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. 1d ago

    Ep. 1114 – From Side Hustle to Global Franchise with Michael Black

    “Your success is determined by your need. How badly do you want it? That's what really gets you to where you want to be.” – Michael Black Today’s featured bestselling author is an entrepreneur, and Founder and CEO of Success Tutoring, Michael Black. Michael and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Millionaire Tutor: Escape Your Soul-Crushing 9-to-5 by Building an Outrageously Profitable Tutoring Business!”, his journey from selling keyboard covers in grade school to building an international tutoring franchise, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Michael to become an author and publish his book What motivated him to start his tutoring franchise, Success Tutoring Why authenticity is required for business success What major setback actually was a setup for Michael‘s success Some tips for franchise owners and those considering buying a franchise Michael’s Site: https://www.successtutoring.com/ Michael’s Book: https://a.co/d/0iuVoblN 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… 281 – No More Average with Andy Audate (@andyaudate): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/281-no-more-average-with-andy-audate-andyaudate/ 1053 – From Chick-fil-A to Full-Time Business Coach with Jacob Karnes (@jacobkarnes): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1053-from-chick-fil-a-to-full-time-business-coach-with-jacob-karnes-jacobkarnes/ 637 – The Rough Guide to Awesome Leadership with Elena Agaragimova (@elenaagaragi): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-637-the-rough-guide-to-awesome-leadership-with-elena-agaragimova-elenaagaragi/ 1082 – Reclaim What Lights You Up & Dominate Your Next Chapter with Sheekha Singh (@ssheekha): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1082-reclaim-what-lights-you-up-dominate-your-next-chapter-with-sheekha-singh-ssheekha/ 1022 – Embrace Imperfection, Execute Relentlessly, & Embrace Your Inner Underdog with Roy Redd (@royredd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1022-embrace-imperfection-execute-relentlessly-embrace-your-inner-underdog-with-roy-redd/ 139 - Take Focused Action & Get Results with Brian J. Olds (@BSNSpeaks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/139-take-focused-action-get-results-with-brian-j-olds-bsnspeaks/ #GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 5 – Money Honey with Rachel Richards (@MoneyHoneyRach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-5-money-honey-with-rachel-richards-moneyhoneyrach/ 1002 – Why Living With Intention Is The Key to Mastering Life with Bianca D'Alessio: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1002-why-living-with-intention-is-the-key-to-mastering-life-with-bianca-dalessio/ 959 – How Networking Can Unlock & Advance Your Professional Growth with Michael Morgan: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-959-how-networking-can-unlock-advance-your-professional-growth-with-michael-morgan/ 518 – Launch With God with Zach Windahl (@zachwindahl): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-518-launch-with-god-with-zach-windahl-zachwindahl/ 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/ 501 – Everyone Is an Entrepreneur with Gregory Diehl (@GregoryVDiehl): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-501-everyone-is-an-entrepreneur-with-gregory-diehl-gregoryvdiehl/

    Ep. 1114 – From Side Hustle to Global Franchise with Michael Black

  2. 5d ago

    Ep. 1113 – Using Empathy to Transform Pain Into Public Good with Liz Moyer Benferhat (@WeHealforAll)

    “Emotions aren't here just to overwhelm us. They're actually here to guide us.” – Liz Moyer Benferhat Today’s featured fellow bestselling bookcaster is a wife, mom, empath, changemaker, teacher, facilitator, and sustainable development practitioner, Liz Moyer Benferhat. Liz and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “When the World Hurts: Why the World’s Pain Makes Sense—and What You Can Do About It”, the importance of emotional intelligence in polarized times, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How feeling the world's pain led Liz from traditional nonprofit work to a more spiritual, healing-centered approach Her approach to her transition from a stable job to entrepreneurship Her personal strategy for connecting with family members who have different political views Three major lessons she learned from starting, growing, and running her podcast Liz’s Site: https://www.wehealforall.com/ Liz’s Book: https://a.co/d/00Lzebc5 Liz’s Podcast, “We Heal For All”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-heal-for-all-the-collective-healing-podcast/id1886244501 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… 800 – The Power of Eight with Lynne McTaggart (@LynneMcTaggart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-800-the-power-of-eight-with-lynne-mctaggart-lynnemctaggart/ #FourFoldFormula Ep. – Waiting for Half-and-Half with Gina Lobito: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-waiting-for-half-and-half-with-gina-lobito/ 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/ 169 - The Second Wave with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/169-the-second-wave-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/ 661 – Inner Medicine with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-661-inner-medicine-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/ 495 – Divine Mother Healing with Connie Huebner (@AskDivineMother): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-495-divine-mother-healing-with-connie-huebner-askdivinemother/ 633 – Remembering Qualities of Your Soul with Dr. Paul Hannah: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-633-remembering-qualities-of-your-soul-with-dr-paul-hannah/ 262 – Live Inspired with Laura Staley (@laura_cherish): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/262-live-inspired-with-laura-staley-laura_cherish/ 1095 – From Tap Dancing World Records to Healing Ancestral Trauma with Heather Ann Ferri: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-tap-dancing-world-records-to-healing-ancestral-trauma-with-heather-ann-ferri/ 1111 – Choosing Peace Through Loss, Change, and Life's Unexpected Turns with Dr. Katie Eastman: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/choosing-peace-through-loss-change-and-lifes-unexpected-turns-with-dr-katie-eastman/ 1093 – From Mexican Jumping Beans to Bestselling Guidebooks with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino (@BestEverYou): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-mexican-jumping-beans-to-bestselling-guidebooks-with-elizabeth-hamilton-guarino-besteveryou/ 982 – Turning Trauma Into Triumph Through Storytelling with Marcy Pusey: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-982-turning-trauma-into-triumph-through-storytelling-with-marcy-pusey/

    Ep. 1113 – Using Empathy to Transform Pain Into Public Good with Liz Moyer Benferhat (@WeHealforAll)

  3. Sep 5

    Ep. 1112 – From Ground Zero to Financial and Spiritual Hero with Rev. Dr. Nicole B. Simpson (@nicolebsimpson)

    “Lead them to Christ, not to you. Or you will burn yourself out quick, fast, and in a hurry.” – Rev. Dr. Nicole B. Simpson Today’s featured bestselling and multi-award-winning author is a 9/11 survivor, TEDx speaker, thought leader, philanthropist, and the founder and CEO of Harvest Wealth Financial, Rev. Dr. Nicole B. Simpson, CFP®. Rev. Dr. Nicole and I had a chat about her books, her remarkable journey from escaping the 73rd floor of Tower Two of the World Trade Center to building a ministry and financial practice, leadership lessons from the pulpit, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What it was like being on the 73rd floor of Tower Two during the 9/11 attacks The importance of financial literacy and economic justice in underserved communities How her first book led to a paid speaking opportunity and some of what she’s learned since then Rev. Dr. Nicole’s disciplined approach to writing and how she coaches other authors to structure their process Her top 3 leadership lessons from being a pastor Rev. Dr. Nicole’s Site: https://www.nicolebsimpson.com/ Rev. Dr. Nicole’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00345M1UK/allbooks Rev. Dr. Nicole’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/FbAAjyROLoE?si=6XF1ohJBvG-vnauZ 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… 1065 – Leadership Lessons from the Black Church with L. Michelle Smith (@lmichellespeaks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1065-leadership-lessons-from-the-black-church-with-l-michelle-smith-lmichellespeaks/ 225 – Empowered to Win with Rev. Allison G. Daniels (@AllisonDaniels9): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/225-empowered-to-win-with-rev-allison-g-daniels-allisondaniels9/ #GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 2 - Building An Economic Legacy with Antonio T. Smith Jr. (@TheATSJr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-2-building-an-economic-legacy-with-antonio-t-smith-jr-theatsjr/ 658 – How to Make Your Money Grow Like Trees Through Biblical Principles with Angela and Charles Todd (@moneymike_gang): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-658-how-to-make-your-money-grow-like-trees-through-biblical-principles-with-angela-and-charles-todd-moneymike_gang/ 1056 – Faith Driven Leadership Tips for Living a Both/And Life with Dr. Kevin Foreman (@bishopforeman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1056-faith-driven-leadership-tips-for-living-a-bothand-life-with-dr-kevin-foreman-bishopfo/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – Happy Money with Ken Honda: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-happy-money-with-ken-honda-kenhondahappy/ 1016 – Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go? with Dr. Portia Preston: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1016-hustle-flow-or-let-it-go-with-dr-portia-preston/ 497 – The Financial Mindset Fix with Joyce Marter (@Joyce_Marter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-497-the-financial-mindset-fix-with-joyce-marter-joyce_marter/ 100 - Habits of Highly Broke People with Dipo Adesina: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/100-habits-of-highly-broke-people-with-dipo-adesina-dipo_adesina/ 1083 – Can't Break Me with Kevin “KAYR” Robinson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1083-cant-break-me-with-kevin-kayr-robinson/ 295.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – Kingdom Stewardship with Cheing Laron: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2955-charm-city-bonus-episode-kingdom-stewardship-with-cheing-laron-eagleswingscls/ 1099 – A Charge to Keep with Rev. Kevin T. Taylor: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/a-charge-to-keep-with-rev-kevin-t-taylor/

    Ep. 1112 – From Ground Zero to Financial and Spiritual Hero with Rev. Dr. Nicole B. Simpson (@nicolebsimpson)

  4. Aug 27

    Ep. 1111 – Choosing Peace Through Loss, Change, and Life's Unexpected Turns with Dr. Katie Eastman

    "Never underestimate yourself because the things that you think you're bad at now, you can be great at later." – Dr. Katie Eastman Today’s featured bestselling author is a licensed psychotherapist, master grief coach, global keynote speaker, compassionate change coach, organizational change consultant, and Co-Founder of the Best Ever You Network, Dr. Katie Eastman. Dr. Katie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “The Peace Guidebook: How to Cultivate Hope, Healing, and Harmony for the Good of Humankind”, the peaceful pause technique, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How meeting the pioneer of the Five Stages of Grief inspired Dr. Katie to focus on how to live What it was like to co-author another book with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino How faith plays a major role in both her life and work What kids know about peace that adults forget What major setback actually helped her to create more success Dr. Katie’s Site: https://www.percolatepeace.com/ Dr. Katie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D1L9PV1R/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… 1093 – From Mexican Jumping Beans to Bestselling Guidebooks with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino (@BestEverYou): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-mexican-jumping-beans-to-bestselling-guidebooks-with-elizabeth-hamilton-guarino-besteveryou/ 1003 – From Orphan to United Nations Peacekeeper with Christine Sadry: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1003-from-orphan-to-united-nations-peacekeeper-with-christine-sadry/ 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/ 434 – A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace with Claude AnShin Thomas: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-434-a-soldiers-journey-from-war-to-peace-with-claude-anshin-thomas/ 983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell (@saracconnell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/ 681 – Make Someone's Moment Through Podcasting with Kelly Smith: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-681-make-someones-moment-through-podcasting-with-kelly-smith/ 836 – The 6% Club with Dr. Michelle Rozen (@DrMichelleRozen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-836-the-6-club-with-dr-michelle-rozen-drmichellerozen/ 378 – “Writing Adventures with The Dialogue Doctor” with Jeff Elkins (@Jffelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-378-writing-adventures-with-the-dialogue-doctor-with-jeff-elkins-jffelkins/ 586 – Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children’s Books with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-586-flipping-bad-situations-into-joyful-childrens-books-with-violet-lemay-violetlemay/ 785 – The Enjoyment Gap with Mandy Barbee Lanier (@mandyblanier): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-785-the-enjoyment-gap-with-mandy-barbee-lanier-mandyblanier/ 75 - Life Falls Apart, But You Don't Have To with Julie Potiker (@JuliePotiker): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/75-life-falls-apart-but-you-dont-have-to-with-julie-potiker-juliepotiker/ 263 – The Power of a Peaceful Woman with Jennifer Forster: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/263-the-power-of-a-peaceful-woman-with-jennifer-forster/ 678 – The Profit of Kindness with Jill Lublin (@JillLublin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-678-the-profit-of-kindness-with-jill-lublin-jilllublin/

    Ep. 1111 – Choosing Peace Through Loss, Change, and Life's Unexpected Turns with Dr. Katie Eastman

  5. Aug 23

    Ep. 1110 – You're Allowed To Quit and Create Something Better with Kate Kayaian (@kate_kayaian)

    “Where people get stuck is when they find themselves doing a lot of what I call ‘rocking chair tasks,’ which are those things where, like, you feel like you're in motion, but you're not going anywhere.” – Kate Kayaian Today’s featured fellow bestselling bookcaster is a former professional concert cellist, coach, keynote speaker, career strategist, and President and Artistic Director of the Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra, Kate Kayaian. Kate and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers,” her journey from questioning her classical music career to coaching creatives through mental blocks, the power of journaling, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What led Kate to choose the cello and go pro with playing it A powerful question for determining what's truly important in your life The crucial time awareness technique she used for staying focused and productive during her book writing process What it means to truly go beyond your potential   Kate’s Site: https://katekayaian.com/ Kate’s Book: https://a.co/d/0jb8T2Mz Kate’s Podcast, “Tales from the Lane”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-lane/id1724180457 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… 1046 – Unlock Artistic Insight & Innovation Through CreativitRy with Dr. Stan Lai: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1046-unlock-artistic-insight-innovation-through-creativitry-with-dr-stan-lai/ 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/ 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/ 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/ 983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell (@saracconnell): 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/ 618 – A Book About You with David Green: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-618-a-book-about-you-with-david-green/ 821 – How to Spark Your Curiosity & Live Bravely with Heather Vickery: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-821-how-to-spark-your-curiosity-live-bravely-with-heather-vickery/ 1082 – Reclaim What Lights You Up & Dominate Your Next Chapter with Sheekha Singh (@ssheekha): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1082-reclaim-what-lights-you-up-dominate-your-next-chapter-with-sheekha-singh-ssheekha/ 967 – Life Lessons from a Jill of All Trades with Kristin Massey (@TheJOATbook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-967-life-lessons-from-a-jill-of-all-trades-with-kristin-massey-thejoatbook/ 222 – The Journey to Cloud Nine with Jordan Gross: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/222-the-journey-to-cloud-nine-with-jordan-gross/

    Ep. 1110 – You're Allowed To Quit and Create Something Better with Kate Kayaian (@kate_kayaian)

  6. Aug 21

    Ep. 1109 – From Ballerina Dreams to Uncovering WWII Family Secrets with Dr. Caroline Crocker (@crocker_ic)

    “When I started having grandkids, I found that a good way to keep them entertained and to keep them from misbehaving was to tell them stories. So, I told them stories.” – Dr. Caroline Crocker Today’s featured author is a wife, grandmom, international speaker, historian, retired research biologist, professor, and nonprofit leader, Dr. Caroline Crocker. Dr. Caroline and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, faith journey, advice to aspiring authors, and more!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Dr. Caroline to become an author What sparked the transition from children’s books to novels inspired by her family history How her scientific background influences her writing and how she stays organized with multiple projects Some interesting findings from her research for her upcoming book, The Truth Was Different Dr. Caroline’s Site: https://ramblingruminations.com/ Dr. Caroline’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00A83XIHG/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… 811 – American Wolf with Dr. Audrey Birnbaum (@audee24): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-811-american-wolf-with-dr-audrey-birnbaum-audee24/ 1061 – From Wildlife Biologist To Award-Winning Novelist with Laura Frost (@LFrostWrites): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1061-from-wildlife-biologist-to-award-winning-novelist-with-laura-frost-lfrostwrites/ 783 – Creativity, Faith, & Unveiling Fantastical Truths with Cyndi Brec (@CyndiBrec): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-783-creativity-faith-unveiling-fantastical-truths-with-cyndi-brec-cyndibrec/ 979 – From Anthills to Authorship with Ron Kinscherf (@Papatellmeabook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-979-from-anthills-to-authorship-with-ron-kinscherf-papatellmeabook/ 689 – There Are (No) Stupid Questions . . . in Science with Leah Elson (@gnarlybygnature): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-689-there-are-no-stupid-questions-in-science-with-leah-elson-gnarlybygnature/ 847 – That Summer She Found Her Voice with Jean Burgess, PhD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-847-that-summer-she-found-her-voice-with-jean-burgess-phd/ 1074 – Retirement Without Losing Your Purpose or Identity with Dr. Corinne Auman: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1074-retirement-without-losing-your-purpose-or-identity-with-dr-corinne-auman/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – Bird of Paradise with Emily Johnson (@elhughes01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-bird-of-paradise-with-emily-johnson-elhughes01/ 1093 – From Mexican Jumping Beans to Bestselling Guidebooks with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino (@BestEverYou): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-mexican-jumping-beans-to-bestselling-guidebooks-with-elizabeth-hamilton-guarino-besteveryou/ 1003 – From Orphan to United Nations Peacekeeper with Christine Sadry: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1003-from-orphan-to-united-nations-peacekeeper-with-christine-sadry/ 1104 – AI, Animals, and Giving Away 1,000 Smiles with Bret Ridgway (@bridgway): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ai-animals-and-giving-away-1000-smiles-with-bret-ridgway-bridgway/ 698 – From Scrubs to Award-Winning Stories with Debra Blaine (@debrablainemd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-698-from-scrubs-to-award-winning-stories-with-debra-blaine-debrablainemd/

    Ep. 1109 – From Ballerina Dreams to Uncovering WWII Family Secrets with Dr. Caroline Crocker (@crocker_ic)

  7. Aug 17

    Ep. 1108 – Why Modern Authors and Leaders Must Embrace AI to Win with Alinka Rutkowska (@AlinkaRutkowska | @LeadersPress)

    “You're going to have either a book or an excuse of why you don't have a book.” – Alinka Rutkowska Today’s featured USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author is a mom, wife, speaker, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Leaders Brands, Alinka Rutkowska. Alinka and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her transition from an unfulfilling corporate career to entrepreneurship, how she uses AI for her daily business operations, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Alinka to become a writer Why her company embraces AI and prefers clients who are also forward-thinking and adaptable to new technology What major setback led her to create more success Her writing routine for putting out good content How AI is not just a tool but should be native to business operations for maximum efficiency Alinka’s Site: https://www.leadersbrands.ae/ Alinka’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0040KKTUC/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… 835 – Turn Words Into Wealth with Aurora Winter, MBA: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-835-turn-words-into-wealth-with-aurora-winter-mba-aurorawintermba/ 1038 – From Bulgaria to Publishing Success by Finding Your Unique Voice with Katerina Stoykova (@Katya_Stoykova): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1038-from-bulgaria-to-publishing-success-by-finding-your-unique-voice-with-katerina-stoykova/ 983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/ 670 – The Bestselling Book Formula with Honorée Corder (@Honoree): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-670-the-bestselling-book-formula-with-honoree-corder-honoree/ 1071 – Self-Publishing Tips for A Successful Author Career with Wiebke Tasch: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1071-self-publishing-tips-for-a-successful-author-career-with-wiebke-tasch-wiebke_tasch/ 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/ #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/ 712 – When Your Heart Says to Leave a Legacy with Bridget Cook-Burch: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-712-when-your-heart-says-to-leave-a-legacy-with-bridget-cook-burch-inspiritwriter/ 837 – Make Your Author emPact with Stephanie Feger (@stephaniefeger): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-837-make-your-author-empact-with-stephanie-feger-stephaniefeger/ 216 – The Write Way with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/ 637 – The Rough Guide to Awesome Leadership with Elena Agaragimova): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-637-the-rough-guide-to-awesome-leadership-with-elena-agaragimova-elenaagaragi/ 1089 – Why You Need to Outsource Everything But Your Passion with Kelly Lorenzen, PMP: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/why-you-need-to-outsource-everything-but-your-passion-with-kelly-lorenzen-pmp/

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  8. Aug 15

    Ep. 1107 – The Superman Wars and the Superpower of Protecting Your Work with William Bernhardt (@wbernhardt)

    “I got my first rejection letter when I was 11… But I kept with it, and eventually it paid off.” – William Bernhardt Today’s featured award-winning, #1 bestselling bookcaster is a husband, father, publisher, former trial attorney, and the founder of WriterCon, Oklahoma’s Renaissance Man, William “Bill” Bernhardt. Bill and I had a fun on a bun chat about his latest book, “The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice, and an American Icon”, the importance of intellectual property protection for creators, WriterCon, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Bill to write a comprehensive book about Superman's creators Why aspiring authors should learn the business of publishing in addition to mastering the craft of writing Why you should never sign a contract without a professional second opinion The difference between a legitimate publisher and a vanity press scam Why it’s important to make time for adventure and meaningful experiences before life gets in the way Bill’s Site: https://williambernhardt.com/ Bill’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APOS7G/allbooks Bill’s Podcast, “WriterCon Podcast”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/writercon/id1435816061 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… #BaltimoreAuthor Bonus Ep. - Navigating Contracts, Marketing, and Creative Growth with Jean Burgess, PhD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/baltimoreauthor-bonus-ep-navigating-contracts-marketing-and-creative-growth-with-jean-burgess/ 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/ 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/ 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/ 835 – Turn Words Into Wealth with Aurora Winter, MBA (@AuroraWinterMBA): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-835-turn-words-into-wealth-with-aurora-winter-mba-aurorawintermba/ 216 – The Write Way with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/ 1081 – From Doubleday Editor to Captivating 1970s Fiction Podcast Host with Laura Van Wormer (@LauraVanWormer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1081-from-doubleday-editor-to-captivating-1970s-fiction-podcast-host-with-laura-van-wormer-l/ 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/ 1012 – How Happy People Think & Rebound From Disappointment with Andrew Byrnes Matthews: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1012-how-happy-people-think-rebound-from-disappointment-with-andrew-byrnes-matthews/ 752 – The Speaker's Edge with Ken Lizotte (@kenlizotte): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-752-the-speakers-edge-with-ken-lizotte-kenlizotte/ 332 – Her Perfect Life with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-332-her-perfect-life-with-hank-phillippi-ryan-hankpryan/

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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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