Going North Podcast

Dom Brightmon
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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!

  1. 3d ago

    Ep. 1122 – From Hollywood Sound Editor to Ground Zero Recovery Hero with Solange Schwalbe (@SchwalbeSolange)

    “We did it one chapter at a time. It was very difficult, but I needed to do it.” – Solange Schwalbe Today’s featured bestselling author is an Emmy-winning sound editor, educator, studio owner, and one of the only four female Ground Zero Cleanup Workers, Solange Schwalbe. Solange and I had a chat about her book, “I'm Not Supposed to Know This: An Unlikely Account of Ground Zero After the 9/11 Attacks”, why it took more than 20 years to write it, finding a path forward after intense trauma, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Solange’s background in film and how volunteering after 9/11 led to a cleanup job What really happened inside the Ground Zero cleanup pit that the public and media never witnessed Some of the dangerous realities of the 9/11 cleanup operation How she eventually got to finish her book Her advice for being an effective communicator Solange’s Site: https://imnotsupposedtoknowthis.com/ Solange‘s Book: https://a.co/d/090rtd5s The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 1112 – From Ground Zero to Financial and Spiritual Hero with Rev. Dr. Nicole B. Simpson (@nicolebsimpson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-ground-zero-to-financial-and-spiritual-hero-with-rev-dr-nicole-b-simpson-nicolebsimpson/ 965 – From Hollywood Writing Rooms to Writing Her Own Rules with Amy Suto (@Sutoscience): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-965-from-hollywood-writing-rooms-to-writing-her-own-rules-with-amy-suto-sutoscience/

    Ep. 1122 – From Hollywood Sound Editor to Ground Zero Recovery Hero with Solange Schwalbe (@SchwalbeSolange)

  2. 5d ago

    Ep. 1121 – Why You Must Design Your Book Cover First with Frank McKinney (@FrankMcKinney)

    “We don't change. We either redirect or reignite. In my case, I redirected self-destructive tendencies into constructive tendencies. And one of those constructive tendencies was writing books.” – Frank McKinney Today’s featured award-winning and international bestselling author is a father, husband, real estate artist, philanthro-capitalist, ultra-marathoner, aspirational speaker, and modern-day Renaissance man, Frank McKinney. Frank and I had a high-energy chat about his latest book, “Hell's Heaven: Is It Really Forever?”, how hope is the main theme that connects his books, going from a homeless teen to having a successful real estate career, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Frank overcame a troubled adolescence, homelessness, and a 1.8 GPA to become a successful real estate entrepreneur How he developed a nine-step approach to navigating life's challenges after facing a serious blood disease Why he doesn’t believe in writer's block Why your book's greatest success may be the lives it changes rather than the copies it sells Why exercising your risk-taking muscle is essential for continued growth Frank’s Site: https://frank-mckinney.com/ Frank’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001HCVBEY/allbooks The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 1096 – Beating Resistance and Turning Setbacks Into Literary Breakthroughs with Steven Pressfield (@SPressfield): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/beating-resistance-and-turning-setbacks-into-literary-breakthroughs-with-steven-pressfield-spressf/ 691 – How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-691-how-to-spark-your-heart-and-ignite-your-life-with-hilary-decesare-hilarydecesare/ 1091 – From Reluctant Realtor to Real Estate Royalty with Debbi DiMaggio (@DebbiDiMaggio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-reluctant-realtor-to-generational-real-estate-success-with-debbi-dimaggio-debbidimaggio/ 309 – Home Worthy with Sandra Rinomato (@SandraRinomato): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-309-home-worthy-with-sandra-rinomato-sandrarinomato/ 1040 – Wake Up the Lion & Rewrite Your Rock Bottom with Rory Paquette (@rorypaquette): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1040-wake-up-the-lion-rewrite-your-rock-bottom-with-rory-paquette-rorypaquette/ 1063 – How Embracing Discomfort Can Lead to Amazing Adventures with Alex Boylan (@alexboylan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1063-how-embracing-discomfort-can-lead-to-amazing-adventures-with-alex-boylan-alexboylan/ 786 – Claim Your Inner Warrior Badass with Kate McKay: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-786-claim-your-inner-warrior-badass-with-kate-mckay-katemckay18/ 242 – The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield (@James_Redfield): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/242-the-celestine-prophecy-by-james-redfield-james_redfield/ 1048 – Steward Your Stories and Create a Lasting Legacy Forged From Fire with Dr. Charles Thomas Jr.: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1048-steward-your-stories-and-create-a-lasting-legacy-forged-from-fire-with-dr-charles-thomas/ 751 – Do Something Hard & Be Happier with Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-751-do-something-hard-like-a-spartan-and-be-happier-with-joe-de-sena-realjoedesena/ 327 – The Go-Giver Way of Elite Performance with Bob Burg (@BobBurg): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-327-the-go-giver-way-of-elite-performance-with-bob-burg-bobburg/

    Ep. 1121 – Why You Must Design Your Book Cover First with Frank McKinney (@FrankMcKinney)

  3. Oct 19

    Ep. 1120 – From Surviving a Missile Strike to Meeting Saddam Hussein with Amjad Tadros (@amtadros)

    “Our job is not to make the audience believe in one thing or another. In fact, the worst kind of story you do as a journalist is a story that you make to prove a point. And that's not a good idea. Our job is just to report the truth.” – Amjad Tadros Today’s featured author is a former CBS News/60 Minutes producer, four-time Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist, and media entrepreneur, Amjad M. Tadros. Amjad and I had a chat about his book, “The Fixer: A Journalist’s Accidental Journey Through the Middle East”, the risks journalists face covering conflict, why he interviewed Osama bin Laden’s former bodyguard, becoming a date farmer, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: How an unexpected opportunity led to a 33-year career in investigative journalism How history helps others to understand today’s conflicts in the Middle East What investigative journalists can teach us about courage, curiosity, and persistence The importance of listening to different perspectives without compromising the truth Why authentic human storytelling remains valuable in the age of AI Amjad’s Site: https://www.amjadtadros.com/ Amjad’s Book: https://a.co/d/01zTlFpc The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 433 – Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes with Ira Rosen: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-433-ticking-clock-behind-the-scenes-at-60-minutes-with-ira-rosen/ 825 – One Woman's Story of Survival & Courageous Leadership in Syria with Dr. Amani Ballour (@AmaniBallour): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-825-one-womans-story-of-survival-courageous-leadership-in-syria-with-dr-amani-ballour-am/ 807 – Inside The Mind of The Author Activist with Dawn Bates (@msdawnbates33): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-807-inside-the-mind-of-the-author-activist-with-dawn-bates-msdawnbates33/ 455 – Andean Adventures with Allan J. “Alonzo” Wind (@galacticemp): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-455-andean-adventures-with-allan-j-alonzo-wind-galacticemp/ 628 – Inside the Secret World of Corporate Spying with Robert Kerbeck (@robertkerbeck): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-628-inside-the-secret-world-of-corporate-spying-with-robert-kerbeck-robertkerbeck/

    Ep. 1120 – From Surviving a Missile Strike to Meeting Saddam Hussein with Amjad Tadros (@amtadros)

  4. Oct 12

    Ep. 1119 – From Chasing Success to Healing the Wounds of Ambition with Mandy Tang

    “I had overridden my own intuition and inner guidance for so long in favor of achievement and looking good to the outside I honestly didn’t even know which way was up.” – Mandy Tang Today’s featured fellow bestselling bookcaster is a wife, mom, career coach, holistic healer, and content creator, Mandy Tang. Mandy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Heal Your Career Wounds: Navigating the Trauma of Today’s Workplace”, the 200 early-morning writing sessions behind her first book, embracing your good weird, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What led Mandy to become an entrepreneur How spiritual training helped her address the deeper emotional challenges behind career struggles Her candid advice to aspiring authors and what she learned after publishing her 1st book Her two major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcast Mandy’s Site: https://www.mandytang.co/ Mandy’s Book: https://a.co/d/026XvHWq The Career Coach Mandy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-career-coach-mandy-podcast/id1765208369 The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You May Also Like… 579 – The Power to Speak Naked with Tyler Foley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-579-the-power-to-speak-naked-with-tyler-foley-dropthemicstf/ 817 – How Can Awkwardness Lead to Personal Growth and Self-Awareness with Henna Pryor: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-817-how-can-awkwardness-lead-to-personal-growth-and-self-awareness-with-henna-pryor/ 1110 – You're Allowed To Quit and Create Something Better with Kate Kayaian: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/youre-allowed-to-quit-and-create-something-better-with-kate-kayaian-kate_kayaian/ 535 – The Phoenix Career Principles with Tony Pisanelli: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-535-the-phoenix-career-principles-with-tony-pisanelli/ 336.5 – Own Your Career Own Your Life with Andy Storch (@AndyStorch): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3365-h2h-special-own-your-career-own-your-life-with-andy-storch-andystorch/ 632 – The Career Toolkit with Mark Herschberg: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-632-the-career-toolkit-with-mark-herschberg-careertoolkitbk/ 962 – How Confusion Can Lead To Peace, Personal Growth, and Self-discovery with Giovanna Silvestre (@ConfusedGirlLA): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-962-how-confusion-can-lead-to-peace-personal-growth-and-self-discovery-with-giovanna-silvest/ 850 – How to Discover Your Untapped Magic with Chloe Panta: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-850-how-to-discover-your-untapped-magic-with-chloe-panta-chloepanta/ 1053 – From Chick-fil-A to Full-Time Business Coach with Jacob Karnes: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1053-from-chick-fil-a-to-full-time-business-coach-with-jacob-karnes-jacobkarnes/ 496 – So Empowered with Lillian So (@SOfitSF): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-496-so-empowered-with-lillian-so-sofitsf/ 1097 – Finding Satori Through Energy Intelligence with Janell Rae: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/finding-satori-through-energy-intelligence-with-janell-rae-janellwarkentin/ 613 – Radical Intuition with Kim Chestney: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-613-radical-intuition-with-kim-chestney-kimchestney/ 928 – The Little Book of Big Dreams with Isa Adney (@IsaAdney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-928-the-little-book-of-big-dreams-with-isa-adney-isaadney/ 1115 – From Burned-Out Educational Leader to Boundless Creative Mompreneur with Nataliya Falevich: https://shorturl.at/uHRez

    Ep. 1119 – From Chasing Success to Healing the Wounds of Ambition with Mandy Tang

  5. Oct 10

    Ep. 1118 – From Facing Death to Becoming a Hay House Author with Laurie Smith (@ls_lauriesmith)

    “We have this capacity for deep peace, deep calm, deep knowing of who we are, deep connection with our callings and our gifts. And that's all within us, just waiting to be accessed.” – Laurie Smith Today’s featured bookcaster is a wife, mom, speaker, workshop facilitator, multi-certified Life Coach, Certified NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, and the founder of DreamCatching™, Laurie Smith. Laurie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Flow Habit: Creating Peace, Passion, Purpose, and Everyday Miracles”, dealing with a 20,000+ feet near-death experience, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What flow is and how it can arise in everyday activities How a daily writing challenge helped Laurie reconnect with her creativity What led to her securing a book deal with Hay House What coaching client experience she had that upped her game as a coach Three major lessons she learned from starting, growing, and running her podcast Laurie’s Site: https://www.lauriesmith.com/ Laurie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BBYSGZXV/allbooks Laurie’s Podcast, “The Flow Habit”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flow-habit-podcast-flow-state-creativity-get/id1798335678 The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 820 – How to Sculpt Your Future Through Flowdreaming with Summer McStravick (@flowdreaming): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-820-how-to-sculpt-your-future-through-flowdreaming-with-summer-mcstravick-flowdreaming/ 613 – Radical Intuition with Kim Chestney: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-613-radical-intuition-with-kim-chestney-kimchestney/ 983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell (@saracconnell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/ 975 – Awaken The Authentic & Connected Author Within with Inna Segal: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-975-awaken-the-authentic-connected-author-within-with-inna-segal-innasegalauthor/ 328 – The Greatest Secret with Hale Dwoskin (@sedonamethod): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-328-the-greatest-secret-with-hale-dwoskin-sedonamethod/ 875 – How To Unlock Your True Potential Through Empowerment with Laura Brennan Ballet: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-875-how-to-you-unlock-your-true-potential-through-empowerment-with-laura-brennan-ballet/ 777 – Attract & Manifest Good Luck with Victoria Marie Gallagher: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-777-attract-manifest-good-luck-with-victoria-marie-gallagher-loahypnotist/ 1093 – From Mexican Jumping Beans to Bestselling Guidebooks with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-mexican-jumping-beans-to-bestselling-guidebooks-with-elizabeth-hamilton-guarino-besteveryou/ 984 – Art for Your Sanity with Susan Hensley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-984-art-for-your-sanity-with-susan-hensley/ 938 – How to Create a More Colorful and Fulfilling Life with Debbie R. Weiss: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-938-how-to-create-a-more-colorful-and-fulfilling-life-with-debbie-r-weiss/ 978 – The Authentic Alchemy Path to Find Who You Are with Lenore Kantor: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-978-the-authentic-alchemy-path-to-find-who-you-are-with-lenore-kantor-lkantor/ 475 – Divine Genius with Adam Hall: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-475-divine-genius-with-adam-hall/ 1095 – From Tap Dancing World Records to Healing Ancestral Trauma with Heather Ann Ferri: https://shorturl.at/fqtzS

    Ep. 1118 – From Facing Death to Becoming a Hay House Author with Laurie Smith (@ls_lauriesmith)

  6. Oct 5

    Ep. 1117 – From Writing Alone to Building a Thriving Author Community with Dianna Gunn (@DiannaLGunn)

    “We think of writing as something that happens in isolation, but writing really is best when it's done in community, when you have someone to bounce ideas off of, when you can have that back and forth that gets out of your own head and gives you fresh perspectives you probably wouldn't have thought of.” – Dianna Gunn Today’s featured author is a freelance writer, and the CEO and founder of Weeknight Writers, Dianna Gunn. Dianna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, how a friend’s suggestion reshaped her story, the risks of book bans, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How a Christmas gift inspired Dianna’s gothic horror novel, “Woman of Sorrow and Blood” Why authors need to be part of a creative community How she built Weeknight Writers into an inclusive virtual home for writers Her advice for aspiring writers Dianna’s Site: https://authordiannagunn.com/ Dianna’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B06Y5WHB7C/allbooks Weeknight Writers:  https://weeknightwriters.com/ The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 392 – Chasing the Captain with Terry Shepherd (@TheTShepherd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-392-chasing-the-captain-with/ 999 – How Storytelling, Unicorns & Coffee Brew More Life Magic with Gwen Tolios (@GwenTolios): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-999-how-storytelling-unicorns-coffee-brew-more-life-magic-with-gwen-tolios-gwentolios/ 375 – Aces High, Jokers Wild with O. E. Tearmann (@ETearmann): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-375-aces-high-jokers-wild-with-o-e-tearmann-etearmann/ 1045 – Transforming Disney Dreams Into Dark Romance Novels with Bria Rose: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1045-transforming-disney-dreams-into-dark-romance-novels-with-bria-rose/ 1009 – From Open-Heart Surgery to Creating Unique Reading Experiences with Megan Michelle PhD.: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1009-from-open-heart-surgery-to-creating-unique-reading-experiences-with-megan-michelle-phd/ 750 – Surviving Human Trafficking & Finding Purpose with Amanda Blackwood (@DetailedPieces): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-750-surviving-human-trafficking-finding-purpose-with-amanda-blackwood-detailedpieces/ 873 – From Broken Places to Booming Business with Rachel Thompson (@RachelintheOC): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-873-from-broken-places-to-booming-business-with-rachel-thompson-rachelintheoc/ 312 – Reader to Dark Fantasy Writer with Liz Butcher (@lunaloveliz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-312-reader-to-dark-fantasy-writer-with-liz-butcher-lunaloveliz/ 969 – Music, Memoirs, and Making a Difference As a Disability Advocate with Jenna Udenberg: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-969-music-memoirs-and-making-a-difference-as-a-disability-advocate-with-jenna-udenberg/ 694 – Every Body Holds a Story with Marsha Vanwynsberghe (@Marsha_vanw): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-694-every-body-holds-a-story-with-marsha-vanwynsberghe-marsha_vanw/ 869 – Author vs. AI with Alison McBain (@AlisonMcBain): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-869-author-vs-ai-with-alison-mcbain-alisonmcbain/ 947 – Edgy Empathy with Tuula Costelloe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-947-edgy-empathy-with-tuula-costelloe/ 946 – How Stories Drive Impact and Inspire Action with Autumn Karen (@autumncarrying): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-946-how-stories-drive-impact-and-inspire-action-with-autumn-karen-autumncarrying/

    Ep. 1117 – From Writing Alone to Building a Thriving Author Community with Dianna Gunn (@DiannaLGunn)

  7. Sep 26

    Ep. 1116 – Make Your Story Matter with Abbie Emmons (@abbieemmonsx)

    “Tap into your own inner creativity. It's there. It's always has been there, and your story matters.” – Abbie Emmons Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a writing coach, storyteller, and creator of YouTube's most-watched creative writing channel, Abbie Emmons. Abbie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Make Your Story Matter: An Interactive Guide to Unlocking Your Brain's Storytelling Power and Writing a Book Readers Love”, her journey from teen blogger to published novelist, morning writing habits, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How growing up in a creative and entrepreneurial family led Abbie to become an author What helped her to generate a large number of initial reviews for her 1st book that now has over 2.2K reviews The key to creating relatable characters that resonate with readers How writing nonfiction taught her the importance of simplifying complex topics and deciding what information to exclude Three major lessons she learned from starting, growing, and running her podcast Abbie’s Site: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/make-your-story-matter Abbie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07RS9LBPF/allbooks Abbie’s Podcast, “The Kate and Abbie Show”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kate-and-abbie-show/id1501883200 The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 242 – The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield (@James_Redfield): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/242-the-celestine-prophecy-by-james-redfield-james_redfield/ 1096 – Beating Resistance and Turning Setbacks Into Literary Breakthroughs with Steven Pressfield: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/beating-resistance-and-turning-setbacks-into-literary-breakthroughs-with-steven-pressfield-spressf/ 880 – Success Insights from a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author with Christopher Greyson (@Chris_Greyson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-880-success-insights-from-a-wall-street-journal-bestselling-author-with-christopher-greyson/ 477 – P.S. You're a Genius with Kelly Trach (@kellytrach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-477-ps-youre-a-genius-with-kelly-trach-kellytrach/ 928 – The Little Book of Big Dreams with Isa Adney (@IsaAdney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-928-the-little-book-of-big-dreams-with-isa-adney-isaadney/ 983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/ 1100 – The Burning Ground and the Courage to Live Your Greatest Story with Celinne Da Costa (@CelinneDaCosta): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/the-burning-ground-and-the-courage-to-live-your-greatest-story-with-celinne-da-costa-celinnedacost/ 965 – From Hollywood Writing Rooms to Writing Her Own Rules with Amy Suto (@Sutoscience): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-965-from-hollywood-writing-rooms-to-writing-her-own-rules-with-amy-suto-sutoscience/ 1029 – Unlock Your Creativity & Make Life Your Biggest Art Project with Pia Mailhot-Leichter (@pialeichter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1029-unlock-your-creativity-make-life-your-biggest-art-project-with-pia-mailhot-leichter-p/ #Bonus Ep. – From Idea to Finished Manuscript with Chandler Bolt (@self_pub_school): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-from-idea-to-finished-manuscript-with-chandler-bolt-self_pub_school/ 670 – The Bestselling Book Formula with Honorée Corder (@Honoree): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-670-the-bestselling-book-formula-with-honoree-corder-honoree/

    Ep. 1116 – Make Your Story Matter with Abbie Emmons (@abbieemmonsx)

  8. Sep 21

    Ep. 1115 – From Burned-Out Educational Leader to Boundless Creative Mompreneur with Nataliya Falevich

    "Don't wait for your life to become less busy before you honor your creativity." – Nataliya Falevich Today’s featured author is a mompreneur, speech-language pathologist, artist, and speaker, Nataliya Falevich. Nataliya and I had a fun on a bun chat about her 1st book, “Velvet Blade: Requiem for Captivity”, her journey from immigrating from Moscow at 22 to earning three master's degrees while raising three children, why burnout can be a signal that transformation is overdue, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How a single, honest moment of self-reflection can become the catalyst for a complete life reinvention What Nataliya learned about herself while writing her book Why writing a book can be a tool for your personal growth Some insights on how to honor your creativity as a busy parent Nataliya’s Site: https://nataliyafalevich.com/ Nataliya’s Books: https://a.co/d/0aUERYPW The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 913 – How a Master's Thesis Became a Published Novel with Kristina Smeriglio (@kristysmeriglio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-913-how-a-masters-thesis-became-a-published-novel-with-kristina-smeriglio-kristysmeriglio/ 1110 – You're Allowed To Quit and Create Something Better with Kate Kayaian (@kate_kayaian): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/youre-allowed-to-quit-and-create-something-better-with-kate-kayaian-kate_kayaian/ 884 – How to Go From Stuck to Unstoppable with Murielle Marie Ungricht: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-884-how-to-go-from-stuck-to-unstoppable-with-murielle-marie-ungricht/ 727 – Personal Growth Through Intentional Living & Interior Design with Shana Francesca: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-727-personal-growth-through-intentional-living-interior-design-with-shana-francesca/ 1100 – The Burning Ground and the Courage to Live Your Greatest Story with Celinne Da Costa (@CelinneDaCosta): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/the-burning-ground-and-the-courage-to-live-your-greatest-story-with-celinne-da-costa-celinnedacost/ 1029 – Unlock Your Creativity & Make Life Your Biggest Art Project with Pia Mailhot-Leichter (@pialeichter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1029-unlock-your-creativity-make-life-your-biggest-art-project-with-pia-mailhot-leichter-p/ 1008 – From Art Critic to Celebrity Insider with Nadja Sayej (@nadjasayej): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1008-from-art-critic-to-celebrity-insider-with-nadja-sayej-nadjasayej/ 1045 – Transforming Disney Dreams Into Dark Romance Novels with Bria Rose: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1045-transforming-disney-dreams-into-dark-romance-novels-with-bria-rose/ 963 – Navigating Creative Doubt to Reach the Publishing Promised Land with J.F. Monroe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-963-navigating-creative-doubt-to-reach-the-publishing-promised-land-with-jf-monroe/ 1068 – Blending Entrepreneurial Drive with High-Octane Romantic Suspense with Lori Zoss: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1068-blending-entrepreneurial-drive-with-high-octane-romantic-suspense-with-lori-zoss/ 780 – She is You with Felicity Nicole: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-780-she-is-you-with-felicity-nicole/ 965 – From Hollywood Writing Rooms to Writing Her Own Rules with Amy Suto (@Sutoscience): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-965-from-hollywood-writing-rooms-to-writing-her-own-rules-with-amy-suto-sutoscience/

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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!

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