Going North Podcast

“Sometimes people are unsure about showing up in online spaces with the value that they have to share with the world, but I always encourage you to do so because when you show up online to add value to others, you create the biggest possible opportunity to make a difference with the world.” – Becky RobinsonToday’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a mom, wife, event facilitator, keynote speaker, distance runner, and the Founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, Becky Robinson. Becky and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause”, the importance of human connection, faith in business, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Her journey from starting a solo consulting venture to building a successful marketing agencyThe keys to Becky’s longevity in businessHow a valued employee helped Becky up her game as a business ownerHer top three lessons from starting, running, and growing her podcastBecky’s Site: https://weavinginfluence.com/Becky’s Boo

“You owe the people you can see the best you can offer because you have to not only take care of yourself but also the people around you.” – Art Bell Today’s featured bestselling author is a former media executive known for creating, building, and managing successful cable television channels, Art Bell. Art and I had a fun on a bun chat about his new thriller novel, “What She's Hiding: A Thriller”, his transition from writing a memoir to a thriller novel, a humorous encounter with writer Walter Mosley, AI in Writing, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:The difference in Art’s creative processes between writing memoirs and thrillersHow Art’s experience as the President of Court TV influenced his writing for this bookThe importance of human creativity in an increasingly automated worldWhy Art likens his book to a spicy street tacoArt’s Site: https://www.artbellwriter.com/Art’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0871PYWZV/allbooksThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and

“When we talk about how we create healthier work environments, we start with leaders because we know that they drive change and create culture within an organization. And so they have a lot of power to create something that's a little bit better than what it is today.” – Dr. Patricia Grabarek Today’s featured PHD tag-team author duo are speakers, teachers, researchers, workplace wellness experts, and the founders of Workr Being, Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer. The Docs and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives”, the challenges organizations face in addressing root causes of stress and overwork, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Dr. Patricia & Dr. Katina to co-write their first bookWhy it’s important for leadership and organizational culture in fostering employee well-beingWhy scattered wellness initiatives are not the solution to workplace stress and overworkThe challenges organizations face in foster

“The things that are most challenging are those that also help us grow and expand and experience life more richly.” – Lisa Tener Today’s featured award-winning, bestselling author is a speaker, celebrated book coach, and creativity catalyst, Lisa Tener. Lisa and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Breathe. Write. Breathe.: 18 Energizing Practices to Spark Your Writing and Free Your Voice”, the transformative power of challenges, how Lisa kickstarts her creativity, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Lisa turned her struggles with chronic fatigue into her first bookThe importance of breathing and mindfulness in writingHow qigong positively impacted her and her clientsWhy it’s good to ask yourself the right questions and access your inner answersThe mindset writers should adopt to gain a higher level of creativityLisa’s Site: https://www.lisatener.com/Lisa’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D66VPRRW/allbooksThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and downlo

“We have such a beautiful life given to us. Let's not throw it away.” – Carrie KC West Today’s featured international bestselling author is a pro speaker and Life Story Coach, Carrie KC West. Carrie and I have a blitz-style chat about her book, “Life Rewritten”, her journey of overcoming a traumatic childhood, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Carrie used creativity and imagination to rewrite her life storyHow viewing life as a story can help you understand your experiencesWhat setback led to Carrie creating more successThe importance of self-forgiveness and personal transformationCarrie’s Site: https://carriekcwest.com/Carrie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B009SAYHXE/allbooksThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee:

“It often takes years to understand our feelings and those reasons when at a time we already have a gut feeling about it.” – Flora QianToday’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, professor, and translator, Flora Qian. Flora and I had a fun on bun chat about her book, “South of the Yangtze”, her complex family background and the socio-political changes in China during her childhood, the resilience required to navigate different cultures and languages, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What it was like growing up in Shanghai during the 1980sHow high expectations and competition influenced Flora’s childhood and passion for readingWhat lesson Flora learned from one of her students that upped her game as a professorWhat inspired her to become a writer and publish her award-winning book, “South of the Yangtze”The challenges of writing in a second language and navigating cultural differencesHer advice to aspiring writersFlora’s Site: https://floraqian.com/Flora’s Book: https://a.co/d/5gmwCMiThe opening tra

"I never wanted to take my inhales for granted because, you know, of the 8 billion people on earth, there's probably about 15 who stop breathing every second. We don't know when that last exhale is going to happen; we just know that every inhale we get is a gift." – Katie B. Happyy Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, Master Yoga Teacher, motivational speaker, Executive Health & Mental Wellness Coach, and the CEO of B Inspired LLC, Katie B Happyy. Katie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Cheers to Chaos: 8 Tools for the Puffy-Eyed and Powerful”, how sharing your personal story can create connections, finding solace in yoga, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How the pandemic inspired Katie to write her bookHow everyone's grief is valid, regardless of its natureHow observing our thoughts without judgment can help us understand the root of our moodsHow yoga helped her cope with personal challenges and find clarityWhat it’s like to run international self-development retreats and the expe

“I believe that if you have a mission and a passion in life, the universe will conspire in some way to help you with that.” – Melody Horrill Today’s featured bestselling author is an award-winning broadcast journalist, presenter, documentary producer, professional speaker, and communication specialist, Melody Horrill. Melody and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, how vulnerability fuels our stories, the power of harmonizing with our surroundings, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Melody’s challenging past and encounters with animals like dolphins and seagulls inspired her workWhat an injured dolphin taught Melody about forgiveness and unconditional friendshipWhy it’s important to be kind to yourself and respect your voice while writing a memoirWhat setback led to one of her biggest success momentsMelody’s Site: https://melodyhorrill.com/Melody’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09YM593KJ/allbooksThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the fu

“If you really want change in your life, you have to do the work.” – Debbie Weiss Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, widow, seasoned life strategist, tenacious entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, and Jack Canfield Certified Trainer, Debbie R. Weiss. Debbie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Sprinkle Effect: A Guide to Creating a More Colorful and Fulfilling Life”, navigating the chaos of being a caregiver since the age of 17, the power of taking ownership of our stories, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What helped Debbie tackle her initial misconceptions about self-careWhat helped her to see her potential as a writerHow journaling became a transformative practice for DebbieWhat the Sprinkle Effect isWhy the victim mentality saps away your power Debbie’s Site: https://www.debbierweiss.com/Debbie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5S1LGWH/allbooksDebbie’s Podcast, “Maybe I Can® with Debbie Weiss”: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/maybe-i-can-with-

“When we focus and create space for possibility, it’s up to you to figure out what to do with it.” – Greg BennickToday’s featured bestselling author is an international keynote speaker, nonprofit leader, film producer, and social theorist, Greg Bennick. Greg and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies to Build a Better Now”, the value of defaulting to generosity, seizing unexpected opportunities, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Greg to become a published author and secure a book deal with WileyWhy he had to audition for his own audiobookHow Greg’s musical background shapes his core valuesThe leadership lesson that Greg learned from his mom that he still applies to his life todayWhy kindness is a strong strategy for creating lasting connections and achieving success in all aspects of lifeGreg’s Site: https://www.gregbennick.com/Greg’s Book: https://a.co/d/fmiiWD4Greg’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZKJTAaPBIE&ab_channel=TEDxTalksThe openi

“An uncluttered life is an abundant life, and that seems very counterintuitive. We tend to think of abundance as a lot of whatever, and therefore we clutter up our lives. But truly, when we have a life that is not cluttered, we can really live the abundant life that we were designed to live.” – Angie HycheToday’s featured bookcaster is a mom, wife, speaker, veteran community theatre actress, retired certified professional organizer, and the owner of Shipshape Solutions, Angie Hyche. Angie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the emotional challenges of decluttering, the importance of aligning one's life with their values, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What led Angie to unexpectedly become a published authorWhat inspired Angie to get into the professional organizing businessSome of the common excuses people use to avoid letting go of itemsHow perfectionism and the misconception of not having time can hinder decluttering effortsAngie’s top three lessons learned from starting, running, and growing h

"Failure is another box we can put our actions in." – Betsy Pepine Today’s featured bestselling, award-winning author is a mom, serial entrepreneur, non-profit leader, and philanthropist, Betsy Pepine. Betsy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her 1st book, “Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes That Bind Us”, viewing setbacks as opportunities, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What led to her transition from healthcare to real estateWhy mentorship is valuable in multiple areas of lifeWhat inspired Betsy to write a book about overcoming feelings of confinementHow her faith remains a cornerstone in her lifeBetsy’s Site: https://betsypepine.com/Betsy’s Book: https://a.co/d/f3nx78wThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @D

“People need to understand that they do have a voice.” – Mary Boza Crimmins Today’s featured author is a wife, grandmom, ghostwriter, book coach, lifelong learner, and the owner of Crimmins Communications, Mary Boza Crimmins. Mary and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Taking the Holy Spirit to Work: Encouraging and Empowering Christians in the Workplace”, the importance of using one's voice in the workplace, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What it means when you take the Holy Spirit to workHow Mary’s passion for writing evolved from her teaching careerThe biggest lesson that Mary learned from one of her studentsWhat inspired Mary to start her writing businessMary’s Site: https://crimminscommunications.com/Mary’s Book: https://a.co/d/9tPF4wcThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $

“Excellence is its own reward.” – Matthew Mitchell Today’s featured Wall Street Journal best-selling bookcaster is a father, husband, speaker, leadership coach, three-time SEC Coach of the Year, and the winningest head coach in the history of the University of Kentucky women's basketball program, Matthew Mitchell. Matt and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Ready to Win: How Great Leaders Succeed through Preparation”, his transition to entrepreneurship, what helped shape his coaching philosophy, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired him to become a coachWhy preparation is important for leadership successWhat setback set up Coach Matt for more successWhy faith is a major part of Coach Matt’s successThe importance of striving for excellence over perfectionHow his early experiences in sports and the mentorship of legendary coach Pat Summitt have shaped his approach to leadership and coachingMatthew’s Site: https://www.readytowinbook.com/Matthew’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CBN

“I can't do tomorrow the same way I'm doing today.” – Becca PowersToday’s featured USA Today bestselling bookcaster is a mom of 4, wife, keynote speaker, award-winning Fortune 500 sales executive, certified kundalini yoga teacher, Reiki Master, and CEO of Powers Peak Potential, Becca Powers. Becca and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “A Return to Radiance: The POWER Method to Ignite Your Soul and Unleash Your Potential”, balancing grief and achievement, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What it means to your radiance and how you can do itHow reconnecting with her writing passion rejuvenated herHow you can reconnect with your inner joySome tips for incorporating self-care and meditation into your daily routineBecca’s top 3 lessons learned from her starting, running, and growing her podcastBecca’s Site: https://www.beccapowers.com/Becca’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09GCV19PP/allbooksBecca’s Podcast, “The emPOWERed Half Hour”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-half-hou

“If I start in a new role or start in a new organization, whatever it may be, I give myself a 90-day period in which I observe. Because how could I make expectations of people if I don't understand what their day-to-day jobs are?” – Meghan ClarkeToday’s featured bookcaster is a sales executive, multi-certified Executive Coach, and award-winning leader, Meghan Clarke. Meghan and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “SKYSCRAPER M.A.N.A.G.Ement: Sales Management 101 Training and Teachings to Build a Solid Foundation for a Limitless Career”, what helped her to recover and reignite from early career mistakes, the rewarding experience of helping others create their own career turnaround stories, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What new managers need to do in their first 90-days to set themselves up for successMeghan’s top 3 lessons learned from her starting, running, and growing her podcastHow faith plays a major role in her personal and professional lifeWhy quiet reflection and listening to your inner self

“When you're taking on a new role as an actor, you do a lot of digging into what makes your character tick and what's not on the page that you need to know to bring that character to life. So, a lot of that translates to helping fiction authors create their own characters.” – Sarah Welch Today’s featured author is a wife, mompreneur, book editor, writing coach, and the owner of Inkdrop Lit, Sarah Welch. Sarah and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the impact of parenthood on her business, strategies for overcoming writer's block, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Sarah to become a writing coachHow Sarah’s unique background in theater enhances her approach to character development in writingWhy it’s important for some authors to collaborate with a writing coachHow to create a sustainable writing routineWhat Sarah would have done for better focus and success when starting her businessSarah’s Site: https://www.inkdroplit.com/Sarah’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NL7HQ7N/all

“Failure is the number one way that I've become more successful.” – Christy Callahan Today's featured bestselling author is wife, coach, and motivational speaker, Christy Callahan. Christy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Glory Through Pain: An Athlete's True Story of Finding Light in the Darkness”, her transition from coaching volleyball to starting her speaking business, why it’s important for authors to market their books, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Some of the challenges she faced during the writing process and what helped Christy to overcome them after 14 yearsHow faith plays a role in providing strength during challenging timesWhat setback led to Christy creating more successWhat to expect from her future booksChristy’s Site: https://christycallahanspeaks.com/Christy’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DSJYB53L/allbooksChristy’s Merch: https://christy-callahan-speaks.printify.me/productsThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download

“Sometimes dreams can help us even in the darkest of times.” – Isa AdneyToday’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a wife, documentary producer, and the Senior Storyteller at Kit (formerly known as ConvertKit), Isa Adney. Isa and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Little Book of Big Dreams: True Stories about People Who Followed a Spark”, how video games like "The Last of Us" have influenced her writing, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What led to Isa’s love for movies and storytellingHer journey to becoming the senior storyteller at KitHow writing has been a way to process grief and emotions throughout her lifeWhy breaks are essential for mental clarityWhat setback led to Isa generating more successIsa’s Site: https://isaadney.com/Isa’s Book: https://a.co/d/32PPKFtIsa’s Podcast, “The Little Podcast of Big Dreams”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-little-podcast-of-big-dreams/id1768062856The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the fu

“If you're not thinking about the fifth quarter when your child is at the collegiate level, you're thinking about the wrong thing…You should be thinking about life after sports. How is this decision for us to go to this particular school going to affect my son or daughter once the ball stops bouncing or the whistle stops blowing.” – Marty McNairToday’s featured author is father, thought leader, motivational speaker, advocate, and founder of The Jordan McNair Foundation, Marty McNair. Marty and I chat about his book, “The 5th Quarter: A Parent's Guide to Preparing Student - Athletes for Life Beyond the Game”, the realities of collegiate athletics, what to keep in mind when it comes to NIL deals, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why parents need to focus on their children's future beyond athleticsThe importance of a power of attorney for young athletesWhy financial literacy is a must for student athletesSome of the misconceptions around college sports recruitmentWhat questions can parents ask when it come