Going North Podcast

“Pain creates passion and purpose until vision takes over.” – Rock Thomas   Today’s featured bestselling author is fellow podcast host, speaker, and multi-millionaire, Rock Thomas. Rock and I talk about whole-life wealth, the power of imagination, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What a whole life millionaire is. How Rock stays fit past 55 and why he doesn’t limit his workouts...

Always take the time to celebrate your victories for a moment. Today’s host 2 host bonus guest is Entrepreneur, Coach, and Tech professional, Sophia Duchess. Sophia and I talk about her pivot from career coaching to technology, acknowledging your stupidity in certain areas and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn:   How Sophia became interested in doing Tech. Why you must seek out true expe...

“Remember, no matter what; Chin Up, Tits Out” – Miranda Oh Today’s featured bestselling author is storyteller and wine connoisseur, Miranda Oh. Miranda and I talk about what inspired her “Chin Up, Tits Out” series, cyber closeness, and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How a friendly banter session between mother & daughter lead to her chick-lit series title. Why social distancing created...

“There’s a difference between being cliché and taking a story that’s familiar but making it your own.” – Riley Tune   Today’s featured bestselling fantasy author is lifter of weights, video game lover, and pizza aficionado, Riley Tune. Riley and I talk about his outlook on making character/villains feel real, other great tips about indie authorship that most folks don’t talk about and how he...

Karma works both ways. Use it to your advantage by putting out as much good as possible for others. Today’s featured award-winning, international NY Times #1 bestselling author is screenwriter, lecturer, and film producer, James Redfield. James and I talk about how his book remained a #1 bestseller for 3 years straight, the power of declarative prayers and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: &...

Everyday moments can be documented to teach and entertain others.   Today’s featured Maryland author is ESOL instructor Laurel Conran. Laurel and I talk about her new children’s book, monarch butterflies and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn:   Why she wrote her book. What inspired her book. What Monarch waystations are and how far these butterflies can fly. The importance of milkweed...

“The best reward you can get as an author is that people like your stuff.” – MJ Preston   Today’s featured author is Canadian Military Veteran, photographer, and trucker, MJ Preston. MJ shares how he became a writer, what inspires his stories and tons more….along with dad jokes.   Key Things You’ll Learn:   Where he gets his ideas from. How observation helps you develop content for...

Teaching your mother tongue to others will help you relearn it and to stay humble.   Today’s featured author is a former international fashion model and expert on Expatriate life, E.J. Moran. We chat how she became an international fashion model, her travels, why she penned a mystery novel and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn:   How she got over the culture shock of moving ove...

“Every contact has an opportunity. You just never know.” – Frank Agin   Today’s featured author is a fellow podcaster, sought-after speaker and founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections, Frank Agin. Frank and I talk about what led him to become a master networker, how introverts can become better networkers and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: The 3 reasons why you don’t g...

“Normal is overrated.” – V.S. Holmes   Today’s featured award-winning and international bestselling author is archeologist V.S. Holmes. V and I talk about creativity, writing and archeology digs.   Key Things You’ll Learn: How V’s day job as an archeologist inspired her books.   How “what if” can build your story.   Why writing novels are inspired by emotions and the people aro...

“It’s not about being perfect, it’s about making an impact.” – Bobby Herrera   Today’s featured bestselling author is U.S. Army veteran, father, husband, and CEO of Populus Group, Bobby Herrera. Bobby and I talk about leadership and the power of sharing stories.     Key Things You’ll Learn:     Why kindness will change someone’s life.   Why stories are integral to tra...

“As we continue to use technology to improve our world, we need to make sure that we keep humans at the center of it. We are here to serve people.” – Paul Comfort   Today’s featured bestselling author from Maryland is award-winning transit industry leader and fellow podcast host, Paul Comfort. Paul and I talk about his newest book, inner congruence and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn:...

“There’s nothing like applying the Bible to your life.” – Philip Bruns   Today’s featured author is father, husband and Christian entrepreneur, Philip Bruns. Philip and I talk about how he became a Christian, his joint venture with his wife Beth and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn:   Why characters from the Bible are still relevant examples of people on the daily grind.   Why t...

“For every success, there’s been hundreds of misfires.” – Joe Scacciaferro Today’s featured author is digital innovator, 5X Emmy award-winning producer, and 2X Super Bowl ring recipient, Joe Scacciaferro. Joe and I talk about how he got started with writing instructional music books, overcoming dyslexia, and his legacy project, Ferro City.   Key Takeaways: “As you move forward, don’t expect e...

“Being afraid actually led me to search for new solutions.” – Aaron Gendle   Today's featured author is fellow podcaster and book coach, Aaron Gendle. Aaron and I talk about how he overcame Crohn's disease with little to no prescription medication, fatherhood and more!!   Key Takeaways: Your mind’s focus will manifest. Change the way you think if you want different results in life. Books...

Fluoridated water is bad for your third eye.   Today’s featured award-winning and bestselling author is highly respected spiritual teacher for 50 years, Dr. Susan Shumsky. Dr. Susan and I talk about her newest books, your life force and more!   Key Takeaways: Your life force energy (prana) keeps you alive. Affirmation: “I am in control. I am divinely protected by the light of my being.”...

“A goal without a date is just a wish.” - Heneka Watkis-Porter   Today’s featured author is fellow podcast host, speaker, and entrepreneur, Heneka Watkis-Porter. Heneka and I talk about her newest book, what podcasting has done for her and even an idea for a new podcast.   Key Takeaways: Everyday is a thanksgiving day. To much is given, much is expected. “Podcasting is an amazing way to...

“People are more generous than you think of them.” – Marcia Moran Today’s featured author is a stroke survivor, business consultant, and fellow Toastmaster, Marcia Moran. Marcia and I talk about her book, her journey of recovery since having a stroke and more!!   Key Takeaways: Caregivers must give themselves time for self-care. Always be willing to try again after not succeeding the first ti...

“If you wanna learn about yourself, write a book.” – Lisa Stearns   Today’s featured bestselling author is business coach, speaker, and fellow podcaster, Lisa Stearns. Lisa and I talk about having a networking plan, the missing piece of goal setting that many folks don’t talk about and more!!   Key Takeaways: Always give yourself a moment of celebration after completing a goal successful...

“Heal deeper. Love more. Uplift somebody else.” – Tajci Cameron   Today’s featured bestselling author is award-winning music artist, certified life coach, and TEDx speaker, Tatiana “Tajci” Cameron. Tajci and I talk about motherhood, self-care, dealing with grief and tons more!!!   Key Takeaways: Music is a great connecter. It can connect others of different color, creed, and religion. Gi...

“Marketing strategy is what you want to say for the next 20 days and branding strategy is what you want to say for the next 20 years.” – Laura Bull   Today’s featured bestselling author is branding boss and family gal, Laura Bull. Laura and I talk about her new book, branding, and tons more!!   Key Takeaways: Marketing can be fun if you are being creative with it.   Long and prosper...

“Life is what you make it, so you have to make it what you want.” – Brooke Write   Today’s featured author is entrepreneur, Public Speaker, and Millennial Mindset & Entrepreneurship Coach, Brooke Write. Brooke and I talk about how she got into entrepreneurship and much more!   Key Takeaways: Make sure you are built for the entrepreneurship journey. Problems must always be solved at t...

“Your employees are your greatest brand ambassadors.” – Diana George   Today’s featured author is seasoned HR expert and management consultant, Diana George. Diana and I talk about her upcoming co-author project, “ The Anatomy of Accomplishment” and one of the major keys to help your company become successful.   Key Takeaways: Employee expectations should always be set from the beginning...

“Don’t let the day pass you by without sharing your story.” – Rev. Allison G. Daniels Today’s featured bestselling and award-winning author is coach, International Diversity Trainer, publisher, speaker and Book Writing Expert, Rev. Allison G. Daniels. Allison and I talk about her new venture as a book publisher after writing 41 books, her upcoming events, and advice for new authors.   Key Tak...

A lot of little known stories from the Civil Rights era need to be told.   Today’s featured award-winning author is a freelance writer of a wide range of topics, including women's history, civil rights, dance, music, kids' allowances, and how to make practicing a musical instrument less of a hassle for kids and grown-ups, Amy Nathan. Amy and I talk about her newest book with Sharon Langley, “...