooreToday’s featured award-winning bestselling bookcaster is Empathic Mentor, healer, and Master EFT Trainer for EFT International, Jennifer Elizabeth Moore. Jen and I have a fun chat about her book, “Empathic Mastery: A 5-Step System to Go from Emotional Hot Mess to Thriving Success”, some encouragement for fellow writers, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she got into writing3 Lessons she learned from hosting a podcastHow to become an “overnight sensation”.What it means to be an empath Jennifer’s Site: https://empathicmastery.com/Jennifer’s Books: https://empathicmastery.com/book/Jennifer’s Podcast, “Empathic Mastery Show”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empathic-mastery-show/id1576799720?uo=4 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

“Grief is a process, but it is not permanent.” - Portia BookerToday’s featured fellow bookcaster is award-winning journalist, digital media producer, and mental health advocate, Portia Booker. Portia and I had a lighthearted conversation about her book, “Finding Grace within Grief: Her Transition...My Transformation”, some tips on how to deal with grief, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why grief is a unique journey and what it taught PortiaHer tips for others going through griefHow to have true clarity Portia’s Site: https://linktr.ee/portiabkrPortia’s Book: https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1665929514723s 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: ht

Instead of growing into who you want to be, pull out that person you want to be.Today’s featured author is a father, husband, top lawyer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Braeden Anderson. Braeden and I talk about his new book, “Black Resilience: The Blueprint for Black Triumph in the Face of Racism”, overcoming childhood abuse, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What it was like playing Division I basketball while completing a law degreeWhy he had to re-read his book for inspiration to get it publishedThe difference between publishing your book with a traditional publishing house and going the hybrid routeWhy it’s okay to talk about black success Braeden’s Site: https://kbraedenanderson.com/Braeden’s Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Black-Resilience/K-Braeden-Anderson/9781637585078Braeden’s Podcast, “The Braeden Anderson Show”: https://the-braeden-anderson-show.simplecast.com/ The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https:

“People use the scriptures to get married but they don’t use it to stay married.” – Larkin WeberToday’s featured Christian author couple are motivational speakers, entrepreneurs, grandparents, and the founders of Difference Makers 225, Larkin and Shirley Weber. Larkin and Shirley have a chat with Dom about their books, how to have a strong relationship with your spouse, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What helps you have a lasting relationship with your spouseTwo things that folks need to have in order before tying the knotWhy great marriages are not 50/50 Larkin and Shirley’s Site: https://www.gottobedifferent.com/Larkin and Shirley’s Books: https://shirleyweber.bandcamp.com/merch 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.buym

Every single person has the innate ability to become a good leader, and the only thing you have to do is tap this power deep within you. If you can embrace an executive mindset, you can rise to the challenge - right now. You don't have to wait for someone else to acknowledge your talents. April Armstrong, a certified expert facilitator and master executive coach, is a strong believer in this concept. She wrote all about it in her book, The Day One Executive. She joins Dom Brightmon to discuss how to behave and perform like a high-level executive on the go. April discusses the best ways to make yourself feel seen, be heard, and recognized as the skilled leader you truly are. 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/dombright

“I control the input; God controls the impact.” - Cory CarlsonToday’s featured bonus bestselling bookcaster is a father of 3, husband, entrepreneur, and executive coach, Cory Carlson. Cory and I had a fun chat about his books, why coaching is important if you want to reach your next level of excellence, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How he got into the coaching businessHow he used his setbacks to set him up for success by writing his first bookThe power of being present in your mind and in your spiritWhy knowing your identity is importantWhy it’s important to Win At Home First Cory’s Site: https://www.corymcarlson.com/Cory’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cory-M.-Carlson/author/B07SZ9Z3RP?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueCory’s Podcast, “Win At Home First”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/win-at-home-first/id1506018600 The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. to listen to the full track and downl

“Before you participate in anything, do your research.” - Susan McCeldryToday’s featured author is a grandma, wife, speaker, bible teacher, and licensed cosmetologist, Susan McCeldry. Susan and I had a chat about her book, “Heaven's Joy: The Seeking and Saving of a Runaway Psychic”, finding peace after traumatic events, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she became a ChristianThe main weapon in spiritual warfare that turns you away from GodHow dabbling in the occult almost destroyed her marriage and life Susan’s Site: https://susanmcceldry.com/Susan’s Book: https://susanmcceldry.com/product/heavens-joy-book/ 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  You May Also Like… Ep. 605 – “Love Is” with Kim Sorrelle: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-605-love-is-with

“If you have a secret your whole life and you’ve been threatened to never share it, it’s almost like you lose your voice and in that, you lose yourself.” – Cindy BenezraToday’s featured author is a mom, wife, luxury event planner, inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and sexual abuse survivor advocate, Cindy Benezra. Cindy and I had a chat about her book, “Under The Orange Blossoms: An Inspirational Story of Bravery and Strength”, self-calming techniques to cope with post-traumatic stress, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What led her to become a sexual abuse advocateHow she was able to finish her memoir while writing through traumaSome tools that have helped Cindy through her trauma  Cindy’s Site: https://www.cindytalks.com/Cindy’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Under-Orange-Blossoms-Inspirational-Strength/dp/B09GJPFSM8 Opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPG

“Success is found by the people that are willing to do the things others are too scared to do.” – Donnie BoivinToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is entrepreneur, speaker, and CEO and Founder of Success Champions and Success Champion Networking, Donnie Boivin. Donnie and I had a fun chat about his book, “F*cked to Focused: Taking Your Business From Growth Mode To Ultimate Scale”, how podcasting saved his business, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he got into entrepreneurshipWhy failure should be viewed as an experimentWhat business experiment became one of the biggest wins he’s had thus far as an entrepreneur3 major lessons learned from starting and growing his podcastsWhy people need to treat their business development like a farmer Donnie’s Site: https://donnieboivin.com/ Donnie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B084BXPWND/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=eabd3b81-5260-494c-a245-50187e327bc6 Opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free f

Be bold and continuously get better at your craft.Today’s featured bonus author is a husband and retired US navy veteran, Andre Lewis Carter. Andre and I had a chat about his book, “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea”, his advice for fellow writers, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired him to writeHis research process for finishing his bookWhat Andre is working on nextHis advice for fellow writers looking to get published Andre’s Site: https://www.andrelewiscarter.com/Andre’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Between-Devil-Deep-Blue-Sea/dp/1636140750/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1621883594&sr=1-1 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,

“The worse thing you can do is give people a message and not give them what the next steps are.” - B. Keith Haney Today’s featured fellow Christian bookcaster is a grandfather, husband, and ordained pastor, B. Keith Haney. Keith and I talked about his book, “One Nation under God: Healing Racial Divides in America”, tackling critical race theory in the church, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why race is a deep topic and how Keith likes to tackle it from a biblical perspectiveWhat is critical race theory3 major lessons learned from running his podcast Keith’s Site: https://alightbreaksthrough.org/Keith’s Book: https://www.cph.org/one-nation-under-god-healing-racial-divides-in-america-downloadableKeith’s Podcast, “Becoming Bridge Builders”: https://becomingbridgebuilders.buzzsprout.com/1252394/11195617-four-keys-for-rock-solid-optimism The opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6D

“We can choose to be stuck in the bitter and sour or we can make lemonade and bring the sweetness and find the blessings in those difficult moments.” – Diane VichToday’s featured bestselling author is a registered nurse, professor, and holistic health coach, Diane Vich. Diane and I talk about her story in the bestselling book, “Mayhem to Miracles”, discovering a higher level of self-worth, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What is EMDR and how it helped Diane have more personal growthWhat Diane does to keep her stress level lowHow to manifest your desires Diane’s Site: https://dianevich.com/Diane’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADiane+Vich&s=relevancerank&text=Diane+Vich&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1The Book, “Mayhem to Miracles: Sacred Stories of Transformational Hope”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1945026782/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_TH54BZ8RTEYFGRP7FE6Z The opening track is titled “Amor Vencer” from Subterranean Sessions by MadXRuler (formally known as Ruler Inc.)

“If you don’t like what’s going on in your life, rather than looking to blame other people, look inward instead of outward.” - Joffre McClungToday’s featured author is Self-Love Teacher, Common Sense Advocate, and Independent Filmmaker. Joffre McClung. Joffre and I had a fun chat about her books, what it means to be a common-sense advocate, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she made the switch from writing scripts to writing booksHow to deal with 180-degree changes in your lifeThe tenets of a common sense activistWhy everyone has an inner orphan and what they are Joffre’s Site: https://joffremcclung.com/Joffre’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joffre-McClung/author/B0163E7OVE?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueJoffre’s Show, “Spiritual CommonSense”: http://www.healthylife.net/RadioShow/archiveJM.htm Opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-out

Explore more and don’t get sidetracked by the artificial.Today’s featured author is seasoned journalist and historian, Larry Jorgensen. Larry and I had a chat about his book, “Shipwrecked and Rescued: The City of Bangor”, how he became interested in shipwrecks, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he got started in journalismWhat inspired him to write a book about this particular shipwreckWhat writing this book taught him about resilience Larry’s Site: https://shipwreckedandrescued.com/Larry’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Larry+Jorgensen&i=stripbooks&crid=2QUMUJVT16Z8S&sprefix=larry+jorgensen%2Cstripbooks%2C64&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 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  You May Also Like… Ep. 433 – “Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minut

“When a person discovers who they are, they have to know that every stage of life has a different mission.” – David GreenToday’s featured author is a grandfather, husband, inventor, musician, and award-winning film producer, David Green. David and I had a deep chat about his books, your spiritual anatomy, how people can discover their unique life purpose, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How David became a musicianWhat inspired David to become a rabbiHow your soul has anatomy and stays within a physical bodyHow you can achieve a higher level of inner awareness and growth David’s Site: https://www.realyouproject.com/David’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Pictures-Your-Soul-David-Green/dp/1614659338/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RGG1CGRJ1P02&keywords=pictures+of+the+soul+green&qid=1652976000&s=books&sprefix=pictures+of+the+soul+green%2Cstripbooks%2C221&sr=1-1 The opening track is titled, “Journey to the Real You” by David Green. To hear the full track and support the artist, use the follo

“We all have helping superpowers.” – Kim HamerToday’s featured author is HR consultant and sought-after public speaker, Kim Hamer, PHR. Kim and I had a chat about her book, “100 Act of Love: A Girlfriend's Guide to Loving Your Friend Through Cancer or Loss”, managing grief in the workplace, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why she wrote her book and her process for getting it doneThe most important attribute for showing up and helping those that you care about.Why it’s not helpful to say, “If you need anything, let me know.” And what to say instead Kim’s Site: https://www.100actsoflove.com/Kim’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/100-Acts-Love-Girlfriends-2015-05-04/dp/B01FIWM8K4 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.

“You don’t have to be “the boss” to be a leader.” – Brad DudeToday’s featured bonus author is a grandfather, husband, speaker, facilitator, leadership trainer, and international organizational development consultant, Brad Dude. Brand and I had a chat about his books, what it was like writing a fiction novel after years of publishing nonfiction books, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he first learned leadership skillsWhy every leader needs to be self-awareWhy every leader needs a “toolbox” and one of the essential items that belong in that boxThe challenge of switching between writing a novel after writing nonfiction for many years Brad’s Site: https://braddude.com/Brad’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00OGSK7N2/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=885a3172-62c2-4521-a988-aadc82121b42&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr This week's opening track is titled HIRAMEKI-Mirai-未来 by Rukunetsu AKA Project R. Be sure to click this link to check out his wonderful music. https://soundcloud.

“Is your technology working for you as a tool, or are you a tool for it?” – Molly DeFrankToday’s featured author is a wife, mom of 6, and Digital Detox Coach, Molly DeFrank. Molly and I had a fun chat about her book, “Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids”, faith, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What led her to become a digital detox coachWhy massive amounts of screen time make your kids more irritableHow to UNDO your child’s tech tranceHer writing process for finishing her book Molly’s Site: https://mollydefrank.com/Molly’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Detox-Two-Week-Tech-Reset/dp/0764238760/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SB6OLVI960ZW&keywords=digital+detox+defrank&qid=1647442176&sprefix=digital+detox+defrank%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1 The opening track is titled "Pilot Wings Remix" by Rukunetsu (aka Project R). Click on the following link to listen and cop the full tune. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/pilotwings-4-results Please support today's podcast to keep this conte