The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast

This episode Simone welcomes Genisha Metcalf to the podcast. Genisha Metcalf is a DEI and social impact strategist specializing in diversity and inclusion leadership training and building institutional partnerships.  She has trained hundreds of corporate, nonprofit and community leaders in fundraising strategies, community engagement and culturally responsive practices. Genisha shares her career j...

Join Simone in this episode as she revisits highlights of the podcast through past seasons and offers tips to leverage to level up in your career.  Simone talks about the Why behind the podcast. She started the podcast to provide access to inspirational leaders who share their career journeys. In addition, Simone says it was an opportunity to provide career tips to the masses. We all want to learn...

Simone welcomes Mompreneur, Lindsay Arakelian Grega to the show. Listen to Lindsay's story of perseverance as she started her own ice cream business during the pandemic. She tells Simone about the local resources she tapped into on her journey.  You can connect with Lindsay at lindsayshandmade.com How to Stay Focused on Your Career  ↪️ Have a Free Career Breakthrough Conversation With Simone ↪️Sta...

Meena Aithal joins the podcast to share how she turned a debilitating career and accident into finding incredible joy in her career. Learn which resources allowed her to transform her life and career. Find out why she thinks life coaches are pivotal to career success. Join us in this week's episode of The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast. How to Stay Focused on Your Career  ↪️ Have a Free Caree...

Motivational speaker and author, Adam Smiley Poswolsky joins Simone today for a wonderful conversation. Adam talks about finding your tribe and building community because "you can't do this alone".  You can find Adam's career resources at: https://smileyposwolsky.com/resources#books2 How to Stay Focused on Your Career  ↪️ Have a Free Career Breakthrough Conversation With Simone ↪️Stay inspired by...

Simone launches Season 8 of the podcast with Ronice Latta. Ronice and Simone talk about vulnerability and mentorship in this episode. Learn how Ronice went about healing after a 26 year career divorce. What strategies saved her and empowered her to begin a new career path. Listen to our new episode today. Connect with Ronice on social media or visit www.newlevelswithRonice.com 

Simone welcomes author, speaker, entrepreneur, and business advisor Fred Joyal to this week's podcast for an inspiring conversation about being bold and taking chances. He shares his story of overcoming shyness to create pivotal moments in his career by pushing into his discomfort zone. How to Stay Focused on Your Career  ↪️ Have a Free Career Breakthrough Conversation With Simone ↪️Stay inspired...

This week, we are pleased to have Natasha Bowman, CEO of Performance Renew, Mental Health Advocate, Speaker, and a top voice on the LinkedIn platform. In Simone's interview with Natasha, she describes the many twists and turns in her career from Corporate America to Entrepreneurship to Mental Health Advocate. Natasha shares how her vulnerability superpower has allowed her to build a brand that's s...

Simone shares 3 tips to lean into gratitude and self care in this episode. Not only does she share resources but she also discusses the 3 year podcast journey and lessons she's gleaned from the experience. Did you know we have 124 episodes that you can take advantage of? Simone encourages you with tips on how to stay in the driver's seat in this episode. Resources mentioned: ➡️Ingrid Arredondo - w...

Author, teacher, entrepreneur and music executive, June Archer joins Simone on this week's episode. June shares his journey from boy band member to entrepreneur highlighting the importance of networking and the power of giving to others. He and Simone have an amazing conversation about following the road signs to embrace your passion. Don't miss this episode... and there is a special offering at t...

Simone interviews Sylvie di Giusto, a keynote speaker and author with a multicultural background, in this week's episode. Sylvie and Simone have a delightful conversation about being in the driver's seat. Sylvie described her pivotal moment when she left Germany for America. Discussions center around the importance of risk-taking, branding, and more. Sylvie shares resources for honing in on our un...

On this week's episode, you'll hear from Simone as she catches up with listeners highlighting moments where she embraced the driver's seat in her career.  She will inspire you to be intentional, stay focused on the bigger picture and lean into your interests as you plan for success.   Simone talks about the upcoming Virtual My Life My Way Retreat that's happening on November 12th. Listeners are en...

Paycheck to Purpose Author and Radio Personality, Ken Coleman joins Simone this week to share his career story. Learn how Ken got a God Hug that clarified his path. He says we must ask questions, put ourselves out there, and keep showing up to find out what we are meant to do.  He talks about the cycle of intentionality and how his hunger to learn kept him moving through his career path. You don't...

Simone is joined by "Chief Meaningful Work Officer", Lynn George on this week's episode. Lynn shares her journey from waiting for others to recognize her, to taking control of her own career.  She and Simone talk about finding your purpose and bringing out your brilliance.   Resources discussed during the show: Toastmasters.org The Power of Choice by Michael C. Hyter What To Do Next? Connect with...

This week, Simone welcomes Vanessa Rosado, Head of Brand Strategy for tech company, Venture Fuel. Vanessa explains the zig and zag in her career and how a chance meeting at a career fair forever changed her career trajectory. She shares how she's said yes to opportunities that have taken her all over the world to drive brand transformation. Vanessa says we must stay open and prepared, welcome netw...

Join Simone Morris for a Hispanic Heritage Month Feature episode with Ramon Peralta of Peralta Design. Ramon founded Peralta Design after an employment setback. Join us as we explore the importance of building your career brand. Ramon shares how he built his own brand through helping others and discloses his "key ingredients" to success. Find out how Ramon celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month person...

It's Hispanic Heritage Month ( Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana )! We are celebrating by re-releasing our interview with Lucy Sorrentini, CEO and Founder of Impact Consulting, LLC. You're in for a treat. Lucy shares: Ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Tips for staying resilient in your career Resources for winning in your career You do not want to miss this fun and celebratory episode. ...

In this episode, Simone opens up the 52 Tips For Owning Your Career Book to share career gems with her listeners. Join Simone as she unpacks the power of claiming your career. Learn why she believes you should say YES to your career! Learn how to silence negative brain chatter and lean into your inner champion. Stay empowered and in the driver's seat by listening to this episode of The Power of Ow...

Simone visits Jamaica (virtually) in this episode that features Desrine McFarlane. Desrine and Simone chat about her global experiences and how she was determined to be a standout no matter what she did in her career. Learn how she used her influential skills to get team members onboard with her brilliance. Today, she is in the driver's seat following her passion and running her own Human Resource...

In this episode, Simone sits down with Financial Strategist, Melissa Houston to discuss how she helps others to become the CEO in their lives. Melissa is a Certified Professional Accountant with over 20 years of experience.   She is also a regular contributor at Forbes.com and the host of The Business Society podcast.   Melissa shares the impetus for starting her own business. She talks how she ju...

Badass CEO, trial attorney, TEDx speaker, author, and podcast host Kelly Charles Collins is this week's guest on The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast. She says she had visions of being a truck driver and bank lady but detoured to being a top attorney. Listen to her courageous story as she tells us how she assumed the driver's seat position. She talks about learning to stop playing footsies and...

LaTanya Langley serves as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at BIC®. She has global responsibility for managing all legal matters for BIC's largest business unit, Supply Chain, and leads Anti-Corruption compliance. I'm delighted to welcome her to the podcast to share her career story. LaTanya talks to us about the importance of building a network of allies and the power of o...

In the Season 7 opener, host Simone Morris welcomes the audience back by reflecting on a much-needed break. She shares lessons for leveling up in your career. Simone says we must make time for these 4 things. Listen in and take notes for your weekly dose of career empowerment. Resources mentioned: WBENC WeThrive Program Bank of America Women's Entrepreneurship Program Inclusion School Excuses Bego...

In this bonus episode, Simone talks about when driver's pivot and gift themselves with a break. Hear about what's coming in the next chapter of the podcast and when new episodes will air. Find out how you can stay connected with Simone this summer. Reach Simone - www.connectwithsimone.com . Have your career breakthrough at www.careerbreakthroughcall.com .  Connect with the show on LinkedIn - https...

Darlene Hill is the CEO and Owner of The Leyda Group, a Coaching Consulting firm. She is this week's guest for The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast. Darlene shares her career story and highlights her three Cs (Courage, Confidence, and Commitment) strategy to accelerate career success. She talks about what pivotal moment made her notice the writing on the wall and subsequently enter a new career...