Going North Podcast

"True love is willing to sit down and have an honest and diplomatic conversation about what you're actually feeling and thinking." - Angeline M. Hart Today’s featured bestselling author is a decorated master-certified relationship coach, mom, wife, and reiki master, Angeline Hart. Angeline and I had a fun chat about her book, “Gorillas Make Great Lovers!: Escape the Dating Jungle, Find an Ideal Ma...

“Ultimately, we're put on the earth to get along with each other. It ultimately betters our experience and the experience of those around us." – John Willkom Today’s featured bestselling author is father, husband, and John Willkom. John and I had a fun chat about his 2 nd book, “No Fear In The Arena: Travis Diener's Unrivaled Leadership and Competitive Drive”, why marketing matters when it comes t...

“This is why we got into teaching, to help people who want to do something good beyond themselves, not just make money, but do something good beyond themselves.” - Nancy K. Napier, PhD Today’s featured award-winning author is distinguished professor, inspiring speaker, and executive coach, Nancy K. Napier Ph. D. Nancy and I had a fun chat about her book, “The Bridge Generation of Việt Nam: Spannin...

“This earthly walk we're on is not for the faint of heart. And, you know, not always the easiest, softer way. I think I'm going to read the fine print when I come in next time.” – Susan Gold Today’s featured bestselling author is mom, consultant, coach, and decorated endurance athlete, Susan Gold. Susan and I had a fun chat about her book, “Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Fr...

"Writing groups have been a great way to improve my writing and get feedback. It really helps to have a deadline and fellow writers to hold you accountable." – Kimberly Sullivan Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, traveler, and former radio and television journalist, Kimberly Noel Sullivan. Kimberly and I had a fun chat about her books, life in Italy, and more indie author goodne...

"Life gets really boring if you don't challenge yourself to try something new." – Rod Bourn Today’s featured author is father, husband, speaker, entrepreneur, and Lead Ninja of Down Set Lead, Rod Bourn. Rod and I had a fun chat about his first book, “Down Set Lead! : The Ultimate Playbook for Building Your Leadership Confidence”, the importance of mentoring, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Lea...

"Don't allow fear to dictate your output." - Bridget Cook-Burch Today’s featured New York Times & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author is a mom, wife, speaker, trainer, and humanitarian, "The Book Whisperer", Bridget Cook-Burch. Bridget and I had a fun chat about her books, her near-death experience, the importance of getting your message out into the world, and more!!!   Key Things You...

"Our heart is our GPS system." - Tracey Whittet Today’s featured author is Certified Spiritual Healer, Multidimensional Body Balancer, Reiki Master, and Creative Wellness Instructor, Tracey Whittet. Tracey and I had a fun chat about her book, “The Magi Within: Unlocking The Gifts Of The Inner Self”, the concept of spiritual hygiene, balancing corporate life with energy work, and more!!!   Key...

“I was inspired to write this children's book that I didn't come up with…God sent it to me as an answer to my own prayers.” – Colleen Faul Today’s featured author is wife, special needs advocate, and Christian mompreneur, Colleen Keefe Faul. Colleen and I had a heartwarming chat about her book, “God's Precious Gift: A Special Needs Child”, her journey from frustration to fulfillment, and more!! Ke...

“If you want to lead people. If you want people to buy into you, you have to have a strong sense of identity.” - Tom Kereszti Today’s featured author is industry influencer, speaker, educator, mentor, and fellow certified member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, Tom Kereszti. Tom and I had a chat about his book, “C-Suite and Beyond: The 4 Keys To Leadership Success”, how Christian entrepreneurs can...

Acting can serve you in real life. Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is keynote speaker, patient advocate, certified coach, and founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, Andrea Wilson Woods. Andrea and I had a chat about her book, “Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days”, how she turned grief into a mission to fight liver cancer and more!   Key Things You’ll Le...

“If you're having a bad day, just have a great conversation. It costs nothing and anyone can do it." - Robin Dreeke Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is father, husband, professional speaker, trainer, facilitator, and retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, Robin Dreeke. Robin and I had a fun chat about his books, the importance of meaningf...

“If you want to be a writer, you just have to write. If you want to be an artist, you just have to make art. If you want to be a singer, sing. We can find our passions and we can do what we want to do.” - JoAnna Baanana Today’s featured author is mother, marketer, learner, writer, and avid reader, JoAnna Baanana. JoAnna and I had a chat about her story from the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We A...

“Figure out what your passion is and live that passion. Your passions will change but embrace them. ” – Scott White Today’s featured bestselling author is motivational speaker, husband, Chairman and CEO of Invesque, Scott White. Scott and I had a chat about his book, “The Life Is Too Short Guy: Strategies to Make Every Day the Best Day Ever”, the intersection between urgency and happiness, and mor...

“Honor the environment that you’re in.” - Katherine Lazaruk Today’s featured author is Professional Presence Expert, certified executive coach, singer, and keynote speaker, Katherine Lazaruk. Katherine and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the journey from opera singer to image consultant, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How to discover a new level of self-confidence How...

“Working on yourself is badass.” - Dr. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, Board Certified Health Psychologist, and Executive Coach, Dr. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt. Dr. Jodie and I had a fun chat about her latest book, “Badass Stories: Grit, Growth, Hope, and Healing in the Shitshow”, the gift of giving people a chance to be heard without immediately dismissing their exp...

"We have focused too much these days on instant success, like it's supposed to just happen, and it's supposed to be so easy, and it's just sort of like lightning just sort of strikes. And the plain fact is, it's mostly a lot of hard work." - Mari Anne Snow Today’s featured author is an entrepreneur, results-oriented C-Suite executive, and remote work and change management expert, Mari Anne and I h...

"When you make a decision to change your thought process, your belief process, the people around you have two choices: they can either change also or they can accept that they're going to move further away from you." - Leslie Davis Today’s featured bestselling author is mom, wife, keynote speaker, and emotional eating and weight loss coach, Leslie Davis. Leslie and I had a fun chat about her book,...

"Calm is a superpower.” – Robin Sacks Today’s featured award-winning author is confidence coach, professional speaker, and self-talk ninja, Robin Sacks. Robin and I had a fun chat about her book, “GET OFF MY BUS! How to Get Clarity, Get in the Driver's Seat, and Get Moving in Your Life!”, the importance of focusing on confidence rather than perfection, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How to s...

“Let your growth be a lighthouse for others.” – Dominique “Dom” Brightmon Today’s episode features the host himself sharing the three R's of content creation, the power of reflecting on our experiences, and using the R’s to shape a valuable narrative.   Key Things You’ll Learn: The Three R's of Content Creation The importance of documenting your journey and reflecting on lessons learned &nbsp...

"Having stories like this supports others to not be afraid of being controlled by other things in their life." - Gina Lobito Today’s featured bonus author is Transformational Coach, Energy Intuitive, and radio show host, Gina Lobito. Gina and I had a chat about her story from the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, embracing spiritual sovereignty, and more!...

“I took responsibility for what I determined was broken.” – Dr. Markus Wettstein Today’s featured bestselling author is a husband, father, endocrinologist, and Licensed Bio-Well practitioner, Dr. Markus Wettstein. Dr. Markus and I had a chat about the All Things Wellness book series, the need for individualized wellness approaches, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: The importance of being...

"Your podcast is a recipe, it's not a statue. You can change it later." – Dave Jackson Today’s featured author is keynote speaker, corporate trainer, podcast consultant, and Hall of Fame Podcast Host, Dave Jackson. Dave and I have a fun chat about his book, “Profit from Your Podcast: Proven Strategies to Turn Listeners into a Livelihood”, rebounding from obstacles to generate success, and more!!!...

“Every time something really outrageous would happen... it completely reframed my experience of working because instead of getting frustrated, it would be more fodder for my book” - Debra Blaine Today’s featured award-winning author is retired physician turned novelist, copywriter, and writing coach, Dr. Debra Blaine. Debra and I had a fun chat about her books, her transition from being a physicia...

“Leverage what you already have, so you can get more of what you really want." – Dr. Noah St. John Today’s featured international bestselling author is leadership expert, keynote speaker, and “The Mental Health Coach to the Stars”, Dr. Noah St. John. Dr. Noah and I had a fun chat about his book, “The 7-Figure Life: How to Leverage the 4 FOCUS FACTORS for Wealth and Happiness”, changing conversatio...