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Ep. 1088 – Amplify Your Credibility Advantage & Brand Like A Boss with Adrienne Barker, MAS (@profetiquette) Jun 01, 2026

Show notes

“I've always had a voice, and I finally came into my own. And I've got my voice. And I love giving other people a voice.” – Adrienne Barker

Today’s featured bookcaster is a mom, visibility strategist, etiquette educator, corporate speaker, and the creator of MannerShift™, Adrienne Barker. Adrienne and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, converting podcast interviews into manuscripts, embracing servant leadership in your business, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Adrienne to publish anthology books

How she uses AI tools to create some of her books

Her experience getting certified in corporate etiquette and why it's crucial for professionals of all ages to have etiquette

Three major lessons she learned from starting, running, and growing her podcasts

Adrienne’s Site: https://adriennebarker.com/

Adrienne’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C6H6RPW3/allbooks

Adrienne’s Podcast, “No Prep Needed LIVE Show”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adrienne-barker-speaks-no-prep-needed/id1736383646

PodToBook.ai: https://podtobook.ai/

The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016

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435.5 – Crushing the Fears of Becoming A Self-Published Author with Jeremy Sutton (@the_bookboss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4355-crushing-the-fears-of-becoming-a-self-published-author-with-jeremy-sutton-the_bookboss/

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341.5 – Playful Cheeks with Dr. Alison J. Kay: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3415-playful-cheeks-with-dr-alison-j-kay-ajkbliss/

273 – Rewiring Your Brain For Manifestation Success with Bob Doyle: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/273-rewiring-your-brain-for-manifestation-success-with-bob-doyle-bobdoyle/

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Ep. 1087 – Becoming a Multi-Genre Author and Creative Force After 50 with Teri Brown (@TeriMBrown1) May 30, 2026

Show notes

“I still have a lot of ideas. I'm not done just because the Social Security Administration says I've only got three years left, doesn't mean that that's all I have left.” – Teri Brown

Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a mother, grandmother, and TEDx speaker, Teri M. Brown. Teri and I talk about her latest book, “Peg, Unhinged”, persevering through personal loss while writing, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How she managed to publish 9 books in 4 years

What helps fuel her creative process and generate new thoughts

How her granddaughter inspired her to write "Little Lola in Her Big Dream"

Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself and pursue new passions

Teri’s Site: https://www.terimbrown.com/

Teri’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NZKWTGG/allbooks

Teri’s Podcast, “Online for Authors”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/online-for-authors-podcast/id1720748871

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Ep. 1086 – From Vegas COVID Nursing to Finding Hope Amid Chaos with Martha Hoy (@annmarhoy) May 26, 2026

Show notes

“As long as there's life, there's hope.” – Martha Hoy

Today’s featured author is a nurse, speaker, and founder of Mother Martha Family Foundation, Martha Hoy. Martha and I had a chat about her upcoming book, 2020 Year of the Nurse: A Nurse's Journey Through the Front Lines, a life-changing meeting with Dr. Jane Goodall, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What it was like nursing in Las Vegas during the pandemic and the lasting effects from 2020

What commonalities appeared for Martha after interviewing over 100 nurses from the US and East Africa for her book

How she balances both her nursing and humanitarian efforts

What Martha has planned for her future books

Martha’s Site: https://www.mommartha.com/

Martha’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07LB6P5PC/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=167f17d2-63fa-4eb2-bdec-a50024de55c5

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Ep. 1085 – From Cartoon Character to Podcast Powerhouse with Christine Blosdale May 22, 2026

Show notes

“I'm not a writer, but you don't have to be a writer to create a really wonderful book.” – Christine Blosdale

Today’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is award-winning media personality and sought-after expert authority coach, Christine Blosdale. Christine and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, conquering her imposter syndrome, the power of a small start, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What sparked Christine’s early love for recording and broadcasting

How she helps clients overcome their fear of writing

Why it’s easier than you think to produce an audiobook

Three major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcasts

Christine’s Site: https://www.christineblosdale.com/

Christine’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B088C19Y6K/allbooks

Christine’s Podcasts: https://www.christineblosdale.com/mypodcasts

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Ep. 1084 – Billionaires, Psychedelics, and a Future Worth Fighting For with Diana Colleen May 18, 2026

Show notes

“You have to be able to look for the gems that are in the darkness, that something to hold on to that will give you some kind of hope. It doesn't have to be anything big, but just even one thing that you can hold on to that gives you hope.” – Diana Colleen

Today’s featured award-winning author is a trained psychedelic facilitator, and a survivor, Diana Colleen. Diana and I had a chat about her book, “They Could Be Saviors: A Near Future Climate Thriller about Billionaires, Psychedelics, and Power”, the importance of embracing emotions rather than suppressing them, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What led her to become a trained psychedelic facilitator after originally wanting to be a lawyer

What inspired Diana to become an author and make her first book a speculative fiction novel

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Her words of encouragement for folks going through trauma

Diana’s Site: https://www.dianacolleenauthor.com/

Diana’s Book: https://a.co/d/03FAWhYv

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Ep. 1083 – Can't Break Me with Kevin “KAYR” Robinson May 11, 2026

Show notes

"My past can explain me, but I'm not going to let it define me." – Kevin “KAYR” Robinson

Today’s featured author is a real estate operator, speaker, investor, philanthropist, and the founder of KAYJAY Consulting, Kevin KAYR Robinson. Kayr and I had a fun on a bun chat about his first book, “Can't Break Me: How I Shifted My Mindset and Overcame the Odds”, his remarkable journey from growing up in poverty in West Philadelphia to building a 160-unit real estate portfolio, his nightly routine for making the following day a good one, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Kayr to become an author, and what he learned about himself from publishing his first book

How his childhood experiences with landlords and his stepdad's visionary dreams sparked his interest in real estate

Why he’s about transformational wealth instead of generational wealth

The three D's behind his success

How faith plays a major role in his life and the success he’s created

Kevin’s Site: https://www.kayrmotivates.com/

Kevin’s Book: https://a.co/d/0duhF9og

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Ep. 1082 – Reclaim What Lights You Up & Dominate Your Next Chapter with Sheekha Singh (@ssheekha) May 09, 2026

Show notes

“Your story is worth it.” – Sheekha Singh

Today’s featured fellow bestselling and award-winning bookcaster is a speaker and tech leader, Sheekha Singh. Sheekha and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Unburnable Ambition: How Overachievers Win Without Burning Out”, her journey from India to North America, allowing your diverse interests to enrich each other, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What led Sheekha to move to Canada after getting her master's degree

How life got in the way of her love for writing and what reignited her passion to write

Three major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcast

What major setback actually was a setup for Sheekha‘s success

Some symptoms of burnout and how faulty systems contribute to it

Sheekha’s Site: https://sheekhasingh.com/

Sheekha’s Books: https://a.co/d/01KexyEv

Sheekha’s Podcast, “Rise and Tell”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-and-tell-with-sheekha/id1725754193

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Ep. 1081 – From Doubleday Editor to Captivating 1970s Fiction Podcast Host with Laura Van Wormer (@LauraVanWormer) May 04, 2026

Show notes

“If you could imagine an entire country whose mental illnesses are untreated and their addictions to drugs and alcohol are running rampant in the streets, our society has improved a wee bit. However, it does make for some fun times looking back.” – Laura Van Wormer

Today’s featured fellow bestselling bookcaster is editor and researcher, Laura Van Wormer. Laura and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the power of well-crafted storytelling, how sobriety transformed her creativity, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Laura to create "The Class of 74" podcast

The importance of original fiction podcasts and her goal to transport listeners through storytelling

Cultural and Social Changes in the 1970s

Her practical advice for aspiring writers

The good and bad of writer’s groups

Laura’s Site: https://classof74podcast.com/

Laura’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APFP0A/allbooks

Laura’s Podcast, “The Class of ’74”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-life-is-full-of-surprises/id1795138412?i=1000750952378

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Ep. 1080 – Escaping the “Not Enough” Mindset to Become an Award-Winning Author with Bridget Budd Apr 30, 2026

Show notes

“We don't get curious about ourselves and go, oh, that's interesting. Why do I do that? Why do I have this belief? Why do I have this pattern or this behavior? And I think when we start questioning that, and we start questioning that lens, like a whole different world opens up.” – Bridget Budd

Today’s featured author is a wife, trauma-informed storyteller, board-certified health coach, former corporate overachiever, speaker, and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Bridget Budd. Bridget and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “Behind The Mirror”, how writing fiction became a powerful healing tool, confronting deep-seated beliefs, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Bridget to leave her corporate career and eventually publish her 1^st novel

How the mind creates distorted beliefs

How writing became a healing process for her and why she chose fiction to explore her experiences and emotional DNA

What helped Bridget shed the "Not Good Enough" Lens

The benefit of pursuing an intense yoga certification. Even if you don’t plan to teach yoga.

Bridget’s Site: https://bridgetbudd.com/

Bridget’s Book: https://a.co/d/00YWUicK

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Ep. 1079 – Gratitude in Adversity and Possibility Beyond Pain with Candice Snyder Apr 27, 2026

Show notes

“People are more alike than different. The more conversations I have, the more I realize we have the same fears. We have similar hopes. And, you know, we just want to make a difference, and we want the world to be a better place.” – Candice Snyder

Today’s featured fellow bookcaster is a mental health advocate, humanitarian, and gratitude ambassador, Candice Snyder. Candice and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Passion Purpose and Possibilities: Transforming Dreams into Reality”, becoming a National Day Calendar celebration ambassador, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

Why your purpose is bigger than any single role or circumstance and how Candice came to learn this

What inspired Candice to start her globally ranked podcast and how she co-authored a book based on her podcast's theme

Three major lessons Candice learned from starting, running, and growing her podcast

One of her biggest setbacks that actually became a setup for her current success

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Candice’s LI Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/

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