Going North Podcast

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Ep. 999 – How Storytelling, Unicorns & Coffee Brew More Life Magic with Gwen Tolios (@GwenTolios) Sep 03, 2025

Show notes

“It's just so wonderful to know that I can give joy to people and they can return it.” – Gwen Tolios

Today’s featured author is a teacher, analyst, world traveler, and the Tostitos Factory of Flash Fiction, Gwen Tolios. Gwen and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Healing Crystals & Other Breakables,” her experiences in the Peace Corps, the importance of finding creative communities, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How travel, especially during college, inspired Gwen’s writing

Why she prefers writing short stories and flash fiction

The pressure of writing about Greek myths and family stories

Her writing rituals for book publishing success

Her advice on embracing both creativity and playfulness as an adult

Gwen’s Site: https://linktr.ee/GwenTolios

Gwen’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0927ZWGWH/allbooks

The opening track is titled “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun

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Ep. 989 – Get Fabulous Or Die Tryin' with Nkrumah Mensah: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-989-get-fabulous-or-die-tryin-with-nkrumah-mensah/

Ep. 615 – Champion Martial Artist to Award-Winning Novelist with Danielle Orsino: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-615-champion-martial-artist-to-award-winning-novelist-with-danielle-orsino/

Ep. 533 – Anime, Swords, & Knives, Oh My! with Sarah Humpherys: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-533-anime-swords-knives-oh-my-with-sarah-humpherys/

Ep. 375 – Aces High, Jokers Wild with O. E. Tearmann (@ETearmann): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-375-aces-high-jokers-wild-with-o-e-tearmann-etearmann/

Ep. 337 – The Accessory to Magic with Kathrin Hutson (@ExquisitelyDark): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-337-the-accessory-to-magic-with-kathrin-hutson-exquisitelydark/

Ep. 963 – Navigating Creative Doubt to Reach the Publishing Promised Land with J.F. Monroe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-963-navigating-creative-doubt-to-reach-the-publishing-promised-land-with-jf-monroe/

Ep. 880 – Success Insights from a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author with Christopher Greyson (@Chris_Greyson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-880-success-insights-from-a-wall-street-journal-bestselling-author-with-christopher-greyson/

Ep. 946 – How Stories Drive Impact and Inspire Action with Autumn Karen (@autumncarrying): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-946-how-stories-drive-impact-and-inspire-action-with-autumn-karen-autumncarrying/

Ep. 463.5 – Swordfighting, for Writers, Game Designers and Martial Artists with Dr. Guy Windsor (@guy_windsor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4635-swordfighting-for-writers-game-designers-and-martial-artists-with-dr-guy-windsor-guy_windsor/

Ep. 330 – A Long Way from Ordinary with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-330-a-long-way-from-ordinary-with-ann-charles-annwcharles/

Ep. 311 – Works of Urban Mythopoeia with Cat Rambo (@Catrambo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-311-works-of-urban-mythopoeia-with-cat-rambo-catrambo/

Ep. 991 – From Courtrooms to Chaotic Cosmic Adventures with Mina Brower (@Minabrowerbooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-991-from-courtrooms-to-chaotic-cosmic-adventures-with-mina-brower-minabrowerbooks/

Ep. 869 – Author vs. AI with Alison McBain (@AlisonMcBain): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-869-author-vs-ai-with-alison-mcbain-alisonmcbain/

Ep. 766 – Pawsitively Organic Creativity with Liz Mugavero (@Lizmugavero): https://shorturl.at/SOlNL

Ep. 998 – Is Management Your Best Career Play? with Joanne Merrick (@joanne12223) Sep 02, 2025

Show notes

“There’s a lot of thought that needs to go into becoming a manager. And then once you are one, you need to see it as a lifelong learning experience and an experience that can impact other people in the best of ways or actually in the worst of ways.” – Joanne Merrick

Today’s featured best-selling author is a speaker, Leadership Development Expert, and founder of The Leadership Recipe, LLC, Joanne Merrick. Joanne and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Game On! Is Management Your Best Career Play?”, the realities of management, blending her passion for music into her teaching, and more!!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Joanne to write her first book

Her Australian roots, global career journey, and what brought her to the US

How research legitimized her leadership teachings

Why people become managers, the challenges they face, and the high failure rate among new managers

Her practical advice for new managers

Joanne’s Site: https://www.theleadershiprecipe.com/

Joanne’s Book: https://a.co/d/2AnRiSw

The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun

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Ep. 883 – How to Turn Your Life Into a Smorgasbord of Opportunities with Michele Blood (@themysticalexp1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-883-how-to-turn-your-life-into-a-smorgasbord-of-opportunities-with-michele-blood-themystical/

Ep. 760 – From Bonham to Buddha and Back with Clementine Moss: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-760-from-bonham-to-buddha-and-back-with-clementine-moss/

Ep. 851 – How To Be Future-fit and Lead With Relevance with Louise Mowbray (@louisemowbray): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-851-how-to-be-future-fit-and-lead-with-relevance-with-louise-mowbray-louisemowbray/

Ep. 905 – Leadership Lessons From A Resourceful Human Results Professional with Brenda Neckvatal (@brendaleads): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-905-leadership-lessons-from-a-resourceful-human-results-professional-with-brenda-neckvatal-b/

Ep. 438 – Acoustic Leadership with Rick Lozano, CSP (@rick_lozano): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-438-acoustic-leadership-with-rick-lozano-csp-rick_lozano/

Ep. 623 - The Day One Executive With April Armstrong (@ahaconsult): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-623-the-day-one-executive-with-april-armstrong-ahaconsult/

Ep. 637 – The Rough Guide to Awesome Leadership with Elena Agaragimova (@elenaagaragi): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-637-the-rough-guide-to-awesome-leadership-with-elena-agaragimova-elenaagaragi/

Ep. 967 – Life Lessons from a Jill of All Trades with Kristin Massey (@TheJOATbook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-967-life-lessons-from-a-jill-of-all-trades-with-kristin-massey-thejoatbook/

Ep. 336.5 – Own Your Career Own Your Life with Andy Storch (@AndyStorch): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3365-h2h-special-own-your-career-own-your-life-with-andy-storch-andystorch/

254 – The New Global Manager with Melissa Lamson (@melissa_lamson1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/254-the-new-global-manager-with-melissa-lamson-melissa_lamson1/

Ep. 597 – Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will with Sarah Elkins (@sarahelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-597-your-stories-dont-define-you-how-you-tell-them-will-with-sarah-elkins-sarahelkins/

Ep. 997 – How Creating a Sports Doll Turned into a Fight to End Gender Stereotypes with Jodi Bondi Norgaard (@jodinorgaard) Sep 01, 2025

Show notes

“There's so many different parts that go into making a product great. It's not just having it on store shelves. You need so much more to help advance it and help people to know what it is.” – Jodi Bondi Norgaard

Today’s featured author is an award-winning mompreneur, keynote speaker, activist, and founder of the Dream Big Toy Company, Jodi Bondi Norgaard. Jodi and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “More Than a Doll: How Creating a Sports Doll Turned into a Fight to End Gender Stereotypes”, what sparked her entrepreneur journey, advice for aspiring changemakers, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What started Jodi’s 20-year fight against gender stereotypes in toys

Lessons learned from starting her own toy company and overcoming industry resistance

What inspired her to write her memoir, and what she learned about herself during the writing process

Her plans for future books

How entrepreneurship can be a platform for broader change

Jodi’s Site: https://www.jodibondinorgaard.com/

Jodi’s Books: https://www.jodibondinorgaard.com/books

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Ep. 313 – “Ask Uncle Neil” with Neil Thompson (@teachthegeek): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-313-ask-uncle-neil-with-neil-thompson-teachthegeek/

Ep. 701 – “Mastering Self-Talk for Success and Happiness” with Robin Sacks (@robinsacks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-701-mastering-self-talk-for-success-and-happiness-with-robin-sacks-robinsacks/

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Ep. 996 – How to Write, Publish, and Lead Like a Pro with Jurriaan Kamer (@jurriaankamer) Aug 31, 2025

Show notes

“Write as soon as you can. Maybe your first book is a mess, but then at least you learn something, and your second book is going to be awesome.” – Jurriaan Kamer

Today’s featured author is a future-oriented organizational change expert, F1-inspired keynote speaker, and the co-founder of Unblock, Jurriaan Kamer. Jurriaan and I had a fun on a bun chat about his new book, “Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization”, the importance of involving beta readers, embracing imperfection, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How Jurriaan transitioned from blogging to co-authoring his first book

The differences between traditional and self-publishing

The six organizational themes to expect from his latest book

The importance of starting to write early and overcoming imposter syndrome

Jurriaan’s Site: https://www.jurriaankamer.com/

Jurriaan’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B082BFH13X/allbooks

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Ep. 995 – How Noise Took Over & How We Can Take It Back with Chris Berdik (@chrisberdik) Aug 30, 2025

Show notes

“It's all about thinking, not just about the noise, but about the sounds around us, those that can be an ally and a resource for us, and kind of think in a proactive way about sound. And when we are building our buildings, when we are designing our cities to design with the sound in mind” – Chris Berdik

Today’s featured author is a husband, father, Harvard graduate, and award-winning science journalist, Chris Berdik. Chris and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World - and How We Can Take It Back”, the hidden health impacts of noise pollution, the importance of soundscape design, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Chris to write a book about noise

How noise and air pollution often share sources and impact environmental health

The limitations of measuring noise by decibels alone and the importance of context

Why Your Ears Are Eavesdropping on Your Sleep

What Chris learned about himself after writing his 2^nd book

Chris’ Site: https://www.chrisberdik.com/

Chris’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B009MI01U0/allbooks

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Ep. 994 – Maximizing Your Strengths to Make Better Decisions with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn (@cheryleinhorn) Aug 29, 2025

Show notes

“Better investigating your thinking and learning about your decision making can help you to feel like you can move better into your good future.” – Cheryl Strauss Einhorn

Today’s featured multi-award-winning author is an educator, award-winning investigative journalist, TEDx speaker, the creator of the AREA Method, and founder of Decisive, Cheryl Strauss Einhorn. Cheryl and I had a chat about her book, “Problem Solver: Maximizing Your Strengths to Make Better Decisions”, how writing a book can change your own thinking, reveal your confidence, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How her love for books inspired Cheryl to become an author

What lesson Cheryl learned from her students that upped her game as a professor

What setback helped Cheryl generate more success

Whether there’s a “right” way to make decisions or not

Cheryl’s Site: https://www.areamethod.com/

Cheryl’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B072DWCM8Z/allbooks

Cheryl’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/HwJlulVOmk8?si=v4MOx9wbs5KZyfzk

Cheryl’s LinkedIn Learning Course, “Strengthen Your Decision-Making with Generative AI”: https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?forceAccount=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fstrengthen-your-decision-making-with-generative-ai%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url%26shareId%3Dqb6xBSu0T6u5jgdeeZgLqw%253D%253D

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Ep. 993 – The Courage to Speak Your Truth with Kath Essing (@KathEssing) Aug 28, 2025

Show notes

“Healing and recovery are not linear, so wherever you are, just be there and be kind to yourself.” – Kath Essing

Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, speaker, consultant, educator, and storyteller, Kath Essing. Kath and I had a chat about her book, “The Courage to Speak Your Truth: Shifting The Narrative on Childhood Sexual Abuse”, the transformative power of speaking out about trauma, the importance of professional support in recovery, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

Kath’s motivation for writing her book and the importance of humor in healing

How she wrote her book in a month and what made it a healing experience

How reconnecting with her inner child helped her reclaim her voice and power as an adult

Why 90% of childhood sexual abuse victims know their abuser

Kath’s Site: https://www.bespeak.au/

Kath’s Book: https://a.co/d/7yPNmr8

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Ep. 992 – Why It’s Never Too Late To Thrive & Write A Novel with Margie Zable Fisher (@mzfisher) Aug 27, 2025

Show notes

“Wherever you are in your life, you have the power to live your best life, so just live it.” – Margie Zable Fisher

Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, accidental novelist, triathlete, and entrepreneur, Margie Zable Fisher. Margie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her co-authored book, “The Cabernet Club”, transforming grief into creativity, the importance of lifelong learning, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

Margie’s journey of embracing life after 50 through “The Margie Project”

The inspiration behind her novel, “The Cabernet Club”

What it was like to finish writing a novel when her usual writing style is non-fiction

Why effective marketing is about authenticity and adaptability

Margie’s Site: https://margiezfisher.com/

Margie’s Book: https://a.co/d/5XpEGRY

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Ep. 991 – From Courtrooms to Chaotic Cosmic Adventures with Mina Brower (@Minabrowerbooks) Aug 26, 2025

Show notes

“We live in such a fast-tracked consumerism sort of society where we have to have the next best thing immediately. And I think a lot of writing can suffer if we think about producing books that way.” – Mina Brower

Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, lawyer, and mentor, Mina Brower. Mina and I had a fun on a bun chat about her “Daughters of Chaos” book series, her journey as a first-generation immigrant from Mexico, her writing rituals, and more!!

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What inspired Mina to become a writer

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How Mina balances her legal career and family life with writing fantasy and sci-fi novels

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How her gaming days influence some of her work

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Mina’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1FKKNFW?binding=paperback

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Ep. 990 – How To Rise Above Self-Doubt In The Creative Arts with Dr. Albert Bramante Aug 25, 2025

Show notes

“When I heard that statistic, I realized I was easily part of the 99% who never write their book. I decided to become the 1% and just do it.” – Dr. Albert Bramante

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