Dream Big Podcast with Bob Goff and Friends

Our good friend, Bryan Norman, hops on the Writing Room today. If you enjoy any of Bob's books, Bryan's fingerprints have been on them. Bryan is a sought after literary agent who plays numerous roles in the world of writing. Today he shares great insights on crafting a compelling book, capturing the attention of editors, building your author platform and achieving your spot on bookstore shelves.  Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes More about Bryan

I’m so glad Sarah hopped on the Dream Big Podcast with me this week. She is a Nashville-based, catholic worship leader with the kindest heart. I was introduced to her music through a friend of mine and haven’t stopped listening since. In this episode, we unpack the significance of how our upbringings have shaped us into who we are, then jump over to chatting a bit about the importance of having intentional friendships. Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Sarah: @skroger Sarah’s Music: sarahkroger.com

A long-time friend, who I like to call Brickell, is on the podcast today! Scott is the Founder and President of Brickhouse Entertainment and has been the manager for numerous artists over the course of his career. He took loads of wisdom from his past three decades of artist management and compiled it all into his new book, The Business Behind the Song: Navigating a Career in the Music Industry. Brickell does a great job of reminding us how everyone has a book inside of them, even when they don't think they're capable. Grab your pen and tune in! Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes Follow Scott: @scott_brickell Grab Scott's Book: a.co/d/gvRws0w

My long time pal Kristian Stanfill joins us this week! Kristian exudes kindness, optimism, and the kind of wild generosity that would literally give you the shirt off his back. He’s a singer/songwriter located in Atlanta, GA where he is the worship pastor at Passion City Church. Today we chat about what it looks like to be him these days, the why behind his solo album: Make It Out Alive and finding the balance while creating meaningful projects.  Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kristian: @kpstanfill Discover Krisitan's Music

Jenny Nuccio is the Founder and CEO of Imani Collective - a social enterprise and holistic women's empowerment program in Mombasa, Kenya, committed to breaking generational poverty. Having grown up in Texas, Jenny and her family now call Kenya home. As an integral part of her Kenyan community for 10 years, her life's mission is to unleash greatness in women, locally and globally, through collaboration and equitable opportunities. Her newest book, "Let It Be Wild", is inspired by the roots of Imani Collective and shares her journey of discovering and nurturing her wild soul that led to starting the business - inviting the reader along for the ride and challenging them to awaken their own wild soul. Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes Follow Jenny: @jennynuccio Grab her new book: jennynuccio.com

What an episode we have in store for today! My friend Micah Tyler joins us this week. Micah's journey from a sausage delivery driver to a successful musician with record deals, awards, and viral videos showcases his unwavering faith and dedication. His impact on younger audiences and relatable songs define his purpose in ministry. He ventured into the writing scene and released a new book titled, "Walking Free: Taking Small Steps to a Big God", that released just this year! I hope you enjoy today's episode.  Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Micah: @micahtylermusic Order Micah's Book: micahtyler.com

My friend Tasha joins us on the podcast today! She is a contemporary Christian musician who finds her identity and purpose in her personal relationship with Jesus. After four years touring as a backup vocalist for Katy Perry, Tasha was first named one of Billboard’s Top 5 female Christian artists of 2020 on the heels of her breakthrough single, “Into The Sea (It’s Gonna Be OK)". Tasha has her Master’s in Divinity from King’s Seminary in Southern California and is a seasoned worship leader. In 2022, she launched her new online show, Boundless, with K-LOVE OnDemand. Publishing in 2023, "Look What You’ve Done: The Lies We Believe & The Truth That Sets Us Free" is her first book. A Dove Award-nominated artist, Tasha Layton, tours with artists such as Danny Gokey, Jordan Feliz, and TobyMac Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Tasha: @tashalayton Order Tasha's Newest Book, "Look What You've Done"

Christine Caine joins me on the podcast today. You may hear me refer to her as 'Chris' in this episode, but that's just how great of a friend she is to me. She goes by her nickname! When she's not off spending time with her family or scaling mountains, she keeps herself busy as a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Her newest book "Don't Look Back: Getting Unstuck and Moving Forward with Passion and Purpose" was released on May 9th. Grab a copy today! Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Christine: @christinecaine Purchase her newest book: christinecaine.com/dontlookback

Laura McKowen is the author of the bestselling memoir, "We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life". In 2020, she founded The Luckiest Club, a global sobriety support community. She lives with her daughter and partner in Boston. Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes Follow Laura: @laura_mckowen Learn more about Laura and purchase her latest book "Push Off From Here" at lauramckowen.com

My dear friend Roma Downey joins me on the podcast today! Roma is an Emmy-nominated actress, producer and New York Times bestselling author who has been creating inspirational content for twenty-five years. Today we talk about memories, her newest book “Be An Angel” and the simple joys hidden in everyday life. Upon the release of her book, Roma is also a producer on a recent movie “On a Wing and a Prayer” that is now available for streaming.  Follow Bob: @bobgoff Follow Roma: @romadowney Purchase Roma’s new book, “Be An Angel”