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Going North Podcast

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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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.

Ready to Go North? Subscribe today!

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Dec 14, 2025·—

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Dec 13, 2025·—

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Dec 10, 2025·—

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"Keep having conversations that drive people to more and better." – Bridget Hom Today’s featured bestselling author is a wife, mompreneur, motivational speaker, award-winning business life coach, philanthropist, and the...

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Dec 8, 2025·—

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Dec 5, 2025·—

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Dec 3, 2025·—

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Dec 2, 2025·—

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Dec 1, 2025·—

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Nov 26, 2025·—

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Ep. 1026 – How Powerful Writing Can Help You Win at Life with Carla D. Bass (@CarlaDBassWrite)

Nov 24, 2025·—

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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...

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Nov 21, 2025·—

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Nov 17, 2025·—

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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...

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Nov 12, 2025·—

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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...

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Nov 11, 2025·—

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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...

Ep. 1021 – From Survival To Overflow with Billy Fowler

Nov 10, 2025·—

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“If you want to live a better way. I think you need to identify with how to give and how to pour into people's lives.” – Billy Fowler Today’s featured bestselling author is a former HR executive, global movement leader...

Ep. 1020 – The 3 Minute Shower Reset with Jenny Garufi (@jennymannion)

Nov 7, 2025·—

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“When you get mindful, it's so beautiful because you're saying, you know what? I'm worthy of being more than my repetitive thoughts.” – Jenny Garufi Today’s featured international bestselling award-winning author is...

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Nov 6, 2025·—

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“I wanted to be an impact player. And what that meant to me was whatever time I'm given on the field, whenever I step on the field, that my presence will be known, felt, and seen.” – Phebe Trotman Today’s featured...

Ep. 1018 – Brooklyn Born. Battle-Tested. Now, Mister Motivation with Shaun L. Murphy (@ShaunLMurphy)

Nov 3, 2025·—

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“You want to fail fast, and you want to fail big, because that's how you get ultimately to your objective to accomplish your mission.” – Shaun L. Murphy Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, speaker...

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Oct 27, 2025·—

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“How you show up in the world matters, so it is really a waste of time, effort, and resources to be communicating ineffectively.” – Naomi Carrington-Hockman, DTM Today’s featured bestselling author is a 20-year US Army...

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Oct 24, 2025·—

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"I was told to slow down, and I did. And then the second I could run back to the hustle; I went back to it because that was where my identity was." – Dr. Portia Preston Today’s featured author is 2x TEDx speaker...

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Oct 23, 2025·—

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“If you're not where you want to be, create a space to get to where you want to go.” – Dr. Shanea Clancy Today’s featured international bestselling author is a wife, mom, keynote speaker, addiction/mental health expert...

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Oct 22, 2025·—

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Oct 20, 2025·—

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“We’re all going to ask ourselves, did I do enough? And at the end of the day, for me, it's what we leave behind that matters.” – Kira Hartley Klinger Today’s featured author is a wife, grandmom, internet reseller...

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Oct 18, 2025·—

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“Happy people focus on what they have, and unhappy people focus on what's missing.” – Andrew Byrnes Matthews Today’s featured bestselling, award-winning author is a husband, international speaker, and accomplished...

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Oct 16, 2025·—

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