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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!

Latest Episodes:

140 - "Raising the Bar" with Lisa Boucher (@LBoucherAuthor) Apr 25, 2019

Show notes

Today's featured award-winning author and fellow speaker Lisa Boucher. Lisa and I talk about the dangers of alcohol, making mindful choices and tons more!

Key Takeaways:

You don’t need to hit a real low point to have a desire for change.

Don’t waste precious moments of your life by worrying. Especially with things you cannot control.

Have a code of ethics and stick to it.

Be true to yourself.

Lisa's Site: http://raisingthebottom.com/

Lisa's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Bottom-Mindful-Choices-Drinking/dp/1631522140

The opening track is titled, "Bar Lupin" by Marcus D. Check out the full track and download it here. https://marcusd.net/track/bar-lupin

139 - "Take Focused Action & Get Results" with Brian J. Olds (@BSNSpeaks) Apr 22, 2019

Show notes

There’s somebody waiting to hear YOUR message from YOU.

Today's featured bestselling author is award-winning speaker, entrepreneur and the Founder of the Black Speakers Network, Brian J. Olds. Brian and I talk about what led him to start the Black Speakers Network, why you should provide a product before perfecting it and tons more!

Key Takeaways:

Tap into the collective power of collaboration.

You can make money today. You don’t have to wait until you put 10,000 hours of work into your mastering your craft.

My 1st product was a $5 PDF that generated over $1,000.

Learn to launch a product that’s good enough to sell while everyone else is trying to think about and create a perfect product.

With deep focus and discipline, you can create and launch a product quickly.

Get feedback with small products and improve and build upon that feedback with the next product release. Think about the 1st iPhone compared to now.

Even though a Tuesday morning might be statistically the best day to launch a new product, people may not always buy it when they 1st see it.

Opportunities are readily available to those who take action.

Know your message as a speaker before trying to monetize your gifts, skills, and talents more effectively.

Brian's Site: https://www.blackspeakersnetwork.com/brianolds

Brian's Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1798130661/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Related Episodes:

Episode 14 - "Reach Your Mountaintop" with Jeff Davis = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-14-jeff-davis-jeffdavis027

Episode 16 - "Mission Unstoppable" with Haki "Shakur" Ammi = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-16-mission-unstoppable-with-haki-shakur-ammi

Episode 49 - "Serve Yourself to Greatness" with Reginald Gant = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/49-serve-yourself-to-greatness-with-reginald-gant-reggieserves

Episode 119 - "A Passion for High Performance & Professional Development" with Dr. Elizabeth Carter, DTM = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/119-a-passion-for-high-performance-professional-development-with-dr-elizabeth-carter-eacaappeal

The opening track is titled, "SFEX x ATCQ" by madxruler (formally known as Ruler Inc.) To cop this track and the entire album https://rulerinc.bandcamp.com/track/sfex-x-atcq

138 - "Leadership Advice From a CEO" with Nathan Hirsch (@realNateHirsch) Apr 18, 2019

Show notes

Focus on what you can control.

Today's featured author is outsourcing expert and CEO of Freeeup.com, Nathan Hirsch. Nathan and I talk about the lessons learned in leading others, the best way to scale your business and more!

Key Takeaways:

Things take care of themselves when you focus on improving parts of your business.

Never try to do it all yourself.

Understand the different levels of people you hire.

Make sure you are on the same page with those on your team to generate success.

Be open to feedback.

Leadership is something you have to work on.

Factor in trial and error.

Try to get buy-in from those that follow your lead and have them take ownership.

Surround yourself with the people that listen effectively.

Never let your book be the end all be all.

Understand the audience you are trying to reach.

Related Episodes:

Episode 8 - "Gain the Advantage" with Nancy Gaines (@NancyLGaines) -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NG635G2yrs

Episode 111 - "Full Throttle" with Paul Comfort @comfortpaul) - http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/111-full-throttle-with-paul-comfort-comfortpaul

Episode 98 - "It Takes 10 Years to Be an Overnight Success" with Pamela Hilliard Owens (@YB2C_System) - http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/98-it-takes-10-years-to-be-an-overnight-success-with-pamela-hilliard-owens-yb2c_system

This week's 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

137 - "Hair Weaves and Memories of an Expert Stylist" with Alithea Robinson Apr 15, 2019

Show notes

Today's featured author is a fellow Toastmaster and speaker, Alithea (Lisa) Robinson. Alithea and I talk about her very first book, why she wrote it and tons more!!!

Key Takeaways:

Just write your book if you want to write it.

There is no rush for your book if you are trying to publish it because it’s a self-paced process.

Writing can be therapeutic.

Learn the business before jumping in the business.

Master the basics and always be on time.

Alithea's Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1977202748/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

The opening track is titled, "Hard to Learn" by Asis Galvin. To listen to the entire track and support his craft, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/hard-to-learn

136 - "Leadership Development" with Kevin Wayne Johnson (@Writing4theLord) Apr 11, 2019

Show notes

"Bad leaders teach us what not to do." - Kevin Wayne Johnson

Today's featured bestselling author is a fellow certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker and Trainer, Kevin Wayne Johnson. Kevin and I talk about 3 characteristics that every leader should have, what every millennial leader should consider as their first steps in a new role and tons more!

Key Takeaways:

The 3 qualities that every leader should have would include integrity, character, and good communication.

Active listening shows that you care and that makes you an effective communicator.

Leaders always are learning and they place themselves in an environment that promotes continuous learning.

One method of connecting will not always work because everyone receives messages differently and learns differently.

Being a leader doesn’t mean that you have the answer. It means that you must engage your team at a higher level than ever.

When leading multiple generations, never assume what each one needs. Meet them at their point of need and ask for feedback.

Engage those around you instead of making assumptions.

Diversity & Inclusion is the hot topic among non-profit organizations and churches.

Try to read a minimum of 1 book a month. Especially a leadership book.

Keep a book or 2 with you if you travel a lot by air.

Kevin's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Kevin-Wayne-Johnson/e/B003GQLXUG?follow-button-add=B003GQLXUG_author

Kevin's Site: http://kevinwaynejohnson.com/about/

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

135 - "Millennial Black Male Mentorship" with Darrick T. Miller Apr 08, 2019

Show notes

A mentor should also be a role model.

Today's featured author is a fellow millennial and Baltimorean, Darrick T. Miller Jr. Darrick and I talk about finding a good mentor, why he started writing in his 20's and tons more.

Key Takeaways:

When others encourage you to do great things, do that for someone else as well.

Your message can influence one person that could impact 100 other people.

Some thoughts have to be written down before they are truly understood.

Be truthful with your truth.

Never lose sight of the ultimate goal.

Darrick's Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ADarrick+Miller&s=relevancerank&text=Darrick+Miller&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1

The opening track is titled, “Keep Runnin” by Marcus D. To cop the full track, click on the following link. https://marcusd.net/track/keep-runnin

134 - "The Courage Self-Love Journey" with Erica Glessing (@EricaGlessing) Apr 05, 2019

Show notes

We are taught to do good but not taught self-love.

Today's featured author is fellow podcast host, bestselling author and book publisher, Erica Glessing. Erica and I talk about self-love, her book publishing journey and tons more!

Key Takeaways:

Having a publishing company means you have no excuse to not publish your own book.

Learn to be comfortable in your own skin.

There are 3 tiers of book publishing. Self-publishing, Mid-Tier Publisher (Erica), & Big Publishing Houses (Penguin & Wiley).

Cop This Special Deal From Erica: http://happypublishing.net/going-north/

Related Episodes:

Host 2 Host Special - "Dare to Be Authentic" with Mari Mitchell = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/host-2-host-special-dare-to-be-authentic-with-mari-mitchell-coachmariporter

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

The opening track is titled "TOKI WO KOETE TYPE-R" by Rukunetsu (AKA Project R). Top cop the full track and support his craft, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/comm-toki-wo-koete-type-r-2018

133 - "From Candy to Cars to Corporations" with Timothy Simpson (@NoId12) Apr 01, 2019

Show notes

Start before you are ready.

Today's featured author is a serial entrepreneur and business coach, Timothy Simpson AKA "Tim the Motivator". Tim and I talk about him starting businesses at the age of 8 all the way to where he is now as an owner with 16 different businesses.

Key Takeaways:

Keep creating.

Always pay attention to your paperwork.

Avoid the naysayers.

Applied knowledge is power because a lot of people know stuff but they do absolutely nothing with it.

Apply whatever learn from reading nonfiction books like they have a 100% success rate for you.

Have passionate people on your team.

Create your own curriculum for success.

Related Episodes:

98 - "It Takes 10 Years to Be an Overnight Success" with Pamela Hilliard Owens (@YB2C_System):

http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/98-it-takes-10-years-to-be-an-overnight-success-with-pamela-hilliard-owens-yb2c_system

100 - "Habits of Highly Broke People" with Dipo Adesina (@dipo_adesina):

http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/100-habits-of-highly-broke-people-with-dipo-adesina-dipo_adesina

106.5 - "Work Your Vision & Build a Brand" with Dr. Eric Holmes (@DrEricholmes1):

http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1065-work-your-vision-build-a-brand-with-dr-eric-holmes-drericholmes1

The opening track is titled, "Tokyo Vibe (Extended Mix)" by madxruler (formally known as Ruler Inc.) To cop this track and the entire album https://rulerinc.bandcamp.com/track/tokyo-vibe-extended-mix

132 - "Order It!" with Palmonia Gordon (@palmoniag) Mar 28, 2019

Show notes

Your story could be someone’s oxygen mask. Let your inspiration breathe life into someone else.

Today's featured author is fellow show host and speaker, Palmonia Gordon. Palmonia and I talk about how she became an author and the importance of sharing your story.

Key Takeaways:

Your book may have the message that someone needs to read to keep them alive.

Your survival can give hope to someone else who wants to survive.

Life will give you anything you want, you just have to ask for it.

The world needs you!

Palmonia's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Order-guide-manifesting-your-dreams/dp/1773530135/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1553784579&sr=1-2-fkmrnull

Palmonia's Site: https://palmoniagordon.com/

Related Episode:

12 - "Introverts Unite" with Altovis Pelzer:

http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-12-altovise-pelzer-findyourvoicenow

131 - "PurposeSearch" with Rob Howze (@Fitworldceo) Mar 25, 2019

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“The future is what you do today.” – Rob Howze

Today’s featured author is life and business strategist Rob Howze. Rob and I talk about his humble beginnings to what he is doing currently to help 1 billion people become healthy and wealthy human doings.

Key Takeaways:

Gratitude is the religion of the atheist.

Become robotic in this tech age.

Get on platforms where people are at if you are a speaker or a coach.

We are in the greatest era of communication ability.

Rob’s Book & Course: https://www.udemy.com/user/rob-howze-3/

Related Episodes:

Episode #4 - "My Cape is At the Cleaners" with Wendy Elover = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/going-north-podcast-episode-4-my-cape-is-at-the-cleaners-with-wendy-elover-wendyeloveracademymortgage

Episode #9 - "Life Liberation" with Rev. Dr. Sinclair Grey III = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/the-going-north-podcast-episode-9-dr-sinclair-grey-iii-drsinclairgrey

Episode #10 - "The Greatness Manifesto" with Marc "Greatness" Hunter = http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/website/going-north-podcast-episode-10-marc-greatness-hunter-thegr80ne

The opening track is titled, "SFEX x ATCQ" by madxruler (formally known as Ruler Inc.) To cop this track and the entire album https://rulerinc.bandcamp.com/track/sfex-x-atcq

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