Going North Podcast
1,026 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 101 ratingsCalling all aspiring authors and seasoned wordsmiths alike! This is your official invitation to live your best life and write the book that's burning inside you.
The Going North Podcast is your one-stop shop for inspiration, information, and motivation on your author journey. Every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, host Dom Brightmon, the positive thought catalyst, bestselling author, and certified trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team chats with incredible authors from around the world.
These inspiring guests share their unique stories, writing tips, and the power they've found in the written word. With each episode, you'll discover a treasure trove of wisdom, actionable advice, and heartfelt stories that will ignite your creativity and fuel your journey to get your own manuscript moving!
But Going North isn't just about the craft – it's about you. Dom believes in the magic of "Advancing others to advance yourself," and this podcast is all about helping you become the best author and person you can be.
So, grab your notebook, unleash your creativity, and get ready to be a part of something special. With Going North as your guide, you'll be well on your way to living your best life and sharing your story with the world.
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Ep. 722 – “Meth Murder & Amazon” with G.S. Gerry
September 07, 2023 16:58 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MB“Bad things happen to good people, but it's really how you deal with that adversity and overcome it.” - G.S. Gerry Today’s featured award-winning author is US Navy veteran, father of five, husband, cybersecurity expert, and tattoo enthusiast, G. S. Gerry. Gerry and I had a fun chat about his book, “Meth Murder & Amazon (A Humorous Real Life Nightmare)”, how his house was mistaken for a meth lab, his faith journey, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: His writing process for his works ...
Ep. 721 – “Rediscovering Permission to Play as an Adult” with Mike Montague (@PlayfulHumans)
September 05, 2023 05:50 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MB"Fear kills fun." – Mike Montague Today’s featured bookcaster is award-winning international speaker, corporate trainer, virtual game show host, MC, DJ, and the Global Head of Content at Sandler Training, Mike Montague. Mike and I had a fun-filled chat about his books, the benefits of incorporating play into your professional life, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The 5 C's of Fun How Mike’s career led to a passion for playfulness How playfulness contributes to physical and menta...
Ep. 720 – “Unleashing Your Creative Potential” with Michaell Magrutsche (@michaellart)
September 02, 2023 04:07 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MB"Your creation gives you feedback on where to go." - Michaell Magrutsche Today’s featured bookcaster is multimedia Artist, creativity-awareness educator, and human behavior expert, Michaell Magrutsche. Michaell and I had a fun chat about his book, “The Smart of Art: A New Art Consciousness To Awaken Our Enthusiasm For Art”, the power of human dialogue, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why play is important when it comes to creativity Why does art & creativity always bring us c...
Ep. 719 – “The Most Surprising Relationship Advice You'll Ever Hear” with Andre Paradis (@dre91601)
August 29, 2023 06:23 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB"Equality in the realm of relationships is the kiss of death.” - Andre Paradis Today’s featured bestselling author is father, husband, relationship coach, NLP Coach, speaker, ordained minister, and workshop leader, Andre Paradis. Andre and I had a fun chat about his books, why masculinity is not the problem, but a lack of it is, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Andre got into relationship coaching The difference between men and boys What "toxic" masculinity really is What An...
Ep. 718 – “Gorillas Make Great Lovers!” with Angeline Hart (@GorillaLove)
August 29, 2023 05:55 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB"True love is willing to sit down and have an honest and diplomatic conversation about what you're actually feeling and thinking." - Angeline M. Hart Today’s featured bestselling author is a decorated master-certified relationship coach, mom, wife, and reiki master, Angeline Hart. Angeline and I had a fun chat about her book, “Gorillas Make Great Lovers!: Escape the Dating Jungle, Find an Ideal Man, and Create a Life-long Love Affair”, her journey to becoming a relationship expert, and more...
Ep. 717 – “No Fear In The Arena” with John Willkom (@JohnWillkom)
August 29, 2023 04:11 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB“Ultimately, we're put on the earth to get along with each other. It ultimately betters our experience and the experience of those around us." – John Willkom Today’s featured bestselling author is father, husband, and John Willkom. John and I had a fun chat about his 2nd book, “No Fear In The Arena: Travis Diener's Unrivaled Leadership and Competitive Drive”, why marketing matters when it comes to being an author, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why he made former NBA player Travis...
Ep. 716 – “The Mind of an Academic Entrepreneur” with Nancy K. Napier, PhD
August 29, 2023 03:30 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MB“This is why we got into teaching, to help people who want to do something good beyond themselves, not just make money, but do something good beyond themselves.” - Nancy K. Napier, PhD Today’s featured award-winning author is distinguished professor, inspiring speaker, and executive coach, Nancy K. Napier Ph.D. Nancy and I had a fun chat about her book, “The Bridge Generation of Việt Nam: Spanning Wartime to Boomtime”, embracing the beginner’s mind, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: ...
Ep. 715 – “From Confronting Harassment to Closing Deals” with Susan Gold (@sgoldconsulting)
August 28, 2023 04:10 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MB“This earthly walk we're on is not for the faint of heart. And, you know, not always the easiest, softer way. I think I'm going to read the fine print when I come in next time.” – Susan Gold Today’s featured bestselling author is mom, consultant, coach, and decorated endurance athlete, Susan Gold. Susan and I had a fun chat about her book, “Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom”, some lessons learned from the entertainment industry, and more!!! Key Things You’ll...
Ep. 714 – “Drink Wine and Be Beautiful” with Kimberly Noel Sullivan (@KimberlyinRome)
August 26, 2023 05:34 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB"Writing groups have been a great way to improve my writing and get feedback. It really helps to have a deadline and fellow writers to hold you accountable." – Kimberly Sullivan Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, traveler, and former radio and television journalist, Kimberly Noel Sullivan. Kimberly and I had a fun chat about her books, life in Italy, and more indie author goodness! Key Things You’ll Learn: The importance of finding time for writing even with a busy s...
Ep. 713 – “Down Set Lead!” with Rod Bourn
August 22, 2023 01:01 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MB"Life gets really boring if you don't challenge yourself to try something new." – Rod Bourn Today’s featured author is father, husband, speaker, entrepreneur, and Lead Ninja of Down Set Lead, Rod Bourn. Rod and I had a fun chat about his first book, “Down Set Lead! : The Ultimate Playbook for Building Your Leadership Confidence”, the importance of mentoring, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why everyone needs two mentors The inspiration behind his book His writing process for the ...
Ep. 712 – “When Your Heart Says to Leave a Legacy” with Bridget Cook-Burch (@inspiritwriter)
August 20, 2023 05:20 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MB"Don't allow fear to dictate your output." - Bridget Cook-Burch Today’s featured New York Times & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author is a mom, wife, speaker, trainer, and humanitarian, "The Book Whisperer", Bridget Cook-Burch. Bridget and I had a fun chat about her books, her near-death experience, the importance of getting your message out into the world, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The importance of compassion and deep storytelling in books What lesson Bridget learned f...
Ep. 711 – “The Magi Within” with Tracey Whittet (@tracey_whittet)
August 20, 2023 04:11 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MB"Our heart is our GPS system." - Tracey Whittet Today’s featured author is Certified Spiritual Healer, Multidimensional Body Balancer, Reiki Master, and Creative Wellness Instructor, Tracey Whittet. Tracey and I had a fun chat about her book, “The Magi Within: Unlocking The Gifts Of The Inner Self”, the concept of spiritual hygiene, balancing corporate life with energy work, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How the transition was from corporate to full-time energy healing What is ...
Ep. 710 – “Trusting Your Mommy Instincts” with Colleen Faul
August 19, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB“I was inspired to write this children's book that I didn't come up with…God sent it to me as an answer to my own prayers.” – Colleen Faul Today’s featured author is wife, special needs advocate, and Christian mompreneur, Colleen Keefe Faul. Colleen and I had a heartwarming chat about her book, “God's Precious Gift: A Special Needs Child”, her journey from frustration to fulfillment, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why you must trust your intuition What inspired her to write a childr...
Ep. 709 – “The Power of Identity, Faith, and Leadership in Business” with Tom Kereszti (@Tom_Kereszti)
August 19, 2023 05:34 - 45 minutes - 61.7 MB“If you want to lead people. If you want people to buy into you, you have to have a strong sense of identity.” - Tom Kereszti Today’s featured author is industry influencer, speaker, educator, mentor, and fellow certified member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, Tom Kereszti. Tom and I had a chat about his book, “C-Suite and Beyond: The 4 Keys To Leadership Success”, how Christian entrepreneurs can succeed in business, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How faith and Christian principl...
Ep. 708 – “A Life in 147 Days” with Andrea Wilson Woods (@AndreaWilWoods)
August 14, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBActing can serve you in real life. Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is keynote speaker, patient advocate, certified coach, and founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, Andrea Wilson Woods. Andrea and I had a chat about her book, “Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days”, how she turned grief into a mission to fight liver cancer and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: Her motivation for starting Blue Faery The importance of early detection Some of the risks...
Ep. 707 – “Leadership Insights From a Former FBI Master Spy Recruiter” with Robin Dreeke (@rdreeke)
August 14, 2023 06:10 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MB“If you're having a bad day, just have a great conversation. It costs nothing and anyone can do it." - Robin Dreeke Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is father, husband, professional speaker, trainer, facilitator, and retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, Robin Dreeke. Robin and I had a fun chat about his books, the importance of meaningful conversations, humility as a leader, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Robi...
#WintheWellnessWAR Ep. – “The Fruits of My Struggles” with JoAnna Baanana (@joannabaanana)
August 10, 2023 07:31 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB“If you want to be a writer, you just have to write. If you want to be an artist, you just have to make art. If you want to be a singer, sing. We can find our passions and we can do what we want to do.” - JoAnna Baanana Today’s featured author is mother, marketer, learner, writer, and avid reader, JoAnna Baanana. JoAnna and I had a chat about her story from the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, her personal journey as a domestic violence survivor, ...
Ep. 706 - "The Life Is Too Short Guy" with Scott White (@ScottEWhite2)
August 07, 2023 23:07 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB“Figure out what your passion is and live that passion. Your passions will change but embrace them. ” – Scott White Today’s featured bestselling author is motivational speaker, husband, Chairman and CEO of Invesque, Scott White. Scott and I had a chat about his book, “The Life Is Too Short Guy: Strategies to Make Every Day the Best Day Ever”, the intersection between urgency and happiness, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: How to be deliberate and proactive in how you spend your time ...
Ep. 705 – “Love is Not Pie” with Katherine Lazaruk (@katherinelzrk)
August 07, 2023 05:37 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB“Honor the environment that you’re in.” - Katherine Lazaruk Today’s featured author is Professional Presence Expert, certified executive coach, singer, and keynote speaker, Katherine Lazaruk. Katherine and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the journey from opera singer to image consultant, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How to discover a new level of self-confidence How a significant setback set her up for more success The importance of open communication and seek...
Ep. 704 – “Unleashing the Power of Authentic Stories” with Dr. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt (@jeckleberryhunt)
August 03, 2023 22:30 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB“Working on yourself is badass.” - Dr. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, Board Certified Health Psychologist, and Executive Coach, Dr. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt. Dr. Jodie and I had a fun chat about her latest book, “Badass Stories: Grit, Growth, Hope, and Healing in the Shitshow”, the gift of giving people a chance to be heard without immediately dismissing their experiences, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Dr. Jodie became a psychologist The une...
Ep. 703 – “The Remote Work Handbook” with Mari Anne Snow (@SophiaThink)
August 03, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MB"We have focused too much these days on instant success, like it's supposed to just happen, and it's supposed to be so easy, and it's just sort of like lightning just sort of strikes. And the plain fact is, it's mostly a lot of hard work." - Mari Anne Snow Today’s featured author is an entrepreneur, results-oriented C-Suite executive, and remote work and change management expert, Mari Anne and I had a chat about her book, “The Remote Work Handbook: The Definitive Guide for Operationalizing ...
Ep. 702 – “You Can’t Eat Love” with Leslie Davis
August 03, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB"When you make a decision to change your thought process, your belief process, the people around you have two choices: they can either change also or they can accept that they're going to move further away from you." - Leslie Davis Today’s featured bestselling author is mom, wife, keynote speaker, and emotional eating and weight loss coach, Leslie Davis. Leslie and I had a fun chat about her book, “You Can't Eat Love: How Learning to Love Yourself Can Change Your Relationship with Food”, th...
Ep. 701 – “Mastering Self-Talk for Success and Happiness” with Robin Sacks (@robinsacks)
August 03, 2023 05:32 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MB"Calm is a superpower.” – Robin Sacks Today’s featured award-winning author is confidence coach, professional speaker, and self-talk ninja, Robin Sacks. Robin and I had a fun chat about her book, “GET OFF MY BUS! How to Get Clarity, Get in the Driver's Seat, and Get Moving in Your Life!”, the importance of focusing on confidence rather than perfection, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How to shift your focus from stress to confidence The importance of managing the conversation in you...
Ep. 700 – “From Raw to Refined: The Art of Content Creation” with Dominique Brightmon (@DomBrightmon) #SelfieCast
July 28, 2023 03:40 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MB“Let your growth be a lighthouse for others.” – Dominique “Dom” Brightmon Today’s episode features the host himself sharing the three R's of content creation, the power of reflecting on our experiences, and using the R’s to shape a valuable narrative. Key Things You’ll Learn: The Three R's of Content Creation The importance of documenting your journey and reflecting on lessons learned Dom’s Site: https://www.dombrightmon.com/about-me Dom’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Cours...
#WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “Catalyst” with Gina Lobito
July 25, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB"Having stories like this supports others to not be afraid of being controlled by other things in their life." - Gina Lobito Today’s featured bonus author is Transformational Coach, Energy Intuitive, and radio show host, Gina Lobito. Gina and I had a chat about her story from the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, embracing spiritual sovereignty, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The 55 days of Christ consciousness project and how it can hel...
#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “Our Body is a Castle” with Dr. Markus Wettstein
July 25, 2023 01:24 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MB“I took responsibility for what I determined was broken.” – Dr. Markus Wettstein Today’s featured bestselling author is a husband, father, endocrinologist, and Licensed Bio-Well practitioner, Dr. Markus Wettstein. Dr. Markus and I had a chat about the All Things Wellness book series, the need for individualized wellness approaches, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The importance of being in alignment and experiencing a flow state The need for self-assessment and personal growth Im...
Ep. 699 – “From His Brothers Basement to Hall of Fame Podcaster” with Dave Jackson (@DaveJackson)
July 18, 2023 05:57 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB"Your podcast is a recipe, it's not a statue. You can change it later." – Dave Jackson Today’s featured author is keynote speaker, corporate trainer, podcast consultant, and Hall of Fame Podcast Host, Dave Jackson. Dave and I have a fun chat about his book, “Profit from Your Podcast: Proven Strategies to Turn Listeners into a Livelihood”, rebounding from obstacles to generate success, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Dave got into podcasting and turned it into a livelihood The...
Ep. 698 – “From Scrubs to Award-Winning Stories” with Debra Blaine (@debrablainemd)
July 17, 2023 16:30 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB“Every time something really outrageous would happen... it completely reframed my experience of working because instead of getting frustrated, it would be more fodder for my book” - Debra Blaine Today’s featured award-winning author is retired physician turned novelist, copywriter, and writing coach, Dr. Debra Blaine. Debra and I had a fun chat about her books, her transition from being a physician to pursuing her passion for writing, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The advantages of ...
Ep. 697 – “The 7-Figure Life” with Dr. Noah St. John (@noahstjohn)
July 17, 2023 06:23 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB“Leverage what you already have, so you can get more of what you really want." – Dr. Noah St. John Today’s featured international bestselling author is leadership expert, keynote speaker, and “The Mental Health Coach to the Stars”, Dr. Noah St. John. Dr. Noah and I had a fun chat about his book, “The 7-Figure Life: How to Leverage the 4 FOCUS FACTORS for Wealth and Happiness”, changing conversation around mental health and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Noah’s journey to publishing h...
Ep. 696 – “Available As Is” with Debbie Weiss
July 16, 2023 03:06 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB“No is a perfectly good answer.” – Debbie Weiss Today’s featured author is a former lawyer turned writer, Debbie Weiss. Debbie and I had a chat about her book, “Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search for Love”, her journey of self-discovery after the loss of her husband, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The inspiration behind Debbie’s book Debbie’s advice for widows looking to recover and start a new chapter in life The importance of standing up for oneself and not tolerating ...
Ep. 695 – “Becoming Flawesome” with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani (@KristinaMandLak)
July 14, 2023 01:37 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB“We sometimes don’t realize the beauty of ourselves when we only focus on this polished perfect facade that we are ready to show to the world.” - Kristina Mand-Lakhiani Today’s featured international bestselling author is mom, wife, entrepreneur, speaker, artist, philanthropist, and Co-founder of Mindvalley, Kristina Mand-Lakhiani. Kristina and I had a fun chat about her book, “Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life”, the maturation process of a message, and mor...
Ep. 694 – “Every Body Holds a Story” with Marsha Vanwynsberghe (@Marsha_vanw)
July 13, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MB"Our stories can go places we can never imagine." – Marsha Vanwynsberghe Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, Storytelling Business Coach, entrepreneur, kinesiologist, and NLP Trainer, Marsha Vanwynsberghe. Marsha and I had a fun chat about her books, what it means to own your story, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why shared experiences are powerful ones How to share your own story effectively 3 lessons learned from starting and running her podcast Marsha...
Ep. 693 – “25 Days to Living Your Happiness” with Dr. Zayd Abdul-Karim
July 13, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MB"The quality of your life is going to be determined by the quality of questions that you ask." - Dr. Zayd Abdul-Karim Today’s featured #1 Amazon Best Selling Author is inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, business consultant, and President of Universal Self-Leadership Institute Inc., Dr. Zayd Abdul-Karim aka Dr. Z. Dr. Z and I had a fun chat about his books, developing an unshakable mindset for personal growth, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The biggest lesson learned from h...
Ep. 692 – “An Alignment of Spirit” with Michelle Walters
July 13, 2023 05:32 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBWe attract what we are thinking about, vibrating about, working on, and putting energy into. Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is hypnotherapist, executive coach, corporate trainer, and imagination advocate, Michelle Walters. Michelle and I had a fun chat about her book, “An Alignment of Spirit: Finding Work You Love”, using the law of attraction to manifest a dream job, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What led Michelle to become a Hypnotherapist The importance of imaginati...
Ep. 691 – “How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life” with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare)
July 07, 2023 06:03 - 1 hour - 92.3 MB"If you've seen someone have success, then that's the greatest indicator that you can have it too." - Hilary DeCesare Today’s featured three-time international bestselling author is award-winning business expert, entrepreneurial performance coach, public speaker, and sales and psychology expert, Hilary DeCesare. Hilary and I have a fun chat about her book, "Relaunch: Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life”, removing the B.U.G.S. for intentional transformation, and more!!! Key Things You’...
Ep. 690 – “Prosper mE” with Victoria Rader, Ph.D. (@VicaRader)
July 06, 2023 07:08 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB"Shyness left when love came." – Dr. Victoria Rader Today’s featured International bestselling author is mom, wife, transformational speaker, and Possibility Coach®️, Dr. Victoria Rader. Dr. Victoria and I had a fun chat about her book, “Prosper mE: The 35 Universal Laws to Make Money Work for You”, her incredible journey from growing up in a totalitarian society to becoming a beacon of internal freedom, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Dr. Victoria became more confident The p...
Ep. 689 – “There Are (No) Stupid Questions . . . in Science” with Leah Elson (@gnarlybygnature)
July 03, 2023 04:52 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MB"If the public doesn't understand what we're doing, then that's our fault." – Leah Elson Today’s featured author is an academically-published clinical development scientist, and public science communicator, Leah Elson, MS, MPH. Leah and I had a fun chat about her book, “There Are (No) Stupid Questions … in Science”, her journey from being a sportscaster to becoming a scientist, and the importance of bridging the gap between the public and scientists. Key Things You’ll Learn: What made...
Ep. 688 – “Unleash Your Inner Chameleon: Embrace Change and Achieve Success” with Nikki Green (@_TheNikkiGreen)
July 02, 2023 04:22 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MB"Every step makes progress, and it doesn't matter how small." – Nikki Green Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is speaker, career coach, avid traveler, and Life & Business Resiliency expert, Nikki Green. Nikki and I had a fun hat about her book, “Chameleon Mindset: Creative Ways To Embrace Change And Build Mental Resilience To Transform Your Career & Life”, the importance of staying true to oneself while being flexible, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: Her process for finishing ...
Ep. 687 – “How to Hack Your Head Trash & Get Results” with Blaine Oelkers
July 01, 2023 04:47 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MB"Service to many leads to greatness." - Blaine Oelkers Today’s featured author is a TEDx speaker, Personal Implementation expert, and America’s Chief Results Officer, Blaine Oelkers. Blaine and I had a chat about his book, “Think and Grow Rich - Study Edition”, unlocking the full power of your mind, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why everyone is already a habit master How to automate your results How you can create new habits in 21 seconds instead of 21 days Blaine’s Site: h...
Ep. 686 – “Humanity's Cry for Change” with Kate Heartsong (@KateHeartsong)
June 27, 2023 15:06 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBThe more you embrace your inner greatness, the more you can be of service to others. Today’s featured author is certified confidence coach, speaker, workshop facilitator, and Reiki Master, Kate Heartsong. Kate and I had a chat about her book, “Humanity's Cry for Change: Actions You Can Take to Create a New Earth”, contributing to the betterment of humanity, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What led her to become an author How to raise your consciousness What lesson she learned fro...
Ep. 685 – “How Inclusive Leaders Keep Their Employees Engaged & Productive” with Dea Irby (@deairby)
June 27, 2023 05:49 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB"Each person is gift-wrapped for the world." – Dea Irby Today’s featured award-winning author is wife, mom, grandmom, TEDx speaker, Realtor, and connector, Dea Irby. Dea and I had a fun chat about her book, “CLAIM Your People at Work: How Inclusive Leaders Keep Their Employees Engaged and Productive”, the importance of belonging, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Her 5 facet strategy for leadership in the marketplace The two social acknowledgments that make you a better connector ...
Ep. 684 – “Beyond the Green Team” with Julia Goldstein, PhD (@jlfgoldstein)
June 20, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MB"The more you can make it easy for people, the more likely people are to do it." - Julia Goldstein, PhD Today’s featured award-winning author is consultant, keynote speaker, and founder of JLFG Communications, Julia Goldstein, PhD. Julia and I had a chat about her books, ways to advance environmental sustainability, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired her to make the switch from engineer to author How her teaching experience helped her be a better entrepreneur The impor...
Ep. 683 – “Easy Walks, Hard Lessons” with Marjorie Turner Hollman
June 20, 2023 05:33 - 40 minutes - 54.9 MB“Don’t try to be so busy, it’s not all that it’s cracked up to be.” - Marjorie Turner Hollman Today’s featured author is freelance writer and outdoor lover, Marjorie Turner Hollman. Marjorie and I had a chat about her book, “My Liturgy of Easy Walks: Reclaiming Hope in a World Turned Upside Down”, why it’s okay to ask for help, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: How she became a writer 3 Life Lessons learned from parenting Her advice for dealing with adversity Marjorie’s Site: https://...
Ep. 682 – “Leadership Begins with Motivation” with Dr. Danny Brassell (@DannyBrassell)
June 12, 2023 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MB“Kids rise or fall based on your expectation." - Dr. Danny Brassell Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, keynote speaker, educational consultant, and co-creator of freeREADINGtraining.com, Dr. Danny Brassell. Dr. Danny and I had a fun chat about his book, ”Leadership Begins with Motivation: 33 Unique Ways to Think & Act Like a Successful Leader That Will Transform Your Professional & Personal Life”, getting people (especially children) people to read more, and more!! ...
Ep. 681 – “Make Someone's Moment Through Podcasting” with Kelly Smith
June 12, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MB"Connect your actions to your passions." – Kelly Smith Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is mom, podcast coach, professional artist, filmmaker, and marketing expert, Angela Kelly Smith. Kelly and I had a fun chat about her books, why podcasting is a powerful marketing tool for your business, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Her love for art and how her artistic expression plays a role in her business How she still hosts multiple podcasts after doing it for over 12 years How...
Ep. 680 – “The Influence Lottery Ticket for Having High Impact” with Kelly Swanson (@motivationspkr)
June 09, 2023 06:25 - 1 hour - 84 MB"Being unique and authentic comes with a price." – Kelly Swanson Today’s featured bestselling author is Hall of Fame Speaker, Award-Winning Storyteller, Comedian, Creator of the Persuasion Principle, and Story Impact Academy, Kelly Swanson. Kelly and I had a fun chat about her books, how to take a story from good enough to amazing, and how her faith shaped her life to be what it is today! Key Things You’ll Learn: How to tell magnetic stories that create positive results What it takes ...
Ep. 679 – “Rock Gods & Messy Monsters” with Diane Hatz (@dianehatz)
June 08, 2023 06:21 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB"Search inward. The outward stuff means nothing." – Diane Hatz Today’s featured award-winning author is inner activist, creative marketing expert, and nonprofit founder, Diane Hatz. Diane and I had a fun chat about her book, “Rock Gods & Messy Monsters”, navigating the writing world as an indie author, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Her advice for new indie authors Mistakes that authors need to avoid when publishing their work How her music business experience plays a role in h...
Ep. 678 – “The Profit of Kindness” with Jill Lublin (@JillLublin)
June 03, 2023 05:45 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MB"Flexibility is an important key to kindness and success." - Jill Lublin Today’s featured bestselling author is expert visibility strategist, international speaker, and consultant, Jill Lublin. Jill and I had a chat about her book, “The Profit of Kindness: How to Influence Others, Establish Trust, and Build Lasting Business Relationships”, and using publicity as a cost-effective, lucrative, and powerful tool for business. Key Things You’ll Learn: How Jill became a Master Publicity Stra...
Ep. 677 – “Wisdom on the Camino” with Kathleen Donnelly Israel (@kathleen_israel)
May 29, 2023 22:23 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBUnconditional love is a way to raise your vibration. Today’s featured bestselling author is nature lover, devout Catholic, and mom of 5, Kathleen Donnelly Israel. Kathleen and I had a chat about her book, “Wisdom on the Camino: A Spiritual Journey Sharing Forgiveness and Possibilities to Inspire the Rest of Your Life”, how struggle can yield spiritual growth, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How she became a writer What led her to walk the Camino De Santiago The power of finding c...
Ep. 676 – “Between February and November” with Patti Lee (@PattiAuthor)
May 29, 2023 05:57 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBAlways believe in yourself and trust your gut. Today’s featured award-winning author is a wife, grandmother, storyteller, and thinker, Patti Lee. Patti and I had a fun chat about her books, her writing style that helps her to finish books, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Patti became a writer How Patti deals with writers block Why it's good to be part of a writing group What helped her to get the confidence to keep writing Patti’s Site: https://www.pattileewriter.com/ P...