Going North Podcast

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Ep. 1118 – From Facing Death to Becoming a Hay House Author with Laurie Smith (@ls_lauriesmith) Oct 10, 2026

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“We have this capacity for deep peace, deep calm, deep knowing of who we are, deep connection with our callings and our gifts. And that's all within us, just waiting to be accessed.” – Laurie Smith

Today’s featured bookcaster is a wife, mom, speaker, workshop facilitator, multi-certified Life Coach, Certified NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, and the founder of DreamCatching™, Laurie Smith. Laurie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Flow Habit: Creating Peace, Passion, Purpose, and Everyday Miracles”, dealing with a 20,000+ feet near-death experience, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What flow is and how it can arise in everyday activities

How a daily writing challenge helped Laurie reconnect with her creativity

What led to her securing a book deal with Hay House

What coaching client experience she had that upped her game as a coach

Three major lessons she learned from starting, growing, and running her podcast

Laurie’s Site: https://www.lauriesmith.com/

Laurie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BBYSGZXV/allbooks

Laurie’s Podcast, “The Flow Habit”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flow-habit-podcast-flow-state-creativity-get/id1798335678

The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016

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Ep. 1117 – From Writing Alone to Building a Thriving Author Community with Dianna Gunn (@DiannaLGunn) Oct 05, 2026

Show notes

“We think of writing as something that happens in isolation, but writing really is best when it's done in community, when you have someone to bounce ideas off of, when you can have that back and forth that gets out of your own head and gives you fresh perspectives you probably wouldn't have thought of.” – Dianna Gunn

Today’s featured author is a freelance writer, and the CEO and founder of Weeknight Writers, Dianna Gunn. Dianna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, how a friend’s suggestion reshaped her story, the risks of book bans, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How a Christmas gift inspired Dianna’s gothic horror novel, “Woman of Sorrow and Blood”

Why authors need to be part of a creative community

How she built Weeknight Writers into an inclusive virtual home for writers

Her advice for aspiring writers

Dianna’s Site: https://authordiannagunn.com/

Dianna’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B06Y5WHB7C/allbooks

Weeknight Writers: https://weeknightwriters.com/

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Ep. 1116 – Make Your Story Matter with Abbie Emmons (@abbieemmonsx) Sep 26, 2026

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“Tap into your own inner creativity. It's there. It's always has been there, and your story matters.” – Abbie Emmons

Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a writing coach, storyteller, and creator of YouTube's most-watched creative writing channel, Abbie Emmons. Abbie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Make Your Story Matter: An Interactive Guide to Unlocking Your Brain's Storytelling Power and Writing a Book Readers Love”, her journey from teen blogger to published novelist, morning writing habits, and more!!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How growing up in a creative and entrepreneurial family led Abbie to become an author

What helped her to generate a large number of initial reviews for her 1^st book that now has over 2.2K reviews

The key to creating relatable characters that resonate with readers

How writing nonfiction taught her the importance of simplifying complex topics and deciding what information to exclude

Three major lessons she learned from starting, growing, and running her podcast

Abbie’s Site: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/make-your-story-matter

Abbie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07RS9LBPF/allbooks

Abbie’s Podcast, “The Kate and Abbie Show”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kate-and-abbie-show/id1501883200

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Ep. 1115 – From Burned-Out Educational Leader to Boundless Creative Mompreneur with Nataliya Falevich Sep 21, 2026

Show notes

"Don't wait for your life to become less busy before you honor your creativity." – Nataliya Falevich

Today’s featured author is a mompreneur, speech-language pathologist, artist, and speaker, Nataliya Falevich. Nataliya and I had a fun on a bun chat about her 1^st book, “Velvet Blade: Requiem for Captivity”, her journey from immigrating from Moscow at 22 to earning three master's degrees while raising three children, why burnout can be a signal that transformation is overdue, and more!!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How a single, honest moment of self-reflection can become the catalyst for a complete life reinvention

What Nataliya learned about herself while writing her book

Why writing a book can be a tool for your personal growth

Some insights on how to honor your creativity as a busy parent

Nataliya’s Site: https://nataliyafalevich.com/

Nataliya’s Books: https://a.co/d/0aUERYPW

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Ep. 1114 – From Side Hustle to Global Franchise with Michael Black Sep 14, 2026

Show notes

“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

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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

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Ep. 1113 – Using Empathy to Transform Pain Into Public Good with Liz Moyer Benferhat (@WeHealforAll) Sep 10, 2026

Show notes

“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

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Ep. 1112 – From Ground Zero to Financial and Spiritual Hero with Rev. Dr. Nicole B. Simpson (@nicolebsimpson) Sep 05, 2026

Show notes

“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 73^rd 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 73^rd 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

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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. 1111 – Choosing Peace Through Loss, Change, and Life's Unexpected Turns with Dr. Katie Eastman Aug 27, 2026

Show notes

"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

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Ep. 1110 – You're Allowed To Quit and Create Something Better with Kate Kayaian (@kate_kayaian) Aug 23, 2026

Show notes

“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

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Ep. 1109 – From Ballerina Dreams to Uncovering WWII Family Secrets with Dr. Caroline Crocker (@crocker_ic) Aug 21, 2026

Show notes

“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

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