Going North Podcast

“Keep going and don’t stop because you don’t know where you’re going to land.” - Pennie CrockettToday’s featured author is an educator, domestic abuse Survivor, mother of two, tea sommelier, health professional, and women's empowerment advocate, Pennie Crockett. Pennie and I had a chat about her book, “Dangerous Love: From Battered to Boss Lady”, her advice for women who may be going through domestic abuse, and how to turn pain into passion and profit! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she started her tea businessSigns of domestic violence to look out for from your spouse. If you or your spouse are dealing with domestic abuse, call 1-800-799-SAFEHer process for finishing her book after two years of writing it Pennie’s Site: https://www.mspennie.com/Pennie’s Tea: https://www.penniestea.com/Pennie’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Love-Battered-Boss-Lady/dp/1098004736 The opening track is titled, "Oni Kazumi R-Mix" by Rukunetsu (AKA Project R). To listen to the full track and download it, click

“You cannot fix what you don’t measure.” - Zach WesterbeckToday’s featured bookcaster is husband, Mental Health Professional Speaker, college success coach, and certified Mental Health First Aid professional, Zach Westerbeck.  Zach and I have a chat about his book, “You're Not Alone: The Only Book You'll Ever Need to Overcome Anxiety and Depression”, some tools to help you take care of your mind, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he became a mental health advocateWhy he believes that anxiety and depression is not a choiceWhat is a “brain health-centric life” and how to create it for yourself  Zach’s Site: https://zachwesterbeck.com/Zach’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578754207Zach’s Podcast, “You're Not Alone”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1637167404?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1&at=1010l38Ld&ct=listennotes The opening track is titled "Strike Strong" by Asis Galvin. To listen and purchase the full track, click the following link. https://a

Even though your past can be painful, it doesn’t have to be your identity.Today’s featured bonus author is father, husband, and Pastor, Mark Sowersby. Pastor Mark and I had a chat about his book, “Forgiving the Nightmare”, his process of dealing with the tough memories to write it, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What led him to become a pastor after going through abuse as a childThree leadership lessons learned from being a pastor Mark’s Site: https://forgivingthenightmare.com/Mark’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiving-Nightmare-Mark-Sowersby/dp/1951475186 You May Also Like… 290 – “The Forgiveness Solution” with Rev. Misty Tyme (@Rev_Misty_Tyme): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/290-the-forgiveness-solution-with-rev-misty-tyme-rev_misty_tyme-c2h/ Ep. 539 – “Run to the Father” with Michael Towers (@mikesbestlife): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-539-run-to-the-father-with-michael-towers-mikesbestlife/ Ep. 368 – “Unfailing Grace” with Julie Carrick (@julie84602521): ht

One hundred years from now, you will never know the difference. Focus on what truly matters.Today’s featured author is the Founder and President of The Good Eggs Foundation, Sandy Ciaramitaro. Sandy and I had a chat about her book series, “The Good Eggs”, lessons learned from her students during her time as an educator, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Sandy to start the Good Eggs FoundationWhere her love of writing came fromThe 3 major lessons Learned from her studentsWhat setback ended up helping Sandy create success Sandy’s Site: https://www.thegoodeggs.org/Sandy’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/S-Ciaramitaro/e/B09WCKG8TL/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  You May Also Like… Ep. 586 – “Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children’s Books” with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-586-flipping-bad-situations-into-joyful-childrens-books-with-violet-lemay-violetlemay/ Ep. 582 – “Shaping the World Through Great Stories for All Ages” with Natasha Deen

“Confidence is key when it comes to being able to deliver your message, but you have to have a message that you believe in.” - Laura TempletonToday’s featured bestselling author is an international speaker, workshop facilitator, and communications consultant, Laura Templeton. Laura and I have a fun chat about her book, “30 Second Success: Ditch the Pitch and Start Connecting”, what setback helped her create success, and how to create very powerful branded messages that bring more business! Key Things You’ll Learn:What a 30-second commercial is and how you can deliver a good one that connects more effectively with othersWhy you should leave your name and business name last in your commercialLaura’s plans for future booksWhy you need to celebrate your wins and have others around you that can genuinely celebrate with you Laura’s Site: https://30secondsuccess.com/Laura’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085XMBJM9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 The opening track is titled "New Perspe

“Autonomy is one of the underappreciated aspects of well-being.” – Leanne SpencerToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is keynote speaker, a multi-award-winning wellbeing consultant, a Bear Grylls Survival Instructor, and the creator of the Agile Business Athlete™ methodology, Leanne Spencer. Leanne and I had a fun chat about her book, “Cadence: The secret to beating burnout and performing in life and work”, what creates burnout, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How the transition was like from employee to entrepreneurThe 4 Steps to being an Agile Business AthleteWhat setback ended up being a setup for success Leanne’s Site: https://leannespencer.co.uk/Leanne’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Leanne-Spencer/e/B018IPI2OE/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dskLeanne’s Podcast, “Agile Business Athlete”: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/remove-the-guesswork-health-fitness-and-_V4TCkFcmjn/# The opening track is titled, “Harbinger” by Asis Galvin. To listen and purchase the full track, click the following link.

“Don’t let your mistakes define your value.” - David Hollenbach IIIToday’s bonus featured bookcaster is US Navy Veteran, Retired Fire Department Battalion Chief, Consultant, Instructor, Coach, and Mentor, David Hollenbach III. David and I had a chat about his book, “Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future”, lessons learned from being a podcast host, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The importance of good self-leadershipHow to view your mistakesThe 3 major lessons he learned as a podcast hostWhy it’s okay to ask for help. Especially in your darkest hours. David’s Site: https://www.hollenbachleadership.com/David’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/David-R-Hollenbach-III/e/B0BB41XJD2/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dskDavid’s Podcast, “From Embers To Excellence™”: https://www.hollenbachleadership.com/from-embers-to-excellence-podcast/interview-with-dom-brightmon The opening track is titled "Urgent Advance - METAL GEAR 2 Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R. Be sure to click t

“Diversify your ideas.” – Violet LemayToday’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, and award-winning children’s book illustrator of 44+ books, Violet Lemay. Violet and I have a fun chat about her books, what to think about when looking for a children’s book illustrator, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How Violet became an illustratorWhy we need creative outlets in our livesThe importance of traveling around the worldHow her family had to adapt overseas during COVID What to keep in mind when publishing a children’s book with a traditional publisherHow to view rejection as a writer Violet’s Site: https://violetlemay.com/home.htmlViolet’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Violet-Lemay/e/B00J3B6IG2?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1668145474&sr=8-1 The opening track is titled, “Up With The Comics” by Asis Galvin. To listen and purchase the full track, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/up-with-the-comics You May Also Like… Ep. 582 – “Shaping the W

“Don’t wish away whatever stage of life you are in.” – Crystal GilbertToday’s bonus featured author is mom, wife, and Whole Life Wellness educator, Crystal Gilbert. Crystal and I had a fun chat about her story from the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, getting reacquainted with her creativity as an adult, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How Crystal chose which story to write for the bookWhat major setback set her up for successHer advice for single parents Crystal’s Site: https://www.crystalgilbert.org/The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Fold-Formula-All-Things-Wellness/dp/1955668299 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 You May Also Like… #FourFoldFormula Ep. – “Discovering a Pathway to Peace” with La-June Persephony: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourf

“It’s important to have the practical with the biblical.” - Chip NightingaleToday’s featured bookcaster is a husband, father, pastor, leadership coach, and international conference and Bible teacher, Chip Nightingale. Chip and I have a fun chat about his book, “Ceasefire: Finding Peace When All You See Is Conflict”, leadership lessons from the pulpit, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What led Chip to become a ministerThe 3 Major leadership lessons he learned from being a pastorWhat to do when you feel too comfortable in your leadershipHow to handle conflict biblicallyWhat major setback led to Chip’s greatest success Chip’s Site: https://www.chipnightingale.com/Chip’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Chip-Nightingale/e/B09YG4PP2C/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dskChip’s Podcast, “Yes, You Can Lead”: https://chipnightingale1.podbean.com/ You May Also Like… Ep. 428 – “Hard Conversations” with Dr. Brad Johnson (@bjcommunicates): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-428-hard-conversations-with-dr-brad-johnson-

“We need our discernment muscle.” - Sheryl AnjanetteToday’s featured bestselling author is international speaker, transformational success coach, and mind guide, Sheryl Anjanette. Sheryl and I have a chat about her book, “The Imposter Lies Within: Silence Your Inner Critic, Tame Your Fear & Unleash Your Badassery”, what the healthy zone is, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to learn NLPWhy we need to be careful about our word choicesIs imposter syndrome something "everyone has" and do we "just have to live with it"? Sheryl’s Site: https://www.sherylanjanette.com/Sheryl’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Imposter-Lies-Within-Silence-Badassery/dp/B09TZM6RDJ/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1653514259&sr=8-1 The opening track is titled, “Greater Purpose (Instrumental)” by Marcus D. To cop the full track, click on the following link. https://elevationjapan.bandcamp.com/album/greater-purpose-ep You May Also Like… Ep. 387 – “How to Demolish Imposter Syndrom

“When you try to help everyone, you just help yourself right out of business.” - Tonya EberhartToday’s featured international bestselling author is the founder of BrandFace® and Branding Agent to Business Stars, Tonya Eberhart. Tonya and I have a fun chat about her books, how to be a star in your industry, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The importance of storytelling for your brand and your businessHow Tonya started her entrepreneurial journeyWhy it’s important to have a niche and serve those in that niche3 things people get wrong about personal branding5 Critical Questions that every great brand must answer Tonya’s Site: https://brandfacestar.com/discussyourbrandindustryTonya’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Tonya-Eberhart/e/B00MMQU8PM/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1Tonya’s Podcast, “Be BOLD Branding”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-bold-branding/id1499879322?uo=4 The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. to listen to the full track and download it, cl

Good writing and respecting the readers’ time are how great authors become great. Today’s featured writer is an instructor and award-winning author of over forty works for kids, teens, and adults, in a variety of genres, Natasha Deen. Natasha and I have a fun chat about her books, how to navigate the genre map when publishing books for a variety of readerships, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she became a writerThe advantages of being an indie writerWhat Natasha does for self-careWhat to keep in mind when writing books for kidsHer advice for aspiring authors Natasha’s Site: https://natashadeen.com/Natasha’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B004YWRSY6?_encoding=UTF8&node=283155&offset=0&pageSize=12&searchAlias=stripbooks&sort=author-sidecar-rank&page=1&langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeader The opening track is titled "Parepare" by Marcus D. Be sure to visit his site and support his craft by clicking on the following link. https://marcus

“Only when you put yourself first can you be a blessing to someone else in a healthy way.” - La-June PersephonyToday’s featured bonus author is a mom, world traveler, and a technical writer in the IT industry, La-June Persephony. La-June and I talk about her story from the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, navigating divorce, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What going through a divorce taught her about living.3 major lessons she learned from travelling the worldHow faith plays a major role in her lifeHow La-June chose what story to write for the book La-June’s FB: www.facebook.com/lajune.persephonyThe Book: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Fold-Formula-All-Things-Wellness/dp/1955668299 You May Also Like… #FourFoldFormula Ep. – “The Sugar Plum Fairy” with Dr. Rachelle Simpson Sweet #AppleProof: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-the-sugar-plum-fairy-with-dr-rachelle-simpson-sweet-appleproof/ #FourFol

“Life is too big for us to micromanage.” – Lisa BoucherToday’s featured bonus award-winning author is a mom, wife, grandmother, speaker, and registered nurse, Lisa Boucher. Lisa and I have a chat about her new book, “Pray. Trust. Ride: Lessons on Surrender from a Cowgirl and a King”, why control is an illusion, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:The inspiration behind her newest bookWhy you should listen to your gutWhat skill Lisa has been improving since 2019Her writing process for finishing her books Lisa’s Site: https://lisaboucherauthor.com/Lisa’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Pray-Trust-Ride-Lessons-Surrender/dp/1647422639/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= A special shoutout goes to MadXRuler (Formally Known as Ruler Inc.) for his track, "Meadows" Be sure to cop track along with his other work through this link. https://madxruler.bandcamp.com/track/meadows You May Also Like… 140 - "Raising the Bar" with Lisa Boucher (@LBoucherAuthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.c

Dial into your passion and do it because it is worth it.Today’s featured author is a book editor and retired college creative writing and film professor, Luanne Smith. Luanne and I have a fun chat about her books, her journey from a blue-collar upbringing to becoming a collegiate professor, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she became a writerHow being a film professor set her up for success as an authorWhat major setback set her up for successHer advice for those that reached midlife and have not embraced their dreams yet Luanne’s Site: https://luanne-smith.com/Luanne’s Books: https://luanne-smith.com/category/books/ The opening track is titled "Intelligent Crew" by Rukunetsu (AKA Project R). To download this and other ear sugar from this artist, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/intelligent-crew-dw5-rmix You May Also Like… Ep. 330 – “A Long Way from Ordinary” with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-330-a-long-way-from-ordina

“We are where time comes from.” – Dana WilliamsToday’s featured author is a Gallup Certified Strength Coach, former Southwest Airlines Marketing Leader, and Purpose Doula, Dana Williams. Dana and I have a fun chat, if not a complimentary coaching session displaying her expertise as a transformational coach while learning about her journey into entrepreneurship, creating The Strengths Journal™, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why we are not well-rounded individualsThe importance of crystallizing your purposeHow someone's Strengths impact the way they live and work Dana’s Site: https://www.danawilliamsco.com/Dana’s Book: https://thestrengthsjournal.com/strengths-journal/ Dana’s Podcast, “Dominate Your Day”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dominate-your-day/id1557794953 The opening track is titled “Present your Case -Turnabout Courtroom Trial Remix” by Rukunetsu (AKA Project R). To listen and download the entire track, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/present-yo

“If the bugs don’t want to eat it, I definitely don’t want to eat it.” - Dr. Rachelle Simpson SweetToday’s featured author is Epigenetic Wellness Practitioner, and Lifestyle Medicine Coach, Dr. Rachelle Simpson Sweet. Dr. Rachelle and I have a fun chat about her story from the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, her journey of self-discovery after trying so many diets, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why it can be hard to lose weightWhat led her to choose her particular story in the bookWhat major lesson she learned from her coaching clients that make her better coach Dr. Rachelle’s Site: https://linktr.ee/CoachRachelleThe Book: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Fold-Formula-All-Things-Wellness/dp/1955668299 The opening track is titled, "Pure White Field (SfEX2)" by Rukunetsu aka Project R. To listen and download the entire track, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/pure-white-field-sfex2 You May Also

“The thing you’re afraid to say is very likely what your audience needs to hear.” – Tyler FoleyToday’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, son, accomplished performer, keynote speaker, and the Owner of Drop The Mic Speaker Agency, Sean Tyler Foley. Tyler and I had a fun chat about his book, “The Power to Speak Naked: How to Speak with Confidence, Communicate Effectively, and Win Your Audience”, the self-mastery journey that allows him to help executives and CEOs show up powerfully behind the mic, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Why public speaking is the most introverted thing you can doWhy and how he delivered a speech in front of a crowd nakedWhat big setback set Tyler up for more successThe importance of having a body of work that helps you have mastery Tyler’s Site: https://www.endlessstages.com/Tyler’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sean-Tyler-Foley/e/B07TFBQP5Q/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk The opening track is titled "Duel Accelerator EX Battle - Yu-Gi-Oh Stardust Accelerator R-MIX

Connect before you correct.Today’s featured author is mom, life coach, and fellow podcast host, Alysia Lyons. Alysia and I had a fun chat about her story from the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, the importance of love languages, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:How we share more traits with our parents than we thinkHow conquering mom guilt helps you become a better momThe importance of knowing how to reframe certain situations Alysia’s Site: https://alysialyons.com/Alysia’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Alysia-Lyons/e/B08Z3YJT6M/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk The opening track is titled “UVERWorld verR” by Rukunetsu aka Project R. To listen and download the whole track, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/uverworld-verr You May Also Like… #FourFoldFormula Ep. – “My Sandpaper Wrapped Gifts” with Martine' Emmons (@EmmonsMartine): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-my-sandpaper-wrapped