Going North Podcast

“Anytime you have a negative emotion, it's coming from the meaning you're giving the events, not the events.” – Shelly Lefkoe Today’s featured bestselling author is a Global Speaker, Belief Eliminator Extraordinaire, Parenting Educator, and the Owner of the Lefkoe Institute, Shelly Lefkoe. Shelly and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of reframing negative emotions, embracing failure as part of success, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What the Lefkoe Method is and how it came to beThe impact of her late husband Morty’s passing on her life and businessHow the meaning we assign to events shape our emotional responsesA tool for reframing negative emotionsHer advice for aspiring writersHow childhood experiences shape limiting beliefs about self-worth and successShelly’s Site: https://www.mortylefkoe.com/Shelly’s FREE Gift: https://recreateyourlife.com/Shelly’s Books: https://a.co/d/effvfoTThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full

“If Jesus hadn't saved me that day, I wouldn't be here today, six decades later. He is really the only friend I ever had, the only love I ever knew.” – Andi Buerger, JD Today’s featured bestselling author is a highly sought-after international speaker, child sex trafficking survivor advocate, and the CEO and editor-in-chief of Voices of Courage, Andi Buerger, JD. Andi and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter in the book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, the significance of hope, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Andi’s story of choice for the anthologyHow trauma impacts your mental health and relationshipsHow faith plays a role in healing and personal growthWhat helped Andi get into advocacy work for at-risk youth and survivors of traffickingAndi’s Site: https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCNZD5YT?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkAndi’s Other Books:

“I know books change people's lives, and I know that firsthand because a book changed my life.” – Terry Whalin Today’s featured international bestselling author is a father, husband, Acquisitions Editor, Communications Expert, and Information Marketer, Terry Whalin. Terry and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed”, what it was like working for Billy Graham, the realities of book publishing, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Terry to become a writerWhat lesson Terry learned from Billy Graham that he still applies todayWhy persistence and resilience are always important for your successWhat setback helped set Terry up for more successTerry’s Site: https://terrywhalin.blogspot.com/Terry’s NEW Book w/ FREE Gifts: https://www.marketing4books.com/us-ordTerry’s Other Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APVHTI/allbooks The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click th

“When I'm writing, characters come into the book that I hadn't planned for, and they just pop in and insist on being part of the story. Out of the mess comes the magic, and out of the mess comes the beauty.” – Kae Wagner Today’s featured bestselling, award-winning author is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, filmmaker, speaker, and executive coach, Kae Wagner. Kae and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, how storytelling can impact your personal growth, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to write her latest book, “Saturday Night in Philadelphia”How her background influenced her storytellingWhat was the transition like from nonfiction to fiction writingHow the themes of forgiveness and redemption resonate with readers and influence her writingKae’s Site: https://www.kaewagner.com/Kae’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B59XQKPF/allbooksThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroprod

“I always say to people who want to be an entrepreneur, go work for someone else first. Learn the ropes from them...and that's how I learned so much from other people, spending 15 years in corporate before I opened my own business.” – Vanessa JudelmanToday’s featured author is a mom, keynote speaker, facilitator, consultant, Executive Leadership Advisor, Leadership Trainer, and President at Mosaic People Development, Vanessa Judelman. Vanessa and I had a fun on bun chat about her book, “Mastering Leadership: What it Takes to Lead in Today's Fast Paced World”, how to the challenges of giving feedback, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Vanessa’s journey from teaching at-risk youth to becoming a leadership consultant and entrepreneurHow your kids can learn leadership all the timeWhat life lesson Vanessa learned from her students that upped her game as an entrepreneurThe three pillars of leadership successWhat inspired her to become a published authorVanesa’s Site: https://www.mosaicpd.com/ Vanessa’s Book: https:

"I saw people in their apocalypse, their version of the apocalypse. They not only survived it, but they did so with hope and with courage, forgiving each other and working together across the lines where they normally would have been at odds." – C.C. Robinson Today's featured award-winning, bestselling author is a mom, wife, third-generation Indiana University graduate, and nonprofit leader, Dr. Cristy (C.C.) Robinson. Dr. Cristy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from medical training to establishing a nonprofit in post-civil war nations, and tons more!!!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Dr. C.C. to become a writerDr. C.C.'s top 3 leadership lessons from being a pastorThe challenges and learning process of transitioning from nonfiction to fiction writingWhy character development is essential in fictionWhy storytelling is integral to fostering hope and inspiring future generations Dr. C.C.'s Site: https://www.ccrobinsonauthor.com/Dr. C.C.'s Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/autho

“I just really became inspired to write down my grandfather's story because he went through such a struggle. He came here with nothing and built something for our family, and I thought that was very special.” – Erica D'Arcangelo Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, marketing expert, and CEO of Web Content Development, Erica D'Arcangelo. Erica and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “A Story About Pizza”, the importance of storytelling, her plans for future projects, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:Her motivation behind writing her 1st bookWhy marketing your business is a mustWhat business setback Erica faced that set her business back up for successWhy it’s important to reassess goals and have a support system Erica’s Site: https://www.astoryaboutpizza.com/Erica’s Book: https://a.co/d/0PBFBOA The opening track is titled, “Set Sail” by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to the full track and download it, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sai

“The path to success is never a straight line. And it's also never what you think it is.” – Brenda Neckvatal Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is an award-winning HR professional, serial entrepreneur, and transformational speaker, Brenda Neckvatal. Brenda and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, what inspired her to become an author, the importance of investing in yourself, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Brenda uses her HR expertise in her businessesWhat major setback Brenda had that actually became a setup for her successHer top 3 lessons from starting, running, and growing her podcastsBrenda’s Site: https://yobrenda.com/ Brenda’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B096KQJX85/allbooks Brenda’s Podcast, “Solving People Problems”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solving-people-problems/id1743879451 The opening track is titled, “Set Sail” by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to the full track and download it, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/

“You gotta throw a little spice into whatever it is that you're doing, regardless of whether everybody's got the same idea.” – Dilgilio Rodriguez Today’s featured author is a US Navy veteran, black belt mixed martial artist, defensive tactic instructor, and The Last City Cowboy, Dilgilio Rodriguez. Dilgilio and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, how his rich life experience shapes his creative work, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Dilgilio ended up in the Navy and made the transition to civilian livingHow he got the name, “The Last City Cowboy”What inspired him to become a musician and dive deeper into his craft as an authorHow he remains positive in massively negative environmentsWhat major life lesson he learned from all his years practicing martial artsDilgilio’s Site: https://www.thelastcitycowboy.com/ Dilgilio’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFV7ZC49?binding=paperback&qid=1719447775&sr=1-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk The opening track is titled, “Set Sail” by Sparks Dynamite.

“I literally have been writing all my life, and it's just really in the last five or six years that I finally knuckled down and said, ‘I really want to do something with this. I really want my stories out there.’” – Jayna Locke Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, blogger, lifelong lover of fiction, and content marketing strategist, Jayna Locke. Jayna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of community in writing, the value of dedicating small amounts of time daily to writing, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired the stories in her latest anthology, “Somewhere in Minnesota; Short Stories”How settings enhance storytelling and create a sense of placeHow deadlines can put a dead end to your uncreativenessWhy you must maintain your creative passions amidst life's busynessJayna’s Site: https://jaynalocke.com/ Jayna’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CVGRNMVD/allbooksThe opening track is titled, “Set Sail” by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to the full track

“Sometimes being right means being alone and realizing the consequences of what it means to be right. I had to stick up for my core values, even if it meant facing consequences.” – John R. MilesToday’s featured award-winning, bestselling bookcaster is a US Navy veteran, high-performance coach, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Passion Struck, John R. Miles. John and I had a chat about his book, “Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life”, some leadership lessons learned from high-stakes environments, the psychology of progress, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What it means to be Passion StruckHow to use rejection to fuel your determinationWhy integrity is a must for genuine successHis top 3 lessons from starting, running, and growing his podcastJohn’s Site: https://passionstruck.com/John’s Book: https://a.co/d/390da2HJohn’s Podcast, “Passion Struck with John R. Miles”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-m

“Even when we're closed-minded, we should never stop being open-hearted.” – Justin Jones-Fosu Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, TEDx speaker, social entrepreneur, and meaningful work researcher, Justin Jones-Fosu. Justin and I had a fun on a bun chat about his latest book, “I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World”, the value of empathy, his five pillars of respectful dialogue, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:The five pillars of respectful dialogueThe importance of inclusion for everyone, not just specific groupsSome strategies for engaging in difficult conversationsThe role that curiosity and open-mindedness play in conversationsJustin’s Site: https://howtorespectfullydisagree.com/Justin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N49X8XK/allbooksJustin’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/Ml52Brr7AeA?si=5cKIx0qgiHvi-IrvThe opening track is titled, “Set Sail” by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to the full track and download it, click the followin

“Pursue your dreams. Don’t allow anyone, not even yourself, to take that away from you.” – Dr. Michael D. Finkley Today’s featured award-winning author is a speaker, educator, DEI Facilitator, Grammy Nominated Artist, and the host of the award-winning, Michael Finkley Show. Dr. Mike and I had a fun on a bun chat about his new book, “Biggest Dream Come True: The Power of Pursuing Your Dreams and Reaching for the Stars”, the journey from a struggling student to a successful author and educator, how faith plays a major role in his life and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Dr. Mike turned his experiences into motivation for others with his latest bookWhat inspired Mike to start his showThe top three lessons he learned from starting, growing and running his podcastHow his "red carpet experience" helps others to create lasting memoriesDr. Michael’s Site: https://www.michaelfinkleyshow.com/Dr. Michael’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMichael+D.+Finkley&s=relevancerank&text=Michael

“I knew at 48 that the job was killing me, and if I stayed to 55, I didn't know if I would live to be 55.” – Tim Eggebraaten Today’s featured author is a father, husband, keynote speaker, retired chief of police, and award-winning entertainer Tim Eggebraaten. Tim and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Find Your Beat: Walk in the Rhythm of Life”, his journey from law enforcement to becoming a keynote speaking musician, the importance of empathy and mental health, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What the transition was like of shifting his identity from police officer to musician and speakerWhat inspired Tim to become an authorHow faith can make a huge impact in overcoming life's challengesThe biggest leadership lesson that Tim learned as a chief of policeTim’s Site: https://www.offdutychief.com/Tim’s Book: https://a.co/d/haVSAIYThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please s

“I believe that my illness was a part of my spiritual path because if not for my illness, I wouldn't have become who I am right now.” – Dr. Irina Webster Today’s featured bestselling author is an Intuitive Healing Expert, teacher, Australia’s authority on medical intuition, and the founder of Intuitive Healing Power, Dr. Irina Webster. Dr. Irina and I had a chat about her books, the magic of your body’s energy, the complementary relationship between traditional medicine and intuitive practices, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Her journey from conventional medicine to intuitive healing after facing her own health challengesHow Dr. Irina’s illness led to her spiritual transformation and understanding of healingThe difference between intuition and fearWhy it’s important to sense the energy within your bodyDr. Irina’s Site: https://dririnawebster.com/Dr. Irina’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AIrina+Webster+MD&s=relevancerank&text=Irina+Webster+MD&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1Th

“Conflict is creativity.” – Kat Newport Today’s featured author is a mom, mediator, conflict to growth navigator, change architect, and the founder of Oculus Inc., Kat Newport. Kat and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Smart Conflict: Turning Disputes into Growth Opportunities”, choosing conflict coaching as a niche, her advice for conflict-avoidant individuals, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:What motivated Kat to write her book about smart conflictThe importance of recognizing verbal and non-verbal cues in conflict situationsHow past experiences shape our reactions to conflictWhat to expect from her next book on resilienceKat’s Site: https://www.smartconflictbook.com/Kat’s Book: https://a.co/d/adTa2NtThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https

“You can't produce results if you don't take a step.” – Joy Adedoyin Fashagba Today’s featured bestselling author is a ghostwriter, makeup artist, and entrepreneur, Joy Adedoyin Fashagba. Joy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter in the book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, why you need to document your ideas, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Joy became interested in writing as a careerWhat inspired Joy’s story of choice for the anthologySome of the challenges in the writing industryWhy it’s not good to use social media to compare yourself to everyone elseJoy’s Site: https://dohyinsblog.wordpress.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCNZD5YT?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content

“Fear is not a reason for being a coward. You can be very courageous and still have a lot of fear.” – Dr. Afarin Bellisario Today’s featured author is a startup mentor, music lover, world traveler, and technology licensing officer, Dr. Afarin Bellisario. Dr. Afarin and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Silenced Whispers”, her writing process, what it’s like being a mentor, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Afarin to write a historical fiction novelWhat’s it like transitioning from technical writing to creative storytellingWhat keeps her motivated for future projectsWhy it’s ok to embrace curiosityAfarin’s Site: https://www.silencedwhispers.com/Afarin’s Book: https://a.co/d/45z02lkThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buym

“One of the goals I was hoping for the book is for people to understand just how fragile this all is and to appreciate the people we care about.” – Dr. Gary Simonds Today’s featured award-winning author is an accomplished neurosurgeon, professor, and public speaker, Dr. Gary Simonds. Dr. Gary and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Death’s Pale Flag”, the importance of leadership, transitioning into fiction writing, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Dr. Gary’s 3 key leadership lessons learned from his surgical experienceThe emotional and psychological challenges faced by healthcare professionalsWhy empathy and resilience are success tools for healthcare professionalsWhy it’s important to appreciate and support nurses and caregivers in the medical fieldDr. Gary’s Site: https://garyrsimonds.com/Dr. Gary’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09XY5FTWF/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his

“You can't avoid the tough stuff, but there's always a lesson in it.” – Maggie MillsToday’s featured award-winning author is a speaker, ghostwriter, editor, and writing coach, Maggie Mills. Maggie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her ghostwriting process, the emotional aspects of writing, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Maggie became a ghostwriterWhy storytelling and helping others articulate their narratives is importantSome of the common fears and anxieties that authors face when publishing their workWhy it’s okay to embrace opportunities when they arriveMaggie’s Site: https://maggiemills.com/Maggie’s Ghostwriting Services: https://takemaggieswordforit.com/The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going