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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.

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Ep. 1092 – Using Art, Writing, and Creativity to Heal From Loss with Erica Richmond (@pixiepaperdoll7)
June 15, 2026

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 yo...
Ep. 1091 – From Reluctant Realtor to Generational Real Estate Success with Debbi DiMaggio (@DebbiDiMaggio)
June 12, 2026

Ep. 1091 – From Reluctant Realtor to Generational Real Estate Success with Debbi DiMaggio (@DebbiDiMaggio)

“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 bestsell...
Ep. 1090 – Unlocking Biblical Truths Through Today's Popular Christian Music with Michelle Nezat (@michellenezat)
June 11, 2026

Ep. 1090 – Unlocking Biblical Truths Through Today's Popular Christian Music with Michelle Nezat (@michellenezat)

“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 ...
Ep. 1089 – Why You Need to Outsource Everything But Your Passion with Kelly Lorenzen, PMP
June 8, 2026

Ep. 1089 – Why You Need to Outsource Everything But Your Passion with Kelly Lorenzen, PMP

“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 bookc...
Ep. 1088 – Amplify Your Credibility Advantage & Brand Like A Boss with Adrienne Barker, MAS (@profetiquette)
June 1, 2026

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

“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, corp...
Ep. 1087 – Becoming a Multi-Genre Author and Creative Force After 50 with Teri Brown (@TeriMBrown1)
May 29, 2026

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

“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...
Ep. 1086 – From Vegas COVID Nursing to Finding Hope Amid Chaos with Martha Hoy (@annmarhoy)
May 25, 2026

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

“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 ...

Recent Blog Posts

"From Nudist Beaches to Divine Consciousness" with Dr. Joanna Kujawa (@JoannaKAuthor)
Sept. 29, 2023

"From Nudist Beaches to Divine Consciousness" with Dr. Joanna Kujawa …

When you’re a woman brought up in Christian, and especially Catholic values, you’re exposed to two polar archetypes. One is represented by the Virgin Mary while the other is epitomized by Mary Magdalene, who is vilified by Catholic tradi…

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“Life Reset” With Dr. Foojan Zeine, Psy.D., MFT (@DrZeine)
Aug. 27, 2022

“Life Reset” With Dr. Foojan Zeine, Psy.D., MFT (@DrZeine)

In what ways can you reset your life to adapt and live to the best of your ability? Today’s featured author is a Psychotherapist, International Speaker, Life Coach, podcast host, and founder of Awareness Integration Institute, Dr. Foojan …

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"A Leadership Development Strategy To Bond And Unite” With Amy P. Kelly
May 30, 2022

"A Leadership Development Strategy To Bond And Unite” With Amy P. Kel…

The workplace can be a very stressful environment with a lot of personal problems and disagreements. A leadership development strategy needs to be present in every workplace. There needs to be some GLUE—God’s Love Unites Everyone. In thi…

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About the Host

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Dom Brightmon

Positive Thought Catalyst | Bestselling Author | Leadership Trainer | Book Enthusiast

Positive Thought Catalyst Dom Brightmon inspires others to advance in life and join the business of immortality through content creation. His mantra is Advance others to advance yourself. Dominique “Dom” Brightmon, DTM is a certified trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team, bestselling author, and host of the Going North Podcast, a podcast committed to featuring authors from around the world to promote the power of the written word and inspire listeners to publish books of their own.