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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:

150 - "Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After" with Jody Vallee Smith May 30, 2019

Show notes

“Anything you do of value is an inside job.” - Jody Vallee Smith

Today's featured author is a mother, former interior designer and longtime believer in fairytales, Jody Vallee Smith. Jody and I talk about her book, helping young girls realize their potential, social media and tons more mompreneur goodness!!!

Key Takeaways:

Kids are better at coaching than life coaches.

When writing and publishing a book, make sure you hire the right people to be on your team. Especially as an indie author.

Having good teammates on a project helps you stay focused on a goal.

Be committed to releasing a good product.

To find your calling in life, start where your anger and or fear is.

Get out of your bubble and go travel.

When people create, they start to heal.

Jody's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Princess-Monroe-Happily-Ever-After/dp/1948604035

Jody's Site: https://www.princessmonroe.com/

Jody's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jodyvalleesmith/

The Courageous Girl Project: https://www.facebook.com/courageousgirlcommunity/

The opening track is titled "Glorious Fanfare Remix" by Asis Galvin. To listen and purchase the full track, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/ff13-2-glorious-fanfare-remix

Related Episodes:

11 - "VICTORIOUS!: Defeating Bullies and Giants God's Way" with Darnnell Reese (@Victorious_wGOD )" = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-11-darnnell-reese-victorious_wgod

12 - "Introverts Unite" with Altovise Pelzer (@FindYourVoiceNow) = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-12-altovise-pelzer-findyourvoicenow

18 - "Inspirational Stuff" with Amy Brooks (@AmyReneeBrooks) = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/18-inspirational-stuff-with-amy-brooks-amyreneebrooks

149 - "May I Only Leave Rose Petals" with J.S. Drake May 27, 2019

Show notes

“Wherever you walk, leave a trail of rose petals.” - J.S. Drake

Today's featured author is overcomer and poet, J. S. Drake. Jessica and I talk about how poetry helped her move through her Dark Night of the Soul, what that is and tons more!

Key Takeaways:

Writing and being vulnerable helps your soul become free.

It’s okay to be vulnerable.

The dark night of the soul is a deep depression where nothing makes sense.

It’s okay to make mistakes if you learn from them.

“You are enough.”

Jessica's Book: https://www.amazon.com/May-Only-Leave-Rose-Petals/dp/1945026499/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=2WREZ9096S5G4&keywords=may+i+only+leave+rose+petals+j.s.+drake&qid=1551543526&s=gateway&sprefix=may+i+only+l%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

Jessica's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayionlyleaverosepetals/

Jessica's FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/MayIOnlyLeaveRosePetals/

A special shoutout goes to MagicMusicX (@magicmusicx) for his track "Deep In Thought". Be sure to cop this and his other wonderful tunes through this link. https://magicmusicx.bandcamp.com/track/deep-in-thought

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Episode 13 - "Water in a Broken Glass" with Odessa Rose: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-13-odessa-rose-findyourvoicenow

Episode 25 - "Escapism, History, & Good Advice" with Kate Dolan (@KDHays): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/25-with-kate-dolan

1-Year Anniversary Episode #3 - "The Truth is Within" with Dee Delaney (@deedelaney01): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1-year-anniversary-episode-3-the-truth-is-within-with-dee-delaney-deedelaney01

Episode 77 - "Empathic Sensitivity" with Dr. Janice Carlin: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/77-empathic-sensitivity-with-dr-janice-carlin

Episode 90 - "Words From a Creative Mind" with Myke Gregoree: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/90-words-from-a-creative-mind-with-myke-gregoree

Episode 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

148 - "Everyday Magnificent" with Gabriela Masala (@onelovealliance) May 23, 2019

Show notes

“Some of our greatest wisdom is found through play and in creative expression.” - Gabriela Masala

Today's featured author is recording artist, consultant, and facilitator, Gabriela Masala. The graceful Gabriela and I talk about her newest book, living a life of joy and tons more!

Key Takeaways:

Live the life that you would love to live.

What lights you up?

Have a daily practice (like meditation) that helps you find your joy.

All of us are artists. Life artists. We are given a brush and we decide what colors to add.

Have a daily gratitude practice.

What lights me up?

What am I becoming?

The best form of meditation is the one you’ll do.

There are many forms of meditation like dancing, singing and walking.

Gabriela's Site: https://gabrielamasala.com/

Gabriela's Books: https://gabrielamasala.com/products-for-an-extraordinary-life/?doing_wp_cron=1558646743.4371778964996337890625

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:

1-Year Anniversary Episode #3 - "The Truth is Within" with Dee Delaney (@deedelaney01) = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/1-year-anniversary-episode-3-the-truth-is-within-with-dee-delaney-deedelaney01

105 - "A Short Path to Change" with Jenny Mannion (@jennymannion) = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/105-a-short-path-to-change-with-jenny-mannion-jennymannion

105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley

147 - "The Connector's Advantage" with Michelle Tillis Lederman (@mtlederman) May 20, 2019

Show notes

“Networking is something you do but a connector is someone that you are.” - Michelle Tillis Lederman

Today's featured bestselling author is speaker, animal lover and one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, Michelle Tillis Lederman. Michelle and I talk about trust, networking, her favorite social media platform and TONS more!

Key Takeaways:

People do business with people they like.

Be relationship focused when you connect with others.

The 4 pillars of trust are authenticity, vulnerability, transparency & consistency.

Give yourself permission to say no.

Abundant people don’t compare themselves to other people.

“Give trust to get trust.”

“Trust is the expectation of predictability”

Trust is fluid but situational.

Writing is isolated, but certain books require collaboration. (Like a book on connecting)

Use LinkedIn more often. Everybody should be on LinkedIn.

Facebook has the largest amount of users but it’s an aging user base.

Connecting is a 24/7 thing.

Learn how to give yourself permission to say yes and no at the right moments.

“Keep connecting, keep connecting, keep connecting and keep connected.”

Michelle's Newest Book - "The Connector's Advantage": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1989025358/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1989025358&linkCode=as2&tag=mlederman-20&linkId=ae41cf764ddc290670c5479a2b37ee14

Book Bonuses: https://michelletillislederman.com/tcabonus/

Gifts From Michelle: http://michelletillislederman.com/giftpack/

The opening track is titled "Misanthropy" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. http://marcusd.net/track/misanthropy-2

You can find more resources and leadership training programs on findcourses.com

146 - "Healing In The Vessel" with Jacqueline Goodwin May 16, 2019

Show notes

We often carry a lot of mental luggage around and don’t realize it.

Today's featured author is ordained minister, Rev. Jacqueline Goodwin. Jacqueline and I talk about her book, her healing that led to the title of the book and tons more!!

Key Takeaways:

Keep it both physically and spiritually fit.

Look at the simple things around us that we take for granted and be grateful for them.

Failure is never final.

There is always purpose in your pain.

Sometimes you need to “go into shutdown” by giving yourself moments of silence from outside noise and fasting to receive physical healing.

Rev. Jacqueline's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Vessel-Mothers-Daughters-Journey/dp/097050084X

Rev. Jacqueline's Site: http://www.healinginthevesselministries.com/home/index

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

Related Episodes:

19 - "Walk In Your Authority" with Rev. Allison G. Daniels (@AllisonDaniels9): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/19-walking-in-your-authority-with-rev-allison-daniels-allisondaniels9

66 - Time Let's Talk Blends with Dr. Helena Hill (@TimeLets): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/66-time-lets-talk-blends-with-dr-helena-hill-timelets

73 - "Sacred Rest" with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith (@DrDaltonSmith): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/73-sacred-rest-with-dr-saundra-dalton-smith-drdaltonsmith

74 - "Deciding to Soar" with (@SharRonJamison): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/74-deciding-to-soar-with-sharronjamison

81.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "A Beautiful Tragedy" with Retta Timmons (@ImagineMeLLC): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/815-local-author-bonus-special-labs-a-beautiful-tragedy-with-retta-timmons-imaginemellc

145 - "One Thing at a Time: And That One Thing is Me" with Lisa C. Butler (@AuthorLButler) May 13, 2019

Show notes

Some people are walking around with a feeling of not knowing their self-worth.

Today's featured author is mom and Baltimore native, Lisa Chanel Butler. Lisa and I talk about her writing journey, discovering her inner glow and more!

Key Takeaways:

Be careful of who you take your advice from.

Learn to challenge yourself.

Be authentic when writing your book.

Never neglect your own needs.

Don’t fall for the comparison trap on social media.

Lisa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Butler/e/B004ZN9H9I/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

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13 - "Water in a Broken Glass" with Odessa Rose - http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-13-odessa-rose-findyourvoicenow

52 - "You Go Girl" with Chandra B. Payne (@ChandraBPayne) - http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/52-you-go-girl-with-chandra-b-payne-empowermovellc

62 - Defying the Verdict with Charita Cole Brown - http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/62-defying-the-verdict-with-charita-cole-brown

65 - "Stronger Than My Struggles" with Melony Hill @STMSBmore - http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/65-stronger-than-my-struggles-with-melony-hill-stmsbmore

70 - "From Grief to Grind" with Phoenix J Ma'ri - http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/70-from-grief-to-grind-with-phoenix-j-mari

71- "First Love Yourself" with Kim Trosper (@kimltrosper) - http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/71-first-love-yourself-with-kim-trosper-kimltrosper

The opening track is titled, “Don't Hold Your Breath” by Marcus D. To cop the full track, click on the following link. https://marcusd.net/track/dont-hold-ya-breath

144 - "Legends of The Grail" with Ayn Cates Sullivan (@AynCateSullivan) May 09, 2019

Show notes

Understand the lineage of your people and the trials they went through to give you strength.

Today's featured award-winning and bestselling author is speaker and seminar leader, Ayn Cates Sullivan, PhD. Dr. Ayn and I talk about her books on Celtic mythology, and tons more!!!

Key Takeaways:

Do something you love and keep it close to your heart…and feet.

To keep a nation alive, you need the stories of your people (and your own language).

Druids had to know 250 historical stories and play the harp before becoming one.

Oral storytelling was the main way of transferring information.

Never forget your wondrous inner child. Stay curious.

Related Episode:

Episode 120.5 - (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Children of Time" with Victory Parsons (@ReadLiftRepeat): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1205-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-children-of-time-with-victory-parsons-readliftrepeat

The opening track is titled, "Stream" by MadXRuler (formally known as Ruler Inc.). Be sure to visit his Bandcamp page and check out his serious sounds by clicking the following link. https://rulerinc.bandcamp.com/album/ruler-inc-definitive

143 - "Financial Self-Defense" with Ken Rupert (@K_E_Rupert) May 06, 2019

Show notes

“What are my priorities and how do I fund them?” - Ken Rupert

Today's featured returning author is US Army veteran, speaker and Caregiver coach, Ken Rupert. Ken and I talk about his new book, wealth principles, and tons more!

Key Takeaways:

Neutralize the threat and seize the opportunity.

Be open to changing what you are currently doing if it’s not working.

Each belt level is a wealth creation strategy.

Eliminate all of your consumer debt.

You can learn 16 different ways to make money with the Financial Black Belt system.

Make compound interest work for you, not against you. Consumer debt is compound interest working against you.

Set breakthrough goals. Goals that are both big and breakable.

Become efficient with your finances so you can help others.

Ken's Book(s): https://www.amazon.com/Ken-Rupert/e/B00ESK2KUG%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Ken's Site: https://wealthmeasure.blogspot.com/

Related Episodes:

123 - "Caregiving & Earning a Financial Black Belt" with Ken Rupert (@K_E_Rupert) = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/123-caregiving-earning-a-financial-black-belt-with-ken-rupert-k_e_rupert

100 - "Habits of Highly Broke People" with Dipo Adesina (@dipo_adesina) = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/100-habits-of-highly-broke-people-with-dipo-adesina-dipo_adesina

96 - "Fit Money" with Julia Carlson (@fitmoneydr) = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/96-fit-money-with-julia-carlson-fitmoneydr

47 - "Black Belt Wealth" with Damion Lupo (@damionlupo) = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/47-black-belt-wealth-with-damion-lupo-damionlupo

The opening track for this episode is titled "Earth and Sea II" by Rukunetsu aka Project R (@Rukunetsu). Be sure to support this artist by clicking on this link: https://projectr.bandcamp.com/.

142 - "Natural Living with Essential Oils" with Dr. Eric & Mama Z (@DrEricZielinski) May 02, 2019

Show notes

We are all called to a purpose and taking care of your body helps you fulfill that purpose.

Today's featured bestselling authors and the 1st couple ever featured on this podcast are Dr. Eric & Sabrina Ann Zielinski. This fun episode talked about healthy natural living, biblical principals and getting started with adding essential oils into your daily routine.

Key Takeaways:

Weight loss will happen when you reduce the number of toxins you intake from various sources like aerosols, certain beauty products, etc.

Give your body time to detox and acclimate to certain changes when switching over to using essential oils.

Your body is a temple.

Recognize the things that are working and not working.

Proper planning prevents poor performance.

The food you choose to eat affects your health. Eat more natural food that doesn’t have nutritional labels.

Give yourself and your body grace. Allow time to do its magic.

Related Episodes:

Episode 6 - "Eat to Thrive" with Katie Sampayo (@katie_sampayo): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-6-eat-to-thrive-with-katie-sampayo-katie_sampayo

Episode 58 - "Top Keys for Weight Loss" with Christy Callahan Cromwell (@ChristyCromwel1): https://goingnorth.libsyn.com/58-top-keys-for-weight-loss-with-christy-callahan-cromwell

The opening track is called "Aqua & Trees Type R" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R. To listen and download the entire track, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/aqua-and-trees-type-r-tobal

141 - "Thou Shall Be Successful" with William Winfield (@Willisblessed38) Apr 29, 2019

Show notes

“If you don’t know your value, you’re always going to give a discount.” - William Winfield

Today's featured author is fellow certified empowerment speaker, minister, author and CEO of WAR (We Are Royalty), William Winfield. Will and I talk about how he became an author, how to connect with millennials and more!

Key Takeaways:

Don’t give discounts to the people in your life that don’t appreciate you.

Be around those who give equal value.

“You can’t blame God for your mistakes.”

Be careful with the seeds that you plant.

FAITH = Forwarding All Issues to Heaven

“Leaders don’t compete, they duplicate.”

People will relate to your style of writing. Get what’s in your head onto paper.

Write once get paid forever.

NOW = No Opportunity Wasted

My pulpit isn’t stationary.

Be agile with sharing your message.

Millennials can tell very quickly if you’re being fake.

Be relatable by sharing your life stories.

The opening track is titled "Strike Strong" by Asis Galvin. To listen and purchase the full track, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/strike-strong

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30 - "Success Moments" with Torre A. Stocker (@torrestocker): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/30-success-moments-with-torre-a-stocker-torrestocker

37 - "Limitless" with Chris Washington: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/37-limitless-with-chris-washington

45 - "From the Incubator to the Kingdom" with Dr. Duane Mangum (@i_blend1): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/45-from-the-incubator-to-the-kingdom-with-dr-duane-mangum-i_blend1

67 - Live Determined with Reginald Foreman (@_Reggieforeman): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/67-live-determined-with-reginald-foreman-_reggieforeman

79 - "The Mango Girl" with Dr. Ava Brown (@AvaBrown24): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/79-the-mango-girl-with-dr-ava-brown-avabrown24

1-Year Anniversary Episode #2 - "Building An Economic Legacy" with Antonio T. Smith Jr. (@TheATSJr): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1-year-anniversary-episode-2-building-an-economic-legacy-with-antonio-t-smith-jr-theatsjr

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