Going North Podcast

Dom Brightmon

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. Ep. 1078 – Healing, Art, and Spiritual Lessons from a Former Ballet Dancer with Chris Nielsen

    19H AGO

    Ep. 1078 – Healing, Art, and Spiritual Lessons from a Former Ballet Dancer with Chris Nielsen

    “When you write something, when you compose something, when you paint something it’s such a deep inner process for the creator himself or herself that I think it's always a process of working with your own being and discovering things about your own being, and healing some issues in yourself.” – Chris Nielsen Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, trained past life regression practitioner, former classical ballet dancer, and cultural communications specialist, Chris Nielsen. Chris and I had a chat about her first book, “Being Pyotr Ilyich: Tchaikovsky’s Inner Life, Revealed by Himself 130 Years Later”, her transformative healing journey through past life regression therapy, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Chris to write her book, and the extensive process of getting it published How she began studying past life regression therapy as a way to heal her own emotional blockages How we unconsciously adopt behaviors and beliefs from family and society without questioning if they are truly ours Chris’ Site: https://chrisnielsenbooks.com/ Chris’ Book: https://a.co/d/0gkJxAIS Chris’ Podcast, “TIME TRAVELING – A Spiritual Journey of Healing”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-traveling-a-spiritual-journey-of-healing/id1812471683 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… 921 – From WWE Diva to Spiritual Mentor with Joy Giovanni (@joygiovanni): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-921-from-wwe-diva-to-spiritual-mentor-with-joy-giovanni-joygiovanni/ 169 - The Second Wave with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/169-the-second-wave-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/ 1052 – From Near-Death to New Life with Liane Marie Lambert: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1052-from-near-death-to-new-life-with-liane-marie-lambert/ 453 – The Psychic Yellow Brick Road with Corbie Mitleid (@CorbieMitleid): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-453-the-psychic-yellow-brick-road-with-corbie-mitleid-corbiemitleid/ 264 – Soul Wounds & Sacred Revelations with Deneen Joyner (@Deneenmj7): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/264-soul-wounds-sacred-revelations-with-deneen-joyner-deneenmj7/ 656 – How a Red Couch Turned My Pain Into Purpose with Tracey Escobar: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-656-how-a-red-couch-turned-my-pain-into-purpose-with-tracey-escobar/ 495 – Divine Mother Healing with Connie Huebner (@AskDivineMother): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-495-divine-mother-healing-with-connie-huebner-askdivinemother/ 634 – Divine Messy Human with Amanda Kate: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-634-divine-messy-human-with-amanda-kate/ 640 – The Way of Inanna with Seana Zelazo: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-640-the-way-of-inanna-with-seana-zelazo/ 548 – Trusting the Currents with Lynnda Pollio (@lynndapollio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-548-trusting-the-currents-with-lynnda-pollio-lynndapollio/ 603 – Cracking Open with Isabeau “Beau” Maxwell: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-603-cracking-open-with-isabeau-beau-maxwell/ 635 – The Journey from Suicidal to Spiritual with Ulrika Karlsson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-635-the-journey-from-suicidal-to-spiritual-with-ulrika-karlsson/ 537 – If Trees Could Talk with Holly Worton (@hollyworton): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-537-if-trees-could-talk-with-holly-worton-hollyworton/

    52 min
  2. Ep. 1077 – Navigating Her Next Chapter with Jean Burgess, PhD

    4D AGO

    Ep. 1077 – Navigating Her Next Chapter with Jean Burgess, PhD

    “It's amazing how everything scaffolds on top, all the skills scaffold on top. You still have to stay current, but all of that has just been a wonderful foundation.” – Jean Burgess, PhD Today’s featured award-winning author is a playwright, editor, and workshop presenter, Jean Burgess, PhD. Jean and I had a fun on a bun chat about her latest book, “Navigating Her Next Chapter: A Retro Novel”, using your skill stack to your advantage as a writer, characters taking on a life of their own, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Jean to start the retro fiction genre Jean’s own experiences living in New York in the 1980s and how they inspired her fiction How Q&A sessions at author events can lead to improving your books as a writer What she hopes people will find if they look up her history 100 years from now Jean’s Site: https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/ Jean’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BSVL65B4/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… #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/ Ep. 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/ Ep. 960 – The Power of the Actor with Ivana Chubbuck (@ivanachubbuck): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-960-the-power-of-the-actor-with-ivana-chubbuck-ivanachubbuck/ Ep. 1066 – From PR to Page Turning Plot Twists with Adele Royce (@Adele_Royce): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1066-from-pr-to-page-turning-plot-twists-with-adele-royce-adele_royce/ 992 – Why It’s Never Too Late To Thrive & Write A Novel with Margie Zable Fisher (@mzfisher): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-992-why-its-never-too-late-to-thrive-write-a-novel-with-margie-zable-fisher-mzfisher/ Ep. 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/ Ep. 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/ Ep. 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/

    35 min
  3. Ep. 1076 – From Magic Tours with David Copperfield to Career Architect with Sabine Hutchison

    APR 14

    Ep. 1076 – From Magic Tours with David Copperfield to Career Architect with Sabine Hutchison

    “Everything we do is like leaving a ripple. So just be cautious of what you do and be mindful and thoughtful, because every action eventually will cause a ripple, and you want those to be good ripples going out into the world.” – Sabine Hutchison Today’s featured fellow bookcaster is a wife, scientist-turned-entrepreneur, and the CEO & Co-Founder of Seuss+, Sabine Hutchison. Sabine and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Beyond the Ladder: A Woman’s Career Guide to Clarity, Impact, And Legacy”, her journey from growing up in Virginia to working for David Copperfield, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Sabine to write her book and her process to getting it published How she ended up working for David Copperfield What setback Sabine had in business that ultimately set her up for success Three major lessons she learned from starting, running, and growing her podcast Sabine’s Site: https://sabinehutchison.com/ Sabine’s Book: https://sabinehutchison.com/product/beyond-the-ladder-bundle/ Sabine’s Podcast, “Be The Ripple”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-the-ripple-podcast/id1840703486 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… 848 – How To Be So Good They Won't Forget You with Emily Jaenson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-848-how-to-be-so-good-they-wont-forget-you-with-emily-jaenson/ 438 – Acoustic Leadership with Rick Lozano, CSP: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-438-acoustic-leadership-with-rick-lozano-csp-rick_lozano/ 997 – How Creating a Sports Doll Turned into a Fight to End Gender Stereotypes with Jodi Bondi Norgaard (@jodinorgaard): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-997-how-creating-a-sports-doll-turned-into-a-fight-to-end-gender-stereotypes-with-jodi-bondi-n/ 851 – How To Be Future-fit and Lead With Relevance with Louise Mowbray: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-851-how-to-be-future-fit-and-lead-with-relevance-with-louise-mowbray-louisemowbray/ #FearlessEntrepreneurs – Lynda Sunshine West, Sally Green, & Amy Lee Kaiser: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fearlessentrepreneurs-lynda-sunshine-west-sally-green/ #InvisibleNoMore - Lynda Sunshine West, Delores Garcia, Pamela Gort & Mary Elizabeth Jackson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/invisiblenomore-lynda-sunshine-west-delores-garcia-pamela-gort-mary-elizabeth-jackson/ #InvincibleForeverMore - Nancy Lockhart, Mischelle O’Neal, Paige Davidson, Krystylle Richardson, & Sally Green: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/invincibleforevermore-nancy-lockhart-mischelle-oneal-paige/ 691 – How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life with Hilary DeCesare: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-691-how-to-spark-your-heart-and-ignite-your-life-with-hilary-decesare-hilarydecesare/ 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/ 488.5 – Create, Innovate & Dominate with Tracy Hazzard (@hazzdesign): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4885-create-innovate-dominate-with-tracy-hazzard-hazzdesign/ 1033 – How to Take Imperfect Action and Thrive in Business and Life with Bridget Hom (@HomBridget): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1033-how-to-take-imperfect-action-and-thrive-in-business-and-life-with-bridget-hom-hombridge/ 168 - Spiral with Amy Simpkins (@amylsimpkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/168-spiral-with-amy-simpkins-amylsimpkins/

    35 min
  4. Ep. 1075 – From Classroom Bells to Children's Books	 with Kirsten Telan (@ktelan1)

    APR 10

    Ep. 1075 – From Classroom Bells to Children's Books with Kirsten Telan (@ktelan1)

    "There's no expiration date on reinventing yourself." – Kirsten Telan Today’s featured author is a wife, mom, kindness advocate, and the creator of The Confetti Effect, Kirsten Telan. Kirsten and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “A Tale of Two Dogs”, how her husband's cancer diagnosis deepened her faith, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Kirsten to become a writer, and why you need the right people around you to get your book published What it was like growing up in the 80s, and how it built her resilience How a dare from her kids led to getting booked for multiple commercials and even modeling for the Home Shopping Network The major role that faith plays in her life, and how she incorporated the fruits of the Spirit into her book Kirsten‘s Site: https://www.kirstennelsontelan.com/ Kirsten’s Book: https://a.co/d/07z3rf2C 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… 979 – From Anthills to Authorship with Ron Kinscherf (@Papatellmeabook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-979-from-anthills-to-authorship-with-ron-kinscherf-papatellmeabook/ 934 – Taking the Holy Spirit to Work with Mary Boza Crimmins: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-934-taking-the-holy-spirit-to-work-with-mary-boza-crimmins/ 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/ 559 - Picky Patrick With Eleni Fuiaxis (@EleniFuiaxis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-559-picky-patrick-with-eleni-fuiaxis-elenifuiaxis/ 1051 – From Brush Strokes to Bestselling Timeless Tales with Regina Linke (@oxherdboy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1051-from-brush-strokes-to-bestselling-timeless-tales-with-regina-linke-oxherdboy/ 775 – From Blogging Mom to Award-Winning #KidLit Author with Caroline Fernandez (@ParentClub): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-775-from-blogging-mom-to-award-winning-kidlit-author-with-caroline-fernandez-parentclub/ 682 – Leadership Begins with Motivation with Dr. Danny Brassell (@DannyBrassell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-682-leadership-begins-with-motivation-with-dr-danny-brassell-dannybrassell/ 793 – How to Bounce Back as a Children's Book Author with Rella B. (@RellaBBooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-793-how-to-bounce-back-as-a-childrens-book-author-with-rella-b-rellabbooks/ 887 – How to Unlock Your God-Given Destiny & Make Connections That Count with PJ Victor (@jenahsjourney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-887-how-to-unlock-your-god-given-destiny-make-connections-that-count-with-pj-victor-jenahs/ 889 – Every Day Is A New Day with Jenny Teeters, MBA (@JennyTeeters): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-889-every-day-is-a-new-day-with-jenny-teeters-mba-jennyteeters/ 612 – More Joy with Cindi Cohn: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-612-more-joy-with-cindi-cohn/

    53 min
  5. Ep. 1074 – Retirement Without Losing Your Purpose or Identity with Dr. Corinne Auman

    APR 6

    Ep. 1074 – Retirement Without Losing Your Purpose or Identity with Dr. Corinne Auman

    “Language is powerful in terms of how we describe things, and if we don't have any positive words, it's really hard to talk about it in a positive way that can help reshape how people are thinking about it.” – Dr. Corinne Auman Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, renowned gerontologist, keynote speaker, aging journey expert, and the founder of Choice Care Navigators, Dr. Corinne Auman. Dr. Corinne and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging”, the challenges retirees face, why retirement isn’t the end of your story, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The inspiration behind Dr. Corinne’s book and her writing process for getting it done What it means to be a “Keenager” What led her to start a care management agency to help families navigate aging and caregiving What setback became a major setup for Dr. Corinne’s success Dr. Corinne’s Site: https://corinneauman.com/ Dr. Corinne’s Book: https://a.co/d/06VhGCsC 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… 1007 – From Panic Attacks to Power Health Habits with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum (@drscheinbaum): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1007-from-panic-attacks-to-power-health-habits-with-dr-sandra-scheinbaum-drscheinbaum/ Ep. 1049 – Pursue Your Spark with Heike Yates: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1049-pursue-your-spark-with-heike-yates/ 259 – Positive Aging with Stephanie Raffelock: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/259-positive-aging-with-stephanie-raffelock-sraffelock/ Ep. 786 – Claim Your Inner Warrior Badass with Kate McKay: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-786-claim-your-inner-warrior-badass-with-kate-mckay-katemckay18/ Ep. 765 – Love Yourself to Health with Pam Sherman: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-765-love-yourself-to-health-with-pam-sherman/ #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – Mind and Body Connection with Carolyn Lebanowski: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-mind-and-body-connection-with-carolyn-lebanowski/ Ep. 561 – Why Retire When I Can Inspire with Donna Maltz: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-561-why-retire-when-i-can-inspire-with-donna-maltz-soil2soulutions/ 285 – Find Your Friggin’ Joy with Belinda Farrell (@Hunababy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/285-find-your-friggin-joy-with-belinda-farrell-hunababy/ 159 - The Ageless Brain with Rico Caveglia: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/159-the-ageless-brain-with-rico-caveglia-ageless100/ 575 – Brownies for Breakfast with Lynne Bowman (@LynnePBowman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-575-brownies-for-breakfast-with-lynne-bowman-lynnepbowman/ 824 – From the Dojo to the Ballroom with Charlotte Friborg (@CFriborgInt): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-824-from-the-dojo-to-the-ballroom-with-charlotte-friborg-cfriborgint/

    31 min
  6. Ep. 1073 – From Sassy Nurse to Successful Novelist with Amy Lou Jenkins (@AmyLouToYou)

    MAR 30

    Ep. 1073 – From Sassy Nurse to Successful Novelist with Amy Lou Jenkins (@AmyLouToYou)

    “Whatever genre you want to write in, whatever you want to do. Your art is important, and it deserves to exist in the world.” – Amy Lou Jenkins Today’s featured award-winning, best-selling author is a mom, wife, speaker, educator, nurse, and nature lover, Amy Lou Jenkins. Amy Lou and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the power of apple pie, crystallized learning, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How time outdoors with her son inspired her first book and helped her reconnect with herself amid societal pressures Why everyone has a story worth telling A reason for writing a book that most people don’t think about How sensory details can transform your writing Why you need to know how to be assertive Amy Lou’s Site: https://amyloujenkins.com/ Amy Lou’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002TC4BRA/allbooks Writer’s Clubhouse: https://writerclubhouse.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… 1043 – Answering the Call to Become a Multihyphenate Edutainer with Dr. Candy Campbell: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1043-answering-the-call-to-become-a-multihyphenate-edutainer-with-dr-candy-campbell-candyca/ 1015 – How One Woman’s Harrowing Beginning Led Her to God, Grace, and Growth with Dr. Shanea Clancy: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1015-how-one-womans-harrowing-beginning-led-her-to-god-grace-and-growth-with-dr-shanea-cla/ 948 – Writing for Wellness & Laughing Through the Chaos with Jennifer A. Johnson, RN: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-948-writing-for-wellness-laughing-through-the-chaos-with-jennifer-a-johnson-rn/ 698 – From Scrubs to Award-Winning Stories with Debra Blaine: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-698-from-scrubs-to-award-winning-stories-with-debra-blaine-debrablainemd/ 672 – Becoming Mother Martha with Martha Hoy: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-672-becoming-mother-martha-with-martha-hoy-annmarhoy/ 351 – The Gift Legacy with JP McLean: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-351-the-gift-legacy-with-jp-mclean-jpmcleanauthor/ 659 – Saving My Child from the Child Savers with Susan Gabriel: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-659-saving-my-child-from-the-child-savers-with-susan-gabriel-godlyoddball/ 530 – Nurse Turned Award-Winning Author with Helen Starbuck: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-530-nurse-turned-award-winning-author-with-helen-starbuck-helensstarbuck/ Bonus Ep. – A Mother’s Mission to Save Her Child with Deborah Beauvais (@DV7radio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-a-mothers-mission-to-save-her-child-with-deborah-beauvais-dv7radio/ 946 – How Stories Drive Impact and Inspire Action with Autumn Karen: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-946-how-stories-drive-impact-and-inspire-action-with-autumn-karen-autumncarrying/ 694 – Every Body Holds a Story with Marsha Vanwynsberghe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-694-every-body-holds-a-story-with-marsha-vanwynsberghe-marsha_vanw/ 105.5 - The Joy of Forest Bathing with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/ 872 – The Illusion of the Perfect Profession with Betsy Gall: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-872-the-illusion-of-the-perfect-profession-with-betsy-gall-betsy_gall/ 1062 – From Unsure to Unshakeable with Simone Knego (@SimoneKnego): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1062-from-unsure-to-unshakeable-with-simone-knego-simoneknego/

    54 min
  7. Ep. 1072 – From Feeding Horses to Sailing the World as an Author with Alison Gieschen

    MAR 29

    Ep. 1072 – From Feeding Horses to Sailing the World as an Author with Alison Gieschen

    “We just felt like, you know what? If we don't do it now, we're never going to do it because too many people wait until they get older and then they never end up leaving.” – Alison Gieschen Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, sailor, horsewoman, and former schoolteacher, Alison Gieschen. Alison and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the challenges of life at sea, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Alison to become an author, and her process for writing across genres What it was like running a horse farm and teaching kids to become the Nautical Novelist How she generates her best work How her past life as an educator plays a role in the books that she writes for kids Alison’s Site: https://sailmates.org/ Alison’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CLSBNJ27/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… #WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – The Soul and The Sailor with Lara Scriba: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/wellnessgps-bonus-ep-the-soul-and-the-sailor-with-lara-scriba/ 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/ 294 – “Horse Wisdom” with Jess Campmans (@jesscampmans): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-294-horse-wisdom-with-jess-campmans-jesscampmans-c2h/ #M2M Bonus – “An Alcoholic’s Progress from Mayhem to Miracles” with Sharla Charpentier (@The_Llove_Llama): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-an-alcoholics-progress-from-mayhem-to-miracles-with-sharla-charpentier-the_llove_llama-m2m/ 553 – “Passport Forward” with Lex Latkovski: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-553-passport-forward-with-lex-latkovski/ 953 – How to Find Sweetness in Adversity with Amy Olmedo: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-953-how-to-find-sweetness-in-adversity-with-amy-olmedo/

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  8. Ep. 1071 – Self-Publishing Tips for A Successful Author Career with Wiebke Tasch (@Wiebke_Tasch)

    MAR 23

    Ep. 1071 – Self-Publishing Tips for A Successful Author Career with Wiebke Tasch (@Wiebke_Tasch)

    “Writing and publishing your book are two different shoes. Writing a book is really just 50%, and the foundation. Setting everything up to marketing to all the layout stuff is another 50%. So, write a good book. That's important. But also, take some time with publishing.” – Wiebke Tasch Today’s featured bestselling author is an editor, polyglot, publishing strategist, and the founder of Digital Authors LLC, Wiebke Tasch. Wiebke and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from Germany to Mexico, Amazon woes, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Wiebke started her writing and self-publishing career The biggest mistake new authors make How to avoid dry spells in book sales The role that storytelling plays in nonfiction writing What major setback actually was a setup for Wiebke‘s success Wiebke’s Site: https://digital-authors.com/ Wiebke’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07T2V8K3B/allbooks Wiebke’s Free Market Analysis: https://tidycal.com/digitalauthorsllc/free-market-analysis 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 (@AuroraWinterMBA): 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/ 966 – From Near-Death Experience to Bestselling Novelist with Tash Doherty (@misseducated__): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-966-from-near-death-experience-to-bestselling-novelist-with-tash-doherty-misseducated/ 670 – The Bestselling Book Formula with Honorée Corder (@Honoree): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-670-the-bestselling-book-formula-with-honoree-corder-honoree/ #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/ 660 – You Published A Book...Now What? With Carolyn Choate: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-660-you-published-a-booknow-what-with-carolyn-choate/ 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/ #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/ 712 – When Your Heart Says to Leave a Legacy with Bridget Cook-Burch (@inspiritwriter): 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/ 714 – Drink Wine and Be Beautiful with Kimberly Noel Sullivan (@KimberlyinRome): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-714-drink-wine-and-be-beautiful-with-kimberly-noel-sullivan-kimberlyinrome/

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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!