Going North Podcast

The more you embrace your inner greatness, the more you can be of service to others. Today’s featured author is certified confidence coach, speaker, workshop facilitator, and Reiki Master, Kate Heartsong. Kate and I had a chat about her book, “Humanity's Cry for Change: Actions You Can Take to Create a New Earth”, contributing to the betterment of humanity, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What...

"Each person is gift-wrapped for the world." – Dea IrbyToday’s featured award-winning author is wife, mom, grandmom, TEDx speaker, Realtor, and connector, Dea Irby. Dea and I had a fun chat about her book, “CLAIM Your People at Work: How Inclusive Leaders Keep Their Employees Engaged and Productive”, the importance of belonging, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Her 5 facet strategy fo...

"The more you can make it easy for people, the more likely people are to do it." - Julia Goldstein, PhDToday’s featured award-winning author is consultant, keynote speaker, and founder of JLFG Communications, Julia Goldstein, PhD. Julia and I had a chat about her books, ways to advance environmental sustainability, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to make the switch f...

“Don’t try to be so busy, it’s not all that it’s cracked up to be.” - Marjorie Turner HollmanToday’s featured author is freelance writer and outdoor lover, Marjorie Turner Hollman. Marjorie and I had a chat about her book, “My Liturgy of Easy Walks: Reclaiming Hope in a World Turned Upside Down”, why it’s okay to ask for help, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she became a writer3 Life Lessons...

“Kids rise or fall based on your expectation." - Dr. Danny BrassellToday’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, keynote speaker, educational consultant, and co-creator of freeREADINGtraining.com, Dr. Danny Brassell. Dr. Danny and I had a fun chat about his book, ”Leadership Begins with Motivation: 33 Unique Ways to Think & Act Like a Successful Leader That Will Transform Your...

"Connect your actions to your passions." – Kelly SmithToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is mom, podcast coach, professional artist, filmmaker, and marketing expert, Angela Kelly Smith. Kelly and I had a fun chat about her books, why podcasting is a powerful marketing tool for your business, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Her love for art and how her artistic expression plays a...

"Being unique and authentic comes with a price." – Kelly Swanson Today’s featured bestselling author is Hall of Fame Speaker, Award-Winning Storyteller, Comedian, Creator of the Persuasion Principle, and Story Impact Academy, Kelly Swanson. Kelly and I had a fun chat about her books, how to take a story from good enough to amazing, and how her faith shaped her life to be what it is today...

"Search inward. The outward stuff means nothing." – Diane HatzToday’s featured award-winning author is inner activist, creative marketing expert, and nonprofit founder, Diane Hatz. Diane and I had a fun chat about her book, “Rock Gods & Messy Monsters”, navigating the writing world as an indie author, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Her advice for new indie authorsMistakes that a...

"Flexibility is an important key to kindness and success." - Jill LublinToday’s featured bestselling author is expert visibility strategist, international speaker, and consultant, Jill Lublin. Jill and I had a chat about her book, “The Profit of Kindness: How to Influence Others, Establish Trust, and Build Lasting Business Relationships”, and using publicity as a cost-effective, lucrativ...

Unconditional love is a way to raise your vibration. Today’s featured bestselling author is nature lover, devout Catholic, and mom of 5, Kathleen Donnelly Israel. Kathleen and I had a chat about her book, “Wisdom on the Camino: A Spiritual Journey Sharing Forgiveness and Possibilities to Inspire the Rest of Your Life”, how struggle can yield spiritual growth, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How...

Always believe in yourself and trust your gut. Today’s featured award-winning author is a wife, grandmother, storyteller, and thinker, Patti Lee. Patti and I had a fun chat about her books, her writing style that helps her to finish books, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How Patti became a writerHow Patti deals with writers blockWhy it's good to be part of a writing groupWhat helped her to get...

“Sales hasn’t changed in 100 years or more.” – Thomas EllisToday’s featured author is keynote speaker, sales management veteran, LinkedIn trainer, President & Chief Sales Coach of EWC Consultants, Thomas Ellis. Thomas and I talk about his book, “B.U.D. Better, Unique, & Desirable: The Sales Process That Gets Results”, reframing the way you see sales, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How...

Focus on what brings you joy. Today’s featured author is certified Child Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor, Sarah Finniss. Sarah and I had a chat about her first book, “Iris' Magical Yoga Adventure”, the journey to completing it, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to write a children's bookWhy you need to keep a collection of your writings no matter how silly they areHer advice fo...

"It's a sweet and bitter world that we live in. The more sweetness that we get, the more you want." - Carole SluskiToday’s featured bestselling author is mother, grandmother, wife, entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, advocate, and motivator, Carole Sluski. Carole and I had a chat about her book, “Thirty: A Mother's Spiritual Journey After Losing Her Child”, her faith after dealing with...

Putting yourself to the side at times can help put you in a better state of mind. Today’s featured author is nurse, speaker, and Founder of Mother Martha Family Foundation, Martha Hoy. Martha and I had a chat about her books, escaping from an abusive relationship, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How Martha became "Mother Martha"Her writing process for her booksWhat to expect from her...

“The best way to become a better version of yourself is through courage and rigorous honesty.” – Guy MorrisToday’s featured award-winning author is a musician, composer, A.I. Thought Leader, and Researcher of Intelligent Action Thrillers, Guy Morris. Guy and I had a fun chat about his books, how he was a homeless teen that became a global executive, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he...

"Every reader has more books than they will read in their lifetime, and they will still buy more books today." - Honorée CorderToday’s featured international bestselling author is the publishing consultant, TEDx speaker, co-creator of The Miracle Morning book series, Founder of Indie Author University, and co-founder of the Empire Builders MasterClass, Honorée Corder. Honorée and I had a...

"Just like in marriage, scorekeeping is not the way to go about life." – Chris TuffToday’s featured USA Today bestselling author is father, husband, and highly sought-after keynote speaker, Chris Tuff. Chris and I had a fun chat about his books, how to build a network of genuine, lifelong connections, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The two breakthrough traits that he tries to in...

"Writing is an endurance sport." - Amelia ForczakToday’s featured author is mom, wife, entrepreneur, content strategist, New York Times Bestselling Ghostwriter, and the Founder of Pithy Wordsmithery, Amelia Forczak. Amelia and I had a fun chat about her writing journey, getting the most mileage you can out of your content, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she became interested in...

"Discontent is the cousin of covet." – Erin HarriganToday’s featured bookcaster is Christian Women's Business Coach, strategist, speaker, and entrepreneur, Erin Harrigan. Erin and I had a fun chat about her book, “Pursuing Success God's Way: A Practical Guide to Hustle with Heart”, how doing MLM led her to a more genuine relationship with Christ, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The 3...

Find something that you like to do, get really good at it, and then stick to it. Today’s featured dark fiction author is Keith Anthony Baird from the UK. Keith and I had a chat about his books, how he deals with writer’s block, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he became a writerWhere Keith gets his inspiration fromWhy it pays to work on your craft early Keith’s Site: https://t.co/Bb8A2c7FDu...

Is your idea a good idea or a God idea? Today’s featured award-winning bestselling author is certified life coach, minister, motivational speaker, and radio show host, Dr. Eric Holmes. Dr. Eric and I talk about the upcoming Power of The Pen The Author’s Expo happening in Baltimore, MD on May 27th, 2023, the benefits of having endurance in your season of patience, and more!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Lea...

“Motion creates momentum.” – Len TranToday’s featured author is award-winning speaker, black belt martial artist, trainer, and career & leadership Coach, Len Tran. Len and I had a fun chat about his first book, “Split Up by the Sea: A Vietnamese Refugee's Memoir of Survival and Hope”, how joining Toastmasters amplified his personal growth, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The most difficult...

“How we communicate with each other is vital to human existence.” – Beth WonsonToday’s featured author is communication expert, speaker, consultant, leadership coach, and CEO and Founder of Navigating Challenging Dialogue®, Beth Wonson. Beth and I had a fun chat about her books, her 4-stage process for communicating effectively and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:What lesson learned from one of her...

Leaders of the future know how to shift other people’s thinking and positively influence others. Today’s featured author is speaker, facilitator, thinker, ex-executive, and communication coach, Jay Williams. Jay and I had a fun chat about his books, why maximizing your communication skills is integral to better thinking, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What led him to become an executive coachW...