Going North Podcast
1,051 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days 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. 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 MBListen 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...
Ep. 596 – “The Self-Healing Mind” with Dr. Gregory Scott Brown (@GregorySBrownMD)
December 05, 2022 19:30 - 29 minutes - 40 MB“The mind is a powerful tool and too many of us are not enough attention to it.” - Dr. Gregory Scott Brown Today’s featured author is an integrative psychiatrist, and mental health writer, Dr. Gregory Scott Brown. Dr. Gregory and I have a fun chat about his book, “The Self-Healing Mind: An Essential Five-Step Practice for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression, and Revitalizing Your Life”, what self-care really is, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What (evidence-based) self-care really is ...
#Bonus Ep. – “It Is On You To Own You” with Delpha Clarke
December 05, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MB“We can be more, do more, and give more.” – Delpha Clarke Today’s featured bonus author is a mom and registered nurse, Delpha Clarke. Delpha and I talk about her book, “It Is On You To Own You”, overcoming low self-esteem, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What it was like growing up in Jamaica How it was like to be a nurse during the pandemic How faith became a major part of her life Delpha’s Site: https://delphaclarke.com/ You May Also Like… #FourFoldFormula Ep. – “Di...
#Host2Host Bonus Ep. – “Grow Your Business With Software” with Luke Jean-Louis (@lukejeanlouis)
December 04, 2022 03:31 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MB“B2B will set you free.” - Luke Jean-Louis Today’s bonus featured author is entrepreneur, and host of the Deep Voice Man Show, Luke Jean-Louis. Luke and I had a chat about his book, “Grow Your Business With Software”, why he decided to book cast his way into his current business model by publishing a book and running a podcast, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Luke began his entrepreneurial journey 3 things he learned from starting his own podcast Why people are needed in bus...
Ep. 595 – “The Edge of Greatness” with Charles Schultz (@Coach_Schultz)
December 01, 2022 07:41 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB“You may not control if you get all the answers right but you can control your readiness.” - Charles Schultz Today’s featured bookcaster is a father, husband, coach, and entrepreneur, Charles Schultz. Charles and I have a fun chat about his books, some of the characteristics of elite performers, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: 3 Traits that all elite performers share How Charles defines of greatness What made Charles decide to write and publish a book What big failure ac...
Ep. 594 – “Leadership & Masculinity” with Charles Matheus (@matheus_charles)
November 29, 2022 06:50 - 48 minutes - 65.8 MB“Find ways to be powerful and compassionate together.” - Charles Matheus Today’s featured bookcaster is adventurer, entrepreneur, mentor, TEDx speaker, and leadership consultant, Charles Matheus. Charles and I have a fun chat about his book, “Leadership & Masculinity: Embracing New Strength”, emotional literacy, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What emotions tell you about yourself Why he’s all about man creating “powerful spaces” instead of “safe spaces” Three ways for men to dev...
Ep. 593 – “The Perfect Neighborhood” with Liz Alterman (@LizAlterman)
November 28, 2022 07:02 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MB“Humor is my drug of choice.” – Liz Alterman Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, humorist, and longtime journalist, Liz Alterman. Liz and I had a fun chat about her book, “The Perfect Neighborhood”, coping with rejection, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How she became a writer The most challenging part about going from writing news articles to writing full-blown novels How she got her book published in both USA & the UK How to add more humor into your writing. Her plans for...
#Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Emerge Triumphant” with Eliana Gilad (@VoicesofEden)
November 27, 2022 04:25 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MB“Your voice makes a difference.” - Eliana Gilad Today’s featured bonus international bestselling author is a TEDx presenter, motivational speaker, teacher, composer, healing voice mentor, and founder of Voices of Eden Ancient Wisdom and Healing Music Institute, Eliana Gilad. Eliana and I have a fun chat about her book, “Emerge Triumphant: Thrive Through Uncertainty”, how to find your authentic voice, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What Eliana learned about her voice from helping ...
Ep. 592 – “There Is A Rainbow In Everyone” with Zsata Williams-Spinks (@zsata)
November 25, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB“In my stories, there’s always more than one message because life has more than one message.” - Zsata Williams-Spinks Today’s featured author is a preschool teacher, mom, and wife, Zsata Williams-Spinks. Zsata and I had a fun chat about her book, “There Is A Rainbow In Everyone”, why she decided to publish a children’s book as her first book, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired her to write a children’s book What to expect from her next book Her advice for aspiring chil...
Ep. 591 – “From Battered to Boss Lady” with Pennie Crockett (@PenniesTea)
November 25, 2022 06:14 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB“Keep going and don’t stop because you don’t know where you’re going to land.” - Pennie Crockett Today’s featured author is an educator, domestic abuse Survivor, mother of two, tea sommelier, health professional, and women's empowerment advocate, Pennie Crockett. Pennie and I had a chat about her book, “Dangerous Love: From Battered to Boss Lady”, her advice for women who may be going through domestic abuse, and how to turn pain into passion and profit! Key Things You’ll Learn: How she...
Ep. 590 – “You're Not Alone” with Zach Westerbeck (@Zachwesterbeck)
November 22, 2022 06:27 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB“You cannot fix what you don’t measure.” - Zach Westerbeck Today’s featured bookcaster is husband, Mental Health Professional Speaker, college success coach, and certified Mental Health First Aid professional, Zach Westerbeck. Zach and I have a chat about his book, “You're Not Alone: The Only Book You'll Ever Need to Overcome Anxiety and Depression”, some tools to help you take care of your mind, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How he became a mental health advocate Why he believ...
#Bonus Ep. – “Forgiving the Nightmare” with Pastor Mark Sowersby (@SowersbyMark)
November 20, 2022 05:20 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBEven though your past can be painful, it doesn’t have to be your identity. Today’s featured bonus author is father, husband, and Pastor, Mark Sowersby. Pastor Mark and I had a chat about his book, “Forgiving the Nightmare”, his process of dealing with the tough memories to write it, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What led him to become a pastor after going through abuse as a child Three leadership lessons learned from being a pastor Mark’s Site: https://forgivingthenightmare....
Ep. 589 – “Egg Some People” with Sandy Ciaramitaro
November 18, 2022 05:05 - 24 minutes - 33 MBOne hundred years from now, you will never know the difference. Focus on what truly matters. Today’s featured author is the Founder and President of The Good Eggs Foundation, Sandy Ciaramitaro. Sandy and I had a chat about her book series, “The Good Eggs”, lessons learned from her students during her time as an educator, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Sandy to start the Good Eggs Foundation Where her love of writing came from The 3 major lessons Learned from her st...
Ep. 588 – “30 Second Success” with Laura Templeton (@30SecondSuccess)
November 17, 2022 07:18 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MB“Confidence is key when it comes to being able to deliver your message, but you have to have a message that you believe in.” - Laura Templeton Today’s featured bestselling author is an international speaker, workshop facilitator, and communications consultant, Laura Templeton. Laura and I have a fun chat about her book, “30 Second Success: Ditch the Pitch and Start Connecting”, what setback helped her create success, and how to create very powerful branded messages that bring more business!...
Ep. 587 – “Cadence” with Leanne Spencer
November 14, 2022 05:42 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MB“Autonomy is one of the underappreciated aspects of well-being.” – Leanne Spencer Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is keynote speaker, a multi-award-winning wellbeing consultant, a Bear Grylls Survival Instructor, and the creator of the Agile Business Athlete™ methodology, Leanne Spencer. Leanne and I had a fun chat about her book, “Cadence: The secret to beating burnout and performing in life and work”, what creates burnout, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How the transiti...
#HolidayBonus Ep. – “Fireproof” with David Hollenbach III (@HollenbachLEAD)
November 12, 2022 05:02 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MB“Don’t let your mistakes define your value.” - David Hollenbach III Today’s bonus featured bookcaster is US Navy Veteran, Retired Fire Department Battalion Chief, Consultant, Instructor, Coach, and Mentor, David Hollenbach III. David and I had a chat about his book, “Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future”, lessons learned from being a podcast host, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The importance of good self-leadership How to view your m...
Ep. 586 – “Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children’s Books” with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay)
November 11, 2022 07:10 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB“Diversify your ideas.” – Violet Lemay Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, and award-winning children’s book illustrator of 44+ books, Violet Lemay. Violet and I have a fun chat about her books, what to think about when looking for a children’s book illustrator, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Violet became an illustrator Why we need creative outlets in our lives The importance of traveling around the world How her family had to adapt overseas during CO...
#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “From A Fractured to Harmonious Home” with Crystal Gilbert
November 10, 2022 15:16 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB“Don’t wish away whatever stage of life you are in.” – Crystal Gilbert Today’s bonus featured author is mom, wife, and Whole Life Wellness educator, Crystal Gilbert. Crystal and I had a fun chat about her story from the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, getting reacquainted with her creativity as an adult, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Crystal chose which story to write for the book What major setback set...
Ep. 585 – “Ceasefire” with Chip Nightingale (@chipnightingale)
November 08, 2022 03:14 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB“It’s important to have the practical with the biblical.” - Chip Nightingale Today’s featured bookcaster is a husband, father, pastor, leadership coach, and international conference and Bible teacher, Chip Nightingale. Chip and I have a fun chat about his book, “Ceasefire: Finding Peace When All You See Is Conflict”, leadership lessons from the pulpit, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What led Chip to become a minister The 3 Major leadership lessons he learned from being a pastor ...
Ep. 584 – “The Imposter Lies Within” with Sheryl Anjanette (@sherylanjanette)
November 06, 2022 03:19 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB“We need our discernment muscle.” - Sheryl Anjanette Today’s featured bestselling author is international speaker, transformational success coach, and mind guide, Sheryl Anjanette. Sheryl and I have a chat about her book, “The Imposter Lies Within: Silence Your Inner Critic, Tame Your Fear & Unleash Your Badassery”, what the healthy zone is, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired her to learn NLP Why we need to be careful about our word choices Is imposter syndrome somethi...
Ep. 583 – “How to Be the Face of Your Business” with Tonya Eberhart (@brandfacestar)
November 04, 2022 05:34 - 37 minutes - 51 MB“When you try to help everyone, you just help yourself right out of business.” - Tonya Eberhart Today’s featured international bestselling author is the founder of BrandFace® and Branding Agent to Business Stars, Tonya Eberhart. Tonya and I have a fun chat about her books, how to be a star in your industry, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The importance of storytelling for your brand and your business How Tonya started her entrepreneurial journey Why it’s important to have ...
Ep. 582 – “Shaping the World Through Great Stories for All Ages” with Natasha Deen (@natasha_deen)
November 04, 2022 03:22 - 57 minutes - 79 MBGood writing and respecting the readers’ time are how great authors become great. Today’s featured writer is an instructor and award-winning author of over forty works for kids, teens, and adults, in a variety of genres, Natasha Deen. Natasha and I have a fun chat about her books, how to navigate the genre map when publishing books for a variety of readerships, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How she became a writer The advantages of being an indie writer What Natasha does for ...
#FourFoldFormula Ep. – “Discovering a Pathway to Peace” with La-June Persephony
November 03, 2022 06:01 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB“Only when you put yourself first can you be a blessing to someone else in a healthy way.” - La-June Persephony Today’s featured bonus author is a mom, world traveler, and a technical writer in the IT industry, La-June Persephony. La-June and I talk about her story from the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, navigating divorce, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What going through a divorce taught her about living. ...
#Bonus Ep. – “Pray. Trust. Ride.” with Lisa Boucher (@LBoucherAuthor)
November 01, 2022 06:08 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB“Life is too big for us to micromanage.” – Lisa Boucher Today’s featured bonus award-winning author is a mom, wife, grandmother, speaker, and registered nurse, Lisa Boucher. Lisa and I have a chat about her new book, “Pray. Trust. Ride: Lessons on Surrender from a Cowgirl and a King”, why control is an illusion, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The inspiration behind her newest book Why you should listen to your gut What skill Lisa has been improving since 2019 Her writing process ...
Ep. 581 – “Teaching Writing at the Collegiate Level” with Luanne Smith (@luannesmith56)
October 30, 2022 03:48 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBDial into your passion and do it because it is worth it. Today’s featured author is a book editor and retired college creative writing and film professor, Luanne Smith. Luanne and I have a fun chat about her books, her journey from a blue-collar upbringing to becoming a collegiate professor, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: How she became a writer How being a film professor set her up for success as an author What major setback set her up for success Her advice for those that reac...
Ep. 580 – “How To Get Unstuck and Find Your Purpose” with Dana Williams (@danawilliamsco)
October 29, 2022 04:53 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MB“We are where time comes from.” – Dana Williams Today’s featured author is a Gallup Certified Strength Coach, former Southwest Airlines Marketing Leader, and Purpose Doula, Dana Williams. Dana and I have a fun chat, if not a complimentary coaching session displaying her expertise as a transformational coach while learning about her journey into entrepreneurship, creating The Strengths Journal™, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why we are not well-rounded individuals The importance...