Simone E. Morris
The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast
Take charge of your professional journey with "The Power of Owning Your Career." Host Simone E. Morris connects with accomplished leaders who've carved their own paths and built careers on their terms. Each episode reveals the real stories behind their success—the pivotal decisions, hard-won lessons, and strategies that propelled them forward. You'll gain actionable advice, curated resources, and leadership insights designed to help you take control and accelerate your career growth. This is your roadmap to becoming the architect of your own success.
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Simone E. Morris
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Dec 15, 2025
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Episodes
S5 Episode 9: Try Something New 27.10.2020 46:02
This week's guest is Subha Barry, President of Working Mother Media, overseeing Working Mother magazine, workingmother.com , Diversity Best Practices, the National Association for Female Executives, and Culture@Work . Subha shares her inspiring career journey with Simone. She talks about coming to the United States and bold career moves that continue to keep her in the driver's seat. Hear how s...
S5 Episode 8 - Pay Attention to Who Appreciates You 25.10.2020 37:00
Jennifer Brown, Inclusive Leadership Expert, Author, Podcaster, and more joins this week's Power of Owning Your Career Podcast. Jennifer tells Simone it's refreshing to revisit her career journey. She shares how paying attention to who appreciates you and also how your brand is perceived can be a game changer in your career. Jennifer and I talk about what made her leave her Corporate days behind a...
S5 Episode 7 - Execute Well & Have Your A-Team 18.10.2020 27:57
Patrina Dixon is a Personal Finance Expert, International Speaker, Award-Winning Author, and host of The Money Exchange Podcast. She has been featured in CNBC, Black Enterprise, Experian, Medium, and FOX61 and she is a 100 Women of Color alumna. She joins The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast this week to discuss her formula for owning a full time job for 27 years and a thriving business on the...
S5 Episode 6 - Take Your Voice Back 11.10.2020 21:08
Dr. Kelly Bullock Daugherty, CEO, Transitions Educational Consulting, LLC is this week's guest. Dr. Kelly tells Simone her career turning point that restored her voice. Hear how Dr. Kelly freed herself and embraced a new career chapter on her terms. Join us in this week's episode. Listen, subscribe, and share. Follow the show on Instagram (@pooycpodcast) and on LinkedIn . Connect with Dr. Kelly -...
S5 Episode 5 - Always Be Thinking Of What's Next 04.10.2020 33:51
Amy Waninger, CEO, Lead at any Level, Author, and Speaker is this week's guest. Amy tells Simone that she didn't always feel she was in the driver's seat for her career. Hear how Amy used her diversity as a competitive advantage in her career. Learn why Amy says you should always be thinking of what's next and what's that one thing that can't be taken away from you. Join us in this week's episode....
S5 Episode 4 - Own Your Journey 27.09.2020 22:36
We continue our feature on celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Social Activist Danielle Nava-Mijares joins The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast this week. Listen to Danielle's exciting career story with monumental responsibilities as she talks about how embracing opportunities really helped her to amass a 25+ year career on purpose. Danielle says yes, she's really driving the car and calls her...
S5 Episode 3 - Make an Impact 20.09.2020 27:42
Lucy Sorrentini, CEO and Founder of Impact Consulting, LLC joins The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast this week. You're in for a treat. We talk about how to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, how to stay resilient in your career, resources for winning in your career and more. You do not want to miss this fun and celebratory episode. In this delightful exchange, we discuss career tips listeners...
S5 Episode 2 - Release Yourself from the Prison of a Decision 13.09.2020 23:56
Cindy Constable, Business Transformation Coach, joins The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast this week. Cindy shares her inspiring career journey that includes 25 + years in the finance sector. We learn the about the power of saying YES to yourself in your career. Cindy says we must give ourselves permission to embrace decisions in our career. Grab a notebook and jot down tips of how to claim the...
S5 Episode 1 - Find a Super Mentor 06.09.2020 19:28
Alana Hill joins The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast for the kickoff of Season 5. She is an international change leadership expert, inspiring professionals to lead change in their lives and their organizations. Alana shares her secrets to career success reflecting on her engineering experiences, and advising listeners to hone in on their catalyst for change. Learn how a super mentor changed he...
S4 Episode 17 - Know When to Fire Your Boss 09.08.2020 54:23
In Episode 68, Simone takes a stroll down memory lane and pulls a never before listened to interview from the book, The Power of Owning Your Career. From Brooklyn to Rockstar Diversity and Inclusion Leader, Joe Santana shares his career story in this week's episode of the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast. Some of the Key takeaways: Hire coaches to help you along the way Get out of your own w...
S4 Episode 16 - Heal from Career Wounds and Move Forward 02.08.2020 12:12
Host Simone Morris talks about the origin of the Podcast and reads an excerpt of the book, The Power of Owning Your Career. Listen and get inspired today with motivation to continue to be in the driver's seat for your career. Send your career questions to smorris@simonemorris.com . Learn more about Simone: www.simonemorrisenterprises.org Connect with guests and other listeners on our LinkedIn Gr...
S4 Episode 15 - Live Boldly 26.07.2020 29:49
Kisha Zullo, founder of Women in Business Summit and Events of Joy joins this week's podcast. Kisha shares how she was raised continuously guides her in her business. She talks about the key to making a conscious decision for greatness. Learn her formula for owning her career. Pick up your weekly dose of career empowerment. Stay connected with Kisha on Linked In To join the after show conversat...
S4 Episode 14 - Give Yourself Opportunities to Shine 19.07.2020 41:35
Denise Hamilton is this week's guest for The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast. She is the Founder and CEO of WatchHerWork, a digital learning platform for professional women. Denise has been featured on NPR, Forbes, FOX, Huffington Post, CBS, NBC and on many other outlets. In this episode, Denise talks with Simone about how to be your best advocate, ideas for landing a sponsor, how to build re...
S4 Episode 13 - Say Yes to the Uncomfortable 12.07.2020 27:44
Denise Dagostino is this week's guest for The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast. Denise is a 30 year Human Resources Executive turned entrepreneur. She shares her advice for taking ownership of one's career. Listen as she gives us tips into having successful conversations with Human Resources. To join the after show conversation, visit https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12302055/ For questions/co...
S4 Episode 12- Jump Into the Sea of Uncertainty 07.07.2020 30:19
Aditya Guthey is an engineer by craft who worked his way up to becoming a senior engineer at companies like eBay and Verizon. With the inspiration from his wife, he later got certified as an executive coach. The path allowed him to uncover his potential as a rockstar speaker, winning third prize at the district championship and inspiring many others. He now delivers keynote speeches and coaches en...
S4 Episode 11 - Be the CEO of your Career 29.06.2020 37:01
Rod Colon joins The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast. Rod has a mix of experiences that includes 25 years in Corporate America as well as 20 plus years in his current role as an Entrepreneur/Career Strategist. In this episode, Rob shares his philosophy on being the CEO of your Career. He talks about the importance of networking, having the right team in place for success and how courage factors...
S4 Episode 10 - Connect the Dots 22.06.2020 29:14
Ellen Keithline Byrne holds a doctorate in Organizational Development and Change and has over 18 years of experience working both on a global learning and development team, and as a consultant servicing Fortune 500 companies. She is a Co-Founder of Her New Standard, a leadership development company for women. Ellen shares that she knew she was in the driver's seat for her career when she was in ea...
S4 Episode 9 - Slow Down to Speed Up 14.06.2020 35:20
Brian Olds, Founder, Black Speakers Network is this week's guest. Brian talks about how he seamlessly shifted from his 11 year career in Corporate America to overseeing a successful community based organization. Brian shares strategies for career success and his viewpoint on taking calculated risks for career success. To connect with Brian, reach him on LinkedIn or join the BSN Platform on Faceboo...
S4 Episode 8 - Chart Your Own Path 07.06.2020 25:26
Tanya Miller talks about how she moved from the back seat to the front seat in her career. She says her pivots include rebounding from 6 layoffs in 7 years. She learned from all her setbacks to pivot for career success. Join us for this week's episode. To reach Tanya, bit.ly/JOINFAM to join the TJMLLC fam and stay connected, plus 20% promo code for first order @ shop.tanyajmiller.com To join the...
S4 Episode 7 - Intersect Passion and Ability 01.06.2020 36:20
Organizational development consultant and career management/transition coach Whitnie Wiley joins The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast this week. Whitnie has an interesting career that includes engineer, attorney, and entrepreneur. She says she knew she was in the driver's seat when she dipped her toes in the entrepreneurial waters 25 years ago. It didn't go as planned but it didn't stop her fr...
Bonus Episode: Lean into Self Care for 2020 31.05.2020 7:58
Host Simone Morris talks about current times (Corona Virus / Racial Equity). How to reframe your career during this time? What should you do about the driver seat? Listen to this bonus episode.
S4 Episode 6 - Put Together A Strategic Plan 24.05.2020 24:49
Betty J. Hines is a Strategic Business Consultant who works primarily with CEOs and their Executive Management Teams in both the public and private sectors. However, many know her as a "Chief Collaborator," "Business Connector," "Women Business Advocate", and founder of W.E.W Women Elevating Women. Betty is this week's guest for The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast. She shares her strategies fo...
S4 Episode 5 - The Path to CEO 17.05.2020 36:40
Eric Pliner, CEO, YSC Consulting joins the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast in a live interview format. Eric shares his journey from Boston, MA to NYC with a myriad of experiences that have connected and landed him as CEO of a global leadership development company. Listen to this inspiring episode as Eric shares his career story, formula for owning his career, and tips for success. This is an e...
S4 Episode 4 - Work for Yourself 11.05.2020 28:33
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox is the guest for this week's Power of Owning Your Career Podcast. Bio: Avivah Wittenberg-Cox is a global expert on all things gender balance. She is the CEO of 20-first, a global consulting firm working with companies interested in capturing the competitive advantage of gender, nationality, and generational balance. Her ground-breaking thought leadership is accessible throug...
S4 Episode 3 - Find the Right Sounding Board 03.05.2020 38:47
Robbie Samuels is an Author, Keynote Speaker and Relationship Based Business Coach. He joins The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast this week to share his perspective on owning your career. Robbie talks about how to positively embrace risk as well as shifting up your goal setting strategies to improve results. Listen to this week's episode for your weekly dose of career empowerment. Connect with...
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