Going North Podcast

"Having a sense of humor does get you through pretty much anything.” - Connie Bramer   Today's featured award-winning author is an 11-year breast cancer survivor, entrepreneur, mom, speaker and founder of (GYRB) Get Your Rack Back Inc, Connie Bramer. Connie and I talk about her entry as a contributing author to the inspirational book, Chaos to Clarity, and her nonprofit's mission to assist lo...

“Our dreams are so important in our healing.” - Kat Kanavos   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 her new co-author project, the importance of understanding your dreams, and more!!   Key Takeaways:   We are never alone in our struggles. Someone e...

“Find your authentic self and be that.” - Rev. Stephanie Red Feather, PhD.   Today's featured bestselling author is US Air Force Veteran, ordained shamanic minister, and divine feminine change agent Rev. Dr. Stephanie Red Feather. Stephanie and me talk about her empath journey and overcoming the habit of people-pleasing.    Key Takeaways: “It’s a journey and it’s not a lightswitch.”...

“Find your peace in the storms of life.” - Gina Roda   Today’s featured bestselling author is fellow coach and fashion consultant, Gina Roda. Gina and I talk about how she overcame grief and the power of self-love.   Key Takeaways: Chaos to clarity speaks to every human experience. Allow yourself to weep during grief. Be willing to do the work. Self-care is a way to peace.   Gina's...

“I am going to heal!” - Eileen Bild Today’s featured bestselling author is certified life coach and CEO of Ordinary to Extraordinary Life, Core Thinking, Eileen Bild. Eileen and I talk about the power of intentionally declaring good health into your life and more!   Key Takeaways: Declare good into your life with enthusiasm and unyielding resolve.   Our words have power and we sometimes...

“Being connected to everything has disconnected us from ourselves.” – Dennis Pitocco   Today’s featured bestselling author is global solopreneur, constructive disruptor, and CEO of GOODWORKS 360°, Dennis J. Pitocco. Dennis and I talk about his pilgrimage down the Camino de Santiago and the power of having a “Disconnect Bucket List”.   Key Takeaways: A strong “why” that’s not about you ca...

“You have to become what you want the world to become.” - Kristi Tornabene   Today's featured author is health researcher Kristi Tornabene. Kristi and I talk about her desire for a healthy lifestyle change and more!   Key Takeaways:   Changes have to come with every age.   Pain is a tool for change.   No matter how old you are, you can make changes in your life.   Rem...

“Be here now.” - Rev. Dr. Jane Galloway Today’s featured bestselling author is former Broadway actress, minister and visionary leader, Rev. Dr. Jane Galloway. Dr. Jane and I talk about how she became a minister in an AME church, her chaos to clarity experience and more!!!   Key Takeaways: “We should all continue to evolve.” Many people come into spiritual communities for all kinds of reasons...

“Living your purpose isn’t a self-centered event, it’s a self-honoring event” - Dr. Ken Keis   Today's featured bestselling author is the global authority on behavioral assessment strategies, fellow podcast host and a 30-year veteran in the field of leadership, purpose and wellness, Dr. Ken Keis. Dr. Ken and I talk about his newest book, the power of operating with integrity and tons mor...

Some use condescending criticism instead of true constructive criticism.   Today's featured award-winning author is community activist and small group facilitator, Nelson Brown. Nelson and I talk about his upcoming book projects, dealing with negative feedback and more!   Key Takeaways: Network as much as you possibly can with others.    Appreciate your small accomplishments. &...

“Action leads to action.” - John Willkom   Today's featured bestselling author is a business leader and former Division 1 basketball player at Marquette University, John Willkom. John and I talk about his book, his basketball camp "Playmakers Basketball" and tons more!!!   Key Takeaways: The best part about sharing an intimate story in written form is the reaction you get from total...

“I traded my addiction for an obsession and I got obsessed with God.” - Martrey Stevens   Today's featured author is fellow motivational speaker Martrey Stevens. Martrey and I talk about his upcoming book, overcoming alcoholism and creating the next leader through serving the youth.   Key Takeaways: It’s all about sharing our stories.   If you want to get on the speaking circui...

One of the best feelings in the world is finishing something that you start.   Today's featured author is hairstylist, biker girl, and mom, Michelle Smith. Michelle and I talk about her 1st book, what it was like being the only girl in a family with 6 older brothers and tons more!!!   Key Takeaways: Be around the right people. Haircare is a ministry. Scripture is great to read but poetry...

“You can’t outrun a bad diet.” - Rachel LaJoie   Today's featured author is fellow speaker and holistic health coach, Rachel LaJoie. Rachel and I talk about her book, self-love, and more!!!   Key Takeaways: Living the life you love involves not eating for emotional wellness. Be aware of what you are saying about and to yourself. People already know what not to eat. Speak with intention a...

“The greatest coaches have coaches.” - Jennifer Glass   Today's featured award-winning author is business growth expert and marketing expert, Jennifer Glass. Jen and I talk about her latest book, consumer psychology and more!!!   Key Takeaways: The joint venture strategy is one of the most overlooked ways of gaining new business.   Be so good at what you do that you have ambassadors...

“No one’s immune from going through tough things.” - Chip Baker   Today's featured author is coach, 4th generation educator, and fellow podcast host, Chip Baker. Chip and I talk about his podcast, his love of teaching and more!!!   Key Takeaways: Good teachers learn from their students. Learn to be aware and listen. Be an independent thinker. Giving service by teaching can make a massive...

Avoid becoming a passive consumer and become a proactive emulator.   Today's featured bestselling author is fellow podcast host and TEDx speaker, Scott H. Young. Scott and I talk about his new book, the art of emulation and more!!!   Key Takeaways: Immersion is great for learning new languages but ultra-immersion is an easier and quicker method to learn a new language. The point of learn...

“Don’t go away from here without telling your story.” - DeWayne Foote   Today's featured author is spoken word artist and plumber, DeWayne Foote. DeWayne and I talk about his upbringing that taught him to ask boldly as well as what helped him become a spoken word artist.   Key Takeaways:  When you transform into a writer, it opens yourself up for other avenues. “The more I wrote, th...

“We have forgotten that we’re a part of nature.” - Miguel Dean   Today's featured author is fellow podcaster and holder of sacred space, Miguel Dean. Miguel and I talk about his latest book, "Bring Him Home" and the forgotten masculine energy known as the sacred masculine.   Key Takeaways: Relationships are deep conscious work. There’s a better version of masculinity that’s been lost in recent yea...

“Your breathing is a way to make your mind bulletproof.” - Rajshree Patel    Today's featured bestselling author is fellow speaker, self-awareness coach, and mind & meditation expert, Rajshree Patel. Rajshree and I talk about her journey of becoming a transformational coach along with some of the tips that she uses to help Fortune 500 CEO's and legendary organizations...

“Trying is just a waste of time. Doing is totally valuable.” - Lori Ann Spagna   Today's featured bestselling author is fellow speaker, lightworker, and animal communicator, Lori Spagna. Lori and I talk about her journey of becoming a skilled communicator in multiple realms, enhancing your awareness and tons more to create your BLE (best life ever)!   Key Takeaways: Suicide will not brin...

“Your life is a reflection of how you think and where you are focused.” - Kim Ades   Today's featured author is fellow coach, podcast host, and supermom of 5 kids, Kim Ades. Kim and I talk about shifting your thoughts, the power of her quirky coaching style and the benefits of journaling.   Key Takeaways: Thinking impacts outcomes. Journaling is part of Kim’s coaching style to help her c...

Always seek to be in a room where you are not the smartest so your knowledge and experience can expand.   Today's featured bestselling author is fellow podcaster, entrepreneur and speaker, Paul Edwards. Paul and I talk about his book, effectively connecting with others on a deeper level and more!   Key Takeaways: Create your own networking group that’s not branded as a networking group....

“Know what you don’t know and figure out how to get it.” - Kenneth Aldrich   Todays featured bestselling author is serial entrepreneur and funder of seed-stage companies, Kenneth Aldrich. Ken and I talk about his book, the power of language and more!   Key Takeaways: The degree may get you your first job but the rest of your career will depend on your knowledge and work ethic. “You don’t...

“You can’t call something a distraction unless you know what it’s distracting you from” - Nir Eyal   Today's featured Wall Street Journal bestselling author is speaker, consultant, and active investor in habit-forming technologies, Nir Eyal. Nir & I  talk about his newest book, ways to combat distractions and more!   Key Takeaways: The root cause of all distractions starts from...