Going North Podcast

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

March 18, 2024 41 mins

“Sometimes it's not about fixing it, even as a healer. It's just about listening and being that nonjudgmental space.” – Lisa Erickson

Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, energy worker, meditation teacher, workshop leader, and trainer, Lisa Erickson. Lisa and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, what led her to become an energy worker, her advice for aspiring spiritual entrepreneurs, and more!!

 

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"Respect needs to become a required standard in all homes." – Sabrina Osso

Today’s featured author is a professional dancer, dance instructor, TEDx speaker, real estate agent, consultant, and the Founder and CEO of Osso Safe, Sabrina Osso. Sabrina and I had a chat about her book, “Home Safe Home, For You and Me”, her journey from computer science to professional dancing, unveiling the path to safer homes, and tons more!!

 

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"The process of writing was very therapeutic for me. I'm a busy person, always doing, doing, doing, and when I was writing, I was in this place of meditation." - Dr. Audrey Birnbaum

Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, singer, and former award-winning pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Audrey Birnbaum. Dr. Audrey and I had a chat about her book, “American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy”, her transition from ...

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“Don't carry into tomorrow the things that have hurt you and weighed you down for today. Learn, take from it what you need, but let the rest go. You're too precious and too valuable to have your back broken by burdens you are not meant to bear." – Katherine Norland


Today’s featured international bestselling author is a mom, wife, award-winning actress, poet, filmmaker, and encouragement coach, Katherine Norland. Kat and I had a...

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"Detours are not dead ends." – Annie Meehan

Today’s featured international bestselling Christian author is a mom, wife, motivational keynote speaker, results consultant, certified coach, and mental wellness expert, Annie Meehan. Annie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the power of kindness, how Oprah's encouragement profoundly influenced her at 18, and more!!!

 

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How faith plays a major role in...

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"Sometimes it's not what you say, it's just being there." - June Kraholik Collins

Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, coach, and Master NLP Practitioner, June Kraholik Collins. June and I had a chat about her book, “Momma, You Don't Heal: For All the mothers struggling to rebuild their life and find purpose after child loss”, the significance of supportive communities, and more!!!

 

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June’s book writing...

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“Everything happens for us. We can either choose to become a victim of it, or we can choose to rise up." - Dawn Bates

Today’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is a mom, advocate, author coach, developmental editor, digital nomad, and Biographer for the Brave, Dawn Bates. Dawn and I had a chat about her book, “Tough To Talk: Reducing Male Suicide and Destroying the Stigma One Story at a Time”, faith, her writing process,...

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"Contemplative thought is the key to solving really hard problems, and you cannot rush that." – John Rossman

Today’s international bestselling author is keynote speaker, leadership development coach, business transformation advisor, a former Amazon leader, and Managing Partner at Rossman Partners, John Rossman. John and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyp...

“Remember how powerful you are and that you really can do anything you decide is important enough and achieve whatever you deem worthy.” – Kate Eckman

Today’s featured multi-award-winning author is a broadcast journalist, keynote speaker, meditation teacher, international TV personality, and a Columbia University–certified executive coach, Kate Eckman. Kate and I had a chat about her book, “The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System...

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"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 Davidson

Today’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 students, and tons more!!!

 

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“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”, the cosmic nature of life, and m...

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“I've learned over the years to accept my imperfections and to just continue going forward.” – Kelly Majdan

Today’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!!

 

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The...

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“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 Enlightenment”, the power of embracing ...

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"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 McTaggart

Today’s featured international bestselling award-winning author is a mom, wife, award-winning journalist, highly sought-after public speaker known as the metaphysical Rock star and the Madonna of the Quantum Wo...

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"I just started writing and next thing you know I have a manuscript in front of me." - Marianna Buffolino

Today’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!

 

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What inspired Marianna to become an author

How her Italian herit...

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“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 Arnold

Today’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 writer to penning erotic romance no...

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"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 Honda

Today’s featured international bestselling author is happiness expert, Zen Millionaire, and the first person from Japan to be voted into the Transformational Leadership Council, Ke...

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"You don't have to make big leaps to build confidence." – Sheena Yap Chan

Today’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 women supporting each other, and tons more!!

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"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 Vital

Today’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 content, why he still has faith in the next generat...

"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-Blackwell

Today’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. Lynita and I had a fun on a bun chat about her ...

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