Going North Podcast

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By: Dom Brightmon

Calling all aspiring authors and seasoned wordsmiths alike! This is your official invitation to live your best life and write the book that's burning inside you.The Going North Podcast is your one-stop shop for inspiration, information, and motivation on your author journey. Every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, host Dom Brightmon, the positive thought catalyst, bestselling author, and certified trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team chats with incredible authors from around the world. These inspiring guests share their unique stories, writing tips, and the power they've found in the written word. With each episode, you'll discover a treasure trove of w...

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Ep. 1092 – Using Art, Writing, and Creativity to Heal From Loss with Erica Richmond (@pixiepaperdoll7)
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Today at 7:23 AM

“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:

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Ep. 1091 – From Reluctant Realtor to Generational Real Estate Success with Debbi DiMaggio (@DebbiDiMaggio)
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Last Saturday at 5:48 AM

“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!!!

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Ep. 1090 – Unlocking Biblical Truths Through Today's Popular Christian Music with Michelle Nezat (@michellenezat)
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Last Friday at 2:08 AM

“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 Contempo...


Ep. 1089 – Why You Need to Outsource Everything But Your Passion with Kelly Lorenzen, PMP
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Last Tuesday at 4:34 AM

“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!

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Ep. 1088 – Amplify Your Credibility Advantage & Brand Like A Boss with Adrienne Barker, MAS (@profetiquette)
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06/01/2026

“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 Barker

Today’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 books

How she uses AI tools to create some...


Ep. 1087 – Becoming a Multi-Genre Author and Creative Force After 50 with Teri Brown (@TeriMBrown1)
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05/30/2026

“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 years

What helps fuel her creative process and generate new thoughts

How her grandd...


Ep. 1086 – From Vegas COVID Nursing to Finding Hope Amid Chaos with Martha Hoy (@annmarhoy)
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05/26/2026

“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 2020

What commonalities appeared for Martha after interviewing over 100 nurses from the US and East Africa for...


Ep. 1085 – From Cartoon Character to Podcast Powerhouse with Christine Blosdale
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05/22/2026

“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 broadcasting

How she helps clients overcome their fear of writing

Why it’s easier than yo...


Ep. 1084 – Billionaires, Psychedelics, and a Future Worth Fighting For with Diana Colleen
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05/18/2026

“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 suppres...


Ep. 1083 – Can't Break Me with Kevin “KAYR” Robinson
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05/11/2026

"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 Y...


Ep. 1082 – Reclaim What Lights You Up & Dominate Your Next Chapter with Sheekha Singh (@ssheekha)
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05/09/2026

“Your story is worth it.” – Sheekha Singh

Today’s featured fellow bestselling and award-winning bookcaster is a speaker and tech leader, Sheekha Singh. Sheekha and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Unburnable Ambition: How Overachievers Win Without Burning Out”, her journey from India to North America, allowing your diverse interests to enrich each other, and more!!


Key Things You’ll Learn:

What led Sheekha to move to Canada after getting her master's degree

How life got in the way of her love for writing and wh...


Ep. 1081 – From Doubleday Editor to Captivating 1970s Fiction Podcast Host with Laura Van Wormer (@LauraVanWormer)
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05/04/2026

“If you could imagine an entire country whose mental illnesses are untreated and their addictions to drugs and alcohol are running rampant in the streets, our society has improved a wee bit. However, it does make for some fun times looking back.” – Laura Van Wormer

Today’s featured fellow bestselling bookcaster is editor and researcher, Laura Van Wormer. Laura and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the power of well-crafted storytelling, how sobriety transformed her creativity, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Laura to create "The Class...


Ep. 1080 – Escaping the “Not Enough” Mindset to Become an Award-Winning Author with Bridget Budd
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04/30/2026

“We don't get curious about ourselves and go, oh, that's interesting. Why do I do that? Why do I have this belief? Why do I have this pattern or this behavior? And I think when we start questioning that, and we start questioning that lens, like a whole different world opens up.” – Bridget Budd

Today’s featured author is a wife, trauma-informed storyteller, board-certified health coach, former corporate overachiever, speaker, and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Bridget Budd. Bridget and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “Behind The Mirror”, how writing fiction became a powerful h...


Ep. 1079 – Gratitude in Adversity and Possibility Beyond Pain with Candice Snyder
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04/27/2026

“People are more alike than different. The more conversations I have, the more I realize we have the same fears. We have similar hopes. And, you know, we just want to make a difference, and we want the world to be a better place.” – Candice Snyder

Today’s featured fellow bookcaster is a mental health advocate, humanitarian, and gratitude ambassador, Candice Snyder. Candice and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Passion Purpose and Possibilities: Transforming Dreams into Reality”, becoming a National Day Calendar celebration ambassador, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

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Ep. 1078 – Healing, Art, and Spiritual Lessons from a Former Ballet Dancer with Chris Nielsen
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04/24/2026

“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”...


Ep. 1077 – Navigating Her Next Chapter with Jean Burgess, PhD
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04/21/2026

“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...


Ep. 1076 – From Magic Tours with David Copperfield to Career Architect with Sabine Hutchison
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04/14/2026

“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 Copperfi...


Ep. 1075 – From Classroom Bells to Children's Books with Kirsten Telan (@ktelan1)
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04/10/2026

"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 published

What it was like growing up in the 80s, and how it...


Ep. 1074 – Retirement Without Losing Your Purpose or Identity with Dr. Corinne Auman
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04/06/2026

“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 st...


Ep. 1073 – From Sassy Nurse to Successful Novelist with Amy Lou Jenkins (@AmyLouToYou)
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03/30/2026

“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 pressures<...


Ep. 1072 – From Feeding Horses to Sailing the World as an Author with Alison Gieschen
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03/29/2026

“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 genres

What...


Ep. 1071 – Self-Publishing Tips for A Successful Author Career with Wiebke Tasch (@Wiebke_Tasch)
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03/23/2026

“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 Wieb...


Ep. 1070 – How a Struggling Student Became a Zero Limits Transformational Leader with Lisa B. Schermerhorn (@schermerhorn_b)
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03/22/2026

“Your thoughts create your life.” – Lisa B. Schermerhorn

Today’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 toolbelt

How Lisa ended up being...


Ep. 1069 – Keeping the Dream Alive with Greig Watts
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03/20/2026

“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 f...


Ep. 1068 – Blending Entrepreneurial Drive with High-Octane Romantic Suspense with Lori Zoss
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03/16/2026

“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...


Ep. 1067 – My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels with Tom LeNoble
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03/13/2026

“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 ch...


Ep. 1066 – From PR to Page Turning Plot Twists with Adele Royce (@Adele_Royce)
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03/05/2026

“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 author

Her process fo...


Ep. 1065 – Leadership Lessons from the Black Church with L. Michelle Smith (@lmichellespeaks)
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03/01/2026

“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 Respon...


Ep. 1064 – Are you a N****r or a Doctor? with Dr. Otto E. Stallworth Jr.
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03/01/2026

“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 segregat...


Ep. 1063 – How Embracing Discomfort Can Lead to Amazing Adventures with Alex Boylan (@alexboylan)
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02/27/2026

“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:

Wha...


Ep. 1062 – From Unsure to Unshakeable with Simone Knego (@SimoneKnego)
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02/19/2026

“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 marketing...


Ep. 1061 – From Wildlife Biologist To Award-Winning Novelist with Laura Frost (@LFrostWrites)
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02/16/2026

“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 p...


Ep. 1060 – How One Woman’s Escape Sparked a Kindness Revolution with Rosie Aiello, MBA (@RosieAAiello)
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02/15/2026

“You deserve to be treated with kindness, and it starts by first being kind to yourself.” – Rosie Aiello

Today’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 East

How Rosie’s entreprene...


Ep. 1059 – From NFL Sidelines to Regenerative Medicine Innovator with Dr. Tommy Rhee (@DrRheeTommy)
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02/10/2026

“If you don't quit, you never lose.” – Dr. Tommy Rhee

Today’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 book...


Ep. 1058 – God and Gigs with Allen C. Paul (@AllenCPaul)
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02/09/2026

“Don't let the metrics and all the followers kind of get you down. If you can help one person today, make them smile, solve a problem, or make them understand that they are loved and appreciated. You've done your job for today.” – Allen C. Paul

Today’s featured fellow Christian bookcaster is a husband, father of 3, jazz musician, creative coach, and entrepreneur, Allen C. Paul. Allen and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “God and Gigs: Succeed as a musician without sacrificing your faith”, adapting to the evolving creator economy, the importance of humility...


Ep. 1057 – Higher Education Leadership Lessons for Navigating Crisis and Change with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum (@BDTSpelman)
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02/06/2026

“It's always important to speak up for yourself and to define for yourself what you will and will not tolerate.” – Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum

Today’s featured New York Times bestselling author is a mom, wife, clinical psychologist, award-winning educational thought leader, TEDx speaker, and president emerita of Spelman College, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum. Dr. Beverly and I had a fun on a bun chat about her latest book, “Peril and Promise: College Leadership in Turbulent Times”, resilience, the importance of advocacy in shaping the future of education, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How Dr. T...


Ep. 1056 – Faith Driven Leadership Tips for Living a Both/And Life with Dr. Kevin Foreman (@bishopforeman)
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02/02/2026

“There's a difference between breathing and living. Everybody will breathe, but not everybody will live. Everybody will exist, but not everybody will live.” – Dr. Kevin Foreman

Today’s featured bestselling author is a renaissance man, success coach, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Pastor of Harvest Church, “The People’s Bishop” Dr. Kevin Foreman. Dr. Kevin and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, maintaining momentum as a leader, the critical role of self-awareness, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

How Bishop Foreman’s early family responsibilities shaped his leadership style

How he manage...


Ep. 1055 – Your Body Is Talking Are You Listening? with Dr. Evette Rose
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02/01/2026

“The body will not allow you to feel something, even if it's positive, if it doesn't feel safe. It's a pure biological, instinctive response. It’s the body's job to keep you safe, and if something feels like a threat, it's going to divert your behavior, and we're going to do something to sabotage it.” – Dr. Evette Rose

Today’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, speaker, Holistic Counsellor, trauma recovery expert, and the founder of Metapsychology Coaching™, Dr. Evette Rose. Dr. Evette and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey...


Ep. 1054 – Reframe Adversity and Turn Your Triggers Into Growth with Thais Gibson (@ThaisGibsonPDS)
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01/31/2026

“Everything that's difficult that happens in our lives, especially in relationships, is showing us to ourselves. It's showing us where we have some healing to do or something to work out or fear to overcome.” – Thais Gibson

Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a researcher, relationship expert, keynote speaker, creator of the Integrated Attachment Theory™, and the founder of The Personal Development School, Thais Gibson. Thais and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from overcoming addiction to creating the Integrated Attachment Theory, embracing continuous learning, and tons more!!

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Ep. 1053 – From Chick-fil-A to Full-Time Business Coach with Jacob Karnes (@jacobkarnes)
Ep. 1053 – From Chick-fil-A to Full-Time Business Coach with Jacob Karnes (@jacobkarnes) episode artwork
01/30/2026

“Don't make your work your identity.” – Jacob Karnes

Today’s featured fellow bookcaster is a father, husband, business coach, keynote speaker, and the founder of Waves Business Coaching, Jacob Karnes. Jacob and I had a fun on a Chick-fil-A bun chat about his first book, “Master Your First Job: The Remarkable Path From First Day to First Promotion”, intentional leadership, the power of specific, positive feedback, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Jacob to write his 1st book, and what he learned about himself through the process

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