Going North Podcast

“This life is too short to not have good times.” - Joshua Marcengill Today’s featured bonus author is a husband, podcast host, and Certified Financial Sozo counselor, Joshua Marcengill. Josh and I have a fun chat about his book, “Encounters: Pressing into Your Abundant Heavenly Supply”, the necessity of having your finances right as a believer, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How...

“Let go of things that don’t matter.” – Jim Larsen Today’s featured bonus author is poet, humorist, video/filmmaker, and artist, Jim Larsen. Jim and I had a fun chat about his books, embracing your creativity, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How he got into writing Where Jim’s creativity comes from and how he keeps track of his ideas What Jim is working on next What keeps Jim focu...

“Don’t focus on the mistakes. Focus on moving forward.” – Kelly Bandas Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, and stay-at-home comedian, Kelly Bandas. Kelly and I had a fun chat about her book, “Rookie Mistakes: A Grown-Up's Field Guide for Getting Your Act Together”, the power of persistence when it comes to writing your book, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What keeps Kelly creative...

“You can turn any story into a comic and it’s just a stone’s throw away from film.” - Morgan Quaid Today’s featured award-winning author is a fellow podcast host, award-winning composer and music producer, Morgan Quaid. Morgan and I had a fun chat about his books, balancing his creative force of nature with his 9-5 job, and tons more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: The difference between writing...

“If you can’t trust your employees, why did you employ them?” - Dr. Toby Travis Today’s featured award-winning author is consultant, executive coach, speaker, and trainer, Dr. Toby Travis. Dr. Toby and I had a fun chat about his book, “TrustED: The Bridge to School Improvement”, why there’s a trust epidemic, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why trust is important to have in your organiza...

“No matter what you are putting out there in the world, just know that somebody needs you to do that and you got to be brave enough to do it.” - Michelle Nedelec Today’s featured international bestselling author is entrepreneur, executive coach, marketing expert, and automation sensation, Michelle Nedelec. Michelle and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Business Ownership Mindset: The ulti...

“Love allows people to have opinions that are not yours.” - Kim Sorrelle Today’s featured bestselling author is a cancer-surviving widow, speaker, humanitarian organization director, and Christian entrepreneur, Kim Sorrelle. Kim and I had a fun chat about her book, “Love Is: A Yearlong Experiment in Living Out 1 Corinthians 13 Love”, what brought Kim to a new understanding of love, and more!!! &nb...

“If you can believe in yourself, other people will too because confidence is key.” – Kay Hall Today’s featured author is travel enthusiast, pilot, and social media influencer, Kay Hall. Kay and I talk about her book, “Becoming FlyWithKay: Plain to Social Media Fame”, her journey of becoming a social media creator, and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How she became a pilot What to do when you...

“Stand up tall, smile, and listen.” - Dr. Donna Chacko Today’s featured award-winning author is a wife, grandmother, retired medical doctor, speaker, and workshop facilitator, Dr. Donna Chacko. Dr. Donna and I had a chat about her book, “Pilgrimage: A Doctor’s Healing Journey”, what faith has to do with health, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How she became a physician 3 lessons learne...

“Let your nerd flag fly.” - J. Lynn Else Today’s bonus featured award-winning author is a bibliophile, tea sipper, book reviewer, and proud nerdy mom, J. Lynn Else. Lynn and I had a fun chat about her books, the benefits of being a hybrid author, and tons more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired her to write and publish books How she views negative reviews as a writer Her experience wi...

“It’s those that are willing to play the long game that reaps the biggest reward.” – Isabeau Maxwell Today’s featured award-winning best-selling author is one of the leading spiritual coaches in intuitive development today, Isabeau “Beau” Maxwell. Isabeau and I had a fun chat about her book, “Cracking Open: Adventures of a Reluctant Medium”, being a spiritual entrepreneur, and more!!   Key Th...

“Make sure your ideas are worthwhile.” – Robin Landa Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, distinguished professor, and creativity guru, Robin Landa. Robin and I have a fun chat about her book, “The New Art of Ideas: Unlock Your Creative Potential”, turning setbacks into setups for success, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: The 3 G’s of every good idea What keeps Robin crea...

“Businesses that are inspired and well thought out, those succeed. Businesses that you think about and are just ideas in your head usually fall apart.” – Vickie Helm Today’s featured #1 bestselling author is consultant, conscious business development strategist, keynote speaker, online radio show host, and entrepreneur, Vickie Helm. Vickie and I had a fun chat about her books, the need for discern...

Listen to your inner voice. Today’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a mom, wife, London-based ghostwriter, tennis addict, and pro cellist, Alice McVeigh. Alice and I had a fun chat about her books, what really goes on behind the scenes in top London orchestras, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Alice to write in multiple genres How it can be challenging to write...

“Don’t let people tell you what you can’t do. They’ll tell you what they can’t do or what they think they can’t do.” – Simon Leslie Today’s featured international bestselling author is a motivational poet, world traveler, sales expert, founder and chief executive of Ink, a global travel media company, Simon Leslie. Simon and I had a fun chat about his book, “Equanimity: The Diary of a CEO in Crisi...

“Figure out who you want to be in the end” - Nathaniel A. Turner, JD Today’s bonus featured author is a father, TEDx Speaker, World Class Parent Empowerment Coach, and Humanity Propulsion Engineer, Nathaniel Turner, JD, MALS. Nate and I had a fun chat about his books, the journey that led him to become a modern-day Renaissance Man, and tons more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why intentionality...

“Be open to exploring and not overplanning.” - Carrie Carter Today’s featured bonus author is a musician and lover of Japan, Carrie Carter. Carrie and I had a fun chat about her 1 st book, “Whiskers Abroad: Ashi and Audrey's Adventures in Japan”, how she became interested in writing, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired her to write her first novel Her tips for folks looking to...

“Have the confidence to go after it.” – Karen Cordaway Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom and personal finance expert, Karen Cordaway. Karen and I have a fun chat about her book, “The Everyday Bucket List Book: 10 Steps to Bringing More Exciting Experiences to Everyday Life”, some examples of good bucket list items that folks don’t think about, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Some bu...

“Fear is one of the greatest barriers that we have.” – Shiva Kumar Today’s featured author is an award-winning director and editor, actor, and scriptwriter, Shiva Kumar. Shiva and I had a fun chat about his book, “An Awakening: Book 1 of The Lanka Chronicles”, using your life experience to expand your creative pursuits, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Shiva to write What i...

“People love people who are good listeners.” – Sarah Elkins Today’s featured bookcaster is a Gallup Certified Strength Coach, keynote speaker, storytelling coach, and workshop facilitator, Sarah Elkins. Sarah and I had a fun chat about her book, “Your Stories Don't Define You: How You Tell Them Will”, what makes a good coach a good coach, and tons more storytelling goodness!!!   Key Things Yo...

“The mind is a powerful tool and too many of us are not enough attention to it.” - Dr. Gregory Scott Brown Today’s featured author is an integrative psychiatrist, and mental health writer, Dr. Gregory Scott Brown. Dr. Gregory and I have a fun chat about his book, “The Self-Healing Mind: An Essential Five-Step Practice for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression, and Revitalizing Your Life”, what self-ca...

“We can be more, do more, and give more.” – Delpha Clarke Today’s featured bonus author is a mom and registered nurse, Delpha Clarke. Delpha and I talk about her book, “It Is On You To Own You”, overcoming low self-esteem, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What it was like growing up in Jamaica How it was like to be a nurse during the pandemic How faith became a major part of her life &nb...

“B2B will set you free.” - Luke Jean-Louis Today’s bonus featured author is entrepreneur, and host of the Deep Voice Man Show, Luke Jean-Louis. Luke and I had a chat about his book, “Grow Your Business With Software”, why he decided to book cast his way into his current business model by publishing a book and running a podcast, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How Luke began his entrepr...

“You may not control if you get all the answers right but you can control your readiness.” - Charles Schultz   Today’s featured bookcaster is a father, husband, coach, and entrepreneur, Charles Schultz. Charles and I have a fun chat about his books, some of the characteristics of elite performers, and tons more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: 3 Traits that all elite performers share How Cha...

“Find ways to be powerful and compassionate together.” - Charles Matheus Today’s featured bookcaster is adventurer, entrepreneur, mentor, TEDx speaker, and leadership consultant, Charles Matheus. Charles and I have a fun chat about his book, “Leadership & Masculinity: Embracing New Strength”, emotional literacy, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What emotions tell you about yourself W...