Going North Podcast

“It’s really hard to do it all yourself.” – W.L. Hawkin   Today’s featured author is a mom, seeker, former HS English teacher, and a mystic at heart, W.L. Hawkin. W.L. and I had a fun conversation about being an indie author, how Wendy was a high school dropout that eventually taught high school English classes, and more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Wendy’s Why for writing. What Druidry is about...

“If you are looking at claiming the name Christian but never accepting the trials and tribulations, you’ve gotta give the name Christian back.” – Julie Carrick Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, Catholic recording artist, and inspirational speaker, Julie Carrick. Julie and I talk about Survivor’s guilt, how faith in God can save you even in the darkest moments of despair, and more!   Key...

“Practice fluidity as opposed to rigidity.” – Jordan Gross Today’s featured bestselling author is 2X TEDx speaker, executive coach, and startup founder turned soon-to-be therapist, Jordan Gross. Jordan and I talk about his newest book, the power of storytelling, and more!!!   Key thing’s You’ll Learn: Why Jordan decided to become a therapist. What inspired his latest book. What Jordan does fo...

“Serve someone today and figure out how that looks like in your community.” – Renee Lopez Today’s featured author is a certified expert in the college recruiting process, leadership training and team culture development, and seventeen-year coaching veteran, Renee Lopez. Renee and I had a chat about her faith, the gap that college recruiters face with reaching high school student-athletes, and more...

“We are grains of sand on God’s beach acting like we are the ocean.” – Kim B. Miller   Today’s featured author is mom, wife, award-winning spoken word artist, and the first African American Poet Laureate for Prince William County, VA, Kim B. Miller. Kim and I talk about the art of poetry, how to stay authentic as a new spoken word artist, and more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:   Wh...

“We can’t limit God, but we can limit ourselves and what we will receive from God.” – Pastor Travis Hall Today’s featured bestselling author is father, husband, podcast host, and Lead Pastor of Life Church International, Pastor Travis Hall. Pastor Travis and I had a high-energy gem-dropping chat about some of the deadly strongholds that can hinder your success, why pride is more dangerous than you...

“If you want to be part of my readership you have to be prepared that you have no idea what’s coming out next because I have no idea what I’m writing next.” – VK Tritschler Today’s featured author is a full-time busy body, part-time imagination conjurer, and member of the Eyre Writers, VK Tritschler. VK and I talk about her writing journey, why documenting your life gives you an edge as a writer,...

“To have a sense of humor is to be human.” – Art Bell Today’s featured bestselling author is a former media executive known for creating, building, and managing successful cable television channels, Art Bell. Art and I talk about his memoir chronicling his life when he became the founder of Comedy Central, taking bold action, and more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: How Art came up with the id...

“When you put a book in someone’s hand, you’re opening up worlds to them.” – Mark Leslie Today’s featured international bestselling author is a fellow podcast host, professional speaker, and bookseller with more than a quarter-century of experience in writing, publishing, and bookselling, Mark Leslie Lefebvre. Mark and I talk about podcasting, the power of helping others through the written word,...

“Success does not overnight, it happens over time.” – Dr. Eric Holmes Today’s bonus featured award-winning and bestselling author is minister, motivational speaker, certified life coach, and radio show host, Dr. Eric Holmes. Dr. Eric and I talk about the power of your spoken word, having endurance, and more inspirational goodness.   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: The difference between passion and...

“We don’t need to donate our issues to the next generation.” – Dr. Lin Morel Today’s featured international bestselling author is a survivor of multiple traumas, founding member of the Evolutionary Business Council, 55-year long student of the martial arts, and a pioneer in connecting the dots between our spiritual nature and everyday life, Dr. Lin Morel. Dr. Lin and I had a fun chat about awarene...

“We often underestimate our capabilities and that’s where confidence comes from.” - Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas   Today’s featured international bestselling author is Confidence Expert, Founder, and CEO of the THINK Yourself® Academy and Canada’s 2007 "Fitness Instructor of the Year", Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas. Nathalie and I talk about mindset, becoming more self-confident, and more!!   K...

“Hire people that are smarter than you because you want people around you that are smart and can help you out along the way.” - Dr. Miguel Hernandez Today’s featured author has been an educator for over thirty years in New Jersey with a heart and passion for educating children and empowering teachers. Dr. Miguel and I have a conversation about his new book, leadership lessons learned from his time...

“Difficult times create opportunities.” – Clay Cutts Today’s featured author is a speaker, classically trained and licensed psychotherapist, and founder of “Square Peg Coaching”, Clay Cutts. Clay and I talk about coaching vs. therapy, taking action, and more!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Who truly needs coaching Why the age of the “guru” is fading away. How Clay combines some elements of his...

Allow yourself to be flexible in your writing journey.   Today’s featured award-winning, international bestselling author is an archaeologist, fellow podcast host, and advocate and educator for representation in SFF worlds, V.S. Holmes. V.S. Holmes and I had a fun chat about using the pandemic time to unleash higher levels of creativity, overcoming shyness as an author, and more!   Key T...

“Read lots of science fiction because the future will be better.” – Edward Lerner Today’s bonus award-winning author is a physicist and computer scientist, Edward Lerner. Ed and I talk about his newest book, becoming a full-time sci-fi writer, and more!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: The compromise he made with his wife after becoming a full-time writer in 2004. What to expect from his newest bo...

“I used to get kicked out of school for talking. Now I get brought in and paid to talk in school.” - Thomas R. Williams   Today’s featured author is Professional Speaker, NFL Player Engagement Ambassador, and Philanthropist, Thomas R. Williams. Thomas and I talk about staying focused, living as a bi-racial man in 2021, and more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: The 2 major lessons Thomas learned afte...

“Make sure to keep your eyes open for things that you pray for.” - Alexei Musienko   Today’s featured bonus award-winning bestselling author is strategic super-connector, thought leader, and strategic wealth creation expert, Alexei Musienko. Alexei and I have a wisdom jewel-heavy conversation about mindset, creating a life of fulfillment, and turning your relationships into cash.   Key T...

“Chill out a little on the professional life and focus more on life itself.” - Chris Humphreys   Today’s featured award-winning writer is 3rd generation actor, playwright, rune reader, and swordsman, Chris (C.C.) Humphreys. Chris and I talk about his acting journey across the globe, pivoting to audiobook narration, and more!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:   What led him to write his f...

“I’m scared of everything that’s why I write about scary stuff.” – Kristina Rienzi   Today’s featured bestselling author is mom, wife, certified professional coach, the former president of Sisters in Crime-Central Jersey, and an INFJ who dreams beyond big, Kristina Rienzi. Kristina and I talk about self-care, finding happiness, and why she’s a life coach who publishes thriller novels.   Key Thing’...

“Transmute your fear into intentional advancement.” – Dom Brightmon Today’s bonus episode features the host himself sharing some thoughts on how to uncover and create content from using your life experiences.   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why you should bet on yourself. Why you must create content and why it’s important. Why we must be conscious about the voices that have a major influence in o...

“Every day is a brick. Every day you are building a foundation that’s going to eventually get you to an expected end.” – Rennie Curran Today’s featured bestselling author is keynote speaker, leadership coach, former American football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans, and CEO of Game Changer Coaching, Rennie Curran. Rennie and I talk about elite performance, advice for those looking to get into...

“Save your marriage before it starts.” - William Edward Turner   Today’s featured author is certified Biblical counselor, speaker, publisher, and creator of A New Heart Divorce Recovery Services and Pre-Engagement Coaching, Min. William Edward Turner. William and I have a chat about going the prevention route with your relationship to ensure a better marriage, the 2 skills that couples should...

“I want each book to be better than the last one.” – Rachael Tamayo Today’s featured award-winning international bestselling author is mom, wife, former 911 emergency operator, and Freelance Editor, Rachael Tamayo. Rachael and I have a chat about the writer’s growth mindset, why she no longer writes fiction books and more good advice for authors.   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: What inspired her...

“Life experiences make you a richer writer.” – JP McLean Today’s featured award-winning author of addictive fiction with a supernatural twist is wife, world traveler, and gardener from Denman Island, JP McLean. JP and I talk about the process of rebranding her book series, the challenges of doing an audiobook by yourself, and tons more!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: How her writing journey sta...