Going North Podcast

“When you write something, when you compose something, when you paint something it’s such a deep inner process for the creator himself or herself that I think it's always a process of working with your own being and discovering things about your own being, and healing some issues in yourself.” – Chris Nielsen Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, trained past life regression practitioner, former classical ballet dancer, and cultural communications specialist, Chris Nielsen. Chris and I had a chat about her first book, “Being Pyotr Ilyich: Tchaikovsky’s Inner Life, Revealed by Himself 130 Years Later”, her transformative healing journey through past life regression therapy, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Chris to write her book, and the extensive process of getting it publishedHow she began studying past life regression therapy as a way to heal her own emotional blockagesHow we unconsciously adopt behaviors and beliefs from family and society without questioning if they are tr

“It's amazing how everything scaffolds on top, all the skills scaffold on top. You still have to stay current, but all of that has just been a wonderful foundation.” – Jean Burgess, PhD Today’s featured award-winning author is a playwright, editor, and workshop presenter, Jean Burgess, PhD. Jean and I had a fun on a bun chat about her latest book, “Navigating Her Next Chapter: A Retro Novel”, using your skill stack to your advantage as a writer, characters taking on a life of their own, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Jean to start the retro fiction genreJean’s own experiences living in New York in the 1980s and how they inspired her fictionHow Q&A sessions at author events can lead to improving your books as a writerWhat she hopes people will find if they look up her history 100 years from nowJean’s Site: https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/Jean’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BSVL65B4/allbooksThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Rem

“Everything we do is like leaving a ripple. So just be cautious of what you do and be mindful and thoughtful, because every action eventually will cause a ripple, and you want those to be good ripples going out into the world.” – Sabine Hutchison Today’s featured fellow bookcaster is a wife, scientist-turned-entrepreneur, and the CEO & Co-Founder of Seuss+, Sabine Hutchison. Sabine and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Beyond the Ladder: A Woman’s Career Guide to Clarity, Impact, And Legacy”, her journey from growing up in Virginia to working for David Copperfield, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Sabine to write her book and her process to getting it publishedHow she ended up working for David CopperfieldWhat setback Sabine had in business that ultimately set her up for successThree major lessons she learned from starting, running, and growing her podcastSabine’s Site: https://sabinehutchison.com/Sabine’s Book: https://sabinehutchison.com/product/beyond-the-ladder-bundle/Sabine’s P

"There's no expiration date on reinventing yourself." – Kirsten Telan Today’s featured author is a wife, mom, kindness advocate, and the creator of The Confetti Effect, Kirsten Telan. Kirsten and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “A Tale of Two Dogs”, how her husband's cancer diagnosis deepened her faith, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Kirsten to become a writer, and why you need the right people around you to get your book publishedWhat it was like growing up in the 80s, and how it built her resilienceHow a dare from her kids led to getting booked for multiple commercials and even modeling for the Home Shopping NetworkThe major role that faith plays in her life, and how she incorporated the fruits of the Spirit into her bookKirsten‘s Site: https://www.kirstennelsontelan.com/Kirsten’s Book: https://a.co/d/07z3rf2CThe 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. ht

“Language is powerful in terms of how we describe things, and if we don't have any positive words, it's really hard to talk about it in a positive way that can help reshape how people are thinking about it.” – Dr. Corinne Auman Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, renowned gerontologist, keynote speaker, aging journey expert, and the founder of Choice Care Navigators, Dr. Corinne Auman. Dr. Corinne and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging”, the challenges retirees face, why retirement isn’t the end of your story, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:The inspiration behind Dr. Corinne’s book and her writing process for getting it doneWhat it means to be a “Keenager”What led her to start a care management agency to help families navigate aging and caregivingWhat setback became a major setup for Dr. Corinne’s successDr. Corinne’s Site: https://corinneauman.com/Dr. Corinne’s Book: https://a.co/d/06VhGCsCThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Soni

“Whatever genre you want to write in, whatever you want to do. Your art is important, and it deserves to exist in the world.” – Amy Lou Jenkins Today’s featured award-winning, best-selling author is a mom, wife, speaker, educator, nurse, and nature lover, Amy Lou Jenkins. Amy Lou and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the power of apple pie, crystallized learning, and tons more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How time outdoors with her son inspired her first book and helped her reconnect with herself amid societal pressuresWhy everyone has a story worth tellingA reason for writing a book that most people don’t think aboutHow sensory details can transform your writingWhy you need to know how to be assertiveAmy Lou’s Site: https://amyloujenkins.com/Amy Lou’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002TC4BRA/allbooksWriter’s Clubhouse: https://writerclubhouse.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

“We just felt like, you know what? If we don't do it now, we're never going to do it because too many people wait until they get older and then they never end up leaving.” – Alison Gieschen Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, sailor, horsewoman, and former schoolteacher, Alison Gieschen. Alison and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the challenges of life at sea, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Alison to become an author, and her process for writing across genresWhat it was like running a horse farm and teaching kids to become the Nautical NovelistHow she generates her best workHow her past life as an educator plays a role in the books that she writes for kidsAlison’s Site: https://sailmates.org/Alison’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CLSBNJ27/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/soni

“Writing and publishing your book are two different shoes. Writing a book is really just 50%, and the foundation. Setting everything up to marketing to all the layout stuff is another 50%. So, write a good book. That's important. But also, take some time with publishing.” – Wiebke Tasch Today’s featured bestselling author is an editor, polyglot, publishing strategist, and the founder of Digital Authors LLC, Wiebke Tasch. Wiebke and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from Germany to Mexico, Amazon woes, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Wiebke started her writing and self-publishing careerThe biggest mistake new authors makeHow to avoid dry spells in book salesThe role that storytelling plays in nonfiction writingWhat major setback actually was a setup for Wiebke‘s successWiebke’s Site: https://digital-authors.com/Wiebke’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07T2V8K3B/allbooksWiebke’s Free Market Analysis: https://tidycal.com/digitalauthorsllc/free-market-analysisThe opening t

“Your thoughts create your life.” – Lisa B. SchermerhornToday’s featured #1 international bestselling author is a mom, transformational leader, award-winning keynote speaker, multi-certified coach, hypnotherapist, and Master NLP Practitioner, Lisa Schermerhorn. Lisa and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, ”In Every Belief Is a Lie”, starring in Dr. Joe Vitale’s movie, “Zero Limits”, her inspiring journey overcoming learning disabilities, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Lisa to become an author and have a unique array of healing modalities in her toolbeltHow Lisa ended up being featured in the Movie “Zero Limits”How the Hawaiian forgiveness prayer works, and its impact on the worldHow to discern the difference between perseverance and knowing when to move on from a goalWhat led her to join Toastmasters and strengthen her skills as a presenterLisa’s Site: https://lisaschermerhorncoaching.com/Lisa’s Book: https://a.co/d/0dYMvL2YThe Movie: https://zerolimitslive.com/home-650609-9935?am_id=l

“Imagine it's your last day on Earth. What song would you write?“ – Greig Watts Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, songwriter, publisher, and A & R, Greig Watts. Greig and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Keeping the Dream Alive: A Songwriter's Guide to Overcoming Rejection, Finding Success and Enjoying the Journey Along the Way”, what it’s like navigating business deals overseas, finding international success in unexpected places, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Greig to become an author, and his journey to getting his first book publishedWhy it’s important to say yes to opportunities and embrace new experiencesThe difference between negotiating deals in the East vs. the WestHow a setback led him to become a music consultant for the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)Greig’s Site: https://www.dwbmusicgroup.com/Greig’s Book: https://a.co/d/0blLglLWThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To l

“I had written before, and I would stop. Either life would get in the way or my own perfectionist tendencies. So, I just made the intention that I'm not going to stop. I'm going to finish this whether it gets published or not.” – Lori Zoss Today’s featured bestselling author is a passionate entrepreneur, speaker, sports fan, and the founder and chief principal of Growth Owl, LLC, Lori Zoss. Lori and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Under Caution”, the evolution of her writing career, the benefits of self-publishing, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Lori to become a multi-genre authorThe importance of making your own decisions in writing and not outsourcing your life choicesHow her career in broadcasting plays a role in her writing journey, and how she captures ideasThe pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishingLori’s Site: https://www.thegrowthowl.com/Lori’s Books: https://www.lorizossbooks.com/The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ C

“So many people live in the past as if there's going to be a do over, or as if they're like the phone we use where we watch a video, and it's got that little button that says you can go back 10 seconds. That's not how life is. And when we're hanging out in the past, we're missing what's happening in the present.” – Tom LeNoble Today’s featured bestselling, award-winning bookcaster is a Resilience Coach, inspirator, humanitarian, investor, executive leader, and CEO of The Academy for Coaching Excellence, Tom LeNoble. Tom and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels: In Control, Being Controlled, Out of Control!”, overcoming multiple life-threatening illnesses, what it was like being among Facebook’s first 75 employees, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Tom to write his first book and the process of getting it doneHow he recalled stories for his memoir and the importance of embracing all life experiencesHow he turned adversity into a powe

“One thing I try to do in all of my novels, no matter how serious they are, I like to have comic relief. I like to have the reader smile and go, ‘oh, that's funny’.” – Adele Royce Today’s featured bestselling author is a wife, cat mom, and an advertising and PR executive, Adele Royce. Adele and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, writing rituals for getting into peak writing state, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Adele to become a published authorHer process for inventing characters, writing their backstories, and ensuring authentic dialogueHow her advertising experience informs her novels’ settings and adds realismOne of her biggest setbacks that actually became a setup for her current successHow mentoring business students and giving back has been one of the most rewarding parts of her careerAdele’s Site: https://adeleroyce.com/Adele’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08GNGMTC5/allbooksThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by

“As I unpacked that with them in their interviews, some of them came to tears because something that is so personal and what some people discounted outside of the walls as something emotional, actually had value and meaning outside of the walls of that church and into very hard-hitting corporate America.” – L. Michelle Smith Today’s featured bestselling, award-winning bookcaster is a keynote speaker, Certified Personal & Executive Coach, Fortune 100 C-Suite advisor, and the founder of No Silos Communications LLC, L. Michelle Smith. Michelle and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Call and Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church”, how her upbringing in the Black church shaped her communication and leadership skills, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Michelle to write her latest bookHow a pack of chewing gum got her into TCUSome practical advice for writers seeking to make an impact and grow their audienceThree major lessons Michelle learned from starting, running, and

“I never forgot that. That was asked of me in July of 1971. I had just left medical school. I was in Ohio. I was one of 35 doctors, but I was the only black doctor, and I was asked that question. And so how do you how do you forget that?” – Dr. Otto E. Stallworth Jr. Today’s featured author is a retired medical doctor, grandfather, entrepreneur, and the founder of the Stallworth OhYes! Foundation, Dr. Otto E. Stallworth, Jr., MD. Dr. Otto and I had a chat about his books, what it was like growing up in segregated Birmingham, his journey from medicine to serial entrepreneurship, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What it was like for Dr. Otto growing up in Alabama during the 40s, 50s, and 60sHow he managed a Grammy award-winning music group in its first yearHow joining a writers’ group helped hone his writing skills and successfully publish his first memoirWhat lesson he learned from getting into the restaurant industryWhat big setback led Dr. Otto to create more successDr. Otto’s Site: https://www.ottoestallw

“Get comfortable being a little uncomfortable and raise your hand and say, yes, and you'll be amazed you do those two things of where life can take you.” – Alex Boylan Today’s featured bestselling author is an Emmy-nominated host, producer, speaker, traveler, the creator of The College Tour TV Show, and the winner of season 2’s Amazing Race, Alex Boylan. Alex and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “The Miles That Make You: How to Make Life an Epic Journey”, faith, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Alex to write his book and what he learned through the processWhen his faith became real to him and shaped his perspective on lifeWhat it was like to win The Amazing Race and transition to creating new showsHis advice for college students that most people don’t think aboutAlex’s Site: https://www.alexboylan.com/Alex’s Book: https://a.co/d/036mxBRNThe College Tour Show: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08QMDXR7Z/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic A

“Confidence is a skill, and you build it from the inside out.” – Simone Knego Today’s featured award-winning bestselling bookcaster is a wife, mom, two-time TEDx Speaker, and serial entrepreneur, Simone Knego. Simone and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable”, embracing versatility for personal growth, what led her to start a successful podcast with her daughter, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How speaking led Simone to write her first book, and the challenges of book marketingThe REAL method for building unshakeable confidenceThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastWhat setback helped Simone create more successHer secret to staying married for 32+ yearsSimone’s Site: https://simoneknego.com/Simone’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08HYHJTLK/allbooksSimone’s Podcast, ”Her Unshakeable Confidence”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-unshakeable-confidence-podcast/id1667058474Simone

“There is a reason why I'm writing her story. So, I gave myself permission to write her story to get all these feelings out of me. And once I gave myself permission to do that, I did not stop writing.” – Laura Frost Today’s featured award-winning author is a wife, mom, wildlife biologist, amateur baker, and adventure seeker, Laura Frost. Laura and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Seeking Sasha”, how personal experiences shaped her storytelling, baking metaphors, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Laura to write and publish her first novelWhy a strong support system is important for someone pursuing a challenging creative careerThe importance of being open to inspiration from anywhere as a writerHow she balances life and writing. As well as her rituals for getting into the zone for creativityLaura’s Site: https://laurafrostwrites.com/Laura’s Book: https://a.co/d/0emfoImVThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to a

“You deserve to be treated with kindness, and it starts by first being kind to yourself.” – Rosie AielloToday’s featured fellow bookcaster is relationship coach, speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and the founder of the Love is Kind Movement, Rosie Aiello. Rosie and I had a chat about her books, her journey from living in Saudi Arabia to escaping an abusive marriage and starting over in the U.S., and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What Rosie learned from her time living in the Middle EastHow Rosie’s entrepreneurial journey began in her mid-50sWhat inspired her to start the Love is Kind Movement & NetworkHow she got into writing and sharing parts of her story in multiple anthologiesRosie’s Site: https://theloveiskindnetwork.com/Rosie’s Books: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/rosie-aiello/5522753/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

“If you don't quit, you never lose.” – Dr. Tommy RheeToday’s featured author is a sports chiropractor, US Navy veteran, and regenerative medicine innovator, Dr. Tommy Rhee. Dr. Tommy and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “The Future of Regenerative Medicine: Unlocking the Potential of Topical Stem Cell Therapy”, what it was like to work for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, innovations in non-invasive stem cell therapies, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Dr. Tommy to become an author, and what he learned after publishing his first bookHow military discipline and mindset shaped his careerHow stem cell therapies actually workOne of his biggest setbacks that actually became a setup for his current successDr. Tommy’s Site: https://rheegen.com/Dr. Tommy’s Book: https://a.co/d/0hCQBLGMThe 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-13