Going North Podcast

Great ideas come to you while you are in motion. Today’s featured author is a mother, wife, and literary warrior that will use her lack of filter for the greater good, Heather Gooden aka H.M. Gooden. Heather and I talk about how she became a writer, the dreams from her teen years that inspires her published work, and more punny goodness! Key Things You’ll Learn: The vivid dreams that inspired her first book. Her hybrid pantser writing process that multiplied her number of produced...

“Good ethics is good business.” - Rabbi Yonason Goldson Today’s featured author is TEDx speaker, hitchhiking rabbi, and Keynote speaker with 3000 years’ experience, Yonason Goldson. Yonason and I talk about the globetrotting adventures that led him to become a rabbi, having ethical personal success, and more!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why we need a sense of direction. The backpacking journeys that led him to become a Rabbi. 4 Simple reminders for keeping yourself in...

“Everybody has a story. Everybody’s life is interesting.” – Bob Brill Today’s featured bestselling author is an award-winning broadcaster, screenwriter, producer, and news anchor at CBS Radio LA; KNX 1070, Bob Brill. Bob and I talk about creativity, his future projects for 2021, and more! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: What keeps Bob creative. Why your life is interesting than you think. Bob’s “Why” for writing. Bob’s Site: http://www.bobbrillbooks.com/ Bob’s Books: ...

“If you are not into shameless self-promotion, don’t write a book.” – Jim Christina Today’s featured author is a musician, historian, writer, poet, playwright, and Vietnam veteran, Jim Christina. Jim and I talk about the creative background that led him to where he is today, the reasons why you should do some research along with your writing projects, and more!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why Jim does heavy research for his writing and the benefits of doing it. Some of the benefits of...

Never hesitate to start a good habit as soon as possible. Today’s featured award-winning author is a professional ballroom dancer and choreographer by day, and a curly-haired neurotic writer by night, Jennifer Anne Gordon. Jennifer and I talk about her background as a ballroom dancer, recruiting people for your group of beta readers, and more!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: What inspired her to become a ballroom dancer. What led Jennifer to become a horror writer. How she found her...

“People want the outcome but not necessarily the journey.” - Matthew McGregor Today’s featured author is a business growth expert, international speaker, coach, trainer, and is the founder and creator of 22 Apps™, Matthew McGregor. Matt and I talk about what led him to the creation of 22 Apps, his past life before 22 Apps, and more!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: What inspired Matt to start 22apps. Why Matt believes that fulfillment is fake. Why people don’t achieve as much as they...

“We are better friends to other people than we are to ourselves.” - Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields Today’s featured bestselling author is inspirational speaker, educator, thought-leader, author, and artist, Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields. Dr. Shields and I talk about mindfulness, the Ubuntu philosophy, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What keeps Dr. LaMarr inspired and motivated. 3 keys for being an Effective Servant Leader. A benefit of mindfulness that many people don’t know...

Showcase how you can break barriers down as a communicator when authentically networking with others. Today’s featured 2X bestselling author is Business Coach & Speaker that shows millennial entrepreneurs how to create 6 figure business through connection, Jake Kelfer. Jake and I talk about authentically networking, creating a successful life, and more to help you elevate!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Where Jake receives his boundless energy from. The 3 fixable mistakes people make...

“Perfection doesn’t exist and that’s okay.” – Kristy Smith Today’s featured bonus author is wife, mom, world traveler, and avid tennis player, Kristy Smith. Kristy and I talk about conquering the fears that authors face before hitting the publish button, what traveling taught her about life, and more!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: The 2 main lessons Kristy’s learned from traveling. What inspired Kristy’s love for both reading and writing vampire novels. The 3 things she learned from...

“Don’t let the possibility of not being good at something keep you from getting started.” - David Hollingsworth Today’s featured author is an award-winning speaker, storyteller, expert in building high-performing teams. and US Army veteran, David Hollingsworth. David and I talk about recovering from a motorcycle accident, one of the hardest things about writing a book, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What the hardest part of writing a book was for David. What it’s like to...

“Excellence is not a sometime thing, it’s an all-time thing.” – Bobby Albert Today’s featured bonus author is father, grandfather, husband, lifelong entrepreneur, Workplace Culture and Leadership Expert, Bobby Albert. Bobby and I talk about being a faith-based entrepreneur, using God’s word in your business, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why daily quiet time with God is a must. The discipline that helped Bobby to write his books. The foundational Bible verse that is part of...

“Engineering is a lot more versatile than people give it credit for.” - Neil Thompson Today’s featured author is fellow toastmaster, podcast host, and Medical device engineer, Neil Thompson. Neil and I talk about his STEM book series for children, podcast interviews, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What prompted Neil to write a Children’s STEM book specifically for black children. What discovery Neil made while doing the research for his Children’s book series. Why Neil prefers...

“There are times that you will have to step out in faith, whether you want to or not.“ – Gloria Hass Today’s featured bonus bestselling book-caster is Life Transition Coach, speaker, and TV and radio show host, Gloria Hass. Gloria and I have a fun chat with twists and turn about evangelism, how her brain injury in early 2020 brought her closer to God, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: How her brain injury is pushing her closer to God. Her advice for Christians who want to evangelize...

“It was worth the nightmares they were great books.” - Liz Butcher Today’s featured award-winning author is mom, wife, and a self-confessed nerd with a BA in psychology and an insatiable fascination for learning, Liz Butcher. Liz and I talk about her love for writing dark fantasy, why a good publicist gives you an advantage as a writer, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What got Liz into writing dark fantasy. What’s next for Liz after winning an award for one of her books. Why she...

“Keep your writing brain nimble.” – Emma Dhesi Today’s featured bonus author is mum, wife, book coach, and fellow podcaster, Emma Dhesi. Emma and I talk about writing, developing the mindset to be a productive content creator and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Emma got into writing. What inspires her writing. How people in Europe view failure. The 2 major things that hold creatives back. Especially writers. How to become more confident in your writing abilities. Emma’s...

“Writers will find any way to procrastinate.” - Cat Rambo Today’s featured award-winning author is editor, professor, and two-term President of SFWA (The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America), Cat Rambo. Cat and I talk about her writing lineage, what she does to stay productive as a writer, and more meow goodness!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How it was being part of a sci-fi triumvirate to complete a futuristic sci-fi novel. Why she teaches classes online by herself instead...

“Our true north always feels light and expansive.” - Sam Liebowitz Today’s bonus featured bestselling author is a twenty-seven-year veteran entrepreneur in the human potential and empowerment space and the owner of TalkRadio.NYC, Sam Liebowitz. Sam and I talk about his new book, what you can do to attract more positive people in your life, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why Sam became known as the Conscious Consultant. What led to the publishing of Sam’s first book. Why we...

“I think we have to get sort of stripped of everything to realize what really matters in life.” – Amy Herrig Today’s featured award-winning author is blogger, cancer survivor, mother, wife, and lifelong Texan, Amy Herrig. Amy and I talk about her memoir, the importance of self-love, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What led to her book title, “No More Dodging Bullets”. What helped Amy overcome her past drug addictions. Why long-term decision making is a must. Why greed will...

“Breathing is a luxury, don’t take it for granted.” – Sandra Rinomato Today’s featured bestselling author is real estate Broker/Owner and former host of the popular HGTV shows Property Virgins and Buy Herself, Sandra Rinomato. Sandra and I talk about her ‘why’ for what she does to help others find their greatness through real estate, shattering negative beliefs that you carry from childhood and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why Sandra tells her story to anyone that she meets that...

“What I choose to think, speak, and believe will show up for me in my reality.” - Kim O'Neill What happens when you have two positive podcast hosts that love inspiration and laughter? Fun is what happens. Today’s featured bestselling author is twice certified Transformational Confidence Coach, interview coach, Reiki Master, former Crime Analyst, and inspirational host of the Every Day is a New Day podcast and live show, Kim O'Neill. Kim and I talk about coaching, how to navigate through...