Going North Podcast

“We think of writing as something that happens in isolation, but writing really is best when it's done in community, when you have someone to bounce ideas off of, when you can have that back and forth that gets out of your own head and gives you fresh perspectives you probably wouldn't have thought of.” – Dianna Gunn Today’s featured author is a freelance writer, and the CEO and founder of Weeknight Writers, Dianna Gunn. Dianna and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, how a friend’s suggestion reshaped her story, the risks of book bans, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How a Christmas gift inspired Dianna’s gothic horror novel, “Woman of Sorrow and Blood”Why authors need to be part of a creative communityHow she built Weeknight Writers into an inclusive virtual home for writersHer advice for aspiring writersDianna’s Site: https://authordiannagunn.com/Dianna’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B06Y5WHB7C/allbooksWeeknight Writers:  https://weeknightwriters.com/The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…392 – Chasing the Captain with Terry Shepherd (@TheTShepherd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-392-chasing-the-captain-with/999 – How Storytelling, Unicorns & Coffee Brew More Life Magic with Gwen Tolios (@GwenTolios): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-999-how-storytelling-unicorns-coffee-brew-more-life-magic-with-gwen-tolios-gwentolios/375 – Aces High, Jokers Wild with O. E. Tearmann (@ETearmann): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-375-aces-high-jokers-wild-with-o-e-tearmann-etearmann/1045 – Transforming Disney Dreams Into Dark Romance Novels with Bria Rose: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1045-transforming-disney-dreams-into-dark-romance-novels-with-bria-rose/1009 – From Open-Heart Surgery to Creating Unique Reading Experiences with Megan Michelle PhD.: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1009-from-open-heart-surgery-to-creating-unique-reading-experiences-with-megan-michelle-phd/750 – Surviving Human Trafficking & Finding Purpose with Amanda Blackwood (@DetailedPieces): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-750-surviving-human-trafficking-finding-purpose-with-amanda-blackwood-detailedpieces/873 – From Broken Places to Booming Business with Rachel Thompson (@RachelintheOC): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-873-from-broken-places-to-booming-business-with-rachel-thompson-rachelintheoc/312 – Reader to Dark Fantasy Writer with Liz Butcher (@lunaloveliz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-312-reader-to-dark-fantasy-writer-with-liz-butcher-lunaloveliz/969 – Music, Memoirs, and Making a Difference As a Disability Advocate with Jenna Udenberg: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-969-music-memoirs-and-making-a-difference-as-a-disability-advocate-with-jenna-udenberg/694 – Every Body Holds a Story with Marsha Vanwynsberghe (@Marsha_vanw): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-694-every-body-holds-a-story-with-marsha-vanwynsberghe-marsha_vanw/869 – Author vs. AI with Alison McBain (@AlisonMcBain): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-869-author-vs-ai-with-alison-mcbain-alisonmcbain/947 – Edgy Empathy with Tuula Costelloe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-947-edgy-empathy-with-tuula-costelloe/946 – How Stories Drive Impact and Inspire Action with Autumn Karen (@autumncarrying): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-946-how-stories-drive-impact-and-inspire-action-with-autumn-karen-autumncarrying/

“Tap into your own inner creativity. It's there. It's always has been there, and your story matters.” – Abbie Emmons Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a writing coach, storyteller, and creator of YouTube's most-watched creative writing channel, Abbie Emmons. Abbie and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Make Your Story Matter: An Interactive Guide to Unlocking Your Brain's Storytelling Power and Writing a Book Readers Love”, her journey from teen blogger to published novelist, morning writing habits, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How growing up in a creative and entrepreneurial family led Abbie to become an authorWhat helped her to generate a large number of initial reviews for her 1st book that now has over 2.2K reviewsThe key to creating relatable characters that resonate with readersHow writing nonfiction taught her the importance of simplifying complex topics and deciding what information to excludeThree major lessons she learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastAbbie’s Site: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/make-your-story-matterAbbie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07RS9LBPF/allbooksAbbie’s Podcast, “The Kate and Abbie Show”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kate-and-abbie-show/id1501883200The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…242 – The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield (@James_Redfield): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/242-the-celestine-prophecy-by-james-redfield-james_redfield/1096 – Beating Resistance and Turning Setbacks Into Literary Breakthroughs with Steven Pressfield: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/beating-resistance-and-turning-setbacks-into-literary-breakthroughs-with-steven-pressfield-spressf/880 – Success Insights from a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author with Christopher Greyson (@Chris_Greyson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-880-success-insights-from-a-wall-street-journal-bestselling-author-with-christopher-greyson/477 – P.S. You're a Genius with Kelly Trach (@kellytrach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-477-ps-youre-a-genius-with-kelly-trach-kellytrach/928 – The Little Book of Big Dreams with Isa Adney (@IsaAdney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-928-the-little-book-of-big-dreams-with-isa-adney-isaadney/983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/1100 – The Burning Ground and the Courage to Live Your Greatest Story with Celinne Da Costa (@CelinneDaCosta): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/the-burning-ground-and-the-courage-to-live-your-greatest-story-with-celinne-da-costa-celinnedacost/965 – From Hollywood Writing Rooms to Writing Her Own Rules with Amy Suto (@Sutoscience): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-965-from-hollywood-writing-rooms-to-writing-her-own-rules-with-amy-suto-sutoscience/1029 – Unlock Your Creativity & Make Life Your Biggest Art Project with Pia Mailhot-Leichter (@pialeichter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1029-unlock-your-creativity-make-life-your-biggest-art-project-with-pia-mailhot-leichter-p/#Bonus Ep. – From Idea to Finished Manuscript with Chandler Bolt (@self_pub_school): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-from-idea-to-finished-manuscript-with-chandler-bolt-self_pub_school/670 – The Bestselling Book Formula with Honorée Corder (@Honoree): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-670-the-bestselling-book-formula-with-honoree-corder-honoree/

"Don't wait for your life to become less busy before you honor your creativity." – Nataliya Falevich Today’s featured author is a mompreneur, speech-language pathologist, artist, and speaker, Nataliya Falevich. Nataliya and I had a fun on a bun chat about her 1st book, “Velvet Blade: Requiem for Captivity”, her journey from immigrating from Moscow at 22 to earning three master's degrees while raising three children, why burnout can be a signal that transformation is overdue, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How a single, honest moment of self-reflection can become the catalyst for a complete life reinventionWhat Nataliya learned about herself while writing her bookWhy writing a book can be a tool for your personal growthSome insights on how to honor your creativity as a busy parentNataliya’s Site: https://nataliyafalevich.com/Nataliya’s Books: https://a.co/d/0aUERYPWThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…913 – How a Master's Thesis Became a Published Novel with Kristina Smeriglio (@kristysmeriglio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-913-how-a-masters-thesis-became-a-published-novel-with-kristina-smeriglio-kristysmeriglio/1110 – You're Allowed To Quit and Create Something Better with Kate Kayaian (@kate_kayaian): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/youre-allowed-to-quit-and-create-something-better-with-kate-kayaian-kate_kayaian/884 – How to Go From Stuck to Unstoppable with Murielle Marie Ungricht: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-884-how-to-go-from-stuck-to-unstoppable-with-murielle-marie-ungricht/727 – Personal Growth Through Intentional Living & Interior Design with Shana Francesca: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-727-personal-growth-through-intentional-living-interior-design-with-shana-francesca/1100 – The Burning Ground and the Courage to Live Your Greatest Story with Celinne Da Costa (@CelinneDaCosta): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/the-burning-ground-and-the-courage-to-live-your-greatest-story-with-celinne-da-costa-celinnedacost/1029 – Unlock Your Creativity & Make Life Your Biggest Art Project with Pia Mailhot-Leichter (@pialeichter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1029-unlock-your-creativity-make-life-your-biggest-art-project-with-pia-mailhot-leichter-p/1008 – From Art Critic to Celebrity Insider with Nadja Sayej (@nadjasayej): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1008-from-art-critic-to-celebrity-insider-with-nadja-sayej-nadjasayej/1045 – Transforming Disney Dreams Into Dark Romance Novels with Bria Rose: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1045-transforming-disney-dreams-into-dark-romance-novels-with-bria-rose/963 – Navigating Creative Doubt to Reach the Publishing Promised Land with J.F. Monroe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-963-navigating-creative-doubt-to-reach-the-publishing-promised-land-with-jf-monroe/1068 – Blending Entrepreneurial Drive with High-Octane Romantic Suspense with Lori Zoss: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1068-blending-entrepreneurial-drive-with-high-octane-romantic-suspense-with-lori-zoss/780 – She is You with Felicity Nicole: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-780-she-is-you-with-felicity-nicole/965 – From Hollywood Writing Rooms to Writing Her Own Rules with Amy Suto (@Sutoscience): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-965-from-hollywood-writing-rooms-to-writing-her-own-rules-with-amy-suto-sutoscience/

“Your success is determined by your need. How badly do you want it? That's what really gets you to where you want to be.” – Michael Black Today’s featured bestselling author is an entrepreneur, and Founder and CEO of Success Tutoring, Michael Black. Michael and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Millionaire Tutor: Escape Your Soul-Crushing 9-to-5 by Building an Outrageously Profitable Tutoring Business!”, his journey from selling keyboard covers in grade school to building an international tutoring franchise, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Michael to become an author and publish his bookWhat motivated him to start his tutoring franchise, Success TutoringWhy authenticity is required for business successWhat major setback actually was a setup for Michael‘s successSome tips for franchise owners and those considering buying a franchiseMichael’s Site: https://www.successtutoring.com/Michael’s Book: https://a.co/d/0iuVoblNThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…281 – No More Average with Andy Audate (@andyaudate): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/281-no-more-average-with-andy-audate-andyaudate/1053 – From Chick-fil-A to Full-Time Business Coach with Jacob Karnes (@jacobkarnes): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1053-from-chick-fil-a-to-full-time-business-coach-with-jacob-karnes-jacobkarnes/637 – The Rough Guide to Awesome Leadership with Elena Agaragimova (@elenaagaragi): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-637-the-rough-guide-to-awesome-leadership-with-elena-agaragimova-elenaagaragi/1082 – Reclaim What Lights You Up & Dominate Your Next Chapter with Sheekha Singh (@ssheekha): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1082-reclaim-what-lights-you-up-dominate-your-next-chapter-with-sheekha-singh-ssheekha/1022 – Embrace Imperfection, Execute Relentlessly, & Embrace Your Inner Underdog with Roy Redd (@royredd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1022-embrace-imperfection-execute-relentlessly-embrace-your-inner-underdog-with-roy-redd/139 - Take Focused Action & Get Results with Brian J. Olds (@BSNSpeaks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/139-take-focused-action-get-results-with-brian-j-olds-bsnspeaks/#GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 5 – Money Honey with Rachel Richards (@MoneyHoneyRach): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-5-money-honey-with-rachel-richards-moneyhoneyrach/1002 – Why Living With Intention Is The Key to Mastering Life with Bianca D'Alessio: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1002-why-living-with-intention-is-the-key-to-mastering-life-with-bianca-dalessio/959 – How Networking Can Unlock & Advance Your Professional Growth with Michael Morgan: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-959-how-networking-can-unlock-advance-your-professional-growth-with-michael-morgan/518 – Launch With God with Zach Windahl (@zachwindahl): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-518-launch-with-god-with-zach-windahl-zachwindahl/965 – From Hollywood Writing Rooms to Writing Her Own Rules with Amy Suto (@Sutoscience): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-965-from-hollywood-writing-rooms-to-writing-her-own-rules-with-amy-suto-sutoscience/501 – Everyone Is an Entrepreneur with Gregory Diehl (@GregoryVDiehl): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-501-everyone-is-an-entrepreneur-with-gregory-diehl-gregoryvdiehl/

“Emotions aren't here just to overwhelm us. They're actually here to guide us.” – Liz Moyer Benferhat Today’s featured fellow bestselling bookcaster is a wife, mom, empath, changemaker, teacher, facilitator, and sustainable development practitioner, Liz Moyer Benferhat. Liz and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “When the World Hurts: Why the World’s Pain Makes Sense—and What You Can Do About It”, the importance of emotional intelligence in polarized times, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How feeling the world's pain led Liz from traditional nonprofit work to a more spiritual, healing-centered approachHer approach to her transition from a stable job to entrepreneurshipHer personal strategy for connecting with family members who have different political viewsThree major lessons she learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastLiz’s Site: https://www.wehealforall.com/Liz’s Book: https://a.co/d/00Lzebc5Liz’s Podcast, “We Heal For All”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-heal-for-all-the-collective-healing-podcast/id1886244501The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…800 – The Power of Eight with Lynne McTaggart (@LynneMcTaggart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-800-the-power-of-eight-with-lynne-mctaggart-lynnemctaggart/#FourFoldFormula Ep. – Waiting for Half-and-Half with Gina Lobito: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-waiting-for-half-and-half-with-gina-lobito/928 – The Little Book of Big Dreams with Isa Adney (@IsaAdney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-928-the-little-book-of-big-dreams-with-isa-adney-isaadney/169 - The Second Wave with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/169-the-second-wave-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/661 – Inner Medicine with Kerri Hummingbird (@KerriHummingbrd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-661-inner-medicine-with-kerri-hummingbird-kerrihummingbrd/495 – Divine Mother Healing with Connie Huebner (@AskDivineMother): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-495-divine-mother-healing-with-connie-huebner-askdivinemother/633 – Remembering Qualities of Your Soul with Dr. Paul Hannah: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-633-remembering-qualities-of-your-soul-with-dr-paul-hannah/262 – Live Inspired with Laura Staley (@laura_cherish): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/262-live-inspired-with-laura-staley-laura_cherish/1095 – From Tap Dancing World Records to Healing Ancestral Trauma with Heather Ann Ferri: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-tap-dancing-world-records-to-healing-ancestral-trauma-with-heather-ann-ferri/1111 – Choosing Peace Through Loss, Change, and Life's Unexpected Turns with Dr. Katie Eastman: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/choosing-peace-through-loss-change-and-lifes-unexpected-turns-with-dr-katie-eastman/1093 – From Mexican Jumping Beans to Bestselling Guidebooks with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino (@BestEverYou): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/from-mexican-jumping-beans-to-bestselling-guidebooks-with-elizabeth-hamilton-guarino-besteveryou/982 – Turning Trauma Into Triumph Through Storytelling with Marcy Pusey: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-982-turning-trauma-into-triumph-through-storytelling-with-marcy-pusey/