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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...

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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. 1081 – From Doubleday Editor to Captivating 1970s Fiction Podcast Host with Laura Van Wormer (@LauraVanWormer)

5/4/2026
“If you could imagine an entire country whose mental illnesses are untreated and their addictions to drugs and alcohol are running rampant in the streets, our society has improved a wee bit. However, it does make for some fun times looking back.” – Laura Van Wormer Today’s featured fellow bestselling bookcaster is editor and researcher, Laura Van Wormer. Laura and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the power of well-crafted storytelling, how sobriety transformed her creativity, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Laura to create "The Class of 74" podcast The importance of original fiction podcasts and her goal to transport listeners through storytelling Cultural and Social Changes in the 1970s Her practical advice for aspiring writers The good and bad of writer’s groups Laura’s Site: https://classof74podcast.com/ Laura’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APFP0A/allbooks Laura’s Podcast, “The Class of ’74”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-life-is-full-of-surprises/id1795138412?i=1000750952378 The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 847 – That Summer She Found Her Voice with Jean Burgess, PhD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-847-that-summer-she-found-her-voice-with-jean-burgess-phd/ 864 – From Ignoring Heart's Call to Embracing a New Life Chapter with Susan Glenney: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-864-from-ignoring-hearts-call-to-embracing-a-new-life-chapter-with-susan-glenney/ 561 – Why Retire When I Can Inspire with Donna Maltz (@Soil2Soulutions): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-561-why-retire-when-i-can-inspire-with-donna-maltz-soil2soulutions/ 760 – From Bonham to Buddha and Back with Clementine Moss: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-760-from-bonham-to-buddha-and-back-with-clementine-moss/ 266 – Holistic Health and Healing with Brigitte Mars (@brigittemars): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/266-holistic-health-and-healing-with-brigitte-mars-brigittemars/ 101 - Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud with Scott Stevens (@AlcoholAuthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/101-every-silver-lining-has-a-cloud-with-scott-stevens-alcoholauthor/ 992 – Why It’s Never Too Late To Thrive & Write A Novel with Margie Zable Fisher (@mzfisher): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-992-why-its-never-too-late-to-thrive-write-a-novel-with-margie-zable-fisher-mzfisher/ 629 – An Enemy Like Me with Teri Brown (@TeriMBrown1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-629-an-enemy-like-me-with-teri-brown-terimbrown1/ 949 – The Singer Sisters with Sarah Marian Seltzer (@sarahmseltzer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-949-the-singer-sisters-with-sarah-marian-seltzer-sarahmseltzer/ 911 – The Charcuterie Board of Short Stories with William Klem (@williamklem1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-911-the-charcuterie-board-of-short-stories-with-william-klem-williamklem1/ 903 – Somewhere in Minnesota with Jayna Locke (@jaynalocke | @jaynatweets): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-903-somewhere-in-minnesota-with-jayna-locke-jaynalocke-jaynatweets/ 1043 – Answering the Call to Become a Multihyphenate Edutainer with Dr. Candy Campbell (@CandyCampbellRN): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1043-answering-the-call-to-become-a-multihyphenate-edutainer-with-dr-candy-campbell-candyca/

Duration:00:52:34

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Ep. 1080 – Escaping the “Not Enough” Mindset to Become an Award-Winning Author with Bridget Budd

4/30/2026
“We don't get curious about ourselves and go, oh, that's interesting. Why do I do that? Why do I have this belief? Why do I have this pattern or this behavior? And I think when we start questioning that, and we start questioning that lens, like a whole different world opens up.” – Bridget Budd Today’s featured author is a wife, trauma-informed storyteller, board-certified health coach, former corporate overachiever, speaker, and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Bridget Budd. Bridget and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “Behind The Mirror”, how writing fiction became a powerful healing tool, confronting deep-seated beliefs, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Bridget to leave her corporate career and eventually publish her 1 novel How the mind creates distorted beliefs How writing became a healing process for her and why she chose fiction to explore her experiences and emotional DNA What helped Bridget shed the "Not Good Enough" Lens The benefit of pursuing an intense yoga certification. Even if you don’t plan to teach yoga. Bridget’s Site: https://bridgetbudd.com/ Bridget’s Book: https://a.co/d/00YWUicK The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 497 – The Financial Mindset Fix with Joyce Marter (@Joyce_Marter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-497-the-financial-mindset-fix-with-joyce-marter-joyce_marter/ 284 – Choose You with Meagan Fettes (@MeaganFettes): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/284-choose-you-with-meagan-fettes-meaganfettes/ 339.5 – From Limited to Limitless with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3395-from-limited-to-limitless-with-adri-kyser-adrikyseryoga/ 260 – Metamorphosis with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/260-metamorphosis-with-l-farrah-furtado-lisaannefurtado/ 940 – From Cheers to Chaos with Katie B. Happyy (@katiebhappyy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-940-from-cheers-to-chaos-with-katie-b-happyy-katiebhappyy/ 1054 – Reframe Adversity and Turn Your Triggers Into Growth with Thais Gibson (@ThaisGibsonPDS): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1054-reframe-adversity-and-turn-your-triggers-into-growth-with-thais-gibson-thaisgibsonpds/ 919 – Spellbound No More with Judy Koons (@JudyKoons): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-919-spellbound-no-more-with-judy-koons-judykoons/ 1042 – From Messy Breakdown to Magical Breakthrough with Becca Eve Young: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1042-from-messy-breakdown-to-magical-breakthrough-with-becca-eve-young/ 1047 – Like a Wave We Break with Jane Marie Chen: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1047-like-a-wave-we-break-with-jane-marie-chen/ 962 – How Confusion Can Lead To Peace, Personal Growth, and Self-discovery with Giovanna Silvestre (@ConfusedGirlLA): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-962-how-confusion-can-lead-to-peace-personal-growth-and-self-discovery-with-giovanna-silvest/ 1035 – From Composition Notebooks to Bestselling Books with Kelli Kassoff (@kellikassoff): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1035-from-composition-notebooks-to-bestselling-books-with-kelli-kassoff-kellikassoff/ 1029 – Unlock Your Creativity & Make Life Your Biggest Art Project with Pia Mailhot-Leichter (@pialeichter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1029-unlock-your-creativity-make-life-your-biggest-art-project-with-pia-mailhot-leichter-p/

Duration:00:39:24

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Ep. 1079 – Gratitude in Adversity and Possibility Beyond Pain with Candice Snyder

4/27/2026
“People are more alike than different. The more conversations I have, the more I realize we have the same fears. We have similar hopes. And, you know, we just want to make a difference, and we want the world to be a better place.” – Candice Snyder Today’s featured fellow bookcaster is a mental health advocate, humanitarian, and gratitude ambassador, Candice Snyder. Candice and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Passion Purpose and Possibilities: Transforming Dreams into Reality”, becoming a National Day Calendar celebration ambassador, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why your purpose is bigger than any single role or circumstance and how Candice came to learn this What inspired Candice to start her globally ranked podcast and how she co-authored a book based on her podcast's theme Three major lessons Candice learned from starting, running, and growing her podcast One of her biggest setbacks that actually became a setup for her current success Candice’s Site: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Candice’s Book: https://a.co/d/0idAk6Pj Candice’s LI Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… #Host2Host Bonus Ep. – Business and Personal Secrets for Getting Unstuck with Frank Zaccari (@FZaccari): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/host2host-bonus-ep-business-and-personal-secrets-for-getting-unstuck-with-frank-zaccari-fzaccari/ 260 – Metamorphosis with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/260-metamorphosis-with-l-farrah-furtado-lisaannefurtado/ #InvincibleForeverMore – Kristy Boyd Johnson, Cecilia Rankin, & Cathy Derksen: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/invincibleforevermore-kristy-boyd-johnson-cecilia-rankin-cathy-derksen/ 308 – Every Day Is A New Day with Kim O'Neill (@KimsONaMission): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep308-every-day-is-a-new-day-with-kim-oneill-kimsonamission/ 379.5 – Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness with Melissa Oatman (@MelissaOatman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3795-awaken-your-inner-awesomeness-with-melissa-oatman-melissaoatman/ 681 – Make Someone's Moment Through Podcasting with Kelly Smith: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-681-make-someones-moment-through-podcasting-with-kelly-smith/ #InvisibleNoMore - Lynda Sunshine West, Delores Garcia, Pamela Gort & Mary Elizabeth Jackson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/invisiblenomore-lynda-sunshine-west-delores-garcia-pamela-gort-mary-elizabeth-jackson/ #InvincibleForeverMore - Nancy Lockhart, Mischelle O’Neal, Paige Davidson, Krystylle Richardson, & Sally Green: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/invincibleforevermore-nancy-lockhart-mischelle-oneal-paige/ #FearlessEntrepreneurs – Lynda Sunshine West, Sally Green, & Amy Lee Kaiser (@LyndaSunshine55): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fearlessentrepreneurs-lynda-sunshine-west-sally-green/ 488.5 – Create, Innovate & Dominate with Tracy Hazzard (@hazzdesign): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4885-create-innovate-dominate-with-tracy-hazzard-hazzdesign/ 251 – Solutionaries with Linda Lattimore (@LindaLattimore8): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/251-solutionaries-with-linda-lattimore-lindalattimore8/ 35 - Women Who Ignite with Donna N. Brown (@DonnaBrownDesigns): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/35-women-who-ignite-with-donna-n-brown-donnabrowndesigns/

Duration:00:43:39

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Ep. 1078 – Healing, Art, and Spiritual Lessons from a Former Ballet Dancer with Chris Nielsen

4/24/2026
“When you write something, when you compose something, when you paint something it’s such a deep inner process for the creator himself or herself that I think it's always a process of working with your own being and discovering things about your own being, and healing some issues in yourself.” – Chris Nielsen Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, trained past life regression practitioner, former classical ballet dancer, and cultural communications specialist, Chris Nielsen. Chris and I had a chat about her first book, “Being Pyotr Ilyich: Tchaikovsky’s Inner Life, Revealed by Himself 130 Years Later”, her transformative healing journey through past life regression therapy, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Chris to write her book, and the extensive process of getting it published How she began studying past life regression therapy as a way to heal her own emotional blockages How we unconsciously adopt behaviors and beliefs from family and society without questioning if they are truly ours Chris’ Site: https://chrisnielsenbooks.com/ Chris’ Book: https://a.co/d/0gkJxAIS Chris’ Podcast, “TIME TRAVELING – A Spiritual Journey of Healing”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-traveling-a-spiritual-journey-of-healing/id1812471683 The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 921 – From WWE Diva to Spiritual Mentor with Joy Giovanni (@joygiovanni): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-921-from-wwe-diva-to-spiritual-mentor-with-joy-giovanni-joygiovanni/ 169 - The Second Wave with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/169-the-second-wave-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/ 1052 – From Near-Death to New Life with Liane Marie Lambert: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1052-from-near-death-to-new-life-with-liane-marie-lambert/ 453 – The Psychic Yellow Brick Road with Corbie Mitleid (@CorbieMitleid): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-453-the-psychic-yellow-brick-road-with-corbie-mitleid-corbiemitleid/ 264 – Soul Wounds & Sacred Revelations with Deneen Joyner (@Deneenmj7): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/264-soul-wounds-sacred-revelations-with-deneen-joyner-deneenmj7/ 656 – How a Red Couch Turned My Pain Into Purpose with Tracey Escobar: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-656-how-a-red-couch-turned-my-pain-into-purpose-with-tracey-escobar/ 495 – Divine Mother Healing with Connie Huebner (@AskDivineMother): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-495-divine-mother-healing-with-connie-huebner-askdivinemother/ 634 – Divine Messy Human with Amanda Kate: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-634-divine-messy-human-with-amanda-kate/ 640 – The Way of Inanna with Seana Zelazo: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-640-the-way-of-inanna-with-seana-zelazo/ 548 – Trusting the Currents with Lynnda Pollio (@lynndapollio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-548-trusting-the-currents-with-lynnda-pollio-lynndapollio/ 603 – Cracking Open with Isabeau “Beau” Maxwell: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-603-cracking-open-with-isabeau-beau-maxwell/ 635 – The Journey from Suicidal to Spiritual with Ulrika Karlsson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-635-the-journey-from-suicidal-to-spiritual-with-ulrika-karlsson/ 537 – If Trees Could Talk with Holly Worton (@hollyworton): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-537-if-trees-could-talk-with-holly-worton-hollyworton/

Duration:00:52:20

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Ep. 1077 – Navigating Her Next Chapter with Jean Burgess, PhD

4/21/2026
“It's amazing how everything scaffolds on top, all the skills scaffold on top. You still have to stay current, but all of that has just been a wonderful foundation.” – Jean Burgess, PhD Today’s featured award-winning author is a playwright, editor, and workshop presenter, Jean Burgess, PhD. Jean and I had a fun on a bun chat about her latest book, “Navigating Her Next Chapter: A Retro Novel”, using your skill stack to your advantage as a writer, characters taking on a life of their own, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Jean to start the retro fiction genre Jean’s own experiences living in New York in the 1980s and how they inspired her fiction How Q&A sessions at author events can lead to improving your books as a writer What she hopes people will find if they look up her history 100 years from now Jean’s Site: https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/ Jean’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BSVL65B4/allbooks The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… #BaltimoreAuthor Bonus Ep. - Navigating Contracts, Marketing, and Creative Growth with Jean Burgess, PhD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/baltimoreauthor-bonus-ep-navigating-contracts-marketing-and-creative-growth-with-jean-burgess/ Ep. 847 – That Summer She Found Her Voice with Jean Burgess, PhD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-847-that-summer-she-found-her-voice-with-jean-burgess-phd/ Ep. 960 – The Power of the Actor with Ivana Chubbuck (@ivanachubbuck): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-960-the-power-of-the-actor-with-ivana-chubbuck-ivanachubbuck/ Ep. 1066 – From PR to Page Turning Plot Twists with Adele Royce (@Adele_Royce): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1066-from-pr-to-page-turning-plot-twists-with-adele-royce-adele_royce/ 992 – Why It’s Never Too Late To Thrive & Write A Novel with Margie Zable Fisher (@mzfisher): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-992-why-its-never-too-late-to-thrive-write-a-novel-with-margie-zable-fisher-mzfisher/ Ep. 1068 – Blending Entrepreneurial Drive with High-Octane Romantic Suspense with Lori Zoss: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1068-blending-entrepreneurial-drive-with-high-octane-romantic-suspense-with-lori-zoss/ Ep. 1061 – From Wildlife Biologist To Award-Winning Novelist with Laura Frost (@LFrostWrites): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1061-from-wildlife-biologist-to-award-winning-novelist-with-laura-frost-lfrostwrites/ Ep. 963 – Navigating Creative Doubt to Reach the Publishing Promised Land with J.F. Monroe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-963-navigating-creative-doubt-to-reach-the-publishing-promised-land-with-jf-monroe/

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Ep. 1076 – From Magic Tours with David Copperfield to Career Architect with Sabine Hutchison

4/14/2026
“Everything we do is like leaving a ripple. So just be cautious of what you do and be mindful and thoughtful, because every action eventually will cause a ripple, and you want those to be good ripples going out into the world.” – Sabine Hutchison Today’s featured fellow bookcaster is a wife, scientist-turned-entrepreneur, and the CEO & Co-Founder of Seuss+, Sabine Hutchison. Sabine and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Beyond the Ladder: A Woman’s Career Guide to Clarity, Impact, And Legacy”, her journey from growing up in Virginia to working for David Copperfield, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Sabine to write her book and her process to getting it published How she ended up working for David Copperfield What setback Sabine had in business that ultimately set her up for success Three major lessons she learned from starting, running, and growing her podcast Sabine’s Site: https://sabinehutchison.com/ Sabine’s Book: https://sabinehutchison.com/product/beyond-the-ladder-bundle/ Sabine’s Podcast, “Be The Ripple”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-the-ripple-podcast/id1840703486 The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 848 – How To Be So Good They Won't Forget You with Emily Jaenson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-848-how-to-be-so-good-they-wont-forget-you-with-emily-jaenson/ 438 – Acoustic Leadership with Rick Lozano, CSP: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-438-acoustic-leadership-with-rick-lozano-csp-rick_lozano/ 997 – How Creating a Sports Doll Turned into a Fight to End Gender Stereotypes with Jodi Bondi Norgaard (@jodinorgaard): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-997-how-creating-a-sports-doll-turned-into-a-fight-to-end-gender-stereotypes-with-jodi-bondi-n/ 851 – How To Be Future-fit and Lead With Relevance with Louise Mowbray: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-851-how-to-be-future-fit-and-lead-with-relevance-with-louise-mowbray-louisemowbray/ #FearlessEntrepreneurs – Lynda Sunshine West, Sally Green, & Amy Lee Kaiser: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fearlessentrepreneurs-lynda-sunshine-west-sally-green/ #InvisibleNoMore - Lynda Sunshine West, Delores Garcia, Pamela Gort & Mary Elizabeth Jackson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/invisiblenomore-lynda-sunshine-west-delores-garcia-pamela-gort-mary-elizabeth-jackson/ #InvincibleForeverMore - Nancy Lockhart, Mischelle O’Neal, Paige Davidson, Krystylle Richardson, & Sally Green: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/invincibleforevermore-nancy-lockhart-mischelle-oneal-paige/ 691 – How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life with Hilary DeCesare: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-691-how-to-spark-your-heart-and-ignite-your-life-with-hilary-decesare-hilarydecesare/ 959 – How Networking Can Unlock & Advance Your Professional Growth with Michael Morgan: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-959-how-networking-can-unlock-advance-your-professional-growth-with-michael-morgan/ 488.5 – Create, Innovate & Dominate with Tracy Hazzard (@hazzdesign): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4885-create-innovate-dominate-with-tracy-hazzard-hazzdesign/ 1033 – How to Take Imperfect Action and Thrive in Business and Life with Bridget Hom (@HomBridget): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1033-how-to-take-imperfect-action-and-thrive-in-business-and-life-with-bridget-hom-hombridge/ 168 - Spiral with Amy Simpkins (@amylsimpkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/168-spiral-with-amy-simpkins-amylsimpkins/

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Ep. 1075 – From Classroom Bells to Children's Books with Kirsten Telan (@ktelan1)

4/9/2026
"There's no expiration date on reinventing yourself." – Kirsten Telan Today’s featured author is a wife, mom, kindness advocate, and the creator of The Confetti Effect, Kirsten Telan. Kirsten and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “A Tale of Two Dogs”, how her husband's cancer diagnosis deepened her faith, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Kirsten to become a writer, and why you need the right people around you to get your book published What it was like growing up in the 80s, and how it built her resilience How a dare from her kids led to getting booked for multiple commercials and even modeling for the Home Shopping Network The major role that faith plays in her life, and how she incorporated the fruits of the Spirit into her book Kirsten‘s Site: https://www.kirstennelsontelan.com/ Kirsten’s Book: https://a.co/d/07z3rf2C The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 979 – From Anthills to Authorship with Ron Kinscherf (@Papatellmeabook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-979-from-anthills-to-authorship-with-ron-kinscherf-papatellmeabook/ 934 – Taking the Holy Spirit to Work with Mary Boza Crimmins: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-934-taking-the-holy-spirit-to-work-with-mary-boza-crimmins/ 586 – Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children’s Books with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-586-flipping-bad-situations-into-joyful-childrens-books-with-violet-lemay-violetlemay/ 559 - Picky Patrick With Eleni Fuiaxis (@EleniFuiaxis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-559-picky-patrick-with-eleni-fuiaxis-elenifuiaxis/ 1051 – From Brush Strokes to Bestselling Timeless Tales with Regina Linke (@oxherdboy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1051-from-brush-strokes-to-bestselling-timeless-tales-with-regina-linke-oxherdboy/ 775 – From Blogging Mom to Award-Winning #KidLit Author with Caroline Fernandez (@ParentClub): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-775-from-blogging-mom-to-award-winning-kidlit-author-with-caroline-fernandez-parentclub/ 682 – Leadership Begins with Motivation with Dr. Danny Brassell (@DannyBrassell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-682-leadership-begins-with-motivation-with-dr-danny-brassell-dannybrassell/ 793 – How to Bounce Back as a Children's Book Author with Rella B. (@RellaBBooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-793-how-to-bounce-back-as-a-childrens-book-author-with-rella-b-rellabbooks/ 887 – How to Unlock Your God-Given Destiny & Make Connections That Count with PJ Victor (@jenahsjourney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-887-how-to-unlock-your-god-given-destiny-make-connections-that-count-with-pj-victor-jenahs/ 889 – Every Day Is A New Day with Jenny Teeters, MBA (@JennyTeeters): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-889-every-day-is-a-new-day-with-jenny-teeters-mba-jennyteeters/ 612 – More Joy with Cindi Cohn: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-612-more-joy-with-cindi-cohn/

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Ep. 1074 – Retirement Without Losing Your Purpose or Identity with Dr. Corinne Auman

4/6/2026
“Language is powerful in terms of how we describe things, and if we don't have any positive words, it's really hard to talk about it in a positive way that can help reshape how people are thinking about it.” – Dr. Corinne Auman Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, renowned gerontologist, keynote speaker, aging journey expert, and the founder of Choice Care Navigators, Dr. Corinne Auman. Dr. Corinne and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging”, the challenges retirees face, why retirement isn’t the end of your story, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The inspiration behind Dr. Corinne’s book and her writing process for getting it done What it means to be a “Keenager” What led her to start a care management agency to help families navigate aging and caregiving What setback became a major setup for Dr. Corinne’s success Dr. Corinne’s Site: https://corinneauman.com/ Dr. Corinne’s Book: https://a.co/d/06VhGCsC The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 1007 – From Panic Attacks to Power Health Habits with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum (@drscheinbaum): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1007-from-panic-attacks-to-power-health-habits-with-dr-sandra-scheinbaum-drscheinbaum/ Ep. 1049 – Pursue Your Spark with Heike Yates: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1049-pursue-your-spark-with-heike-yates/ 259 – Positive Aging with Stephanie Raffelock: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/259-positive-aging-with-stephanie-raffelock-sraffelock/ Ep. 786 – Claim Your Inner Warrior Badass with Kate McKay: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-786-claim-your-inner-warrior-badass-with-kate-mckay-katemckay18/ Ep. 765 – Love Yourself to Health with Pam Sherman: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-765-love-yourself-to-health-with-pam-sherman/ #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – Mind and Body Connection with Carolyn Lebanowski: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-mind-and-body-connection-with-carolyn-lebanowski/ Ep. 561 – Why Retire When I Can Inspire with Donna Maltz: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-561-why-retire-when-i-can-inspire-with-donna-maltz-soil2soulutions/ 285 – Find Your Friggin’ Joy with Belinda Farrell (@Hunababy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/285-find-your-friggin-joy-with-belinda-farrell-hunababy/ 159 - The Ageless Brain with Rico Caveglia: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/159-the-ageless-brain-with-rico-caveglia-ageless100/ 575 – Brownies for Breakfast with Lynne Bowman (@LynnePBowman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-575-brownies-for-breakfast-with-lynne-bowman-lynnepbowman/ 824 – From the Dojo to the Ballroom with Charlotte Friborg (@CFriborgInt): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-824-from-the-dojo-to-the-ballroom-with-charlotte-friborg-cfriborgint/

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Ep. 1073 – From Sassy Nurse to Successful Novelist with Amy Lou Jenkins (@AmyLouToYou)

3/30/2026
“Whatever genre you want to write in, whatever you want to do. Your art is important, and it deserves to exist in the world.” – Amy Lou Jenkins Today’s featured award-winning, best-selling author is a mom, wife, speaker, educator, nurse, and nature lover, Amy Lou Jenkins. Amy Lou and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the power of apple pie, crystallized learning, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How time outdoors with her son inspired her first book and helped her reconnect with herself amid societal pressures Why everyone has a story worth telling A reason for writing a book that most people don’t think about How sensory details can transform your writing Why you need to know how to be assertive Amy Lou’s Site: https://amyloujenkins.com/ Amy Lou’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002TC4BRA/allbooks Writer’s Clubhouse: https://writerclubhouse.com/ The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 1043 – Answering the Call to Become a Multihyphenate Edutainer with Dr. Candy Campbell: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1043-answering-the-call-to-become-a-multihyphenate-edutainer-with-dr-candy-campbell-candyca/ 1015 – How One Woman’s Harrowing Beginning Led Her to God, Grace, and Growth with Dr. Shanea Clancy: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1015-how-one-womans-harrowing-beginning-led-her-to-god-grace-and-growth-with-dr-shanea-cla/ 948 – Writing for Wellness & Laughing Through the Chaos with Jennifer A. Johnson, RN: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-948-writing-for-wellness-laughing-through-the-chaos-with-jennifer-a-johnson-rn/ 698 – From Scrubs to Award-Winning Stories with Debra Blaine: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-698-from-scrubs-to-award-winning-stories-with-debra-blaine-debrablainemd/ 672 – Becoming Mother Martha with Martha Hoy: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-672-becoming-mother-martha-with-martha-hoy-annmarhoy/ 351 – The Gift Legacy with JP McLean: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-351-the-gift-legacy-with-jp-mclean-jpmcleanauthor/ 659 – Saving My Child from the Child Savers with Susan Gabriel: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-659-saving-my-child-from-the-child-savers-with-susan-gabriel-godlyoddball/ 530 – Nurse Turned Award-Winning Author with Helen Starbuck: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-530-nurse-turned-award-winning-author-with-helen-starbuck-helensstarbuck/ Bonus Ep. – A Mother’s Mission to Save Her Child with Deborah Beauvais (@DV7radio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-a-mothers-mission-to-save-her-child-with-deborah-beauvais-dv7radio/ 946 – How Stories Drive Impact and Inspire Action with Autumn Karen: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-946-how-stories-drive-impact-and-inspire-action-with-autumn-karen-autumncarrying/ 694 – Every Body Holds a Story with Marsha Vanwynsberghe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-694-every-body-holds-a-story-with-marsha-vanwynsberghe-marsha_vanw/ 105.5 - The Joy of Forest Bathing with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/ 872 – The Illusion of the Perfect Profession with Betsy Gall: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-872-the-illusion-of-the-perfect-profession-with-betsy-gall-betsy_gall/ 1062 – From Unsure to Unshakeable with Simone Knego (@SimoneKnego):...

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Ep. 1072 – From Feeding Horses to Sailing the World as an Author with Alison Gieschen

3/29/2026
“We just felt like, you know what? If we don't do it now, we're never going to do it because too many people wait until they get older and then they never end up leaving.” – Alison Gieschen Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, sailor, horsewoman, and former schoolteacher, Alison Gieschen. Alison and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the challenges of life at sea, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Alison to become an author, and her process for writing across genres What it was like running a horse farm and teaching kids to become the Nautical Novelist How she generates her best work How her past life as an educator plays a role in the books that she writes for kids Alison’s Site: https://sailmates.org/ Alison’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CLSBNJ27/allbooks The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… #WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – The Soul and The Sailor with Lara Scriba: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/wellnessgps-bonus-ep-the-soul-and-the-sailor-with-lara-scriba/ 807 – Inside The Mind of The Author Activist with Dawn Bates (@msdawnbates33): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-807-inside-the-mind-of-the-author-activist-with-dawn-bates-msdawnbates33/ 294 – “Horse Wisdom” with Jess Campmans (@jesscampmans): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-294-horse-wisdom-with-jess-campmans-jesscampmans-c2h/ #M2M Bonus – “An Alcoholic’s Progress from Mayhem to Miracles” with Sharla Charpentier (@The_Llove_Llama): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-an-alcoholics-progress-from-mayhem-to-miracles-with-sharla-charpentier-the_llove_llama-m2m/ 553 – “Passport Forward” with Lex Latkovski: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-553-passport-forward-with-lex-latkovski/ 953 – How to Find Sweetness in Adversity with Amy Olmedo: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-953-how-to-find-sweetness-in-adversity-with-amy-olmedo/

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Ep. 1071 – Self-Publishing Tips for A Successful Author Career with Wiebke Tasch (@Wiebke_Tasch)

3/23/2026
“Writing and publishing your book are two different shoes. Writing a book is really just 50%, and the foundation. Setting everything up to marketing to all the layout stuff is another 50%. So, write a good book. That's important. But also, take some time with publishing.” – Wiebke Tasch Today’s featured bestselling author is an editor, polyglot, publishing strategist, and the founder of Digital Authors LLC, Wiebke Tasch. Wiebke and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from Germany to Mexico, Amazon woes, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Wiebke started her writing and self-publishing career The biggest mistake new authors make How to avoid dry spells in book sales The role that storytelling plays in nonfiction writing What major setback actually was a setup for Wiebke‘s success Wiebke’s Site: https://digital-authors.com/ Wiebke’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07T2V8K3B/allbooks Wiebke’s Free Market Analysis: https://tidycal.com/digitalauthorsllc/free-market-analysis The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 835 – Turn Words Into Wealth with Aurora Winter, MBA (@AuroraWinterMBA): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-835-turn-words-into-wealth-with-aurora-winter-mba-aurorawintermba/ 1038 – From Bulgaria to Publishing Success by Finding Your Unique Voice with Katerina Stoykova (@Katya_Stoykova): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1038-from-bulgaria-to-publishing-success-by-finding-your-unique-voice-with-katerina-stoykova/ 966 – From Near-Death Experience to Bestselling Novelist with Tash Doherty (@misseducated__): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-966-from-near-death-experience-to-bestselling-novelist-with-tash-doherty-misseducated/ 670 – The Bestselling Book Formula with Honorée Corder (@Honoree): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-670-the-bestselling-book-formula-with-honoree-corder-honoree/ #Bonus Ep. – From Idea to Finished Manuscript with Chandler Bolt (@self_pub_school): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-from-idea-to-finished-manuscript-with-chandler-bolt-self_pub_school/ 660 – You Published A Book...Now What? With Carolyn Choate: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-660-you-published-a-booknow-what-with-carolyn-choate/ 694 – Every Body Holds a Story with Marsha Vanwynsberghe (@Marsha_vanw): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-694-every-body-holds-a-story-with-marsha-vanwynsberghe-marsha_vanw/ #BaltimoreAuthor Bonus Ep. - Navigating Contracts, Marketing, and Creative Growth with Jean Burgess, PhD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/baltimoreauthor-bonus-ep-navigating-contracts-marketing-and-creative-growth-with-jean-burgess/ 712 – When Your Heart Says to Leave a Legacy with Bridget Cook-Burch (@inspiritwriter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-712-when-your-heart-says-to-leave-a-legacy-with-bridget-cook-burch-inspiritwriter/ 837 – Make Your Author emPact with Stephanie Feger (@stephaniefeger): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-837-make-your-author-empact-with-stephanie-feger-stephaniefeger/ 216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/ 714 – Drink Wine and Be Beautiful with Kimberly Noel Sullivan (@KimberlyinRome): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-714-drink-wine-and-be-beautiful-with-kimberly-noel-sullivan-kimberlyinrome/

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Ep. 1070 – How a Struggling Student Became a Zero Limits Transformational Leader with Lisa B. Schermerhorn (@schermerhorn_b)

3/22/2026
“Your thoughts create your life.” – Lisa B. Schermerhorn Today’s featured #1 international bestselling author is a mom, transformational leader, award-winning keynote speaker, multi-certified coach, hypnotherapist, and Master NLP Practitioner, Lisa Schermerhorn. Lisa and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, ”In Every Belief Is a Lie”, starring in Dr. Joe Vitale’s movie, “Zero Limits”, her inspiring journey overcoming learning disabilities, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Lisa to become an author and have a unique array of healing modalities in her toolbelt How Lisa ended up being featured in the Movie “Zero Limits” How the Hawaiian forgiveness prayer works, and its impact on the world How to discern the difference between perseverance and knowing when to move on from a goal What led her to join Toastmasters and strengthen her skills as a presenter Lisa’s Site: https://lisaschermerhorncoaching.com/ Lisa’s Book: https://a.co/d/0dYMvL2Y The Movie: https://zerolimitslive.com/home-650609-9935?am_id=lisaschermerhorn7339 The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 545 – The Maestro Monologue with Rob White (@RobWhiteMedia): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-545-the-maestro-monologue-with-rob-white-robwhitemedia/ #FourFoldFormula Ep. – Waiting for Half-and-Half with Gina Lobito: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-waiting-for-half-and-half-with-gina-lobito/ 261 – How Thoughts Become Things with Douglas Vermeeren (@DougVermeeren): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/261-how-thoughts-become-things-with-douglas-vermeeren-dougvermeeren/ 328 – The Greatest Secret with Hale Dwoskin (@sedonamethod): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-328-the-greatest-secret-with-hale-dwoskin-sedonamethod/ 273 – Rewiring Your Brain for Manifestation Success with Bob Doyle (@bobdoyle): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/273-rewiring-your-brain-for-manifestation-success-with-bob-doyle-bobdoyle/ 242 – The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield (@James_Redfield): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/242-the-celestine-prophecy-by-james-redfield-james_redfield/ 975 – Awaken The Authentic & Connected Author Within with Inna Segal (@InnaSegalauthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-975-awaken-the-authentic-connected-author-within-with-inna-segal-innasegalauthor/ 777 – Attract & Manifest Good Luck with Victoria Marie Gallagher (@LOAHypnotist): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-777-attract-manifest-good-luck-with-victoria-marie-gallagher-loahypnotist/ 309 – “Home Worthy” with Sandra Rinomato (@SandraRinomato): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-309-home-worthy-with-sandra-rinomato-sandrarinomato/ 201.5 (Thanksgiving Bonus Episode) - Believe In Divine Intervention with Ellie Pechet (@PhoenixRisingUS): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2015-thanksgiving-bonus-episode-believe-in-divine-intervention-with-ellie-pechet-phoenixrisingus-chaostoclarity/ 275 – How Thoughts Become Things with Dr. Marina Bruni (@DrMarinaBruni): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/275-how-thoughts-become-things-with-dr-marina-bruni-drmarinabruni/ 514 – Re-Awaken You with Jenny Mannion (@jennymannion): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-514-re-awaken-you-with-jenny-mannion-jennymannion/ 613 – Radical Intuition with Kim Chestney (@KimChestney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-613-radical-intuition-with-kim-chestney-kimchestney/

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Ep. 1069 – Keeping the Dream Alive with Greig Watts

3/20/2026
“Imagine it's your last day on Earth. What song would you write?“ – Greig Watts Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, songwriter, publisher, and A & R, Greig Watts. Greig and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Keeping the Dream Alive: A Songwriter's Guide to Overcoming Rejection, Finding Success and Enjoying the Journey Along the Way”, what it’s like navigating business deals overseas, finding international success in unexpected places, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Greig to become an author, and his journey to getting his first book published Why it’s important to say yes to opportunities and embrace new experiences The difference between negotiating deals in the East vs. the West How a setback led him to become a music consultant for the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Greig’s Site: https://www.dwbmusicgroup.com/ Greig’s Book: https://a.co/d/0blLglLW The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 760 – From Bonham to Buddha and Back with Clementine Moss: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-760-from-bonham-to-buddha-and-back-with-clementine-moss/ 549 - Japan’s Best Kept Culinary Secret with Christopher Pellegrini (@ChrisPellegrini): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-549-japans-best-kept-culinary-secret-with-christopher-pellegrini-chrispellegrini/ 229 – Unbroken with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/ 618 – A Book About You with David Green: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-618-a-book-about-you-with-david-green/ 510 - Lights, Camera, Action With Amy Scruggs (@amyscruggssd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-510-lights-camera-action-with-amy-scruggs-amyscruggssd/ 967 – Life Lessons from a Jill of All Trades with Kristin Massey (@TheJOATbook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-967-life-lessons-from-a-jill-of-all-trades-with-kristin-massey-thejoatbook/ 679 – Rock Gods & Messy Monsters with Diane Hatz (@dianehatz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-679-rock-gods-messy-monsters-with-diane-hatz-dianehatz/ 173 - The God Groove with David Ritz (@davidritz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/173-the-god-groove-with-david-ritz-davidritz/ 438 – Acoustic Leadership with Rick Lozano, CSP (@rick_lozano): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-438-acoustic-leadership-with-rick-lozano-csp-rick_lozano/ 883 – How to Turn Your Life Into a Smorgasbord of Opportunities with Michele Blood (@themysticalexp1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-883-how-to-turn-your-life-into-a-smorgasbord-of-opportunities-with-michele-blood-themystical/ 433 – Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes with Ira Rosen: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-433-ticking-clock-behind-the-scenes-at-60-minutes-with-ira-rosen/ 84 - Innovation and Leadership with Dr. Jeff Standridge: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/84-innovation-and-leadership-with-dr-jeff-standridge/

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Ep. 1068 – Blending Entrepreneurial Drive with High-Octane Romantic Suspense with Lori Zoss

3/16/2026
“I had written before, and I would stop. Either life would get in the way or my own perfectionist tendencies. So, I just made the intention that I'm not going to stop. I'm going to finish this whether it gets published or not.” – Lori Zoss Today’s featured bestselling author is a passionate entrepreneur, speaker, sports fan, and the founder and chief principal of Growth Owl, LLC, Lori Zoss. Lori and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Under Caution”, the evolution of her writing career, the benefits of self-publishing, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Lori to become a multi-genre author The importance of making your own decisions in writing and not outsourcing your life choices How her career in broadcasting plays a role in her writing journey, and how she captures ideas The pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing Lori’s Site: https://www.thegrowthowl.com/ Lori’s Books: https://www.lorizossbooks.com/ The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 992 – Why It’s Never Too Late To Thrive & Write A Novel with Margie Zable Fisher (@mzfisher): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-992-why-its-never-too-late-to-thrive-write-a-novel-with-margie-zable-fisher-mzfisher/ 873 – From Broken Places to Booming Business with Rachel Thompson (@RachelintheOC): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-873-from-broken-places-to-booming-business-with-rachel-thompson-rachelintheoc/ 701 – Mastering Self-Talk for Success and Happiness with Robin Sacks (@robinsacks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-701-mastering-self-talk-for-success-and-happiness-with-robin-sacks-robinsacks/ 216 – The Write Way with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/ 340 – A Single Light with Tosca Lee (@ToscaLee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-340-a-single-light-with-tosca-lee-toscalee/ 332 – Her Perfect Life with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-332-her-perfect-life-with-hank-phillippi-ryan-hankpryan/ 780 – She is You with Felicity Nicole: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-780-she-is-you-with-felicity-nicole/ 679 – Rock Gods & Messy Monsters with Diane Hatz (@dianehatz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-679-rock-gods-messy-monsters-with-diane-hatz-dianehatz/ 714 – Drink Wine and Be Beautiful with Kimberly Noel Sullivan (@KimberlyinRome): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-714-drink-wine-and-be-beautiful-with-kimberly-noel-sullivan-kimberlyinrome/ 782 – Grab Life By the Dreams with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-782-grab-life-by-the-dreams-with-karin-freeland-karinfreeland/ 382 – Coming Out as Yourself with Stephanie Lavigne (@stephlavigne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-382-coming-out/ 397 – Make Your Own Break with Jennifer Lieberman (@iamjenlieberman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-397-make-your-own-break/ #BaltimoreAuthor Bonus Ep. - Navigating Contracts, Marketing, and Creative Growth with Jean Burgess, PhD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/baltimoreauthor-bonus-ep-navigating-contracts-marketing-and-creative-growth-with-jean-burgess/ 942 – Breathe. Write. Breathe. with Lisa Tener (@LisaTener): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-942-breathe-write-breathe-with-lisa-tener-lisatener/

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Ep. 1067 – My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels with Tom LeNoble

3/13/2026
“So many people live in the past as if there's going to be a do over, or as if they're like the phone we use where we watch a video, and it's got that little button that says you can go back 10 seconds. That's not how life is. And when we're hanging out in the past, we're missing what's happening in the present.” – Tom LeNoble Today’s featured bestselling, award-winning bookcaster is a Resilience Coach, inspirator, humanitarian, investor, executive leader, and CEO of The Academy for Coaching Excellence, Tom LeNoble. Tom and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels: In Control, Being Controlled, Out of Control!”, overcoming multiple life-threatening illnesses, what it was like being among Facebook’s first 75 employees, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Tom to write his first book and the process of getting it done How he recalled stories for his memoir and the importance of embracing all life experiences How he turned adversity into a powerful coaching mission His nighttime routine for setting up the next day to be successful Three major lessons Tom learned from starting, running, and growing his podcast Tom’s Site: https://www.tomlenoble.com/ Tom’s Book: https://a.co/d/0dZ3mcIE Tom’s Podcast, “Opening Pathways”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/opening-pathways/id1814079495 The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 173 - "The God Groove" with David Ritz (@davidritz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/173-the-god-groove-with-david-ritz-davidritz/ #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “Own Your Awkward” with Andy Vargo (@awkwardcareer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-own-your-awkward-with-andy-vargo-awkwardcareer/ Ep. 821 – How to Spark Your Curiosity & Live Bravely with Heather Vickery: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-821-how-to-spark-your-curiosity-live-bravely-with-heather-vickery/ Ep. 618 – “A Book About You” with David Green: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-618-a-book-about-you-with-david-green/ Ep. 452 – “Writing a Penetrating Tell-All Memoir” with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-452-writing-a-tell-all-penetrating-memoir-with-karin-freeland-karinfreeland/ Ep. 922 – The Mentorship Edge with Deborah Heiser, PhD (@deborahheiser): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-922-the-mentorship-edge-with-deborah-heiser-phd-deborahheiser/

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Ep. 1066 – From PR to Page Turning Plot Twists with Adele Royce (@Adele_Royce)

3/5/2026
“One thing I try to do in all of my novels, no matter how serious they are, I like to have comic relief. I like to have the reader smile and go, ‘oh, that's funny’.” – Adele Royce Today’s featured bestselling author is a wife, cat mom, and an advertising and PR executive, Adele Royce. Adele and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, writing rituals for getting into peak writing state, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Adele to become a published author Her process for inventing characters, writing their backstories, and ensuring authentic dialogue How her advertising experience informs her novels’ settings and adds realism One of her biggest setbacks that actually became a setup for her current success How mentoring business students and giving back has been one of the most rewarding parts of her career Adele’s Site: https://adeleroyce.com/ Adele’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08GNGMTC5/allbooks The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 318 – Beautiful, Frightening and Silent with Jennifer Anne Gordon (@JenniferAnneGo5): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-318-beautiful-frightening-and-silent-with-jennifer-anne-gordon-jenniferannego5/ 330 – A Long Way from Ordinary with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-330-a-long-way-from-ordinary-with-ann-charles-annwcharles/ 963 – Navigating Creative Doubt to Reach the Publishing Promised Land with J.F. Monroe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-963-navigating-creative-doubt-to-reach-the-publishing-promised-land-with-jf-monroe/ 766 – Pawsitively Organic Creativity with Liz Mugavero (@Lizmugavero): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-766-pawsitively-organic-creativity-with-liz-mugavero-lizmugavero/ 847 – That Summer She Found Her Voice with Jean Burgess, PhD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-847-that-summer-she-found-her-voice-with-jean-burgess-phd/ 340 – A Single Light with Tosca Lee (@ToscaLee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-340-a-single-light-with-tosca-lee-toscalee/ 1045 – Transforming Disney Dreams Into Dark Romance Novels with Bria Rose: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1045-transforming-disney-dreams-into-dark-romance-novels-with-bria-rose/ 1061 – From Wildlife Biologist To Award-Winning Novelist with Laura Frost (@LFrostWrites): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1061-from-wildlife-biologist-to-award-winning-novelist-with-laura-frost-lfrostwrites/ 714 – Drink Wine and Be Beautiful with Kimberly Noel Sullivan (@KimberlyinRome): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-714-drink-wine-and-be-beautiful-with-kimberly-noel-sullivan-kimberlyinrome/ 314.5 (Holiday Bonus) – Turning Point with Kristy Smith (@kristynotkirsty): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3145-holiday-bonus-turning-point-with-kristy-smith-kristynotkirsty/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – Bird of Paradise with Emily Johnson (@elhughes01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-bird-of-paradise-with-emily-johnson-elhughes01/ 1038 – From Bulgaria to Publishing Success by Finding Your Unique Voice with Katerina Stoykova (@Katya_Stoykova): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1038-from-bulgaria-to-publishing-success-by-finding-your-unique-voice-with-katerina-stoykova/ 312 – Reader to Dark Fantasy Writer with Liz Butcher (@lunaloveliz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-312-reader-to-dark-fantasy-writer-with-liz-butcher-lunaloveliz/

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Ep. 1065 – Leadership Lessons from the Black Church with L. Michelle Smith (@lmichellespeaks)

3/1/2026
“As I unpacked that with them in their interviews, some of them came to tears because something that is so personal and what some people discounted outside of the walls as something emotional, actually had value and meaning outside of the walls of that church and into very hard-hitting corporate America.” – L. Michelle Smith Today’s featured bestselling, award-winning bookcaster is a keynote speaker, Certified Personal & Executive Coach, Fortune 100 C-Suite advisor, and the founder of No Silos Communications LLC, L. Michelle Smith. Michelle and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Call and Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church”, how her upbringing in the Black church shaped her communication and leadership skills, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Michelle to write her latest book How a pack of chewing gum got her into TCU Some practical advice for writers seeking to make an impact and grow their audience Three major lessons Michelle learned from starting, running, and growing her podcasts Michelle’s Site: https://www.lmichellesmith.com/ Michelle’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08DG76T6N/allbooks Michelle’s Podcast, “The Culture Soup Podcast”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-soup-podcast/id1437715578 The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 306 – Be The SPARK with Simon T. Bailey: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-306-be-the-spark-with-simon-t-bailey-simontbailey/ 420 – The UPside of Failure with Tiana Sanchez: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-420-the-upside-of-failure-with-tiana-sanchez-likearealboss/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – Read Until You Understand with Dr. Farah Griffin (@FJasmineG): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-read-until-you-understand-with-dr-farah-griffin-fjasmineg/ 1057 – Higher Education Leadership Lessons for Navigating Crisis and Change with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum (@BDTSpelman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1057-higher-education-leadership-lessons-for-navigating-crisis-and-change-with-dr-beverly-dan/ 257 – It’s Time To Fly Away with Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/257-its-time-to-fly-away-with-dr-froswa-booker-drew-froswa/ 1056 – Faith Driven Leadership Tips for Living a Both/And Life with Dr. Kevin Foreman (@bishopforeman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1056-faith-driven-leadership-tips-for-living-a-bothand-life-with-dr-kevin-foreman-bishopfo/ 1016 – Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go? with Dr. Portia Preston: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1016-hustle-flow-or-let-it-go-with-dr-portia-preston/ 466 – Sabotage with Brandon Wilson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-466-sabotage-with-brandon-wilson-wilbroninc/ 868 – How Women Can Thrive After Corporate Setbacks with Dr. Elizabeth Carter (@eacaappeal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-868-how-women-can-thrive-after-corporate-setbacks-with-dr-elizabeth-carter-eacaappeal/ 365 – My Poetry Is the Beauty You Overlook with Kim B. Miller: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-365-my-poetry-is-the-beauty-you-overlook-with-kim-b-miller-pwcpoetlaur2020/ 316 – Ubuntu Leadership with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-316-ubuntu-leadership-with-dr-lamarr-darnell-shields-lamarrdshields/ 680 – The Influence Lottery Ticket for Having High Impact with Kelly Swanson (@motivationspkr): https://shorturl.at/WTUsx

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Ep. 1064 – Are you a N****r or a Doctor? with Dr. Otto E. Stallworth Jr.

3/1/2026
“I never forgot that. That was asked of me in July of 1971. I had just left medical school. I was in Ohio. I was one of 35 doctors, but I was the only black doctor, and I was asked that question. And so how do you how do you forget that?” – Dr. Otto E. Stallworth Jr. Today’s featured author is a retired medical doctor, grandfather, entrepreneur, and the founder of the Stallworth OhYes! Foundation, Dr. Otto E. Stallworth, Jr., MD. Dr. Otto and I had a chat about his books, what it was like growing up in segregated Birmingham, his journey from medicine to serial entrepreneurship, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What it was like for Dr. Otto growing up in Alabama during the 40s, 50s, and 60s How he managed a Grammy award-winning music group in its first year How joining a writers’ group helped hone his writing skills and successfully publish his first memoir What lesson he learned from getting into the restaurant industry What big setback led Dr. Otto to create more success Dr. Otto’s Site: https://www.ottoestallworthjrmd.com/ Dr. Otto’s Books: https://amazon.com/stores/author/B0BS4C3C9Q/allbooks The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… Ep. 971 – The Quiet Storm with Amani Roberts (@amaniexperience): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-971-the-quiet-storm-with-amani-roberts-amaniexperience/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – Read Until You Understand with Dr. Farah Griffin (@FJasmineG): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-read-until-you-understand-with-dr-farah-griffin-fjasmineg/ Ep. 1050 – From Combat to Creativity with Dr. Rhonda M. Lawson (@MTWImageSltns): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1050-from-combat-to-creativity-with-dr-rhonda-m-lawson-mtwimagesltns/ Ep. 365 – My Poetry Is the Beauty You Overlook with Kim B. Miller (@pwcpoetlaur2020): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-365-my-poetry-is-the-beauty-you-overlook-with-kim-b-miller-pwcpoetlaur2020/ 79 - "The Mango Girl" with Dr. Ava Brown (@AvaBrown24): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/79-the-mango-girl-with-dr-ava-brown-avabrown24/ Ep. 574 – “Light Skin Gone to Waste” with Toni Ann Johnson (@toniannjohnson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-574-light-skin-gone-to-waste-with-toni-ann-johnson-toniannjohnson/ Ep. 487 – “Black Indian” with Shonda Buchanan (@shondabuchanan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-487-black-indian-with-shonda-buchanan-shondabuchanan/ Ep. 430 – “Being Brown in a Black and White World” with Annemarie Shrouder (@ashrouder): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-430-being-brown-in-a-black-and-white-world-with-annemarie-shrouder-ashrouder/ Ep. 316 – “Ubuntu Leadership” with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields (@LaMarrDShields): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-316-ubuntu-leadership-with-dr-lamarr-darnell-shields-lamarrdshields/ Ep. 293.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “Foster Care System Survivor to Inspirational Thriver” with Loren Michaels Harris (@LorenListens2U): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2935-host-2-host-special-foster-care-system-survivor-to-inspirational-thriver-with-loren-michaels-harris-lorenlistens2u/ Ep. 356 – “The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness” with Thomas R. Williams (@MrTRWilliams): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-356-the-relentless-pursuit-of-greatness-with-thomas-r-williams-mrtrwilliams/ Ep. 465 – “Secondary Break” with Marvin Williams Sr.: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-465-secondary-break-with-marvin-williams-sr/

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Ep. 1063 – How Embracing Discomfort Can Lead to Amazing Adventures with Alex Boylan (@alexboylan)

2/27/2026
“Get comfortable being a little uncomfortable and raise your hand and say, yes, and you'll be amazed you do those two things of where life can take you.” – Alex Boylan Today’s featured bestselling author is an Emmy-nominated host, producer, speaker, traveler, the creator of The College Tour TV Show, and the winner of season 2’s Amazing Race, Alex Boylan. Alex and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “The Miles That Make You: How to Make Life an Epic Journey”, faith, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Alex to write his book and what he learned through the process When his faith became real to him and shaped his perspective on life What it was like to win The Amazing Race and transition to creating new shows His advice for college students that most people don’t think about Alex’s Site: https://www.alexboylan.com/ Alex’s Book: https://a.co/d/036mxBRN The College Tour Show: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08QMDXR7Z/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… Ep. 366 – “Looking For A FULL RIDE?” with Renee Lopez (@lookn4aFULLRIDE): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-366-looking-for-a-full-ride-with-renee-lopez-lookn4afullride/ 39 - "Enroll In Confidence" with Sabah Ali (@sabah.ali14): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/39-enroll-in-confidence-with-sabah-ali-sabahali14/ Ep. 1002 – Why Living With Intention Is The Key to Mastering Life with Bianca D'Alessio: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1002-why-living-with-intention-is-the-key-to-mastering-life-with-bianca-dalessio/ Ep. 962 – How Confusion Can Lead To Peace, Personal Growth, and Self-discovery with Giovanna Silvestre (@ConfusedGirlLA): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-962-how-confusion-can-lead-to-peace-personal-growth-and-self-discovery-with-giovanna-silvest/ Ep. 951 – How to Live Fearlessly in Business and Life with Rhonda Britten (@RhondaBritten): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-951-how-to-live-fearlessly-in-business-and-life-with-rhonda-britten-rhondabritten/ Ep. 1053 – From Chick-fil-A to Full-Time Business Coach with Jacob Karnes (@jacobkarnes): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1053-from-chick-fil-a-to-full-time-business-coach-with-jacob-karnes-jacobkarnes/ 518 – Launch With God with Zach Windahl (@zachwindahl): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-518-launch-with-god-with-zach-windahl-zachwindahl/ 637 – The Rough Guide to Awesome Leadership with Elena Agaragimova (@elenaagaragi): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-637-the-rough-guide-to-awesome-leadership-with-elena-agaragimova-elenaagaragi/ Ep. 965 – From Hollywood Writing Rooms to Writing Her Own Rules with Amy Suto (@Sutoscience): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-965-from-hollywood-writing-rooms-to-writing-her-own-rules-with-amy-suto-sutoscience/ Ep. 356 – “The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness” with Thomas R. Williams (@MrTRWilliams): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-356-the-relentless-pursuit-of-greatness-with-thomas-r-williams-mrtrwilliams/ 372 – The Grit Factor with Shannon Huffman Polson (@ABorderLife): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-372-the-grit-factor-with-shannon-huffman-polson-aborderlife/

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Ep. 1062 – From Unsure to Unshakeable with Simone Knego (@SimoneKnego)

2/19/2026
“Confidence is a skill, and you build it from the inside out.” – Simone Knego Today’s featured award-winning bestselling bookcaster is a wife, mom, two-time TEDx Speaker, and serial entrepreneur, Simone Knego. Simone and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable”, embracing versatility for personal growth, what led her to start a successful podcast with her daughter, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How speaking led Simone to write her first book, and the challenges of book marketing The REAL method for building unshakeable confidence Three major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcast What setback helped Simone create more success Her secret to staying married for 32+ years Simone’s Site: https://simoneknego.com/ Simone’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08HYHJTLK/allbooks Simone’s Podcast, ”Her Unshakeable Confidence”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-unshakeable-confidence-podcast/id1667058474 Simone’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/iAzUyvViaDM?si=rUR0fZkNbWnbaxmN The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 307 – Failure Is Not The Problem, It’s The Beginning Of Your Success with Col. George Milton: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-307-failure-is-not-the-problem-its-the-beginning-of-your-success-with-col-george-milton/ 787 – From Horse Trainer to Thought Healer with Janell Warkentin (@JanellWarkentin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-787-from-horse-trainer-to-thought-healer-with-janell-warkentin-janellwarkentin/ 821 – How to Spark Your Curiosity & Live Bravely with Heather Vickery: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-821-how-to-spark-your-curiosity-live-bravely-with-heather-vickery/ 967 – Life Lessons from a Jill of All Trades with Kristin Massey (@TheJOATbook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-967-life-lessons-from-a-jill-of-all-trades-with-kristin-massey-thejoatbook/ 761 – Be Your Own Cheerleader with Neelu Kaur (@NeeluKaur01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-761-be-your-own-cheerleader-with-neelu-kaur-neelukaur01/ 701 – Mastering Self-Talk for Success and Happiness with Robin Sacks (@robinsacks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-701-mastering-self-talk-for-success-and-happiness-with-robin-sacks-robinsacks/ 725 – Closing the Confidence Gap with Kelli Rae Thompson (@_KelliRThompson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-725-closing-the-confidence-gap-with-kelli-rae-thompson-_kellirthompson/ 359 – Think Yourself Confident & Successful with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas (@thinkyourselfAc): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-359-think-yourself-confident-successful-with-nathalie-plamondon-thomas-thinkyourselfac/ 279.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – The Game Of Self Domination with Natsune Oki (@lifeupeducation): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2795-host-2-host-special-the-game-of-self-domination-with-natsune-oki-lifeupeducation/ 294.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – The Addict in Aisle 7 with Alison Haase: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2945-charm-city-bonus-episode-the-addict-in-aisle-7-with-alison-haase/ 372 – The Grit Factor with Shannon Huffman Polson (@ABorderLife): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-372-the-grit-factor-with-shannon-huffman-polson-aborderlife/ 369 – Self Esteem Doesn't Come in a Bottle with Kelly Falardeau (@kellyfalardeau):...

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