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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!

Latest Episodes:

243 – “Fantasy Writing & The Power of Audiobooks For Indie Authors” with Riley Tune (@rileytuneauthor) Apr 23, 2020

Show notes

“There’s a difference between being cliché and taking a story that’s familiar but making it your own.” – Riley Tune

Today’s featured bestselling fantasy author is lifter of weights, video game lover, and pizza aficionado, Riley Tune. Riley and I talk about his outlook on making character/villains feel real, other great tips about indie authorship that most folks don’t talk about and how he got kicked out of Barnes & Noble. This is one episode that you don’t want to miss!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What to keep in mind when creating stories for all of the characters in your books.

Why Harry Potter & X-Men are the exact same story.

Why authors are leaving money on the table by not having their books in audiobook form.

Ways to work with a voice actor for your audiobooks.

What Riley learned the hard way when he started writing.

Why it’s important to have beta-readers.

Riley’s Site: http://www.rileytune.com/

Riley’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Riley-Tune/e/B01N78OWN3%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

The opening track is titled “TMNT Neon Night Riders Remix” by EV Sharp aka MagicMusicx. To listen and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.magicmusicx.com/magic-vgm-1.html

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33 - "Inspiration, Sci-Fi, & Video Games" with Beth Martin (@bethmart07): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/33-inspiration-sc-fi-video-games-with-beth-martin-bethmart07

92 - "Roya Sands and the Bridge Between Worlds" with Saryon Michael White: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/92-roya-sands-and-the-bridge-between-worlds-with-saryon-michael-white

176 - "Life Has a Way" with Dwayne Jenkins (@LeDwayneJenkins): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/176-life-has-a-way-with-dwayne-jenkins-ledwaynejenkins

204 - "Modern Day Bible Stories" with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/204-modern-day-bible-stories-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele

238 – “Archaeology to Fantasy & Sci-Fi” with V.S. Holmes (@VS_Holmes): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/238-archaeology-to-fantasy-sci-fi-with-vs-holmes-vs_holmes

241 – “Highwayman” with MJ Preston (@MJPreston1): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/241-highwayman-with-mj-preston-mjpreston1

242 – “The Celestine Prophecy” by James Redfield (@James_Redfield) Apr 21, 2020

Show notes

Karma works both ways. Use it to your advantage by putting out as much good as possible for others.

Today’s featured award-winning, international NY Times #1 bestselling author is screenwriter, lecturer, and film producer, James Redfield. James and I talk about how his book remained a #1 bestseller for 3 years straight, the power of declarative prayers and more!!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

Why the Celestine Prophecy has remained popular for so long.

What synchronicity is and how to have it flow toward you in life.

How to use karma to your advantage.

What helps you have a peace that surpasses all understanding.

James’ Site: https://www.celestinevision.com/

Celestine Prophecy Tour: www.TheCelestineProphecyTour.com

The opening track is titled, Enlightened Thought by Asis Galvin. Support his craft and listen to the full track by clicking the following link, https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/enlightened-thought

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68 - "The Ultimate Paradigm Shift" with Dr. Phillip Mountrose (@HolisticDrPhil): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/68-the-ultimate-paradigm-shift-with-dr-philip-mountrose-holisticdrphil

95 - "L.I.F.E." with Jim Phillips (@inspired10): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/95-life-with-jim-phillips-inspired10

92 - "Roya Sands and the Bridge Between Worlds" with Saryon Michael White: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/92-roya-sands-and-the-bridge-between-worlds-with-saryon-michael-white

104 - "Heart Reconnection" with Lee McCormick (@spiritrecovery): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/104-heart-reconnection-with-lee-mccormick-spiritrecovery

120 - "Find Your Soul's Agenda" with Ani Anderson (@PracAlchemist): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/120-find-your-souls-agenda-with-ani-anderson-pracalchemist

161 - "CodeBreaker" with Sandra Biskind (@TheBiskinds): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/161-codebreaker-with-sandra-biskind-thebiskinds

169 - "The Second Wave" with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/169-the-second-wave-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd

2-Year Anniversary Episode #2 - "Lead An Uncompromised Life" with Lori Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/2-year-anniversary-episode-2-lead-an-uncompromised-life-with-lori-spagna-lorispagna

202 - "Your Divine Human Blueprint" with Julie Renee Doering (@RevJulieRenee): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/202-your-divine-human-blueprint-with-julie-renee-doering-revjulierenee

210 - "Perception" with James Purpura (@PowerfulU): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/204-perception-with-james-purpura-powerfulu

233 – “Chakras & Your Third Eye” with Dr. Susan Shumsky (@AwakenToGod): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/233-chakras-your-third-eye-with-dr-susan-shumsky-awakentogod

241.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – “Off She Goes to Mexico” with Laurel Conran Apr 16, 2020

Show notes

Everyday moments can be documented to teach and entertain others.

Today’s featured Maryland author is ESOL instructor Laurel Conran. Laurel and I talk about her new children’s book, monarch butterflies and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

Why she wrote her book.

What inspired her book.

What Monarch waystations are and how far these butterflies can fly.

The importance of milkweed for monarch butterflies.

Laurel’s FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-and-Traveling-393535927916222/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARBb10IJJXnHvivfMPUSc2iXDVHlTQZqrQo62Ef4DKxtnuEj_rHZwbzlHit-Jff1hFdTsNHccuZIpzmS

Laurel’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ALaurel+Conran&s=relevancerank&text=Laurel+Conran&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

The opening track is titled "Parepare" by Marcus D. Be sure to visit his site (https://marcusd.net/track/parepare) and support his craft.

Related Episodes:

128 - “The Adventures of Teacherman” with Brian D. Neal (@BrockSteel1): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/128-the-adventures-of-teacherman-with-brian-d-neal-brocksteel1

201.5 (Thanksgiving Bonus Episode) - "Believe In Divine Intervention" with Ellie Pechet (@PhoenixRisingUS) #chaostoclarity: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/2015-thanksgiving-bonus-episode-believe-in-divine-intervention-with-ellie-pechet-phoenixrisingus-chaostoclarity

205 - "Earth Speaks Up" with Mary McNerney: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/205-earth-speaks-up-with-mary-mcnerney

241 – “Highwayman” with MJ Preston (@MJPreston1) Apr 16, 2020

Show notes

“The best reward you can get as an author is that people like your stuff.” – MJ Preston

Today’s featured author is Canadian Military Veteran, photographer, and trucker, MJ Preston. MJ shares how he became a writer, what inspires his stories and tons more….along with dad jokes.

Key Things You’ll Learn:

Where he gets his ideas from.

How observation helps you develop content for your books.

The other genre MJ plans to write in the future.

Readers are the reason why you write a story.

MJ’s Site: https://www.mjpreston.net/

MJ’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/MJ-Preston/e/B005JTQMZY%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

The opening track is titled, "Ragtown" by madxruler (formally known as Ruler Inc.) Click the following link to cop this track and the entire album. https://madxruler.bandcamp.com/track/ragtown

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92 - "Roya Sands and the Bridge Between Worlds" with Saryon Michael White: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/92-roya-sands-and-the-bridge-between-worlds-with-saryon-michael-white

176 - "Life Has a Way" with Dwayne Jenkins (@LeDwayneJenkins): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/176-life-has-a-way-with-dwayne-jenkins-ledwaynejenkins

238 – “Archaeology to Fantasy & Sci-Fi” with V.S. Holmes (@VS_Holmes): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/238-archaeology-to-fantasy-sci-fi-with-vs-holmes-vs_holmes

240 – “Living An International Life” with E.J. Moran Apr 13, 2020

Show notes

Teaching your mother tongue to others will help you relearn it and to stay humble.

Today’s featured author is a former international fashion model and expert on Expatriate life, E.J. Moran. We chat how she became an international fashion model, her travels, why she penned a mystery novel and more!!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How she got over the culture shock of moving overseas when she was 18.

Why E.J. became an author after retiring from her modeling career.

Why authors should have audiobooks.

Why E.J. taught English classes overseas and what it taught her.

The difference between fashion modeling and glamour modeling.

EJ’s Site: http://ejmoranauthor.com/

EJ’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/E-J-Moran/e/B07MYL2QD4/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

The opening track is titled "New Perspective" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. http://marcusd.net/album/secret-bosses-unreleased-retrod-beats

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Host 2 Host Special with Nathalie Mullinix: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/host-2-host-special-with-nathalie-mullinix

54 - "Living & Traveling Abroad" with Nicole T. Brewer (@iluv2globetrot): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/54-living-traveling-abroad-with-nicole-t-brewer-iluv2globetrot

55 - "Life Branding" with Jon Michail (@jon_michail): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/55-life-branding-with-jon-michail-jon_michail

151 - "The Superstar Paradox" with Keren Eldad (@CoachKeren): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/151-the-superstar-paradox-with-keren-eldad-keldad

194 – “A Badass Butterfly Conversion” with Rev. Dr. Jane Galloway: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/194-a-badass-butterfly-conversion-with-rev-dr-jane-galloway-chaostoclarity

239 – “Foundational Networking” with Frank Agin (@frankagin) Apr 09, 2020

Show notes

“Every contact has an opportunity. You just never know.” – Frank Agin

Today’s featured author is a fellow podcaster, sought-after speaker and founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections, Frank Agin. Frank and I talk about what led him to become a master networker, how introverts can become better networkers and more!!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

The 3 reasons why you don’t get referrals from people.

Why networking events and opportunities are all around us.

Why knowing who your desired client/perfect customer avatar helps you get business quicker

The trick to small talk.

Frank’s Site: https://www.frankagin.com/

Frank’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AFrank+Agin&s=relevancerank&text=Frank+Agin&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

Networking RX Podcast: http://networkingrx.libsyn.com/

The opening track is titled "Good Attorney" by Rukunetsu (AKA Project R). To download this and other ear sugar from this artist, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/good-attorney-umvc3-phoenix

Resources Mentioned:

Book = “Friend of a Friend . . .: Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career” by David Burkus: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073XBVXTY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

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86 - "Stepping Into the Spotlight" with Tsufit (@Tsufit): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/86-stepping-into-the-spotlight-with-tsufit-tsufit

147 - "The Connector's Advantage" with Michelle Tillis Lederman (@mtlederman): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/147-the-connectors-advantage-with-michelle-tillis-lederman-mtlederman

222 – “The Journey to Cloud Nine” with Jordan Gross: https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/222-the-journey-to-cloud-nine-with-jordan-gross

238 – “Archaeology to Fantasy & Sci-Fi” with V.S. Holmes (@VS_Holmes) Apr 06, 2020

Show notes

“Normal is overrated.” – V.S. Holmes

Today’s featured award-winning and international bestselling author is archeologist V.S. Holmes. V and I talk about creativity, writing and archeology digs.

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How V’s day job as an archeologist inspired her books.

How “what if” can build your story.

Why writing novels are inspired by emotions and the people around you the most.

V.S. Holmes’ Site: https://vsholmes.com/

V.S. Books: https://www.amazon.com/V-S-Holmes/e/B014B55FJ0/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

The opening track is titled "Urgent Advance - METAL GEAR 2 Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R. Be sure to click the link below to check out his wonderful music. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/urgent-advance-metal-gear-2-q-mix

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92 - "Roya Sands and the Bridge Between Worlds" with Saryon Michael White: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/92-roya-sands-and-the-bridge-between-worlds-with-saryon-michael-white

237 – “The Gift of Struggle” with Bobby Herrera (@BobbyHerreraPG) Apr 02, 2020

Show notes

“It’s not about being perfect, it’s about making an impact.” – Bobby Herrera

Today’s featured bestselling author is U.S. Army veteran, father, husband, and CEO of Populus Group, Bobby Herrera. Bobby and I talk about leadership and the power of sharing stories.

Key Things You’ll Learn:

Why kindness will change someone’s life.

Why stories are integral to transferring information and emotions.

Why people must ask themselves Will my story matter?

Why you need to know the invisible force that drives you.

What we should be asking of those in business.

Bobby’s Site: https://bobby-herrera.com/

Bobby’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Struggle-Life-Changing-Lessons-Leading/dp/1885167873/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=gift+of+struggle&qid=1552581553&s=gateway&sr=8-3

The Populus Group: https://www.populusgroup.com/

The opening track is titled “Gonna Fly Now Remix” by EV Sharp aka MagicMusicx. To listen and download the full track, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/evsharp/gonna-fly-now-remix#t=0:00

Resources Mentioned:

“The Motive” by Patrick Lencioni = https://www.amazon.com/Motive-Leaders-Abdicate-Important-Responsibilities/dp/1119600456

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226 – “A Company Culture that Transforms” with Diana George (@ByGeorgeHR): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/226-a-company-culture-that-transforms-with-diana-george-bygeorgehr

236.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – “The Future of Public Transportation” with Paul Comfort (@comfortpaul) Mar 31, 2020

Show notes

“As we continue to use technology to improve our world, we need to make sure that we keep humans at the center of it. We are here to serve people.” – Paul Comfort

Today’s featured bestselling author from Maryland is award-winning transit industry leader and fellow podcast host, Paul Comfort. Paul and I talk about his newest book, inner congruence and more!!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What the future holds for public transportation.

Why mass transportation is critical to our society.

Why we must reflect on our chosen priorities in life.

Paul’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Comfort/e/B07HWVN8H3/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

Paul’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transit-unplugged/id1308238228

Paul’s Site: https://paulcomfort.org/

The opening track is titled, "Improve Yourself More" by Rukunetsu aka Project R. To listen and download the entire track, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/improve-yourself-more-2018

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236 – “Launch Your Life” with Philip Bruns Mar 30, 2020

Show notes

“There’s nothing like applying the Bible to your life.” – Philip Bruns

Today’s featured author is father, husband and Christian entrepreneur, Philip Bruns. Philip and I talk about how he became a Christian, his joint venture with his wife Beth and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

Why characters from the Bible are still relevant examples of people on the daily grind.

Why trades need to be filled in America.

Why Christians should not sell themselves short of what God has in store for them.

Philip’s Site: https://www.launchmini.com/

Philip’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Philip-E.-Bruns/e/B07NNXS89P

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214 – “A Spoonful of Courage” with Dr. Charles Page (@cwpageauthor): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/214-a-spoonful-of-courage-with-dr-charles-page-cwpageauthor

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