Going North Podcast

“Be radical and revolutionary about self-care.” – Dr. Ro Today’s featured international bestselling author is an award-winning health journalist, television personality, and Holistic Health and Emotional Eating Coach, Dr. Ro. Dr. Ro and I talk about holistic living, the power of positive self-talk, and more inspirational goodness.   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why you must hold yourself to a hi...

“You’ll find out a lot about a person when you tell them no.” – Kelly Smith   Today’s featured bestselling author is a certified Relationship and Dating Coach, fellow podcast host, and mom, Kelly Smith. Kelly and I talk about her pain to power past that led her to become a dating coach, setting boundaries, and more healthy relationship goodness.   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:   How she...

One of the best feelings in the world is to help others find their inner worth.   Today’s featured author is mom, wife, and food enthusiast, Erin Royce. Erin and I talk about her 1st book for children, her background as a fitness instructor that led to where she is now, and tons more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:   The inspiration behind her first book. Her favorite teaching experi...

“Keep calm, always be kind, be happy everyday, and keep eating milk and cookies.” – Lawna Mackie   Today’s featured author is a wife and an avid animal lover who loves critters of all kinds, Lawna Mackie. Lawna and I talk about why she became a romance writer, creativity, and tons more!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why she became a Romance writer. Where Lawna finds her creativity. The genre she pl...

“Knowledge in the head is useless you can actually do something with that knowledge” - Dr. Mansur Hasib Today’s featured award-winning author is a global thought leader, Keynote Speaker, and the first-ever doctorate in cybersecurity to appear on this podcast, Dr. Mansur Hasib. Dr. Mansur and I talk about taking control of your personal brand, tapping into your uniqueness to gain an advantage, and...

“I don’t think God gives up on anybody. Even if they are grouchy.” – Darlene West   Today’s featured award-winning author is a retired corporate developer, program designer, and curriculum specialist, Darlene West. Darlene and I talk about her 1st published book, her “why” for becoming a writer, and tons more about God’s grace.   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: How she uses her book as an evan...

“If you can’t make people feel valued in your presence and people don’t want to be around you, you are not going to go very far very long.” – Dr. Lew Bayer   Today’s featured author is Canada's Leading Expert on Civility and Social Intelligence at Work Expert, Dr. Lewena Bayer. Dr. Lew and I talk about civility, why it’s a measurable competency, and more!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: &nbs...

“No one knows how many tomorrows remain for any of us.“ – Darius Bradley Sr.   Today’s bonus inspiration bomb of an episode features 5 (Chip Baker, Charles Woods, Chris Holmes, Darius Bradley Sr., and Jeermal “Mr. Me Too” Sylvester) of the total 16 authors from the bestselling book, “The Impact Of Influence: Using Your Influence To Create A Life Of Impact”. We talked about the inspiration behind t...

“Open up to the fact that you can really benefit from another person’s perspective.” – Jenny Landgren   Today’s featured author is Behavioral science expert and Transformational Leadership Coach, Jenny Landgren. Jenny and I talk about her 1st book, being curious, and more compassionate leadership goodness.   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: How living in the U.S. as a teenager for a short time...

Always pay attention to your inner voice. Today’s featured author is a creative entrepreneur, founder of the first company in the world to offer actual Divorce Insurance, SafeGuard Guaranty Corporation, and status-quo-rule-breaking consumer advocate in the financial planning space, John A. Logan. John and I have a chat about how he came up with the idea of divorce insurance, why it’s outlawed in A...

“A word can change everything in your moment, and it can make you go from disempowered to empowered.” – Mary E. Jackson Today’s bonus featured award-winning author is mom, wife, special needs advocate, Co-founder & co-host of Writers Corner Live TV and Special Needs TV Show, Mary Elizabeth Jackson. Mary and I talk about the inspiration behind her award-winning children’s book series, self-care...

“Write what you know. Write what you know well.” – Jerry Harwood   Today’s featured author is father, grandfather, world traveler, and middle school teacher, Jerry Harwood. Jerry and I talk about how he became a writer, the 3 things that kids need to be reminded of, and tons more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why initiative is a must as a writer. Why Jerry still considers himself a new...

“With technology, things are changing so fast that the skills and knowledge you had even a month ago may not be enough for you to do the job today or tomorrow.” – Andrew Freedman Today’s featured bestselling author is the Managing Partner of SHIFT Consulting, an affiliate faculty member of the University of Baltimore, and a lifelong advocate for maximizing human potential, Andrew Freedman. Andrew...

When your faith is tested, stay focused and continue to aim high. Today’s featured author is Christian freelance writer, Program Director, and mother of two wonderful boys, Takelia Hammett. Takelia and I talk about her 1st book, strengthening her faith in God, and tons more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How she came to love writing. Why she decided to write a children’s book. How fear can hold...

“All students and families are looking for the same three things. And what that is, is to feel respected, accepted, and admired.” – Andrea Bitner   Today’s featured author is mom, wife, and ELL Teacher, Andrea Bitner. Andrea and I talk about her first upcoming book, staying inspired, and tons more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why she decided to become an English teacher (that specializ...

“Most of our life is created from the thoughts we don’t hear.” - Dr. Alison J. Kay   Today’s bonus featured Award-Winning, #1 International Best-Selling Author is world-traveler, Energy Medicine Practitioner, Holistic Life Coach, Master Meditator, and the Founder of the Vibrational UPgrade™ System, Dr. Alison J. Kay. Dr. Alison and me have a fun on a bun chat about the power of nature, focusing on...

“The Sale is Not Complete Until the Money is in the Bank!” – Dee Bowden   Today’s featured bestselling author is revenue recovery consultant, Dee Bowden. Dee and I talk about her new solo book, the 3 points of B2B revenue recovery, and more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why you must not only sell but also collect. Why gratitude should be a part of your cash collecting activities. The 3...

“Write as boldly as you can and don’t worry about what people will think.” – Tosca Lee Today’s featured award-winning, New York Times bestselling author is mom, wife, and notorious night owl, Tosca Lee. Tosca and I talk about tapping into your inner confidence as a writer, her favorite lesson that she re-learned from teaching others about writing, and tons more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:...

“Your belief affects your biology.” – Adri Kyser Today’s featured author is international wellness expert, coach, speaker, and Energy Alchemist, Adri Kyser. Adri and I talk about some of the benefits of yoga, how to view your pain through a different lens, and tons more!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:   What led her to become a holistic wellness expert. How to view the pain you may have in...

“Experience something different rather than your living room TV.” - Gary Wietgrefe   Today’s featured author is world traveler, inventor, researcher, military intelligence veteran, economist, agriculturalist, systems developer, and societal explorer, Gary Wietgrefe. Gary and I talk about his 3,000+ mile bike trip to the North Pole, creativity and tons more!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: W...

“Music has so much to do with familiarity.” - Melanie Safka   Today’s bonus featured author for Women’s History Month is Emmy Award-winning songwriter and was the first woman to perform at The Woodstock Music Festival in the summer of 1969, Melanie Safka. Melanie and I talk about why changing with the times is a must, why creativity and business sense are needed, and more!!!   Key Things...

“Try not to worry other people think and get your work out there as much as possible.” – Nicole Haldoupis   Today’s featured author is editor, designer, illustrator, and rug hooker, Nicole Haldoupis. Nicole and I talk about her first book, why she flipped from magazine editor to book writer, and more!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: What rug hooking is and why it’s one of her hobbies. Why sh...

Step out of your comfort zone and embrace your magical personal growth journey.   Today’s returning award-winning international bestselling author is mom & fiction ghostwriter, Kathrin Hutson. Kathrin and I have another fun on a bun conversation about her personal growth journey as a writer, what authors should invest in as they publish their work and more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Lea...

“It’s not selfish to take care of yourself. The more energy you put into taking care of yourself, the more energy you’ll have to give and to take care of others.” – Andy Storch   Today’s featured bonus bestselling author is consultant, coach, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator, Andy Storch. Andy and I talk about why he wrote this book, the power of networking the right way, and more!!! &n...

“You can go through immense amounts of tragedy and still have joy at the end of the road.” – Rev. Jayson Derowitsch   Today’s featured author is a father, husband, and church pastor in Oregon, Rev. Jayson Derowitsch. Jayson and I talk about how he became a Christian, leadership lessons he learned from being a young senior pastor, and tons more!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: How he dedicat...