Going North Podcast

“'I owed it to people in my family who were phenomenal individuals and to my own sense of pride to finish this book.” – Anya Gillinson Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, and immigration lawyer, Anya Gillinson. Anya and I had a chat about her book, “Dreaming in Russian: A Memoir”, her experiences as an immigrant from Russia to the United States, the importance of perseverance, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Anya’s father influenced her career and life values What inspired Anya to finally write and publish her book The emotional and structural challenges of writing her memoir What it’s like living between two cultures and the challenges of maintaining her identity Anya’s Site: https://www.anyagillinson.com/ Anya’s Book: https://a.co/d/eSuJTfu The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3395-from-limited-to-limitless-with-adri-kyser-adrikyseryoga/ Ep. 569 - "The Other Goddess" With Dr. Joanna Kujawa (@JoannaKAuthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-569-the-other-goddess-with-dr-joanna-kujawa-joannakauthor/

“Mindfulness doesn’t take much time, just that permission and willingness to take some time for yourself and love yourself enough to give yourself your own inspiration.” – Jenny Garufi Today’s featured international bestselling award-winning author is speaker, highly sought after intuitive, self-love activator, energy catalyst, and media personality, Jenny Garufi. Jenny and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new books, maintaining mindfulness during stressful times, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired her to publish her latest book The 3 most powerful times to set an intention How mindfulness exercises in the shower can enhance personal reflection and intention-setting Jenny’s writing rituals and how she stays present and open to inspiration Jenny’s Site: https://jennymannion.com/ Jenny’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D6WK4CVR/allbooks The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 514 – “Re-Awaken You” with Jenny Mannion (@jennymannion): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-514-re-awaken-you-with-jenny-mannion-jennymannion/ 105 - "A Short Path to Change" with Jenny Mannion (@jennymannion): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/105-a-short-path-to-change-with-jenny-mannion-jennymannion/ #M2M Bonus – “Triumph Through Miracles” with Eileen Bild (@BildEileen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-triumph-through-miracles-with-eileen-bild-bildeileen/ Ep. 613 – “Radical Intuition” with Kim Chestney (@KimChestney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-613-radical-intuition-with-kim-chestney-kimchestney/ Ep. 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/ 169 - "The Second Wave" with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/169-the-second-wave-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/ Ep. 341.5 – “Playful Cheeks” with Dr. Alison J. Kay (@ajkbliss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3415-playful-cheeks-with-dr-alison-j-kay-ajkbliss/ Ep. 328 – “The Greatest Secret” with Hale Dwoskin (@sedonamethod): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-328-the-greatest-secret-with-hale-dwoskin-sedonamethod/ Ep. 329 – “You Were Not Born to Suffer” with Blake Bauer (@BlakeBauer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-329-you-were-not-born-to-suffer-with-blake-bauer-blakebauer/ Ep. 310.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “Everyday Awakening” with Sam Liebowitz (@SamLiebowitz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3105-host-2-host-special-everyday-awakening-with-sam-liebowitz-samliebowitz/ 233 – “Chakras & Your Third Eye” with Dr. Susan Shumsky (@AwakenToGod): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/233-chakras-your-third-eye-with-dr-susan-shumsky-awakentogod/ 275 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Dr. Marina Bruni (@DrMarinaBruni): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/275-how-thoughts-become-things-with-dr-marina-bruni-drmarinabruni/

“When you are working on your own, you just have to make sure that you do the behind the scenes things that need to be done to create your own success.” – Lois Creamer Today’s featured bestselling author is a consultant, renowned speaker, and industry expert who works with speakers, consultants, and experts wanting to book more business, make more money, and monetize their message, Lois Cramer. Lois and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Book More Business: Make MORE Money Speaking”, some strategies for monetizing your speaking career, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why it pays to have a formal launch for your book Some of the challenges of being a professional speaker and the importance of your intellectual property The game-changing concept of "aftercare" and its value when supporting your client post-engagement The valuable marketing lesson that Lois learned from Jeffrey Gitomer that she still applies today What Lois does to remain organized and productive as a solopreneur Lois’ Site: https://www.bookmorebusiness.com/ Lois’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07R75YR16/allbooks The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 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/ Ep. 645 – “How to Build a #Profitable Speaking Business” with Bret Ridgway (@bridgway): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-645-how-to-build-a-profitable-speaking-business-with-bret-ridgway-bridgway/ Ep. 313 – “Ask Uncle Neil” with Neil Thompson (@teachthegeek): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-313-ask-uncle-neil-with-neil-thompson-teachthegeek/ 216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/ Ep. 680 – “The Influence Lottery Ticket for Having High Impact” with Kelly Swanson (@motivationspkr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-680-the-influence-lottery-ticket-for-having-high-impact-with-kelly-swanson-motivationspkr/ Ep. 400 – “How to Become a Multimillionaire, but Not Act Like It” with Tom Antion (@TomAntion): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-400-how-to-become-a/ Ep. 583 – “How to Be the Face of Your Business” with Tonya Eberhart (@brandfacestar): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-583-how-to-be-the-face-of-your-business-with-tonya-eberhart-brandfacestar/ Ep. 510 - "Lights, Camera, Action" With Amy Scruggs (@amyscruggssd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-510-lights-camera-action-with-amy-scruggs-amyscruggssd/ 86 - "Stepping Into the Spotlight" with Tsufit (@Tsufit): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/86-stepping-into-the-spotlight-with-tsufit-tsufit/ 141 - "Thou Shall Be Successful" with William Winfield (@Willisblessed38): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/141-thou-shall-be-successful-with-william-winfield-willisblessed38/ Ep. 348 – “Bring Inner Greatness Out” with Dr. Mansur Hasib, CISSP, PMP, CPHIMS (@mhasib): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-348-bring-inner-greatness-out-with-dr-mansur-hasib-cissp-pmp-cphims-mhasib/ Ep. 424 – “Thoughtfully Fit” with Darcy Luoma (@DarcyLuoma): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-424-thoughtfully-fit-with-darcy-luoma-darcyluoma/ Ep. 610 – “Are You Open To…” with Merit Kahn, CSP (@MeritKahn): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-610-are-you-open-to-with-merit-kahn-csp-meritkahn/

"The act of writing is a way for me to physically see what goes on in my brain. It's amazing what will be revealed to me when I read it back, and it's a way for me to check in on where my mind is at, where my heart is at, and my mental health in general.” – Kristina Smeriglio Today’s featured author is a copywriter, editor, and proofreader, Kristina Smeriglio. Kristina and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Falling Into Fire”, the therapeutic power of writing, why practicing assertiveness is a necessity, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How psychology plays a role in Kristina’s writing and understanding of human behavior How writing promotes healing and self-reflection How Kristina’s academic journey and master's thesis led to her first published book Why it’s okay to embrace your vulnerabilities and use them as a catalyst for growth What setback turned into a future success for Kristina Kristina’s Site: https://kristysmeriglio.com/ Kristina’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B4PXL86Z/allbooks The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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… #Bonus Ep. – “Perfectly Flawed” with Janae Sergio (@janae_sergio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-perfectly-flawed-with-janae-sergio-janae_sergio/ Ep. 429 – “Too Happy to Be Sad Girl” with Angel Aviles (@2Happy2BSadGirl): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-429-too-happy-to-be-sad-girl-with-angel-aviles-2happy2bsadgirl/ Ep. 780 – She is You with Felicity Nicole: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-780-she-is-you-with-felicity-nicole/ 260 – “Metamorphosis” with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/260-metamorphosis-with-l-farrah-furtado-lisaannefurtado/ 275 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Dr. Marina Bruni (@DrMarinaBruni): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/275-how-thoughts-become-things-with-dr-marina-bruni-drmarinabruni/ Ep. 910 – How to Eliminate the Beliefs That Sabotage Your Business & Your Life with Shelly Lefkoe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-910-how-to-eliminate-the-beliefs-that-sabotage-your-business-your-life-with-shelly-lefkoe/ Ep. 507 – “From Hardened to Healed” with Dr. Debi Silber (@DebiSilber): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-507-from-hardened-to-healed-with-dr-debi-silber-debisilber/ 170 - "Live & Love Beyond Your Dreams" with Riana Milne (@RianaMilne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/170-live-love-beyond-your-dreams-with-riana-milne-rianamilne/ Ep. 884 – How to Go From Stuck to Unstoppable with Murielle Marie Ungricht: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-884-how-to-go-from-stuck-to-unstoppable-with-murielle-marie-ungricht/

"You can't put a price tag on peace of mind." – Julie Coraccio Today’s featured bestselling author is an award-winning professional life organizer, certified declutter your life coach, and chief possibility officer of Reawaken Your Brilliance, Julie Coraccio. Julie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the significance of environmental consciousness, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Julie got into the decluttering business What motivated Julie to become an author of 15 published books How clutter can lead to feelings of shame and isolation How clutter can affect your psychological and spiritual dimensions The difference between general clutter and hoarding Her top 3 lessons learned from her decade in podcasting Julie’s Site: https://reawakenyourbrilliance.com/ Julie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07JGGL7ZL/allbooks The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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… 206 – “Making Space, Clutter Free” with Tracy McCubbin (@tracy_mccubbin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/206-making-space-clutter-free-with-tracy-mccubbin-tracy_mccubbin/ #Bonus Ep. – “Digital Detox” with Molly DeFrank (@mollydefrank): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-digital-detox-with-molly-defrank-mollydefrank/ Ep. 884 – How to Go From Stuck to Unstoppable with Murielle Marie Ungricht: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-884-how-to-go-from-stuck-to-unstoppable-with-murielle-marie-ungricht/ #Bonus Ep. - “How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age” with Daniel Sih: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-how-to-unplug-unwind-and-think-clearly-in-the-digital-age-with-daniel-sih/ Ep. 479.5 – “How Entrepreneurs Can Be More Productive, Make Better Decisions, & Increase Their Bottom Lines” with Belinda Ellsworth (@stepintosuccess): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4795-how-entrepreneurs-can-be-more-productive-make-better-decisions-increase-their-bottom-lines-with-belinda-ellsworth-stepintosuccess/ 179 - "Indistractable" with Nir Eyal (@nireyal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/179-indistractable-with-nir-eyal-nireyal/

“It’s a nice gift when inspiration drops out of thin air, but if you want to take your craft seriously, you need to take responsibility for creating your own inspiration by building your own habits and doing it consistently.” – William Klem Today’s featured author is a father, husband, and retired commercial insurance underwriter, William Klem. Bill and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, creating consistent writing habits, the inspiration behind his works, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Bill made the 31-year career transition from insurance to writing How a pandemic sparked the fire to finish his first novel, “Magglio Cervantes” What setback ended up being a setup for Bill’s future success What to expect from his next upcoming novel William’s Site: https://wdklem.blogspot.com/ William’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C3KXQSM9/allbooks The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 880 – Success Insights from a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author with Christopher Greyson (@Chris_Greyson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-880-success-insights-from-a-wall-street-journal-bestselling-author-with-christopher-greyson/ Ep. 754 – Navigating Mental Health Through the Written Word with Tyler Wittkofsky (@TylerWittkofsky): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-754-navigating-mental-health-through-the-written-word-with-tyler-wittkofsky-tylerwittkofsky/ Ep. 739 – “From Dental Entrepreneur to Thrilling Novelist” with Peter Thomas Pontsa (@PeterTPontsa): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-739-from-dental-entrepreneur-to-thrilling-novelist-with-peter-thomas-pontsa-petertpontsa/ Ep. 671 – “The Last Ark” with Guy Morris (@guymorrisbooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-671-the-last-ark-with-guy-morris-guymorrisbooks/ Ep. 628 – “Inside the Secret World of Corporate Spying” with Robert Kerbeck (@robertkerbeck): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-628-inside-the-secret-world-of-corporate-spying-with-robert-kerbeck-robertkerbeck/ Ep. 573 – “From US Veteran to Sci-Fi Novelist” with Pat Daily (@patdailyauthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-573-from-us-veteran-to-sci-fi-novelist-with-pat-daily-patdailyauthor/ Ep. 818 – Tech Savvy Tales and Cozy Mysteries with Charles Breakfield & Rox Burkey (@EnigmaSeries): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-818-tech-savvy-tales-and-cozy-mysteries-with-charles-breakfield-rox-burkey-enigmaseries/ Ep. 907 – A Leader's Leap Into Dystopian Fiction with Dr. C.C. Robinson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-907-a-leaders-leap-into-dystopian-fiction-with-dr-cc-robinson/ Ep. 904 – From The Bronx To The Navy And Back As A Cowboy with Dilgilio Rodriguez (@dilgilio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-904-from-the-bronx-to-the-navy-and-back-as-a-cowboy-with-dilgilio-rodriguez-dilgilio/ Ep. 903 – Somewhere in Minnesota with Jayna Locke (@jaynalocke | @jaynatweets): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-903-somewhere-in-minnesota-with-jayna-locke-jaynalocke-jaynatweets/ Ep. 897 – Death's Pale Flag with Dr. Gary Simonds (@garyrsimonds): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-897-deaths-pale-flag-with-dr-gary-simonds-garyrsimonds/ Ep. 378 – “Writing Adventures with The Dialogue Doctor” with Jeff Elkins (@Jffelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-378-writing-adventures-with-the-dialogue-doctor-with-jeff-elkins-jffelkins/

“I would much rather be someone who quits something that's not aligned than someone who spends 40 years doing a job that doesn't fill my soul.” – Alysia Lyons Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom, life coach, and the Mom Guilt Lioness, Alysia Lyons. Alysia and I had a fun chat about her story from the book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, overcoming fears, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How her stories from the Four Fold Formula trilogy unintentionally align with spiritual themes of Father, Son, and Spirit Alysia’s journey of overcoming her fear of spiders and its connection to her spiritual awakening What lesson she learned from one of her clients that upped her game as a coach What her plans are for launching her upcoming solo book Alysia’s Site: https://alysialyons.com/ Alysia’s Podcast, “Imperfect Mommying: Better Parenting through Self-Healing”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imperfect-mommying-better-parenting-through-self-healing/id1574392896 Alysia’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Alysia-Lyons/e/B08Z3YJT6M/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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… #FourFoldFormula Ep. – “I Am My Father’s Daughter” with Alysia Lyons (@MomSupportCoach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-i-am-my-fathers-daughter-with-alysia-lyons-momsupportcoach/ #WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – Learning To Live a New Normal with Andi Buerger, JD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/wellnessgps-bonus-ep-learning-to-live-a-new-normal-with-andi-buerger-jd/ #WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – Now We Are Here with Joy Adedoyin Fashagba (@ayo_dun): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/wellnessgps-bonus-ep-now-we-are-here-with-joy-adedoyin-fashagba-ayo_dun/ #WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – Darkness to Discovery with Shaheda Daya: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/wellnessgps-bonus-ep-darkness-to-discovery-with-shaheda-daya/ #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – A Soul’s Journey with Victor Acquista, M.D (@VictorAcquista): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-a-souls-journey-with-victor-acquista-md-victoracquista/ #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – From Bananas to Buddhism with Mark Reid J.D. (@ZenSammich): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-from-bananas-to-buddhism-with-mark-reid-jd-zensammich/ #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/ #WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – How To Rewrite Your Story & Find Empowerment After Divorce with Jamila Cassim (@jamcassim): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/wellnessgps-bonus-ep-how-to-rewrite-your-story-find-empowerment-after-divorce-with-jamila-cass/ #WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – A Zebra Can’t Change It’s Stripes with Lori J. Walker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/wellnessgps-bonus-ep-a-zebra-cant-change-its-stripes-with-lori-j-walker/ #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – From Bananas to Buddhism with Mark Reid J.D. (@ZenSammich): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-from-bananas-to-buddhism-with-mark-reid-jd-zensammich/ #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “From Potter to Publisher” with Teresa Velardi (@TeresaVelardi): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-from-potter-to-publisher-with-teresa-velardi-teresavelardi/

“Anytime you have a negative emotion, it's coming from the meaning you're giving the events, not the events.” – Shelly Lefkoe Today’s featured bestselling author is a Global Speaker, Belief Eliminator Extraordinaire, Parenting Educator, and the Owner of the Lefkoe Institute, Shelly Lefkoe. Shelly and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of reframing negative emotions, embracing failure as part of success, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What the Lefkoe Method is and how it came to be The impact of her late husband Morty’s passing on her life and business How the meaning we assign to events shape our emotional responses A tool for reframing negative emotions Her advice for aspiring writers How childhood experiences shape limiting beliefs about self-worth and success Shelly’s Site: https://www.mortylefkoe.com/ Shelly’s FREE Gift: https://recreateyourlife.com/ Shelly’s Books: https://a.co/d/effvfoT The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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… 170 - "Live & Love Beyond Your Dreams" with Riana Milne (@RianaMilne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/170-live-love-beyond-your-dreams-with-riana-milne-rianamilne/ 271 – “Thirst of the Heart” with Udo Erasmus (@UdosOfficial): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/271-thirst-of-the-heart-with-udo-erasmus-udosofficial/ Ep. 786 – Claim Your Inner Warrior Badass with Kate McKay (@Katemckay18): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-786-claim-your-inner-warrior-badass-with-kate-mckay-katemckay18/ Ep. 836 – The 6% Club with Dr. Michelle Rozen (@DrMichelleRozen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-836-the-6-club-with-dr-michelle-rozen-drmichellerozen/ Ep. 800 – The Power of Eight with Lynne McTaggart (@LynneMcTaggart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-800-the-power-of-eight-with-lynne-mctaggart-lynnemctaggart/ Ep. 639 – “Mind Control” with Danielle Matthews: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-639-mind-control-with-danielle-matthews/ Ep. 765 – Love Yourself to Health with Pam Sherman: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-765-love-yourself-to-health-with-pam-sherman/ Ep. 424 – “Thoughtfully Fit” with Darcy Luoma (@DarcyLuoma): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-424-thoughtfully-fit-with-darcy-luoma-darcyluoma/ Ep. 842 – ACE Your Life with Michelle Maidenberg, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, CGP (@DrMaidenberg): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-842-ace-your-life-with-michelle-maidenberg-phd-mph-lcsw-r-cgp-drmaidenberg/ Ep. 695 – “Becoming Flawesome” with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani (@KristinaMandLak): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-695-becoming-flawesome-with-kristina-mand-lakhiani-kristinamandlak/ Ep. 500 – “Life Reset” With Dr. Foojan Zeine, Psy.D., MFT (@DrZeine): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-500-life-reset-with-dr-foojan-zeine-psyd-mft-drzeine/ Ep. 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/ 261 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Douglas Vermeeren (@DougVermeeren): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/261-how-thoughts-become-things-with-douglas-vermeeren-dougvermeeren/ Ep. 865 – Bringing Sunshine Back To My Mind with Dr. Momoko Uno: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-865-bringing-sunshine-back-to-my-mind-with-dr-momoko-uno/ 280 – “Architect of BEing” with Dr. Travis Fox (@travisfox360):...

“If Jesus hadn't saved me that day, I wouldn't be here today, six decades later. He is really the only friend I ever had, the only love I ever knew.” – Andi Buerger, JD Today’s featured bestselling author is a highly sought-after international speaker, child sex trafficking survivor advocate, and the CEO and editor-in-chief of Voices of Courage, Andi Buerger, JD. Andi and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter in the book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, the significance of hope, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Andi’s story of choice for the anthology How trauma impacts your mental health and relationships How faith plays a role in healing and personal growth What helped Andi get into advocacy work for at-risk youth and survivors of trafficking Andi’s Site: https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCNZD5YT?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk Andi’s Other Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0821P44L6/allbooks The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 659 – “Saving My Child from the Child Savers” with Susan Gabriel (@GodlyOddball): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-659-saving-my-child-from-the-child-savers-with-susan-gabriel-godlyoddball/ Ep. 841 – I Walked Through Fire to Get Here with Megan Conner: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-841-i-walked-through-fire-to-get-here-with-megan-conner/ Ep. 750 – Surviving Human Trafficking & Finding Purpose with Amanda Blackwood (@DetailedPieces): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-750-surviving-human-trafficking-finding-purpose-with-amanda-blackwood-detailedpieces/ Ep. 734 – “From Military Veteran to Hope Dealer” with Kim Lengling (@KimLengling): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-734-from-military-veteran-to-hope-dealer-with-kim-lengling-kimlengling/ #Bonus Ep. – “Perfectly Flawed” with Janae Sergio (@janae_sergio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-perfectly-flawed-with-janae-sergio-janae_sergio/ Ep. 809 – How To Be a Pineapple Person with Annie Meehan, CSP (@annienoexcuses): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-809-how-to-be-a-pineapple-person-with-annie-meehan-csp-annienoexcuses/ #HolidayBonus Ep. – “Because You Matter” with Danielle Bernock (@DBernock): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holidaybonus-ep-because-you-matter-with-danielle-bernock-dbernock/ #WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – Now We Are Here with Joy Adedoyin Fashagba (@ayo_dun): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/wellnessgps-bonus-ep-now-we-are-here-with-joy-adedoyin-fashagba-ayo_dun/ #WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – Darkness to Discovery with Shaheda Daya: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/wellnessgps-bonus-ep-darkness-to-discovery-with-shaheda-daya/ #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – A Soul’s Journey with Victor Acquista, M.D (@VictorAcquista): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-a-souls-journey-with-victor-acquista-md-victoracquista/ #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – From Bananas to Buddhism with Mark Reid J.D. (@ZenSammich): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-from-bananas-to-buddhism-with-mark-reid-jd-zensammich/ #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/

“I know books change people's lives, and I know that firsthand because a book changed my life.” – Terry Whalin Today’s featured international bestselling author is a father, husband, Acquisitions Editor, Communications Expert, and Information Marketer, Terry Whalin. Terry and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed”, what it was like working for Billy Graham, the realities of book publishing, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Terry to become a writer What lesson Terry learned from Billy Graham that he still applies today Why persistence and resilience are always important for your success What setback helped set Terry up for more success Terry’s Site: https://terrywhalin.blogspot.com/ Terry’s NEW Book w/ FREE Gifts: https://www.marketing4books.com/us-ord Terry’s Other Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APVHTI/allbooks The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 837 – Make Your Author emPact with Stephanie Feger (@stephaniefeger): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-837-make-your-author-empact-with-stephanie-feger-stephaniefeger/ Ep. 752 – The Speaker's Edge with Ken Lizotte (@kenlizotte): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-752-the-speakers-edge-with-ken-lizotte-kenlizotte/ Ep. 880 – Success Insights from a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author with Christopher Greyson (@Chris_Greyson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-880-success-insights-from-a-wall-street-journal-bestselling-author-with-christopher-greyson/ Ep. 670 – “The Bestselling Book Formula” with Honorée Corder (@Honoree): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-670-the-bestselling-book-formula-with-honoree-corder-honoree/ 216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/ Ep. 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/ 225 – “Empowered to Win” with Rev. Allison G. Daniels (@AllisonDaniels9): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/225-empowered-to-win-with-rev-allison-g-daniels-allisondaniels9/ Ep. 340 – “A Single Light” with Tosca Lee (@ToscaLee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-340-a-single-light-with-tosca-lee-toscalee/ Ep. 870 – Inspired Living with Scott Maderer (@StewardCoaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-870-inspired-living-with-scott-maderer-stewardcoaching/ Ep. 874 – How to Reimagine Self-Care for a Sustainable Life with Janice McWilliams (@JanMcWill): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-874-how-to-reimagine-self-care-for-a-sustainable-life-with-janice-mcwilliams-janmcwill/ Ep. 513 – “In His Footsteps” with Margaret Agard (@InHisFootsteps): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-513-in-his-footsteps-with-margaret-agard-inhisfootsteps/ Host 2 Host Special - "Faith, Reinvention & Biblical Character Development" with Bob Thibodeau (@bob_thibodeau): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/host-2-host-special-faith-reinvention-biblical-character-development-with-bob-thibodeau-bob_thibodeau/ #LocalAuthor Bonus Ep. – “The Wise Man” with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/localauthor-bonus-ep-the-wise-man-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele/

“When I'm writing, characters come into the book that I hadn't planned for, and they just pop in and insist on being part of the story. Out of the mess comes the magic, and out of the mess comes the beauty.” – Kae Wagner Today’s featured bestselling, award-winning author is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, filmmaker, speaker, and executive coach, Kae Wagner. Kae and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, how storytelling can impact your personal growth, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired her to write her latest book, “Saturday Night in Philadelphia” How her background influenced her storytelling What was the transition like from nonfiction to fiction writing How the themes of forgiveness and redemption resonate with readers and influence her writing Kae’s Site: https://www.kaewagner.com/ Kae’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B59XQKPF/allbooks The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 502 – “A Leadership Development Strategy To Bond And Unite” With Amy P. Kelly (@AmyPKelly): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-502-a-leadership-development-strategy-to-bond-and-unite-with-amy-p-kelly-amypkelly/ #LocalAuthor Bonus Ep. – “The Wise Man” with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/localauthor-bonus-ep-the-wise-man-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele/ 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. 332 – “Her Perfect Life” with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-332-her-perfect-life-with-hank-phillippi-ryan-hankpryan/ Ep. 880 – Success Insights from a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author with Christopher Greyson (@Chris_Greyson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-880-success-insights-from-a-wall-street-journal-bestselling-author-with-christopher-greyson/ Ep. 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/ Ep. 389 – “Unshakable, Undaunted, & Undefeated” with Elizabeth Meyers (@thelizmeyers): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-389-unshakable-undaunted-undefeated/ 229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/ Ep. 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/ Ep. 783 – Creativity, Faith, & Unveiling Fantastical Truths with Cyndi Brec (@CyndiBrec): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-783-creativity-faith-unveiling-fantastical-truths-with-cyndi-brec-cyndibrec/ Ep. 770 – The Olympus Project with Zoë Routh (@zoerouth): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-770-the-olympus-project-with-zoe-routh-zoerouth/ Ep. 804 – How to Use Your Words to Unleash Your Inner Magic with Lâle Davidson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-804-how-to-use-your-words-to-unleash-your-inner-magic-with-lale-davidson/ 290 – “The Forgiveness Solution” with Rev. Misty Tyme (@Rev_Misty_Tyme) #C2H: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/290-the-forgiveness-solution-with-rev-misty-tyme-rev_misty_tyme-c2h/

“I always say to people who want to be an entrepreneur, go work for someone else first. Learn the ropes from them...and that's how I learned so much from other people, spending 15 years in corporate before I opened my own business.” – Vanessa Judelman Today’s featured author is a mom, keynote speaker, facilitator, consultant, Executive Leadership Advisor, Leadership Trainer, and President at Mosaic People Development, Vanessa Judelman. Vanessa and I had a fun on bun chat about her book, “Mastering Leadership: What it Takes to Lead in Today's Fast Paced World”, how to the challenges of giving feedback, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Vanessa’s journey from teaching at-risk youth to becoming a leadership consultant and entrepreneur How your kids can learn leadership all the time What life lesson Vanessa learned from her students that upped her game as an entrepreneur The three pillars of leadership success What inspired her to become a published author Vanesa’s Site: https://www.mosaicpd.com/ Vanessa’s Book: https://www.mosaicpd.com/ourbook/ The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 580 – “How To Get Unstuck and Find Your Purpose” with Dana Williams (@danawilliamsco): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-580-how-to-get-unstuck-and-find-your-purpose-with-dana-williams-danawilliamsco/ Ep. 424 – “Thoughtfully Fit” with Darcy Luoma (@DarcyLuoma): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-424-thoughtfully-fit-with-darcy-luoma-darcyluoma/ Ep. 851 – How To Be Future-fit and Lead With Relevance with Louise Mowbray (@louisemowbray): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-851-how-to-be-future-fit-and-lead-with-relevance-with-louise-mowbray-louisemowbray/ Ep. 623 - "The Day One Executive" With April Armstrong (@ahaconsult): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-623-the-day-one-executive-with-april-armstrong-ahaconsult/ Ep. 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. 597 – “Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will” with Sarah Elkins (@sarahelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-597-your-stories-dont-define-you-how-you-tell-them-will-with-sarah-elkins-sarahelkins/ Ep. 420 – “The UPside of Failure” with Tiana Sanchez (@likearealboss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-420-the-upside-of-failure-with-tiana-sanchez-likearealboss/ 193 – “The Quest For Purpose” with Dr. Ken Keis (@crgleader): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/193-the-quest-for-purpose-with-dr-ken-keis-crgleader/ Ep. 502 – “A Leadership Development Strategy To Bond And Unite” With Amy P. Kelly (@AmyPKelly): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-502-a-leadership-development-strategy-to-bond-and-unite-with-amy-p-kelly-amypkelly/ Ep. 444 – “Achieve with Grace” with Theresa Lambert: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-444-achieve-with-grace-with-theresa-lambert/ Ep. 396 – “First Lead Yourself” with Stacey Ashley (@AshleyCoaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-396-first-lead-yourself-with/ Ep. 836 – The 6% Club with Dr. Michelle Rozen (@DrMichelleRozen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-836-the-6-club-with-dr-michelle-rozen-drmichellerozen/ Ep. 863 – The 50% Rule with Erin Hatzikostas (@bcausepodcast): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-863-the-50-rule-with-erin-hatzikostas-bcausepodcast/

"I saw people in their apocalypse, their version of the apocalypse. They not only survived it, but they did so with hope and with courage, forgiving each other and working together across the lines where they normally would have been at odds." – C.C. Robinson Today's featured award-winning, bestselling author is a mom, wife, third-generation Indiana University graduate, and nonprofit leader, Dr. Cristy (C.C.) Robinson. Dr. Cristy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from medical training to establishing a nonprofit in post-civil war nations, and tons more!!! Key Things You'll Learn: What inspired Dr. C.C. to become a writer Dr. C.C.'s top 3 leadership lessons from being a pastor The challenges and learning process of transitioning from nonfiction to fiction writing Why character development is essential in fiction Why storytelling is integral to fostering hope and inspiring future generations Dr. C.C.'s Site: https://www.ccrobinsonauthor.com/ Dr. C.C.'s Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CQD3PX2H/allbooks The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 825 – One Woman's Story of Survival & Courageous Leadership in Syria with Dr. Amani Ballour (@AmaniBallour): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-825-one-womans-story-of-survival-courageous-leadership-in-syria-with-dr-amani-ballour-am/ Ep. 698 – "From Scrubs to Award-Winning Stories" with Debra Blaine (@debrablainemd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-698-from-scrubs-to-award-winning-stories-with-debra-blaine-debrablainemd/ Ep. 410 – "Research Scientist Turned Urban Fantasy Author" with Kristi Charish (@kristicharish): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-410-research-scientist-turned-urban-fantasy-author-with-kristi-charish-kristicharish/ Ep. 378 – "Writing Adventures with The Dialogue Doctor" with Jeff Elkins (@Jffelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-378-writing-adventures-with-the-dialogue-doctor-with-jeff-elkins-jffelkins/ Ep. 897 – Death's Pale Flag with Dr. Gary Simonds (@garyrsimonds): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-897-deaths-pale-flag-with-dr-gary-simonds-garyrsimonds/ #LocalAuthor Bonus Ep. – “The Wise Man” with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/localauthor-bonus-ep-the-wise-man-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele/ #Bonus Ep. – "From Prizewinning Dystopian Thrillers to Prizewinning Historical Fiction" with Alice McVeigh (@astmcveigh1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-from-prizewinning-dystopian-thrillers-to-prizewinning-historical-fiction-with-alice-mcveigh-astmcveigh1/ Ep. 340 – "A Single Light" with Tosca Lee (@ToscaLee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-340-a-single-light-with-tosca-lee-toscalee/ Ep. 480 – "Applying Your God-given Passions to Everyday Life" with Marnie Swedberg (@MentorMarnie): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-480-applying-your-god-given-passions-to-everyday-life-with-marnie-swedberg-mentormarnie/ Ep. 605 – "Love Is" with Kim Sorrelle: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-605-love-is-with-kim-sorrelle/ 194 – "A Badass Butterfly Conversion" with Rev. Dr. Jane Galloway: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/194-a-badass-butterfly-conversion-with-rev-dr-jane-galloway-chaostoclarity/ Ep. 876 – Nurturing Through Narrative with Dr. Lisa Dorsey: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-876-nurturing-through-narrative-with-dr-lisa-dorsey/

“I just really became inspired to write down my grandfather's story because he went through such a struggle. He came here with nothing and built something for our family, and I thought that was very special.” – Erica D'Arcangelo Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, marketing expert, and CEO of Web Content Development, Erica D'Arcangelo. Erica and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “A Story About Pizza”, the importance of storytelling, her plans for future projects, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: Her motivation behind writing her 1 book Why marketing your business is a must What business setback Erica faced that set her business back up for success Why it’s important to reassess goals and have a support system Erica’s Site: https://www.astoryaboutpizza.com/ Erica’s Book: https://a.co/d/0PBFBOA The opening track is titled, “Set Sail” by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to the full track and download it, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 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/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Bird of Paradise” with Emily Johnson (@elhughes01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-bird-of-paradise-with-emily-johnson-elhughes01/ Ep. 799 – Love, Laughter, and Mafia Inspired Novels with Marianna Buffolino: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-799-love-laughter-and-mafia-inspired-novels-with-marianna-buffolino/ Ep. 865 – Bringing Sunshine Back To My Mind with Dr. Momoko Uno: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-865-bringing-sunshine-back-to-my-mind-with-dr-momoko-uno/ 275 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Dr. Marina Bruni (@DrMarinaBruni): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/275-how-thoughts-become-things-with-dr-marina-bruni-drmarinabruni/ Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-454-twenty-one-olive-trees-with-laura-formentini-formentinilove/ Ep. 334.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “The Business of Immortality” with Sahara Foley (@SaharaFoley): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3345-holiday-bonus-the-business-of-immortality-with-sahara-foley-saharafoley/ Ep. 442 – “Jungle Jean” with Geralyn Gendreau (@geralyngendreau): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-442-jungle-jean-with-geralyn-gendreau-geralyngendreau/

“The path to success is never a straight line. And it's also never what you think it is.” – Brenda Neckvatal Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is an award-winning HR professional, serial entrepreneur, and transformational speaker, Brenda Neckvatal. Brenda and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, what inspired her to become an author, the importance of investing in yourself, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Brenda uses her HR expertise in her businesses What major setback Brenda had that actually became a setup for her success Her top 3 lessons from starting, running, and growing her podcasts Brenda’s Site: https://yobrenda.com/ Brenda’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B096KQJX85/allbooks Brenda’s Podcast, “Solving People Problems”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solving-people-problems/id1743879451 The opening track is titled, “Set Sail” by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to the full track and download it, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 713 – “Down Set Lead!” with Rod Bourn: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-713-down-set-lead-with-rod-bourn/ Ep. 623 - "The Day One Executive" With April Armstrong (@ahaconsult): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-623-the-day-one-executive-with-april-armstrong-ahaconsult/ Ep. 420 – “The UPside of Failure” with Tiana Sanchez (@likearealboss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-420-the-upside-of-failure-with-tiana-sanchez-likearealboss/ Ep. 571 – “A Powerful Culture Starts with You” with Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi (@shahrzadnooravi): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-571-a-powerful-culture-starts-with-you-with-dr-shahrzad-nooravi-shahrzadnooravi/ Ep. 562 – “You, Me, We” with Morag Barrett (@SkyeMorag): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-562-you-me-we-with-morag-barrett-skyemorag/ Ep. 502 – “A Leadership Development Strategy To Bond And Unite” With Amy P. Kelly (@AmyPKelly): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-502-a-leadership-development-strategy-to-bond-and-unite-with-amy-p-kelly-amypkelly/ 193 – “The Quest For Purpose” with Dr. Ken Keis (@crgleader): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/193-the-quest-for-purpose-with-dr-ken-keis-crgleader/ 226 – “A Company Culture that Transforms” with Diana George (@ByGeorgeHR): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/226-a-company-culture-that-transforms-with-diana-george-bygeorgehr/ Ep. 901 – How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World with Justin Jones-Fosu (@iworkmeaningful): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-901-how-to-have-difficult-conversations-in-a-divided-world-with-justin-jones-fosu-iworkmeani/ Ep. 405 – “Leadership Lessons From The Pub” with Dr. Irvine Nugent (@irvinenugent): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-405-leadership-lessons-from-the-pub-with-dr-irvine-nugent-irvinenugent/ Ep. 632 – “The Career Toolkit” with Mark Herschberg (@CareerToolkitBk): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-632-the-career-toolkit-with-mark-herschberg-careertoolkitbk/

“You gotta throw a little spice into whatever it is that you're doing, regardless of whether everybody's got the same idea.” – Dilgilio Rodriguez Today’s featured author is a US Navy veteran, black belt mixed martial artist, defensive tactic instructor, and The Last City Cowboy, Dilgilio Rodriguez. Dilgilio and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, how his rich life experience shapes his creative work, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Dilgilio ended up in the Navy and made the transition to civilian living How he got the name, “The Last City Cowboy” What inspired him to become a musician and dive deeper into his craft as an author How he remains positive in massively negative environments What major life lesson he learned from all his years practicing martial arts Dilgilio’s Site: https://www.thelastcitycowboy.com/ Dilgilio’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFV7ZC49?binding=paperback&qid=1719447775&sr=1-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk The opening track is titled, “Set Sail” by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to the full track and download it, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 877 – Full of Heart with J.R. Martinez (@iamjrmartinez): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-877-full-of-heart-with-jr-martinez-iamjrmartinez/ Ep. 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/ Ep. 791 – The Motivational Gospel of Fire with Eliot Marshall (@FireMarshall205): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-791-the-motivational-gospel-of-fire-with-eliot-marshall-firemarshall205/ #GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 2 - "Building An Economic Legacy" with Antonio T. Smith Jr. (@TheATSJr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-2-building-an-economic-legacy-with-antonio-t-smith-jr-theatsjr/ 47 - "Black Belt Wealth" with Damion Lupo (@damionlupo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/47-black-belt-wealth-with-damion-lupo-damionlupo/ #Bonus Host2Host Ep.– “Success Happens When You Learn & Act” with Shaahin Cheyene (@shaahincheyene): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-host2host-ep-success-happens-when-you-learn-act-with-shaahin-cheyene-shaahincheyene/ Ep. 615 – “Champion Martial Artist to Award-Winning Novelist” with Danielle Orsino: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-615-champion-martial-artist-to-award-winning-novelist-with-danielle-orsino/ Ep. 463.5 – “Swordfighting, for Writers, Game Designers and Martial Artists” with Dr. Guy Windsor (@guy_windsor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4635-swordfighting-for-writers-game-designers-and-martial-artists-with-dr-guy-windsor-guy_windsor/ Ep. 573 – “From US Veteran to Sci-Fi Novelist” with Pat Daily (@patdailyauthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-573-from-us-veteran-to-sci-fi-novelist-with-pat-daily-patdailyauthor/ #Bonus Ep. – “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” with Andre Lewis Carter: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea-with-andre-lewis-carter/ #HolidayBonus Ep. – “Little Man’s Big Day” with Lonnie Lesane (@LesaneLonnie): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holidaybonus-ep-little-mans-big-day-with-lonnie-lesane-lesanelonnie/ Ep. 319 – “The Hunter” with Jim Christina: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-319-the-hunter-with-jim-christina/ Ep. 707 – “Leadership Insights From a Former FBI Master Spy Recruiter” with Robin Dreeke (@rdreeke): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-707-leadership-insights-from-a-former-fbi-master-spy-recruiter-with-robin-dreeke-rdreeke/

“I literally have been writing all my life, and it's just really in the last five or six years that I finally knuckled down and said, ‘I really want to do something with this. I really want my stories out there.’” – Jayna Locke Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, blogger, lifelong lover of fiction, and content marketing strategist, Jayna Locke. Jayna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of community in writing, the value of dedicating small amounts of time daily to writing, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired the stories in her latest anthology, “Somewhere in Minnesota; Short Stories” How settings enhance storytelling and create a sense of place How deadlines can put a dead end to your uncreativeness Why you must maintain your creative passions amidst life's busyness Jayna’s Site: https://jaynalocke.com/ Jayna’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CVGRNMVD/allbooks The opening track is titled, “Set Sail” by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to the full track and download it, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 880 – Success Insights from a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author with Christopher Greyson (@Chris_Greyson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-880-success-insights-from-a-wall-street-journal-bestselling-author-with-christopher-greyson/ 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. 332 – “Her Perfect Life” with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-332-her-perfect-life-with-hank-phillippi-ryan-hankpryan/ Ep. 340 – “A Single Light” with Tosca Lee (@ToscaLee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-340-a-single-light-with-tosca-lee-toscalee/ Ep. 897 – Death's Pale Flag with Dr. Gary Simonds (@garyrsimonds): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-897-deaths-pale-flag-with-dr-gary-simonds-garyrsimonds/ Ep. 869 – Author vs. AI with Alison McBain (@AlisonMcBain): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-869-author-vs-ai-with-alison-mcbain-alisonmcbain/ Ep. 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/ Ep. 766 – Pawsitively Organic Creativity with Liz Mugavero (@Lizmugavero): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-766-pawsitively-organic-creativity-with-liz-mugavero-lizmugavero/ Ep. 746 – “How to Be a Goldfish” with Jane Baird Warren (@jbwarren2): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-746-how-to-be-a-goldfish-with-jane-baird-warren-jbwarren2/ Ep. 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/ #Bonus Ep. – “Random Acts of Awesome Historical Fiction” with J. Lynn Else (@JLynnElseAuthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-random-acts-of-awesome-historical-fiction-with-j-lynn-else-jlynnelseauthor/ Ep. 568 – “The Multi-Hyphen Mystery Author Life” with Diane Bator (@bator_l): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-568-the-multi-hyphen-mystery-author-life-with-diane-bator-bator_l/ #LocalAuthor Bonus Ep. – “The Wise Man” with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/localauthor-bonus-ep-the-wise-man-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele/

“Sometimes being right means being alone and realizing the consequences of what it means to be right. I had to stick up for my core values, even if it meant facing consequences.” – John R. Miles Today’s featured award-winning, bestselling bookcaster is a US Navy veteran, high-performance coach, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and the CEO of Passion Struck, John R. Miles. John and I had a chat about his book, “Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life”, some leadership lessons learned from high-stakes environments, the psychology of progress, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What it means to be Passion Struck How to use rejection to fuel your determination Why integrity is a must for genuine success His top 3 lessons from starting, running, and growing his podcast John’s Site: https://passionstruck.com/ John’s Book: https://a.co/d/390da2H John’s Podcast, “Passion Struck with John R. Miles”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 The opening track is titled, “Set Sail” by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to the full track and download it, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 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/ Ep. 306 – “Be The SPARK” with Simon T. Bailey (@SimonTBailey): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-306-be-the-spark-with-simon-t-bailey-simontbailey/ 261 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Douglas Vermeeren (@DougVermeeren): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/261-how-thoughts-become-things-with-douglas-vermeeren-dougvermeeren/ Ep. 880 – Success Insights from a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author with Christopher Greyson (@Chris_Greyson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-880-success-insights-from-a-wall-street-journal-bestselling-author-with-christopher-greyson/ #GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 2 - "Building An Economic Legacy" with Antonio T. Smith Jr. (@TheATSJr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-2-building-an-economic-legacy-with-antonio-t-smith-jr-theatsjr/ Ep. 392 – “Chasing the Captain” with Terry Shepherd (@TheTShepherd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-392-chasing-the-captain-with/ 242 – “The Celestine Prophecy” by James Redfield (@James_Redfield): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/242-the-celestine-prophecy-by-james-redfield-james_redfield/ Ep. 327 – “The Go-Giver Way of Elite Performance” with Bob Burg (@BobBurg): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-327-the-go-giver-way-of-elite-performance-with-bob-burg-bobburg/ Ep. 836 – The 6% Club with Dr. Michelle Rozen (@DrMichelleRozen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-836-the-6-club-with-dr-michelle-rozen-drmichellerozen/ Ep. 785 – The Enjoyment Gap with Mandy Barbee Lanier (@mandyblanier): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-785-the-enjoyment-gap-with-mandy-barbee-lanier-mandyblanier/ Ep. 623 - "The Day One Executive" With April Armstrong (@ahaconsult): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-623-the-day-one-executive-with-april-armstrong-ahaconsult/ Ep. 426 – “Success Left a Clue” with Robert Raymond Riopel (@RobRox69): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-426-success-left-a-clue-with-robert-raymond-riopel-robrox69/ Ep. 806 – Big Bet Leadership with John Rossman (@johnerossman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-806-big-bet-leadership-with-john-rossman-johnerossman/

“Even when we're closed-minded, we should never stop being open-hearted.” – Justin Jones-Fosu Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, TEDx speaker, social entrepreneur, and meaningful work researcher, Justin Jones-Fosu. Justin and I had a fun on a bun chat about his latest book, “I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World”, the value of empathy, his five pillars of respectful dialogue, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: The five pillars of respectful dialogue The importance of inclusion for everyone, not just specific groups Some strategies for engaging in difficult conversations The role that curiosity and open-mindedness play in conversations Justin’s Site: https://howtorespectfullydisagree.com/ Justin’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N49X8XK/allbooks Justin’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/Ml52Brr7AeA?si=5cKIx0qgiHvi-Irv The opening track is titled, “Set Sail” by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to the full track and download it, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 409 – “Kiss Your Dragons” with Shawn Nason (@manonfiresocial): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-409-kiss-your-dragons-with-shawn-nason-manonfiresocial/ 211 – “Tough Conversations” with David Wood (@_playforreal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/211-tough-conversations-with-david-wood-_playforreal/ Ep. 411 – “Name That Mouse” with David Wood (@_focusceo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-411-name-that-mouse-with-david-wood-_focusceo/ Ep. 877 – Full of Heart with J.R. Martinez (@iamjrmartinez): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-877-full-of-heart-with-jr-martinez-iamjrmartinez/ Ep. 502 – “A Leadership Development Strategy To Bond And Unite” With Amy P. Kelly (@AmyPKelly): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-502-a-leadership-development-strategy-to-bond-and-unite-with-amy-p-kelly-amypkelly/ Ep. 412 – “Why Boomer, Xer, Millennial and Gen Z Labels Need Reimagined” with Dr. Rick Chromey (@MyGenTech2020): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-412-why-boomer-xer-millennial-and-gen-z-labels-need-reimagined-with-dr-rick-chromey-mygentech2020/ Ep. 405 – “Leadership Lessons From The Pub” with Dr. Irvine Nugent (@irvinenugent): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-405-leadership-lessons-from-the-pub-with-dr-irvine-nugent-irvinenugent/ Ep. 620 – “Healing Racial Divides in America” with B. Keith Haney (@revheadpin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-620-healing-racial-divides-in-america-with-b-keith-haney-revheadpin/ 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. 562 – “You, Me, We” with Morag Barrett (@SkyeMorag): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-562-you-me-we-with-morag-barrett-skyemorag/ Ep. 764 – The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White (@drpaulwhite): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-764-the-5-languages-of-appreciation-in-the-workplace-with-dr-paul-white-drpaulwhite/ Ep. 571 – “A Powerful Culture Starts with You” with Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi (@shahrzadnooravi): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-571-a-powerful-culture-starts-with-you-with-dr-shahrzad-nooravi-shahrzadnooravi/ Ep. 470.5 – “Business and Personal Secrets for Avoiding Relationship Landmines” with Frank Zaccari (@FZaccari): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4705-business-and-personal-secrets-for-avoiding-relationship-landmines-with-frank-zaccari-fzaccari/

“Pursue your dreams. Don’t allow anyone, not even yourself, to take that away from you.” – Dr. Michael D. Finkley Today’s featured award-winning author is a speaker, educator, DEI Facilitator, Grammy Nominated Artist, and the host of the award-winning, Michael Finkley Show. Dr. Mike and I had a fun on a bun chat about his new book, “Biggest Dream Come True: The Power of Pursuing Your Dreams and Reaching for the Stars”, the journey from a struggling student to a successful author and educator, how faith plays a major role in his life and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Dr. Mike turned his experiences into motivation for others with his latest book What inspired Mike to start his show The top three lessons he learned from starting, growing and running his podcast How his "red carpet experience" helps others to create lasting memories Dr. Michael’s Site: https://www.michaelfinkleyshow.com/ Dr. Michael’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMichael+D.+Finkley&s=relevancerank&text=Michael+D.+Finkley&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 The Michael Finkley Show: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelFinkleyShow/videos The opening track is titled “Set Sail” by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to the full track and download it, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro 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. 877 – Full of Heart with J.R. Martinez (@iamjrmartinez): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-877-full-of-heart-with-jr-martinez-iamjrmartinez/ 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. 360.5 – “My Next Season Is Due Season” with Dr. Eric Holmes (@DrEricholmes1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3605-my-next-season-is-due-season-with-dr-eric-holmes-drericholmes1/ Ep. 810 – You Are Worthy with Katherine Norland (@katnorland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-810-you-are-worthy-with-katherine-norland-katnorland/ Ep. 862 - Produce on Purpose with Randy Adkins Jr., DTM (@randyadkinsjr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-862-produce-on-purpose-with-randy-adkins-jr-dtm-randyadkinsjr/ Ep. 857 – Side Hustle & Flow with Cliff Beach, DTM (@cliffbeachmusic): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-857-side-hustle-flow-with-cliff-beach-dtm-cliffbeachmusic/ Ep. 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/ 45 - "From the Incubator to the Kingdom" with Dr. Duane Mangum (@i_blend1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/45-from-the-incubator-to-the-kingdom-with-dr-duane-mangum-i_blend1/ #GNPYear2 Episode 1 - "Dream Toolbox" with Ken Aldrich (@dream_toolbox): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear2-episode-1-dream-toolbox-with-ken-aldrich-dream_toolbox/ 212 – “From a Mess to Amazing” with Trina Martin (@TrinaLMartin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/212-from-a-mess-to-amazing-with-trina-martin-trinalmartin/ #InspirationNuke – “The Impact of Influence” with Chip Baker, Charles Woods, Chris Holmes, Darius Bradley Sr., & Jeermal Sylvester: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/inspirationnuke-the-impact-of-influence-with-chip-baker-charles-woods-chris-holmes-darius-bradley-sr-jeermal-sylvester/ 152 - "Chocolate Brothers for Christ" with Chaz Jackson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/152-chocolate-brothers-for-christ-with-chaz-jackson/