Going North Podcast

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Ep. 914 – Book More Business with Lois Creamer (@loiscreamer) Jan 17, 2025

Show notes

“When you are working on your own, you just have to make sure that you do the behind the scenes things that need to be done to create your own success.” – Lois Creamer

Today’s featured bestselling author is a consultant, renowned speaker, and industry expert who works with speakers, consultants, and experts wanting to book more business, make more money, and monetize their message, Lois Cramer. Lois and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Book More Business: Make MORE Money Speaking”, some strategies for monetizing your speaking career, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

Why it pays to have a formal launch for your book

Some of the challenges of being a professional speaker and the importance of your intellectual property

The game-changing concept of "aftercare" and its value when supporting your client post-engagement

The valuable marketing lesson that Lois learned from Jeffrey Gitomer that she still applies today

What Lois does to remain organized and productive as a solopreneur

Lois’ Site: https://www.bookmorebusiness.com/

Lois’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07R75YR16/allbooks

The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro

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Ep. 835 – Turn Words Into Wealth with Aurora Winter, MBA (@AuroraWinterMBA): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-835-turn-words-into-wealth-with-aurora-winter-mba-aurorawintermba/

Ep. 645 – “How to Build a #Profitable Speaking Business” with Bret Ridgway (@bridgway): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-645-how-to-build-a-profitable-speaking-business-with-bret-ridgway-bridgway/

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

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

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. 400 – “How to Become a Multimillionaire, but Not Act Like It” with Tom Antion (@TomAntion): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-400-how-to-become-a/

Ep. 583 – “How to Be the Face of Your Business” with Tonya Eberhart (@brandfacestar): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-583-how-to-be-the-face-of-your-business-with-tonya-eberhart-brandfacestar/

Ep. 510 - "Lights, Camera, Action" With Amy Scruggs (@amyscruggssd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-510-lights-camera-action-with-amy-scruggs-amyscruggssd/

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

141 - "Thou Shall Be Successful" with William Winfield (@Willisblessed38): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/141-thou-shall-be-successful-with-william-winfield-willisblessed38/

Ep. 348 – “Bring Inner Greatness Out” with Dr. Mansur Hasib, CISSP, PMP, CPHIMS (@mhasib): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-348-bring-inner-greatness-out-with-dr-mansur-hasib-cissp-pmp-cphims-mhasib/

Ep. 424 – “Thoughtfully Fit” with Darcy Luoma (@DarcyLuoma): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-424-thoughtfully-fit-with-darcy-luoma-darcyluoma/

Ep. 610 – “Are You Open To…” with Merit Kahn, CSP (@MeritKahn): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-610-are-you-open-to-with-merit-kahn-csp-meritkahn/

Ep. 913 – How a Master's Thesis Became a Published Novel with Kristina Smeriglio (@kristysmeriglio) Jan 14, 2025

Show notes

"The act of writing is a way for me to physically see what goes on in my brain. It's amazing what will be revealed to me when I read it back, and it's a way for me to check in on where my mind is at, where my heart is at, and my mental health in general.” – Kristina Smeriglio

Today’s featured author is a copywriter, editor, and proofreader, Kristina Smeriglio. Kristina and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Falling Into Fire”, the therapeutic power of writing, why practicing assertiveness is a necessity, and tons more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How psychology plays a role in Kristina’s writing and understanding of human behavior

How writing promotes healing and self-reflection

How Kristina’s academic journey and master's thesis led to her first published book

Why it’s okay to embrace your vulnerabilities and use them as a catalyst for growth

What setback turned into a future success for Kristina

Kristina’s Site: https://kristysmeriglio.com/

Kristina’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B4PXL86Z/allbooks

The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro

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Ep. 429 – “Too Happy to Be Sad Girl” with Angel Aviles (@2Happy2BSadGirl): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-429-too-happy-to-be-sad-girl-with-angel-aviles-2happy2bsadgirl/

Ep. 780 – She is You with Felicity Nicole: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-780-she-is-you-with-felicity-nicole/

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

275 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Dr. Marina Bruni (@DrMarinaBruni): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/275-how-thoughts-become-things-with-dr-marina-bruni-drmarinabruni/

Ep. 910 – How to Eliminate the Beliefs That Sabotage Your Business & Your Life with Shelly Lefkoe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-910-how-to-eliminate-the-beliefs-that-sabotage-your-business-your-life-with-shelly-lefkoe/

Ep. 507 – “From Hardened to Healed” with Dr. Debi Silber (@DebiSilber): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-507-from-hardened-to-healed-with-dr-debi-silber-debisilber/

170 - "Live & Love Beyond Your Dreams" with Riana Milne (@RianaMilne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/170-live-love-beyond-your-dreams-with-riana-milne-rianamilne/

Ep. 884 – How to Go From Stuck to Unstoppable with Murielle Marie Ungricht: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-884-how-to-go-from-stuck-to-unstoppable-with-murielle-marie-ungricht/

Ep. 912 – How Decluttering Can Transform Your Life and Mindset with Julie Coraccio (@EcoOrganizing) Jan 13, 2025

Show notes

"You can't put a price tag on peace of mind." – Julie Coraccio

Today’s featured bestselling author is an award-winning professional life organizer, certified declutter your life coach, and chief possibility officer of Reawaken Your Brilliance, Julie Coraccio. Julie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the significance of environmental consciousness, and tons more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How Julie got into the decluttering business

What motivated Julie to become an author of 15 published books

How clutter can lead to feelings of shame and isolation

How clutter can affect your psychological and spiritual dimensions

The difference between general clutter and hoarding

Her top 3 lessons learned from her decade in podcasting

Julie’s Site: https://reawakenyourbrilliance.com/

Julie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07JGGL7ZL/allbooks

The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro

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179 - "Indistractable" with Nir Eyal (@nireyal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/179-indistractable-with-nir-eyal-nireyal/

Ep. 911 – The Charcuterie Board of Short Stories with William Klem (@williamklem1) Jan 08, 2025

Show notes

“It’s a nice gift when inspiration drops out of thin air, but if you want to take your craft seriously, you need to take responsibility for creating your own inspiration by building your own habits and doing it consistently.” – William Klem

Today’s featured author is a father, husband, and retired commercial insurance underwriter, William Klem. Bill and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, creating consistent writing habits, the inspiration behind his works, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How Bill made the 31-year career transition from insurance to writing

How a pandemic sparked the fire to finish his first novel, “Magglio Cervantes”

What setback ended up being a setup for Bill’s future success

What to expect from his next upcoming novel

William’s Site: https://wdklem.blogspot.com/

William’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C3KXQSM9/allbooks

The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro

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Ep. 628 – “Inside the Secret World of Corporate Spying” with Robert Kerbeck (@robertkerbeck): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-628-inside-the-secret-world-of-corporate-spying-with-robert-kerbeck-robertkerbeck/

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#WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – I Am a Spider with Alysia Lyons (@MomSupportCoach) Jan 05, 2025

Show notes

“I would much rather be someone who quits something that's not aligned than someone who spends 40 years doing a job that doesn't fill my soul.” – Alysia Lyons

Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom, life coach, and the Mom Guilt Lioness, Alysia Lyons. Alysia and I had a fun chat about her story from the book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, overcoming fears, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How her stories from the Four Fold Formula trilogy unintentionally align with spiritual themes of Father, Son, and Spirit

Alysia’s journey of overcoming her fear of spiders and its connection to her spiritual awakening

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What her plans are for launching her upcoming solo book

Alysia’s Site: https://alysialyons.com/

Alysia’s Podcast, “Imperfect Mommying: Better Parenting through Self-Healing”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imperfect-mommying-better-parenting-through-self-healing/id1574392896

Alysia’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Alysia-Lyons/e/B08Z3YJT6M/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk

The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro

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Ep. 910 – How to Eliminate the Beliefs That Sabotage Your Business & Your Life with Shelly Lefkoe Jan 02, 2025

Show notes

“Anytime you have a negative emotion, it's coming from the meaning you're giving the events, not the events.” – Shelly Lefkoe

Today’s featured bestselling author is a Global Speaker, Belief Eliminator Extraordinaire, Parenting Educator, and the Owner of the Lefkoe Institute, Shelly Lefkoe. Shelly and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of reframing negative emotions, embracing failure as part of success, and tons more!!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What the Lefkoe Method is and how it came to be

The impact of her late husband Morty’s passing on her life and business

How the meaning we assign to events shape our emotional responses

A tool for reframing negative emotions

Her advice for aspiring writers

How childhood experiences shape limiting beliefs about self-worth and success

Shelly’s Site: https://www.mortylefkoe.com/

Shelly’s FREE Gift: https://recreateyourlife.com/

Shelly’s Books: https://a.co/d/effvfoT

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#WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – Learning To Live a New Normal with Andi Buerger, JD Dec 31, 2024

Show notes

“If Jesus hadn't saved me that day, I wouldn't be here today, six decades later. He is really the only friend I ever had, the only love I ever knew.” – Andi Buerger, JD

Today’s featured bestselling author is a highly sought-after international speaker, child sex trafficking survivor advocate, and the CEO and editor-in-chief of Voices of Courage, Andi Buerger, JD. Andi and I had a fun on a bun chat about her chapter in the book, “Wellness G.P.S. Get Prepared for Success with All Things Wellness: More True Stories of the Heart, Spirit, Mind and Body”, the significance of hope, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Andi’s story of choice for the anthology

How trauma impacts your mental health and relationships

How faith plays a role in healing and personal growth

What helped Andi get into advocacy work for at-risk youth and survivors of trafficking

Andi’s Site: https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCNZD5YT?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk

Andi’s Other Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0821P44L6/allbooks

The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro

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Ep. 909 – Book Publishing Myths Every Aspiring Author Should Bust with Terry Whalin (@terrywhalin) Dec 25, 2024

Show notes

“I know books change people's lives, and I know that firsthand because a book changed my life.” – Terry Whalin

Today’s featured international bestselling author is a father, husband, Acquisitions Editor, Communications Expert, and Information Marketer, Terry Whalin. Terry and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed”, what it was like working for Billy Graham, the realities of book publishing, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Terry to become a writer

What lesson Terry learned from Billy Graham that he still applies today

Why persistence and resilience are always important for your success

What setback helped set Terry up for more success

Terry’s Site: https://terrywhalin.blogspot.com/

Terry’s NEW Book w/ FREE Gifts: https://www.marketing4books.com/us-ord

Terry’s Other Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APVHTI/allbooks

The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro

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#Bonus Ep. – Blending Executive Coaching with Fiction to Foster Connection with Kae Wagner (@kaegw) Dec 16, 2024

Show notes

“When I'm writing, characters come into the book that I hadn't planned for, and they just pop in and insist on being part of the story. Out of the mess comes the magic, and out of the mess comes the beauty.” – Kae Wagner

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What inspired her to write her latest book, “Saturday Night in Philadelphia”

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Ep. 908 – What it Takes to Lead in Today's Fast Paced World with Vanessa Judelman (@MosaicPD) Dec 12, 2024

Show notes

“I always say to people who want to be an entrepreneur, go work for someone else first. Learn the ropes from them...and that's how I learned so much from other people, spending 15 years in corporate before I opened my own business.” – Vanessa Judelman

Today’s featured author is a mom, keynote speaker, facilitator, consultant, Executive Leadership Advisor, Leadership Trainer, and President at Mosaic People Development, Vanessa Judelman. Vanessa and I had a fun on bun chat about her book, “Mastering Leadership: What it Takes to Lead in Today's Fast Paced World”, how to the challenges of giving feedback, and more!!

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Vanessa’s journey from teaching at-risk youth to becoming a leadership consultant and entrepreneur

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