"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 book

How his childhood experiences with landlords and his stepdad's visionary dreams sparked his interest in real estate

Why he’s about transformational wealth instead of generational wealth

The three D's behind his success

How faith plays a major role in his life and the success he’s created

Kevin’s Site: https://www.kayrmotivates.com/

Kevin’s Book: https://a.co/d/0duhF9og

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

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“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 what reignited her passion to write

Three major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcast

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Some symptoms of burnout and how faulty systems contribute to it

Sheekha’s Site: https://sheekhasingh.com/

Sheekha’s Books: https://a.co/d/01KexyEv

Sheekha’s Podcast, “Rise and Tell”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-and-tell-with-sheekha/id1725754193

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“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!!

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Cultural and Social Changes in the 1970s

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The good and bad of writer’s groups

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Laura’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APFP0A/allbooks

Laura’s Podcast, “The Class of ’74”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-life-is-full-of-surprises/id1795138412?i=1000750952378

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“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 healing tool, confronting deep-seated beliefs, and more!

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What inspired Bridget to leave her corporate career and eventually publish her 1st novel

How the mind creates distorted beliefs

How writing became a healing process for her and why she chose fiction to explore her experiences and emotional DNA

What helped Bridget shed the "Not Good Enough" Lens

The benefit of pursuing an intense yoga certification. Even if you don’t plan to teach yoga.

Bridget’s Site: https://bridgetbudd.com/

Bridget’s Book: https://a.co/d/00YWUicK

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“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!!

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“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”, her transformative healing journey through past life regression therapy, and more!

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What inspired Chris to write her book, and the extensive process of getting it published

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Chris’ Podcast, “TIME TRAVELING – A Spiritual Journey of Healing”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-traveling-a-spiritual-journey-of-healing/id1812471683

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“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!!

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What inspired Jean to start the retro fiction genre

Jean’s own experiences living in New York in the 1980s and how they inspired her fiction

How Q&A sessions at author events can lead to improving your books as a writer

What she hopes people will find if they look up her history 100 years from now

Jean’s Site: https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/

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Ep. 960 – The Power of the Actor with Ivana Chubbuck (@ivanachubbuck): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-960-the-power-of-the-actor-with-ivana-chubbuck-ivanachubbuck/

Ep. 1066 – From PR to Page Turning Plot Twists with Adele Royce (@Adele_Royce): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1066-from-pr-to-page-turning-plot-twists-with-adele-royce-adele_royce/

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/

Ep. 1068 – Blending Entrepreneurial Drive with High-Octane Romantic Suspense with Lori Zoss: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1068-blending-entrepreneurial-drive-with-high-octane-romantic-suspense-with-lori-zoss/

Ep. 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/

Ep. 963 – Navigating Creative Doubt to Reach the Publishing Promised Land with J.F. Monroe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-963-navigating-creative-doubt-to-reach-the-publishing-promised-land-with-jf-monroe/

“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 Copperfield, and more!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Sabine to write her book and her process to getting it published

How she ended up working for David Copperfield

What setback Sabine had in business that ultimately set her up for success

Three major lessons she learned from starting, running, and growing her podcast

Sabine’s Site: https://sabinehutchison.com/

Sabine’s Book: https://sabinehutchison.com/product/beyond-the-ladder-bundle/

Sabine’s Podcast, “Be The Ripple”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-the-ripple-podcast/id1840703486

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!

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The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot

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"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 built her resilience

How a dare from her kids led to getting booked for multiple commercials and even modeling for the Home Shopping Network

The major role that faith plays in her life, and how she incorporated the fruits of the Spirit into her book

Kirsten‘s Site: https://www.kirstennelsontelan.com/

Kirsten’s Book: https://a.co/d/07z3rf2C

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!

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“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 story, and more!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

The inspiration behind Dr. Corinne’s book and her writing process for getting it done

What it means to be a “Keenager”

What led her to start a care management agency to help families navigate aging and caregiving

What setback became a major setup for Dr. Corinne’s success

Dr. Corinne’s Site: https://corinneauman.com/

Dr. Corinne’s Book: https://a.co/d/06VhGCsC

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

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“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

Why everyone has a story worth telling

A reason for writing a book that most people don’t think about

How sensory details can transform your writing

Why you need to know how to be assertive

Amy Lou’s Site: https://amyloujenkins.com/

Amy Lou’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002TC4BRA/allbooks

Writer’s Clubhouse: https://writerclubhouse.com/

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!

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Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon

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