Going North Podcast

"A lot of leaders do not like to share the truth, even when it hurts. But I found that it's most beneficial if you just let people know the honest truth, even if it hurts." - Roy NassauToday’s featured author is grandfather, husband, pro speaker, company culture workshop facilitator, retired Marriott International executive, and Chief PAFU Officer, Roy Nassau. Roy and I had a fun chat ab...

"Anything that helps your heart will help your brain." - Marianne SciuccoToday’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a registered nurse. co-founder, and manager of AlzAuthors.com, Marianne Sciucco. Marianne and I had a chat about her books, the challenges of being a caregiver, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How AlzAuthors started as a one-month project but grew into a global c...

"What's the worst that can happen? You're going to suffer and you're going to die but you know what? We're going to all do that anyway so just relax and do what you want to do as long as it doesn't hurt anybody else." – Lya BadgleyToday’s featured author is mom, wife, former musician, and world traveler, Lya Badgley. Lya and I had a fun chat about her first book, “The Foreigner's Confess...

“Curiosity can and will change the world.” - Shana FrancescaToday’s featured author is keynote speaker, life designer, entrepreneur, and founder & CEO of Concinnate LLC, Shana Francesca. Shana and I had a chat about her book, “Under My Skin”, growing up in an alt-right evangelical Christian cult, what leadership and interior design have in common, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How mental...

“Every question is like an invitation to find something in myself I've never found before.” – Catherine LlewellynToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is transformation catalyst, humanistic psychologist, intuitive healer, conscious dance facilitator, type 'A' wrangler, and organizational transformation strategist, Catherine Llewellyn. Catherine and I had a fun chat about her books, embracing uni...

"When we own what's unique about us, it really helps us see what other people are good at without the confidence-killing effects of compare and despair." - Kelli Rae ThompsonToday’s featured author is mom, wife, keynote speaker, multi-certified women's leadership coach, and award-winning entrepreneur, Kelli Rae Thompson. Kelli and I had a fun chat about her book, “Closing the Confidence...

“Show up as who you were created to be.” – Teresa VelardiToday’s bonus featured bestselling bookcaster is speaker, editor, transformational life coach, potter, and founder of Authentic Endeavors Publishing, Teresa Velardi. Teresa and I had a fun chat about her story from the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, working with clay is a healing experience, and...

"Don't be afraid to shine, and don't be afraid to get your book out there and let it make a difference in people's lives." - Kim Thompson-PinderToday’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is award-winning speaker, Chief Visionary Officer RTI Publishing, and The Extraordinary Word Ninja, Kim Thompson-Pinder. Kim and I had a fun chat about her book, “Author To Authority Volume 1:...

"Wellness is a topic that deserves a lot of conversation and I think sometimes it's either taken for granted or we just don't know the right steps to take. Our mental wellness, our physical wellness, our spiritual wellness is critical.” - Carolyn LebanowskiToday’s featured bestselling author is mom, wife, future yogi, and Strategic Business Leader for nonprofit spiritual institutions, Carolyn...

"We can all head that direction (north) and every day you just take one step towards the life you want to live." – Andy VargoToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is father, motivational speaker, life-change coach, and comedian, Andy Vargo. Andy and I had a fun chat about his story from the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, the importance of e...

"It's very fulfilling to be there for others and to help others in whatever it is that you're good at, whatever it is that sparks you. If you can find a way to use that to be there for others, it's a twofer.” - Marinda Dennis Today’s featured award-winning author is wife, mom, professor, nature lover, and editor, Marinda Dennis. Marinda and I had a lively chat about her book, “Love Lingers St...

“Bad things happen to good people, but it's really how you deal with that adversity and overcome it.” - G.S. GerryToday’s featured award-winning author is US Navy veteran, father of five, husband, cybersecurity expert, and tattoo enthusiast, G. S. Gerry. Gerry and I had a fun chat about his book, “Meth Murder & Amazon (A Humorous Real Life Nightmare)”, how his house was mistaken for a meth lab...

"Fear kills fun." – Mike MontagueToday’s featured bookcaster is award-winning international speaker, corporate trainer, virtual game show host, MC, DJ, and the Global Head of Content at Sandler Training, Mike Montague. Mike and I had a fun-filled chat about his books, the benefits of incorporating play into your professional life, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The 5 C's of FunHow M...

"Your creation gives you feedback on where to go." - Michaell MagrutscheToday’s featured bookcaster is multimedia Artist, creativity-awareness educator, and human behavior expert, Michaell Magrutsche. Michaell and I had a fun chat about his book, “The Smart of Art: A New Art Consciousness To Awaken Our Enthusiasm For Art”, the power of human dialogue, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Le...

"Equality in the realm of relationships is the kiss of death.” - Andre ParadisToday’s featured bestselling author is father, husband, relationship coach, NLP Coach, speaker, ordained minister, and workshop leader, Andre Paradis. Andre and I had a fun chat about his books, why masculinity is not the problem, but a lack of it is, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How Andre got into relationsh...

"True love is willing to sit down and have an honest and diplomatic conversation about what you're actually feeling and thinking." - Angeline M. HartToday’s featured bestselling author is a decorated master-certified relationship coach, mom, wife, and reiki master, Angeline Hart. Angeline and I had a fun chat about her book, “Gorillas Make Great Lovers!: Escape the Dating Jungle, Find an...

“Ultimately, we're put on the earth to get along with each other. It ultimately betters our experience and the experience of those around us." – John WillkomToday’s featured bestselling author is father, husband, and John Willkom. John and I had a fun chat about his 2nd book, “No Fear In The Arena: Travis Diener's Unrivaled Leadership and Competitive Drive”, why marketing matters when it come...

“This is why we got into teaching, to help people who want to do something good beyond themselves, not just make money, but do something good beyond themselves.” - Nancy K. Napier, PhDToday’s featured award-winning author is distinguished professor, inspiring speaker, and executive coach, Nancy K. Napier Ph. D. Nancy and I had a fun chat about her book, “The Bridge Generation of Việt Nam: Spanning...

“This earthly walk we're on is not for the faint of heart. And, you know, not always the easiest, softer way. I think I'm going to read the fine print when I come in next time.” – Susan GoldToday’s featured bestselling author is mom, consultant, coach, and decorated endurance athlete, Susan Gold. Susan and I had a fun chat about her book, “Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Fre...

"Writing groups have been a great way to improve my writing and get feedback. It really helps to have a deadline and fellow writers to hold you accountable." – Kimberly SullivanToday’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, traveler, and former radio and television journalist, Kimberly Noel Sullivan. Kimberly and I had a fun chat about her books, life in Italy, and more indie auth...

"Life gets really boring if you don't challenge yourself to try something new." – Rod BournToday’s featured author is father, husband, speaker, entrepreneur, and Lead Ninja of Down Set Lead, Rod Bourn. Rod and I had a fun chat about his first book, “Down Set Lead! : The Ultimate Playbook for Building Your Leadership Confidence”, the importance of mentoring, and more!! Key Things You’ll L...

"Don't allow fear to dictate your output." - Bridget Cook-BurchToday’s featured New York Times & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author is a mom, wife, speaker, trainer, and humanitarian, "The Book Whisperer", Bridget Cook-Burch. Bridget and I had a fun chat about her books, her near-death experience, the importance of getting your message out into the world, and more!!! Ke...

"Our heart is our GPS system." - Tracey WhittetToday’s featured author is Certified Spiritual Healer, Multidimensional Body Balancer, Reiki Master, and Creative Wellness Instructor, Tracey Whittet. Tracey and I had a fun chat about her book, “The Magi Within: Unlocking The Gifts Of The Inner Self”, the concept of spiritual hygiene, balancing corporate life with energy work, and more!!! K...

“I was inspired to write this children's book that I didn't come up with…God sent it to me as an answer to my own prayers.” – Colleen FaulToday’s featured author is wife, special needs advocate, and Christian mompreneur, Colleen Keefe Faul. Colleen and I had a heartwarming chat about her book, “God's Precious Gift: A Special Needs Child”, her journey from frustration to fulfillment, and more!! Key...

“If you want to lead people. If you want people to buy into you, you have to have a strong sense of identity.” - Tom KeresztiToday’s featured author is industry influencer, speaker, educator, mentor, and fellow certified member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, Tom Kereszti. Tom and I had a chat about his book, “C-Suite and Beyond: The 4 Keys To Leadership Success”, how Christian entrepreneurs can s...