The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast

Welcome to the first episode of Season 12 of "The Power of Owning Your Career" podcast with your host, Simone Morris. In this episode, Simone shares her excitement for the new year and discusses the importance of being intentional about professional development. She emphasizes the need to set goals, track progress, and take the reins of your career journey. Simone also provides practical tips, suc...

In this special episode, host Simone Morris reflects on the on Season 11 as it comes to an end. She expresses her gratitude to the remarkable guests who graced the podcast this season and talks about what is coming up in Season 12. She also recommends top episodes for inspiration and invites everyone to explore her books for further career development.  With 181 episodes now available, there is a...

Welcome to another episode of "The Power of Owning Your Career"! In today's episode, Simone has the pleasure of hosting the dynamic and inspirational entrepreneur, Dawn Kelly. Dawn is the founder of The Nourish Spot, a fresh and healthy food and beverage brand. With over thirty years of experience as a PR executive in various industries and seven years as an entrepreneur, Dawn has a wealth of know...

Welcome to this episode of The Power of Owning Your Career podcast! In today's episode, our host Simone Morris sits down with Sheryl Green, a mental health speaker and author. Sheryl shares her journey of discovering her true passion and finding her purpose as a mental health advocate.  From wanting to be an FBI profiler to working in customer service and tech support, Sheryl's career path took un...

In this week's episode, our host, Simone Morris, is joined by the incredible Nancy Di Dia. Nancy is not only a dear friend of Simone's, but she is also featured in Simone's book, "The Power of Owning Your Career." During their conversation, Nancy shares insights into her career rewiring journey. After a successful corporate career spanning over 35 years, Nancy made the courageous decision to launc...

Today, we have a special episode for you as Simone takes the stage solo, sharing her wisdom and insights on the importance of making time to work on your career. She stresses the need to prioritize professional development and not leave the journey of your career to chance or the influence of others. But that's not all. In this episode, Simone also pays tribute to the late David Kim - a remarkable...

In this episode, host, Simone Morris, delves into a fascinating conversation with Ramon Ray, the publisher of Zoneofgenius.com. Ramon is a seasoned entrepreneur who has started five companies and sold three of them. His wealth of experience and expertise in the field of entrepreneurship is truly inspiring. During their conversation, Ramon shares valuable insights on taking control of your career....

Welcome to this week's episode of The Power of Owning Your Career podcast. In today's episode, Simone chats with guest, Jona Shook, the founder and CEO of Infinity Music Therapy. Jona is a nationally board certified music therapist, working with children and adults of all ages and abilities.  She shares her inspiring journey of how she found her passion for using music to help individuals, particu...

Welcome to another episode of The Power of Owning Your Career podcast! Today Simone has the privilege of speaking with Christopher Bylone, a global data-centered belonging practitioner and the global head of belonging at Krispy Kreme. Christopher shares his insights on taking ownership of your career and being true to yourself in the workplace. They dive into the importance of being in the driver'...

In this episode of "The Power Of Owning Your Career Podcast," Simone welcomes an inspiring guest, Rumee Singh, Co-Founder of Rahat/Rumsan, a UNICEF Innovation Fund portfolio startup. Rumee shares her journey from growing up in Nepal to making her mark in the United States and then returning to Nepal to make a positive impact there. She emphasizes the importance of being present in career decisions...

In Season 11, Episode 3 of "The Power Of Owning Your Career" podcast, Simone's special guest is Lisa Csencsits, Director, Human Resource, Leadership and DEI Professional Programs for The Scheinman Institute at Cornell University, ILR. In this enlightening episode, Lisa shares her career journey and the invaluable investment she made in her own education. She emphasizes the critical importance of a...

In Season 11, Episode 2 of "The Power of Owning Your Career" podcast hosted by Simone Morris, the spotlight is on Rebecca Wilson, the accomplished Managing Director of 20/20 Foresight Executive Search. With an impressive background at Citibank, HSBC, and Lehman Brothers, Rebecca delves into her career journey, revealing pivotal choices such as opting for business school over law school. She talks...

In the inaugural episode of Season 11 of "The Power Of Owning your Career Podcast," host Simone Morris sits down with Fran Hauser, an accomplished Author, Keynote Speaker, and Start-up Investor, to delve into a captivating discussion about Fran's remarkable career journey. The episode is an insightful exploration of Fran's evolution from her distinguished corporate role as President of Digital at...

Join Simone as she looks back at Season 10 and celebrates the guests that shared their unique career journeys.  As she closes out the 10th Season of The Power of Owning Your Own Podcast, Simone encourages you to join her in celebrating your own successes in your career journey.  She shares highlights from her book, 52 Tips to Owning Your Career ,  where she dedicates a chapter to celebrating your...

Host, Simone Morris checks in with a Real Talk episode this week.  She shares tips and strategies straight out of her newest book, 52 Tips For Owning Your Career , that you can use today in your career journey.  If you are having challenges staying in the driver's seat in your career, you are not alone, we all struggle from time to time and Simone can help you find your way. Don't miss this episod...

DEI specialist, coach, and international keynote speaker, Farzana Nayani, joins Simone this week on the podcast. Farzana and Simone have a delightful conversation about the importance of embracing your differences in your career. Farzana says that being authentic has been a game changer for her career.  She finds that LinkedIn is a great resource to amplify your voice. They talk about the impetus...

To celebrate Women's History Month, Simone is re-sharing her episode with Charanya Kannan from Season 6, an inspiring guest who leads Global Customer Insights and Strategy at a FinTech Company. Charanya shares her career progression from India, South Korea, Boston, and Silicon Valley and how she moved from being subservient to finding her voice and embracing feminism.  We are celebrating women's s...

Carolyn Vermont, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County, drops by the podcast to share career gems.  She talks about choosing her passion over money and how it yielded dividends for career success. She discusses strategies to be a better networker. Hear how Carolyn has built mentoring relationships over the years that have been instrumental to her career success. Listen to this we...

For the first time on The Power Of Owning Your Career podcast, Simone welcomes 2 guests to the show.  Rich Kuepper & Sarah Harper are partners and co-founders of LEADing Human, a corporate learning and development company. They share their personal career journeys along with the value of a partnership.  Rich and Sarah talk about helping others find and achieve their potential and discuss books and...

Simone is delighted to welcome successful CEO, business owner, public speaker, mentor and advocate against domestic and family violence, Elena Gosse to the podcast. She shares her journey from being an actress in Russia to a business CEO in Australia. Elena talks about changing careers and reinventing herself, ending up in the driver's seat of her life and her career. Her biggest tip is to "be you...

Join Simone this week for a Real Talk episode where she talks about Season 10 and what to expect along with sharing tips from her new book, 52 Tips For Owning Your Career .  Be sure to check out the podcast Linked In Group  and let Simone know what career questions you have and topics you want to hear about in future podcasts. Learn more about Simone's upcoming Career Acceleration Mastermind that...

Simone welcomes Tiffany Cheng, Founder of Inspire My Day, to the podcast. Tiffany stops by to share how she maneuvered out of middle management. She shares her career journey with us. Her tips include: Stop complaining about career woes and management challenges. Find the positives and surround yourself with a community that embraces positivity. Say yes to experiences that stretch you. In Tiffany'...

Kareem dropped by to help us celebrate Season 10 of the podcast. His key tips included being vocal about your dreams, saying yes to opportunities, and being intentional about living your mission, vision, and values. Kareem says equity is key, so keep that in mind as you consider career opportunities. Among the books he shared was the Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo. Listen to our season opener and share...

Join Simone as she wraps up this Season with a look back at the episodes and guests with their amazing career stories and all the valuable advice and tips for career success. Simone shares some of the highlights of the season and ways to follow and connect with her to let her know who you would like to hear from in Season 10.  The podcast will be returning in 2023 with more great episodes. Until t...

Steve Hughes joins Simone Morris on The Power Of Owning Your Career Podcast. Steve is a Certified Speaking Professional and author who helps people look and sound smart every time they talk. Steve tells how he ended up with his "unexpected career". He also shares 3 key ingredients to his career growth: taking smart risks, saying "yes" appropriately, and listening to those offering support and guid...