Going North Podcast

“Whenever you remind someone of their value, you increase your own value.” - Dr. Joseph ShrandToday’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a father, husband, Chief Medical Officer, and founder of Drug Story Theater, Inc., Dr. Joseph Shrand.  Dr. Joe and I have a fun chat about his latest book, “Unleashing the Power of Respect: The I-M Approach”, how your intuition can be developed, and mor...

“Everything will always work out and it will be okay in the end if you just keep on working and keep on pursuing something you love.” - Sarah HumpherysToday’s featured author is a die-hard fantasy nerd and teenage writer of six novels, Sarah Humpherys. Sarah and I have a lighthearted chat about her YA Fantasy Romance novel, “Stone Cold”, becoming published with a traditional publishing house befor...

“Face your stuff, don’t stuff your face.” - Renée JonesToday’s featured bestselling author is a wife, counselor, and TEDx speaker, Renée Jones. Renée and I had a laughter-filled chat about her book, “What’s Really Eating You?: Overcome the Triggers of Comfort Eating”, the main source of yo-yo dieting, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What her writing process was for getting her book doneHow do...

“People want to read about ordinary lives too because we read books to learn how to live.” - Linda WisniewskiToday’s featured award-winning author is memoir teacher, quilter, walker, knitter, ex-librarian, and docent at Pearl S. Buck International, Linda Wisniewski. Linda and I have a fun chat about her book, “Where the Stork Flies”, her journey to becoming a published author, and more!!! Key Thin...

“Vague requests give you vague results.” - Benjamin H.S. Scott Jr. Today’s featured author is a trained Lean Leader, Certified Scrum Master, US Veteran, and an Executive Director with the Maxwell Leadership Team, Ben Scott Jr. Ben and I have a fun chat about his book, “7 Ways to Change Your Life By (B)eing (E)xcellent (N)ow”, how to get what you want out of life and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:...

“Beta readers and editors are worth their weight in gold.” – Helen StarbuckToday’s featured award-winning author is a third-generation Colorado native, former OR nurse, editor, and speaker, Helen Starbuck. Helen and I have a fun chat about her award-winning book series, “An Annie Collins Mystery”, how her career as an operating room nurse translated into her current career as a writer, and more!!!...

“Your perspective is going to dictate how you react to a situation.” - Kevin E. EastmanToday’s featured author is father, husband, speaker, mentor, business consultant, community activist, and U.S. Air Force veteran, Kevin E. Eastman. Kevin and I talk about his book, “Don’t Gamble on Life Improvement…Until You Shift the Odds”, lessons learned from publishing his first book, and more!!! Key Things...

“Be still in the storm because that is where we are reborn.” - Shundrey PattersonToday’s featured author is a poet, storyteller, spoken word artist, essayist, genealogist, recovering journalist, self-taught cook, and ardent searcher of God’s face, Shundrey Patterson aka Shun P. Writes. Shun and I have a fun-filled chat about his books, “From the Water's Edge - A collection of Poetry Written While...

“Great communication and great connection produces a greater level of intimacy.” - LaQuita Monley Today’s featured bestselling author is a wife, mother, grandmother, serial entrepreneur, international speaker, minister, and a certified member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, LaQuita Monley. LaQuita and I have a fun conversation about her book, “Redefining Success: 8 Tools I Used to Develop a Growth...

“Just be you. There is nothing wrong with you.” – Griselda BeckToday’s featured bestselling author is entrepreneur, expert strategist, motivational speaker, and Latina Boss Coach, Griselda Beck. Griselda and I have a fun chat about her book, “The 13 Steps to Riches - Habitude Warrior”, why business and pleasure go together, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she became a full-time entrepreneu...

“I would rather die of thirst than drink from the cup of mediocrity.” – Becky ParozToday’s featured award-winning author is leadership coach, mentor, keynote speaker, and experienced Senior Project Manager, Becky Paroz. Becky and I have a fun chat about her book. “Words of Bek: Leadership Confidence Resilience”, how she got into the construction industry, and more leadership goodness!! Key Things...

“When you’ve got the vulnerability to ask someone whose steps ahead of you, you will begin to move the needle forward.” – Brad MilfordToday’s featured author is business systems strategist, digital marketer, mental mastery expert, entrepreneurial product developer, U.S. Navy veteran, and world traveler, Brad A. Milford. Brad and I have a fun chat about the power of having systems in place in your...

Never settle and always be authentic. Today’s featured author is licensed occupational therapist and nature lover, Alicia Kollmar. Alicia and I have a fun chat about her book, “Pediatric Anxiety: An Occupational Therapist's Guide To Assessing, Treating, And Supporting Children With Anxiety”, culture awareness, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:What is occupational therapyHow Alicia became an occup...

“Everything I do is evidence based.” – Dr. Ed La CaraToday’s featured author is US Army veteran, clinician, researcher, lecturer, consultant, and former Division I Wrestler, Dr. Ed La Cara. Dr. Ed and I talk about his book, “Dr. Le Cara's Approach to Blood Flow Restriction Training: Look Better. Feel Better. Live Better”, how to view setbacks, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he got into the...

“I like to evoke empathy in kids.” – Aruna LeporeToday’s featured award-winning author is mom, wife, illustrator, and co-teacher, Aruna M. Lepore. Aruna and I have a fun chat about her book, “Peanut the Penguin”, what her mother taught her about parenthood, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to write a Children’s book about penguins. How she overcame self-doubt to finally publis...

“When you go for your dream, we’re not just doing it for ourselves. We’re doing it to show other people it’s possible.” - Barry NicolaouToday’s featured bestselling author is father, husband, keynote speaker, and Personal Well-Being & Culture Specialist, Barry Nicolaou. Barry and I have a fun chat about his book, “”, why genuine giving is important, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How to fi...

“Deep down we’re all the same. We all want the same things. We all want to be validated. We want to be heard. We want to be respected. We want to be loved and treated with kindness.” – Melisa CaprioToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is Photographer, Radio Host, and Creator of Postcards to the Universe™ A Global Movement for Manifestation, Melisa Caprio. Melisa and I have a fun chat about her...

Listen to your heart. Today’s featured author is a singer-songwriter, actor, and former adjunct English professor turned expressive arts therapist, Janis Harper. Janis and I have a fun chat about her book, “Jonas and the Mountain: A Metaphysical Love Story”, how her writing journey started, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How she embraced her creativity as a singer and writer at a young age. T...

“If you’re too underconfident to collaborate, you are impairing your success.” – Fred JoyalToday’s featured bestselling author is speaker, entrepreneur, and business advisor, Fred Joyal. Fred and I have a fun high-energy chat about his book, “Superbold: From Under-Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days”, why boldness is a skill that can be developed, and more to help you have more confidence! Key Thi...

Allow yourself to say no to things. Today’s featured bestselling author is husband and Christian entrepreneur, Zach Windahl. Zach and I talk about his latest book, “Launch with God: How to Build a Business That Matters and Live Out Your God-Given Purpose”, why he decided to become an entrepreneur, and more to help you acquire spiritual success. Key Things You’ll Learn:How he got into writing books...

“Own your accomplishments.” – Mary GuirovichToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is mom, wife, Career Advancement Strategist for Women, and the CEO and Founder of My Promotion Plan, Mary Guirovich. Mary and I have a chat about her book, ”God’s Not Done with You – How to Advance Your Career and Live in Abundance”, the importance of faith, and some career advancement tips. Key Things You’ll Learn...

“New blood is the lifeblood of your business.” - Cari HighamToday’s featured author is mom, wife, speaker, Influence Marketing Strategist, and Social Media Lead Generation Expert, Cari Higham. Cari and I have a fun-filled chat about her book, “You Got This Girl: Overcoming Obstacles, Smashing Goals & Creating An Abundant Life”, starting a 7-figure online business, some mistakes to avoid when s...

“You’re changing your team from ordinary water into gourmet coffee with your leadership.” – Dennis MellenToday’s featured bonus author is retired Air Force pilot, motivational speaker, leadership coach, Certified Athletic Mental Performance Master, and Jon Gordon Certified Positive Leadership Trainer, Dennis Mellen. Dennis and I talk about his book, “Takes More Than Heart: Changing the Journey's C...

Businesses don’t turn into unicorns when you hit 7-figures. Today’s featured bestselling author is visionary leader, transformation enthusiast, and Executive Coach for Entrepreneurs, Iva Paleckova. Iva and I talk about her journey to generating 7-figures of revenue in her coaching business after becoming a single mom, why business is an internal battle as much as an external one, and more!! Key Th...

“If we’re feeling empowered, we can help the people around us.” – Jenny MannionToday’s featured international bestselling author is speaker, highly sought after intuitive, self-love activator, energy catalyst, and media personality, Jenny Mannion. Jenny and I had a fun chat about her new journey of becoming a Shamanic Practitioner, the importance of self-love, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Wh...