Ep. 1092 – Using Art, Writing, and Creativity to Heal From Loss with Erica Richmond (@pixiepaperdoll7)

“Our grief is not linear. Our grief is not written in this perfect front to back story. Grief is all over the place, and it's messy, and it's hard. But there's also there's so many joyful moments that you can find in it if you look.” – Erica Richmond Today’s featured author is a mom, speaker, writing coach, and the founder of Open Sky Stories, Erica Richmond. Erica and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, writing as emotional healing, the power of creative community, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Erica discovered her love for writing and her daily rituals for putting out her best workHow did writing her children’s book series help Erica better understand her own anxiety and help kids talk about big feelings, emotional wellbeing, and healthy boundariesHow she created online and local writing groups to combat the isolation writers often feelHer advice for navigating the complex journey of grief, especially for parents who have lost their spouse or co-parentErica’s Site: https://www.openskystories.com/Erica’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09S5477RD/allbooksThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…1005 – Warrior Mother's Wisdom for Self-Care & Artful Living After Loss with Dr. Sheila K. Collins (@SheilaKCollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1005-warrior-mothers-wisdom-for-self-care-artful-living-after-loss-with-dr-sheila-k-colli/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/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/330 – A Long Way from Ordinary with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-330-a-long-way-from-ordinary-with-ann-charles-annwcharles/984 – Art for Your Sanity with Susan Hensley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-984-art-for-your-sanity-with-susan-hensley/567 – The Suffering Guy with Jim Barnard (@jimmahbarnard): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-567-the-suffering-guy-with-jim-barnard-jimmahbarnard/617 – 100 Acts of Love with Kim Hamer: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-617-100-acts-of-love-with-kim-hamer-100actsoflove/626 – Finding Grace within Grief with Portia Booker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-626-finding-grace-within-grief-with-portia-booker/1061 – From Wildlife Biologist To Award-Winning Novelist with Laura Frost (@LFrostWrites): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1061-from-wildlife-biologist-to-award-winning-novelist-with-laura-frost-lfrostwrites/744 – How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies with Amy Wallen: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-744-how-to-write-a-novel-in-20-pies-with-amy-wallen-amylizwrites/938 – How to Create a More Colorful and Fulfilling Life with Debbie R. Weiss: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-938-how-to-create-a-more-colorful-and-fulfilling-life-with-debbie-r-weiss/638 – From People Pleaser to Soul Pleaser with Tracy Secombe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-638-from-people-pleaser-to-soul-pleaser-with-tracy-secombe-tracysecombe/#Holiday Bonus Ep. – Bird of Paradise with Emily Johnson (@elhughes01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-bird-of-paradise-with-emily-johnson-elhughes01/

“Sometimes you're going down a path and then all of a sudden, you're going in one direction, but then something steers you into another. And that's when so many great things happen.” – Debbi DiMaggio Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a wife, mom, entrepreneur, speaker, cancer survivor, mindset coach, philanthropist, and a top-producing real estate leader for 35+ years, Debbi DiMaggio. Debbi and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Mindset In Motion: Activate Purpose, Power, and Peak Performance”, building a three-generation family legacy in real estate, embracing life's unexpected opportunities, mentoring, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:Why Debbi initially never wanted to go into real estate, despite her father being in the businessWhat inspired her to become an author and publish multiple books on various subjectsWhat to expect from her latest book after trimming it down from it's original 750 page countWhat setback helped her create more successThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastDebbie’s Site: https://debbidimaggio.com/Debbie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00MNUGPGI/allbooksDebbie’s Podcast, “Mastering the Art of Success”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastering-the-art-of-success-hosted-by-debbi-dimaggio/id1830737032The 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…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/309 – Home Worthy with Sandra Rinomato (@SandraRinomato): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-309-home-worthy-with-sandra-rinomato-sandrarinomato/1049 – Pursue Your Spark with Heike Yates: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1049-pursue-your-spark-with-heike-yates/786 – Claim Your Inner Warrior Badass with Kate McKay: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-786-claim-your-inner-warrior-badass-with-kate-mckay-katemckay18/957 – From Bulls*t to Botox with Sandra Lena Silverman (@SandraLenaSilverman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-957-from-bullst-to-botox-with-sandra-lena-silverman-sandralenasilverman/888 – How to Manifest Your Dream Home and Life with Victoria Marie Gallagher (@LOAHypnotist): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-888-with-how-to-manifest-your-dream-home-and-life-with-victoria-marie-gallagher-loahypnotist/259 – Positive Aging with Stephanie Raffelock: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/259-positive-aging-with-stephanie-raffelock-sraffelock/691 – How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-691-how-to-spark-your-heart-and-ignite-your-life-with-hilary-decesare-hilarydecesare/1033 – How to Take Imperfect Action and Thrive in Business and Life with Bridget Hom (@HomBridget): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1033-how-to-take-imperfect-action-and-thrive-in-business-and-life-with-bridget-hom-hombridge/113 - Business, Faith & Empowering Women Over 40 with Jen Du Plessis (@JenDuPlessis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/113-business-faith-empowering-women-over-40-with-jen-du-plessis-jenduplessis/509 - Exit Rich with Michelle Seiler Tucker (@MSeilerTucker): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-509-exit-rich-with-michelle-seiler-tucker-mseilertucker/

“Song is just a piece of art, and it's kind of like a landscape painting is a piece of art. It is reflective of the landscape, but in no way can it take in the full majesty of the landscape. It's just a picture of it, and it should inspire us to want to examine the real thing.” – Michelle Nezat Today’s featured fellow bookcaster is a wife, mom, speaker, passionate Bible teacher, and coffee lover, Michelle Nezat. Michelle and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “A Seat at the Table: A Contemporary Christian Redemption Story with a Hint of Romance”, why Christian music should complement, not replace, Scripture, lessons from podcasting for over 10 years, and more!!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Michelle to start her podcast and eventually get Mandisa to repost one of her episodesWhy she's not a big fan of devotionalsWhat kept Michelle focused on her journey of deconstruction and reconstruction to finally getting her 1st novel publishedThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastMichelle’s Site: https://www.michellenezat.com/podcast-tour/Michelle’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Seat-Table-Contemporary-Christian-Redemption/dp/B0DJK5ZX5Q/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0Michelle’s Podcast, “More Than a Song”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-a-song-discovering-the-truth-of/id829432908The 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…1058 – God and Gigs with Allen C. Paul (@AllenCPaul): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1058-god-and-gigs-with-allen-c-paul-allencpaul/955 – Hearing God & Embracing His Idea for Healing Prayer and with Rev. Dr. David Chotka: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-955-hearing-god-embracing-his-idea-for-healing-prayer-and-with-rev-dr-david-chotka/749 – From Music Ministry to Teaching and Writing with Donna Renay Patrick (@DonnaRPatrick): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-749-from-music-ministry-to-teaching-and-writing-with-donna-renay-patrick-donnarpatrick/1040 – Wake Up the Lion & Rewrite Your Rock Bottom with Rory Paquette (@rorypaquette): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1040-wake-up-the-lion-rewrite-your-rock-bottom-with-rory-paquette-rorypaquette/810 – You Are Worthy with Katherine Norland (@katnorland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-810-you-are-worthy-with-katherine-norland-katnorland/837 – Make Your Author emPact with Stephanie Feger (@stephaniefeger): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-837-make-your-author-empact-with-stephanie-feger-stephaniefeger/379 – It Is The Pursuit That Matters with April Metzler (@AprilDMetzler): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-379-it-is-the-pursuit-that-matters-with-april-metzler-aprildmetzler/189 - Blessed With Poetry with Michelle Smith: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/189-blessed-with-poetry-with-michelle-smith/368 – Unfailing Grace with Julie Carrick (@julie84602521): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-368-unfailing-grace-with-julie-carrick-julie84602521/389 – Unshakable, Undaunted, & Undefeated with Elizabeth Meyers (@thelizmeyers): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-389-unshakable-undaunted-undefeated/667 – Pursuing Success God's Way with Erin Harrigan: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-667-pursuing-success-gods-way-with-erin-harrigan-erinhcoach/934 – Taking the Holy Spirit to Work with Mary Boza Crimmins: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-934-taking-the-holy-spirit-to-work-with-mary-boza-crimmins/

“Delegate sooner, create systems faster. Outsource everything you possibly can. The faster you do that, the less chance of burnout, and the longer you can last in your business.” – Kelly Lorenzen Today’s featured fellow bookcaster is a wife, mom, award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, breast cancer survivor, and CEO of KLM Consulting, Marketing & Management, Kelly Lorenzen. Kelly and I had a chat about her book, “Do What You Love and Outsource Everything Else ®: Entrepreneurship 101: Start, Grow, and Succeed Without Burning Out”, how surviving breast cancer reshaped her approach to business, her favorite AI tools for content creation, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How her family's entrepreneurial background inspired her to start her own businessSome common pitfalls new businesses must avoidWhat inspired Kelly to become an author and what she learned from the writing process of her 1st bookThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastKelly’s Site: https://duplicatemyselfklm.com/Kelly’s Book: https://a.co/d/06cDe13RKelly’s Podcast, “Collaborative Connections”: https://open.spotify.com/show/03iriawqy2NqUAxbeTwpre?si=8721d09e8c5941a9The 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…583 – How to Be the Face of Your Business with Tonya Eberhart (@brandfacestar): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-583-how-to-be-the-face-of-your-business-with-tonya-eberhart-brandfacestar/1033 – How to Take Imperfect Action and Thrive in Business and Life with Bridget Hom (@HomBridget): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1033-how-to-take-imperfect-action-and-thrive-in-business-and-life-with-bridget-hom-hombridge/488.5 – Create, Innovate & Dominate with Tracy Hazzard (@hazzdesign): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4885-create-innovate-dominate-with-tracy-hazzard-hazzdesign/261.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – The Outsourcing Playbook with Kris Ward (@krisward): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2615-host-2-host-special-the-outsourcing-playbook-with-kris-ward-krisward/541 – “Roadmap to Revenue” with Kristin Zhivago (@KristinZhivago): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-541-roadmap-to-revenue-with-kristin-zhivago-kristinzhivago/983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/1034 – Overcoming the “Silent Killer” and Helping Others Grow As Leaders with Wendy Gunn: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1034-overcoming-the-silent-killer-and-helping-others-grow-as-leaders-with-wendy-gunn/1062 – From Unsure to Unshakeable with Simone Knego (@SimoneKnego): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1062-from-unsure-to-unshakeable-with-simone-knego-simoneknego/509 - Exit Rich With Michelle Seiler Tucker (@MSeilerTucker): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-509-exit-rich-with-michelle-seiler-tucker-mseilertucker/954 – The Courage To Leave from Toxic Workplaces with Jeff Davis (@JeffDavis027): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-954-the-courage-to-leave-from-toxic-workplaces-with-jeff-davis-jeffdavis027/905 – Leadership Lessons From A Resourceful Human Results Professional with Brenda Neckvatal: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-905-leadership-lessons-from-a-resourceful-human-results-professional-with-brenda-neckvatal-b/821 – How to Spark Your Curiosity & Live Bravely with Heather Vickery: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-821-how-to-spark-your-curiosity-live-bravely-with-heather-vickery/

“I've always had a voice, and I finally came into my own. And I've got my voice. And I love giving other people a voice.” – Adrienne BarkerToday’s featured bookcaster is a mom, visibility strategist, etiquette educator, corporate speaker, and the creator of MannerShift™, Adrienne Barker. Adrienne and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, converting podcast interviews into manuscripts, embracing servant leadership in your business, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Adrienne to publish anthology booksHow she uses AI tools to create some of her booksHer experience getting certified in corporate etiquette and why it's crucial for professionals of all ages to have etiquetteThree major lessons she learned from starting, running, and growing her podcastsAdrienne’s Site: https://adriennebarker.com/Adrienne’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C6H6RPW3/allbooksAdrienne’s Podcast, “No Prep Needed LIVE Show”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adrienne-barker-speaks-no-prep-needed/id1736383646PodToBook.ai: https://podtobook.ai/The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 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…1007 – From Panic Attacks to Power Health Habits with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum (@drscheinbaum): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1007-from-panic-attacks-to-power-health-habits-with-dr-sandra-scheinbaum-drscheinbaum/#InvisibleNoMore - Lynda Sunshine West, Delores Garcia, Pamela Gort & Mary Elizabeth Jackson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/invisiblenomore-lynda-sunshine-west-delores-garcia-pamela-gort-mary-elizabeth-jackson/268 – 800% Your Life with Glenn Lundy (@GlennBLundy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/268-800-your-life-with-glenn-lundy-glennblundy/Host 2 Host Special - Abundance Daily with Alex Dumas (@adumaswfg): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/host-2-host-special-abundance-daily-with-alex-dumas-adumaswfg/1079 – Gratitude in Adversity and Possibility Beyond Pain with Candice Snyder: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1079-gratitude-in-adversity-and-possibility-beyond-pain-with-candice-snyder/435.5 – Crushing the Fears of Becoming A Self-Published Author with Jeremy Sutton (@the_bookboss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4355-crushing-the-fears-of-becoming-a-self-published-author-with-jeremy-sutton-the_bookboss/462.5 – Beacons of Leadership with Chris Voss of The Chris Voss Show (@ChrisVossShow1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4625-beacons-of-leadership-with-chris-voss-of-the-chris-voss-show-chrisvossshow1/341.5 – Playful Cheeks with Dr. Alison J. Kay: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3415-playful-cheeks-with-dr-alison-j-kay-ajkbliss/273 – Rewiring Your Brain For Manifestation Success with Bob Doyle: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/273-rewiring-your-brain-for-manifestation-success-with-bob-doyle-bobdoyle/967 – Life Lessons from a Jill of All Trades with Kristin Massey (@TheJOATbook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-967-life-lessons-from-a-jill-of-all-trades-with-kristin-massey-thejoatbook/110 - Self-Intelligence with Jane Ransom (@TheJaneRansom): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/110-self-intelligence-with-jane-ransom-thejaneransom/905 – Leadership Lessons From A Resourceful Human Results Professional with Brenda Neckvatal (@brendaleads): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-905-leadership-lessons-from-a-resourceful-human-results-professional-with-brenda-neckvatal-b/

“I still have a lot of ideas. I'm not done just because the Social Security Administration says I've only got three years left, doesn't mean that that's all I have left.” – Teri Brown Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is a mother, grandmother, and TEDx speaker, Teri M. Brown. Teri and I talk about her latest book, “Peg, Unhinged”, persevering through personal loss while writing, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How she managed to publish 9 books in 4 yearsWhat helps fuel her creative process and generate new thoughtsHow her granddaughter inspired her to write "Little Lola in Her Big Dream"Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself and pursue new passionsTeri’s Site: https://www.terimbrown.com/Teri’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NZKWTGG/allbooksTeri’s Podcast, “Online for Authors”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/online-for-authors-podcast/id1720748871The 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…629 – An Enemy Like Me with Teri Brown (@TeriMBrown1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-629-an-enemy-like-me-with-teri-brown-terimbrown1/555 – Sunflowers Beneath the Snow with Teri Brown (@TeriMBrown1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-555-sunflowers-beneath-the-snow-with-teri-brown-terimbrown1/561 – Why Retire When I Can Inspire with Donna Maltz (@Soil2Soulutions): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-561-why-retire-when-i-can-inspire-with-donna-maltz-soil2soulutions/992 – Why It’s Never Too Late To Thrive & Write A Novel with Margie Zable Fisher (@mzfisher): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-992-why-its-never-too-late-to-thrive-write-a-novel-with-margie-zable-fisher-mzfisher/864 – From Ignoring Heart's Call to Embracing a New Life Chapter with Susan Glenney: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-864-from-ignoring-hearts-call-to-embracing-a-new-life-chapter-with-susan-glenney/1013 – Fabricating Forgotten Treasures Into A Life Of Adventure, Purpose, & Profit with Kira Hartley Klinger: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1013-fabricating-forgotten-treasures-into-a-life-of-adventure-purpose-profit-with-kira-har/332 – Her Perfect Life with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-332-her-perfect-life-with-hank-phillippi-ryan-hankpryan/#GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 1 - Giggles & Joy with Ariane De Bonvoisin (@clickariane): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-1-giggles-joy-with-ariane-de-bonvoisin-clickariane/938 – How to Create a More Colorful and Fulfilling Life with Debbie R. Weiss: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-938-how-to-create-a-more-colorful-and-fulfilling-life-with-debbie-r-weiss/782 – Grab Life By the Dreams with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-782-grab-life-by-the-dreams-with-karin-freeland-karinfreeland/

“As long as there's life, there's hope.” – Martha Hoy Today’s featured author is a nurse, speaker, and founder of Mother Martha Family Foundation, Martha Hoy. Martha and I had a chat about her upcoming book, 2020 Year of the Nurse: A Nurse's Journey Through the Front Lines, a life-changing meeting with Dr. Jane Goodall, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What it was like nursing in Las Vegas during the pandemic and the lasting effects from 2020What commonalities appeared for Martha after interviewing over 100 nurses from the US and East Africa for her bookHow she balances both her nursing and humanitarian effortsWhat Martha has planned for her future booksMartha’s Site: https://www.mommartha.com/Martha’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07LB6P5PC/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=167f17d2-63fa-4eb2-bdec-a50024de55c5The 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…672 – Becoming Mother Martha with Martha Hoy (@annmarhoy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-672-becoming-mother-martha-with-martha-hoy-annmarhoy/948 – Writing for Wellness & Laughing Through the Chaos with Jennifer A. Johnson, RN: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-948-writing-for-wellness-laughing-through-the-chaos-with-jennifer-a-johnson-rn/375.5 – The Art of Human Care for COVID-19 with Dr. Hassan Tetteh (@doctortetteh): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3755-the-art-of-human-care-for-covid-19-with-dr-hassan-tetteh-doctortetteh/1073 – From Sassy Nurse to Successful Novelist with Amy Lou Jenkins (@AmyLouToYou): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1073-from-sassy-nurse-to-successful-novelist-with-amy-lou-jenkins-amyloutoyou/1015 – How One Woman’s Harrowing Beginning Led Her to God, Grace, and Growth with Dr. Shanea Clancy: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1015-how-one-womans-harrowing-beginning-led-her-to-god-grace-and-growth-with-dr-shanea-cla/437 – “INpowered Mind, INpowered Health.” with Dr. Jayne Marquis (@jayne_marquis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-437-inpowered-mind-inpowered-health-with-dr-jayne-marquis-jayne_marquis/1043 – Answering the Call to Become a Multihyphenate Edutainer with Dr. Candy Campbell: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1043-answering-the-call-to-become-a-multihyphenate-edutainer-with-dr-candy-campbell-candyca/116 - Escaping the Rabbit Hole with Tracey Maxfield (@maxfield_tracey): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/116-escaping-the-rabbit-hole-with-tracey-maxfield-maxfield_tracey/#Bonus Ep. – It Is On You To Own You with Delpha Clarke: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-it-is-on-you-to-own-you-with-delpha-clarke/#M2M Bonus Ep. – Self-Love Paved the Way with Diane Vich: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-self-love-paved-the-way-with-diane-vich/

“I'm not a writer, but you don't have to be a writer to create a really wonderful book.” – Christine Blosdale Today’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is award-winning media personality and sought-after expert authority coach, Christine Blosdale. Christine and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, conquering her imposter syndrome, the power of a small start, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What sparked Christine’s early love for recording and broadcastingHow she helps clients overcome their fear of writingWhy it’s easier than you think to produce an audiobookThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastsChristine’s Site: https://www.christineblosdale.com/Christine’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B088C19Y6K/allbooksChristine’s Podcasts: https://www.christineblosdale.com/mypodcastsThe 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…699 – “From His Brothers Basement to Hall of Fame Podcaster” with Dave Jackson (@DaveJackson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-699-from-his-brothers-basement-to-hall-of-fame-podcaster-with-dave-jackson-davejackson/583 – “How to Be the Face of Your Business” with Tonya Eberhart (@brandfacestar): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-583-how-to-be-the-face-of-your-business-with-tonya-eberhart-brandfacestar/488.5 – “Create, Innovate & Dominate” with Tracy Hazzard (@hazzdesign): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4885-create-innovate-dominate-with-tracy-hazzard-hazzdesign/681 – “Make Someone's Moment Through Podcasting” with Kelly Smith: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-681-make-someones-moment-through-podcasting-with-kelly-smith/232 – “Podcast Power” with Heneka Watkis-Porter (@TheEntrepYou): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/232-podcast-power-with-heneka-watkis-porter-theentrepyou/400 – “How to Become a Multimillionaire, but Not Act Like It” with Tom Antion (@TomAntion): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-400-how-to-become-a/#Host2Host Bonus Ep. - “Innuendo City” with Michelle Nedelec (@michellenedelec): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/host2host-bonus-ep-innuendo-city-with-michelle-nedelec-michellenedelec/333 – “How to Grow Your Social Media Influence” with Catherine Saykaly-Stevens (@CatherineNetWeb): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-333-how-to-grow-your-social-media-influence-with-catherine-saykaly-stevens-catherinenetweb/86 - "Stepping Into the Spotlight" with Tsufit (@Tsufit): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/86-stepping-into-the-spotlight-with-tsufit-tsufit/384 – “Steal Your Skills From Corporate” with Katrina Roddy (@KRoddy65): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-384-steal-your/277 – “Entrepreneurs Rocket Fuel” with Kimberly Hobscheid (@EntrepreneursR4): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/277-entrepreneurs-rocket-fuel-with-kimberly-hobscheid-entrepreneursr4/348 – “Bring Inner Greatness Out” with Dr. Mansur Hasib, CISSP, PMP, CPHIMS (@mhasib): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-348-bring-inner-greatness-out-with-dr-mansur-hasib-cissp-pmp-cphims-mhasib/387 – “How to Demolish Imposter Syndrome & Create an Online Course” with Mark Kumar (@mark2kumar): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-387-how-to/

“You have to be able to look for the gems that are in the darkness, that something to hold on to that will give you some kind of hope. It doesn't have to be anything big, but just even one thing that you can hold on to that gives you hope.” – Diana Colleen Today’s featured award-winning author is a trained psychedelic facilitator, and a survivor, Diana Colleen. Diana and I had a chat about her book, “They Could Be Saviors: A Near Future Climate Thriller about Billionaires, Psychedelics, and Power”, the importance of embracing emotions rather than suppressing them, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What led her to become a trained psychedelic facilitator after originally wanting to be a lawyerWhat inspired Diana to become an author and make her first book a speculative fiction novelWhat was challenging about writing her first book, and what helped her finally finish itHer words of encouragement for folks going through traumaDiana’s Site: https://www.dianacolleenauthor.com/Diana’s Book: https://a.co/d/03FAWhYvThe 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…622 – “Under The Orange Blossoms” with Cindy Benezra (@CindyBenezra111): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-622-under-the-orange-blossoms-with-cindy-benezra-cindybenezra111/#Bonus Ep. – “Entrepreneurism Addiction & Work-Life Balance” with Gv Freeman (@justgeevs): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-entrepreneurism-addiction-work-life-balance-with-gv-freeman-justgeevs/#M2M Bonus – “A Significant Fork” with Mehdi Bouneb (@Mehdi_lba): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-a-significant-fork-with-mehdi-bouneb-mehdi_lba/489 – “Drug Legalization & Writing Crime Fiction” with Robert P. French (@RobertPFrench): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-489-drug-legalization-writing-crime-fiction-with-robert-p-french-robertpfrench/#M2M Bonus – “When Spirit Calls” with Judy Lemon: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-when-spirit-calls-with-judy-lemon/1019 – Never Quit on a Bad Day with Phebe Trotman (@PhebeTrotman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1019-never-quit-on-a-bad-day-with-phebe-trotman-phebetrotman/579 – “The Power to Speak Naked” with Tyler Foley (@DropTheMicSTF): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-579-the-power-to-speak-naked-with-tyler-foley-dropthemicstf/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/841 – I Walked Through Fire to Get Here with Megan Conner: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-841-i-walked-through-fire-to-get-here-with-megan-conner/

"My past can explain me, but I'm not going to let it define me." – Kevin “KAYR” Robinson Today’s featured author is a real estate operator, speaker, investor, philanthropist, and the founder of KAYJAY Consulting, Kevin KAYR Robinson. Kayr and I had a fun on a bun chat about his first book, “Can't Break Me: How I Shifted My Mindset and Overcame the Odds”, his remarkable journey from growing up in poverty in West Philadelphia to building a 160-unit real estate portfolio, his nightly routine for making the following day a good one, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired Kayr to become an author, and what he learned about himself from publishing his first bookHow his childhood experiences with landlords and his stepdad's visionary dreams sparked his interest in real estateWhy he’s about transformational wealth instead of generational wealthThe three D's behind his successHow faith plays a major role in his life and the success he’s createdKevin’s Site: https://www.kayrmotivates.com/Kevin’s Book: https://a.co/d/0duhF9ogThe 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…#GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 2 - Building An Economic Legacy with Antonio T. Smith Jr. (@TheATSJr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-2-building-an-economic-legacy-with-antonio-t-smith-jr-theatsjr/450 – From Orphan to Self-Made Millionaire with Andre Henry (@DreamAgain_TL): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-450-from-orphan-to-self-made-millionaire-with-andre-henry-dreamagain_tl/306 – Be The SPARK with Simon T. Bailey (@SimonTBailey): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-306-be-the-spark-with-simon-t-bailey-simontbailey/293.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – Foster Care System Survivor to Inspirational Thriver with Loren Michaels Harris (@LorenListens2U): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-2935-host-2-host-special-foster-care-system-survivor-to-inspirational-thriver-with-loren-michaels-harris-lorenlistens2u/904 – From The Bronx To The Navy And Back As A Cowboy with Dilgilio Rodriguez (@dilgilio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-904-from-the-bronx-to-the-navy-and-back-as-a-cowboy-with-dilgilio-rodriguez-dilgilio/1048 – Steward Your Stories and Create a Lasting Legacy Forged From Fire with Dr. Charles Thomas Jr.: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1048-steward-your-stories-and-create-a-lasting-legacy-forged-from-fire-with-dr-charles-thomas/1036 – Honor Your Creative Rhythm, Build Community, and Sustain Success with Troy Horne (@TroyHorne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1036-honor-your-creative-rhythm-build-community-and-sustain-success-with-troy-horne-troyho/49 - Serve Yourself to Greatness with Reginald Gant @reggieserves: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/49-serve-yourself-to-greatness-with-reginald-gant-reggieserves/795 – If You Want to Win, Start Within with Ahmard Vital (@ahmardvital): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-795-if-you-want-to-win-start-within-with-ahmard-vital-ahmardvital/900 – Biggest Dream Come True with Dr. Michael D. Finkley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-900-biggest-dream-come-true-with-dr-michael-d-finkley/1018 – Brooklyn Born. Battle-Tested. Now, Mister Motivation with Shaun L. Murphy (@ShaunLMurphy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1018-brooklyn-born-battle-tested-now-mister-motivation-with-shaun-l-murphy-shaunlmurphy/