Going North Podcast

Updated: 26 Nov 2025 • 1224 episodes
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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 wisdom, actionable advice, and heartfelt stories that will ignite your creativity and fuel your journey to get your own manuscript moving! But Going North isn't just about the craft – it's about you. Dom believes in the magic of "Advancing others to advance yourself," and this podcast is all about helping you become the best author and person you can be. So, grab your notebook, unleash your creativity, and get ready to be a part of something special. With Going North as your guide, you'll be well on your way to living your best life and sharing your story with the world. Ready to Go North? Subscribe today!

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“You don't have to suffer because others are suffering.” – Alison Lea Sher Today’s featured fellow millennial bestselling author is journalist, editor, communications specialist, start-up catalyst, and cultural commentator, Alison Sher. Alison and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Social Contagion: Viral I

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“Don't be afraid to set yourself up for success.” – Carla D. Bass Today's featured multi-award-winning author is highly acclaimed speaker and retired Colonel of the USAF, Carla D. Bass. Carla and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Write to Influence!: Personnel Appraisals, Resumes, Awards, Grants, Scholarships,

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“Leadership is about the energy that we bring. Are we bringing a negative, toxic energy? Are we bringing an exhausted, burned out energy, a victim energy? Or are we bringing positivity and courage and empowerment?” – Alison C. Jones  Today’s featured #1 bestselling author is a mom, sustainable leadership strategist, ke

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“Sometimes our nightmares are other people's dreams.” – Dwayne Morton Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a resilience coach, inspirational speaker, international basketball player, and the founder of ShowUp2Win, Dwayne Morton. Dwayne and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “The Bounce Back Blueprint: Beco

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“When you really believe in what you're doing, you know how much of a difference that makes.” – Dr. Josh McConkey Today’s featured bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author is a father, husband, former professor at Duke University, and a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Colonel Josh McConkey. Dr. Jo

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“The reason why people want to be so perfect and have perfectionism isn't because they're scared of failure. They're scared of failing in front of other people.” – Roy Redd Today’s featured #1 best-selling bookcaster is a business acquisition & growth strategist, performance coach, 2X TEDx speaker, and the Founder of V

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