Going North Podcast

“Writers will find any way to procrastinate.” - Cat Rambo   Today’s featured award-winning author is editor, professor, and two-term President of SFWA (The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America), Cat Rambo. Cat and I talk about her writing lineage, what she does to stay productive as a writer, and more meow goodness!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How it was being part of a sci-fi triumvirate to complete a futuristic sci-fi novel. Why she teaches classes online by herself instead of at a university. How writing is in her blood. What helped her to stay creative in 2020. What helps Cat to stay focused on writing and getting things done. Why you must let authors (and or your heroes) know that you appreciate them.     Cat’s Site: http://www.kittywumpus.net/ Cat’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Rambo/e/B002LFMXGG?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1608180487&sr=8-4 The Rambo Academy for Wayward Writers: http://www.kittywumpus.net/blog/academy/   A special shoutout goes to EV Shar

“Our true north always feels light and expansive.” - Sam Liebowitz   Today’s bonus featured bestselling author is a twenty-seven-year veteran entrepreneur in the human potential and empowerment space and the owner of TalkRadio.NYC, Sam Liebowitz. Sam and I talk about his new book, what you can do to attract more positive people in your life, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why Sam became known as the Conscious Consultant. What led to the publishing of Sam’s first book. Why we don’t acknowledge our latent inner power. How to be a magnet for attracting positive. Why certain messages must be heard multiple times. What you can do to be a better storyteller. What makes our words easier for others to receive as a writer.     Sam’s Site: https://theconsciousconsultant.com/ Sam’s Book: https://theconsciousconsultant.com/everyday-awakening/   The opening track is titled “Kirin” by Marcus D. to listen to the full track and purchase the whole album, click the following link. https://marcu

“I think we have to get sort of stripped of everything to realize what really matters in life.” – Amy Herrig   Today’s featured award-winning author is blogger, cancer survivor, mother, wife, and lifelong Texan, Amy Herrig. Amy and I talk about her memoir, the importance of self-love, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What led to her book title, “No More Dodging Bullets”. What helped Amy overcome her past drug addictions. Why long-term decision making is a must. Why greed will always lead you south. The one word that helped her make a positive change in her life. How her nonprofit, “Hopeful Tuesdays” started and its mission to help the homeless.     Amy’s Site: https://amyherrig.com/ Amy’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Amy-Herrig/e/B07ZJY5HNJ?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 Amy’s Nonprofit, “Hopeful Tuesdays”: https://hopefultuesdays.org/   The opening track is titled, "Improve Yourself More" by Rukunetsu aka Project R. To listen and download the entire track, click the following

“Breathing is a luxury, don’t take it for granted.” – Sandra Rinomato   Today’s featured bestselling author is real estate Broker/Owner and former host of the popular HGTV shows Property Virgins and Buy Herself, Sandra Rinomato. Sandra and I talk about her ‘why’ for what she does to help others find their greatness through real estate, shattering negative beliefs that you carry from childhood and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why Sandra tells her story to anyone that she meets that is ill. How Sandra changed her embedded false beliefs from childhood. The mentality that some women go through when they’re about to buy their own home. Why you need other people to help you shift your perspective from time to time.     Sandra’s Site: https://rinomato.com/ Sandra Book: https://www.singlewomenbuyinghomes.com   The opening track is titled, “Luxerion Type-R” by Rukunetsu (AKA Project R). To download this and other ear sugar from this artist, click the following link. https://soundcloud.co

“What I choose to think, speak, and believe will show up for me in my reality.” - Kim O'Neill What happens when you have two positive podcast hosts that love inspiration and laughter? Fun is what happens. Today’s featured bestselling author is twice certified Transformational Confidence Coach, interview coach, Reiki Master, former Crime Analyst, and inspirational host of the Every Day is a New Day podcast and live show, Kim O'Neill. Kim and I talk about coaching, how to navigate through times of redirection, and tons more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: How Kim became a Crime Analyst and how it makes her a stronger transformational coach. What made Kim decide to become a certified Transformational Coach. How to positively navigate during your redirection period in life. Questions to ask yourself for creating a wonderful life Her one word for the remainder of 2020. 3 Lessons She’s Learned from Being a Veteran Podcast Host.   Kim’s Site: KimONeillCoaching.com Kim’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/kindle

“Failure is the greatest resource on the planet.” – Col. George A. Milton Today’s featured author is motivational teacher, certified Jack Canfield Trainer, and highly decorated Army Officer who in 2018, was inducted into the United States Army Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame, George A. Milton. George and I talk about why he wrote his book, what people get wrong about failure, and some of George's failures that ended up making him successful.   Key Things You’ll Learn: How George sees failure. The failure formula for creating success. Some of the failures that allowed him to coach others to use their failures as fuel for advancement.   George’s Site: https://georgeamilton.com/ George’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/COL-George-A.-Milton/e/B085G25F16?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000   The opening track is titled “Set Sail” by Sparks Dynamite. To cop the whole track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro   Related Episodes: 164 - "Escap

“No matter what you attract in accomplishments, it means nothing unless you build your life around who will be crying at your funeral.” – Simon T. Bailey   Today’s featured international bestselling author is speaker, teacher, consultant, coach, father, and one of Success Magazine’s 25 Successful People Who’ll Help Change Your Life, Simon T. Bailey. Simon and I talk about seeking significance instead of success, the difference between customer service and customer love, and tons more to help you pursue your potential.   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why Simon reinvented himself 4 times during his 18-year professional speaking career. What lessons he learned from applying 9 times to speak at the Million Dollar Round Table Conference. What failures Simon had in life and business taught him about significance. What core skill that companies and businesses must think about in the future. What you can do to expand your vocabulary. The difference between customer service and customer love.   Simon’s Site: http://www.sim

“Make sure every day is a day you move forward purposefully.” – Dawn Offei   Today’s featured author is a fellow certified leadership trainer with the John Maxwell Team and The World's #1 Ultimate Retention Training Expert, Dawn Offei. Dawn and I talk about her 1st entry into the business of immortality, why developing your staff is a must, and tons more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: How Dawn developed her P.U.R.S.U.E. acronym. Her favorite letter from the acronym. The 2 reasons why organizations suffer. Dawn’s advice for those doing virtual training with companies. Why leadership development is a must. Why networking is a must if you want to advance.     Dawn’s Site: https://www.ofenterprises.com/ Dawn’s Book: https://app.thebookpatch.com/BookStore/the-pursue-principle-turbulent-times-effective-change-in-you-and-your-organization/f30a2c6c-3ebc-4173-9145-5987faf30e46#.X2UregxW6pc.gmail     A special shoutout goes to MadXRuler (Formally Known as Ruler Inc.) for his track, "VS Be

“We would rather spend two hours talking to you today than two hours attending your funeral tomorrow.” – Jay Shifman   Today’s bonus featured author episode for the holidays is fellow podcast host, advocate, Mental Health and Substance Misuse & Recovery Speaker, Jay Shifman. Jay and I talk about recovery, suicide, and the necessity of empathy.   Key Things You’ll Learn: What helped Jay to make the leap to recover from Drug use and speak boldly about it. Why people don’t seek help when they’re addicted to something. Why bravery is more than just speaking about an issue.   Jay’s Site: https://www.jayshifman.com/ Jay’s Podcast: https://kite.link/Choose-Your-Struggle   The opening track is titled “Sunburst” by Marcus D. to listen to the full track and purchase the whole album, click the following link. https://marcusd.net/album/kirin   Related Episodes: Ep. 294.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – “The Addict in Aisle 7” with Alison Haase: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2945-charm-ci

“Focus on what creates excellence in your world.” - Mike Carr Today’s featured author is father, husband, financial services veteran, and the 2020 World Champion of Public Speaking, Mike Carr. Mike and I talk about his preparation process for winning the title this year, the art of detachment, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What drew Mike to politics before getting into the finance industry and becoming an award-winning speaker. How many years it took Mike to win the World Championship. His preparation process for creating the championship-winning speech. Who coached Mike to help him get the title. Why it’s better to sometimes not be attached to the result. Why you must always be adaptable. Especially as a communicator. The best listener that Mike ever met in his life.   Mike’s Site: https://www.mikecarrofficial.com/ Mike’s World Championship Winning Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK-Z-WDI3-w&ab_channel=AustinToastmasters   The opening track is titled “Gonna Fly Now Remix”

“One of the reasons why I love to travel so much is because it’s easy for me to think I’ve got it right but then when I travel, the world around me says, “Well, maybe your right but these answers here work too in their own way.” – Devin Galaudet   Today’s featured bestselling author is editor and publisher of the In The Know Traveler and In The Know Bride, which chronicles his endeavor to marry his wife in 100 countries around the world and frequently sought-after guest expert on relationship and travel, Devin Galaudet. Devin and I talk about spirituality, the benefits of travel, and tons more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Devin’s spiritual beliefs and why he studied multiple religions. What inspired Devin to want to re-marry his wife in 100 countries. His dream destinations for future marriages. Some of the places where Devin and his wife got married along with where they plan to get married next. Besides finances. Why people don’t travel. Why people should travel more once COVID goes into permanent

“Do not let your blackness be a deterrent to success. Let your blackness be an impetus to success.” – Peter E. Carter   Today’s featured author is a retired educator and award-winning school educational leader, Peter E. Carter. Peter and I talk about growing up black in the 1950s, his passion for education, and tons more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How life was like for Peter growing up in Brooklyn in the ’50s. What inspired Peter to go the educational route. How to be confident in your mental gifts. How to become a better conversationalist.   Peter’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-FIRST-Peter-Carter-ebook/dp/B088FX3XDG       Related Episodes:   64 - "From Prison Sentence to Bible School Dean" with Avon J. Bellamy: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/64-from-prison-sentence-to-bible-school-dean-with-avon-j-bellamy/   97 - "Words From Awaki" with Dr. Bernetha George: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/97-words-from-awaki-with-dr-bernetha-george/   98 - "It Takes

“God gives you gifts to gift it to other people and not for yourself to be selfish with it.” – Dom Brightmon   Today’s bonus episode features the host himself sharing some valuable inspirational gems on creating your own version of success.   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: The 3 Phases of Creating Success Why gifting is powerful. How the Going North Podcast started. Why you must share your dreams with only a select group of people.   Dom’s Site: https://www.dombrightmon.com/ Podcast Site: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/   The opening track is titled “StarDreams” by MadXruler formerly known as Ruler Inc. Capture this tune by clicking the following link. https://madxruler.bandcamp.com/track/stardreams     Related Episodes:   13 - "Water in a Broken Glass" with Odessa Rose: https://www.podpage.com/going-north-podcast/13-water-in-a-broken-glass-with-odessa-rose/   47 - "Black Belt Wealth" with Damion Lupo (@damionlupo): https://www.podpage.com/going-north-podcast/

“2020 has proven without a doubt that creativity and the ability to think creatively is the most important element of our lives.” - Firdaus Kharas   Today’s featured author is thought leader, humanitarian, consultant, and Peabody Award-winning creator of media for social change, Firdaus Kharas. Firdaus and I talk about creativity, the benefits of it, and why you are more creative than you think.   Key Things You’ll Learn: What Creativity is. Why creativity is more than just art. The one skill that employers look for in prospective employees. Firdaus’ background that led him to start a media company. How Firdaus stays creative.   Firdaus’ Site: http://chocmoose.com/ Firdaus’ Book: https://chocolate-moose-media.myshopify.com/   The opening track is titled "New Perspective" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. http://marcusd.net/album/secret-bosses-unreleased-retrod-beats   Related Episodes: 291 – “Unleash the Goddess

“It’s important that we can come together through stories to receive support, inspiration, and have a laugh or two.” – Rev. Ariel Patricia   Today’s featured bestselling author is book publisher, former Sergeant in the US Marines, educator, mother, ordained interfaith minister, and visionary businesswoman, Ariel Patricia. Ariel and I talk about her writing journey, why she started her company Sacred Stories Media and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How her dislike for writing changed over the years so much that she now publishes books. How she became an interfaith minister. How Ariel & her co-author Kat Kanavos decided on the title “Crappy to Happy” What challenges Ariel had to overcome early as a faith-based entrepreneur. Her future plans for Sacred Stories Media What Ariel does to re-center herself when things seemingly get chaotic.   Ariel’s Site: https://sacredstoriesmedia.com/patricia/ Ariel’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Rev.-Ariel-Patricia/e/B00NE48812?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_ab

“You can be immortal if you create things that people can consume.” - Jerry Franklin Poe Today’s bestselling author is husband, father, student leadership speaker, and certified life and business coach, Jerry Franklin Poe. Jerry and I talk about the power of influence, knowing your priorities, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why being adaptable is a must. What is Bus Stop Wisdom and why Jerry shares this wisdom with his daughters? If Jerry were baking a success cake, what ingredients would go in that cake.     Jerry’s Site: https://jerrypoe.com/ Jerry’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Jerry-Franklin-Poe/e/B00AY8XYHE%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share   The opening track is titled “Initiate” by Asis Galvin. To listen to this track in its entirety and purchase it, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/initiate     Related Episodes: 152 - "Chocolate Brothers for Christ" with Chaz Jackson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/152-chocolate-bro

“You make a difference in the world whether you realize it or not.” – Keith Leon S.   Today’s featured bestselling author is professional speaker, life and relationship mentor, and a developer and facilitator of transformational seminars, Keith Leon S. Keith and I talk about his newest book project, a thoughtful gift that reminded him of an important life lesson and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What is the clickety-clack. Why it’s a “seemingly” toxic world. Why you must show more appreciation to others. How he got 68 different people to say yes to being a part of his latest book. A way to dodge uncomfortable Holiday family gatherings in 2020.

“We have gifts in all of our mistakes.” – Dr. Bonnie McLean Today’s featured bestselling author is Acupuncture Physician and 37-year Oriental Holistic Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Bonnie McLean. Dr. Bonnie and I talk about taking preventative actions to maintain supreme health and catching covid-19 and recovering from it.   Key Things You’ll Learn: How Dr. Bonnie is keeping her brain healthy. Her lessons learned from catching and surviving Covid. What makes her acupuncture style different from others. Steps you can take to help prevent bad health during the pandemic and beyond.     Dr. Bonnie’s Site: https://www.spiritgatemedicine.com/ Dr. Bonnie’s Books: https://www.spiritgatemedicine.com/store/ Dr. Bonnie’s BizCatalyst360 Blog Page: https://www.bizcatalyst360.com/author/bonniemclean/     The opening track is titled "Pharmaceutic" by Marcus D. Be sure to visit his site (https://marcusd.net/track/pharmaceutic) and support his craft.   Related Episodes: 266 – “Holistic Health and H

“The virus has not got the memo.” - Dr. Hassan Tetteh Today’s bonus bestselling author is TEDx speaker, US Navy Captain, humanitarian, physician, surgeon, and educator dedicated to advancing the mind, body, and spirit, Dr. Hassan Tetteh. Dr. Hassan and I talk about the required resilience that him and his family have shown during the 2020 pandemic, staying on top of his calendar as a full-time surgeon while being a Navy captain, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: The tag team process he & his daughter did to put his latest book together. How he and his family have been affected by COVID. How he joined the Navy when he originally was going to be a Marine. What Dr. Hasan does to stay organized and productive.     Dr. Tetteh’s Site: https://doctortetteh.com/ Dr. Tetteh Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AHassan+A.+Tetteh&s=relevancerank&text=Hassan+A.+Tetteh&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1   The opening track is titled, "Improve Yourself More" by Rukun

“Love is such a misunderstood power.” - Helen Heinmiller Today’s featured bestselling author is inspirational speaker, Color Energy Expert, and Spiritual Teacher, Helen Heinmiller. Helen and I talk about her story in the book, “Crappy to Happy”, how she became a color energy expert and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How she got into color energy. Her “Crappy to Happy” story. Why spirit and business go together.   Helen’s Site: https://www.helenheinmiller.com/ Helen’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Helen-Heinmiller/e/B01N7UEXHD%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share BizCatalyst360 Page: https://www.bizcatalyst360.com/author/helenheinmiller/   A special shoutout goes to EV Sharp (formally known as MagicMusicX) for his track "Deep In Thought". Be sure to cop this and his other wonderful tunes through this link. https://evsharp.bandcamp.com/track/deep-in-thought     Related Episodes:   161 - "CodeBreaker" with Sandra Biskind (@TheBiskinds): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/161-co