Going North Podcast

“Being forced to talk to other people allowed me to find this other part of myself that I didn't know existed.” – Kirsten Rudberg Today’s featured bookcaster is a panentheist, screenwriter, producer, and believer in humanity, Kirsten Rudberg. Kirsten and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, what it was like living overseas during her formative years, what inspired her to do a dark, subversive rewrite of the Peter Rabbit series, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How getting banned from her school library helped her become more outgoingWhat is panentheism and how it shapes her thinkingWhat keeps her creativity muscles strongHer top 3 lessons learned from starting, running, and growing her podcastKirsten’s Site: https://bytesizedblessings.com/Kirsten’s Books: https://www.beastlybooks.com/s/search?q=Kirsten%20RudbergKirsten’s Podcast, “Byte Sized Blessings”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/byte-sized-blessings/id1533828698?uo=4The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop

"Know thyself and get thyself the hell out of the way." – Louise Mowbray Today’s featured author is a conscious leadership advocate, keynote speaker, decorated executive coach, lecturer, Natural Foresight® Practitioner (TFSX), and behavioral science practitioner, Louise Mowbray. Louise and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Relevant: Future-Focused Leadership”, the critical role self-awareness plays in your development, what she had to unlearn to gain more growth, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Her journey from working in London to founding her own executive search firm in South AfricaWhy is self-awareness the foundation of all personal growth and developmentWhat lesson Louise learned from one of her coaching clients that improved her game as a coachWhat to do to regain your footing as an entrepreneur after hitting rockbottomThe concept of kind-sight and the importance of being kind to oneself and learning from past experiencesLouise’s Site: https://mowbraybydesign.com/Louise’s Book: https://a.co/d

"I learned that I can literally do anything that I put my mind to, but I can't do everything, and I had to be okay with that." – Chloe PantaToday’s featured bestselling author is a wife, multi-faceted entrepreneur, hypnotherapist, and transformational life coach, Chloe Panta. Chloe and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Untapped Magic: Manifestation Methods for Living a Limitless Life”, the power of being present, her experience as a woman of color in the male-dominated IT field, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired her to write her book and what she learned about herself through the processHow Chloe balances her coaching business with IT consultingWhat is manifestation and what to do when you want to manifest somethingWhat major setback led to Chloe creating more successChloe’s Site: https://chloepanta.co/Chloe’s Book: https://a.co/d/cHgeC8fThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. http

“If you want better sleep, treat yourself right. Be your own best friend.” – Dr. Stacey Duckett Today’s featured author is a mom, speaker, mindset wellness coach, clinical hypnotist, and certified science sleep coach, Dr. Stacey Duckett. Dr. Stacey and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Sensational Sleep: Better Sleep for a Better You”, the connection between posture and sleep quality, and more tips for better Zzz's!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Dr. Stacey to write a book about sleepSome tips for developing better sleep habits and its impact on your overall healthHow to create a sleep-conducive environmentDr. Stacey’s Site: https://staceyduckett.com/Dr. Stacey’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0954Z6FJQ/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrig

"I started to behave like the person that I needed to become to be my future self, and that was someone of greater confidence." – Emily Jaenson Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, TEDx speaker, and the 1st female General Manager of a Triple-A baseball team in nearly two decades, Emily Jaenson. Emily and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Let's Go! A Guide to Increasing Your Confidence: How to go from too shy to order a pizza to unstoppable.”, her journey from being a timid teen to a Professional speaker, the importance of embracing discomfort in your growth journey, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why it’s okay to deliver your message no matter how many times you think people have already heard it beforeHow she secured her TEDx talk opportunity What big setback Emily had in her career that ultimately set her up for successEmily’s top 3 lessons learned from her starting, running, and growing her podcastEmily’s Site: https://www.emilyjaenson.com/Emily’s Book: https://a.co/d/gMsm3oi

“Once I was clear on my purpose, my writer's purpose, and what the goal is for this book, everything fell into place.” – Jean Burgess, PhD Today’s featured author is a playwright, editor, and workshop presenter, Jean Burgess, PhD. Jean and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “That Summer She Found Her Voice: A Retro Novel”, the inspiration behind her novel, staying true to your writer's purpose, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What is a retro novelHow Jean discovered her passion for writing later in lifeWhat Jean learned about herself through writing her first fiction novelJean’s plans for a sequel and what her writing process is likeHow to define your writer's purpose and how it guides her publishing decisionsJean’s Site: https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/Jean’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BSVL65B4/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please supp

“That experience of being an outsider and someone that doesn't fit in is like the key to absolute success and making it in life if you know how to channel it.” – Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, attorney, keynote speaker, and conscious parenting expert, Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick. Haleh and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from Iran to the United States, the intricacies of writing and publishing children's books, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Haleh’s immigrant background built up her resilience muscleHow her law background plays a role in her book-writing processThe importance of keeping your childlike wonder alive and how Haleh does it for herselfHow early career challenges can lead to unexpected opportunities for growthHaleh’s Site: https://halehresnick.com/Haleh’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004CBGXDQ/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site

"I distinctly remember at one point, I wasn't really praying in a dedicated prayer space, but I said, 'Alright, God, I don't think I have a story, but you called me to this, so let me just start writing and see what comes out.'" – Amy Vogel Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, spiritual storyteller, story coach, literary consultant, and speaker, Amy Vogel. Amy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Teleosis: A Novel of Trauma & Transformation”, the importance of community-driven leadership, her transition from pastoral ministry to story coaching, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:3 major leadership lessons learned from her time in pastoral ministryHow Amy helps her clients uncover their hidden stories when they think that they don’t have anyHer experience transitioning from nonfiction to fiction writingThe similarities and differences between traditional and indie publishingAmy’s Site: https://www.amywvogel.com/Amy’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C3DKXGF5/allbooksThe openi

"We all can do things that people think are impossible.” – Owen Rex Daughtry Today’s featured author is a disability advocate, and board member, Owen Rex Daughtry. Owen and I had a chat about his book, “Different but Special”, living with Cerebral Palsy, how he stays motivated, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:The need for disability inclusion and accessibilityHow faith plays a major role in Owen’s lifeWhy you need a mentorOwen’s Site: https://www.instagram.com/empower_abillity/Owen’s Book: https://a.co/d/ggoYnnAThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Lik

“If this is the next 30 years of your life, is this enough?” – Genevieve PiturroToday’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a consultant, inspirational speaker, non-profit leader, purpose coach, and the founder of the Pajama Program, Genevieve M. Piturro. Genevieve and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, what inspired her to leave a corporate job to find her purpose in helping children, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Challenges and lessons learned in building a successful non-profitThe importance of leading with love and taking chancesWhy it’s okay to ask for helpWhat lesson from her coaching clients enhanced her game as a coachGenevieve’s Site: https://www.genevievepiturro.com/Genevieve’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Genevieve+Piturro&i=stripbooks&crid=16M0MNXX72FJR&sprefix=genevieve+piturro%2Cstripbooks%2C122&ref=nb_sb_noss_1Genevieve’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/JNBTnzwzpwo?si=JYQ94XYbbA73chytThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop mas

“Slow down and appreciate every single moment and every interaction you have.” – Dr. Michelle MaidenbergToday’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a mom, TEDx speaker, consultant, trainer, certified group therapist, Clinical Director, and the Co-Founder of the nonprofit 501c3 organization, “Thru My Eyes”, Dr. Michelle Maidenberg. Dr. Michelle and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Ace Your Life: Unleash Your Best Self and Live the Life You Want”, the challenges of sustaining behavioral change over time, the value of self-care practices, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Dr. Michelle’s early life experiences and desire to help others shaped her careerWhat is Dr. Michelle’s night routine for peak performanceWhat the ACE model is and how it facilitates sustainable behavioral changeWhat lesson from one of her students enhanced her game as a professorDr. Michelle’s Site: https://michellemaidenberg.com/Dr. Michelle’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B52CMK49/allbooksDr. Michelle’s

“You're not going to be happy every single day, but it's part of the human experience and it makes life meaningful." – Megan Conner Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom of 6, coach, and survivor, Megan Conner. Megan and I had a chat about her books, what inspires her mission to break generational cycles of trauma, leaving the Mormon church, and tons more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Megan’s experiences with trauma, including exposure to child pornography, and what helped her to heal from itThe characteristics of high-demand religions and the impact of leaving such groupsHow writing a book can provide therapeutic valueThe importance of making positive changes at any point in lifeMegan’s Site: https://third-verse.com/Megan’s Books: Megan’s Podcast, “The Midlife Revolution”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midlife-revolution/id1739616143The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Plea

“Everyone really has the ability to be their healthiest and their happiest. And it can be enjoyable to get there.” – Deborah Charnes Today’s featured author is a certified yoga therapist, award-winning communications specialist, and holistic coach, Deborah Charnes. Deborah and I had a chat about her book, “From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram: Wisdom for Mind, Body and Spirit”, how our challenges can become our greatest victories, some of the holistic practices and teachings from her gurus, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Deb made her transition from journalism and public relations to yoga therapyWhat inspired Deb to write her book and what she learned about herself after publishing itWhat big setback became Deb’s biggest setup for successThe importance of addressing the root cause of health issues for overall well-beingDeborah’s Site: deborahcharnes.com Deborah’s Book: https://a.co/d/05NDc28The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit

“Think of how many jobs the internet created that didn't exist 30 years ago. Web designer…there's so many jobs now, and it's going to be the same with AI, there are going to be so many different jobs developed to merge with and move forward with AI that, I mean, we haven't even conceptualized because we don't know all the possibilities that there are for this technology.” – Richard RosserToday’s featured award-winning author is a filmmaker, creative catalyst, AI Aficionado, app developer, master storyteller, educator, and the founder of AI Explained, Richard Rosser. Richard and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “ChatGPT Simplified: Non-Tech Beginners Guide to Understanding AI - Learn to Craft Effective Prompts and Create Compelling Content”, the importance of storytelling in business, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:His journey from winning a student academy award to working in the TV and film industry, including his work on "24."The evolving role that AI can play in enhancing your creativityHow AI

“The physical body affects the mental body, and the mental body affects the physical body. They're connected.” - Brigitte MarsToday’s featured award-winning international bestselling author is a mom, grandmother, herbalist, natural food chef, and nutritional consultant of Natural Health with almost fifty years of experience, Brigitte Mars. Brigitte and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health: Holistic Methods and Techniques for a Happy and Healthy Mind”, the importance of a colorful diet, tips for maintaining your brain health, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:The connection between physical and mental healthThe impact of environmental factors on mental and emotional well-beingHow natural remedies can be a game-changer for managing anxiety and panic attacksWhat to expect from her upcoming book, "Wildflower Child”Brigitte’s Site: https://www.brigittemars.com/Brigitte’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JOYSYU/allbooksThe opening track is title

"You don't know who needs to hear what you've written." – Stephanie FegerToday’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, book marketing strategist, professional speaker, and the Founder & Chief Strategist of emPower PR Group, Stephanie Feger. Steph and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her strategic approach to book marketing, the significance of concentrating on what's truly important in life, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Stephanie to become an authorWhy embracing simplicity can create more impactWhy a strategic focus and selectivity are required for marketing successHow faith plays a major role in her businessStephanie’s Site: https://stephaniefeger.com/emPower PR Group: https://empowerprgroup.com/Stephanie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07CV4S2R8/allbooksStephanie’s Podcast, “The emPowered Author”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-author-a-marketing-podcast-for/id1575362449The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous

"If you don't define to yourself what your goals are, you're going to end up serving someone else's goals, and that happens to a lot of people." – Dr. Michelle Rozen Today’s featured international bestselling author is a mom, wife, researcher, the most in-demand keynote speaker on change and growth in business and life, and America’s #1 expert on the psychology of change, Dr. Michelle Rozen. Dr. Michelle and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “The 6% Club: Unlock the Secret to Achieving Any Goal and Thriving in Business and Life”, the importance of not waiting for the right time to make changes, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Dr. Michelle to write her book and why only a handful of people reach their goalsTwo goal-achieving secrets of the top 6%Why starting small and being specific with your goals can lead to big changesDr. Michelle’s Site: https://www.drmichellerozen.com/Dr. Michele’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01LX5AVGB/allbooksThe opening track is titled "Heat

“Every breakthrough I've ever had in my whole life came from effective communication.” – Aurora WinterToday’s featured award-winning bestselling author is a mom, creative serial entrepreneur, grief coach, Thought Leader Launcher, TV producer, and sought-after speaker, Aurora Winter. Aurora and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of reinvention, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What lesson Aurora learned from a client that leveled up her game as a coachHow stories make a significant impact when selling your product or serviceAurora’s pivot from nonfiction to fiction with her fantasy series "Magic, Mystery, and the Multiverse."3 steps to effective communication by using neuroscienceAurora’s Site: https://www.aurorawinter.com/Aurora’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001K8ZDMG/allbooksAurora’s Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magicmystery/fantasy-novel-magic-mystery-and-the-multiverse?ref=clipboard-prelaunchThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by

"I was quiet and not wanting to share because it was some tragedy that happened in my life, and I didn't want to remember that. And looking back on that now, 12 plus years later, after that decade of silence, so to speak, I realized that this is God's story that he specifically gave to me." – Morgan McCarverToday’s featured Christian author is multi-award-winning ceramic artist, Morgan McCarver. Morgan and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “God the Artist: Revealing God’s Creative Side Through Pottery”, how a major scoliosis surgery led to a ceramics career, the symbolism in her porcelain wildflower designs, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How did Morgan’s ceramics business lead her to write a bookWhen did her faith become real to her after growing up as a ChristianHer journey from introversion to becoming more extrovertedWhy faith and creativity can flourishMorgan’s Site: https://www.morganmccarver.com/Morgan’s Book: https://a.co/d/dd5FNFkThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous

“When you really understand how to program your mind, the amount of being able to just enjoy life is incredible.” – Brandy Gillmore Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a world-renowned Mind-Body healing expert, TEDx speaker, and Hall of Fame martial artist, Brandy Gillmore. Brandy and I had a chat about her book, “Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body: You Can Be Your Own Cure”, how she applied troubleshooting principles to her healing process, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Brandy’s transformative journey from being wheelchair-bound to mastering the mind-body connection for healingThe impact that emotions have on our physical healthHer top 3 lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastBrandy’s Site: https://brandygillmore.com/Brandy’s Book: https://a.co/d/cRVIyayBrandy's Podcast, “Heal Yourself. Change Your Life”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-yourself-change-your-life/id1478803461Brandy’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/5dEbqRYqY_0?si=z7CExU2z8DnY6yX6The openin