Going North Podcast
Calling all aspiring authors and seasoned wordsmiths alike! This is your official invitation to live your best life and write the book that's burning inside you. The Going North Podcast is your one-stop shop for inspiration, information, and motivation on your author journey. Every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, host Dom Brightmon, the positive thought catalyst, bestselling author, and certified trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team chats with incredible authors from around the world. These inspiring guests share their unique stories, writing tips, and the power they've found in the written word. With each episode, you'll discover a treasure trove of wisdom, actionable advice, and heartfelt stories that will ignite your creativity and fuel your journey to get your own manuscript moving! But Going North isn't just about the craft – it's about you. Dom believes in the magic of "Advancing others to advance yourself," and this podcast is all about helping you become the best author and person you can be. So, grab your notebook, unleash your creativity, and get ready to be a part of something special. With Going North as your guide, you'll be well on your way to living your best life and sharing your story with the world. Ready to Go North? Subscribe today!
Episodes
“You don't have to suffer because others are suffering.” – Alison Lea Sher
Today’s featured fellow millennial bestselling author is journalist, editor, communications specialist, start-up catalyst, and cultural commentator, Alison Sher. Alison and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Social Contagion: Viral Ideologies & the Culture War for America's Future”, the impact of misinformation, why it’s important to have ope...
“Don't be afraid to set yourself up for success.” – Carla D. Bass
Today's featured multi-award-winning author is highly acclaimed speaker and retired Colonel of the USAF, Carla D. Bass. Carla and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Write to Influence!: Personnel Appraisals, Resumes, Awards, Grants, Scholarships, Internships, Reports, Bid Proposals, Web Pages, Marketing, and More”, why empathy is the cornerstone of effective ...
“Leadership is about the energy that we bring. Are we bringing a negative, toxic energy? Are we bringing an exhausted, burned out energy, a victim energy? Or are we bringing positivity and courage and empowerment?” – Alison C. Jones
Today’s featured #1 bestselling author is a mom, sustainable leadership strategist, keynote speaker, multi-certified Women's Leadership coach, and the CEO & Founder of GLOW (Growing the Leaders...
“Sometimes our nightmares are other people's dreams.” – Dwayne Morton
Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a resilience coach, inspirational speaker, international basketball player, and the founder of ShowUp2Win, Dwayne Morton. Dwayne and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “The Bounce Back Blueprint: Become Bulletproof”, surviving a rare cancer misdiagnosis, his daily resilience strategies, and more!!
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“When you really believe in what you're doing, you know how much of a difference that makes.” – Dr. Josh McConkey
Today’s featured bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author is a father, husband, former professor at Duke University, and a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Colonel Josh McConkey. Dr. Josh and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Be the Weight Behind the Spear”, leadership lessons from the mili...
“The reason why people want to be so perfect and have perfectionism isn't because they're scared of failure. They're scared of failing in front of other people.” – Roy Redd
Today’s featured #1 best-selling bookcaster is a business acquisition & growth strategist, performance coach, 2X TEDx speaker, and the Founder of Victory University, Roy Redd. Roy and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, building a strong personal bran...
“If you want to live a better way. I think you need to identify with how to give and how to pour into people's lives.” – Billy Fowler
Today’s featured bestselling author is a former HR executive, global movement leader, breakthrough strategist, and the creator of Overflow Nation, Billy Fowler. Billy and I had a chat about his book. “The Answer: Break Every Limit. Receive Every Blessing. This Time, the Abundance Stays”, his journey f...
“When you get mindful, it's so beautiful because you're saying, you know what? I'm worthy of being more than my repetitive thoughts.” – Jenny Garufi
Today’s featured international bestselling award-winning author is speaker, highly sought after intuitive, self-love activator, energy catalyst, and media personality, Jenny Garufi. Jenny and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “The 3 Minute Shower Reset: 21 Days to Inner Pea...
“I wanted to be an impact player. And what that meant to me was whatever time I'm given on the field, whenever I step on the field, that my presence will be known, felt, and seen.” – Phebe Trotman
Today’s featured bestselling author is an award-winning heart-centered entrepreneur, Hall of Fame soccer player, speaker, coach, mentor, and champion for personal growth, Phebe Trotman. Phebe and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books,...
Ep. 1018 – Brooklyn Born. Battle-Tested. Now, Mister Motivation with Shaun L. Murphy (@ShaunLMurphy)
“You want to fail fast, and you want to fail big, because that's how you get ultimately to your objective to accomplish your mission.” – Shaun L. Murphy
Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and US Army veteran, Shaun L. Murphy. Shaun and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Unbreakable Valor: Triumph Through the Soul of Resilience”, his inspiring journey from a challenging...
“How you show up in the world matters, so it is really a waste of time, effort, and resources to be communicating ineffectively.” – Naomi Carrington-Hockman, DTM
Today’s featured bestselling author is a 20-year US Army vet, mom, wife, world-renowned major transformation expert, international speaker, IT Defense Contractor, VFW Commander, and philanthropist, Naomi Carrington-Hockman, DTM. Naomi and I had a fun on a bun chat about he...
"I was told to slow down, and I did. And then the second I could run back to the hustle; I went back to it because that was where my identity was." – Dr. Portia Preston
Today’s featured author is 2x TEDx speaker, certified executive coach, researcher, an Associate Professor of Public Health, and CEO/Founder of Empowered to Exhale, Dr. Portia Preston. Dr. Portia and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Hustle, Flow, or Le...
“If you're not where you want to be, create a space to get to where you want to go.” – Dr. Shanea Clancy
Today’s featured international bestselling author is a wife, mom, keynote speaker, addiction/mental health expert, consultant, and forensic nurse turned mindset strategist, Dr. Shanea Clancy. Dr. Shanea and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Transforming Trauma into Triumph: How One Woman’s Harrowing Beginning Led Her to ...
“I faced a choice as a young man. I was either going to continue to pitch my fit and end up divorced, or I’m going to give God a chance. And in my arrogance, I told God I’d give Him a chance, and in His grace and kindness, He gave me a chance.” – Jim Tracy
Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a husband, grandfather, keynote speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, jet pilot, and one of the highest demand influencers on workplace c...
“We’re all going to ask ourselves, did I do enough? And at the end of the day, for me, it's what we leave behind that matters.” – Kira Hartley Klinger
Today’s featured author is a wife, grandmom, internet reseller, frequent auction offender, entrepreneur, and the fabric shaman, Kira Hartley Klinger. Kira and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, how she turned her side hustle into a thriving business, some WILD auction stories...
“Happy people focus on what they have, and unhappy people focus on what's missing.” – Andrew Byrnes Matthews
Today’s featured bestselling, award-winning author is a husband, international speaker, and accomplished artist, Andrew Matthews. Andrew and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, how he made his books accessible through illustrations, the value of taking life one day at a time, and more!!
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"Fear is the basis of negativity." – Amy Koford
Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, motivational speaker, and top-rated clinical hypnotist, Amy Koford. Amy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Hardwired to Rise: Live Fearlessly, Prosperously and Optimally!”, her journey from battling depression and anxiety to becoming a clinical hypnotist, the importance of self-love, and more!!
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How some pe...
“If you're going to create, open yourself up to different things that might come in that are outside of your design, because that's where the gifts come. And if you're not open to that, it's a lot tougher to create.” – Gregory Copploe
Today’s featured award-winning, bestselling author duo is a great mix of talent, business acumen, and storytelling. One is a mentor, educator, and certified Pilates & yoga instructor. Their tag pa...
“Anything that you're forcing is not going to be as good as what's coming naturally out of your heart and soul.” – Megan Michelle, PhD.
Today’s featured author is an award-winning leader and world traveler, Megan Michelle, PhD. Megan and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book series, “The SEAL Saga”, turning adversity into creativity, how she ensures realism in her stories, and more!!
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How Megan’s recove...
“Refine your game and make sure you know what you want going forward.” – Nadja Sayej
Today’s featured author is a celebrity interviewer, consultant, photographer, media consultant, Forbes fashion contributor, and the founder of ArtStars Agency, Nadja Sayej. Nadja and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, practical advice for creative professionals, navigating the challenges of the art and media worlds, and more!!
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