Going North Podcast

“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

“What you think is important to you now may be different in ten years. For example, humility may be more important to you later on. I think it's good to realize your perspective will change.” – Dr. Laura GabayanToday’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a world-renowned physician, researcher, and scientist, Dr. Laura Gabayan. Dr. Laura and I had a chat about her book, “Common Wisdom: 8 Scientific Elements of a Meaningful Life”, how kindness is a strength, why creativity is more than artistic expression, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Dr. Laura’s health challenges led to writing her 1st bookWhat led Dr. Laura to her wisdom research project and the eight elements she identified through completing itHow she went about recruiting wise individuals for her researchThe difference between knowledge and wisdomWhich two of the eight wisdom elements are often underrated by othersDr. Laura’s Site: https://lauragabayan.com/Dr. Laura’s Book: https://a.co/d/2B6NnoCThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by

“One of the things I do take solace in is the fact that my mother passed away when I was 16, so she didn't have to bear witness to me going through…because I think it would have killed her just to see her baby in bracelets fighting for his life.” – Deon Patrick Today’s featured author is a grandfather, advocate, and speaker, Deon Patrick. Deon and I had a chat about his book, “The Hazel Boyz: The Trials of Four Innocent Men”, his story of being falsely imprisoned and left to battle a corrupt system, life after prison, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What led Deon to getting falsely imprisoned with three other menHow he and his co-defendants maintained contact in prisonThe psychological effects of being imprisonedWhat’s it like to navigate society and be a grandfather after being wrongfully convicted 20+ years agoHow wrongful actions by officials impact taxpayersDeon’s Site: https://www.thehazelboyzbook.com/Deon’s Book: https://a.co/d/eEJn10jThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To list

“Voice is the most valued part of yoga. How you communicate and how you are received and heard as a student, as a teacher, as a divine human being. When your voice has not been heard, how does one open this channel? Yes, chanting for sure. Yet a deeper exploration has to be heard from within, a longing to be heard.” - KarunaToday’s featured bestselling author is a mom, celebrated Yogini, ordained minister, founder of lightonkundalini.com, and co-founder of Light on Light Publications, Karuna. Karuna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Light on Kundalini: Your Lifestyle Guide to Yoga and Awakening”, the healing power of early morning rituals, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Karuna to write her new bookHer teaching journey and the significance of self-awareness in yogaWhy being impersonally personal helps in handling life's challengesWhat a pigeon taught Karuna about detachmentHow Karuna sets a transformative tone for her daysKaruna’s Site: https://lightonkundalini.com/Karuna’s Book:

"If you're that person that you know you want more, you can do more, and you can be more, chase it because when you chase it, you're going to see the opportunities waiting for you." – Robert B. FosterToday's featured bookcaster is a father, entrepreneur, award-winning international speaker, and mental health advocate, Robert B. Foster. Robert and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, "Shut Up and GRIND: Overcoming Self Doubt and The Fear Of Public Speaking", how to respond to life's challenges, staying accountable, and more!!!Key Things You'll Learn:How storytelling plays a role in your personal and professional developmentWhat inspired Robert to get his first book done and what to expect from his next bookWhat fuels Robert's competitive natureThe necessity of public speaking skills if you want to supercharge your growthThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running his podcastsRobert's Site: https://robertbfoster.com/Robert's Book: https://a.co/d/fI0UAC1Robert's Podcast, "Shut Up and Gri

“Most people think that mentors don't get anything out of it, but if you've ever given someone a gift that they've unwrapped and they have really loved it, it's exactly what they wanted and needed, the joy that you feel—that's what mentoring feels like.” – Dr. Deborah Heiser Today’s featured bookcaster is an Applied Developmental Psychologist, Award-winning Researcher, consultant, TEDx speaker, and the Founder & CEO of The Mentor Project, Dr. Deborah Heiser. Dr. Deb and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring”, some of the common (and uncommon) misconceptions about mentorship, the evolution of mentorship in the digital age, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What mentoring really is and what it's notSome of the rewards of genuine mentorshipThe concept of generativity and its role in midlifeWhat The Mentor Project is and its missionWhat the key components of a successful mentoring relationship areDr. Deborah’s Site: h

“Listen to that voice of intuition and prioritize it like never before.” – Joy GiovanniToday’s featured bookcaster is a mom, medium, mystic, mentor, model, actress, speaker, and former WWE Diva, Joy Giovanni. Joy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter in the book, “The Last Breath: True Stories of Mediumship, the Afterlife & Messages from Heaven”, what it was like working in the WWE, sustaining confidence through life’s transitions, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Her experiences in WWE and some of the behind-the-scenes challenges of being a WWE DivaWhat it means to be truly psychic and why spiritual gifts are accessible to everyoneHow Joy followed divine guidance to find her true purposeWhat inspired Joy to contribute a chapter to a book and the process of selecting her storyThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastJoy’s Site: https://www.joyfulmedium.com/Joy’s Book: https://a.co/d/e1MA74fJoy’s Podcast, “Spirit Speakeasy”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p

“If you write for 15 minutes a day, you can get out about 250 words. In 200 days, that's 50,000 words. That's a book. So, where were you 200 days ago?” – Sam BennettToday’s featured bestselling author is a keynote speaker, actor, teacher, marketing expert, and creativity-productivity specialist, Samantha Bennett. Sam and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done”, why it’s important to set boundaries with clients, what acting and teaching have in common, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How dedicating just 15 minutes a day can lead to unexpected opportunitiesWhat gets Sam to write on days when she doesn't feel like writingThe importance of self-compassion and understanding in personal growth and productivityWhat setback led to Sam creating more success in businessHow necessity can drive creativity and resourcefulness in difficult situationsSam’s Site: https://therealsambennett.com/Sam’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D7JT9V

“The stories can either bind us, or we can use them to create magic.” – Judy Koons Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, spiritual leader, motivational speaker, and true health detective, Judy Koons. Judy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Spellbound No More: An invitation to unmask trauma and live a superordinary life”, the transformative power of breath and energy, fostering inner peace, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Her journey from chronic illness to being predominantly symptom-freeHow stories can either bind us or help us create magicHow breath can help you access inspiration and enhance your creative processWhat Judy had to unlearn to uplevel her personal growthJudy’s Site: https://www.daur.co/Judy’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT8PNH6S?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_SGT2W3650VHS64MQNEG9&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=trueThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastro

“The motivation that gets you started is going to leave. If you're just stuck by the feeling of, ‘Oh man, I want to feel motivated,’ you're not going to finish anything. You have to stay disciplined and committed.” – Craig Stilley Today’s featured author is an actor, producer, certified life coach, boxer, and entrepreneur, Craig Stilley. Craig and I had a chat about his first book, “Fractured Realities”, drawing inspiration from Evander Holyfield, overcoming personal struggles with OCD and anxiety, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How boxing helped Craig find focus and disciplineWhat inspired Craig to write and publish his first bookHow faith plays a major role in Craig’s lifeThe value of self-reflection when it comes to personal growthCraig’s Site: https://www.cstilley.com/Craig’s Book: https://a.co/d/0h3Z70lCraig’s Interview w/ Jason LaChance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij_1MsqV-S4&ab_channel=Knockin%27DoorzDownThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download th

“Listen and be open to what’s around you because there is always a reason.” - Lynn McLaughlinToday’s featured award-winning, best-selling bookcaster is college instructor, former Superintendent of Education, professional speaker, and brain tumor survivor, Lynn McLaughlin. Lynn and I had a high-energy chat about her children’s book series, “The Power of Thought”, teaching our children how to cope in this complex world, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Her 3 major lessons learned from being an educatorThree major lessons learned from starting and running her podcastWhat she learned as a parent of an adult child suffering from anxietyHow to be proactive about your mental health Lynn’s Site: https://lynnmclaughlin.com/Lynn’s Books: https://lynnmclaughlin.com/the-power-of-thought-seriesLynn’s Podcast, “Taking the Helm”: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/taking-the-helm-with-lynn-mclaughlin/id1497053063TEDx Talk with Jackie Simmons: https://youtu.be/FzmmBXgXb70 The opening track is titled “Chec

“The doctors said my son might never walk or talk, but today he made two baskets at his basketball game. He’s the passion behind what I do every day.” – Jeaneen Tang Today’s featured author is a mom, educator, athlete, and a former actor and producer turned speech-language pathologist, Jeaneen Tang. Jeaneen and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Play Dumb & Sabotage: Mindfully Under-anticipating the Child’s Needs and Creating Opportunities to Practice Language”, effective communication strategies for children, overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome as a writer, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Jeaneen to write her 1st book and how she went about publishing itHer son's health challenges and how her profession aids their familyThe effects of technology on parenting and child developmentThe need for greater empathy towards non-native English speakersHow children learn language similarly across different languagesThe importance of respecting children's choices during interactionsJe

“What you want to achieve is what you should be going for.” – Ken WilliamsToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a husband, life coach, and father of five, Ken Williams. Ken and I have a blitz-style chat about his book, “STUPID Goals Blueprint: The Antidote to Toxic SMART Goals”, his journey from feeling stuck in his career to embracing life coaching, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:The limitations of traditional SMART goalsWhat STUPID goals are and how they redefine goal-setting toward a more fulfilling journeyWhy it’s important to set goals that stretch, inspire, and promote personal developmentWhat coaching client experience Ken had that upped his game as a coachKen’s Site: https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/Ken’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00B1M2YSC/allbooksKen’s Podcast, “Bad Boss Podcast”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-boss-podcast/id1689109552The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following li

“'I owed it to people in my family who were phenomenal individuals and to my own sense of pride to finish this book.” – Anya GillinsonToday’s featured author is a mom, wife, and immigration lawyer, Anya Gillinson. Anya and I had a chat about her book, “Dreaming in Russian: A Memoir”, her experiences as an immigrant from Russia to the United States, the importance of perseverance, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Anya’s father influenced her career and life valuesWhat inspired Anya to finally write and publish her bookThe emotional and structural challenges of writing her memoirWhat it’s like living between two cultures and the challenges of maintaining her identityAnya’s Site: https://www.anyagillinson.com/Anya’s Book: https://a.co/d/eSuJTfuThe 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: $DomBri

“Mindfulness doesn’t take much time, just that permission and willingness to take some time for yourself and love yourself enough to give yourself your own inspiration.” – Jenny GarufiToday’s featured international bestselling award-winning author is speaker, highly sought after intuitive, self-love activator, energy catalyst, and media personality, Jenny Garufi. Jenny and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new books, maintaining mindfulness during stressful times, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to publish her latest bookThe 3 most powerful times to set an intentionHow mindfulness exercises in the shower can enhance personal reflection and intention-settingJenny’s writing rituals and how she stays present and open to inspirationJenny’s Site: https://jennymannion.com/Jenny’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D6WK4CVR/allbooksThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproduct

“When you are working on your own, you just have to make sure that you do the behind the scenes things that need to be done to create your own success.” – Lois Creamer Today’s featured bestselling author is a consultant, renowned speaker, and industry expert who works with speakers, consultants, and experts wanting to book more business, make more money, and monetize their message, Lois Cramer. Lois and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Book More Business: Make MORE Money Speaking”, some strategies for monetizing your speaking career, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why it pays to have a formal launch for your bookSome of the challenges of being a professional speaker and the importance of your intellectual propertyThe game-changing concept of "aftercare" and its value when supporting your client post-engagementThe valuable marketing lesson that Lois learned from Jeffrey Gitomer that she still applies todayWhat Lois does to remain organized and productive as a solopreneurLois’ Site: https://www.

"The act of writing is a way for me to physically see what goes on in my brain. It's amazing what will be revealed to me when I read it back, and it's a way for me to check in on where my mind is at, where my heart is at, and my mental health in general.” – Kristina Smeriglio Today’s featured author is a copywriter, editor, and proofreader, Kristina Smeriglio. Kristina and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Falling Into Fire”, the therapeutic power of writing, why practicing assertiveness is a necessity, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How psychology plays a role in Kristina’s writing and understanding of human behaviorHow writing promotes healing and self-reflectionHow Kristina’s academic journey and master's thesis led to her first published bookWhy it’s okay to embrace your vulnerabilities and use them as a catalyst for growthWhat setback turned into a future success for KristinaKristina’s Site: https://kristysmeriglio.com/Kristina’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B4PXL86Z/all

"You can't put a price tag on peace of mind." – Julie CoraccioToday’s featured bestselling author is an award-winning professional life organizer, certified declutter your life coach, and chief possibility officer of Reawaken Your Brilliance, Julie Coraccio. Julie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the significance of environmental consciousness, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Julie got into the decluttering businessWhat motivated Julie to become an author of 15 published booksHow clutter can lead to feelings of shame and isolationHow clutter can affect your psychological and spiritual dimensionsThe difference between general clutter and hoardingHer top 3 lessons learned from her decade in podcastingJulie’s Site: https://reawakenyourbrilliance.com/Julie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07JGGL7ZL/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

“It’s a nice gift when inspiration drops out of thin air, but if you want to take your craft seriously, you need to take responsibility for creating your own inspiration by building your own habits and doing it consistently.” – William Klem Today’s featured author is a father, husband, and retired commercial insurance underwriter, William Klem. Bill and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, creating consistent writing habits, the inspiration behind his works, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Bill made the 31-year career transition from insurance to writingHow a pandemic sparked the fire to finish his first novel, “Magglio Cervantes”What setback ended up being a setup for Bill’s future successWhat to expect from his next upcoming novelWilliam’s Site: https://wdklem.blogspot.com/William’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C3KXQSM9/allbooksThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproduc

“I would much rather be someone who quits something that's not aligned than someone who spends 40 years doing a job that doesn't fill my soul.” – Alysia Lyons Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom, life coach, and the Mom Guilt Lioness, Alysia Lyons. Alysia and I had a fun chat about her story from the book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, overcoming fears, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How her stories from the Four Fold Formula trilogy unintentionally align with spiritual themes of Father, Son, and SpiritAlysia’s journey of overcoming her fear of spiders and its connection to her spiritual awakeningWhat lesson she learned from one of her clients that upped her game as a coachWhat her plans are for launching her upcoming solo bookAlysia’s Site: https://alysialyons.com/Alysia’s Podcast, “Imperfect Mommying: Better Parenting through Self-Healing”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imperfect-mommying-better-parenti