Going North Podcast

The more we share our stories, the more we give others permission to share their story. Today’s bonus featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, Executive Virtual Assistant, Certified Transformation Life Coach, and online radio show host, Martine' Emmons. Martine' and I had a chat about her chapter in the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Min...

Avoid sleepwalking in your faith. Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a wife, former journalist, College Dean, and the founder of Positively Joy Ministries, Yvette Walker. Yvette and I had a fun chat about her books, why faith is important to not only have but strengthen, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What keeps her creative Why she published a book on hair How she got into...

“Open discussion is necessary.” - Nick Wettstein Today’s bonus featured author is poet and content creator, Nick Wettstein. Nick and I had a fun chat about his story from the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, expressing yourself through poetry, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What anger taught him about emotional bal...

“Restaurants are not in business to make you healthy; restaurants are in business to have you come back again and spend more with them.” - Lynne Bowman Today’s featured author is a grandmother, wife, former actress, and speaker for Plant-based & Sugar-free Nutrition, Lynne Bowman. Lynne and I had a fun chat about her cookbook, “Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Wh...

“Humility brings a miraculous life.” – Jeff Elkins Today’s featured award-winning author is father, husband, ex. Pastor, Chief Script Engineer, and fellow Baltimore Bookcaster (Author Who Podcasts), Jeff Elkins. Jeff and I had a fun chat about his latest book, “Inside Outside”, why it’s okay to question your beliefs to learn more about them, and tons more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: The insp...

Other people’s opinions of your work are not ultimately as important as your own opinion of your work. Today’s featured award-winning author is an actor, award-winning screenwriter, audiobook narrator, college professor, and the 2021 Flannery O'Connor Award winner, Toni Ann Johnson. Toni Ann and I have a fun chat about her book, “Light Skin Gone to Waste”, how to gain confidence as a writer, and m...

“Don’t fear the changes that life is going to bring. All of life is change.” – Pat Daily Today’s featured author is a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Pilot, serial entrepreneur, and US Air Force veteran, Pat Daily. Pat and I have a fun chat about his book, “SPARK”, embracing feedback from other writers, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why receiving feedback as a writer is crucial to havin...

It’s okay if you need to ask for help. Today’s featured fellow bookcaster is a mom, wife, kickboxing champion, cancer survivor, and outspoken advocate for mental health, Randi-Lee Bowslaugh. Randi and I talk about her book, ”Embracing Me”, how writing helped her to deal with her mental health issues, and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What led Randi to write about mental health The coping s...

“Getting stuck is inevitable, staying stuck is a choice.” – Frank Zaccari Today’s featured international bestselling author is US Air Force veteran, speaker, Business Advisor, and ROKU TV Show Host of Life Altering Events, Frank Zaccari. Frank and I talk about his latest book, “Business & Personal Secrets for Getting Unstuck: Overcoming the Quagmires”, the mindset that keeps us stuck from adva...

“To be open is the key to life.” - Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi Today’s featured bestselling author is organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and master certified coach, Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi. Dr. Shahrzad and I have a fun chat about her book, “A Powerful Culture Starts with You: Cultivate a Thriving Workplace from the Inside Out”, building a solid company culture, and more!!   Key Things You’l...

“Embrace the way your body communicates.” - 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, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, her love for energy work, and more #loveandlight fabulosity!   Key Things You’...

“There are no new stories and sometimes that’s hard to hear. What is original and what is unique is your voice.” - Tracee Garner Today’s featured award-winning, international best-selling author is disability advocate, writing coach, professional speaker, and 20-year book publishing veteran, Tracee Lydia Garner. Tracee and I have a chat about her book, “Disability: An Anecdotal Field Guide for the...

Give back and give more. Today’s featured bonus author is an immigrant from Ghana with over 10 years of management skills and nonprofit owner, Nene Kodjoe. Nene and I have a chat about his story from the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, starting a nonprofit, and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired his story of...

When you’re a woman brought up in Christian, and especially Catholic values, you’re exposed to two polar archetypes. One, is represented by the Virgin Mary while the other is epitomized by Mary Magdalene, who is vilified by Catholic tradition as a harlot and sinner. So as a woman, the patriarchy forces you to make a hard choice: either be a total Virgin/Mother Mary or be a totally bad girl. Dr. Jo...

“You never know what could go right.” – Lorna Greyling Today’s bonus featured author is an international award-winning model, TV presenter, actress, mom, wife, and motivational speaker, Lorna Greyling. Lorna and I have a fun chat about her book, ”Kidnapped: A True Story”, her faith, how she became the 2017 Mrs. Transcontinental after starting her modeling career at the age of 36, and more!  ...

Keep doing what you love to do. Today’s featured award-winning author is mom, book coach, Reiki Master, martial artist, and avid hiker, Diane Bator. Diane and I have a fun chat about her books, how she makes time to write, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How she became a writer How she keeps her stories organized when writing a new book in a series Her plans for future books   Dia...

“Story is our greatest tool and our greatest gift that we give other people.” – Jim Barnard Today’s featured author is father, husband, coach, and freelance pastor, Jim Barnard. Jim and I have a lively chat about his book, “The Suffering Guy: The Title I Never Wanted”, how suffering affected his faith, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How he got into ministry Why he sees suffering as a g...

“The clearer your dream, the clearer you must go for it.” – Sylvie Plante Today’s featured bonus author is a decorated leadership coach, world traveler, and former Human Resources Sr. Director with over 40 years of international experience, Sylvie Plante. Sylvie and I have a fun chat about her story in the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Min...

“We need to first belong to ourselves in order to belong and fit into how we can bring our gifts to a group.” – Holland Haiis Today’s featured award-winning author is human connection catalyst, workplace strategist, executive coach, and keynote speaker, Holland Haiis. Holland and I have a fun chat about her book, “Consciously Connecting: A Simple Process to Reconnect in a Disconnected World”, the...

“Make space for the things that matter.” – Daniel Sih Today’s featured award-winning author is father, husband, coach, professional speaker, and productivity trainer, Daniel Sih. Daniel and I have a fun chat about his book, “Spacemaker: How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age”, being a man of faith, and more productivity goodness!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What true productivity...

“A meaningful purpose always involves supporting other people.” – Barry Braun Today’s featured author is business coach, grandfather, and a former officer in the Canadian Navy, Barry Braun. Barry and I have a fun chat about his books, how he started the Happy Community Builders, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How do you inspire a community to action What is one of the major causes of the lone...

“Make yourself a priority and not look outside yourself for validation.” – Nancy Pickard Today’s featured international bestselling author is a decorated and certified Master Life Coach, mother, keynote speaker, and grief educator, Nancy Pickard. Nancy and I have a chat about her book, “Bigger Better Braver: Conquer Your Fears, Embrace Your Courage, and Transform Your Life”, crushing self-limiting...

“Love is the weapon of mass illumination.” – Teza Lord Today’s bookcaster is an artist, spiritual activist, yogi, meditation practitioner, naturalist, and self-proclaimed she pirate, Teza Lord. Teza and I have a fun chat about her 4 books, what nature can teach you about setbacks, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What nature has taught Teza during the pandemic How protecting the natural...

“Knowledge fertilizes the mind to think and create.” – Donna Maltz Today’s bonus featured bookcaster is Soil to Soul Entrepreneur, speaker, wellness & business Coach, and Lover of Life, Dona Maltz aka Mama Donna. Donna comes back for round two to chat with yours truly about the soil-to-soul principles, why we need to focus on living more in harmony with nature, and more!!   Key Things You...

“If you want to be successful in business or in life, you have to be successful in cultivating your professional and personal relationships.” – Morag Barrett Today’s featured award-winning author is Keynote Speaker, executive coach, and leadership expert, Morag Barrett. Morag and I have a fun chat about her upcoming book, “You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!)”...