Going North Podcast

“It’s never too late to start something new.” – Craig Whelden   Today’s bonus featured bestselling, award-winning author is motivational speaker, Major General for the Craig Whelden. Craig and I talk about his military experience, why he wrote his book about leadership, and tons more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: The most important aspect of leadership. Craig’s process of turning his memoi...

Cultivate a relationship with your awareness. Today’s featured bestselling author is keynote speaker, qualified fitness professional, and Transformational Self-Leadership Mentor, Jennifer Forster. Jen and I talk about her book, setting boundaries, and more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: How a blank notebook from a friend turned into a bestselling book. The power of journaling and having a spe...

“The best apology is changed behavior.” – Laura Staley Today’s featured author is speaker, certified Feng Shui Consultant and a featured Columnist for BIZCATALYST 360°, Laura Staley. Laura and I have a heart-centered chat about emotional health, her newest book and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: The 3 principles of Feng Shui The benefits of exchanging energy with objects and other humans....

Be a team leader and not a team liability. Today’s bonus bestselling author featured today is a fellow podcast host and leading authority on time management, Kris Ward. Kris and I talk about the major key to increasing your productivity as an entrepreneur and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why Kris helps others (especially entrepreneurs) to focus on team building to double your income and...

“Immediate gratification never creates lasting happiness.” - Douglas Vermeeren   Today’s featured bestselling author is known as the modern-day Napoleon Hill and the producer and director of three out of the top ten personal development movies ever made, The Opus, The Gratitude Experiment, and The Treasure Map, Douglas Vermeeren. Douglas and I talk about some life-changing lessons he learned...

Kindness is and always will be important. Today’s featured bestselling author is world traveler, international Vinyasa Yoga teacher, and award-winning filmmaker, Lisa Farrah Furtado. Farrah and I talk about her first spiritual pilgrimage in 2000 to Machu Picchu, lessons learned from past failure, the power of honoring those who sacrificed and paved the way for our blessed lives, and more!   K...

“Too many of us take our dancing shoes off too soon. The truth is that we should be dancing all through life. Living as vitally as vibrantly as we can.” - Stephanie Raffelock   Today’s featured author is fellow podcaster and advocate for the positive potential of aging, Stephanie Raffelock. Stephanie and I talk about healthy aging, why people 30 and under need to stop calling themselves old and mo...

Define who you want to be, tell people about it, and take action to become it.   Today’s featured international bestselling author is organizational psychologist, TEDx speaker, husband, and father of 5, Dr. Benjamin Hardy. Dr. Ben and I talk about his newest book, why you should let your future dictate your behavior and goal setting, and tons more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What is personality an...

Don’t worry about what other people think. Even if it’s yourself sometimes because we can be our own worst critic. Today’s featured bonus guest is fellow podcast host, book lover, and bestselling author of historical western romance and cozy mysteries, Kristine Raymond. Kristine and I talk about her writing process, podcasting, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why romance and reality ar...

“I can’t allow your foolishness to stop me from pursuing my destiny.” - Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew   Today’s featured bestselling author is TEDx speaker, partnership broker and co-founder of the Heritage Circle, Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew. Dr. Froswa and I talk about the power of social capital, growing up black in the deep south, and advice not only for her young daughter but also for any young pe...

“Follow your heart and believe in what you want to do.” – Charlie Siegel Today’s featured bestselling authors are the grandfather & grandson dynamic duo of Dr. Bernie & Charlie Siegel. Dr. Bernie, Charlie, and I talk about what inspired them to write poetry on their views of life, how their granddad/grandson relationship with each other influenced their lives, and more!!!   Key Things...

“You can find hope in anything.” - Pastor Paulette Harper Today’s featured award-winning-bestselling author is Atmosphere Shifter, Trailblazer, and Empowerment Speaker, Paulette Harper. We talked about what prompted her to do multiple books in multiple genres, her calling, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What led her to become a mouthpiece for God. Why she published a children’s book al...

“Try as many new things as you can.” – Melissa Lamson   Today’s featured author is consultant and thought leader on global workforce management and leadership, Melissa Lamson. Mellissa and I talk about Diversity & Inclusion, working virtually, and tons more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How Melissa gets into her operating rhythm as a manager and speaker. The skills that every global m...

“Hard times are a part of the journey of life.” – Lance Essihos   Today’s featured bonus guest is fellow podcaster and entrepreneur, Lance Essihos. Lance and I talk about grief, podcasting, and more.   Key Things You'll Learn: Why Lance started the University of Adversity and how it got its name. How to deal with grief. What new and aspiring podcaster should keep in mind as they start their show....

“Add more depth to what you are doing.” – Tanya J. Miller   Today’s featured author is project manager, minister, and certified life coach, Tanya Miller. Tanya and I talk about how she uses her project management background in her business, sharing your message and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What to do when you’re feeling hopeless. What is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and how Tany...

Adversity doesn’t build character, it reveals character. Today’s featured international bestselling author couple and cofounders of Loving Meditations are David Dachinger & Tamara Green, LCSW. David, Tamara, and I talk about caregiving, having healthy romantic relationships, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How David dealt with the shift in identity from being the hero helping everyo...

“My perfect day wasn’t about me. It’s about what we’re doing as a collective coming together.” – Linda Lattimore Today’s featured author is seasoned lawyer, C-suite executive, business strategist and architect for change, Linda Lattimore. Linda and I talk about how she’s staying sane during the pandemic, being your own best resource, and tons more!   Key Things You’ll Learn:   Linda’s Si...

“Being an introvert is my life’s biggest superpower.” – Justin Rambo Today’s featured author is fellow podcast host, entrepreneur, father, husband, and personal development junkie, Justin Rambo. Justin and I talk about why his personal growth exploded after finding stillness, podcasting, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How his past failures were a sign of a lack of focus. The 2 ma...

Don’t try to calm the storm. Calm yourself and the storm will pass. Today’s featured bestselling author is veteran psychologist, and the Previous CEO of two companies, presiding over more than $30,000,000 in consulting services in the marketing and advertising industry, Glenn Livingston, Ph. D. Dr. Glenn and I talk about what led to his discovery of what truly helps others to never binge eat again...

“How you handle the middle process is going to determine your outcome.” – Dr. Eric Holmes Today’s featured award-winning and bestselling author is minister, motivational speaker, and radio show host, Dr. Eric Holmes. Dr. Eric and I talk about intentional communication with God, bragging on God by telling others about what He’s doing in your life and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why patien...

Even the most positive person has a down day. It’s about choosing how you live through the day that matters. What happens when two ultra-positive podcast hosts get together? Lots of fun and laughs. That’s what happens. Today’s featured author is fellow author, podcast host, and retired nurse, Shelley Knight. Shelley and I talk about self-acceptance, grief, and why super happy people are still huma...

“Recognize that you’re more than just physical flesh.” - Rev Stephanie Red Feather, PhD Today's featured award-winning and #1 bestselling author is US Air Force Veteran, ordained shamanic minister, and divine feminine change agent Rev. Dr. Stephanie Red Feather. Stephanie and I talk about what an empath is, how one with a sensitive soul can thrive in a world of chaos, and more!!!   Key Things...

Buckle up because life is a great ride. Today’s featured author is American Sign Language Interpreter, half-marathon runner, chocolate lover, and mom of 4, Kelly Brakenhoff. Kelly and I talk about how she got into writing both mystery novels and children’s books, where she finds the inspiration to write her books and more!!! *For An Entire Special Edition transcript of this episode, scroll below....

Poetry can take you into another universe.   Today's featured award-winning author is community activist and small group facilitator, Nelson Brown. Nelson and I talk about his newest book, single parenthood, family values, and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn:   Why Nelson decided to do poetry for his 2nd book. What young Black males go through growing up. Why speaking to children at...

These times of adversity are a game of adjustments.   Today’s featured author is Co-Founder of Outsource School, Founder of Freeeup & Lifelong Entrepreneur, Nathan Hirsch. Nathan and I talk about how he sold his business FreeeUp, the importance of having VA’s in your business, and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: Why Nathan & his business partner Connor sold FreeUp The key skill...