Going North Podcast

Some people are walking around with a feeling of not knowing their self-worth.   Today's featured author is mom and Baltimore native, Lisa Chanel Butler. Lisa and I talk about her writing journey, discovering her inner glow and more!   Key Takeaways: Be careful of who you take your advice from. Learn to challenge yourself. Be authentic when writing your book. Never neglect your own needs. Don’t fall for the comparison trap on social media.   Lisa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Butler/e/B004ZN9H9I/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0   Related Episodes:   13 - "Water in a Broken Glass" with Odessa Rose - http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-13-odessa-rose-findyourvoicenow   52 - "You Go Girl" with Chandra B. Payne (@ChandraBPayne) - http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/52-you-go-girl-with-chandra-b-payne-empowermovellc   62 - Defying the Verdict with Charita Cole Brown - http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/62-defying-the-verdict-with-charita-cole-brown   65

Understand the lineage of your people and the trials they went through to give you strength.   Today's featured award-winning and bestselling author is speaker and seminar leader, Ayn Cates Sullivan, PhD. Dr. Ayn and I talk about her books on Celtic mythology, and tons more!!!   Key Takeaways:   Do something you love and keep it close to your heart…and feet.   To keep a nation alive, you need the stories of your people (and your own language).   Druids had to know 250 historical stories and play the harp before becoming one.   Oral storytelling was the main way of transferring information.   Never forget your wondrous inner child. Stay curious.   Related Episode: Episode 120.5 - (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Children of Time" with Victory Parsons (@ReadLiftRepeat): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1205-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-children-of-time-with-victory-parsons-readliftrepeat   The opening track is titled, "Stream" by MadXRuler (formall

“What are my priorities and how do I fund them?” - Ken Rupert   Today's featured returning author is US Army veteran, speaker and Caregiver coach, Ken Rupert. Ken and I talk about his new book, wealth principles, and tons more!   Key Takeaways:   Neutralize the threat and seize the opportunity. Be open to changing what you are currently doing if it’s not working. Each belt level is a wealth creation strategy. Eliminate all of your consumer debt. You can learn 16 different ways to make money with the Financial Black Belt system. Make compound interest work for you, not against you. Consumer debt is compound interest working against you. Set breakthrough goals. Goals that are both big and breakable. Become efficient with your finances so you can help others. Ken's Book(s): https://www.amazon.com/Ken-Rupert/e/B00ESK2KUG%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share  Ken's Site: https://wealthmeasure.blogspot.com/      Related Episodes:   123 - "Caregiving & Earning a Financ

We are all called to a purpose and taking care of your body helps you fulfill that purpose.   Today's featured bestselling authors and the 1st couple ever featured on this podcast are Dr. Eric & Sabrina Ann Zielinski. This fun episode talked about healthy natural living, biblical principals and getting started with adding essential oils into your daily routine.    Key Takeaways: Weight loss will happen when you reduce the number of toxins you intake from various sources like aerosols, certain beauty products, etc.   Give your body time to detox and acclimate to certain changes when switching over to using essential oils.   Your body is a temple.   Recognize the things that are working and not working.   Proper planning prevents poor performance.   The food you choose to eat affects your health. Eat more natural food that doesn’t have nutritional labels.   Give yourself and your body grace. Allow time to do its magic.     Related Episodes: Episode

“If you don’t know your value, you’re always going to give a discount.” - William Winfield   Today's featured author is fellow certified empowerment speaker, minister, author and CEO of WAR (We Are Royalty), William Winfield. Will and I talk about how he became an author, how to connect with millennials and more!   Key Takeaways:   Don’t give discounts to the people in your life that don’t appreciate you. Be around those who give equal value. “You can’t blame God for your mistakes.” Be careful with the seeds that you plant. FAITH = Forwarding All Issues to Heaven “Leaders don’t compete, they duplicate.” People will relate to your style of writing. Get what’s in your head onto paper. Write once get paid forever. NOW = No Opportunity Wasted My pulpit isn’t stationary. Be agile with sharing your message. Millennials can tell very quickly if you’re being fake. Be relatable by sharing your life stories.   The opening track is titled "Strike Strong" by Asis Galvin. To listen and purcha

Today's featured award-winning author and fellow speaker Lisa Boucher. Lisa and I talk about the dangers of alcohol, making mindful choices and tons more!   Key Takeaways: You don’t need to hit a real low point to have a desire for change.   Don’t waste precious moments of your life by worrying. Especially with things you cannot control.   Have a code of ethics and stick to it.   Be true to yourself.   Lisa's Site: http://raisingthebottom.com/   Lisa's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Bottom-Mindful-Choices-Drinking/dp/1631522140      The opening track is titled, "Bar Lupin" by Marcus D. Check out the full track and download it here. https://marcusd.net/track/bar-lupin   

There’s somebody waiting to hear YOUR message from YOU.   Today's featured bestselling author is award-winning speaker, entrepreneur and the Founder of the Black Speakers Network, Brian J. Olds. Brian and I talk about what led him to start the Black Speakers Network, why you should provide a product before perfecting it and tons more!   Key Takeaways:   Tap into the collective power of collaboration.   You can make money today. You don’t have to wait until you put 10,000 hours of work into your mastering your craft.   My 1st product was a $5 PDF that generated over $1,000.   Learn to launch a product that’s good enough to sell while everyone else is trying to think about and create a perfect product.   With deep focus and discipline, you can create and launch a product quickly.   Get feedback with small products and improve and build upon that feedback with the next product release. Think about the 1st iPhone compared to now.   Even though a Tuesday morning might b

Focus on what you can control.   Today's featured author is outsourcing expert and CEO of Freeeup.com, Nathan Hirsch. Nathan and I talk about the lessons learned in leading others, the best way to scale your business and more!   Key Takeaways: Things take care of themselves when you focus on improving parts of your business. Never try to do it all yourself. Understand the different levels of people you hire. Make sure you are on the same page with those on your team to generate success. Be open to feedback. Leadership is something you have to work on. Factor in trial and error. Try to get buy-in from those that follow your lead and have them take ownership. Surround yourself with the people that listen effectively. Never let your book be the end all be all. Understand the audience you are trying to reach.     Related Episodes: Episode 8 - "Gain the Advantage" with Nancy Gaines (@NancyLGaines) -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NG635G2yrs Episode 111 - "Full Throttle" with Paul Com

Today's featured author is a fellow Toastmaster and speaker, Alithea (Lisa) Robinson. Alithea and I talk about her very first book, why she wrote it and tons more!!!   Key Takeaways: Just write your book if you want to write it.   There is no rush for your book if you are trying to publish it because it’s a self-paced process.   Writing can be therapeutic.   Learn the business before jumping in the business.   Master the basics and always be on time.     Alithea's Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1977202748/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0   The opening track is titled, "Hard to Learn" by Asis Galvin. To listen to the entire track and support his craft, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/hard-to-learn 

"Bad leaders teach us what not to do." - Kevin Wayne Johnson   Today's featured bestselling author is a fellow certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker and Trainer, Kevin Wayne Johnson. Kevin and I talk about 3 characteristics that every leader should have, what every millennial leader should consider as their first steps in a new role and tons more!   Key Takeaways:   The 3 qualities that every leader should have would include integrity, character, and good communication.   Active listening shows that you care and that makes you an effective communicator.   Leaders always are learning and they place themselves in an environment that promotes continuous learning. One method of connecting will not always work because everyone receives messages differently and learns differently.   Being a leader doesn’t mean that you have the answer. It means that you must engage your team at a higher level than ever.   When leading multiple generations, never assume what each one need

A mentor should also be a role model.   Today's featured author is a fellow millennial and Baltimorean, Darrick T. Miller Jr. Darrick and I talk about finding a good mentor, why he started writing in his 20's and tons more.   Key Takeaways:   When others encourage you to do great things, do that for someone else as well.   Your message can influence one person that could impact 100 other people.   Some thoughts have to be written down before they are truly understood.   Be truthful with your truth.   Never lose sight of the ultimate goal.   Darrick's Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADarrick+Miller&s=relevancerank&text=Darrick+Miller&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1     The opening track is titled, “Keep Runnin” by Marcus D. To cop the full track, click on the following link. https://marcusd.net/track/keep-runnin

We are taught to do good but not taught self-love.   Today's featured author is fellow podcast host, bestselling author and book publisher, Erica Glessing. Erica and I talk about self-love, her book publishing journey and tons more!   Key Takeaways: Having a publishing company means you have no excuse to not publish your own book.   Learn to be comfortable in your own skin.   There are 3 tiers of book publishing. Self-publishing, Mid-Tier Publisher (Erica), & Big Publishing Houses (Penguin & Wiley).   Cop This Special Deal From Erica: http://happypublishing.net/going-north/   Related Episodes:   Host 2 Host Special - "Dare to Be Authentic" with Mari Mitchell = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/host-2-host-special-dare-to-be-authentic-with-mari-mitchell-coachmariporter   Host 2 Host Special with Nathalie Mullinix = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/host-2-host-special-with-nathalie-mullinix    The opening track is titled "

Start before you are ready.   Today's featured author is a serial entrepreneur and business coach, Timothy Simpson AKA "Tim the Motivator". Tim and I talk about him starting businesses at the age of 8 all the way to where he is now as an owner with 16 different businesses.   Key Takeaways:   Keep creating. Always pay attention to your paperwork. Avoid the naysayers. Applied knowledge is power because a lot of people know stuff but they do absolutely nothing with it. Apply whatever learn from reading nonfiction books like they have a 100% success rate for you. Have passionate people on your team. Create your own curriculum for success.     Related Episodes:   98 - "It Takes 10 Years to Be an Overnight Success" with Pamela Hilliard Owens (@YB2C_System): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/98-it-takes-10-years-to-be-an-overnight-success-with-pamela-hilliard-owens-yb2c_system    100 - "Habits of Highly Broke People" with Dipo Adesina (@dipo_adesina): http://goi

Your story could be someone’s oxygen mask. Let your inspiration breathe life into someone else.   Today's featured author is fellow show host and speaker, Palmonia Gordon. Palmonia and I talk about how she became an author and the importance of sharing your story.   Key Takeaways: Your book may have the message that someone needs to read to keep them alive. Your survival can give hope to someone else who wants to survive. Life will give you anything you want, you just have to ask for it. The world needs you!   Palmonia's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Order-guide-manifesting-your-dreams/dp/1773530135/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1553784579&sr=1-2-fkmrnull  Palmonia's Site: https://palmoniagordon.com/   Related Episode: 12 - "Introverts Unite" with Altovis Pelzer: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-12-altovise-pelzer-findyourvoicenow     

“The future is what you do today.” – Rob Howze Today’s featured author is life and business strategist Rob Howze. Rob and I talk about his humble beginnings to what he is doing currently to help 1 billion people become healthy and wealthy human doings. Key Takeaways: Gratitude is the religion of the atheist. Become robotic in this tech age. Get on platforms where people are at if you are a speaker or a coach. We are in the greatest era of communication ability.   Rob’s Book & Course: https://www.udemy.com/user/rob-howze-3/   Related Episodes:   Episode #4 - "My Cape is At the Cleaners" with Wendy Elover = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/going-north-podcast-episode-4-my-cape-is-at-the-cleaners-with-wendy-elover-wendyeloveracademymortgage  Episode #9 - "Life Liberation" with Rev. Dr. Sinclair Grey III = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/the-going-north-podcast-episode-9-dr-sinclair-grey-iii-drsinclairgrey    Episode #10 - "The Greatness Manifesto" with Ma

“Don’t be the obstacle to your own success.” - Lisa Ealy   Today's featured author is fellow podcast host, minister, and mentor Lisa Ealy. Lisa and I talk about how she became a coach that helps others find the 6-figure job of their dreams and more!   Key Takeaways:   We all must be connected to the Source. Instead of asking “Why me?” ask, “What’s next?” Some things are not meant to last a lifetime. Get help along the way. Get busy with actually living.     Lisa's Site: https://dare2dreamcareers.com/    Lisa's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Girlfriends-Pray-Devotional-Journal/dp/1726669807    Related Episodes: Episode 74 - "Deciding to Soar" = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/74-deciding-to-soar-with-sharronjamison    Episode 9 - "Life Liberation" = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/the-going-north-podcast-episode-9-dr-sinclair-grey-iii-drsinclairgrey    Episode 22 - "Empower Thyself" = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/22-empower-

“Discern before you disclose.” - Nelson Brown   Today's featured author is entrepreneur,  environmentalist, evangelist, and Nelson Brown. Nelson and I talk about his media journey of promoting his 1st book, his upcoming event on May 2nd and tons more!   Key Takeaways:   Make sure that your life is not a mess online. Especially when trying to connect with others on a business level. You can’t accomplish anything in life without a plan. There are 4 types of people on a team:   1. Those who like you and want you to succeed.   2. Those that like you but not into what you are            trying to get done.   3. Those that don’t like you but they like what you        are trying to get done.   4. Those who don’t like you and don’t like your            dream. There are certain people you cannot share your successes with. Some will not support you. Like yourself enough to set some goals for yourself.

“Teaching is not for the weak at heart.” - Brian D. Neal   Today’s featured author is teacher, entrepreneur, and former DJ, Brian Neal. Brian and I talk about his 23 years of teaching experience, how hip hop influenced his teaching style, his short stint as a rapper and tons more!   Key Takeaways:   Find something for yourself to do for yourself for at least a minimum of 5 minutes.   Stay in the ears of the guru in your area of desired expertise.   Teaching never stops.   Have a good support system.   The opening track is titled, “Greater Purpose (Instrumental)” by Marcus D. To cop the full track, click on the following link. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/greater-purpose-featuring/id474993682   Related Episode: Episode 72 - "A Sprint to the Top" with Daniel Blanchard (@dan007blanchard) http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/72-a-sprint-to-the-top-with-danial-blanchard-dan007blanchard

“Too many people live in the world of assumption.” - Kirsten Ross Vogel   Today's featured author is fellow podcast host and the Drama Free Queen, Kirsten Ross Vogel. Kirsten and I talk about how she got into her coaching business, the power of questions and tons more!   Key Takeaways:   Kirsten's Podcast: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/defeatthedrama  Kirsten's Website: http://focusforwardcoaching.com/  Kirsten's Book(s): https://www.amazon.com/Defeat-Drama-Strategies-Focused-Service/dp/1478722835/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Kirsten+E.+Ross&qid=1552313805&s=books&sr=1-3     The opening track is titled "TOKI WO KOETE TYPE-R" by Rukunetsu (AKA Project R). Top cop the full track and support his craft, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/comm-toki-wo-koete-type-r-2018    Related Episode: Episode 33 - "Beyond the Job Description" with Christina Alva: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/32-beyond-the-jo

There is more to styling than just hair.   Today's featured local author is Personal Brand Stylist and fellow millennial, Christen Johnson. Christen and I talk about how she started her fashion business, the different types of stylists and more!   Key Takeaways:   Learn to ask for help.   Always get feedback and ask questions.   Have a thick skin and an open mind.   Have a savings account built up before launching your business.   Expand your business.   Be curious.   Christen's Site: https://www.sophisticatedchicbrand.com/    The opening track is titled, "Phoenix Rises" by Asis Galvin. Click on the following link to listen to the full track and cop the album. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/phoenix-rises-mvc-3-theme-remix