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Going North Podcast

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Calling 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.


Ready to Go North? Subscribe today!

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Ep. 627 – “From Reluctant Writer to Award-Winning Author” with Jennifer Elizabeth Moore

February 11, 2023 05:16 - 1 hour - 92.1 MB

“Show up so that the inspiration can arrive.” - Jennifer Elizabeth Moore Today’s featured award-winning bestselling bookcaster is Empathic Mentor, healer, and Master EFT Trainer for EFT International, Jennifer Elizabeth Moore. Jen and I have a fun chat about her book, “Empathic Mastery: A 5-Step System to Go from Emotional Hot Mess to Thriving Success”, some encouragement for fellow writers, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How she got into writing 3 Lessons she learned from ...

Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker

February 10, 2023 06:39 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

“Grief is a process, but it is not permanent.” - Portia Booker Today’s featured fellow bookcaster is award-winning journalist, digital media producer, and mental health advocate, Portia Booker. Portia and I had a lighthearted conversation about her book, “Finding Grace within Grief: Her Transition...My Transformation”, some tips on how to deal with grief, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why grief is a unique journey and what it taught Portia Her tips for others going through grief...

Ep. 625 – “Black Resilience” with K. Braeden Anderson (@braedenanders0n)

February 06, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

Instead of growing into who you want to be, pull out that person you want to be. Today’s featured author is a father, husband, top lawyer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Braeden Anderson. Braeden and I talk about his new book, “Black Resilience: The Blueprint for Black Triumph in the Face of Racism”, overcoming childhood abuse, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What it was like playing Division I basketball while completing a law degree Why he had to re-read his book for in...

Ep. 624 – “Got to Be Different” with Larkin and Shirley Weber

February 06, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

“People use the scriptures to get married but they don’t use it to stay married.” – Larkin Weber Today’s featured Christian author couple are motivational speakers, entrepreneurs, grandparents, and the founders of Difference Makers 225, Larkin and Shirley Weber. Larkin and Shirley have a chat with Dom about their books, how to have a strong relationship with your spouse, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What helps you have a lasting relationship with your spouse Two things that fo...

Ep. 623 - "The Day One Executive" With April Armstrong (@ahaconsult)

January 30, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Every single person has the innate ability to become a good leader, and the only thing you have to do is tap this power deep within you. If you can embrace an executive mindset, you can rise to the challenge - right now. You don't have to wait for someone else to acknowledge your talents. April Armstrong, a certified expert facilitator and master executive coach, is a strong believer in this concept. She wrote all about it in her book, The Day One Executive. She joins Dom Brightmon to discus...

#Host2Host Bonus Ep. – “Rise & Go” with Cory Carlson (@carlsoncory)

January 30, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

“I control the input; God controls the impact.” - Cory Carlson Today’s featured bonus bestselling bookcaster is a father of 3, husband, entrepreneur, and executive coach, Cory Carlson. Cory and I had a fun chat about his books, why coaching is important if you want to reach your next level of excellence, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How he got into the coaching business How he used his setbacks to set him up for success by writing his first book The power of being present in...

#Bonus Ep. – “From Runaway Psychic to Saved Christian Woman” with Susan McCeldry (@SusanMcceldry)

January 30, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MB

“Before you participate in anything, do your research.” - Susan McCeldry Today’s featured author is a grandma, wife, speaker, bible teacher, and licensed cosmetologist, Susan McCeldry. Susan and I had a chat about her book, “Heaven's Joy: The Seeking and Saving of a Runaway Psychic”, finding peace after traumatic events, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How she became a Christian The main weapon in spiritual warfare that turns you away from God How dabbling in the occult almost de...

Ep. 622 – “Under The Orange Blossoms” with Cindy Benezra (@CindyBenezra111)

January 28, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

“If you have a secret your whole life and you’ve been threatened to never share it, it’s almost like you lose your voice and in that, you lose yourself.” – Cindy Benezra Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, luxury event planner, inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and sexual abuse survivor advocate, Cindy Benezra. Cindy and I had a chat about her book, “Under The Orange Blossoms: An Inspirational Story of Bravery and Strength”, self-calming techniques to cope with post-t...

Ep. 621 – “F*cked To Focused” with Donnie Boivin (@DonnieBoivin)

January 26, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

“Success is found by the people that are willing to do the things others are too scared to do.” – Donnie Boivin Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is entrepreneur, speaker, and CEO and Founder of Success Champions and Success Champion Networking, Donnie Boivin. Donnie and I had a fun chat about his book, “F*cked to Focused: Taking Your Business From Growth Mode To Ultimate Scale”, how podcasting saved his business, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How he got into entrepre...

#Bonus Ep. – “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” with Andre Lewis Carter

January 26, 2023 17:45 - 20 minutes - 28 MB

Be bold and continuously get better at your craft. Today’s featured bonus author is a husband and retired US navy veteran, Andre Lewis Carter. Andre and I had a chat about his book, “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea”, his advice for fellow writers, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired him to write His research process for finishing his book What Andre is working on next His advice for fellow writers looking to get published   Andre’s Site: https://www.andrelewi...

Ep. 620 – “Healing Racial Divides in America” with B. Keith Haney (@revheadpin)

January 26, 2023 15:45 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

“The worse thing you can do is give people a message and not give them what the next steps are.” - B. Keith Haney   Today’s featured fellow Christian bookcaster is a grandfather, husband, and ordained pastor, B. Keith Haney. Keith and I talked about his book, “One Nation under God: Healing Racial Divides in America”, tackling critical race theory in the church, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why race is a deep topic and how Keith likes to tackle it from a biblical perspective Wh...

#M2M Bonus Ep. – “Self-Love Paved the Way” with Diane Vich

January 26, 2023 13:30 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

“We can choose to be stuck in the bitter and sour or we can make lemonade and bring the sweetness and find the blessings in those difficult moments.” – Diane Vich Today’s featured bestselling author is a registered nurse, professor, and holistic health coach, Diane Vich. Diane and I talk about her story in the bestselling book, “Mayhem to Miracles”, discovering a higher level of self-worth, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What is EMDR and how it helped Diane have more personal grow...

Ep. 619 – “The Heart of the Matter” with Joffre McClung (@JoffreMcClung)

January 26, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB

“If you don’t like what’s going on in your life, rather than looking to blame other people, look inward instead of outward.” - Joffre McClung Today’s featured author is Self-Love Teacher, Common Sense Advocate, and Independent Filmmaker. Joffre McClung. Joffre and I had a fun chat about her books, what it means to be a common-sense advocate, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How she made the switch from writing scripts to writing books How to deal with 180-degree changes in your li...

#Bonus Ep. – “Shipwrecked and Rescued” with Larry Jorgensen

January 24, 2023 05:35 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MB

Explore more and don’t get sidetracked by the artificial. Today’s featured author is seasoned journalist and historian, Larry Jorgensen. Larry and I had a chat about his book, “Shipwrecked and Rescued: The City of Bangor”, how he became interested in shipwrecks, and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How he got started in journalism What inspired him to write a book about this particular shipwreck What writing this book taught him about resilience   Larry’s Site: https://shipwreckedand...

Ep. 618 – “A Book About You” with David Green

January 22, 2023 07:04 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MB

“When a person discovers who they are, they have to know that every stage of life has a different mission.” – David Green Today’s featured author is a grandfather, husband, inventor, musician, and award-winning film producer, David Green. David and I had a deep chat about his books, your spiritual anatomy, how people can discover their unique life purpose, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How David became a musician What inspired David to become a rabbi How your soul has anatomy a...

Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove)

January 20, 2023 07:38 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

“We all have helping superpowers.” – Kim Hamer Today’s featured author is HR consultant and sought-after public speaker, Kim Hamer, PHR. Kim and I had a chat about her book, “100 Act of Love: A Girlfriend's Guide to Loving Your Friend Through Cancer or Loss”, managing grief in the workplace, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why she wrote her book and her process for getting it done The most important attribute for showing up and helping those that you care about. Why it’s not hel...

#Bonus Ep. – “Finding Eden” with Brad Dude (@bdude1)

January 19, 2023 08:34 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

“You don’t have to be “the boss” to be a leader.” – Brad Dude Today’s featured bonus author is a grandfather, husband, speaker, facilitator, leadership trainer, and international organizational development consultant, Brad Dude. Brand and I had a chat about his books, what it was like writing a fiction novel after years of publishing nonfiction books, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How he first learned leadership skills Why every leader needs to be self-aware Why every leader n...

#Bonus Ep. – “Digital Detox” with Molly DeFrank (@mollydefrank)

January 17, 2023 05:44 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MB

“Is your technology working for you as a tool, or are you a tool for it?” – Molly DeFrank Today’s featured author is a wife, mom of 6, and Digital Detox Coach, Molly DeFrank. Molly and I had a fun chat about her book, “Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids”, faith, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What led her to become a digital detox coach Why massive amounts of screen time make your kids more irritable How to UNDO your child’s tech trance Her writing process for fin...

Ep. 616 – “The SECRET POWER of the ROCK MOVER” with Karen Gray

January 15, 2023 06:36 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MB

“Be your own champion and champion others.” - Karen Gray Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, ICF Certified Life & Business Coach, human behavioral expert, and the Founder/CEO of Gray Legacy Partners, Karen Gray. Karen and I had a fun chat about her book, “Manifesting Queen 1111 Edition: 21 Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories Of How They Manifested It All”, what it means to be a rock mover, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How she got into coaching How ...

Ep. 615 – “Champion Martial Artist to Award-Winning Novelist” with Danielle Orsino

January 13, 2023 07:35 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

Breathe and believe in yourself. Today’s featured award-winning author is a hall of fame champion martial artist, nurse, and cosplayer, Danielle Orsino. Danielle and I had a fun chat about her book series, “Birth of the Fae”, what it's like to be on blasphemy lists, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why you must ask for what you want How she became interested in martial arts and turned it into an opportunity to meet celebrities Her research and writing process for her books ...

#Bonus Ep. – “Next Level Entrepreneurial Mindset for Happiness” with Hayk Tadevosyan (@hayktadevosyan)

January 12, 2023 08:18 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB

“Happiness comes from challenging yourself, not from sitting on the couch preserving yourself for tomorrow.” - Hayk Tadevosyan Today’s featured author is father, husband, deacon, athlete, and entrepreneur, Hayk Tadevosyan. Hayk and I chat about his book, “The Power Of Mindset: 14 Life Changing Principles On How To Achieve True Happiness and Success”, lessons learned from doubling his business in 2022, and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What is the difference between delegation and prop...

Ep. 614 – “Serve No Master” with Jonathan Green (@ServeNoJonathan)

January 10, 2023 06:27 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MB

"When you rely on a bookstore to generate your business, you don’t have power.” - Jonathan Green Today’s featured international bestselling author of 300+ books is a ghostwriter, full-time entrepreneur, father of two, lead generation expert, and fellow podcast host, Jonathan Green. Jonathan and I have a chat about his “Serve No Master” book series, how giving away books is an effective business growth strategy, and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What does his morning writing routine lo...

Ep. 613 – “Radical Intuition” with Kim Chestney (@KimChestney)

January 09, 2023 06:04 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

"Busyness is the biggest barrier to intuition." - Kim Chestney Today’s featured bestselling author is an innovation leader, intuition teacher, and the founder of IntuitionLab, Kim Chestney. Kim and I had a chat about her book, “Radical Intuition: A Revolutionary Guide to Using Your Inner Power”, the life-changing power of intuitive awareness, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why your intuition is powerful How to develop your intuition What major setback set Kim up for success Wha...

Ep. 612 – “More Joy” with Cindi Cohn

January 07, 2023 06:08 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB

“Smiling is free and contagious.” – Cindi Cohn Today’s featured author is a speaker, joy activator, veteran edutainer, Cindi Cohn. Cindi and I have a fun filled chat about her book, “More Joy: 52 Weeks of Moving Forward Joyfully”, finding a new faith, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How she got her start with virtual learning before 2020 What inspired her to become a published author What helps you find and have true joy   Cindi’s Site: https://www.cindicohn.com/ Cindi’s Book:...

Ep. 611 – “Optimizing Your Health” with Emily Gold Mears, JD

January 06, 2023 06:14 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

“Every little bit of improvement will make a difference.” - Emily Gold Mears Today’s featured author is lawyer turned citizen scientist and research analyst, Emily Gold Mears. Emily and I talk about her book, “Optimizing Your Health: An Approachable Guide to Reducing Your Risk of Chronic Disease”, becoming your own healthcare advocate, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Emily to become a citizen scientist How to optimize your sleep How to be your own healthcare advoca...

Ep. 610 – “Are You Open To…” with Merit Kahn, CSP (@MeritKahn)

January 03, 2023 06:27 - 36 minutes - 49.4 MB

“You don’t have to impact a lot of people to impact a lot of people.” – Merit Kahn Today’s featured author is an international keynote speaker, Certified Emotional Intelligence Expert, stand-up comedian, and Sales & Business Development expert, Merit Kahn, CSP. Merit and I had a chat about her book, “Myth Shift: Challenging The Truths That Sabotage Success”, the power of an open mind in business, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: The first step to closing more sales What does it me...

Ep. 609 - "The Film Director’s Bag Of Tricks" With Mark W. Travis (@MarkWTravis)

January 02, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MB

"Half of directing is all the skills that you’ve been taught, the other half is psychology." - Mark W. Travis  The author of The Film Director’s Bag of Tricks, Mark Travis, is here today and is going to share some secrets. Find out how he teaches writers and actors to discover and find the character they are writing or playing. As a director, stop trying to direct the actor and start trying to direct the character. If you don't understand what that means, listen to this episode ASAP! Joi...

Ep. 608 – “Unapologetically Me” with Leah Forney (@LeahMForney)

January 01, 2023 03:31 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

“When it comes to God, there’s never a one and done.” – Leah Forney Today’s featured author is a speaker, visibility activator, podcast cultivator, and pre-licensed marriage & family therapist, Leah Forney. Leah and I had a fun chat about her books, turning pain into purpose, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How she became a writer How she made the switch from being an author to an authorpreneur What people get wrong about visibility Why encouragement is necessary for entrepreneurs ...

#HolidayBonus Ep. – “Because You Matter” with Danielle Bernock (@DBernock)

January 01, 2023 01:56 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MB

“God doesn’t care how long it takes because you are worth it.” - Danielle Bernock Today’s featured Christian bookcaster is a speaker, wife, mother, and Trauma-informed Self-love Coach, Danielle Bernock. Danielle and I had a fun chat about her books, the power of God’s love that enables others to share it, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What trauma really is and what does it take to heal from it The difference between childhood trauma and adult trauma The importance of building ...

Ep. 607 – “FREED from Stuck!” with Susie Hayes (@SusieHa04870196)

January 01, 2023 00:40 - 31 minutes - 42.5 MB

“Grieving is the most difficult human task that we do.” – Susie Hayes Today’s featured award-winning author is psychotherapist, hypnotist, teacher, speaker, and life and business coach, Susie Hayes, MA, CCHT, CST, CNLP. Susie and I had a chat about her book, “FREED from Stuck!: Dare to Cross the Bridge Beyond Grief, Trauma and Self-Sabotage to Discover Lasting Change Now”, why you can teach old dogs new tricks, and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: The 5-step F.R.E.E.D. Method How our mi...

#Bonus Ep. – “Abundant Encounters” with Joshua Marcengill

December 31, 2022 16:30 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MB

“This life is too short to not have good times.” - Joshua Marcengill Today’s featured bonus author is a husband, podcast host, and Certified Financial Sozo counselor, Joshua Marcengill. Josh and I have a fun chat about his book, “Encounters: Pressing into Your Abundant Heavenly Supply”, the necessity of having your finances right as a believer, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How he became a Christian after being an atheist What is a Financial Sozo What big setback became a...

#Bonus Ep. – “Unleash Your Creativity & Get Things Done!” with Jim Larsen (@WriterJimLarsen)

December 31, 2022 05:01 - 30 minutes - 42 MB

“Let go of things that don’t matter.” – Jim Larsen Today’s featured bonus author is poet, humorist, video/filmmaker, and artist, Jim Larsen. Jim and I had a fun chat about his books, embracing your creativity, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How he got into writing Where Jim’s creativity comes from and how he keeps track of his ideas What Jim is working on next What keeps Jim focused and motivated   Jim’s Site: https://byjimlarsen.com/ Jim’s Books: https://www.amazon.co...

#HolidayBonus Ep. – “Rookie Mistakes” with Kelly Bandas (@Kelly_Bandas)

December 30, 2022 08:04 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MB

“Don’t focus on the mistakes. Focus on moving forward.” – Kelly Bandas Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, and stay-at-home comedian, Kelly Bandas. Kelly and I had a fun chat about her book, “Rookie Mistakes: A Grown-Up's Field Guide for Getting Your Act Together”, the power of persistence when it comes to writing your book, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What keeps Kelly creative The two things that motherhood has taught Kelly so far The most challenging part about writing...

Ep. 606 – “Crowdfunding Your Comic Books Into Reality” with Morgan Quaid (@morgan_quaid)

December 30, 2022 06:17 - 35 minutes - 49 MB

“You can turn any story into a comic and it’s just a stone’s throw away from film.” - Morgan Quaid Today’s featured award-winning author is a fellow podcast host, award-winning composer and music producer, Morgan Quaid. Morgan and I had a fun chat about his books, balancing his creative force of nature with his 9-5 job, and tons more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: The difference between writing a novel and producing a comic book What to keep in mind when crowdfunding your book projects ...

#Bonus Ep. – “The Bridge to School Improvement” with Dr. Toby Travis (@TobyATravis)

December 29, 2022 06:11 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MB

“If you can’t trust your employees, why did you employ them?” - Dr. Toby Travis Today’s featured award-winning author is consultant, executive coach, speaker, and trainer, Dr. Toby Travis. Dr. Toby and I had a fun chat about his book, “TrustED: The Bridge to School Improvement”, why there’s a trust epidemic, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why trust is important to have in your organization and how to create it as a new leader How companies can rebuild trust with their employees i...

#Host2Host Bonus Ep. - “Innuendo City” with Michelle Nedelec (@michellenedelec)

December 27, 2022 06:11 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MB

“No matter what you are putting out there in the world, just know that somebody needs you to do that and you got to be brave enough to do it.” - Michelle Nedelec Today’s featured international bestselling author is entrepreneur, executive coach, marketing expert, and automation sensation, Michelle Nedelec. Michelle and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Business Ownership Mindset: The ultimate guide to freedom and self-expression through building a seven-figure business”, how she ho...

Ep. 605 – “Love Is” with Kim Sorrelle

December 26, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

“Love allows people to have opinions that are not yours.” - Kim Sorrelle Today’s featured bestselling author is a cancer-surviving widow, speaker, humanitarian organization director, and Christian entrepreneur, Kim Sorrelle. Kim and I had a fun chat about her book, “Love Is: A Yearlong Experiment in Living Out 1 Corinthians 13 Love”, what brought Kim to a new understanding of love, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How Kim defines love What surprised Kim the most about love What h...

#Bonus Ep. – “Becoming FlyWithKay” with Kay Hall (@flywithkay)

December 26, 2022 06:03 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

“If you can believe in yourself, other people will too because confidence is key.” – Kay Hall Today’s featured author is travel enthusiast, pilot, and social media influencer, Kay Hall. Kay and I talk about her book, “Becoming FlyWithKay: Plain to Social Media Fame”, her journey of becoming a social media creator, and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How she became a pilot What to do when your social media growth stalls Her plans for 2023   Kay’s Site: https://flywithkay.com/ Kay’s ...

Ep. 604 – “A Doctor's Healing Journey” with Dr. Donna Chacko (@DonnaChacko)

December 25, 2022 04:49 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

“Stand up tall, smile, and listen.” - Dr. Donna Chacko Today’s featured award-winning author is a wife, grandmother, retired medical doctor, speaker, and workshop facilitator, Dr. Donna Chacko. Dr. Donna and I had a chat about her book, “Pilgrimage: A Doctor’s Healing Journey”, what faith has to do with health, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How she became a physician 3 lessons learned from being a physician How faith plays a major part in her life The most difficult part abou...

#Bonus Ep. – “Random Acts of Awesome Historical Fiction” with J. Lynn Else (@JLynnElseAuthor)

December 23, 2022 04:50 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MB

“Let your nerd flag fly.” - J. Lynn Else Today’s bonus featured award-winning author is a bibliophile, tea sipper, book reviewer, and proud nerdy mom, J. Lynn Else. Lynn and I had a fun chat about her books, the benefits of being a hybrid author, and tons more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired her to write and publish books How she views negative reviews as a writer Her experience with self-publishing her book as well as publishing her book traditionally   J. Lynn’s Site: ht...

Ep. 603 – “Cracking Open” with Isabeau “Beau” Maxwell

December 19, 2022 06:55 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

“It’s those that are willing to play the long game that reaps the biggest reward.” – Isabeau Maxwell Today’s featured award-winning best-selling author is one of the leading spiritual coaches in intuitive development today, Isabeau “Beau” Maxwell. Isabeau and I had a fun chat about her book, “Cracking Open: Adventures of a Reluctant Medium”, being a spiritual entrepreneur, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What the SAGE method is Her advice for others that are creating an online cou...

Ep. 602 – “How to Unlock Your Creative Potential” with Robin Landa (@rlanda)

December 18, 2022 05:25 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MB

“Make sure your ideas are worthwhile.” – Robin Landa Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, distinguished professor, and creativity guru, Robin Landa. Robin and I have a fun chat about her book, “The New Art of Ideas: Unlock Your Creative Potential”, turning setbacks into setups for success, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: The 3 G’s of every good idea What keeps Robin creative How can people generate worthwhile ideas   Robin’s Site: https://www.robinlanda.com/ R...

Ep. 601 – “Cash Flow Mojo” with Vickie Helm (@Vickie999)

December 16, 2022 05:35 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MB

“Businesses that are inspired and well thought out, those succeed. Businesses that you think about and are just ideas in your head usually fall apart.” – Vickie Helm Today’s featured #1 bestselling author is consultant, conscious business development strategist, keynote speaker, online radio show host, and entrepreneur, Vickie Helm. Vickie and I had a fun chat about her books, the need for discernment in business, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How her entrepreneurship journ...

#Bonus Ep. – “From Prizewinning Dystopian Thrillers to Prizewinning Historical Fiction” with Alice McVeigh (@astmcveigh1)

December 15, 2022 06:58 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

Listen to your inner voice. Today’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a mom, wife, London-based ghostwriter, tennis addict, and pro cellist, Alice McVeigh. Alice and I had a fun chat about her books, what really goes on behind the scenes in top London orchestras, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Alice to write in multiple genres How it can be challenging to write Jane Austenesque Fiction Her advice for younger writers   Alice’s Site: https://alicemcveigh...

Ep. 600 – “Equanimity” with Simon Leslie (@simonleslie21)

December 13, 2022 05:01 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

“Don’t let people tell you what you can’t do. They’ll tell you what they can’t do or what they think they can’t do.” – Simon Leslie Today’s featured international bestselling author is a motivational poet, world traveler, sales expert, founder and chief executive of Ink, a global travel media company, Simon Leslie. Simon and I had a fun chat about his book, “Equanimity: The Diary of a CEO in Crisis”, how crisis can birth your creativity, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How the pand...

#Bonus Ep. – “Journey Forward” with Nathaniel Turner, JD (@Supamans_Dad)

December 12, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

“Figure out who you want to be in the end” - Nathaniel A. Turner, JD Today’s bonus featured author is a father, TEDx Speaker, World Class Parent Empowerment Coach, and Humanity Propulsion Engineer, Nathaniel Turner, JD, MALS. Nate and I had a fun chat about his books, the journey that led him to become a modern-day Renaissance Man, and tons more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why intentionality is required to create success What to expect from his upcoming book What big setback led to one...

#Bonus Ep. – “Whiskers Abroad” with Carrie Carter

December 12, 2022 05:24 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MB

“Be open to exploring and not overplanning.” - Carrie Carter Today’s featured bonus author is a musician and lover of Japan, Carrie Carter. Carrie and I had a fun chat about her 1st book, “Whiskers Abroad: Ashi and Audrey's Adventures in Japan”, how she became interested in writing, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired her to write her first novel Her tips for folks looking to go to Japan What to expect from her next book   Carrie’s Site: https://carriecarterwrites.com...

Ep. 599 – “The Everyday Bucket List” with Karen Cordaway (@KarenCordaway)

December 11, 2022 07:12 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

“Have the confidence to go after it.” – Karen Cordaway Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom and personal finance expert, Karen Cordaway. Karen and I have a fun chat about her book, “The Everyday Bucket List Book: 10 Steps to Bringing More Exciting Experiences to Everyday Life”, some examples of good bucket list items that folks don’t think about, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Some bucket list ideas you can write down and do today How you can organize your bucket list How your ...

Ep. 598 – “An Awakening” with Shiva Kumar (@shivaarc1242)

December 08, 2022 08:53 - 37 minutes - 52 MB

“Fear is one of the greatest barriers that we have.” – Shiva Kumar Today’s featured author is an award-winning director and editor, actor, and scriptwriter, Shiva Kumar. Shiva and I had a fun chat about his book, “An Awakening: Book 1 of The Lanka Chronicles”, using your life experience to expand your creative pursuits, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Shiva to write What is Kindle Vella and how Shiva is using it to gain more readers What was his biggest setback that...

Ep. 597 – “Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will” with Sarah Elkins (@sarahelkins)

December 06, 2022 07:26 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MB

“People love people who are good listeners.” – Sarah Elkins Today’s featured bookcaster is a Gallup Certified Strength Coach, keynote speaker, storytelling coach, and workshop facilitator, Sarah Elkins. Sarah and I had a fun chat about her book, “Your Stories Don't Define You: How You Tell Them Will”, what makes a good coach a good coach, and tons more storytelling goodness!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What led Sarah to become a storytelling coach Why most people don’t know how to trul...

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