“Emotions aren't here just to overwhelm us. They're actually here to guide us.” – Liz Moyer Benferhat Today’s featured fellow bestselling bookcaster is a wife, mom, empath, changemaker, teacher, facilitator, and sustainable development practitioner, Liz Moyer Benferhat. Liz and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “When the World Hurts: Why the World’s Pain Makes Sense—and What You Can Do About It”, the importance of emotional intelligence in polarized times, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How feeling the world's pain led Liz from traditional nonprofit work to a more spiritual, healing-centered approachHer approach to her transition from a stable job to entrepreneurshipHer personal strategy for connecting with family members who have different political viewsThree major lessons she learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastLiz’s Site: https://www.wehealforall.com/Liz’s Book: https://a.co/d/00Lzebc5Liz’s Podcast, “We Heal For All”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-heal-for-all-the-collective-healing-podcast/id1886244501The 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 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…800 – The Power of Eight with Lynne McTaggart (@LynneMcTaggart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-800-the-power-of-eight-with-lynne-mctaggart-lynnemctaggart/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – Waiting for Half-and-Half with Gina Lobito: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-waiting-for-half-and-half-with-gina-lobito/928 – The Little Book of Big Dreams with Isa Adney (@IsaAdney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-928-the-little-book-of-big-dreams-with-isa-adney-isaadney/169 - The Second Wave with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/169-the-second-wave-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/661 – Inner Medicine with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-661-inner-medicine-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/495 – Divine Mother Healing with Connie Huebner (@AskDivineMother): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-495-divine-mother-healing-with-connie-huebner-askdivinemother/633 – Remembering Qualities of Your Soul with Dr. Paul Hannah: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-633-remembering-qualities-of-your-soul-with-dr-paul-hannah/262 – Live Inspired with Laura Staley (@laura_cherish): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/262-live-inspired-with-laura-staley-laura_cherish/1095 – From Tap Dancing World Records to Healing Ancestral Trauma with Heather Ann Ferri: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-tap-dancing-world-records-to-healing-ancestral-trauma-with-heather-ann-ferri/1111 – Choosing Peace Through Loss, Change, and Life's Unexpected Turns with Dr. Katie Eastman: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/choosing-peace-through-loss-change-and-lifes-unexpected-turns-with-dr-katie-eastman/1093 – From Mexican Jumping Beans to Bestselling Guidebooks with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino (@BestEverYou): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-mexican-jumping-beans-to-bestselling-guidebooks-with-elizabeth-hamilton-guarino-besteveryou/982 – Turning Trauma Into Triumph Through Storytelling with Marcy Pusey: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-982-turning-trauma-into-triumph-through-storytelling-with-marcy-pusey/

“Lead them to Christ, not to you. Or you will burn yourself out quick, fast, and in a hurry.” – Rev. Dr. Nicole B. Simpson Today’s featured bestselling and multi-award-winning author is a 9/11 survivor, TEDx speaker, thought leader, philanthropist, and the founder and CEO of Harvest Wealth Financial, Rev. Dr. Nicole B. Simpson, CFP®. Rev. Dr. Nicole and I had a chat about her books, her remarkable journey from escaping the 73rd floor of Tower Two of the World Trade Center to building a ministry and financial practice, leadership lessons from the pulpit, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What it was like being on the 73rd floor of Tower Two during the 9/11 attacksThe importance of financial literacy and economic justice in underserved communitiesHow her first book led to a paid speaking opportunity and some of what she’s learned since thenRev. Dr. Nicole’s disciplined approach to writing and how she coaches other authors to structure their processHer top 3 leadership lessons from being a pastorRev. Dr. Nicole’s Site: https://www.nicolebsimpson.com/Rev. Dr. Nicole’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00345M1UK/allbooksRev. Dr. Nicole’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/FbAAjyROLoE?si=6XF1ohJBvG-vnauZThe 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 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…1065 – Leadership Lessons from the Black Church with L. Michelle Smith (@lmichellespeaks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1065-leadership-lessons-from-the-black-church-with-l-michelle-smith-lmichellespeaks/225 – Empowered to Win with Rev. Allison G. Daniels (@AllisonDaniels9): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/225-empowered-to-win-with-rev-allison-g-daniels-allisondaniels9/#GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 2 - Building An Economic Legacy with Antonio T. Smith Jr. (@TheATSJr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-2-building-an-economic-legacy-with-antonio-t-smith-jr-theatsjr/658 – How to Make Your Money Grow Like Trees Through Biblical Principles with Angela and Charles Todd (@moneymike_gang): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-658-how-to-make-your-money-grow-like-trees-through-biblical-principles-with-angela-and-charles-todd-moneymike_gang/1056 – Faith Driven Leadership Tips for Living a Both/And Life with Dr. Kevin Foreman (@bishopforeman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1056-faith-driven-leadership-tips-for-living-a-bothand-life-with-dr-kevin-foreman-bishopfo/#Holiday Bonus Ep. – Happy Money with Ken Honda: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-happy-money-with-ken-honda-kenhondahappy/1016 – Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go? with Dr. Portia Preston: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1016-hustle-flow-or-let-it-go-with-dr-portia-preston/497 – The Financial Mindset Fix with Joyce Marter (@Joyce_Marter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-497-the-financial-mindset-fix-with-joyce-marter-joyce_marter/100 - Habits of Highly Broke People with Dipo Adesina: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/100-habits-of-highly-broke-people-with-dipo-adesina-dipo_adesina/1083 – Can't Break Me with Kevin “KAYR” Robinson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1083-cant-break-me-with-kevin-kayr-robinson/295.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – Kingdom Stewardship with Cheing Laron: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2955-charm-city-bonus-episode-kingdom-stewardship-with-cheing-laron-eagleswingscls/1099 – A Charge to Keep with Rev. Kevin T. Taylor: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/a-charge-to-keep-with-rev-kevin-t-taylor/

"Never underestimate yourself because the things that you think you're bad at now, you can be great at later." – Dr. Katie Eastman Today’s featured bestselling author is a licensed psychotherapist, master grief coach, global keynote speaker, compassionate change coach, organizational change consultant, and Co-Founder of the Best Ever You Network, Dr. Katie Eastman. Dr. Katie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “The Peace Guidebook: How to Cultivate Hope, Healing, and Harmony for the Good of Humankind”, the peaceful pause technique, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How meeting the pioneer of the Five Stages of Grief inspired Dr. Katie to focus on how to liveWhat it was like to co-author another book with Elizabeth Hamilton-GuarinoHow faith plays a major role in both her life and workWhat kids know about peace that adults forgetWhat major setback actually helped her to create more successDr. Katie’s Site: https://www.percolatepeace.com/Dr. Katie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D1L9PV1R/allbooksThe 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 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…1093 – From Mexican Jumping Beans to Bestselling Guidebooks with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino (@BestEverYou): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-mexican-jumping-beans-to-bestselling-guidebooks-with-elizabeth-hamilton-guarino-besteveryou/1003 – From Orphan to United Nations Peacekeeper with Christine Sadry: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1003-from-orphan-to-united-nations-peacekeeper-with-christine-sadry/825 – One Woman's Story of Survival & Courageous Leadership in Syria with Dr. Amani Ballour (@AmaniBallour): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-825-one-womans-story-of-survival-courageous-leadership-in-syria-with-dr-amani-ballour-am/434 – A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace with Claude AnShin Thomas: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-434-a-soldiers-journey-from-war-to-peace-with-claude-anshin-thomas/983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell (@saracconnell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/681 – Make Someone's Moment Through Podcasting with Kelly Smith: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-681-make-someones-moment-through-podcasting-with-kelly-smith/836 – The 6% Club with Dr. Michelle Rozen (@DrMichelleRozen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-836-the-6-club-with-dr-michelle-rozen-drmichellerozen/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/586 – Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children’s Books with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-586-flipping-bad-situations-into-joyful-childrens-books-with-violet-lemay-violetlemay/785 – The Enjoyment Gap with Mandy Barbee Lanier (@mandyblanier): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-785-the-enjoyment-gap-with-mandy-barbee-lanier-mandyblanier/75 - Life Falls Apart, But You Don't Have To with Julie Potiker (@JuliePotiker): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/75-life-falls-apart-but-you-dont-have-to-with-julie-potiker-juliepotiker/263 – The Power of a Peaceful Woman with Jennifer Forster: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/263-the-power-of-a-peaceful-woman-with-jennifer-forster/678 – The Profit of Kindness with Jill Lublin (@JillLublin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-678-the-profit-of-kindness-with-jill-lublin-jilllublin/

“Where people get stuck is when they find themselves doing a lot of what I call ‘rocking chair tasks,’ which are those things where, like, you feel like you're in motion, but you're not going anywhere.” – Kate Kayaian Today’s featured fellow bestselling bookcaster is a former professional concert cellist, coach, keynote speaker, career strategist, and President and Artistic Director of the Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra, Kate Kayaian. Kate and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers,” her journey from questioning her classical music career to coaching creatives through mental blocks, the power of journaling, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What led Kate to choose the cello and go pro with playing itA powerful question for determining what's truly important in your lifeThe crucial time awareness technique she used for staying focused and productive during her book writing processWhat it means to truly go beyond your potential Kate’s Site: https://katekayaian.com/Kate’s Book: https://a.co/d/0jb8T2MzKate’s Podcast, “Tales from the Lane”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-lane/id1724180457The 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 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…1046 – Unlock Artistic Insight & Innovation Through CreativitRy with Dr. Stan Lai: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1046-unlock-artistic-insight-innovation-through-creativitry-with-dr-stan-lai/1029 – Unlock Your Creativity & Make Life Your Biggest Art Project with Pia Mailhot-Leichter (@pialeichter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1029-unlock-your-creativity-make-life-your-biggest-art-project-with-pia-mailhot-leichter-p/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/875 – How To Unlock Your True Potential Through Empowerment with Laura Brennan Ballet: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-875-how-to-you-unlock-your-true-potential-through-empowerment-with-laura-brennan-ballet/983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell (@saracconnell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/1100 – The Burning Ground and the Courage to Live Your Greatest Story with Celinne Da Costa (@CelinneDaCosta): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/the-burning-ground-and-the-courage-to-live-your-greatest-story-with-celinne-da-costa-celinnedacost/618 – A Book About You with David Green: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-618-a-book-about-you-with-david-green/821 – How to Spark Your Curiosity & Live Bravely with Heather Vickery: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-821-how-to-spark-your-curiosity-live-bravely-with-heather-vickery/1082 – Reclaim What Lights You Up & Dominate Your Next Chapter with Sheekha Singh (@ssheekha): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1082-reclaim-what-lights-you-up-dominate-your-next-chapter-with-sheekha-singh-ssheekha/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/222 – The Journey to Cloud Nine with Jordan Gross: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/222-the-journey-to-cloud-nine-with-jordan-gross/

“When I started having grandkids, I found that a good way to keep them entertained and to keep them from misbehaving was to tell them stories. So, I told them stories.” – Dr. Caroline Crocker Today’s featured author is a wife, grandmom, international speaker, historian, retired research biologist, professor, and nonprofit leader, Dr. Caroline Crocker. Dr. Caroline and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, faith journey, advice to aspiring authors, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Dr. Caroline to become an authorWhat sparked the transition from children’s books to novels inspired by her family history How her scientific background influences her writing and how she stays organized with multiple projectsSome interesting findings from her research for her upcoming book, The Truth Was DifferentDr. Caroline’s Site: https://ramblingruminations.com/Dr. Caroline’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00A83XIHG/allbooksThe 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 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…811 – American Wolf with Dr. Audrey Birnbaum (@audee24): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-811-american-wolf-with-dr-audrey-birnbaum-audee24/1061 – From Wildlife Biologist To Award-Winning Novelist with Laura Frost (@LFrostWrites): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1061-from-wildlife-biologist-to-award-winning-novelist-with-laura-frost-lfrostwrites/783 – Creativity, Faith, & Unveiling Fantastical Truths with Cyndi Brec (@CyndiBrec): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-783-creativity-faith-unveiling-fantastical-truths-with-cyndi-brec-cyndibrec/979 – From Anthills to Authorship with Ron Kinscherf (@Papatellmeabook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-979-from-anthills-to-authorship-with-ron-kinscherf-papatellmeabook/689 – There Are (No) Stupid Questions . . . in Science with Leah Elson (@gnarlybygnature): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-689-there-are-no-stupid-questions-in-science-with-leah-elson-gnarlybygnature/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/1074 – Retirement Without Losing Your Purpose or Identity with Dr. Corinne Auman: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1074-retirement-without-losing-your-purpose-or-identity-with-dr-corinne-auman/#Holiday Bonus Ep. – Bird of Paradise with Emily Johnson (@elhughes01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-bird-of-paradise-with-emily-johnson-elhughes01/1093 – From Mexican Jumping Beans to Bestselling Guidebooks with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino (@BestEverYou): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-mexican-jumping-beans-to-bestselling-guidebooks-with-elizabeth-hamilton-guarino-besteveryou/1003 – From Orphan to United Nations Peacekeeper with Christine Sadry: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1003-from-orphan-to-united-nations-peacekeeper-with-christine-sadry/1104 – AI, Animals, and Giving Away 1,000 Smiles with Bret Ridgway (@bridgway): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ai-animals-and-giving-away-1000-smiles-with-bret-ridgway-bridgway/698 – From Scrubs to Award-Winning Stories with Debra Blaine (@debrablainemd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-698-from-scrubs-to-award-winning-stories-with-debra-blaine-debrablainemd/

“You're going to have either a book or an excuse of why you don't have a book.” – Alinka Rutkowska Today’s featured USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author is a mom, wife, speaker, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Leaders Brands, Alinka Rutkowska. Alinka and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her transition from an unfulfilling corporate career to entrepreneurship, how she uses AI for her daily business operations, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Alinka to become a writerWhy her company embraces AI and prefers clients who are also forward-thinking and adaptable to new technologyWhat major setback led her to create more successHer writing routine for putting out good contentHow AI is not just a tool but should be native to business operations for maximum efficiencyAlinka’s Site: https://www.leadersbrands.ae/Alinka’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0040KKTUC/allbooksThe 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 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…835 – Turn Words Into Wealth with Aurora Winter, MBA: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-835-turn-words-into-wealth-with-aurora-winter-mba-aurorawintermba/1038 – From Bulgaria to Publishing Success by Finding Your Unique Voice with Katerina Stoykova (@Katya_Stoykova): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1038-from-bulgaria-to-publishing-success-by-finding-your-unique-voice-with-katerina-stoykova/983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/670 – The Bestselling Book Formula with Honorée Corder (@Honoree): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-670-the-bestselling-book-formula-with-honoree-corder-honoree/1071 – Self-Publishing Tips for A Successful Author Career with Wiebke Tasch: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1071-self-publishing-tips-for-a-successful-author-career-with-wiebke-tasch-wiebke_tasch/1096 – Beating Resistance and Turning Setbacks Into Literary Breakthroughs with Steven Pressfield: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/beating-resistance-and-turning-setbacks-into-literary-breakthroughs-with-steven-pressfield-spressf/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/#Bonus Ep. – From Idea to Finished Manuscript with Chandler Bolt (@self_pub_school): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-from-idea-to-finished-manuscript-with-chandler-bolt-self_pub_school/712 – When Your Heart Says to Leave a Legacy with Bridget Cook-Burch: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-712-when-your-heart-says-to-leave-a-legacy-with-bridget-cook-burch-inspiritwriter/837 – Make Your Author emPact with Stephanie Feger (@stephaniefeger): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-837-make-your-author-empact-with-stephanie-feger-stephaniefeger/216 – The Write Way with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/637 – The Rough Guide to Awesome Leadership with Elena Agaragimova): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-637-the-rough-guide-to-awesome-leadership-with-elena-agaragimova-elenaagaragi/1089 – Why You Need to Outsource Everything But Your Passion with Kelly Lorenzen, PMP: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/why-you-need-to-outsource-everything-but-your-passion-with-kelly-lorenzen-pmp/

“I got my first rejection letter when I was 11… But I kept with it, and eventually it paid off.” – William Bernhardt Today’s featured award-winning, #1 bestselling bookcaster is a husband, father, publisher, former trial attorney, and the founder of WriterCon, Oklahoma’s Renaissance Man, William “Bill” Bernhardt. Bill and I had a fun on a bun chat about his latest book, “The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice, and an American Icon”, the importance of intellectual property protection for creators, WriterCon, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Bill to write a comprehensive book about Superman's creatorsWhy aspiring authors should learn the business of publishing in addition to mastering the craft of writingWhy you should never sign a contract without a professional second opinionThe difference between a legitimate publisher and a vanity press scamWhy it’s important to make time for adventure and meaningful experiences before life gets in the wayBill’s Site: https://williambernhardt.com/Bill’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APOS7G/allbooksBill’s Podcast, “WriterCon Podcast”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/writercon/id1435816061The 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 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…#BaltimoreAuthor Bonus Ep. - Navigating Contracts, Marketing, and Creative Growth with Jean Burgess, PhD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/baltimoreauthor-bonus-ep-navigating-contracts-marketing-and-creative-growth-with-jean-burgess/1096 – Beating Resistance and Turning Setbacks Into Literary Breakthroughs with Steven Pressfield (@SPressfield): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/beating-resistance-and-turning-setbacks-into-literary-breakthroughs-with-steven-pressfield-spressf/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/433 – Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes with Ira Rosen: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-433-ticking-clock-behind-the-scenes-at-60-minutes-with-ira-rosen/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/216 – The Write Way with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/1081 – From Doubleday Editor to Captivating 1970s Fiction Podcast Host with Laura Van Wormer (@LauraVanWormer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1081-from-doubleday-editor-to-captivating-1970s-fiction-podcast-host-with-laura-van-wormer-l/999 – How Storytelling, Unicorns & Coffee Brew More Life Magic with Gwen Tolios (@GwenTolios): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-999-how-storytelling-unicorns-coffee-brew-more-life-magic-with-gwen-tolios-gwentolios/1012 – How Happy People Think & Rebound From Disappointment with Andrew Byrnes Matthews: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1012-how-happy-people-think-rebound-from-disappointment-with-andrew-byrnes-matthews/752 – The Speaker's Edge with Ken Lizotte (@kenlizotte): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-752-the-speakers-edge-with-ken-lizotte-kenlizotte/332 – Her Perfect Life with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-332-her-perfect-life-with-hank-phillippi-ryan-hankpryan/

“I thought I would write this book 20 years ago, and it's a very different book than I would have written 20 years ago. So, for y'all who are thinking, oh, I should write the book, I should write the book, maybe your timing is perfect.” – Dr. Alisha Das Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, spiritual counselor, intuitive, poet, and angel expert, Dr. Alisha Das. Dr. Alisha and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Your Angelic Ancestry: Discover Your Archangelic Name, Heritage, and Higher Purpose”, common myths about angels, her hope for humanity’s future, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How to connect with angelsWhat inspired Dr. Alisha to write “Your Angelic Ancestry” and what she learned through the whole book publishing processThree major lessons she learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastWhat setback Dr. Alisha had that became a setup for her to have more successDr. Alisha’s Site: https://alishadas.com/Dr. Alisha’s Book: https://a.co/d/038t1W5RDr. Alisha’s Podcast, “Live Your Love”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-your-love-the-alisha-das-show/id1674440417The 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 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…921 – From WWE Superstar to Spiritual Mentor with Joy Giovanni: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-921-from-wwe-diva-to-spiritual-mentor-with-joy-giovanni-joygiovanni/#M2M Bonus Ep. – From Disco Queen to Divine Angel with Sister Dr. Jenna (@americameditate): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-from-disco-queen-to-divine-angel-with-sister-dr-jenna-americameditate/800 – The Power of Eight with Lynne McTaggart (@LynneMcTaggart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-800-the-power-of-eight-with-lynne-mctaggart-lynnemctaggart/242 – The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield (@James_Redfield): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/242-the-celestine-prophecy-by-james-redfield-james_redfield/103 - Angels of New York with Sylvia Moss (@AngelsofNYbook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/103-angels-of-new-york-with-sylvia-moss-angelsofnybook/598 – An Awakening with Shiva Kumar: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-598-an-awakening-with-shiva-kumar-shivaarc1242/686 – Humanity's Cry for Change with Kate Heartsong (@KateHeartsong): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-686-humanitys-cry-for-change-with-kate-heartsong-kateheartsong/1095 – From Tap Dancing World Records to Healing Ancestral Trauma with Heather Ann Ferri: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-tap-dancing-world-records-to-healing-ancestral-trauma-with-heather-ann-ferri/975 – Awaken The Authentic & Connected Author Within with Inna Segal: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-975-awaken-the-authentic-connected-author-within-with-inna-segal-innasegalauthor/#GNPYear2 Episode 2 - Lead An Uncompromised Life with Lori Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear2-episode-2-lead-an-uncompromised-life-with-lori-spagna-lorispagna/453 – The Psychic Yellow Brick Road with Corbie Mitleid (@CorbieMitleid): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-453-the-psychic-yellow-brick-road-with-corbie-mitleid-corbiemitleid/960 – The Power of the Actor with Ivana Chubbuck (@ivanachubbuck): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-960-the-power-of-the-actor-with-ivana-chubbuck-ivanachubbuck/169 - The Second Wave with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/169-the-second-wave-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/

“Work tirelessly on the things that you love. Don't worry about ‘failing.’ Don't worry about producing work that you don't think is any good, because that's an essential crucible that you have to get through.” – Scott Dikkers Today’s featured #1 New York Times bestselling author is a keynote speaker, Peabody Award Winner, Thurber Prize winner for American Humor, and the founder of TheOnion.com, Scott Dikkers. Scott and I had a fun on a bun chat about his latest book, “Creativity Machine: How to Innovate, Brainstorm, and Hatch Great Ideas on Command”, his unconventional midnight writing schedule, mentoring talent, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Scott’s new book, “Creativity Machine”Some of the common myths about creativityHow experience has improved his ability to connect with an audienceWhat setback led to Scott creating more successScott’s Site: https://www.scottdikkers.com/Scott’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IGFMTE/allbooksScott’s Substack: https://scottdikkers.substack.com/Scott’s App: https://comedymastermind.com/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 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonYou May Also Like…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/1096 – Beating Resistance and Turning Setbacks Into Literary Breakthroughs with Steven Pressfield: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/beating-resistance-and-turning-setbacks-into-literary-breakthroughs-with-steven-pressfield-spressf/763 – The Improv Mindset with Keith Saltojanes (@keithsaltojanes): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-763-the-improv-mindset-with-keith-saltojanes-keithsaltojanes/721 – Rediscovering Permission to Play as an Adult with Mike Montague (@PlayfulHumans): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-721-rediscovering-permission-to-play-as-an-adult-with-mike-montague-playfulhumans/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/1046 – Unlock Artistic Insight & Innovation Through CreativitRy with Dr. Stan Lai: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1046-unlock-artistic-insight-innovation-through-creativitry-with-dr-stan-lai/301 – Transformative Creativity with Firdaus Kharas (@Culture_Shift): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-301-transformative-creativity-with-firdaus-kharas-culture_shift/1069 – Keeping the Dream Alive with Greig Watts: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1069-keeping-the-dream-alive-with-greig-watts/1103 – AI and the Race to Save Democracy with Dr. Beth Simone Noveck (@bethnoveck): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ai-and-the-race-to-save-democracy-with-dr-beth-simone-noveck-bethnoveck/433 – Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes with Ira Rosen: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-433-ticking-clock-behind-the-scenes-at-60-minutes-with-ira-rosen/378 – Writing Adventures with The Dialogue Doctor with Jeff Elkins: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-378-writing-adventures-with-the-dialogue-doctor-with-jeff-elkins-jffelkins/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/1 - Burn the Box with Shawn Purvis @shawnepurvis: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1-burn-the-box-with-shawn-purvis-shawnepurvis/

“You got to come first from a giving standpoint rather than from a taking standpoint.” – Bret Ridgway Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a 25-year veteran of the speaking industry, marketer for small businesses, and entrepreneur, Bret Ridgway. Bret and I had a fun chat about his new kids’ book, “Games Animals Play (When We're Not Looking)”, transitioning from writing business books to children's books, and his mission to donate 1,000 copies to schools and communities in 2026, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Bret’s grandchildren and the phrase "crickets playing croquet" inspired his new children's book seriesWhat’s the difference between writing for children and adultsThe fastest way to feel better about yourselfWhat one skill has he learned and sharpened since his last appearance on the showBret’s Site: https://laughandlearnlibrary.com/Bret’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004WEH2Z6/allbooksThe 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 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…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/327 – The Go-Giver Way of Elite Performance with Bob Burg (@BobBurg): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-327-the-go-giver-way-of-elite-performance-with-bob-burg-bobburg/979 – From Anthills to Authorship with Ron Kinscherf (@Papatellmeabook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-979-from-anthills-to-authorship-with-ron-kinscherf-papatellmeabook/586 – Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children’s Books with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-586-flipping-bad-situations-into-joyful-childrens-books-with-violet-lemay-violetlemay/793 – How to Bounce Back as a Children's Book Author with Rella B. (@RellaBBooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-793-how-to-bounce-back-as-a-childrens-book-author-with-rella-b-rellabbooks/559 - Picky Patrick With Eleni Fuiaxis (@EleniFuiaxis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-559-picky-patrick-with-eleni-fuiaxis-elenifuiaxis/1032 – A Grandmother's Fight for Disability Representation in Books with T. L. McCoy (@BlueRoundBG): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1032-a-grandmothers-fight-for-disability-representation-in-books-with-t-l-mccoy-blueround/1075 – From Classroom Bells to Children's Books with Kirsten Telan (@ktelan1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1075-from-classroom-bells-to-childrens-books-with-kirsten-telan-ktelan1/1087 – Becoming a Multi-Genre Author and Creative Force After 50 with Teri Brown (@TeriMBrown1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/becoming-a-multi-genre-author-and-creative-force-after-50-with-teri-brown-terimbrown1/835 – Turn Words Into Wealth with Aurora Winter, MBA (@AuroraWinterMBA): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-835-turn-words-into-wealth-with-aurora-winter-mba-aurorawintermba/