“Writing your story is an incredibly empowering act." – Alison WearingToday’s featured multiple award-winning bestselling author is playwright, performer, world traveler, yogi, writing coach, and the creator of Memoir Writing Ink, Alison Wearing. Alison and I had a fun on a bun good chat about her books, her journey to Iran, why storytelling is powerful, and more!  Key Things You’ll Learning:The importance of approaching different cultures with an open mind and heartWhy it’s valuable to rethink what is considered normal through travel experiencesHow writing a memoir can empower othersThe main obstacles that Alison helps her clients overcome when it comes to writing their memoirs  Alison’s Site: https://www.alisonwearing.com/Alison’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001KEBYGE/allbooks The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon You Might Also Like… Ep. 712 – “When Your Heart Says to Leave a Legacy” with Bridget Cook-Burch (@inspiritwriter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-712-when-your-heart-says-to-leave-a-legacy-with-bridget-cook-burch-inspiritwriter/ Ep. 452 – “Writing a Penetrating Tell-All Memoir” with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-452-writing-a-tell-all-penetrating-memoir-with-karin-freeland-karinfreeland/ Ep. 397 – “Make Your Own Break” with Jennifer Lieberman (@iamjenlieberman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-397-make-your-own-break/ Ep. 760 – From Bonham to Buddha and Back with Clementine Moss: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-760-from-bonham-to-buddha-and-back-with-clementine-moss/ Ep. 561 – “Why Retire When I Can Inspire” with Donna Maltz (@Soil2Soulutions): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-561-why-retire-when-i-can-inspire-with-donna-maltz-soil2soulutions/ Ep. 767 – A Sky of Infinite Blue with Dr. Kyomi O’Connor (@KyomiOconnor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-767-a-sky-of-infinite-blue-with-dr-kyomi-oconnor-kyomioconnor/ Ep. 429 – “Too Happy to Be Sad Girl” with Angel Aviles (@2Happy2BSadGirl): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-429-too-happy-to-be-sad-girl-with-angel-aviles-2happy2bsadgirl/ Ep. 780 – She is You with Felicity Nicole: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-780-she-is-you-with-felicity-nicole/ Ep. 750 – Surviving Human Trafficking & Finding Purpose with Amanda Blackwood (@DetailedPieces): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-750-surviving-human-trafficking-finding-purpose-with-amanda-blackwood-detailedpieces/ Ep. 672 – “Becoming Mother Martha” with Martha Hoy (@annmarhoy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-672-becoming-mother-martha-with-martha-hoy-annmarhoy/ #Bonus Ep. – “Perfectly Flawed” with Janae Sergio (@janae_sergio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-perfectly-flawed-with-janae-sergio-janae_sergio/ Ep. 704 – “Unleashing the Power of Authentic Stories” with Dr. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt (@jeckleberryhunt): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-704-unleashing-the-power-of-authentic-stories-with-dr-jodie-eckleberry-hunt-jeckleberryhu/ Ep. 622 – “Under The Orange Blossoms” with Cindy Benezra (@CindyBenezra111): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-622-under-the-orange-blossoms-with-cindy-benezra-cindybenezra111/ 212 – “From a Mess to Amazing” with Trina Martin (@TrinaLMartin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/212-from-a-mess-to-amazing-with-trina-martin-trinalmartin/ Ep. 715 – “From Confronting Harassment to Closing Deals” with Susan Gold (@sgoldconsulting): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-715-from-confronting-harassment-to-closing-deals-with-susan-gold-sgoldconsulting/