Going North Podcast
The Going North Podcast is an informational, inspirational, and motivational podcast where authors share their life experiences to help others advance themselves. Tune in every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday for a new episode.
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Ep. 783 – Creativity, Faith, & Unveiling Fantastical Truths with Cyndi Brec (@CyndiBrec)
07/30/2025
Ep. 783 – Creativity, Faith, & Unveiling Fantastical Truths with Cyndi Brec (@CyndiBrec)
"Fantasy is really healthy for the imagination…it allows people to escape and allows them to think of something different.” – Cyndi Brec Today’s featured author is a wife, mom, avid reader, fantasy enthusiast, and connoisseur of heart-fluttering tales, Cyndi Brec. Cyndi and I had a fun chat about her upcoming books, how dyslexia has been a superpower in her writing journey, how her novel series is grounded in actual history, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How an old water mill inspired her writing What is Cyndi’s writing process like and how she keeps distractions at bay Her personal faith journey and how it plays a role in her life Why Cyndi blends history, myths, and personal experiences into captivating tales Cyndi’s Site: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… #Bonus Ep. – “Random Acts of Awesome Historical Fiction” with J. Lynn Else (@JLynnElseAuthor): Ep. 340 – “A Single Light” with Tosca Lee (@ToscaLee): Ep. 333 – “How to Grow Your Social Media Influence” with Catherine Saykaly-Stevens (@CatherineNetWeb): Ep. 389 – “Unshakable, Undaunted, & Undefeated” with Elizabeth Meyers (@thelizmeyers): Ep. 368 – “Unfailing Grace” with Julie Carrick (@julie84602521): Ep. 555 – “Sunflowers Beneath the Snow” with Teri Brown (@TeriMBrown1): #LocalAuthor Bonus Ep. – “The Wise Man” with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): Ep. 378 – “Writing Adventures with The Dialogue Doctor” with Jeff Elkins (@Jffelkins): Ep. 775 – From Blogging Mom to Award-Winning #KidLit Author with Caroline Fernandez (@ParentClub): Ep. 746 – “How to Be a Goldfish” with Jane Baird Warren (@jbwarren2): Ep. 582 – “Shaping the World Through Great Stories for All Ages” with Natasha Deen (@natasha_deen): Ep. 586 – “Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children’s Books” with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay): #Bonus Ep. – “From Prizewinning Dystopian Thrillers to Prizewinning Historical Fiction” with Alice McVeigh (@astmcveigh1): 25 - "Escapism, History, & Good Advice" with Kate Dolan (@KDHays): Ep. 443 – “Buried Beneath” with Kelly Ann Hopkins (@khopkinswrites):
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Ep. 782 – Grab Life By the Dreams with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland)
07/29/2025
Ep. 782 – Grab Life By the Dreams with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland)
“You can't win with everybody, but you can win with yourself, so why not bet on you?” – Karin Freeland Today’s featured award-winning bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, actress, recovered corporate workaholic, and multi-certified life reinvention coach, Karin Freeland. Karin and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Grab Life By the Dreams: The Essential Guide to Getting Unstuck and Living Your Purpose”, the value of journaling, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired her to launch a podcast after the success of her first book Why it’s important to reflect and be kind to yourself Her EDIT coaching approach to help others live a regret-proof life What major lesson Karin learned from one of her coaching clients that made her a better coach Karin’s Site: Karin’s Books: Karin’s Podcast, “Rock Your Reinvention: Tips For High-Achieving Career Women”: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 452 – “Writing a Penetrating Tell-All Memoir” with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): Ep. 769 – No More Faking It with Magda Kay: Ep. 761 – Be Your Own Cheerleader with Neelu Kaur (@NeeluKaur01): Ep. 695 – “Becoming Flawesome” with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani (@KristinaMandLak): Ep. 691 – “How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life” with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare): #Host2Host Bonus Ep. - “Innuendo City” with Michelle Nedelec (@michellenedelec): Ep. 725 – “Closing the Confidence Gap” with Kelli Rae Thompson (@_KelliRThompson): Ep. 517 – “God's Not Done with You” with Mary Guirovich (@maryguirovich): 275 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Dr. Marina Bruni (@DrMarinaBruni): 113 - "Business, Faith & Empowering Women Over 40" with Jen Du Plessis (@JenDuPlessis): Ep. 638 – “From People Pleaser to Soul Pleaser” with Tracy Secombe (@TracySecombe): Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): 245 – “Your Epic Life Blueprint” with Rock Thomas (@rockthomas): Ep. 311.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “More Than Enough” with Emma Dhesi (@emmadhesi): Ep. 776 – I Decide with Erin Lopez & Lisa Cox: Ep. 500 – “Life Reset” With Dr. Foojan Zeine, Psy.D., MFT (@DrZeine): Ep. 737 – “The Art of Badassery” with Jennifer Cassetta (@JennCassetta): Ep. 623 - "The Day One Executive" With April Armstrong (@ahaconsult): #Bonus Ep. – “Pray. Trust. Ride.” with Lisa Boucher (@LBoucherAuthor):
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Ep. 781 – Laughter, Learning, and Liberating Yourself Through Memoir Writing with Alison Wearing
07/28/2025
Ep. 781 – Laughter, Learning, and Liberating Yourself Through Memoir Writing with Alison Wearing
“Writing your story is an incredibly empowering act." – Alison Wearing Today’s featured multiple award-winning bestselling author is playwright, performer, world traveler, yogi, writing coach, and the creator of Memoir Writing Ink, Alison Wearing. Alison and I had a fun on a bun good chat about her books, her journey to Iran, why storytelling is powerful, and more! Key Things You’ll Learning: The importance of approaching different cultures with an open mind and heart Why it’s valuable to rethink what is considered normal through travel experiences How writing a memoir can empower others The main obstacles that Alison helps her clients overcome when it comes to writing their memoirs Alison’s Site: Alison’s Books: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 712 – “When Your Heart Says to Leave a Legacy” with Bridget Cook-Burch (@inspiritwriter): Ep. 452 – “Writing a Penetrating Tell-All Memoir” with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): Ep. 397 – “Make Your Own Break” with Jennifer Lieberman (@iamjenlieberman): Ep. 760 – From Bonham to Buddha and Back with Clementine Moss: Ep. 561 – “Why Retire When I Can Inspire” with Donna Maltz (@Soil2Soulutions): Ep. 767 – A Sky of Infinite Blue with Dr. Kyomi O’Connor (@KyomiOconnor): Ep. 429 – “Too Happy to Be Sad Girl” with Angel Aviles (@2Happy2BSadGirl): Ep. 780 – She is You with Felicity Nicole: Ep. 750 – Surviving Human Trafficking & Finding Purpose with Amanda Blackwood (@DetailedPieces): Ep. 672 – “Becoming Mother Martha” with Martha Hoy (@annmarhoy): #Bonus Ep. – “Perfectly Flawed” with Janae Sergio (@janae_sergio): Ep. 704 – “Unleashing the Power of Authentic Stories” with Dr. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt (@jeckleberryhunt): Ep. 622 – “Under The Orange Blossoms” with Cindy Benezra (@CindyBenezra111): 212 – “From a Mess to Amazing” with Trina Martin (@TrinaLMartin): Ep. 715 – “From Confronting Harassment to Closing Deals” with Susan Gold (@sgoldconsulting): Ep. 499 – “Take Center Stage” with Janelle Anderson: #Bonus Ep. – “From Shy Girl to Award-Winning Model” with Lorna Greyling (@LornaGreyling): Ep. 314.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “Turning Point” with Kristy Smith (@kristynotkirsty): Ep. 743 – “Sunflowers Bend But Rarely Break” with Oksana Kukurudza (@KukurudzaOksana): Ep. 644 – “Aligning Science and Spirit to Overcome #Depression” with Debra Holz (@debraholz11): Ep. 656 – “How a Red Couch Turned My Pain Into Purpose” with Tracey Escobar: Ep. 619 – “The Heart of the Matter” with Joffre McClung (@JoffreMcClung): Ep. 774 – Mom’s Resilience, A Daughter’s Tenacity, & One Written Destiny with Farah Flisher: Ep. 519 – “Jonas and the Mountain” with Janis Harper (@harperjanis1): Ep. 442 – “Jungle Jean” with Geralyn Gendreau (@geralyngendreau): Ep. 694 – “Every Body Holds a Story” with Marsha Vanwynsberghe (@Marsha_vanw):
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Ep. 780 – She is You with Felicity Nicole
07/24/2025
Ep. 780 – She is You with Felicity Nicole
“I speak very vividly in the book about redemption, because my dad at one point did seek redemption, and God did give it to him. God gives everybody a second chance and he took it.” – Felicity Nicole Today’s featured international bestselling author is a mom, wife, mentor, keynote speaker, and the Creator & Editor-in-Chief of, “She Is You” magazine, Felicity Nicole. Felicity and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Pieces of Me”, her path to healing after overcoming childhood trauma and domestic violence, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: The process of writing her memoir and how she dealt with the emotional challenges during the editing process How faith plays a role in her life What inspired Felicity to start She is You magazine The importance of forgiveness Felicity’s Site: Felicity’s Book: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 750 – Surviving Human Trafficking & Finding Purpose with Amanda Blackwood (@DetailedPieces): Ep. 672 – “Becoming Mother Martha” with Martha Hoy (@annmarhoy): 113 - "Business, Faith & Empowering Women Over 40" with Jen Du Plessis (@JenDuPlessis): #WintheWellnessWAR Ep. – “The Fruits of My Struggles” with JoAnna Baanana (@joannabaanana): Ep. 591 – “From Battered to Boss Lady” with Pennie Crockett (@PenniesTea): #Bonus Ep. – “Perfectly Flawed” with Janae Sergio (@janae_sergio): Ep. 622 – “Under The Orange Blossoms” with Cindy Benezra (@CindyBenezra111): 212 – “From a Mess to Amazing” with Trina Martin (@TrinaLMartin): #M2M Bonus Ep. – “A Mother’s Mission to Save Her Child” with Deborah Beauvais (@DV7radio): 276 – “Over My Dead Body” with Jen Gaudet (@jen_coaching): Ep. 741 – “The Girl In The Garage” with Sharon Hughes: 169 - "The Second Wave" with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): 290 – “The Forgiveness Solution” with Rev. Misty Tyme (@Rev_Misty_Tyme): Ep. 507 – “From Hardened to Healed” with Dr. Debi Silber (@DebiSilber): Ep. 551 – “Rewilding” with Dr. Kristy Vanacore: 292 – “Surviving a High Conflict Divorce with a Covert Narcissist” with Lorilyn Bridges: Ep. 503 – “Domestic Violence & The Church” with Donna Wayles (@DWayles): Ep. 424 – “Thoughtfully Fit” with Darcy Luoma (@DarcyLuoma): Ep. 416 – “From Abuse & Displacement to Triumph” with Angela Sewell (@AngelwingsAs): Ep. 715 – “From Confronting Harassment to Closing Deals” with Susan Gold (@sgoldconsulting): Ep. 556 – “The Power of You2” with Inger Nordin (@nordin_inger): Ep. 499 – “Take Center Stage” with Janelle Anderson: Ep. 753 – Becoming a Woman of Principle with Mary Katherine Morales (@MaryKatMorales):
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Ep. 779 – Speaking to Influence with Dr. Laura Sicola (@LauraSicola)
07/23/2025
Ep. 779 – Speaking to Influence with Dr. Laura Sicola (@LauraSicola)
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear. So, whatever you're afraid to try, whatever you're afraid to fail at, or to embarrass yourself, or don't want to make a mistake, just do it." - Dr. Laura Sicola Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, TEDx speaker, executive communication coach, trainer, and a leadership and influence expert, Dr. Laura Sicola. Dr. Laura and I had a fun on a bun hat about her book, “Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice”, her evolution from the structured world of academia to the dynamic realm of business, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The value of mastering foreign languages The critical role effective communication plays in leadership Three major lessons learned from podcasting How to be more effective and authentic when connecting with others through a screen What was Dr. Laura’s biggest setback in business that became her biggest success Dr. Laura’s Site: Dr. Laura’s Book: Dr. Laura’s Podcast, “Speaking to Influence”: Dr. Laura’s TEDx Talk: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 583 – “How to Be the Face of Your Business” with Tonya Eberhart (@brandfacestar): Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): Ep. 306 – “Be The SPARK” with Simon T. Bailey (@SimonTBailey): Ep. 680 – “The Influence Lottery Ticket for Having High Impact” with Kelly Swanson (@motivationspkr): #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Emerge Triumphant” with Eliana Gilad (@VoicesofEden): 119 - "A Passion for High Performance & Professional Development" with Dr. Elizabeth Carter (@eacaappeal): Ep. 778 – How High Value Writing Can Transform Your Workplace Communication with Erin Lebacqz (@ErinLebacqz): 275 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Dr. Marina Bruni (@DrMarinaBruni): Ep. 517 – “God's Not Done with You” with Mary Guirovich (@maryguirovich): Ep. 707 – “Leadership Insights From a Former FBI Master Spy Recruiter” with Robin Dreeke (@rdreeke): Ep. 650 – “How to Become #Unstoppable” with Victoria Pelletier (@PelletierV29): 172 - "Write to Influence" with Carla Bass (@CarlaDBassWrite): Ep. 745 – “Speak Up, Stand Out, and Shine” with Regina Huber (@ReginaTYP): Ep. 701 – “Mastering Self-Talk for Success and Happiness” with Robin Sacks (@robinsacks): 278.5 (Host 2 Host Bonus Ep.) – “Key Conversations for Leaders” with John Ryan (@keyconvo): Ep. 647 – “Making It Happen In Showbiz & In Life” with Sabine Kvenberg, DTM (@SabineKvenberg): Ep. 359 – “Think Yourself Confident & Successful” with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas (@thinkyourselfAc): Ep. 726 – “Unleash Your Uniqueness” with Catherine Llewellyn (@CatherineLlew10):
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Ep. 778 – How High Value Writing Can Transform Your Workplace Communication with Erin Lebacqz (@ErinLebacqz)
07/22/2025
Ep. 778 – How High Value Writing Can Transform Your Workplace Communication with Erin Lebacqz (@ErinLebacqz)
"We are sending an image of ourselves through our words." - Erin Lebacqz Today’s featured author is international educator, communication expert, and speaker, Erin Lebacqz. Erin and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book “High-Value Writing: Real Strategies for Real-World Writing”, the importance of emotional intelligence in writing, strategies to build confidence in your writing, and tons more to elevate your communication game!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How writing can affect our personal and professional relationships The challenges of transitioning from academic to workplace writing How to make your email messages more receivable Why AI tools are not the holy grail of writing effectively What major setback actually was a setup for Erin’s success Erin’s Site: Erin’s Book: Erin’s YouTube Channel: Unlock the Secret to Writing Like a Boss! Let Confidence Shine through Your Writing: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… 172 - "Write to Influence" with Carla Bass (@CarlaDBassWrite): 155 - "Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business" with Laura Pennington Briggs (@sixfigurewriter): 158 - "Faster, fewer, Better Emails" with Dianna Booher (@diannabooher): Ep. 583 – “How to Be the Face of Your Business” with Tonya Eberhart (@brandfacestar): Ep. 311 – “Works of Urban Mythopoeia” with Cat Rambo (@Catrambo): Ep. 775 – From Blogging Mom to Award-Winning #KidLit Author with Caroline Fernandez (@ParentClub): 83 - From Teacher to 6-Figure Freelance Writer (@nathansegal): Ep. 384 – “Steal Your Skills From Corporate” with Katrina Roddy (@KRoddy65): 216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): Ep. 682 – “Leadership Begins with Motivation” with Dr. Danny Brassell (@DannyBrassell): Ep. 752 – The Speaker's Edge with Ken Lizotte (@kenlizotte): Ep. 764 – The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White (@drpaulwhite): Ep. 602 – “How to Unlock Your Creative Potential” with Robin Landa (@rlanda): Ep. 725 – “Closing the Confidence Gap” with Kelli Rae Thompson (@_KelliRThompson): Ep. 735 – “Take Back Your Weekends” with Allison Graham (@AllisonDGraham): Ep. 766 – Pawsitively Organic Creativity with Liz Mugavero (@Lizmugavero): Ep. 737 – “The Art of Badassery” with Jennifer Cassetta (@JennCassetta): Ep. 330 – “A Long Way from Ordinary” with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles):
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Ep. 777 – Attract & Manifest Good Luck with Victoria Marie Gallagher (@LOAHypnotist)
07/07/2025
Ep. 777 – Attract & Manifest Good Luck with Victoria Marie Gallagher (@LOAHypnotist)
"Luck is the ability to take the correct action in an opportunity." - Victoria M. Gallagher Today’s featured #1 international bestselling bookcaster is a Certified Master Hypnotist, NLP Trainer, Transformation Meditation Teacher, life success coach, speaker, and a renowned authority on the Law of Attraction, Victoria Gallagher. Victoria and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Attract Good Luck: Learn How to Control Your Life and Get What You Want”, how she got into writing books, the concept of programming our minds to attract good luck, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why your words have the power and potential to shape your reality How aligning desires, thoughts, beliefs, and actions can lead to incredible results Some tips for becoming the perfect match for opportunities How to reframe your complaints 3 major lessons Victoria learned from starting, running, and growing her podcast Victoria’s Site: Victoria’s Books: Victoria’s Podcast, “Tap into The Power of Your Mind using Law of Attraction and Hypnosis Techniques”: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… 273 – “Rewiring Your Brain For Manifestation Success” with Bob Doyle (@bobdoyle): Ep. 697 – “The 7-Figure Life” with Dr. Noah St. John (@noahstjohn): Ep. 308 – “Every Day Is A New Day” with Kim O'Neill (@KimsONaMission): Ep. 733 – “Unveiling the Secrets of Bestselling Authorship” with Andrew Kap (@AndrewKapDotCom): 261 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Douglas Vermeeren (@DougVermeeren): Ep. 520 – “A Powerful Tool for Massive Abundance” with Melisa Caprio (@PCtotheUniverse): Ep. 383 – “Abundance On Demand” with Colette Streicher: 275 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Dr. Marina Bruni (@DrMarinaBruni): Ep. 309 – “Home Worthy” with Sandra Rinomato (@SandraRinomato): Ep. 341.5 – “Playful Cheeks” with Dr. Alison J. Kay (@ajkbliss): 280 – “Architect of BEing” with Dr. Travis Fox (@travisfox360): Ep. 690 – “Prosper mE” with Victoria Rader, Ph.D. (@VicaRader): #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Happy Money” with Ken Honda (@KenHondaHappy): Ep. 306 – “Be The SPARK” with Simon T. Bailey (@SimonTBailey): Ep. 691 – “How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life” with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare): Ep. 407 – “Financial Alchemy” with Morgana Rae (@morganarae): 285 – “Find Your Friggin’ Joy” with Belinda Farrell (@Hunababy): Ep. 695 – “Becoming Flawesome” with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani (@KristinaMandLak): Ep. 623 - "The Day One Executive" With April Armstrong (@ahaconsult): Ep. 521 – “Master Secrets To Business Success & Personal Fulfilment” with Barry Nicolaou (@BarryNicolaou): Ep. 379.5 – “Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness” with Melissa Oatman (@MelissaOatman): 260 – “Metamorphosis” with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): 109 - "30 Days to Me" with Lynn Reilly:
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Ep. 776 – I Decide with Erin Lopez & Lisa Cox
07/01/2025
Ep. 776 – I Decide with Erin Lopez & Lisa Cox
“We wanted to do something that created a personal impact for women and men, and that's where our book kind of bloomed out of.” – Lisa Cox Today’s featured bestselling bookcasting duo are both moms, wives, keynote speakers, coaches, direct sales experts, and entrepreneurs, Erin Lopez and Lisa Cox. Erin, Lisa, and I had a fun on a bun chat about their book, “I Decide: The Happy Little Guide To Living Your Best Life”, using setbacks as growth opportunities, the impact that faith plays in their lives, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The inspiration behind the "I Decide" Movement The process behind writing their book The impact of gratitude and setting intentions for the day What Erin and Lisa learned from their coaching clients that enhanced their abilities as coaches Erin & Lisa’s Site: The Book: Erin & Lisa’s Podcast, “The I DECIDE Darlings”: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 680 – “The Influence Lottery Ticket for Having High Impact” with Kelly Swanson (@motivationspkr): Ep. 510 - "Lights, Camera, Action" With Amy Scruggs (@amyscruggssd): Ep. 372 – “The Grit Factor” with Shannon Huffman Polson (@ABorderLife): #Bonus Ep. – “From Shy Girl to Award-Winning Model” with Lorna Greyling (@LornaGreyling): Ep. 735 – “Take Back Your Weekends” with Allison Graham (@AllisonDGraham): Ep. 477 – “P.S. You're a Genius” with Kelly Trach (@kellytrach): 151 - "The Superstar Paradox" with Keren Eldad (@CoachKeren): #InvisibleNoMore - Lynda Sunshine West, Delores Garcia, Pamela Gort & Mary Elizabeth Jackson: 285 – “Find Your Friggin’ Joy” with Belinda Farrell (@Hunababy): Ep. 461 – “Live for Joy” with Anne Scottlin (@AnneScottlin): Ep. 517 – “God's Not Done with You” with Mary Guirovich (@maryguirovich): Ep. 516 – “You Got This Girl” with Cari Higham (@CariHigham): Ep. 499 – “Take Center Stage” with Janelle Anderson: Ep. 460 – “Dangerous Hope” with Mandy Anderson (@mandybanderson): Ep. 424 – “Thoughtfully Fit” with Darcy Luoma (@DarcyLuoma): Ep. 725 – “Closing the Confidence Gap” with Kelli Rae Thompson (@_KelliRThompson): Ep. 397 – “Make Your Own Break” with Jennifer Lieberman (@iamjenlieberman): Ep. 382 – “Coming Out as Yourself” with Stephanie Lavigne (@stephlavigne): Ep. 650 – “How to Become #Unstoppable” with Victoria Pelletier (@PelletierV29): Ep. 564 – “Bigger Better Braver” with Nancy Pickard (@cnancyrun): Ep. 610 – “Are You Open To…” with Merit Kahn, CSP (@MeritKahn): Ep. 452 – “Writing a Penetrating Tell-All Memoir” with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): Ep. 479.5 – “How Entrepreneurs Can Be More Productive, Make Better Decisions, & Increase Their Bottom Lines” with Belinda Ellsworth (@stepintosuccess): Ep. 359 – “Think Yourself Confident & Successful” with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas (@thinkyourselfAc):
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Ep. 775 – From Blogging Mom to Award-Winning #KidLit Author with Caroline Fernandez (@ParentClub)
06/30/2025
Ep. 775 – From Blogging Mom to Award-Winning #KidLit Author with Caroline Fernandez (@ParentClub)
“As a writer, if you want to have a book published, you really need to decide and go with that choice of 'I'm going to make this happen.’” – Caroline Fernandez Today’s featured award-winning Canadian author is mom, blogger, content creator, and founder of The Parent Club, Caroline Fernandez. Caroline and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of author collaboration, balancing your social media presence when it comes to self-promotion, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Caroline managed to publish her books while being a stay-at-home mom Why Kid Lit books have a longer shelf life than most books Some success tips for new and emerging authors How collaboration benefits authors in the book publishing industry Caroline’s Site: Caroline’s Books: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 759 – From Law School to #KidLit Author with Steph Katzovi: 241.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – “Off She Goes to Mexico” with Laurel Conran: Ep. 758 – Inspiring Readers Through Representation and Relatable Stories with Tonya Ellis (@TonyaDEllis): Ep. 583 – “How to Be the Face of Your Business” with Tonya Eberhart (@brandfacestar): Ep. 746 – “How to Be a Goldfish” with Jane Baird Warren (@jbwarren2): Ep. 710 – “Trusting Your Mommy Instincts” with Colleen Faul: Ep. 582 – “Shaping the World Through Great Stories for All Ages” with Natasha Deen (@natasha_deen): Ep. 586 – “Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children’s Books” with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay): Ep. 522 – “Peanut the Penguin” with Aruna Lepore (@ArunaMLepore): Ep. 559 - "Picky Patrick" With Eleni Fuiaxis (@EleniFuiaxis): Ep. 757 – Fostering Cats Into an Award-Winning Children's Book Series with Christine Milkovic Krauss: 247 – “Cozy Mysteries & Inclusive Children’s Books” with Kelly Brakenhoff (@inBrakenVille): Ep. 335 – “Last of the Gifted” with Marie Powell (@mepowell): 263 – “The Power of a Peaceful Woman” with Jennifer Forster: Ep. 397 – “Make Your Own Break” with Jennifer Lieberman (@iamjenlieberman):
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Ep. 774 – Mom’s Resilience, A Daughter’s Tenacity, & One Written Destiny with Farah Flisher
06/27/2025
Ep. 774 – Mom’s Resilience, A Daughter’s Tenacity, & One Written Destiny with Farah Flisher
“There's never a defined time when you can start something new.” – Farah Flisher Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, world traveler, avid baker, and yogi, Farah Flisher. Farah and I had a chat about her book, “Meher & Me: A Mother-Daughter Relationship Memoir About The Life We Choose For The Lessons We Will Learn”, the power of personal storytelling, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Farah to become an author Farah’s 3 main lessons learned from traveling around the world Farah’s advice for aspiring memoirists Farah’s Site: Farah’s Book: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… 260 – “Metamorphosis” with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): Ep. 598 – “An Awakening” with Shiva Kumar (@shivaarc1242): #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Bird of Paradise” with Emily Johnson (@elhughes01): Ep. 578 – “From Great Resignation to Life Transformation” with Heather Markel (@expatconnector): Ep. 553 – “Passport Forward” with Lex Latkovski: Ep. 314.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “Turning Point” with Kristy Smith (@kristynotkirsty): Ep. 690 – “Prosper mE” with Victoria Rader, Ph.D. (@VicaRader): #GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 3 - "The Truth is Within" with Dee Delaney (@deedelaney01): Ep. 303 – “10,000 Miles with my Dead Father’s Ashes” with Devin Galaudet (@DevinGalaudet): Ep. 442 – “Jungle Jean” with Geralyn Gendreau (@geralyngendreau): Ep. 452 – “Writing a Penetrating Tell-All Memoir” with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): Ep. 454 – “Twenty-One Olive Trees” with Laura Formentini (@FormentiniLove):
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Ep. 773 – Serve Your Bigger Why Through Single Seat Wisdom with Dominic "Slice" Teich (@DomTeich)
06/26/2025
Ep. 773 – Serve Your Bigger Why Through Single Seat Wisdom with Dominic "Slice" Teich (@DomTeich)
“The things you need to stop doing are more impactful in your life than the things that you need to start doing.” – Dominic "Slice" Teich Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, entrepreneur, Fighter Pilot, US Air Force veteran, and Civilian & Military Instructor Pilot, Dominic "Slice" Teich. Dom and I had a chat about his books, how faith plays a major role in his life, his journey from the military to entrepreneurship, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The inspiration behind the single seat wisdom book series The importance of starting the day with intention using the PED method Why it pays to align your business decisions with a bigger purpose Why would someone use fighter pilot knowledge to help them in other walks of life Dom’s advice for fellow Christian business owners Dom’s Site: Dom’s Books: Dom’s FREE Gift: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 373.5 – “Business Secrets for Walking on Water” with Frank Zaccari (@FZaccari): Ep. 372 – “The Grit Factor” with Shannon Huffman Polson (@ABorderLife): Ep. 707 – “Leadership Insights From a Former FBI Master Spy Recruiter” with Robin Dreeke (@rdreeke): #Bonus Ep. – “Structure Creates Freedom” with Brad A. Milford (@BAMilford): Ep. 327 – “The Go-Giver Way of Elite Performance” with Bob Burg (@BobBurg): #Bonus Ep. – “Becoming FlyWithKay” with Kay Hall (@flywithkay): Ep. 528 – “From the Water's Edge” with Shundrey Patterson (@ShunPwrites): #HolidayBonus Ep. – “Fireproof” with David Hollenbach III (@HollenbachLEAD): 106 - "You Were Born to Fly" with Daniel Gomez (@DanielInspires): Ep. 375.5 – “The Art of Human Care for COVID-19” with Dr. Hassan Tetteh (@doctortetteh): 274 – “Honest to Greatness” with Peter Kozodoy (@PeterKozodoy): Ep. 327.5 (Charm City Bonus) – “5 Wisdom Nuggets from Facing Adversity” with Ken Rupert: Super Special Awesome Leadership Episode with Chris Jordan (@cjjordan76): Ep. 734 – “From Military Veteran to Hope Dealer” with Kim Lengling (@KimLengling): Ep. 529 – “Don’t Gamble on Life Improvement…Until You Shift the Odds!” with Kevin E. Eastman (@eastke1): Ep. 389 – “Unshakable, Undaunted, & Undefeated” with Elizabeth Meyers (@thelizmeyers): 223 – “100 Mile Mindset” with Nate Bailey (@baileynj84): Ep. 447 – “Crucible Leadership” with Warwick Fairfax (@CrucibleLeaders): Ep. 573 – “From US Veteran to Sci-Fi Novelist” with Pat Daily (@patdailyauthor):
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Ep. 772 – Blame This Podcast Episode with Dustin Staiger (@DustinStaiger)
06/25/2025
Ep. 772 – Blame This Podcast Episode with Dustin Staiger (@DustinStaiger)
"It's not just fear of failure that's holding people back, it's the blame that happens afterwards." – Dustin Staiger Today’s featured author is father, husband, business growth strategist, workplace culture advocate, award-winning marketer, and the principal partner at The People Brand, Dustin Staiger. Dustin and I had a chat about his book, “Blame This Book: Rescue Your Workplace Culture from Toxicity & Scapegoating”, the pervasive issue of blame in the workplace, its impact on employee engagement, and the importance of fostering a culture of responsibility and accountability. Key Things You’ll Learn: How blame can lead to disengagement and toxicity in the workplace Some strategies on how to address blame constructively Why blame is a universal issue How to overcome the fear of failure The three P's that create a blame death spiral and how to avoid them Dustin’s Site: Dustin’s Book: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 764 – The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White (@drpaulwhite): Ep. 571 – “A Powerful Culture Starts with You” with Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi (@shahrzadnooravi): Ep. 470.5 – “Business and Personal Secrets for Avoiding Relationship Landmines” with Frank Zaccari (@FZaccari): Ep. 412 – “Why Boomer, Xer, Millennial and Gen Z Labels Need Reimagined” with Dr. Rick Chromey (@MyGenTech2020): Ep. 438 – “Acoustic Leadership” with Rick Lozano, CSP (@rick_lozano): Ep. 768 – How You Can Become a Valuable Leader with Velma Knowles: 286 – “Leading Beyond A Crisis” with Ben Baker & Claire Chandler (@YourBrandMrktng): 136 - "Leadership Development" with Kevin Wayne Johnson (@Writing4theLord): Ep. 685 – “How Inclusive Leaders Keep Their Employees Engaged & Productive” with Dea Irby (@deairby):
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Ep. 771 – How To Go From Worrier To Warrior with Martin Salama (@Martin_Salama)
06/24/2025
Ep. 771 – How To Go From Worrier To Warrior with Martin Salama (@Martin_Salama)
"Once I changed my relationship with myself, from not liking who I was to accepting and changing what didn't work for me, it changed my relationships with everyone else." – Martin Salama Today’s featured author is a father, entrepreneur, speaker, certified professional coach, and Architect of The Warriors L.I.F.E. Code, Martin Salama. Martin and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Worrier To Warrior: 7 Steps to UNCOVER The Warrior Within and Live Incredibly Full Everyday”, the meaning of "L.I.F.E.", and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What led Martin to become a life coach What is the Warriors Life Code and how it can transform your mindset The difference between self-consciousness and self-awareness Martin’s Site: Martin’s Book: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 435 – “Breaking the Code” with Rusty Gailliard (@RustyGaillard): #Bonus Ep. – “Cracking the Life Code” with Babs Faseesin (@babsfaseesin): Ep. 491 – “Intentionally Fabulous” with Kelli Calabrese: 277 – “Entrepreneurs Rocket Fuel” with Kimberly Hobscheid (@EntrepreneursR4): Ep. 479.5 – “How Entrepreneurs Can Be More Productive, Make Better Decisions, & Increase Their Bottom Lines” with Belinda Ellsworth (@stepintosuccess): Ep. 359 – “Think Yourself Confident & Successful” with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas (@thinkyourselfAc): 72 - "A Sprint to the Top" with Daniel Blanchard (@dan007blanchard): #HolidayBonus Ep. – “Wisdom Of The Men” with Clint Arthur (@clintarthur): 111 - "Full Throttle" with Paul Comfort @comfortpaul): Ep. 420 – “The UPside of Failure” with Tiana Sanchez (@likearealboss): 74 - "Deciding to Soar" with SharRon Jamison (@SharRonJamison): Ep. 336.5 (H2H Special) – “Own Your Career Own Your Life” with Andy Storch (@AndyStorch):
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Ep. 770 – The Olympus Project with Zoë Routh (@zoerouth)
06/23/2025
Ep. 770 – The Olympus Project with Zoë Routh (@zoerouth)
“Books are such a powerful thing. Whether it's nonfiction or fiction, it's a way of seeing into the universe that you wouldn't have seen before.” – Zoë Routh Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a wife, leadership futurist, speaker, trainer, and facilitator, Zoë Routh. Zoë and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of maintaining a positive and joyful outlook on life, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why your belief system around money and business may need to change if you want success as an entrepreneur Why curiosity and playfulness are important The challenges and learning process involved in transitioning from non-fiction to fiction writing 3 major lessons Zoë learned from starting, running, and growing her podcast Zoë’s biggest setback that set her up for success Zoe’s Site: Zoe’s Books: Zoe’s Podcast, “The Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast”: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 691 – “How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life” with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare): Ep. 637 – “The Rough Guide to Awesome Leadership” with Elena Agaragimova (@elenaagaragi): Ep. 537 – “If Trees Could Talk” with Holly Worton (@hollyworton): 263 – “The Power of a Peaceful Woman” with Jennifer Forster: Ep. 453 – “The Psychic Yellow Brick Road” with Corbie Mitleid (@CorbieMitleid): 285 – “Find Your Friggin’ Joy” with Belinda Farrell (@Hunababy): 248.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “A Self-Kick of Positivity” with Shelley Knight (@ShelleyFKnight): Ep. 669 – “Save Your Asks” with Chris Tuff (@christuff): Ep. 424 – “Thoughtfully Fit” with Darcy Luoma (@DarcyLuoma): Ep. 372 – “The Grit Factor” with Shannon Huffman Polson (@ABorderLife): 168 - "Spiral" with Amy Simpkins (@amylsimpkins): Ep. 712 – “When Your Heart Says to Leave a Legacy” with Bridget Cook-Burch (@inspiritwriter): Ep. 690 – “Prosper mE” with Victoria Rader, Ph.D. (@VicaRader): Ep. 477 – “P.S. You're a Genius” with Kelly Trach (@kellytrach): #Bonus Ep. – “Finding Eden” with Brad Dude (@bdude1): Ep. 396 – “First Lead Yourself” with Stacey Ashley (@AshleyCoaching): Ep. 525 – “Words of Bek” with Becky Paroz: Ep. 405 – “Leadership Lessons From The Pub” with Dr. Irvine Nugent (@irvinenugent): Ep. 346 – “Choosing Unity” with Jenny Landgren: Ep. 744 – “How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies” with Amy Wallen (@amylizwrites): Ep. 698 – “From Scrubs to Award-Winning Stories” with Debra Blaine (@debrablainemd):
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Ep. 769 – No More Faking It with Magda Kay
06/18/2025
Ep. 769 – No More Faking It with Magda Kay
"You don't regret the things that you did; you regret the things you never did.” – Magda Kay Today’s featured author is speaker, certified Theta Healer, Tantra yoga teacher, intimacy expert and the Founder and Dean of The School of Intimacy, Magda Kay. Magda and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “No More Faking It: A woman’s guide to getting the love, pleasure and fulfillment she deeply desires”, why authenticity is crucial for personal growth, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What influenced Magda to start her healing and personal development journey Lessons learned from the process of writing and publishing her 1st book How to embrace your originality more often Why your time is valuable and it’s okay to go through some pain to embrace your dreams Magda’s Site: Magda’s Book: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 695 – “Becoming Flawesome” with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani (@KristinaMandLak): Ep. 452 – “Writing a Penetrating Tell-All Memoir” with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): Ep. 569 - "The Other Goddess" With Dr. Joanna Kujawa (@JoannaKAuthor): #Host2Host Bonus Ep. - “Innuendo City” with Michelle Nedelec (@michellenedelec): Ep. 551 – “Rewilding” with Dr. Kristy Vanacore: Ep. 640 – “The Way of Inanna” with Seana Zelazo: Ep. 526 – “The Subtle Art of Making Stuff Happen” with Griselda Beck, MBA: 260 – “Metamorphosis” with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): 275 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Dr. Marina Bruni (@DrMarinaBruni): Ep. 341.5 – “Playful Cheeks” with Dr. Alison J. Kay (@ajkbliss): #GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 3 - "The Truth is Within" with Dee Delaney (@deedelaney01): 291 – “Unleash the Goddess Within” with Diane Vich (@dianevich) #C2H: Ep. 459 – “Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict” with Brianne Davis (@TheBrianneDavis): Ep. 705 – “Love is Not Pie” with Katherine Lazaruk (@katherinelzrk): 248.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “A Self-Kick of Positivity” with Shelley Knight (@ShelleyFKnight): Ep. 439 – “The Magic of Pleasure Seeking” with Claudia Monacelli (@MagicOfPleasure): Ep. 721 – “Rediscovering Permission to Play as an Adult” with Mike Montague (@PlayfulHumans): 70 - "From Grief to Grind" with Phoenix J Ma'ri: Ep. 359 – “Think Yourself Confident & Successful” with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas (@thinkyourselfAc): Ep. 397 – “Make Your Own Break” with Jennifer Lieberman (@iamjenlieberman): 269 – “Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free” with Nancy Levin (@nancylevin): Ep. 727 – “Personal Growth Through Intentional Living & Interior Design” with Shana Francesca:
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Ep. 768 – How You Can Become a Valuable Leader with Velma Knowles
05/26/2025
Ep. 768 – How You Can Become a Valuable Leader with Velma Knowles
“If you want to go further, you go together. And that's around giving people the opportunity to not just have a seat at the table, but a voice in the room.” - Velma Knowles Today’s featured best-selling author is a Human Behavioral Expert, and multi-certified executive coach, Velma Knowles. Velma and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Valuable Leader: Seven Steps to Greater Growth, Value, and Influence”, the role of faith in leadership, the three phases of life, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Velma to become an author The seven foundational traits and principles of becoming a valuable leader Why listening and communication are important for successful leadership The value of having a coach or mentor What lesson learned from one of Velma’s clients that has enhanced her coaching abilities Velma’s Site: Velma’s Books: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 580 – “How To Get Unstuck and Find Your Purpose” with Dana Williams (@danawilliamsco): Ep. 597 – “Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will” with Sarah Elkins (@sarahelkins): Ep. 502 – “A Leadership Development Strategy To Bond And Unite” With Amy P. Kelly (@AmyPKelly): Ep. 517 – “God's Not Done with You” with Mary Guirovich (@maryguirovich): Ep. 764 – The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White (@drpaulwhite): 136 - "Leadership Development" with Kevin Wayne Johnson (@Writing4theLord): 193 – “The Quest For Purpose” with Dr. Ken Keis (@crgleader): #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Emerge Triumphant” with Eliana Gilad (@VoicesofEden): #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Be Excellent Now” with Ben Scott, Jr. (@benscottllc): #Bonus Ep. – “Structure Creates Freedom” with Brad A. Milford (@BAMilford): Ep. 466 – “Sabotage” with Brandon Wilson (@WilbronInc): Ep. 691 – “How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life” with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare): Ep. 680 – “The Influence Lottery Ticket for Having High Impact” with Kelly Swanson (@motivationspkr): Ep. 667 – “Pursuing Success God's Way” with Erin Harrigan (@ErinHCoach): Ep. 709 – “The Power of Identity, Faith, and Leadership in Business” with Tom Kereszti (@Tom_Kereszti): Ep. 753 – Becoming a Woman of Principle with Mary Katherine Morales (@MaryKatMorales): Ep. 713 – “Down Set Lead!” with Rod Bourn:
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Ep. 767 – A Sky of Infinite Blue with Dr. Kyomi O’Connor (@KyomiOconnor)
05/22/2025
Ep. 767 – A Sky of Infinite Blue with Dr. Kyomi O’Connor (@KyomiOconnor)
“When you can love yourself, that love is the gift and the treasure you never ever let go.” - Dr. Kyomi O’Connor Today’s featured award-winning author is a former pediatric dentist, Universalist, lifetime Student, and Practicing Buddhist, Dr. Kyomi O'Connor. Kyomi and I had a chat about her book, “A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant's Search for Home and Self”, how writing helped her process her grief, the negative effects of self-inflicted criticism, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How to write a focused and authentic memoir How Buddhism plays an important role in her life The importance of forgiveness and resilience in the face of trauma What to expect from Dr. Kyomi’s next book Kyomi’s Site: Kyomi’s Book: Kyomi’s SubStack: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Happy Money” with Ken Honda (@KenHondaHappy): 279.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “The Game Of Self Domination” with Natsune Oki (@lifeupeducation): Ep. 507 – “From Hardened to Healed” with Dr. Debi Silber (@DebiSilber): Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): Ep. 622 – “Under The Orange Blossoms” with Cindy Benezra (@CindyBenezra111): Ep. 329 – “You Were Not Born to Suffer” with Blake Bauer (@BlakeBauer): Ep. 655 – “Restorative Grief” with Mandy Capehart (@MandyCapehart): Ep. 617 – “100 Acts of Love” with Kim Hamer (@100ActsofLove): Ep. 626 – “Finding Grace within Grief” with Portia Booker: Ep. 388 – “Types of Grief” with Tiffani Dilworth, MA, LCPC (@TiffaniDilworth): 182 - "The Power of Vital Force" with Rajshree Patel (@ByRajshree): Ep. 394 – “The Standing Meditation” with Nate Rifkin:
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Ep. 766 – Pawsitively Organic Creativity with Liz Mugavero (@Lizmugavero)
05/21/2025
Ep. 766 – Pawsitively Organic Creativity with Liz Mugavero (@Lizmugavero)
“Morning pages saved my writing life.” - Liz Mugavero Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is creativity coach, animal lover, corporate communications consultant, and the founder, the founder of the Creativity Lab, Liz Mugavero AKA Cate Conte. Liz and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of having fun instead of striving for perfection as a writer, embracing your creative powers as a writer, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Liz’s love for writing Why it’s valuable to have a supportive community of like-minded writers Liz’s biggest setback that actually sets her up for success Her top three lessons learned from starting and running her podcast Liz’s Site: Liz’s Books: Liz’s Podcast, “Get Writing Podcast”: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… 247 – “Cozy Mysteries & Inclusive Children’s Books” with Kelly Brakenhoff (@inBrakenVille): Ep. 537 – “If Trees Could Talk” with Holly Worton (@hollyworton): Ep. 294 – “Horse Wisdom” with Jess Campmans (@jesscampmans): Ep. 598 – “An Awakening” with Shiva Kumar (@shivaarc1242): Ep. 744 – “How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies” with Amy Wallen (@amylizwrites): Ep. 314.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “Turning Point” with Kristy Smith (@kristynotkirsty): Ep. 300 - “God Is In The Little Things” with Rev. Ariel Patricia (@RevPatriciaSSM) #C2H: Ep. 721 – “Rediscovering Permission to Play as an Adult” with Mike Montague (@PlayfulHumans): Ep. 641 – “Reintroduce Yourself to Your Dreams” with Romana Hasenöhrl: Ep. 461 – “Live for Joy” with Anne Scottlin (@AnneScottlin): #Bonus Ep. – “Random Acts of Awesome Historical Fiction” with J. Lynn Else (@JLynnElseAuthor): Ep. 568 – “The Multi-Hyphen Mystery Author Life” with Diane Bator (@bator_l): Ep. 586 – “Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children’s Books” with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay): Ep. 582 – “Shaping the World Through Great Stories for All Ages” with Natasha Deen (@natasha_deen): Ep. 330 – “A Long Way from Ordinary” with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles): Ep. 318 – “Beautiful, Frightening and Silent” with Jennifer Anne Gordon (@JenniferAnneGo5): Ep. 335 – “Last of the Gifted” with Marie Powell (@mepowell): Ep. 651 – “Called to Be Creative” with Mary Potter Kenyon (@mpotterkenyon): Ep. 654 – “Inside the Mind of a Horror Western Writer” with KC Grifant (@KCGrifant): 92 - "Roya Sands and the Bridge Between Worlds" with Saryon Michael White: #Bonus Ep. – “Whiskers Abroad” with Carrie Carter:
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Ep. 765 – Love Yourself to Health with Pam Sherman
05/20/2025
Ep. 765 – Love Yourself to Health with Pam Sherman
“You are worth every single minute you put into yourself and your health” – Pam Sherman Today’s featured international bestselling author is a mom, wife, Certified Personal Trainer, fitness instructor, nutrition guru, and motivational speaker, Pam Sherman. Pam and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the importance of listening to your body, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What led Pam to write seven books within a year Why long-term health and wellness needs to be the goal instead of short-term weight loss Three tips for folks who want to get back into BC (before covid) shape Why strength training and meditation should be a part of your wellness habits Pam’s Site: | Use the Code, “LOVE100” in all caps to receive a discount on Pam’s short 6-lesson audio course. Pam’s Books: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 350 – “Stay on Track Tips” with Dr. Ro (@everythingro): Ep. 329 – “You Were Not Born to Suffer” with Blake Bauer (@BlakeBauer): #Bonus Host2Host Ep.– “Unleashing the Power of Respect” with Dr. Joseph Shrand (@Drjoeshrand): #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – “Mind and Body Connection” with Carolyn Lebanowski: 259 – “Positive Aging” with Stephanie Raffelock (@SRaffelock): Ep. 737 – “The Art of Badassery” with Jennifer Cassetta (@JennCassetta): Ep. 380 – “The Simplicity of Self-Healing” with Lisa Warner: Ep. 575 – “Brownies for Breakfast” with Lynne Bowman (@LynnePBowman): Ep. 532 – “What’s Really Eating You” with Renée Jones: 249 – “Never Binge Again” with Dr. Glenn Livingston (@NeverBingeAgain): 156 - "Tired & Hungry No More" with Phyllis Ginsberg (@GinsbergPhyllis): 271 – “Thirst of the Heart” with Udo Erasmus (@UdosOfficial): 266 – “Holistic Health and Healing” with Brigitte Mars (@brigittemars): 284 – “Choose You” with Meagan Fettes (@MeaganFettes): Ep. 496 – “So Empowered” with Lillian So (@SOfitSF): 178 - "Mindful Meals" with Kimberly Spencer (@RealKimSpencer): Ep. 423 – “Hacking Chemo” with Martha Tettenborn: Ep. 498 – “The Immunotype Breakthrough” with Dr. Heather Moday: Ep. 436 – “Get to the Root Cause of Your Health Issues” with Risa Groux (@RisaGroux): Ep. 702 – “You Can’t Eat Love” with Leslie Davis: Ep. 611 – “Optimizing Your Health” with Emily Gold Mears, JD: 188 – “Change Your Life, Lose Weight” with Rachel Lajoie: Ep. 725 – “Closing the Confidence Gap” with Kelli Rae Thompson (@_KelliRThompson): Ep. 753 – Becoming a Woman of Principle with Mary Katherine Morales (@MaryKatMorales): Disclaimer: This podcast contains the views and opinions of the Going North Podcast host and his guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is sharing their unique perspective, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work.
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Ep. 764 – The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White (@drpaulwhite)
05/19/2025
Ep. 764 – The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White (@drpaulwhite)
“Business leaders or organizational leaders tend to think that the goal of appreciation is just to make people feel good…and that's good. We want that to happen. But really, the main goal is to create a functional, effective organization.” – Dr. Paul White Today’s featured international bestselling author is an experienced psychologist, business consultant, leadership trainer, thought leader, and a highly sought after keynote speaker, Dr. Paul White. Dr. Paul and I had a chat about his book, “The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People”, the impact of authentic appreciation on employee retention, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Dr. Paul applied the concept of love languages to workplace relationships The language of quality time and its differences across generations Why it pays to balance both focusing on tasks and people in a business setting The consequences of not showing appreciation and how it can impact the overall work environment How faith plays a major role in the success of Dr. Paul’s business Dr. Paul’s Site: Dr. Paul’s Books: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 502 – “A Leadership Development Strategy To Bond And Unite” With Amy P. Kelly (@AmyPKelly): Ep. 571 – “A Powerful Culture Starts with You” with Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi (@shahrzadnooravi): Ep. 470.5 – “Business and Personal Secrets for Avoiding Relationship Landmines” with Frank Zaccari (@FZaccari): Ep. 412 – “Why Boomer, Xer, Millennial and Gen Z Labels Need Reimagined” with Dr. Rick Chromey (@MyGenTech2020): 193 – “The Quest For Purpose” with Dr. Ken Keis (@crgleader): Ep. 438 – “Acoustic Leadership” with Rick Lozano, CSP (@rick_lozano): Ep. 370 – “Leadership That Rocks” with Jim Knight (@KnightSpeaker): Ep. 481 – “Breakthrough” with Thomas Gelmi: Ep. 372 – “The Grit Factor” with Shannon Huffman Polson (@ABorderLife): 136 - "Leadership Development" with Kevin Wayne Johnson (@Writing4theLord): Ep. 685 – “How Inclusive Leaders Keep Their Employees Engaged & Productive” with Dea Irby (@deairby): Ep. 405 – “Leadership Lessons From The Pub” with Dr. Irvine Nugent (@irvinenugent): Ep. 713 – “Down Set Lead!” with Rod Bourn: Ep. 562 – “You, Me, We” with Morag Barrett (@SkyeMorag): Ep. 428 – “Hard Conversations” with Dr. Brad Johnson (@bjcommunicates): 226 – “A Company Culture that Transforms” with Diana George (@ByGeorgeHR): Ep. 355.5 – “One Relationship Away” with Alexei Musienko (@AlexeiMusienko): Ep. 411 – “Name That Mouse” with David Wood (@_focusceo): Ep. 402 – “The ASK Framework” with Carole Stizza (@relevant4you): Ep. 343 – “Thrive” with Andrew Freedman (@afreedmanthrive): Ep. 420 – “The UPside of Failure” with Tiana Sanchez (@likearealboss):
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Ep. 763 – The Improv Mindset with Keith Saltojanes (@keithsaltojanes)
05/15/2025
Ep. 763 – The Improv Mindset with Keith Saltojanes (@keithsaltojanes)
"Improv is play, it's playing as an adult with everything … it's in a supportive place and there's not really many places where you can just go hey, how's it going? I'm a robot and I got sausages for hands and everyone's going to agree with you." – Keith Saltojanes Today’s featured bestselling author is a Guinness World Record Holder for 150 hours of improv, comedian, teacher, and the visionary force behind Improv-LA, Keith Saltojanes. Keith and I had an uber fun on a bun chat about his book, “The Improv Mindset: How to Make Improvisation Your Superpower for Success”, how improv skills can help you navigate difficult situations, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What is the improv mindset, and what makes it magical How Keith became the Guinness World Record Holder for 150 hours of Improv What helped Keith to finally publish his book after ten years Keith’s Site: Keith’s Book: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 721 – “Rediscovering Permission to Play as an Adult” with Mike Montague (@PlayfulHumans): 273 – “Rewiring Your Brain For Manifestation Success” with Bob Doyle (@bobdoyle): Ep. 397 – “Make Your Own Break” with Jennifer Lieberman (@iamjenlieberman): Ep. 382 – “Coming Out as Yourself” with Stephanie Lavigne (@stephlavigne): Ep. 762 – The Internal Transformation Plan for External Abundance with Kevin Dupree: Ep. 378 – “Writing Adventures with The Dialogue Doctor” with Jeff Elkins (@Jffelkins): Ep. 462.5 – “Beacons of Leadership” with Chris Voss of The Chris Voss Show (@ChrisVossShow1): Ep. 341.5 – “Playful Cheeks” with Dr. Alison J. Kay (@ajkbliss): Ep. 641 – “Reintroduce Yourself to Your Dreams” with Romana Hasenöhrl: #Host2Host Bonus Ep. - “Innuendo City” with Michelle Nedelec (@michellenedelec): Ep. 400 – “How to Become a Multimillionaire, but Not Act Like It” with Tom Antion (@TomAntion): Ep. 462.5 – “Beacons of Leadership” with Chris Voss of The Chris Voss Show (@ChrisVossShow1): Ep. 330 – “A Long Way from Ordinary” with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles): Ep. 528 – “From the Water's Edge” with Shundrey Patterson (@ShunPwrites): Ep. 713 – “Down Set Lead!” with Rod Bourn: Ep. 722 – “Meth Murder & Amazon” with G.S. Gerry: Ep. 579 – “The Power to Speak Naked” with Tyler Foley (@DropTheMicSTF): 279 – “Peak Performance Ghostwriting” with Kathrin Hutson (@ExquisitelyDark): 176 - "Life Has a Way" with Dwayne Jenkins (@LeDwayneJenkins): Ep. 705 – “Love is Not Pie” with Katherine Lazaruk (@katherinelzrk): #Bonus Ep. – “Superbold” with Fred Joyal (@fredjoyal):
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Ep. 762 – The Internal Transformation Plan for External Abundance with Kevin Dupree
05/14/2025
Ep. 762 – The Internal Transformation Plan for External Abundance with Kevin Dupree
“It's selfish if you don't become the best version of you for other people.” – Kevin Dupree Today’s featured author is a father, husband, mentor, youth pastor, and keynote speaker, Kevin Dupree. Kevin and I had a fun on a bun conversation about his first book, “It's Game Time: A Game Plan for Abundant Living”, the importance of understanding our intrinsic value, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired him to complete his first book What is "give and go" and the importance of internal transformation Three major lessons learned from being a youth pastor Why sweet potato pie is a transformational resource Kevin’s Site: Kevin’s Book: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… 141 - "Thou Shall Be Successful" with William Winfield (@Willisblessed38): 152 - "Chocolate Brothers for Christ" with Chaz Jackson: Ep. 307 – “Failure Is Not The Problem, It’s The Beginning Of Your Success” with Col. George Milton: Ep. 420 – “The UPside of Failure” with Tiana Sanchez (@likearealboss): Ep. 364 – “7 Deadly Thoughts” with Pastor Travis Hall (@PastorTHall): Ep. 360.5 – “My Next Season Is Due Season” with Dr. Eric Holmes (@DrEricholmes1): 166 - "Inmate 458627" with Rashad "Bowtie" Mills (@RashadMills629): Ep. 299 – “Bus Stop Wisdom” with Jerry Franklin Poe (@jerrypoe): Ep. 324 – “Get Off the Cycle” with Rodney Burris (@RodneyCBurris): Ep. 511 – “Slave No More” with Paul Henderson: Ep. 518 – “Launch With God” with Zach Windahl (@zachwindahl): Ep. 356 – “The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness” with Thomas R. Williams (@MrTRWilliams): Ep. 353 – “Free Agent” with Rennie Curran (@RennieCurran53): Ep. 528 – “From the Water's Edge” with Shundrey Patterson (@ShunPwrites): 165 - "What Is Enough" with Treveal Lynch (@trevealcwlynch): #InspirationNuke – “The Impact of Influence” with Chip Baker, Charles Woods, Chris Holmes, Darius Bradley Sr., & Jeermal Sylvester: Ep. 517 – “God's Not Done with You” with Mary Guirovich (@maryguirovich): 281 – “No More Average” with Andy Audate (@andyaudate): 67 - Live Determined with Reginald Foreman (@_Reggieforeman): 9 - "Life Liberation" with Dr. Sinclair Grey III (@DrSinclairGrey): #GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 3 – “Unlock Yourself” with Eddie Thomason (@eddiethomason_): Ep. 693 – “25 Days to Living Your Happiness” with Dr. Zayd Abdul-Karim: 290.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – “ICGODNU” with Myke Gregoree AKA MG The Poet (@MGthepoet):
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Ep. 761 – Be Your Own Cheerleader with Neelu Kaur (@NeeluKaur01)
05/13/2025
Ep. 761 – Be Your Own Cheerleader with Neelu Kaur (@NeeluKaur01)
“Sometimes when you are a high achiever, you wait for a big win, and we really need to celebrate these smaller wins that happen along the way.” – Neelu Kaur Today’s featured author is a corporate facilitator, wellness and leadership coach, NLP-certified executive coach, and burnout management specialist, Neelu Kaur. Neelu and I had a fun on-a-bun chat about her 1st book, “Be Your Own Cheerleader: An Asian and South Asian Woman's Cultural, Psychological, and Spiritual Guide to Self-Promote at Work”, the impact of Cultural Upbringing on Self-advocacy, overcoming burnout, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How to tap into your inner cheerleader How our cultural expectations can impact our ability to self-promote and advocate for ourselves How can self-advocacy lead to success in your career and personal life Some tips for avoiding burnout What setback led to Neelu’s greatest success Neelu’s Site: Neelu’s Book: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 725 – “Closing the Confidence Gap” with Kelli Rae Thompson (@_KelliRThompson): Ep. 496 – “So Empowered” with Lillian So (@SOfitSF): 279.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “The Game Of Self Domination” with Natsune Oki (@lifeupeducation): Ep. 350 – “Stay on Track Tips” with Dr. Ro (@everythingro): Ep. 735 – “Take Back Your Weekends” with Allison Graham (@AllisonDGraham): Ep. 638 – “From People Pleaser to Soul Pleaser” with Tracy Secombe (@TracySecombe): Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): 245 – “Your Epic Life Blueprint” with Rock Thomas (@rockthomas): Ep. 500 – “Life Reset” With Dr. Foojan Zeine, Psy.D., MFT (@DrZeine): Ep. 737 – “The Art of Badassery” with Jennifer Cassetta (@JennCassetta): Ep. 623 - "The Day One Executive" With April Armstrong (@ahaconsult): Ep. 685 – “How Inclusive Leaders Keep Their Employees Engaged & Productive” with Dea Irby (@deairby): Ep. 571 – “A Powerful Culture Starts with You” with Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi (@shahrzadnooravi): Ep. 517 – “God's Not Done with You” with Mary Guirovich (@maryguirovich): Ep. 322.5 (H2H Special) – “Burnout Proof” with Michael Levitt (@bfastleadership): Ep. 650 – “How to Become #Unstoppable” with Victoria Pelletier (@PelletierV29): Ep. 691 – “How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life” with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare): 275 – “How Thoughts Become Things” with Dr. Marina Bruni (@DrMarinaBruni): #Bonus Ep. – “Superbold” with Fred Joyal (@fredjoyal): Ep. 477 – “P.S. You're a Genius” with Kelly Trach (@kellytrach): Ep. 637 – “The Rough Guide to Awesome Leadership” with Elena Agaragimova (@elenaagaragi): Ep. 583 – “How to Be the Face of Your Business” with Tonya Eberhart (@brandfacestar): Ep. 499 – “Take Center Stage” with Janelle Anderson: Ep. 359 – “Think Yourself Confident & Successful” with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas (@thinkyourselfAc): Ep. 610 – “Are You Open To…” with Merit Kahn, CSP (@MeritKahn): Ep. 452 – “Writing a Penetrating Tell-All Memoir” with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): Ep. 701 – “Mastering Self-Talk for Success and Happiness” with Robin Sacks (@robinsacks): #Bonus Ep. – “From Shy Girl to Award-Winning Model” with Lorna Greyling (@LornaGreyling): Ep. 705 – “Love is Not Pie” with Katherine Lazaruk (@katherinelzrk): Ep. 348 – “Bring Inner Greatness Out” with Dr. Mansur Hasib, CISSP, PMP, CPHIMS (@mhasib):
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Ep. 760 – From Bonham to Buddha and Back with Clementine Moss
05/12/2025
Ep. 760 – From Bonham to Buddha and Back with Clementine Moss
“Through drumming I found my voice in many different ways.” – Clementine Moss Today’s featured author is a wife, musician, spiritual counselor, nondenominational minister, Vipassana meditator, and the founder of Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella, Clementine Moss. Clementine and I talk about her book, “From Bonham to Buddha and Back: The Slow Enlightenment of the Hard Rock Drummer”, how music can play a big role in your personal transformation, and more from the Shaman of Citrus! Key Things You’ll Learn: How drumming and meditation are interconnected What led to Clem starting her Led Zeppelin tribute band, Zepparella The importance of setting boundaries and reclaiming personal power through spiritual counseling What was Clem’s biggest setback that set her up for success Why trust is integral to communicating with love Clem’s Site: Clem’s Book: Zepparella’s Site: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… 260 – “Metamorphosis” with L. Farrah Furtado (@LisaAnneFurtado): 229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): Ep. 679 – “Rock Gods & Messy Monsters” with Diane Hatz (@dianehatz): Ep. 551 – “Rewilding” with Dr. Kristy Vanacore: #FourFoldFormula Ep. – “Waiting for Half-and-Half” with Gina Lobito: Ep. 634 – “Divine Messy Human” with Amanda Kate: Ep. 557 – “A Pathway to Insight” with Ann Hince: Ep. 341.5 – “Playful Cheeks” with Dr. Alison J. Kay (@ajkbliss): Ep. 339.5 – “From Limited to Limitless” with Adri Kyser (@AdriKyserYoga): Ep. 686 – “Humanity's Cry for Change” with Kate Heartsong (@KateHeartsong): Ep. 627 – “From Reluctant Writer to Award-Winning Author” with Jennifer Elizabeth Moore: Ep. 613 – “Radical Intuition” with Kim Chestney (@KimChestney): Ep. 661 – “Inner Medicine” with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): #M2M Bonus – “From Disco Queen to Divine Angel” with Sister Dr. Jenna (@americameditate): Ep. 711 – “The Magi Within” with Tracey Whittet (@tracey_whittet): 233 – “Chakras & Your Third Eye” with Dr. Susan Shumsky (@AwakenToGod): Ep. 341.5 – “Playful Cheeks” with Dr. Alison J. Kay (@ajkbliss): Ep. 638 – “From People Pleaser to Soul Pleaser” with Tracy Secombe (@TracySecombe): 220 – “Medical Intuition” with Wendie Colter (@PracticalPathUS): 248 – “The Evolutionary Empath” with Rev Stephanie Red Feather, PhD: Ep. 548 – “Trusting the Currents” with Lynnda Pollio (@lynndapollio): 148 - "Everyday Magnificent" with Gabriela Masala (@onelovealliance): Ep. 537 – “If Trees Could Talk” with Holly Worton (@hollyworton): 285 – “Find Your Friggin’ Joy” with Belinda Farrell (@Hunababy): 169 - "The Second Wave" with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): #GNPYear2 Episode 2 - "Lead An Uncompromised Life" with Lori Spagna (@LoriSpagna): 266 – “Holistic Health and Healing” with Brigitte Mars (@brigittemars): 104 - "Heart Reconnection" with Lee McCormick (@spiritrecovery):
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Ep. 759 – From Law School to #KidLit Author with Steph Katzovi
05/08/2025
Ep. 759 – From Law School to #KidLit Author with Steph Katzovi
"Working hard and really putting in the effort and training yourself to be what you want to be can yield the results that you want." – Steph Katzovi Today’s featured author is mom, wife, exercise enthusiast, and former strategic communications consultant, Steph Katzovi. Steph and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Hurricamp!”, the importance of keeping an idea journal, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Steph’s affinity for children's literature and how she became a children’s book author Her experience as a speechwriter and how it helped her develop storytelling skills Steph’s writing process and how she avoids writer's block Steph’s Site: Steph’s Books: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 758 – Inspiring Readers Through Representation and Relatable Stories with Tonya Ellis (@TonyaDEllis): Ep. 746 – “How to Be a Goldfish” with Jane Baird Warren (@jbwarren2): Ep. 710 – “Trusting Your Mommy Instincts” with Colleen Faul: Ep. 582 – “Shaping the World Through Great Stories for All Ages” with Natasha Deen (@natasha_deen): Ep. 586 – “Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children’s Books” with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay): Ep. 559 - "Picky Patrick" With Eleni Fuiaxis (@EleniFuiaxis): Ep. 552 – “From Scribbles to Published Novels at 14 Years Old” with Shanti Hershenson (@ShantiHersh): Ep. 344.5 – “Poohlicious” with Mary Elizabeth Jackson (@Mary_E_Jackson): Ep. 353 – “Free Agent” with Rennie Curran (@RennieCurran53): Ep. 757 – Fostering Cats Into an Award-Winning Children's Book Series with Christine Milkovic Krauss: 247 – “Cozy Mysteries & Inclusive Children’s Books” with Kelly Brakenhoff (@inBrakenVille): Ep. 335 – “Last of the Gifted” with Marie Powell (@mepowell): Ep. 344 – “Jam Sessions” with Jerry Harwood (@jerryharwood13):
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Ep. 758 – Inspiring Readers Through Representation and Relatable Stories with Tonya Duncan Ellis (@TonyaDEllis)
05/07/2025
Ep. 758 – Inspiring Readers Through Representation and Relatable Stories with Tonya Duncan Ellis (@TonyaDEllis)
“It's important for kids to see themselves in books they read.” – Tonya Duncan Ellis Today’s featured award-winning bestselling author is mom, wife, freelance writer, speaker, and diversity advocate, Tonya Duncan Ellis. Tonya and I had a chat about her books, her commitment to children's literature, the importance of learning about history, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The major reason for Tonya selling over 150,000 books How she balances book writing and motherhood Three mistakes to avoid as an author when promoting your book(s) Tonya’s biggest setback that led her to more success Tonya’s Site: Tonya’s Books: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 582 – “Shaping the World Through Great Stories for All Ages” with Natasha Deen (@natasha_deen): Ep. 487 – “Black Indian” with Shonda Buchanan (@shondabuchanan): #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Read Until You Understand” with Dr. Farah Griffin (@FJasmineG): Ep. 313 – “Ask Uncle Neil” with Neil Thompson (@teachthegeek): Ep. 682 – “Leadership Begins with Motivation” with Dr. Danny Brassell (@DannyBrassell): Ep. 586 – “Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children’s Books” with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay): Ep. 559 - "Picky Patrick" With Eleni Fuiaxis (@EleniFuiaxis): Ep. 344.5 – “Poohlicious” with Mary Elizabeth Jackson (@Mary_E_Jackson): 224 – “A Ride to Remember” with Amy Nathan (@AmyNathanBooks): Ep. 342.5 – “The Little Bear in a Boat” with Takelia Hammett: 150 - "Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After" with Jody Vallee Smith: 11 - "VICTORIOUS!: Defeating Bullies and Giants God's Way" with Darnnell Reese (@Victorious_wGOD): Ep. 664 – “The Power of Thought” with Lynn McLaughlin, MEd, BEd, BA (@lynnmcla): Ep. 592 – “There Is A Rainbow In Everyone” with Zsata Williams-Spinks (@zsata): Ep. 648 – “How to Develop Your Child Into a Fearless Learner” with Kohila Sivas (@math_codes):
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Ep. 757 – Fostering Cats Into an Award-Winning Children's Book Series with Christine Milkovic Krauss
05/06/2025
Ep. 757 – Fostering Cats Into an Award-Winning Children's Book Series with Christine Milkovic Krauss
Trust yourself more. Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, and pet lover, Christine Milkovic Krauss. Christine and I had a fun on a furry-tastic bun chat about her meowgical books, fostering and adopting animals, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired her children’s book series Her creative process for writing her books The importance of good artwork as a children’s book author The process of finding permanent homes for animals Christine’s Site: Christine’s Books: Serenity Now Cabin: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 522 – “Peanut the Penguin” with Aruna Lepore (@ArunaMLepore): Ep. 586 – “Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children’s Books” with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay): Ep. 483 – “Baby Aviva Orangutan Diva” with Hans Kullberg (@AvivasDaddy) #BABYAVIVA: Ep. 559 - "Picky Patrick" With Eleni Fuiaxis (@EleniFuiaxis): Ep. 344.5 – “Poohlicious” with Mary Elizabeth Jackson (@Mary_E_Jackson): Ep. 414 – “The Growing Bed” with Rebecca Linney: 150 - "Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After" with Jody Vallee Smith: #M2M Bonus Ep. – “An Alcoholic’s Progress from Mayhem to Miracles” with Sharla Charpentier (@The_Llove_Llama): 241.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – “Off She Goes to Mexico” with Laurel Conran: Ep. 351.5 – “Carnal Knowledge” with Rachael Tamayo (@rtamayo2004): 201.5 (Thanksgiving Bonus Episode) - "Believe In Divine Intervention" with Ellie Pechet (@PhoenixRisingUS) #chaostoclarity: Ep. 582 – “Shaping the World Through Great Stories for All Ages” with Natasha Deen (@natasha_deen):
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Ep. 756 – Change the World in $10 or Less with Stephanie Cansian (@SLCansian)
05/05/2025
Ep. 756 – Change the World in $10 or Less with Stephanie Cansian (@SLCansian)
“Email is still king in terms of getting a hold of people. Second only to texting a person on their personal phone number…if you're giving somebody your email address, that means you're serious about what they've got, and that's a responsibility that people need to take very seriously.” - Stephanie Cansian Today’s featured author is wife, copywriter, email marketing coach, numismatist, and remote work enthusiast, Stephanie Cansian. Stephanie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “Change the World in $10 or Less”, her weight loss journey, writing better emails, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Her weight loss journey and what helped her to get away from the diet yo-yo for good The inspiration for her first book and what to expect from her next book Her top three tips for writing better emails Stephanie’s Site: Stephanie’s Book: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 691 – “How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life” with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare): Ep. 695 – “Becoming Flawesome” with Kristina Mand-Lakhiani (@KristinaMandLak): 273 – “Rewiring Your Brain For Manifestation Success” with Bob Doyle (@bobdoyle): Ep. 582 – “Shaping the World Through Great Stories for All Ages” with Natasha Deen (@natasha_deen): 160 - "Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice & Wisdom From the Warrior Princess" with Jenn Taylor (@MomOfEighteen): Ep. 681 – “Make Someone's Moment Through Podcasting” with Kelly Smith: Ep. 678 – “The Profit of Kindness” with Jill Lublin (@JillLublin): Ep. 642 – “#Financial Strategies for Service Industry Professionals” with Barbara Sloan (@tippedfinance): Ep. 407 – “Financial Alchemy” with Morgana Rae (@morganarae): #WintheWellnessWAR Ep. – “The Fruits of My Struggles” with JoAnna Baanana (@joannabaanana): Ep. 744 – “How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies” with Amy Wallen (@amylizwrites): Ep. 638 – “From People Pleaser to Soul Pleaser” with Tracy Secombe (@TracySecombe): Ep. 379.5 – “Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness” with Melissa Oatman (@MelissaOatman): Ep. 656 – “How a Red Couch Turned My Pain Into Purpose” with Tracey Escobar: #FourFoldFormula Ep. – “Waiting for Half-and-Half” with Gina Lobito: Ep. 688 – “Unleash Your Inner Chameleon: Embrace Change and Achieve Success” with Nikki Green (@_TheNikkiGreen):
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Ep. 755 – Words Whispered in Water with Sandy Rosenthal (@LeveesOrg)
05/02/2025
Ep. 755 – Words Whispered in Water with Sandy Rosenthal (@LeveesOrg)
Always beware when you hear mayhem and catastrophe being blamed on wind and water, because human beings are almost always hiding behind those words. Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a wife, grandmother, community organizer, disaster resilience leader, and founder of levees.org, Sandy Rosenthal. Sandy and I had a chat about her book, “Words Whispered in Water: Why the Levees Broke in Hurricane Katrina”, her campaign to change engineering education, lessons learned from starting a podcast, and more! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: What inspired Sandy’s book and the process of writing it How Sandy started her organization, Levees.org, with her son after Hurricane Katrina The importance of teaching engineering failures in schools Three major lessons learned from starting her podcast Sandy’s Site: Sandy’s Book: Sandy’s Podcast, “Beat the Big Guys”: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 628 – “Inside the Secret World of Corporate Spying” with Robert Kerbeck (@robertkerbeck): Ep. 689 – “There Are (No) Stupid Questions . . . in Science” with Leah Elson (@gnarlybygnature): Ep. 332 – “Her Perfect Life” with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan): Ep. 433 – “Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes” with Ira Rosen: Ep. 474 – “How Social Media Impacts The Way We Think, Feel and Behave” with Tyler Hendon (@tylerhendon7):
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Ep. 754 – Navigating Mental Health Through the Written Word with Tyler Wittkofsky (@TylerWittkofsky)
05/01/2025
Ep. 754 – Navigating Mental Health Through the Written Word with Tyler Wittkofsky (@TylerWittkofsky)
"Your story might be the lifeline someone out there needs." – Tyler Wittkofsky Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is an award-winning marketing and communications professional, publisher, and mental health and travel blogger, Tyler Wittkofsky. Tyler and I had a fun chat about his books, the importance of normalizing mental health, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Why it’s important to normalize mental health conversations and build supportive communities Why Tyler started a publishing company Advice for new writers and the importance of perseverance and self-belief How he overcame addiction to become a better person Tyler’s Site: Tyler’s Books: Tyler’s Podcast, “Cook The Books”: The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon You Might Also Like… #Host2Host Bonus Ep. – “Living A Fantastic Life Without Alcohol” with Dr. Stephan Neff: Ep. 459 – “Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict” with Brianne Davis (@TheBrianneDavis): 116 - "Escaping the Rabbit Hole" with Tracey Maxfield (@maxfield_tracey): Ep. 322.5 (H2H Special) – “Burnout Proof” with Michael Levitt (@bfastleadership): #M2M Bonus – “An Alcoholic’s Progress from Mayhem to Miracles” with Sharla Charpentier (@The_Llove_Llama) #M2M: Ep. 596 – “The Self-Healing Mind” with Dr. Gregory Scott Brown (@GregorySBrownMD): Ep. 294.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) – “The Addict in Aisle 7” with Alison Haase: 24 - "Happy Hour" with Rashad "Bowtie" Mills (@RashadMills629): #Bonus Ep. – “Pray. Trust. Ride.” with Lisa Boucher (@LBoucherAuthor): Ep. 358 – “Beyond the Bottle” with Clay Cutts (@claycutts): 101 - "Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud" with Scott Stevens (@AlcoholAuthor): Ep. 405 – “Leadership Lessons From The Pub” with Dr. Irvine Nugent (@irvinenugent): Ep. 704 – “Unleashing the Power of Authentic Stories” with Dr. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt (@jeckleberryhunt): 276 – “Over My Dead Body” with Jen Gaudet (@jen_coaching): Ep. 584 – “The Imposter Lies Within” with Sheryl Anjanette (@sherylanjanette): Ep. 387 – “How to Demolish Imposter Syndrome & Create an Online Course” with Mark Kumar (@mark2kumar): Ep. 590 – “You're Not Alone” with Zach Westerbeck (@Zachwesterbeck): Ep. 329 – “You Were Not Born to Suffer” with Blake Bauer (@BlakeBauer): Ep. 455.5 – “From Triggered to Tranquil” with Dr. Susan Campbell (@drsusan99): Ep. 638 – “From People Pleaser to Soul Pleaser” with Tracy Secombe (@TracySecombe): 244 – “Chick Lit Inspiration” with Miranda Oh (@ohmirandaoh): Ep. 367 – “What Happens in Tomorrow World?” with Jordan Gross: Ep. 431 – “The Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana” with Laura Stack (@JohnnyKStack):
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