Going North Podcast

“If you want to live a better way. I think you need to identify with how to give and how to pour into people's lives.” – Billy Fowler Today’s featured bestselling author is a former HR executive, global movement leader, breakthrough strategist, and the creator of Overflow Nation, Billy Fowler. Billy and I had a chat about his book. “The Answer: Break Every Limit. Receive Every Blessing. This Time,...

“When you get mindful, it's so beautiful because you're saying, you know what? I'm worthy of being more than my repetitive thoughts.” – Jenny Garufi Today’s featured international bestselling award-winning author is speaker, highly sought after intuitive, self-love activator, energy catalyst, and media personality, Jenny Garufi. Jenny and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “The 3 Minute...

“I wanted to be an impact player. And what that meant to me was whatever time I'm given on the field, whenever I step on the field, that my presence will be known, felt, and seen.” – Phebe Trotman Today’s featured bestselling author is an award-winning heart-centered entrepreneur, Hall of Fame soccer player, speaker, coach, mentor, and champion for personal growth, Phebe Trotman. Phebe and I had a...

“You want to fail fast, and you want to fail big, because that's how you get ultimately to your objective to accomplish your mission.” – Shaun L. Murphy Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and US Army veteran, Shaun L. Murphy. Shaun and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Unbreakable Valor: Triumph Through the Soul of Resilience”, his i...

“How you show up in the world matters, so it is really a waste of time, effort, and resources to be communicating ineffectively.” – Naomi Carrington-Hockman, DTM Today’s featured bestselling author is a 20-year US Army vet, mom, wife, world-renowned major transformation expert, international speaker, IT Defense Contractor, VFW Commander, and philanthropist, Naomi Carrington-Hockman, DTM. Naomi and...

"I was told to slow down, and I did. And then the second I could run back to the hustle; I went back to it because that was where my identity was." – Dr. Portia Preston Today’s featured author is 2x TEDx speaker, certified executive coach, researcher, an Associate Professor of Public Health, and CEO/Founder of Empowered to Exhale, Dr. Portia Preston. Dr. Portia and I had a fun on a bun chat a...

“If you're not where you want to be, create a space to get to where you want to go.” – Dr. Shanea Clancy Today’s featured international bestselling author is a wife, mom, keynote speaker, addiction/mental health expert, consultant, and forensic nurse turned mindset strategist, Dr. Shanea Clancy. Dr. Shanea and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Transforming Trauma into Triumph: How One Wom...

“I faced a choice as a young man. I was either going to continue to pitch my fit and end up divorced, or I’m going to give God a chance. And in my arrogance, I told God I’d give Him a chance, and in His grace and kindness, He gave me a chance.” – Jim Tracy Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a husband, grandfather, keynote speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, jet pilot, and one of the highe...

“We’re all going to ask ourselves, did I do enough? And at the end of the day, for me, it's what we leave behind that matters.” – Kira Hartley Klinger Today’s featured author is a wife, grandmom, internet reseller, frequent auction offender, entrepreneur, and the fabric shaman, Kira Hartley Klinger. Kira and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, how she turned her side hustle into a thriving...

“Happy people focus on what they have, and unhappy people focus on what's missing.” – Andrew Byrnes Matthews Today’s featured bestselling, award-winning author is a husband, international speaker, and accomplished artist, Andrew Matthews. Andrew and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, how he made his books accessible through illustrations, the value of taking life one day at a time, and mor...

"Fear is the basis of negativity." – Amy Koford Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, motivational speaker, and top-rated clinical hypnotist, Amy Koford. Amy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Hardwired to Rise: Live Fearlessly, Prosperously and Optimally!”, her journey from battling depression and anxiety to becoming a clinical hypnotist, the importance of self-love, and more!...

“If you're going to create, open yourself up to different things that might come in that are outside of your design, because that's where the gifts come. And if you're not open to that, it's a lot tougher to create.” – Gregory Copploe Today’s featured award-winning, bestselling author duo is a great mix of talent, business acumen, and storytelling. One is a mentor, educator, and certified Pilates...

“Anything that you're forcing is not going to be as good as what's coming naturally out of your heart and soul.” – Megan Michelle, PhD. Today’s featured author is an award-winning leader and world traveler, Megan Michelle, PhD. Megan and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book series, “The SEAL Saga”, turning adversity into creativity, how she ensures realism in her stories, and more!! Key Things...

“Refine your game and make sure you know what you want going forward.” – Nadja Sayej Today’s featured author is a celebrity interviewer, consultant, photographer, media consultant, Forbes fashion contributor, and the founder of ArtStars Agency, Nadja Sayej. Nadja and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, practical advice for creative professionals, navigating the challenges of the art and med...

“Walking is more powerful than any antidepressant. It's the best antidepressant we have. It's getting out and moving, especially outside.” – Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum Today’s featured bookcaster is a grandma, educator, clinical psychologist, public speaker, yogi, and the founder and CEO of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA), Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum. Dr. Sandra and I had a fun on a bun chat...

“When I stopped chasing my dreams and my goals only…and I started leaning on Jesus. It just gave me so much peace and joy.” – Jason Heinritz Today’s featured fellow Christian bestselling author is a father, husband, speaker, entrepreneur, and ministry leader, Jason Heinritz. Jason and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Wake Up Jesus People: Life-Giving Disciplines to Awaken the Warrior Wit...

“Writing is a wonderful way to process your life.” – Dr. Sheila K. Collins Today’s featured award-winning author is an organizational grief consultant, TEDx speaker, and performance artist, Dr. Sheila K. Collins. Dr. Sheila and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the healing power of art, supporting others through grief, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How writing helped Dr. Sheila proc...

"Don't mistake the hope of change for the hope of progress." – Linda Shirey Today’s featured fellow bestselling Christian author is a wife, book lover, and coffee enthusiast, Linda Shirey. Linda and I have a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Wolves Among Us: Biblical Principles To Identify And Expose Spiritual Predators”, her writing journey, recognizing toxic influences, and more!! Key Things Yo...

“No matter how difficult your life is, to know that you are resilient enough. Your spirit, your soul, you will make it.” – Christine Sadry Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom and a former United Nations peacekeeper, Christine Sadry. Christine and I had a chat about her book, “13 Years Lost: An Unbelievable Story of Fleeing Communist Poland to Traveling the World Serving the United Natio...

“Every single one of your setbacks and every moment of adversity is truly your advantage. You just need to figure out how to frame it for you.” – Bianca D'Alessio Today’s featured international bestselling author is the #1 Real Estate Broker in NYC, the star of HBO Max’s acclaimed series Selling The Hamptons, and CEO of The Masters Division & Nest Seekers International, Bianca D'Alessio. Bianc...

“My health was so bad I had to walk away from a seven-figure business that I built up over a number of years just to fight, to survive. And when I came through that period, my shrine has always been the bookshop.” – Elizabeth Gould Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a glam-mom, wife, global transformation expert, certified master neuroplastician, renowned speaker, corporate advisor, high-p...

“You have to pay a new price every day for the success that you want to have in this life that you want to live.” – Dom Brightmon Today’s episode features the host himself sharing the three R's of Going North Podcast’s success to celebrate Going North reaching 1,000 official episodes featuring over 1,000 published authors from around the world.   Key Things You’ll Learn: How Going North has e...

"I've never chased profits. I've chased helping people, and the profits chased me." – Chris Robinson Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, keynote speaker, world-class coach, lifelong learner, and the Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership, Chris Robinson. Chris and I have a fun on a bun chat about his book, “From Drift to Drive: A High Achievers Guide To Breaking The C...

“It's just so wonderful to know that I can give joy to people and they can return it.” – Gwen Tolios Today’s featured author is a teacher, analyst, world traveler, and the Tostitos Factory of Flash Fiction, Gwen Tolios. Gwen and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Healing Crystals & Other Breakables,” her experiences in the Peace Corps, the importance of finding creative communities, an...

“There’s a lot of thought that needs to go into becoming a manager. And then once you are one, you need to see it as a lifelong learning experience and an experience that can impact other people in the best of ways or actually in the worst of ways.” – Joanne Merrick Today’s featured best-selling author is a speaker, Leadership Development Expert, and founder of The Leadership Recipe, LLC, Joanne M...