Going North Podcast

“Embrace the way your body communicates.” - Gina LobitoToday’s featured bonus author is Transformational Coach, Energy Intuitive, and radio show host, Gina Lobito. Gina and I had a chat about her story from the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, her love for energy work, and more #loveandlight fabulosity!  Key Things You’ll Lear...

“There are no new stories and sometimes that’s hard to hear. What is original and what is unique is your voice.” - Tracee GarnerToday’s featured award-winning, international best-selling author is disability advocate, writing coach, professional speaker, and 20-year book publishing veteran, Tracee Lydia Garner. Tracee and I have a chat about her book, “Disability: An Anecdotal Field Guide for the...

Give back and give more. Today’s featured bonus author is an immigrant from Ghana with over 10 years of management skills and nonprofit owner, Nene Kodjoe. Nene and I have a chat about his story from the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, starting a nonprofit, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired his story of choice f...

When you’re a woman brought up in Christian, and especially Catholic values, you’re exposed to two polar archetypes. One, is represented by the Virgin Mary while the other is epitomized by Mary Magdalene, who is vilified by Catholic tradition as a harlot and sinner. So as a woman, the patriarchy forces you to make a hard choice: either be a total Virgin/Mother Mary or be a totally bad girl. Dr. Jo...

“You never know what could go right.” – Lorna GreylingToday’s bonus featured author is an international award-winning model, TV presenter, actress, mom, wife, and motivational speaker, Lorna Greyling. Lorna and I have a fun chat about her book, ”Kidnapped: A True Story”, her faith, how she became the 2017 Mrs. Transcontinental after starting her modeling career at the age of 36, and more! Key Thin...

Keep doing what you love to do. Today’s featured award-winning author is mom, book coach, Reiki Master, martial artist, and avid hiker, Diane Bator. Diane and I have a fun chat about her books, how she makes time to write, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she became a writerHow she keeps her stories organized when writing a new book in a seriesHer plans for future books Diane’s Site: https:...

“Story is our greatest tool and our greatest gift that we give other people.” – Jim BarnardToday’s featured author is father, husband, coach, and freelance pastor, Jim Barnard. Jim and I have a lively chat about his book, “The Suffering Guy: The Title I Never Wanted”, how suffering affected his faith, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he got into ministryWhy he sees suffering as a giftHow hum...

“The clearer your dream, the clearer you must go for it.” – Sylvie Plante Today’s featured bonus author is a decorated leadership coach, world traveler, and former Human Resources Sr. Director with over 40 years of international experience, Sylvie Plante. Sylvie and I have a fun chat about her story in the book, “The Four-Fold Formula For All Things Wellness: True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Min...

“We need to first belong to ourselves in order to belong and fit into how we can bring our gifts to a group.” – Holland Haiis Today’s featured award-winning author is human connection catalyst, workplace strategist, executive coach, and keynote speaker, Holland Haiis. Holland and I have a fun chat about her book, “Consciously Connecting: A Simple Process to Reconnect in a Disconnected World”, the...

“Make space for the things that matter.” – Daniel SihToday’s featured award-winning author is father, husband, coach, professional speaker, and productivity trainer, Daniel Sih. Daniel and I have a fun chat about his book, “Spacemaker: How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age”, being a man of faith, and more productivity goodness!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What true productivity is...

“A meaningful purpose always involves supporting other people.” – Barry BraunToday’s featured author is business coach, grandfather, and a former officer in the Canadian Navy, Barry Braun. Barry and I have a fun chat about his books, how he started the Happy Community Builders, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How do you inspire a community to actionWhat is one of the major causes of the loneline...

“Make yourself a priority and not look outside yourself for validation.” – Nancy PickardToday’s featured international bestselling author is a decorated and certified Master Life Coach, mother, keynote speaker, and grief educator, Nancy Pickard. Nancy and I have a chat about her book, “Bigger Better Braver: Conquer Your Fears, Embrace Your Courage, and Transform Your Life”, crushing self-limiting...

“Love is the weapon of mass illumination.” – Teza LordToday’s bookcaster is an artist, spiritual activist, yogi, meditation practitioner, naturalist, and self-proclaimed she pirate, Teza Lord. Teza and I have a fun chat about her 4 books, what nature can teach you about setbacks, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What nature has taught Teza during the pandemicHow protecting the natural world, inc...

“Knowledge fertilizes the mind to think and create.” – Donna MaltzToday’s bonus featured bookcaster is Soil to Soul Entrepreneur, speaker, wellness & business Coach, and Lover of Life, Dona Maltz aka Mama Donna. Donna comes back for round two to chat with yours truly about the soil-to-soul principles, why we need to focus on living more in harmony with nature, and more!! Key Things You’ll Lear...

“If you want to be successful in business or in life, you have to be successful in cultivating your professional and personal relationships.” – Morag BarrettToday’s featured award-winning author is Keynote Speaker, executive coach, and leadership expert, Morag Barrett. Morag and I have a fun chat about her upcoming book, “You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!)”,...

“My daily rituals awaken me to what's possible.” – Donna MaltzToday’s featured bookcaster is Soil to Soul Entrepreneur, speaker, wellness & business Coach, and Lover of Life, Dona Maltz aka Mama Donna. Donna and I have a fun chat about her book, “Living Like The Future Matters: The Evolution of A Soil to Soul Entrepreneur”, the gift of laughter, why we need to focus on living more in harmony w...

“Slow down and need less.” – Gv FreemanToday’s featured author is a self-awareness coach, Growth Strategist, and Psychedelic Guide, Gv Freeman. Gv and I have a fun conversation about his book, “SaaS Field Manual Framework”, holistic self-care, and major hard-won lessons learned from being an entrepreneur. Key Things You’ll Learn:What holds you back from visible progressWhat self-care is and why it...

“If you are giving a toast, honor the person, honor the event. If you achieve those two goals with your toast, you’ve done a fantastic job.” – Eddie RiceToday’s featured bestselling author is a professional speechwriter and public speaking coach, Eddie Rice. Eddie and I talk about his book, “Toast: Short Speeches, Big Impact”, what makes a great presenter great, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:H...

Kids are exposed to many negative things at an early age. As adults, we need beautiful tools to get ahead of those negative things and help kids focus on learning more about life from a good perspective. Books are tools full of knowledge with magic embedded on each page. These books are where children can connect most profoundly. In today’s episode, Eleni Fuiaxis , the author of Picky Patrick , sh...

“There’s just something missing when you realize you’re not doing everything that you’re meant to be doing.” – Wendy FedanToday’s featured award-winning bookcaster is mom, wife, full-time freelance illustrator/designer, and Book Shepherd, Wendy Fedan. Wendy and I had a fun chat about her journey to becoming a professional illustrator, the importance of remembering your accomplishments, and more cr...

“There is so much tension inside of us that we’re really not aware of.” – Ann HinceToday’s featured author is mom, wife, software engineer, former project manager, and spiritual teacher, Ann Hince. Ann and I have a fun chat about her book, “A Pathway to Insight: Re-capture Your Childhood Buzz”, how EFT helped her to have inner peace, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What is EFTWhy she prefers EF...

“Understand the impact of being present” – Inger NordinToday’s featured author is award-winning speaker, and life & business coach, Inger Nordin. Inger and I talk about her book, “The Power of You2”, reclaiming her power after a traumatic experience, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to become a writerWhich past Going North Podcast guest helped Inger heal from the trauma of...

“You can’t publish a book you haven’t written.” – Chandler BoltToday’s featured international bestselling author is an investor, advisor, TEDx speaker, and the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com, Chandler Bolt. Chandler and I have a fun chat about his book, “Published.: The Proven Path From Blank Page To 10,000 Copies Sold”, setting your book up for success, and more to help yo...

“Do not let anyone at all tell you that you are not worthwhile” – Teri BrownToday’s featured award-winning author is a wife, mother, grandmother, and fellow podcast host, Teri M. Brown. Teri and I talk about her book, “Sunflowers Beneath the Snow”, some lessons learned from her 3102-mile tandem bicycle ride across the US with her husband, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she became a publish...

“When I help others, I feel a little piece of me heals each time.” – Janae SergioToday’s featured bonus bestselling author is mom, wife, US Navy Combat veteran, philanthropist, and fashion entrepreneur, Janae Sergio. Janae and I talk about her book, “Perfectly Flawed: A Veteran's Journey from Homeless to Hero”, having a hero mentality, and more motivational goodness!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What...