Going North Podcast

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#BaltimoreAuthor Bonus Ep. - Navigating Contracts, Marketing, and Creative Growth with Jean Burgess, PhD Aug 24, 2025

Show notes

“You never know how your career is going to zig and zag and develop. And I think the tale here is that you just be open to anything because you just don't know.” – Jean Burgess, PhD

Today’s featured award-winning author is a playwright, editor, and workshop presenter, Jean Burgess, PhD. Jean and I had a fun on a bun chat about her upcoming book for 2026, protecting your work in the age of AI, lessons learned from getting her first novel published, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What Jean learned after publishing and promoting her 1^st novel

The importance of author advocacy and staying current with industry changes

What helps Jean have a high email list open rate

Why you need to pace yourself as a published author

Jean’s Site: https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/

Jean’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BSVL65B4/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. 847 – That Summer She Found Her Voice with Jean Burgess, PhD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-847-that-summer-she-found-her-voice-with-jean-burgess-phd/

Ep. 944 – From Comedy Central to Crafting Thrillers in "What She's Hiding" with Art Bell (@ArtBellwriter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-944-from-comedy-central-to-crafting-thrillers-in-what-shes-hiding-with-art-bell-artbellwr/

Ep. 332 – “Her Perfect Life” with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-332-her-perfect-life-with-hank-phillippi-ryan-hankpryan/

Ep. 679 – “Rock Gods & Messy Monsters” with Diane Hatz (@dianehatz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-679-rock-gods-messy-monsters-with-diane-hatz-dianehatz/

Ep. 801 – Not Less Than Everything with August Turak (@augustturak): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-801-not-less-than-everything-with-august-turak-augustturak/

Ep. 744 – “How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies” with Amy Wallen (@amylizwrites): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-744-how-to-write-a-novel-in-20-pies-with-amy-wallen-amylizwrites/

216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/

#LocalAuthor Bonus Ep. – “The Wise Man” with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/localauthor-bonus-ep-the-wise-man-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele/

Ep. 609 - "The Film Director’s Bag Of Tricks" With Mark W. Travis (@MarkWTravis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/the-film-directors-bag-of-tricks-with-mark-w-travis-markwtravis/

Ep. 989 – Get Fabulous Or Die Tryin' with Nkrumah Mensah Aug 20, 2025

Show notes

“If I wanted to pick up and move, I pick up and move, and then I would just fall into whatever job I could find. And even though it was scary, I still did it because I was like, this could be a story, there could be a story in this.” – Nkrumah Mensah

Today’s featured author is a mom, anime enthusiast, ballroom dancer, and lover of Star Trek and Shakespeare. So, let’s give it up for Nkrumah Mensah. Nkrumah and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Anne of Survivor”, her journey from shy college student to published writer, what helps her stay creative and more from the kitchen sink, a bag o' popcorn, and anime with a hint of sledgehammer!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How Nkrumah found her voice

How her daughter helped her get back into writing and officially publish her books

Her writing process and how she keeps character continuity with a 7-book series

How anime can be a major source of motivation

Some amusing historical facts and why she loves making history relatable

Nkrumah’s Site: https://www.between-the-line.com/

Nkrumah’s Books: https://a.co/d/3KUimvJ

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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. 378 – “Writing Adventures with The Dialogue Doctor” with Jeff Elkins (@Jffelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-378-writing-adventures-with-the-dialogue-doctor-with-jeff-elkins-jffelkins/

51 - "How to Turn Your Pain Into a Paycheck" with Crystal Santoria @PhirstPoet: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/51-how-to-turn-your-pain-into-a-paycheck-with-crystal-santoria-phirstpoet/

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

13 - "Water in a Broken Glass" with Odessa Rose: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/13-water-in-a-broken-glass-with-odessa-rose/

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

Ep. 335 – “Last of the Gifted” with Marie Powell (@mepowell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-335-last-of-the-gifted-with-marie-powell-mepowell/

Ep. 318 – “Beautiful, Frightening and Silent” with Jennifer Anne Gordon (@JenniferAnneGo5): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-318-beautiful-frightening-and-silent-with-jennifer-anne-gordon-jenniferannego5/

Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/

Ep. 836 – The 6% Club with Dr. Michelle Rozen (@DrMichelleRozen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-836-the-6-club-with-dr-michelle-rozen-drmichellerozen/

Ep. 314.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “Turning Point” with Kristy Smith (@kristynotkirsty): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3145-holiday-bonus-turning-point-with-kristy-smith-kristynotkirsty/

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

247 – “Cozy Mysteries & Inclusive Children’s Books” with Kelly Brakenhoff (@inBrakenVille): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/247-cozy-mysteries-inclusive-childrens-books-with-kelly-brakenhoff-inbrakenville/

Ep. 988 – Live the Width of Your Life with Aneta Ardelian Kuzma (@AAKuzma) Aug 14, 2025

Show notes

“Most of the time, we have the answers. It's just that we're so scared because we can't figure out how to do it. We haven't seen it. We haven't done it for ourselves. We just need evidence of that next right step.” – Aneta Ardelian Kuzma

Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom, wife, speaker, certified well-being coach, yogi, Somatic Breathwork facilitator, and the CEO and Founder of the Ardelian Kuzma Group, Aneta Ardelian Kuzma. Anet and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Live the Width of Your Life: 365 Daily Meditations on Living with Purpose, Passion, and Peace”, her journey from corporate to full-time coaching, her daily habits that help her maintain peace amid life’s chaos, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Aneta’s lifelong habit of journaling and its role in her personal growth

Why coaching is all about presence and trust

How she sets up her day to be a successful one

Her top three lessons from starting, growing, and running her podcast

Aneta’s Site: https://akuzmagroup.com/

Aneta’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BQFNTD5Z/allbooks

Aneta’s Podcast, ”Live the Width of Your Life”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-the-width-of-your-life/id1637636413

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Ep. 810 – You Are Worthy with Katherine Norland (@katnorland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-810-you-are-worthy-with-katherine-norland-katnorland/

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Ep. 680 – “The Influence Lottery Ticket for Having High Impact” with Kelly Swanson (@motivationspkr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-680-the-influence-lottery-ticket-for-having-high-impact-with-kelly-swanson-motivationspkr/

Ep. 805 – The Full Spirit Workout with Kate Eckman (@KateEckman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-805-the-full-spirit-workout-with-kate-eckman-kateeckman/

Ep. 956 – Finding Courage to Change with Ana Megrelishvili: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-956-finding-courage-to-change-with-ana-megrelishvili/

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

Ep. 936 – What the Bible Says About Clutter with Angie Hyche: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-936-what-the-bible-says-about-clutter-with-angie-hyche/

Ep. 667 – Pursuing Success God's Way with Erin Harrigan (@ErinHCoach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-667-pursuing-success-gods-way-with-erin-harrigan-erinhcoach/

Ep. 471 – “How to Turn Suffering Into Something Good” with Darci Steiner (@DarciJSteiner): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-471-how-to-turn-suffering-into-something-good-with-darci-steiner-darcijsteiner/

Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3395-from-limited-to-limitless-with-adri-kyser-adrikyseryoga/

Ep. 480 – “Applying Your God-given Passions to Everyday Life” with Marnie Swedberg (@MentorMarnie): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-480-applying-your-god-given-passions-to-everyday-life-with-marnie-swedberg-mentormarnie/

Ep. 987 – From Gutsy Beginnings to Graceful Global Leadership Success with LeeAnn Mallorie Aug 09, 2025

Show notes

“When we're not connected to our bodies and we're not feeling ourselves, we end up making choices, consciously or unconsciously, that hurt other people.” – LeeAnn Mallorie

Today’s featured bestselling author is a leadership expert, executive coach, mystic, and the founder and CEO of Guts & Grace Leadership, LeeAnn Mallorie. LeeAnn and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Guts and Grace: A Woman's Guide to Full-Bodied Leadership”, her journey from a steel mill town to executive coaching, the decade-long process of writing her book, the concept of embodied leadership, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How LeeAnn became an executive coach and develop her own leadership methodology

How she integrates psychology and somatic practices in her unique style of leadership coaching

What setback led her to create more success

What she learned about herself through writing her first book, “Guts & Grace”

Why intuition and tenacity are necessary in personal and professional development

LeeAnn’s Site: https://www.gutsandgrace.com/

LeeAnn’s Book: https://a.co/d/7GM977K

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Ep. 921 – From #WWE Diva to Spiritual Mentor with Joy Giovanni (@joygiovanni): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-921-from-wwe-diva-to-spiritual-mentor-with-joy-giovanni-joygiovanni/

260 – “Metamorphosis” with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/260-metamorphosis-with-l-farrah-furtado-lisaannefurtado/

Ep. 455.5 – “From Triggered to Tranquil” with Dr. Susan Campbell (@drsusan99): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4555-from-triggered-to-tranquil-with-dr-susan-campbell-drsusan99/

Ep. 826 – How to Go From Benchwarmer to Superstar with Heather Gidusko (@HeatherGidusko): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-826-how-to-go-from-benchwarmer-to-superstar-with-heather-gidusko-heathergidusko/

Ep. 848 – How To Be So Good They Won't Forget You with Emily Jaenson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-848-how-to-be-so-good-they-wont-forget-you-with-emily-jaenson/

Ep. 308 – “Every Day Is A New Day” with Kim O'Neill (@KimsONaMission): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep308-every-day-is-a-new-day-with-kim-oneill-kimsonamission/

Ep. 786 – Claim Your Inner Warrior Badass with Kate McKay (@Katemckay18): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-786-claim-your-inner-warrior-badass-with-kate-mckay-katemckay18/

#Bonus Ep. – “From Shy Girl to Award-Winning Model” with Lorna Greyling (@LornaGreyling): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-from-shy-girl-to-award-winning-model-with-lorna-greyling-lornagreyling/

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4 - "My Cape Is At the Cleaners" with Wendy Elover (@wendyeloveracademymortgage): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/4-my-cape-is-at-the-cleaners-with-wendy-elover-wendyeloveracademymortgage/

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Ep. 986 – Your Balanced and Bold Life with Stacey Olson Aug 06, 2025

Show notes

"When we take care of ourselves, we can handle tougher times." – Stacey Olson

Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, professional speaker, and Leadership and Positive Psychology Certified coach, Stacey Olson. Stacey and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Your Balanced and Bold Life: Work Less, Live More, and Be Your Best”, her journey from an overwhelming corporate career to entrepreneurship, how setting boundaries at work lead to better performance, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

Why authenticity matters

What led Stacey to leave corporate, and the unexpected difficulties of entrepreneurship

Her seven-month writing process to get her book done

Why you must remember to trust your intuition

How she managed to stay connected to what mattered most during her most challenging times

What to expect from her future books

Stacey’s Site: https://staceyolson.ca/

Stacey’s Book: https://a.co/d/eXjpbTH

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Ep. 920 – The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done with Sam Bennett (@realsambennett): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-920-the-surprisingly-simple-art-of-getting-it-done-with-sam-bennett-realsambennett/

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Ep. 985 – Why Empathy Is the Ultimate Superpower for Leadership & Relationships with Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller Aug 03, 2025

Show notes

“The more you can understand and connect with yourself, the more you can understand and connect with other people.” – Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller

Today’s featured bookcaster is a wife, TEDx speaker, leadership coach, Empathy and EQ expert, and the co-founder of Dan Winemiller Consulting, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller. Dr. Melissa and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first shiny entry into the business of immortality, “The Empathic Leader: How EQ via Empathy Transforms Leadership for Better Profit, Productivity, and Innovation”, how personal setbacks led her to study empathy in depth, the role of self-empathy, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What empathy really is

How leadership advice often lacks practical guidance on using empathy

What is cognitive empathy, and how to practice it

How music fosters connection and understanding across cultures

Her top 3 lessons from starting, running, and growing her podcast

What setback became a setup for Dr. Melissa to have more success

Dr. Melissa’s Site: https://eqviaempathy.com/

Dr. Melissa’s Book: https://a.co/d/hvIQJTA

Dr. Melissa’s Podcast, “The Empathic Leader”: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-empathic-leader/id1796715528

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110 - "Self-Intelligence" with Jane Ransom (@TheJaneRansom): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/110-self-intelligence-with-jane-ransom-thejaneransom/

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Ep. 984 – Art for Your Sanity with Susan Hensley Jul 30, 2025

Show notes

“One thing I love about playing with art, as part of working with people who are going through big life transitions, is it starts to create space and perspective. And that's where you really get growth and you start to say, what is going to be important ten months from now, and where should I put today's focus?” – Susan Hensley

Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, TEDx speaker, global adventurer, and transformational coach, Susan Hensley. Susan and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Art for Your Sanity: How Art Journaling Can Help You Manage Chaos and Unleash Joy”, her journey from corporate life to creative coaching, why creativity is for everyone, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What is art journaling and why Susan was inspired to write a book about it

How art journaling has provided her with profound insights and clarity

How art journaling helps people process emotions, manage stress, and access inner wisdom

The distinction between art journaling and traditional journaling

Susan’s Site: https://susan-hensley.com/

Susan’s Book: https://a.co/d/hGNHFVa

Susan’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/Hl0CVLgBZHk?si=Cn3RJDlAPyv3h9Pm

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Ep. 983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell (@saracconnell) Jul 26, 2025

Show notes

“Every time something, an idea, a solution, a way, something happens that I couldn't have thought of myself. Whenever that happens in my life, I really do consider it a miracle.” – Sara Connell

Today’s featured best-selling bookcaster is a mom, wife, queenmaker, TEDx speaker, and the founder of the Thought Leader Academy, Sara Connell. Sara and I had a high energy chat about her books, her writing rituals for keeping her writing game strong, why your brain holds the key to intentionally creating miracles, and tons more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How Sara went from feeling like an "ugly duckling" to becoming a confident thought leader who was featured on Oprah

What to expect from her upcoming book, "The Download," which explores the neuroscience of miracles

Her night routine that helps her set up the following day for success

What Sara does to overcome writing resistance and maintain productivity

What setback helped Sara create more success

Sara’s Site: https://www.saraconnell.com/

Sara’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B007HU0YUW/allbooks

Sara’s Podcast, “THE RISE”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-with-sara-connell/id1729981744

Monetize Your Book Summit (Live & FREE on Aug. 8, 2025): https://www.saraconnell.com/monetize-your-book-summit

(Free Gift #1) 7 Steps to Write a Revenue Generating Bestselling Book: https://www.saraconnell.com/7-steps-to-write-a-revenue-generating-bestselling-book

(Free Gift #2) 6-Step Pitch Power Training: https://saraconnellcoaching.lpages.co/pitch-process/

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“Having someone just hear you out is so healing. And then when that person has some kind of impact as a result, their life is impacted in some way, then we heal even further because now whatever we're sharing is doing good in the lives of others." – Marcy Pusey

Today’s featured award-winning, bestselling author is a mom, trauma-certified story coach, 2X TEDx speaker, and the founder of Miramare Ponte Press, Marcy Pusey. Marcy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the healing power of sharing stories, her mission to help diverse voices be heard, and more!!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

Her unexpected journey into social work eventually led her to become an author

The importance of community, therapy, and faith in maintaining resilience and mental health

How Marcy’s faith shapes her business values, patience, and approach to working with diverse authors

Her experience publishing books for both children and adults, and her motivation for serving both audiences

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Ep. 981 – Why Inclusion Starts From Where You Are with Delphia Howze (@DelHowze) Jul 23, 2025

Show notes

“The most important thing is making sure that you are not maliciously or negatively excluding things, people, elements, etc., because that's where you miss opportunities to make something wonderful and great.” – Delphia Howze

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