S13 Episode 12 - Finding and Following Your True Passion with Brandice Daniel
The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast
Release Date: 11/25/2024
From Overlooked to Unforgettable: How to Stand Out and Own Your Career
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🚨 Why does hard work never seem to be enough? You're crushing it at your job. Delivering results. Yet somehow, you're still invisible when promotion conversations happen. Sound familiar? This week, Simone sits down with Lorraine Lee—LinkedIn's founding editor turned LinkedIn Learning powerhouse—who learned this lesson the hard way after being passed over for promotion despite years of excellence. Her response? She built the Epic Career Brand Framework that's now helped thousands go from overlooked to unforgettable. Here's what you'll discover: ✅ The #1 reason hard work alone...
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Claiming the Driver’s Seat: Transformative Mindset Shifts for Career Ownership
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This is it—the Season 15 finale. And if you've been waiting for a sign to take control of your career FINALLY—THIS IS IT. After 15 seasons and 200+ episodes, host Simone Morris is closing out this incredible chapter with the most important lesson of all: You are the driver of your career. Not your boss. Not the economy. Not "luck." YOU. In this powerful finale, Simone breaks down her game-changing framework from "52 Tips for Owning Your Career"—starting with the #1 step most people skip: claiming ownership. Because here's the truth: you can't steer what you...
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Eight Important Steps to Own Your Career and Thrive with Gratitude
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Welcome to this week’s episode of The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast! I’m your host, Simone E. Morris, and today’s episode is a heartfelt celebration of gratitude and growth as we reflect on seven incredible years of the show. With over 200 episodes under our belt, we take you behind the scenes—from the origins of the podcast, born out of the book “The Power of Owning Your Career,” to the powerful stories of leaders, personal milestones, and the lessons learned along the way. In this episode, Simone E. Morris looks back on her journey, shares the pivotal experiences that...
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The Layoff Playbook: Healing, Strategy & Ownership for Career Rebirth
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This week on the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, host Simone Morris interviews Steve Jaffe—San Diego native, veteran marketer, and author of The Layoff Journey. Steve’s story is a testament to resilience and reinvention, showing that setbacks can spark your greatest professional pivots. From launching his career in journalism to shaping iconic campaigns like “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas,” Steve enjoyed 25+ successful years in advertising, in-house marketing, and consulting before confronting—and thriving through—not one but four career layoffs. In this...
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Turning Challenge into Purpose: Harnessing Spiritual Intelligence to Own Your Career
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This week on the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, host Simone Morris interviews Dr. Yosi Amram—licensed clinical psychologist, CEO, leadership coach, and pioneering researcher in spiritual intelligence. From his decorated beginnings as an Israeli military leader to founding and taking two tech companies public in Silicon Valley, Dr. Amram’s career journey is a masterclass in growth, reinvention, and awakening. But it was a personal spiritual crisis—at the peak of his business success—that transformed his understanding of leadership, purpose, and fulfillment. In this insightful...
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Taking Ownership of Your Career Through Resilience, Adaptability, and Bold Leadership
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This week on the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, host Simone Morris sits down with Kai-Nneka Townsend—a leadership, resilience, and burnout consultant whose global career journey has shaped her mission to help high-pressure industries achieve sustainable success without sacrificing wellbeing. As the founder of Rise by KCL, Kai-Nneka Townsend draws on lived experience in international development, public health, and corporate leadership across Jamaica, the UK, and beyond. In this insightful episode, Kai-Nneka Townsend reveals how her childhood dream...
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Turning Change into Opportunity: Navigating Ageism and Owning Your Career
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This week on the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, host Simone Morris welcomes Keith Willis—leadership expert, entrepreneur, and Founder of Core Management Training. Keith’s journey is indicative of how careers thrive by intentional design, not by chance. Starting out as a U.S. Army Junior Officer, Keith made the leap to corporate America through the Cameron-Brooks Development & Preparation Program, a pivotal experience that shaped his passion for helping others own their career trajectories. Keith built an impressive resume with award-winning roles in sales and training at industry...
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Unlearning to Rise: Empowering Yourself to Take Career Risks and Thrive
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This week on the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, host Simone Morris welcomes Fadjanie Cadet, seasoned HR and inclusion strategist, author of "In First Place," and self-proclaimed Chief Change Experience Officer. Fadjanie's remarkable journey—from her upbringing as a first-generation Haitian American to leading talent engagement and culture transformation at top companies—offers essential lessons for those ready to take the wheel in their professional lives. Join Simone and Fajani for a heartfelt and practical conversation brimming with actionable tips. Fadjanie discusses how she...
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Turning Career Dreams Into Reality: Actionable Strategies to Own Your Professional Journey
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This week on the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, host Simone Morris welcomes Charlotte Dales, co-founder and CEO of Inclusively, for a lively and insightful discussion on charting your own course and building inclusive workplaces. Charlotte shares her remarkable journey—from banking at Deutsche Bank to starting successful companies and sparking positive change after being inspired by her cousin’s achievements. Tune in for actionable tips on handling rejection, planning bold career moves, leveraging technology for growth, and embracing a mindset that keeps you in the driver’s...
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How Introverts Can Take Calm Command Of Their Careers
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Welcome to another insightful episode of The Power of Owning Your Career podcast! This week, host Simone E. Morris is joined by Goldie Chan—dubbed “The Oprah of LinkedIn,” acclaimed author of Personal Branding for Introverts, and founder of the award-winning social strategy agency Warm Robots. In this vibrant conversation, Goldie shares her inspiring and unconventional career journey—from dreaming of being a classroom teacher, to running a fashion brand in her twenties, to ultimately becoming a marketing powerhouse and global keynote speaker with nearly half a million followers. Goldie...
info_outlineHost, Simone Morris, had the pleasure of chatting with Brandice Daniel, the incredible founder of Harlem's Fashion Row. Brandice shared her journey of relentless determination and how decision-making empowered her to transform setbacks into a platform for Black designers. We talked about the importance of a support system, finding purpose beyond oneself, and the vibrant, inspiring culture of Harlem. Her story is a testament to persistence and following your true passion.
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