Going North Podcast

"People who secure the skills to provide for themselves online will find themselves deeper inside of life than they could’ve been at a desk." – Kayla IhrigToday’s featured author is freelance writer and full-time traveler, Kayla Ihrig. Kayla and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “How to Be a Digital Nomad: Build a Successful Career While Travelling the World”, overcoming her init...

“People always get impressed by the feat of writing a book, but they don't think about the love of it. Love can make it less daunting.” – Itua UdueboToday’s featured author is an essayist, poet, and storyteller, Itua Uduebo. Itua and I had a fun on a bun chat about his debut novel, “Parade of Streetlights”, his early memories of moving to America from Nigeria, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:H...

“Being forced to talk to other people allowed me to find this other part of myself that I didn't know existed.” – Kirsten Rudberg Today’s featured bookcaster is a panentheist, screenwriter, producer, and believer in humanity, Kirsten Rudberg. Kirsten and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, what it was like living overseas during her formative years, what inspired her to do a dark, subversiv...

"Know thyself and get thyself the hell out of the way." – Louise Mowbray Today’s featured author is a conscious leadership advocate, keynote speaker, decorated executive coach, lecturer, Natural Foresight® Practitioner (TFSX), and behavioral science practitioner, Louise Mowbray. Louise and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Relevant: Future-Focused Leadership”, the critical role...

"I learned that I can literally do anything that I put my mind to, but I can't do everything, and I had to be okay with that." – Chloe PantaToday’s featured bestselling author is a wife, multi-faceted entrepreneur, hypnotherapist, and transformational life coach, Chloe Panta. Chloe and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Untapped Magic: Manifestation Methods for Living a Limitless...

“If you want better sleep, treat yourself right. Be your own best friend.” – Dr. Stacey Duckett Today’s featured author is a mom, speaker, mindset wellness coach, clinical hypnotist, and certified science sleep coach, Dr. Stacey Duckett. Dr. Stacey and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Sensational Sleep: Better Sleep for a Better You”, the connection between posture and sleep quality, and...

"I started to behave like the person that I needed to become to be my future self, and that was someone of greater confidence." – Emily Jaenson Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, TEDx speaker, and the 1st female General Manager of a Triple-A baseball team in nearly two decades, Emily Jaenson. Emily and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Let's Go! A Guide to I...

“Once I was clear on my purpose, my writer's purpose, and what the goal is for this book, everything fell into place.” – Jean Burgess, PhD Today’s featured author is a playwright, editor, and workshop presenter, Jean Burgess, PhD. Jean and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “That Summer She Found Her Voice: A Retro Novel”, the inspiration behind her novel, staying true to your writer's purp...

“That experience of being an outsider and someone that doesn't fit in is like the key to absolute success and making it in life if you know how to channel it.” – Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, attorney, keynote speaker, and conscious parenting expert, Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick. Haleh and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from Iran to the United S...

"I distinctly remember at one point, I wasn't really praying in a dedicated prayer space, but I said, 'Alright, God, I don't think I have a story, but you called me to this, so let me just start writing and see what comes out.'" – Amy Vogel Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, spiritual storyteller, story coach, literary consultant, and speaker, Amy Vogel. Amy and I had a fun on...

"We all can do things that people think are impossible.” – Owen Rex Daughtry Today’s featured author is a disability advocate, and board member, Owen Rex Daughtry. Owen and I had a chat about his book, “Different but Special”, living with Cerebral Palsy, how he stays motivated, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:The need for disability inclusion and accessibilityHow faith plays a major role in...

“If this is the next 30 years of your life, is this enough?” – Genevieve PiturroToday’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a consultant, inspirational speaker, non-profit leader, purpose coach, and the founder of the Pajama Program, Genevieve M. Piturro. Genevieve and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, what inspired her to leave a corporate job to find her purpose in helping chil...

“Slow down and appreciate every single moment and every interaction you have.” – Dr. Michelle MaidenbergToday’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a mom, TEDx speaker, consultant, trainer, certified group therapist, Clinical Director, and the Co-Founder of the nonprofit 501c3 organization, “Thru My Eyes”, Dr. Michelle Maidenberg. Dr. Michelle and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book,...

“You're not going to be happy every single day, but it's part of the human experience and it makes life meaningful." – Megan Conner Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom of 6, coach, and survivor, Megan Conner. Megan and I had a chat about her books, what inspires her mission to break generational cycles of trauma, leaving the Mormon church, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:Megan’s expe...

“Everyone really has the ability to be their healthiest and their happiest. And it can be enjoyable to get there.” – Deborah Charnes Today’s featured author is a certified yoga therapist, award-winning communications specialist, and holistic coach, Deborah Charnes. Deborah and I had a chat about her book, “From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram: Wisdom for Mind, Body and Spirit”, how our challenges ca...

“Think of how many jobs the internet created that didn't exist 30 years ago. Web designer…there's so many jobs now, and it's going to be the same with AI, there are going to be so many different jobs developed to merge with and move forward with AI that, I mean, we haven't even conceptualized because we don't know all the possibilities that there are for this technology.” – Richard Rosser Today’s...

“The physical body affects the mental body, and the mental body affects the physical body. They're connected.” - Brigitte MarsToday’s featured award-winning international bestselling author is a mom, grandmother, herbalist, natural food chef, and nutritional consultant of Natural Health with almost fifty years of experience, Brigitte Mars. Brigitte and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Na...

"You don't know who needs to hear what you've written." – Stephanie FegerToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, book marketing strategist, professional speaker, and the Founder & Chief Strategist of emPower PR Group, Stephanie Feger. Steph and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her strategic approach to book marketing, the significance of concentrating on wha...

"If you don't define to yourself what your goals are, you're going to end up serving someone else's goals, and that happens to a lot of people." – Dr. Michelle Rozen Today’s featured international bestselling author is a mom, wife, researcher, the most in-demand keynote speaker on change and growth in business and life, and America’s #1 expert on the psychology of change, Dr. Michelle Ro...

“Every breakthrough I've ever had in my whole life came from effective communication.” – Aurora WinterToday’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a mom, creative serial entrepreneur, grief coach, Thought Leader Launcher, TV producer, and sought-after speaker, Aurora Winter. Aurora and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of reinvention, and tons more!!! Key Things You...

"I was quiet and not wanting to share because it was some tragedy that happened in my life, and I didn't want to remember that. And looking back on that now, 12 plus years later, after that decade of silence, so to speak, I realized that this is God's story that he specifically gave to me." – Morgan McCarver Today’s featured Christian author is multi-award-winning ceramic artist, Morgan...

“When you really understand how to program your mind, the amount of being able to just enjoy life is incredible.” – Brandy Gillmore Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a world-renowned Mind-Body healing expert, TEDx speaker, and Hall of Fame martial artist, Brandy Gillmore. Brandy and I had a chat about her book, “Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body: You Can Be Your Own Cure”, h...

Anything that you wouldn't say to your best friend, stop saying it to yourself. Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, certified compassion coach, speaker, advocate for wives of heroes, and founder of the Service and Soul Community, Jenna Griffith. Jenna and I had a chat about her book, “Service and Soul: A Journey to Purpose for Military and First Responder Wives”, the importance of...

“Once I started making six figures working from home, I said, 'Hey, there's no turning back. I'm never going back into an office.” - Naresh VissaToday’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, curious workaholic, serial entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Krish Media & Marketing, Naresh Vissa. Naresh and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, how to stay productive when working...

"Storytelling helps the data go down." – Park HowellToday’s featured bookcaster is The World's Most Industrious Storyteller, TEDx speaker, and EMMY Award-Winning Brand Story Strategist, Park Howell. Park and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand”, the emotional impact of storytelling,...