Going North Podcast

"When you start to write, you're almost opening up this magic chest, gaining access to different parts of your brain that may not be available to you when you're speaking." - Lâle DavidsonToday’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, distinguished professor, and spellbinding storyteller, Lâle Davidson. Lâle and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, lessons learned from her s...

“Fat is God's most amazing fuel source.” – Dr. Cody Golman, D.C.Today’s featured author is a former Army tank commander, healer, entrepreneur, quantum life coach, and esteemed national lecturer, Dr. Cody Golman. Dr. Cody and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Four Secrets to Healthy Weight Loss: A Doctor-Developed and Patient-Proven Formula to Burn Fat and Maintain a Naturally Healthy Body...

“I've learned over the years to accept my imperfections and to just continue going forward.” – Kelly MajdanToday’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, and wellness advisor, Kelly Majdan. Kelly and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Lessons from the Obstacle Course: Five Strategies to Conquer the Muddy Fields of Life”, her journey from financial advisor to wellness advisor, and more...

“We have this terrible attitude that sacrifices are bad things. No, sacrifices are the things that make things meaningful to you." – August Turak Today’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a speaker, consultant, entrepreneur, and successful corporate executive, August Turak. August and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Not Less Than Everything: One Man’s Quest for Spiritual...

"You are far more powerful than you've been told. We have a sense of powerlessness now…I just want you to know that this power, which is usually denied by authority figures, is something you were born with." - Lynne McTaggartToday’s featured international bestselling award-winning author is a mom, wife, award-winning journalist, highly sought-after public speaker known as the metaphysica...

"I just started writing and next thing you know I have a manuscript in front of me." - Marianna BuffolinoToday’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, and appellate paralegal, Marianna Buffolino. Marianna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her writing process, balancing writing life with mom life, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Marianna...

“After speaking to the teacher…she made me realize that it is possible, just as long as I'm willing to keep honing my craft, taking rejections well, and just keep going.” – Liv ArnoldToday’s featured international award-winning author is a wife, cover girl, copywriter, mental health advocate, and freelancer, Liv Arnold. Liv and I talked about her books, transitioning from aspiring children's book...

"There can be many solutions to our financial problems, but most of us try to solve them by working more hours, and it's not an intelligent way of doing it. You have to work smarter, and the way you do it is to use your gift, use your talent." - Ken HondaToday’s featured international bestselling author is happiness expert, Zen Millionaire, and the first person from Japan to be voted int...

"You don't have to make big leaps to build confidence." – Sheena Yap ChanToday’s featured international Wall Street Journal bestselling bookcaster is keynote speaker, book marketing consultant, and confidence expert, Sheena Yap Chan. Sheena and I had a chat about her book, “The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within”, the importance of wom...

"Live the best life you can, then give it all away. We're called here to live a life that is more than just our own." - Ahmard VitalToday’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, consultant, international motivational speaker, entrepreneur, youth empowerment advocate, and sports writer, Ahmard Vital. Ahmard and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, the value of old conten...

"Even when things are not going right in your life, when they're going totally left and they're hard, it's still important for us to show up well and to be kind to others." - Dr. Lynita Mitchell-BlackwellToday’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, Intuitive Business Coach™, attorney, CPA, certified Christian life coach, and ordained minister, Dr. Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell. Dr. Ly...

“Start doing things and figure out what it is that you want to do that leans into your creativity.” – Rella B.Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom, a flight attendant, children's content creator, cow enthusiast, and imagination Catalyst, Rella B. Rella and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her battle-tested advice for aspiring authors, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspire...

"Be in the driver's seat when it comes to molding your career." – Venchele Saint DicToday’s featured bestselling author is a speaker, entrepreneur, freelance writer, future doctor, and the Founder of MESFAMI Care Inc., Venchele Saint Dic. Venchele and I had a chat about her book, “Passport To Self Discovery”, pursuing public health as a career, some of the lessons learned from traveling...

“You have to create an undying, almost unrealistic belief in yourself.” – Eliot MarshallToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a father, husband, entrepreneur, professional mixed martial artist, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and TEDx speaker, Eliot Marshall. Eliot and I had a chat about his book, “The Gospel of Fire: Strategies for Facing Your Fears, Confronting Your Demons, and Finding Your...

"When you know who you are, it doesn't matter what anyone else says." – Richard Kweku EzeAgu AkinyemiToday’s featured author is a husband, financial advisor, and visceral connections coach, Richard Kweku EzeAgu Akinyemi. Richard and I had a chat about his book, “Found My People: How Connecting To My Ancestral Roots Enriched My Life and Can Do The Same For You”, the importance of embracin...

“There are no limits. If you're still alive, no matter what you’ve been through, God (Source, Creation) has not finished with you yet.” - Melanie Tonia EvansToday’s featured international bestselling author is a mom, speaker, narcissistic abuse recovery expert, and the founder of the Quanta Freedom Healing Technique, Melanie Tonia Evans. Melanie and I had a chat about her book, “You Can Thrive Aft...

"I was meant to be given this gift to share for others to heal. My challenge was cancer, but everybody has a challenge, whether it's death, divorce, changing careers, disease, and it's all meant for our own healing.” – Jennifer GreenhutToday’s featured author is a wife, entrepreneur, actress, singer, songwriter, yoga teacher, and stage four triple negative breast cancer survivor, Jennifer Gre...

“Connect you to all of you.” - Janell WarkentinToday’s featured bookcaster is a mom, wife, thought healer, empath, seasoned intuitive energy healer, learning specialist, and professional horse trainer, Janell Warkentin. Janell and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “At the Red Barn ‘I Need a New Horse’”, lessons learned from her equine companions, how dyslexia became her superpower, and mor...

"I'm only positive because I got knocked down so hard a few different times in my life.” – Kate McKayToday’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is a mom, transformational speaker, business consultant, fitness guru, award-winning bodybuilder, and Certified High-Performance Coach, Kate McKay. Kate and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her approach to book writing, and more t...

“It doesn't have to take a long time. You just have to address the right problem in the right way.” - Mandy Barbee LanierToday’s featured author is wife, decorated performance coach, US Air Force veteran, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and the founder of Palladium Mind Inc., Mandy Barbee Lanier. Mandy and I had a fun on a bun hat about her 1st book, “The Enjoyment Gap: Realize Indestructible H...

The controllables are a big thing that people stress over. Focus less on the things that you have zero control over. Today’s featured author is a coach, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and tennis lover, Jeff Butorac. Jeff and I had a fun on a bun chat about his podcast, “Inner Rival: Silencing the Negativity Within”, the importance of adapting coaching methods to individual needs, the importance of...

"Fantasy is really healthy for the imagination…it allows people to escape and allows them to think of something different.” – Cyndi BrecToday’s featured author is a wife, mom, avid reader, fantasy enthusiast, and connoisseur of heart-fluttering tales, Cyndi Brec. Cyndi and I had a fun chat about her upcoming books, how dyslexia has been a superpower in her writing journey, how her novel serie...

“You can't win with everybody, but you can win with yourself, so why not bet on you?” – Karin FreelandToday’s featured award-winning bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, actress, recovered corporate workaholic, and multi-certified life reinvention coach, Karin Freeland. Karin and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Grab Life By the Dreams: The Essential Guide to Getting Unstuck and Living...

“Writing your story is an incredibly empowering act." – Alison WearingToday’s featured multiple award-winning bestselling author is playwright, performer, world traveler, yogi, writing coach, and the creator of Memoir Writing Ink, Alison Wearing. Alison and I had a fun on a bun good chat about her books, her journey to Iran, why storytelling is powerful, and more!  Key Things You’ll Learning:...

“I speak very vividly in the book about redemption, because my dad at one point did seek redemption, and God did give it to him. God gives everybody a second chance and he took it.” – Felicity NicoleToday’s featured international bestselling author is a mom, wife, mentor, keynote speaker, and the Creator & Editor-in-Chief of, “She Is You” magazine, Felicity Nicole. Felicity and I had a fun on...