Going North Podcast

“If we can trust ourselves and recognize, look back at other circumstances and other opportunities when we have gone through difficult times, we find that we are capable of the things that we want to do.” – Shaheda Daya Today’s featured bestselling author is a wife, anxiety coach, and business consultant, Shaheda Daya. Shaheda 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 importance of self-trust, what it was like for her to move from the UK to Zambia, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Shaheda’s story of choice for the anthologyWhat led Shaheda to become an anxiety coachWhy coaching needs to have mutual growth between the client and the coachThe benefits of journaling as a tool for self-reflection and emotional processingShaheda’s Site: https://shahedadaya.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCNZD5YT?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkT

“Don’t be afraid to be yourself.” – Carlos BakerToday’s featured author is a songwriter, musician, husband, father of 4, ex-pat, and survivor of childhood cancer and adult depression, Carlos Baker. Carlos and I had a fun on a bun chat about his first book, “Songs For Ivy”, raising a family overseas in Germany, the importance of humor, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Carlos to be a musicianWhy being an adult doesn’t mean letting go of the creative acts that bring you joyWhat helped Carlos during his journey through childhood cancer and adult depressionHow laughter can be a powerful tool for healing and resilienceCarlos’ Site: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CsZnwTsaJkc6DJE6HvFG4?si=l-2iXS_GRLqQpW38uRqTqACarlos’ Book: https://a.co/d/aK0YchgThe 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: $DomBrightmonDona

“Life's too serious to take seriously.” – Victor Acquista, M.D.Today’s featured award-winning multi-genre author is a speaker, integralist, metaphysician, medical executive, and a former primary-care physician, Dr. Victor Acquista, M.D. Dr. Vicor and I had a chat about his chapter In the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, the concept of embodied spirituality, his experiences with both fiction and nonfiction writing, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Dr. Victor’s journey from medicine to writingThe moment that deepened his understanding of love and forgivenessWhy it’s important to find and nurture your life purposeHow fiction books can highlight social issues and provoke thoughtDr. Victor’s Site: https://victoracquista.com/Dr. Victor’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01I0524LO/allbooksThe 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://marcu

“When I was using and a drug addict and an alcoholic, I was channeling spirits that I definitely should not have been, mixing with energy that was dangerous and detrimental to me.” – Maria Teresa Pratico Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, master shamanic healer, spoken word artist, motivational speaker, and Intuitive Empath, Maria Teresa Pratico. Maria and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, using art as a transformative outlet, the importance of authenticity, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How a spiritual message during a family dinner marked the turning point in her lifeHow poetry can be a powerful healing toolWhat Maria does for self-careWhy sharing your stories can foster understanding and belongingMaria’s Site: https://emotionalmusings.comMaria’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08NPYVDCV/allbooksThe 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 su

“There's no comfort in your growth zone and there's no growth in your comfort zone. So, it's all about getting uncomfortable, and that's where we grow and we build our self-confidence.” – Tatiana LaBello Today’s featured author is a serial ladypreneur, former national fitness champion, beauty pageant titleholder, world-renowned fitness expert, motivational speaker, and breakthrough mindset coach, Tatiana Labello. Tatiana and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of seizing opportunities and embracing discomfort for self-discovery, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How baton twirling helped Tatiana develop discipline and perseveranceWhat it was like to reunite with her father and its effect on her identityOne of the biggest lessons that she learned from one of her coaching clients that leveled up her game as a coachWhy successful people surround themselves with like-minded individuals who are driven and mission-orientedWhat helped Tatiana overcome limiting beliefs and how she uses that know

“We are nature. We're not separate from it. We have a role in nature, and all of our actions affect what happens in nature.” – Patricia Newman Today’s featured multi award-winning author is a mom, wife, speaker, environmentalist, and literacy advocate, Patricia Newman. Patricia and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea”, raising awareness about environmental issues, the importance of engaging nonfiction books, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Patricia to become a children’s book authorSome of the unique challenges of writing children's nonfiction booksThe best way to connect with young readersHer process for securing scientific collaboration and developing book proposalsThe interconnectedness of human actions and environmental impactPatricia’s Site: https://www.patriciamnewman.com/Patricia’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001KDKRJA/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop

“When you read other people's perspectives and stories, not only do you not feel alone, but it also helps you to step out of old stories that you tell yourself.” – Lara ScribaToday’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, yoga teacher, numerologist, reiki practitioner, health coach, and Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator, Lara Scriba. Lara and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter 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”, sailboat life as a mom, how yoga helped her recover from an eating disorder, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How writing can be a tool for clarity and connectionHow sharing your story can lead to personal empowermentWhy it’s important to tap into one's own inner awareness for self-improvement and growthLara’s Site: https://kitokaizenyoga.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCNZD5YT?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimou

“Our loved ones love to let us know that they're still very much with us. They're just in another form, in another dimension. We can still very much get proof that we're not alone.” – Melissa Oatman Today’s featured bonus bookcaster is Spiritual Life Coach, Reiki Practitioner, German Teacher, and intuitive healer, Melissa Oatman. Melissa and I have a chat about her new book, “Beautiful Mourning: A Guide to Life After Loss”, the importance of kindness, self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why kindness pays offWhy Melissa titled her new book "Beautiful Morning" and its intended message How to reframe your thoughts and rebuild after griefWhat inspired Melissa to take the indie route by publishing her new bookMelissa’s Site: https://www.melissaoatman.com/Melissa’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMelissa+Oatman&s=relevancerank&text=Melissa+Oatman&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1Melissa’s Podcast, ”Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness”: https://

"At the end of your life, are you going to say, 'Wow, this is my last breath and that was spectacular,' or are you going to look back and go, 'Damn, I missed it'?" – Damion LupoToday’s featured international bestselling author is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Yokido, and the Chief Investment Officer at FrameTec, Damion Lupo. Damion and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Unicornomics: The Foundational First 15%”, how his latest venture is revolutionizing the construction industry, how to build yourself back up after a big set of setbacks, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How witnessing his father's regret at his life's end shaped his missionWhy it’s more important for entrepreneurs to solve real-world problems rather than just chase profitsThe 3 essential factors you need when starting a businessHow failure plays a role in your entrepreneurial journeyDamion’s Site: https://eqrp.com/Vitruvian Ventures: https://www.vitruvianventures.com/Damion’s Books: https://damionlupo.com/damion-lupo-booksFra

“At any stage in your life, you have the power to rewrite your story.” – Jamila Cassim Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, brand ambassador, Certified NLP Practitioner, Certified Life Coach, and Theta Healing Practitioner, Jamila Cassim. Jamilia and I had a fun on a bun chat about her story in the bestselling book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, the healing power of writing, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Jamila’s story of choice for the anthologyThe challenges of breaking free from a restrictive family environmentThe role that life coaching plays in personal growth and healingWhat lesson came from one of Jamila’s clients that enhanced her game as a coachJamila’s Site: https://www.instagram.com/jamcassimBook: 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

“If you want to be something, become it.” – Jenny Teeters Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom, wife, speaker, learning strategist, and certified international life coach, Jenny Teeters. Jenny and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “Every Day Is A New Day: A Story of Faith”, how she ended up in the tech industry, living authentically after overcoming addiction, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Jenny to become an authorWhy it’s okay to hire a coachHow faith plays a major role in both her life and businessWhy you should start meditating and why it’s not as hard as you thinkJenny’s top 3 lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastJenny’s Site: https://jennyteeters.com/Jenny’s Book: https://a.co/d/bp6LxP3Jenny’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Qf4D8vrTWThDfZJRrLphG?si=23ea33ac9df84d82The 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 su

“You write because it's your duty to share with the world. And it's going to hit somebody, and it doesn't even have to hit them now. It can hit them a year from now, two years from now, ten years from now, when that time is right for that person to read it and for them to get the message, that's where the jackpot is.” – Lori J. WalkerToday’s featured bestselling author is a Usui Reiki Master Practitioner, Holy Fire Reiki Master, and a commissioned notary in Pennsylvania, Lori Walker. Lori and I discuss her story in the bestselling book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, the cathartic storytelling process, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Lori’s story choice for the bookHer advice for aspiring writers on overcoming fears and embracing their unique storiesWhat marketing lessons Lori learned from her first book that she now applies to her future projectsThe importance of love and forgiveness in personal growt

“Go for your dreams because your needs are necessary for this world and this universe to expand and become all that it can be.” – Victoria Gallagher Today’s featured #1 international bestselling bookcaster is a Certified Master Hypnotist, NLP Trainer, Transformation Meditation Teacher, life success coach, speaker, and a renowned authority on the Law of Attraction, Victoria Gallagher. Victoria and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the transformative impact of meditation, what goes into creating a successful app, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What you can expect when launching a new appVictoria’s journey to manifesting a dream home and how you can do it tooHow the law of attraction plays a major role in what you want to manifestThe standout meditation that connects you with a higher source of guidance and helps you navigate your journey with confidenceVictoria’s Site: https://victoriamgallagher.com/Victoria’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07H7SFG3T/allbooksVictoria’s Podcast, “Tap i

“Don't waste time being something that you think people want you to be. Go ahead and do your own thing.” – Mark Reid J.D. Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a husband, washi tape maker, and attorney turned English professor, Mark Reid JD. Mark and I had a fun on a bun chat about his chapter in the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, his journey from being a lawyer in the U.S. to living in Japan, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired his story choice for the bookThe cultural differences between America and JapanWhy it’s important to live truly in the present momentHow has religion shaped Mark’s approach to different challengesMark’s advice for those who want to live overseas His top 3 lessons learned from starting, running, and growing his podcastMark’s Site: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zen-sammich/Mark’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCNZD5YT?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkMark’s Podcast, “Zen Sammich”: https://podcasts.apple.

“Can you extend a hand and help someone? Because that is truly what I believe our purpose here is—to just help each other so that we can all not just survive but thrive.” – PJ Victor Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, Speaker, Teacher, Mindset Coach, yogi, and certified master hypnotherapist, PJ Victor. PJ and I had a chat about her books, finding her life purpose after surviving a mass shooting, how faith plays a major role in her life, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired PJ to become a writer with an aggressive goal to write 6 books a yearHow PJ maintains a steady flow of creativity in her writingHow yoga and mindfulness help with managing stress and anxietyPJ’s Site: https://pjvictorwriter.com/PJ’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CY3S1RGN/allbooksThe 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 co

“Inside my pain was my life purpose. I had to go and heal myself, and inside that healing was my life purpose.” – Gina CavalierToday’s featured bookcaster is a mental health advocate, media veteran, filmmaker, artist, speaker, and spiritual teacher, Gina Cavalier. Gina and I had a chat about her book, “Surviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience”, what it took to secure multiple publishing deals, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What led Gina’s shift from corporate success to pursuing her passion for spiritual teaching What inspired Gina to co-author a book on healing from suicidal ideationHow personal pain can lead to profound insightsThe important role that healing, intuition, and self-love play in overcoming past traumasHer top 3 lessons learned from starting, running, and growing her podcastGina’s Site: https://www.theliberatedhealer.com/Gina’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00OQOPO0W/allbooksGina’s Podcast, “The Liberated Healer”: https://podcas

“I don’t think you have to sacrifice your confidence, or your wit, or your intelligence, or God forbid your masculinity at the door simply because you're being fun and gregarious.” – Scot McKayToday’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is a father, husband, entrepreneur, world-class dating coach, adventure traveler, and co-founder of X & Y Communications, Scot McKay. Scot and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, his transformative journey from a challenging first marriage to becoming a successful dating coach, the importance of being social post-COVID, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What the 1st rule of improv is and how it creates engaging conversations The role that improvisation plays in enhancing social skills and interactionsWhy it pays to have a sense of curiosity and adventureScot’s top 3 lessons learned from running a successful podcastScot’s Site: https://mountaintoppodcast.com/Scot’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00AT8DS5M/allbooksScot’s Podcast, “The Mou

“Clarity is an elimination game.” – Murielle Marie Ungricht Today’s featured author is a certified career and business coach, philosopher, TEDx speaker, and the founder of the Sisterhood Collective, Murielle Marie. Murielle and I talk about her book, “Get Unstuck!: The Ultimate Guide to stop procrastinating and Overthinking and Finally Move Forward with Your Life and Work”, what creativity truly is, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How to redefine creativity as problem-solving rather than just artistic expressionHow to deal with perfectionism and procrastination in the creative processHow to keep your mind sharp and inspiredThe role that community and collaboration play in supporting creative endeavorsMurielle’s Site: https://www.muriellemarie.com/Murielle’s Book: https://a.co/d/ePYYOtpMurielle’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/BxligD1idto?si=E2BvKe-SWYqRpFH8The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. htt

“If you can learn to run your business like you would a successful rock band. You will always be successful. You will never hire a bass player who's lousy bass player. So, in your business, do the same thing. Only hire the best people or consultants to do the work with you.” – Michele Blood Today’s featured international bestselling author is a successful songwriter, entrepreneur, and global transformational leader, Michele Blood. Michele and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Manifestation Through The Power Of Mysticism”, her journey from an Australian rock singer to transformational leader, her experience working with Bob Proctor, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Michele published her first book in 30 daysThe importance of visualization and gratitude in achieving your personal dreamsThe transformative power of affirmations and their role in healingWhat running a rock band taught her about entrepreneurshipMichele’s Site: https://www.MicheleBlood.com/GoingNorthMichele’s Books: https://www.amazon.

"Do what you love, and it will always come across as your true passion." – Riana MilneToday’s featured #1 international bestselling bookcaster is a glam-mom, educational speaker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and expert, Certified Life, Love Trauma Recovery & Mindset Coach, and multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Riana Milne, MA, LMHC, CCTP-II. Riana and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from being a psychotherapist to a successful coach, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:The 8 D's for SuccessWhy continuous education is a must for coachesSome pitfalls to avoid as a coach. Especially as a trauma coachWhat inspired her to start a certification program for aspiring 6-figure coachesWhy maintaining a balance between mind, body, and spirit is integral for productivityHow to maintain a professional brand and what helped Riana acquire more clientsRiana’s Site: https://rianamilne.com/Riana’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CXFCW4LR/allbooksRiana’s Podcast,” Lessons in Life &