Going North Podcast

Dom Brightmon
Going North Podcast

Calling all aspiring authors and seasoned wordsmiths alike! This is your official invitation to live your best life and write the book that's burning inside you. The Going North Podcast is your one-stop shop for inspiration, information, and motivation on your author journey. Every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, host Dom Brightmon, the positive thought catalyst, bestselling author, and certified trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team chats with incredible authors from around the world. These inspiring guests share their unique stories, writing tips, and the power they've found in the written word. With each episode, you'll discover a treasure trove of wisdom, actionable advice, and heartfelt stories that will ignite your creativity and fuel your journey to get your own manuscript moving! But Going North isn't just about the craft – it's about you. Dom believes in the magic of "Advancing others to advance yourself," and this podcast is all about helping you become the best author and person you can be. So, grab your notebook, unleash your creativity, and get ready to be a part of something special. With Going North as your guide, you'll be well on your way to living your best life and sharing your story with the world. Ready to Go North? Subscribe today!

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 976 – Flex Your Feelings with Dr. Emily Anhalt (@dremilyanhalt)

    “Writing a book is really vulnerable in a way I wasn't necessarily expecting. I'm used to putting myself out there, but writing a book is being vulnerable on a really grand scale.” – Dr. Emily Anhalt Today’s featured author is a clinical psychologist, consultant, TEDx speaker, and cofounder of Coa, the gym for mental health, Dr. Emily Anhalt. Dr. Emily and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Flex Your Feelings: Train Your Brain to Develop the 7 Traits of Emotional Fitness”, her writing process, practical tips for building emotional resilience, and more!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Dr. Emily to study psychology What she learned about herself through writing her book What emotional push-ups are and how to develop emotional fitness What setback led Dr. Emily to create more success Dr. Emily’s Site: https://www.dremilyanhalt.com/book Dr. Emily’s Book: https://a.co/d/3K0dOzU Dr. Emily’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/EAeEQvj16XM?si=8y9B0Z2g_4ZZPtGC The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun 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… Ep. 596 – “The Self-Healing Mind” with Dr. Gregory Scott Brown (@GregorySBrownMD): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-596-the-self-healing-mind-with-dr-gregory-scott-brown-gregorysbrownmd/ Ep. 785 – The Enjoyment Gap with Mandy Barbee Lanier (@mandyblanier): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-785-the-enjoyment-gap-with-mandy-barbee-lanier-mandyblanier/ Ep. 455.5 – “From Triggered to Tranquil” with Dr. Susan Campbell (@drsusan99): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4555-from-triggered-to-tranquil-with-dr-susan-campbell-drsusan99/ Ep. 424 – “Thoughtfully Fit” with Darcy Luoma (@DarcyLuoma): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-424-thoughtfully-fit-with-darcy-luoma-darcyluoma/ 280 – “Architect of BEing” with Dr. Travis Fox (@travisfox360): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/280-architect-of-being-with-dr-travis-fox-travisfox360/ 110 - "Self-Intelligence" with Jane Ransom (@TheJaneRansom): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/110-self-intelligence-with-jane-ransom-thejaneransom/ Ep. 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/ Ep. 419 – “Overcoming Toxic Emotions” with Leah Guy: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-419-overcoming-toxic-emotions-with-leah-guy/ 97.5 (Thanksgiving Bonus Episode) - "MindShift On Demand" with Donna Blevins (@BigGirlPoker): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/975-thanksgiving-bonus-episode-mindshift-on-demand-with-donna-blevins-biggirlpoker/ Ep. 587 – “Cadence” with Leanne Spencer: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-587-cadence-with-leanne-spencer/ Ep. 910 – How to Eliminate the Beliefs That Sabotage Your Business & Your Life with Shelly Lefkoe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-910-how-to-eliminate-the-beliefs-that-sabotage-your-business-your-life-with-shelly-lefkoe/ Ep. 639 – “Mind Control” with Danielle Matthews: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-639-mind-control-with-danielle-matthews/ 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/ Ep. 865 – Bringing Sunshine Back To My Mind with Dr. Momoko Uno: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-865-bringing-sunshine-back-to-my-mind-with-dr-momoko-uno/

    32 min
  2. Ep. 975 – Awaken The Authentic & Connected Author Within with Inna Segal (@InnaSegalauthor)

    5D AGO

    Ep. 975 – Awaken The Authentic & Connected Author Within with Inna Segal (@InnaSegalauthor)

    “We are so much more than we think we are, than we believe ourselves to be, and we’re so much more capable. It’s not just about achieving success, we are capable of incredible growth, of being beautiful human beings that love and care about others that connect with others from our hearts.” – Inna Segal Today’s featured award-winning international bestselling author is a mom, intuitive healing coach, professional speaker, wisdom educator, television host, and a pioneer in the field of energy medicine, Inna Segal. Inna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the role that writing plays in personal growth, the mask of perfection in self-help, and tons more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: The importance of reconnecting with oneself to overcome numbness and disconnection How writing love letters to herself helped Ina reconnect and heal The difference between surface-level happiness and deep self-understanding Her writing rituals for content creation and piecing thoughts together How writing can be a powerful means of self-discovery and healing     Inna’s Site: https://www.innasegal.com/ Inna’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CV3DCLJV/allbooks Inna’s FREE Masterclass, “How You Start Your Journey To Become Your Own ‘Inner Healer’”: https://ww.innasegal.com/uncoveredmasterclass/   The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun 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… Ep. 800 – The Power of Eight with Lynne McTaggart (@LynneMcTaggart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-800-the-power-of-eight-with-lynne-mctaggart-lynnemctaggart/   Ep. 789 – You Can Thrive After Narcissistic Abuse with Melanie Tonia Evans (@MelToniaEvans): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-789-you-can-thrive-after-narcissistic-abuse-with-melanie-tonia-evans-meltoniaevans/   Ep. 803 – How Embracing All Parts of Yourself Lead to True Wellness with Dr. Cody Golman (@DrCodyGolman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-803-how-embracing-all-parts-of-yourself-lead-to-true-wellness-with-dr-cody-golman-drcodygol/   #M2M Bonus – From Disco Queen to Divine Angel with Sister Dr. Jenna (@americameditate): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-from-disco-queen-to-divine-angel-with-sister-dr-jenna-americameditate/   Ep. 554 – The Loving Power of Your Soul with Dr. Phillip Mountrose (@HolisticDrPhil): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-554-the-loving-power-of-your-soul-with-dr-phillip-mountrose-holisticdrphil/   Ep. 328 – The Greatest Secret with Hale Dwoskin (@sedonamethod): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-328-the-greatest-secret-with-hale-dwoskin-sedonamethod/   Ep. 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/   242 – The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield (@James_Redfield): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/242-the-celestine-prophecy-by-james-redfield-james_redfield/   248.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – A Self-Kick of Positivity with Shelley Knight (@ShelleyFKnight): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2485-host-2-host-special-a-self-kick-of-positivity-with-shelley-knight-shelleyfknight/   Ep. 787 – From Horse Trainer to Thought Healer with Janell Warkentin (@JanellWarkentin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-787-from-horse-trainer-to-thought-healer-with-janell-warkentin-janellwarkentin/

    52 min
  3. Ep. 974 – From Bedridden to Bestselling with Amy Rose Herrick, ChFC (@amyroseherrick)

    JUL 5

    Ep. 974 – From Bedridden to Bestselling with Amy Rose Herrick, ChFC (@amyroseherrick)

    "For those of you who have had cancer or treatment, or you’ve watched family members or friends go through it, it takes everything out of you. It gave me a reason to not just focus on how miserable, tired, exhausted, and isolated I felt, because I could take some of what I had inside that I’d been sharing one-on-one, and I knew I could share it with a larger audience.” – Amy Rose Herrick, ChFC Today’s featured #1 bestselling author is a speaker, Chartered Financial Consultant, and America's Profit Building Specialist, Amy Rose Herrick. Amy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her move from Kansas to the Virgin Islands, the importance of planning for financial emergencies, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Amy Rose transformed her battle with cervical cancer into a powerful catalyst for creativity and more success Her views on AI-generated writing and how it sometimes plays a role in her consulting work Why business owners and authors need to have exit plans and succession strategies Her content file system and strategies for capturing ideas and staying productive Why attention to detail is important in personal branding The importance of reputation, ethics, and not sacrificing integrity for money Amy’s Site: https://www.amyroseherrick.com/ Amy’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01KZ0QKA8/allbooks The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun 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… Ep. 896 – From Mind to Manuscript with Maggie Mills (@takemaggiesword): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-896-from-mind-to-manuscript-with-maggie-mills-takemaggiesword/ Ep. 923 – How To Conquer Your Fears and Master Your Stories with Robert B. Foster (@RBF_Fitness): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-923-how-to-conquer-your-fears-and-master-your-stories-with-robert-b-foster-rbf_fitness/ Ep. 920 – The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done with Sam Bennett (@realsambennett): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-920-the-surprisingly-simple-art-of-getting-it-done-with-sam-bennett-realsambennett/ Ep. 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/ #GNPYear3Bonus Episode 5 – Money Honey with Rachel Richards (@MoneyHoneyRach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-5-money-honey-with-rachel-richards-moneyhoneyrach/ Ep. 509 - Exit Rich With Michelle Seiler Tucker (@MSeilerTucker): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-509-exit-rich-with-michelle-seiler-tucker-mseilertucker/ #HolidayBonus Ep. – Happy Money with Ken Honda (@KenHondaHappy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-happy-money-with-ken-honda-kenhondahappy/ Ep. 765 – Love Yourself to Health with Pam Sherman: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-765-love-yourself-to-health-with-pam-sherman/ Ep. 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 (@dipo_adesina): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/100-habits-of-highly-broke-people-with-dipo-adesina-dipo_adesina/ Ep. 399 – Money Is An Energy Game with Madeline Gerwick (@MadelineGerwick): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-399-money-is-an-energy/ Ep. 642 – #Financial Strategies for Service Industry Professionals with Barbara Sloan (@tippedfinance): https://tinyurl.com/zh6seje4

    1h 2m
  4. Ep. 973 – Poses, Prosperity & the Psychology of Success with Joyce Marter, LCPC, CSP (@Joyce_Marter)

    JUL 2

    Ep. 973 – Poses, Prosperity & the Psychology of Success with Joyce Marter, LCPC, CSP (@Joyce_Marter)

    "Love is the currency of life." – Joyce Marter, LCPC, CSP Today’s featured award-winning, bestselling author is a mompreneur, wife, Renowned Psychotherapist, International keynote Speaker, CEO, yogi, and mental health thought leader, Joyce Marter. Joyce and I had a fun on a bun chat about her upcoming book, lessons learned from getting her first one published, the value of vulnerability, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: The connection between mental health and financial well-being How yoga and meditation keep Joyce’s resilience muscles strong. Plus, her favorite mindfulness practice that you can try today. Why self-awareness and emotional intelligence are important skills to possess in today’s workplace What it means to be a Certified Speaking Professional and how Joyce became one What setback set Joyce up for more success in business Joyce’s Site: https://www.joyce-marter.com/ Joyce’s Book: https://www.joyce-marter.com/book/the-financial-mindset-fix/ The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun 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… Ep. 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/ Ep. 860 – Money Loves You with Julia Carlson (@JuliaCarlson_): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-860-money-loves-you-with-julia-carlson-juliacarlson/ Ep. 697 – “The 7-Figure Life” with Dr. Noah St. John (@noahstjohn): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-697-the-7-figure-life-with-dr-noah-st-john-noahstjohn/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Happy Money” with Ken Honda (@KenHondaHappy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-happy-money-with-ken-honda-kenhondahappy/ Ep. 777 – Attract & Manifest Good Luck with Victoria Marie Gallagher (@LOAHypnotist): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-777-attract-manifest-good-luck-with-victoria-marie-gallagher-loahypnotist/ Ep. 509 - "Exit Rich" With Michelle Seiler Tucker (@MSeilerTucker): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-509-exit-rich-with-michelle-seiler-tucker-mseilertucker/ Ep. 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/ Ep. 690 – “Prosper mE” with Victoria Rader, Ph.D. (@VicaRader): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-690-prosper-me-with-victoria-rader-phd-vicarader/ Ep. 599 – “The Everyday Bucket List” with Karen Cordaway (@KarenCordaway): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-599-the-everyday-bucket-list-with-karen-cordaway-karencordaway/ Ep. 536 – “Cashflow Cookbook” with Gordon Stein (@cashflowcookbk): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-536-cashflow-cookbook-with-gordon-stein-cashflowcookbk/ Ep. 407 – “Financial Alchemy” with Morgana Rae (@morganarae): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-407-financial-alchemy-with-morgana-rae-morganarae/ #GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 5 – “Money Honey” with Rachel Richards (@MoneyHoneyRach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-5-money-honey-with-rachel-richards-moneyhoneyrach/ Ep. 359 – “Think Yourself Confident & Successful” with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas (@thinkyourselfAc): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-359-think-yourself-confident-successful-with-nathalie-plamondon-thomas-thinkyourselfac/ 261 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Douglas Vermeeren (@DougVermeeren): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/261-how-thoughts-become-things-with-douglas-vermeeren-dougvermeeren/

    35 min
  5. Ep. 972 – How Embracing Discomfort Transforms Your Relationship with Yourself with Anna Shilina (@annashilina)

    JUN 30

    Ep. 972 – How Embracing Discomfort Transforms Your Relationship with Yourself with Anna Shilina (@annashilina)

    “The things we perceive as voids in our childhood become our values in adulthood.” – Anna Shilina Today’s featured author is a speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and human behavior specialist, Anna Shilina. Anna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her latest book, “Habit Freedom: Ditch Limiting Habits - Enhance Performance - Enrich Relationships”, the importance of nurturing a positive self-relationship, how her exposure to personal development seminars led her to coaching, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Anna’s upbringing shaped her career in human behavior The realities of entrepreneurship versus being an employee What inspired Anna to become an author Her transition from writing about depression to habits and relationships Why our relationships with ourselves are important and how habits nurture them The five essential relationships for habit change Anna’s Site: https://relatingacademy.com/   Anna’s Books: HabitFreedom.com | https://a.co/d/fuFXnBn The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun 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… Ep. 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/ Ep. 931 – Proven Sales Management Wisdom for a Limitless Career with Meghan Clarke (@meghanclarkeofficial): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-931-proven-sales-management-wisdom-for-a-limitless-career-with-meghan-clarke-meghanclarkeoff/ Ep. 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/ Ep. 769 – No More Faking It with Magda Kay: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-769-no-more-faking-it-with-magda-kay/ 279.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “The Game Of Self Domination” with Natsune Oki (@lifeupeducation): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2795-host-2-host-special-the-game-of-self-domination-with-natsune-oki-lifeupeducation/ Ep. 650 – “How to Become #Unstoppable” with Victoria Pelletier (@PelletierV29): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-650-how-to-become-unstoppable-with-victoria-pelletier-pelletierv29/ Ep. 695 – “Becoming Flawesome” with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani (@KristinaMandLak): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-695-becoming-flawesome-with-kristina-mand-lakhiani-kristinamandlak/ 260 – “Metamorphosis” with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/260-metamorphosis-with-l-farrah-furtado-lisaannefurtado/ 275 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Dr. Marina Bruni (@DrMarinaBruni): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/275-how-thoughts-become-things-with-dr-marina-bruni-drmarinabruni/ Ep. 341.5 – “Playful Cheeks” with Dr. Alison J. Kay (@ajkbliss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3415-playful-cheeks-with-dr-alison-j-kay-ajkbliss/

    43 min
  6. Ep. 971 – The Quiet Storm with Amani Roberts (@amaniexperience)

    JUN 21

    Ep. 971 – The Quiet Storm with Amani Roberts (@amaniexperience)

    "When I got my initial edits for my first book, my ego was so hurt. I thought it was great, but the editor tore it up. She was right, but I put it away for about four months because I couldn’t look at it…that setback taught me not to take edits personally and to keep moving forward." – Amani Roberts Today’s featured USA Today’s best-selling bookcaster is a DJ, historian, award-winning music professor, internationally renowned professional speaker, and Champion of R&B, Amani Roberts. Amani and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups”, his journey from hospitality to music, advice for aspiring creatives, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Amani’s DJ experience inspired his first book and influenced his writing process Some surprising R&B facts that Amani found during the research process for his book, “The Quiet Storm” What big setback led Amani to create more success What the process was like for getting his music business course approved by the university faculty His top three lessons learned from starting, running, and growing his podcast Amani’s Site: https://www.amaniexperience.com/ Amani’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B084T6KT4Q/allbooks Amani’s Podcast w/ Mandi Graziano, “Adventures In Business”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-business/id1758768957 The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun 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… Ep. 857 – Side Hustle & Flow with Cliff Beach, DTM (@cliffbeachmusic): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-857-side-hustle-flow-with-cliff-beach-dtm-cliffbeachmusic/ Ep. 365 – My Poetry Is the Beauty You Overlook with Kim B. Miller (@pwcpoetlaur2020): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-365-my-poetry-is-the-beauty-you-overlook-with-kim-b-miller-pwcpoetlaur2020/ 173 - The God Groove with David Ritz (@davidritz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/173-the-god-groove-with-david-ritz-davidritz/ Ep. 900 – Biggest Dream Come True with Dr. Michael D. Finkley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-900-biggest-dream-come-true-with-dr-michael-d-finkley/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – Read Until You Understand with Dr. Farah Griffin (@FJasmineG): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-read-until-you-understand-with-dr-farah-griffin-fjasmineg/ Ep. 293.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – Foster Care System Survivor to Inspirational Thriver with Loren Michaels Harris (@LorenListens2U): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2935-host-2-host-special-foster-care-system-survivor-to-inspirational-thriver-with-loren-michaels-harris-lorenlistens2u/ 282 – What's So Hard About Being You with Sir Charles Cary (@SirCharlesCary): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/282-whats-so-hard-about-being-you-with-sir-charles-cary-sircharlescary/ Ep. 618 – A Book About You with David Green: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-618-a-book-about-you-with-david-green/ 290.5 (Charm City Bonus Ep.) – ICGODNU with Myke Gregoree AKA MG The Poet (@MGthepoet): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2905-charm-city-bonus-episode-icgodnu-with-myke-gregoree-aka-mg-the-poet-mgthepoet/ Ep. 360.5 – My Next Season Is Due Season with Dr. Eric Holmes (@DrEricholmes1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3605-my-next-season-is-due-season-with-dr-eric-holmes-drericholmes1/ Ep. 438 – Acoustic Leadership with Rick Lozano, CSP (@rick_lozano): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-438-acoustic-leadership-with-rick-lozano-csp-rick_lozano/

    31 min
  7. Ep. 970 – From Television to Transforming Lives Through Coaching with Shannon Russell

    JUN 19

    Ep. 970 – From Television to Transforming Lives Through Coaching with Shannon Russell

    “I decided to produce my own life for a change. I thought, if I can take an idea for a TV show and grow it into something you watch on your screen, then I can take an idea for a business and build that." – Shannon Russell Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom, wife, former TV producer, exit strategy expert, certified Career Transition & Business Coach and the CEO of Second Act Success Coaching, Shannon Russell. Shannon and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life”, the challenges of career transitions, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Her journey from television to launching a STEM franchise and founding Second Act Success Coaching How Shannon transferred her TV skills to entrepreneurship, launching and selling a franchise The importance of shifting priorities What inspired her to become an author Her top three lessons for starting, running, and growing a podcast   Shannon’s Site: https://startyoursecondact.com Shannon’s Book: https://a.co/d/5iS6BpU Shannon’s Podcast, “Second Act Success”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-act-success-podcast-career-transitions-entrepreneurship/id1617274364   The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun 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… Ep. 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/   Ep. 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. 782 – Grab Life By the Dreams with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-782-grab-life-by-the-dreams-with-karin-freeland-karinfreeland/   Ep. 776 – I Decide with Erin Lopez & Lisa Cox: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-776-i-decide-with-erin-lopez-lisa-cox/   Ep. 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/   Ep. 935 – From Box Confinement to Business Empowerment with Betsy Pepine (@bpepine): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-935-from-box-confinement-to-business-empowerment-with-betsy-pepine-bpepine/   Ep. 931 – Proven Sales Management Wisdom for a Limitless Career with Meghan Clarke (@meghanclarkeofficial): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-931-proven-sales-management-wisdom-for-a-limitless-career-with-meghan-clarke-meghanclarkeoff/   Ep. 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/   Ep. 810 – You Are Worthy with Katherine Norland (@katnorland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-810-you-are-worthy-with-katherine-norland-katnorland/   Ep. 517 – God's Not Done with You with Mary Guirovich (@maryguirovich): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-517-gods-not-done-with-you-with-mary-guirovich-maryguirovich/   168 - Spiral with Amy Simpkins (@amylsimpkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/168-spiral-with-amy-simpkins-amylsimpkins/   Ep. 839 – How AI Can Enhance Your Storytelling and Creative Process with Richard Rosser: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-839-how-ai-enhance-your-storytelling-and-creative-process-with-richard-rosser/

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  8. Ep. 969 – Music, Memoirs, and Making a Difference As a Disability Advocate with Jenna Udenberg

    JUN 16

    Ep. 969 – Music, Memoirs, and Making a Difference As a Disability Advocate with Jenna Udenberg

    “Don't be afraid to ask for help, because we all do better when we all do better.” – Jenna Udenberg Today’s featured author is a former music educator, accessibility educator, disability activist, and the founder of the non-profit, Above & Beyond With U, Jenna Udenberg. Jenna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Within My Spokes: A Tapestry of Pain, Growth & Freedom”, navigating the world as a manual wheelchair user since age eight, her shift from music education to disability advocacy, challenging assumptions, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Jenna to become an author How her teaching skills and lived experience inform her work in accessibility and nonprofit leadership Terms to avoid and the advocacy for respectful terminology Why finding joy in creative activities and building supportive communities is a must Jenna’s Site: https://www.aboveandbeyondwithu.org/ Jenna’s Book: https://a.co/d/5O957BA The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun 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… Ep. 844 – Different But Special with Owen Rex Daughtry (@daughtry_owen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-844-different-but-special-with-owen-rex-daughtry-daughtry_owen/ Ep. 494 – “Living With Cerebral Palsy & Inspiring Others to Achieve the Extraordinary” with Christopher Powell (@overcomelimits): https://shorturl.at/k5evf Ep. 344.5 – “Poohlicious” with Mary Elizabeth Jackson (@Mary_E_Jackson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3445-poohlicious-with-mary-elizabeth-jackson-mary_e_jackson/ Ep. 385 – “From Wheels to Heals” with Barby Ingle (@BarbyIngle): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-385-from-wheels/ Ep. 471 – “How to Turn Suffering Into Something Good” with Darci Steiner (@DarciJSteiner): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-471-how-to-turn-suffering-into-something-good-with-darci-steiner-darcijsteiner/

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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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