Going North Podcast

“Fear is not a reason for being a coward. You can be very courageous and still have a lot of fear.” – Dr. Afarin Bellisario Today’s featured author is a startup mentor, music lover, world traveler, and technology licensing officer, Dr. Afarin Bellisario. Dr. Afarin and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Silenced Whispers”, her writing process, what it’s like being a mentor, and more!! Key...

“One of the goals I was hoping for the book is for people to understand just how fragile this all is and to appreciate the people we care about.” – Dr. Gary Simonds Today’s featured award-winning author is an accomplished neurosurgeon, professor, and public speaker, Dr. Gary Simonds. Dr. Gary and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Death’s Pale Flag”, the importance of leadership, transitio...

“You can't avoid the tough stuff, but there's always a lesson in it.” – Maggie MillsToday’s featured award-winning author is a speaker, ghostwriter, editor, and writing coach, Maggie Mills. Maggie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her ghostwriting process, the emotional aspects of writing, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How Maggie became a ghostwriterWhy storytelling and helping others arti...

“If we can trust ourselves and recognize, look back at other circumstances and other opportunities when we have gone through difficult times, we find that we are capable of the things that we want to do.” – Shaheda Daya Today’s featured bestselling author is a wife, anxiety coach, and business consultant, Shaheda Daya. Shaheda and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter in the book, “Wellness...

“Don’t be afraid to be yourself.” – Carlos BakerToday’s featured author is a songwriter, musician, husband, father of 4, ex-pat, and survivor of childhood cancer and adult depression, Carlos Baker. Carlos and I had a fun on a bun chat about his first book, “Songs For Ivy”, raising a family overseas in Germany, the importance of humor, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Carlos to...

“Life's too serious to take seriously.” – Victor Acquista, M.D.Today’s featured award-winning multi-genre author is a speaker, integralist, metaphysician, medical executive, and a former primary-care physician, Dr. Victor Acquista, M.D. Dr. Vicor and I had a chat about his chapter In the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, the concept of embodied spirituali...

“When I was using and a drug addict and an alcoholic, I was channeling spirits that I definitely should not have been, mixing with energy that was dangerous and detrimental to me.” – Maria Teresa Pratico Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, master shamanic healer, spoken word artist, motivational speaker, and Intuitive Empath, Maria Teresa Pratico. Maria and I had a fun on a bun chat ab...

“There's no comfort in your growth zone and there's no growth in your comfort zone. So, it's all about getting uncomfortable, and that's where we grow and we build our self-confidence.” – Tatiana LaBello Today’s featured author is a serial ladypreneur, former national fitness champion, beauty pageant titleholder, world-renowned fitness expert, motivational speaker, and breakthrough mindset coach,...

“We are nature. We're not separate from it. We have a role in nature, and all of our actions affect what happens in nature.” – Patricia Newman Today’s featured multi award-winning author is a mom, wife, speaker, environmentalist, and literacy advocate, Patricia Newman. Patricia and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea”, raisi...

“When you read other people's perspectives and stories, not only do you not feel alone, but it also helps you to step out of old stories that you tell yourself.” – Lara ScribaToday’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, yoga teacher, numerologist, reiki practitioner, health coach, and Eat Breathe Thrive Facilitator, Lara Scriba. Lara and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter from the...

“Our loved ones love to let us know that they're still very much with us. They're just in another form, in another dimension. We can still very much get proof that we're not alone.” – Melissa Oatman Today’s featured bonus bookcaster is Spiritual Life Coach, Reiki Practitioner, German Teacher, and intuitive healer, Melissa Oatman. Melissa and I have a chat about her new book, “Beautiful Mourning: A...

"At the end of your life, are you going to say, 'Wow, this is my last breath and that was spectacular,' or are you going to look back and go, 'Damn, I missed it'?" – Damion LupoToday’s featured international bestselling author is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Yokido, and the Chief Investment Officer at FrameTec, Damion Lupo. Damion and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “U...

“At any stage in your life, you have the power to rewrite your story.” – Jamila Cassim Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, brand ambassador, Certified NLP Practitioner, Certified Life Coach, and Theta Healing Practitioner, Jamila Cassim. Jamilia and I had a fun on a bun chat about her story in the bestselling book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More...

“If you want to be something, become it.” – Jenny Teeters Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom, wife, speaker, learning strategist, and certified international life coach, Jenny Teeters. Jenny and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “Every Day Is A New Day: A Story of Faith”, how she ended up in the tech industry, living authentically after overcoming addiction, and more!! Key Things Y...

“You write because it's your duty to share with the world. And it's going to hit somebody, and it doesn't even have to hit them now. It can hit them a year from now, two years from now, ten years from now, when that time is right for that person to read it and for them to get the message, that's where the jackpot is.” – Lori J. Walker Today’s featured bestselling author is a Usui Reiki Master Prac...

“Go for your dreams because your needs are necessary for this world and this universe to expand and become all that it can be.” – Victoria Gallagher Today’s featured #1 international bestselling bookcaster is a Certified Master Hypnotist, NLP Trainer, Transformation Meditation Teacher, life success coach, speaker, and a renowned authority on the Law of Attraction, Victoria Gallagher. Victoria and...

“Don't waste time being something that you think people want you to be. Go ahead and do your own thing.” – Mark Reid J.D. Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a husband, washi tape maker, and attorney turned English professor, Mark Reid JD. Mark and I had a fun on a bun chat about his chapter in the book, “Win the Wellness W.A.R.: We Are Responsible for All Things Wellness”, his journey from...

“Can you extend a hand and help someone? Because that is truly what I believe our purpose here is—to just help each other so that we can all not just survive but thrive.” – PJ Victor Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, Speaker, Teacher, Mindset Coach, yogi, and certified master hypnotherapist, PJ Victor. PJ and I had a chat about her books, finding her life purpose after surviving a...

“Inside my pain was my life purpose. I had to go and heal myself, and inside that healing was my life purpose.” – Gina CavalierToday’s featured bookcaster is a mental health advocate, media veteran, filmmaker, artist, speaker, and spiritual teacher, Gina Cavalier. Gina and I had a chat about her book, “Surviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience”, what it too...

“I don’t think you have to sacrifice your confidence, or your wit, or your intelligence, or God forbid your masculinity at the door simply because you're being fun and gregarious.” – Scot McKayToday’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is a father, husband, entrepreneur, world-class dating coach, adventure traveler, and co-founder of X & Y Communications, Scot McKay. Scot and I had...

“Clarity is an elimination game.” – Murielle Marie Ungricht Today’s featured author is a certified career and business coach, philosopher, TEDx speaker, and the founder of the Sisterhood Collective, Murielle Marie. Murielle and I talk about her book, “Get Unstuck!: The Ultimate Guide to stop procrastinating and Overthinking and Finally Move Forward with Your Life and Work”, what creativity truly i...

“If you can learn to run your business like you would a successful rock band. You will always be successful. You will never hire a bass player who's lousy bass player. So, in your business, do the same thing. Only hire the best people or consultants to do the work with you.” – Michele Blood Today’s featured international bestselling author is a successful songwriter, entrepreneur, and global trans...

"Do what you love, and it will always come across as your true passion." – Riana MilneToday’s featured #1 international bestselling bookcaster is a glam-mom, educational speaker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and expert, Certified Life, Love Trauma Recovery & Mindset Coach, and multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Riana Milne, MA, LMHC, CCTP-II. Riana and I had a fun on a bun chat ab...

“I have to stay hungry to make a difference across multiple generations, and I know to do it, I have to self-assess and continue to grow.” – Dr. Anthony SimmonsToday’s featured author is a retired US Navy Captain, keynote speaker, high-performance leadership coach, and the founder and president of Sixth Gear Consulting, LLC, Dr. Anthony Simmons. Dr. Anthony and I had a chat about his book, “Champi...

"Technology has changed so much that the gatekeepers are no more. There's nothing stopping people from writing a book except themselves." – Christopher Greyson Today’s featured award-winning, Wall Street Journal bestselling author is a father, husband, speaker, actor, and prolific storyteller, Christopher Greyson. Chris and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book-writing process, naviga...