Going North Podcast

“We have forgotten that we’re a part of nature.” - Miguel Dean   Today's featured author is fellow podcaster and holder of sacred space, Miguel Dean. Miguel and I talk about his latest book, "Bring Him Home" and the forgotten masculine energy known as the sacred masculine.   Key Takeaways: Relationships are deep conscious work. There’s a better version of masculinity that’s been lost in recent years. We are all living different versions of the same story of dealing with difficult challenges. Becoming a better version of yourself cannot be fully done in isolation. “Money comes and goes but time just goes.” Conscious relationships will bring things that are not of love into the open to be transformed. Vulnerability allows you to connect with more people. What does the best version of yourself look like? Change is always an inside job. Allow time for stillness in your life.     Miguel's Site: https://www.migueldean.net/ Miguel's New Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1945026545/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=bring+hi

“Your breathing is a way to make your mind bulletproof.” - Rajshree Patel    Today's featured bestselling author is fellow speaker, self-awareness coach, and mind & meditation expert, Rajshree Patel. Rajshree and I talk about her journey of becoming a transformational coach along with some of the tips that she uses to help Fortune 500 CEO's and legendary organizations like Amazon and Harvard University.   Key Takeaways: Remaining curious is a gift. Sleeping is supposed to be a natural thing. Don’t forget how to be human. Find ways to amuse yourself. Most people are in their head than actually taking action. Mobilize your energy to do what you want, not to think without taking action. Breathe consciously. Never wait too long to figure it all out. Most people with success figure it out while taking action.   Rajshree's Book & Free Gift: https://www.rajshreepatel.com/#special-offer    Rajshree's Site: https://www.rajshreepatel.com/   A special s

“Trying is just a waste of time. Doing is totally valuable.” - Lori Ann Spagna   Today's featured bestselling author is fellow speaker, lightworker, and animal communicator, Lori Spagna. Lori and I talk about her journey of becoming a skilled communicator in multiple realms, enhancing your awareness and tons more to create your BLE (best life ever)!   Key Takeaways: Suicide will not bring you bliss. Brain matter exists in both the heart and the gut. Meditation and breathwork are imperative to enhanced consciousness. The deeper you go within yourself the greater the access you have to your gifts. Have more fun. Eliminate the things in your life that you do not love and that does you no good. Paying your bills on time and honoring your agreements is an act of integrity. Find your purpose, know your purpose and stay on purpose.   Lori's Site: https://lorispagna.com/   Lori's Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lori+spagna&sprefix=lori+sp%2Caps%2C338&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_7 A specia

“Your life is a reflection of how you think and where you are focused.” - Kim Ades   Today's featured author is fellow coach, podcast host, and supermom of 5 kids, Kim Ades. Kim and I talk about shifting your thoughts, the power of her quirky coaching style and the benefits of journaling.   Key Takeaways: Thinking impacts outcomes. Journaling is part of Kim’s coaching style to help her clients get traction. Using a journal helps you to think things through. A coach is a person that wakes people up and helps them realize their potential. How can you use your thinking to turn a bad situation into a benefit? Describe your dream destination and journal ideas on ways to get there. Be clear about what you don’t want in life. Pay attention more often to the things that work. Great leaders are resourceful, challenge their own beliefs, and focus on what they really want. “Don’t attach your happiness to somebody else’s behavior.” Let people be who they are and your happiness be based on the way you think. Ask

Always seek to be in a room where you are not the smartest so your knowledge and experience can expand.   Today's featured bestselling author is fellow podcaster, entrepreneur and speaker, Paul Edwards. Paul and I talk about his book, effectively connecting with others on a deeper level and more!   Key Takeaways: Create your own networking group that’s not branded as a networking group. Like organizing a game of cards at a cigar lounge. Commit the following three questions to memory when approaching others.     - What’s going well for you in business lately?     - What’s not going well in business for you now?     - What are you looking forward to? The above questions help you to go beyond fact-finding to feeling finding. A lot of people want pain relief. A consistent sleep routine helps you have optimal health. Be a magnet and not a pusher. Recognize people who are good at what they do. Especially in public. You can make money by connecting people.   Paul's Book:&

“Know what you don’t know and figure out how to get it.” - Kenneth Aldrich   Todays featured bestselling author is serial entrepreneur and funder of seed-stage companies, Kenneth Aldrich. Ken and I talk about his book, the power of language and more!   Key Takeaways: The degree may get you your first job but the rest of your career will depend on your knowledge and work ethic. “You don’t know what in somebody else’s life will turn out to be inspirational for you.” Train your mind to see yourself as successful and do it regularly. The fear of failure is one of the biggest deterrents to taking intentional action. Don’t let fear cheat you out of success. One question to ask yourself is “What’s the absolute worst thing that could happen if this doesn’t turn out well?” Most times the answer to the above question may not mean much besides lost time, money and possible embarrassment. If you have great relationships that can help you overcome most of these. With new endeavors, you will either succeed or lea

“You can’t call something a distraction unless you know what it’s distracting you from” - Nir Eyal   Today's featured Wall Street Journal bestselling author is speaker, consultant, and active investor in habit-forming technologies, Nir Eyal. Nir & I  talk about his newest book, ways to combat distractions and more!   Key Takeaways: The root cause of all distractions starts from within all of us. “Time management is pain management.” “If you don’t plan your day, someone else is going to plan it for you.” Know how to use technology to benefit you instead of inflating you. You are more powerful than you believe. Be the person that becomes indistractable not the person who lets their attention and behavior be controlled by others. “If something is doing, it’s worth putting on your schedule.”   Gifts From Nir:   Schedule Maker Tool: https://nirandfar.com/schedule-maker/   Distraction Guide: https://www.nirandfar.com/distractions/   The opening track is titled H

“You cannot go to divorce court with your body.” - Kimberly Spencer   Today's featured bestselling author is fellow Virgo podcast host, award-winning high-performance coach, and health junkie, Kimberly Spencer. Kim and I talk about her new book, awareness and more!    Key Takeaways: Do not treat your body like a side chick.   Don’t wait for a specific moment to find and have fulfillment.   Take time to acknowledge how far you have come when you collect wins in life.   Everyone has a different thought process around food and their bodies.   “Everything in our life is a relationship.”   Kimberly's Site: https://crownyourself.com/    Check out Kimberly's Super Special Awesome Programs!!! This post contains affiliate links, meaning, I recommend products and services I’ve used or know well, and I may receive a commission if you purchase them too (at no additional cost to you.)   #RuleMyBody Self-Study Course: https://www.crownyourselfmembers.com

You are what you think about all the time.   Today's featured author is fellow coach and speaker, Emmanuel Ekuvero. Emmanuel and I talk about his life story, his upcoming book and tons more!   Key Takeaways: Low self-esteem can make you a target for being in bad relationships. God loves us, cares for us and has a plan for us. The Kingdom of God is found within you and not a building. Goals get achieved with a clear mind. Give energy and take action on the thoughts that bring life and vitality. Always associate yourself with people that are doing positive things.     Emmanuel's Site: http://emmanuelekuvero.com/   The opening song for this episode is titled, "Faith" by Marcus D. Cop the track through this link: https://wordisbond.bandcamp.com/track...    Related Episodes: 26 - "Prepare 4 Takeoff" with Antoine Garrett (@TheCoachAG): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/26-prepare-4-takeoff-with-antoine-garrett-thecoachag    74 - "Deciding to Soar" with (@SharRo

Over 300 manuscript rejections can build resilience.   Today's featured local author is mental health advocate, Dwayne Jenkins. Dwayne and I talk about what inspired his published book, overcoming rejection from multiple publishing companies, and more!!!   Key Takeaways: Never give up and keep going strong. If you have a solid idea and a good story for a published book, keep at it. Be comfortable inside of your own skin. Inspiration can come from anywhere. Believe in your own vision and show your passion in your work. When writing a fiction book, have your characters thought out before you start writing. Keep yourself mentally balanced.     Dwayne's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dwayne-Jenkins/e/B07T4KC857?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1566318031&sr=1-3   IG: @LeDwayneJenkins Twitter: @LeDwayneJenkins  FaceBook: Dwayne Jenkins   The opening track is titled, "The Dark Knight" by Asis Galvin. To listen to the full track and purchase it, click the following li

Complacency, fear and bad habits hold you back from success.   Today's featured bestselling author is Founder & President of SelfGrowth.com, David Riklan. David and I talk about what led him to create his company, and the laws that make up the two stone tablets of self-improvement.     Key Takeaways: Understand why you want something.   Emulate the great.   Always have someone in your life that can hold you accountable.   Mistakes mean that you are trying hard.   Always double, if not triple-check any tech that you use. Especially before a presentation or a political campaign.   Don’t get caught up in the land of distractions. Stay on the mission.     Check out David's program on https://www.powersummaries.com/#buynow to cop this special opportunity to advance yourself at a more rapid rate. Use the coupon code DOM to receive a substantial discount on this offer that's filled with Key Points, Action Steps, and Thought-Provoking Questions that

Be mindful of your passion, purpose and promise.   Today's featured author is certified professional coach and retired FBI unicorn, Dr.  Rhonda Glover. Dr. Rhonda and I talk about her new career since retiring from the FBI, having a growth mindset and more!   Key Takeaways: Always be careful about the words you speak. Especially with the youth.   Think about retirement as soon as you start your career because it comes by fast.   Getting in your own way slows you down.   It pays to be mindful and clear on what you want to do.   Be a forward thinker.   Success lies in having a spiritual foundation.   “Get ready to be ready.”   Always be in a position of learning.     Dr. Rhonda's Site: https://rhondamglover.com/   Dr. Rhonda's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Fear-Powerful-Lessons-Living/dp/099957342X/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1566372083&refinements=p_27%3ARhonda+Glover&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Rhonda+Glover   The opening track is

“The world has a weird way of introducing you to individuals.” - David Ritz   Today's featured bestselling & award-winning author is ghostwriter, biographer, and lyricist, David Ritz. David and I talk about selling yourself and how he became a ghostwriter for Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Grandmaster Flash and tons more!   Key Takeaways: Ghostwriting is sort of like acting because you are playing the role of another person but through writing.   Every book is a different challenge because it’s a different character.   Never let rejection paralyze you from getting your work published.   A ghostwriter’s job is to listen. Listen to make a living.   Selling is something you can like when you believe in what you’re selling.   A ghostwriter should write the book that they want to read and not the book they want to write.   “Don’t go crazy and try to make a living.”   David's Book: https://www.amazon.com/God-Groove-Blues-Journey-Faith/dp/150117715X   David's

“Powerful writing is fundamental to successful businesses.” - Carla D. Bass   Today's featured award-winning author is highly acclaimed speaker and retired Colonel of the USAF, Carla D. Bass. Carla and I talk about her newly expanded book, seeing writing in a different way and taking the hybrid publisher route to complete her book.    Key Takeaways: “Powerful writing changes lives.” Readers appreciate those who get to the point. Especially when they are emails. Always proofread your written work with your own eyes and never completely rely on autocorrect features. Everyone can benefit from tightening up their writing and making it more persuasive. “Writing is a scavenger hunt.” “If it’s in your soul go for it.”   Carla's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Write-Influence-Appraisals-Scholarships-Internships/dp/0997593024/ Carla's Site: https://writetoinfluence.net/   The opening track is titled "New Perspective" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@ma

“Mental health is just as important as physical health.” - Michelle Dickinson   Today's featured author is fellow inspirational speaker, empathic leader, and difference-maker, Michelle Dickinson. Michelle and I talk about her book, the writing process for it and looking at mental illness from a different lens.   Key Takeaways: It all starts with kids having healthy minds. The brain is an organ and just like any other body part you get support for. We have the power to create our future regardless of our past. Rough beginnings teach you resilience. Be committed to vividly telling your story when sharing it. “Speak up. Take care of yourself. Make yourself a priority.”     Michelle's Site: http://breakingintomylife.com/   Michelle's Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079MGLXDR/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0   The opening track is titled, "A Beautiful Heroine" by Rukunetsu (AKA Project R). To listen and purchase the full song, click the following link.&nb

"Avoid cheap drama.” - Riana Milne   Today's featured bestselling author is Global Certified Life & Love Coach, educational speaker, Certified Trauma and Addictions Professional, Psychotherapist and fellow podcast host, Riana Milne. Riana and I talk about why 9 out of 10 people struggle in life and love. There's a bonus gift below if you want more to compliment what you heard in this episode.   *Free Gift for the Northbound Success Community from Riana: www.HavetheLoveYouDeserve.com *   Key Takeaways:   Avoid the trap of “same person different face”. Life is too short to tolerate a toxic relationship. Trauma stays stored in the body and the brain until you become aware of it. Childhood trauma is generational and is known for being around for at least 3 generations. Some people lie too much because they used lying as a survival tool when they were a kid. When you are in a relationship with your significant other, have the mentality of “It’s us against the world”. Alw

“In order for things to change there has to be disruption.” - Kerri Hummingbird   Today's featured award-winning bestselling author is a fellow podcaster, shamanic healer and warrior goddess facilitator, Kerri Hummingbird. Kerri and I have a fun chat about her new book, how divine direction led her to become an award-winning author and a game of cucumber summoning. :)   Key Takeaways: Find your sweet spot and own it! Help others to activate their purpose. Singing activates your heart, voice, and can be a form of prayer. Some books are meant to be written according to spiritual timing. People love it when you share from your heart when you are telling personal stories.   Kerri's Site: https://kerrihummingbird.com/ The Second Wave Book: https://www.thesecondwave.media/welcome Kerri's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Kerri-Hummingbird-Sami/e/B00FL0X5VK/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1   The opening track is called "Awakening" by Marcus D. Listen to the full track and purchase it h

“Enjoy the journey and don’t be summit obsessed.” - Amy Simpkins    Today's featured author is innovation catalyst, MIT-trained engineer, speaker and the "Queen of Big Ideas", Amy Simpkins. Amy and I talk about her book, growing through change and tons more!!   Key Takeaways: Constant learning keeps life interesting. What’s important to you now may not be important to you in a different phase of your life. “I think big thoughts.” Spend some time in the confusion phase to get to the solution phase. “All parenting is chaos.” Who do you want to be? Contrary to popular opinion, some engineers love hugs. It’s okay not to know when starting out and seeking to become more innovative. We need to allow ourselves to grow through change.   Amy's Site: http://www.amysimpkins.com/ Amy's Book: http://www.amysimpkins.com/spiralbook/ Amy's Energy Company -"Mugrid Analytics": http://mugrid.com/   A special shoutout goes to MagicMusicX (@magicmusicx) for his track "Computer Room". B

“I’m always looking for what can I learn next.” - Clyde Middleton   Today's featured author is active Toastmaster, John Maxwell Team Certified Coach, Teacher, and Speaker, Clyde A. Middleton. Clyde and I talk about his new book and the power of believing in the right words.   Key Takeaways: Waking up on this side of the grass is a good day. Never let someone else’s opinion guide the rest of your life. Someone else’s opinion of me doesn’t define you. We are luckier than we think we are. If you want to grow you have to change your environment. One big decision in your life can make a major difference in your life. Attitude is everything and it determines how we far get in life. You can accomplish anything if you are willing to pay the price. Have a gratitude mindset.   Clyde's Site: https://clydemiddleton.com/    Clyde's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Lessons-Trailer-Park-Everyone/dp/0578507218   Related Episodes:   14 - "Reach Your Mountaintop" Jeff Davis (@JeffD

“Control your emotions or they will be controlled for you.” - Rashad "Bowtie" Mills   Today's featured author is licensed therapist, broadcast journalist, radio host and motivational speaker, Rashad "Bowtie" Mills. Rashad and I talk about his new book, the story behind it and lessons he learned from 101 days of extreme self-development.   Key Takeaways: You always have to invest and re-invest in your book after it’s published. Some things are meant to happen in their own time. The book you intend to write may end up as a different book that others may need to read. Growth is possible for everyone. An educated man of color has a higher chance of going to jail once they are in court because of your status as a successful and educated black man. You are more resilient than you believe and your moments of “hell” help you discover it when you overcome it. Don’t be stuck on your past so much that you don’t move forward to a bigger future.   Rashad's Site: http://rashadmills.com/ Rashad's Book:&n