Going North Podcast

“Failures are so amazing.” – Nate Bailey Today’s featured bestselling author is fellow podcaster, TEDx speaker, coach, and US Army veteran, Nate Bailey. Nate and I talk about podcasting, how he became an ultra-marathon runner, the mindset it takes to run that many miles and more!   Key Takeaways: “Be a person of your word.” Always hold yourself accountable and be around good people that will...

Any action is better than complacency.   Today’s featured bestselling author is TEDx speaker, executive coach, and startup founder Jordan Gross. Jordan and I talk about his newest book, the benefits of fiction books, and how to live your own cloud nine life!   Key Takeaways: How do I figure out what I truly want to do? Have gratitude for nature. Fiction books provide a release and escape...

“It’s one thing to know the gift, it’s another thing to nurture the gift.” – Dr. Ray Charles   Today’s featured bestselling author is keynote speaker, risk management specialist, certified spiritual coach, and fellow podcast host, Dr. Ray Charles. Dr. Ray and I talk about being proactive, how he serves leaders, and tons more!!!   Key Takeaways: Every go-to person needs a go-to person in...

“Take care of your energetic hygiene.” – Wendie Colter   Today’s featured author is Certified Medical Intuitive Practitioner (CMIP®), Certified Master Energy Healing Practitioner, Transformational Coach (CEG) and singer, Wendie Colter. Wendie and I talk about intuition, self-care and more!!!   Key Takeaways: Everybody has intuition. It’s a natural human trait that we don’t tap into enoug...

“Being real opens you up to more growth.” – Zachary Babcock   Today’s featured author is fellow podcast host and prisoner turned six-figure business owner Zachary Babcock. Zach and I talk about how being genuine in the land of social media shysters gives you an edge, his major goal to lower recidivism rates in America and more!!!   Key Takeaways: Always be responsible for your actions. You can tru...

“My pain birthed my passion.” – Kimberly Cleveland   Today’s featured author is event producer, mom and wife coach, Kimberly Cleveland. Kimberly and I talk about why she decided to become a wife coach, her new co-author projects and more! If you are looking to be that good thing for your significant other, this is one episode that you don’t want to miss.   Key Takeaways: Proper planning...

Doing good work is not enough. You must also market yourself too.   Today’s featured author is fellow podcaster, tech leader and CTO, Manuj Aggarwal. Manuj and I talk about how he got into the technology field and his new goals as a startup coach after interviewing over 5,000 engineers.   Key Takeaways: You are as valuable as your network. Solving problems is what helps you truly make a...

Don’t assume that you will be a successful author without time, talent and or money. Today’s featured USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author is publishing industry expert, Amy Collins. Amy and I talk about what it takes to become a successful author and more!!!   Key Takeaways: Over 1.3 million new books came out in 2018. 4 million ISBN numbers have been generated in 2018. No...

People love seeing success stories and God created you to be one of them.   Today’s featured author is HR Specialist, Assisted Living Owner, minister and Marriage expert, Sonja Prince-Ward. Sonja and I talk about her co-author project, keys to a happy marriage and more!!!   Key Takeaways: Any negative situation can be turned around into a blessing. Marriage will not answer all your probl...

“Writing is a good way for me to process what’s going on in the inside.” – Dr. Charles Page Today’s featured author is father, husband, and surgeon, Dr. Charles (Chuck) Page. Dr. Charles and I talk about his newest book, “A Spoonful of Courage” as well as the benefits of sleep according to the Bible and more!!!   Key Takeaways: “Instead of counting sheep, talk to the Shepherd.” Be busy with w...

“Most people would rather get a root canal than have to ask somebody for money.” – Dee Bowden   Today’s featured bestselling author is Cash Flow Trainer and Collections Coach, Dee Bowden. Dee and I talk about how she saved a company over 6 million dollars in less than 60 days, how to be a conversationalist and more!   Key Takeaways: Relationships are key to everything you do in business....

Personal development is a must and will allow you to be in high demand in any field.   Today’s featured author is fellow podcast host, inspirational speaker, and U.S. naval officer, Trina Martin. Trina and I talk about her new book, getting into the IT field and more!!!   Key Takeaways: Get into the cybersecurity field if you are looking at doing IT for a living. Be nice to your fridge....

“Just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it.” – David Wood   Today’s featured author is a leading coach, speaker, and tough conversations ninja, David Wood. David and I talk about why we avoid tough conversations, emotional Aikido, and more!   Key Takeaways: “We are creatures of comfort.” Live life fully now and don’t wait till your deathbed to realize this. T...

“Quitting is not an option.” – 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 what helped him gain success with his 1st 2 books, not giving up on your God-given vision and more!   Key Takeaways: When starting a book, do your research and have a mentor. Some down tim...

“Any level of well-being was only ever based in service.” - James Purpura   Today's featured author is CEO, husband, and father of 5, James Purpura. James and I talk about his book/film "Perception: Seeing is Not Believing".   Key Takeaways: Ask others more often, “what can I do for you?”   “Your way out of emotional pain is to help somebody else.”   Human beings are designed t...

“Everybody tells you to be patient but they don’t tell you how to be patient.” – L.T. Bourne   Today’s featured author is activist, filmmaker and speaker from the Caribbean Islands, L.T. Bourne. Leo and I talk about his book, his nonprofit “Open Thought” and the qualities of a true leader.   Key Takeaways: “I believe that we all have a story to tell and it’s unfair to the next generation...

Write from your heart and write what you know.   Today's featured bestselling and award-winning author is fellow show host, dream expert and three-time breast cancer survivor, Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos. Kat and I talk about the importance of understanding your dreams, writing and more!!   Key Takeaways: Dreams not only can save your life but someone else’s. “If you’re alive, you dream.” W...

Look at your story from an outsider’s point of view when sharing it on paper.   Today’s featured award-winning author is speaker, world traveler, and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin advocate, Julie MacNeil. Julie and I talk about her 1st book that talks about how she discovered her genetic disease of Alpha-1 and more!   Key Takeaways: Life’s an adventure. Get a DNA test. Give yourself permission to...

“Collaboration breeds transformation.” – Divya Parekh   Today’s featured bestselling author is motivational speaker, a leading business relationship, leadership and writing coach, Divya Parekh. Divya and I chat about book writing, relationship building and more!!!   Key Takeaways: Self-care and self-growth are important. Lean into discomfort in your growth phase to let your potential unf...

“Clutter is a constant to-do list.” - Tracy McCubbin   Today’s featured bestselling author is clutter expert and Co-Executive Director of the nonprofit, OneKid OneWorld, Tracy McCubbin. Tracy and I talk about how to never lose your keys again, how she started her successful decluttering business and tons more!!!   Key Takeaways: People attach stories to their stuff that eventually become...

Treat the earth as a long lost friend.   Today's featured bestselling author is wife, lawyer and active member of  Lifenet Geomancy , Mary McNerney. Mary and I talk about her new book, the importance of taking care of the earth and more!   Key Takeaways:   The earth is more of a multidimensional planet than we realize.   Always be open to change.   We all have the abi...

"God has bigger dreams I think for us than we do for ourselves and we need to be open to that." - Michele Chynoweth Today’s featured bestselling and award-winning author is fellow speaker, college professor and book coach, Michele Chynoweth. Michele and I talk about her newest book, “The Jealous Son”, her next Bible character-based novel, and more!!   Key Takeaways: We are God’s hands and fee...

Spend more time with your loved ones.   Today's featured bestselling and award-winning author is a business strategist and Host Of The Male Entrepreneur Podcast, Purdeep Sangha. Purdeep and I chat about the benefits of having mentors in your life, why you should never neglect the personal touch when doing business and more!   Key Takeaways: Think, feel, and act the way you want to be. &n...

Seek to never retire from doing valuable work and contributing to your fellow human being. Today's featured bestselling author is speaker, award-winning poet, harpist, singer, and the #1 Brain Rejuvenator, Julie Renee Doering. Julie and I talk about living a dynamic life by having a healthy brain. This is one interview that you don't want to miss!   Key Takeaways: Meditating at 4:30 am is a great...

Remember that you are love and are here to be loved.   Today's featured bestselling author is metaphysician, shaman and reiki master, Ellie Pechet. Ellie and I talk about her long-distance healing process, animal companionship and tons more!!   Key Takeaways: Focus on what your gifts are. Self-healing can be difficult because emotions are involved. Experience brings compassion. Especiall...