Best Simone E. Morris Podcasts (2025)

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Oliver Postgate 27:39

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"Postgate's work is deep inside me and I think that's true for so many of my generation...His work represents nothing less than a touchstone for our national imagination and in that sense it's profoundly important" Andrew Davenport, writer, composer, and creator of Teletubbies and In the Night Garden, nominates Oliver Postgate, who, along with his …

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Taking Ownership of Your Career Through Resilience, Adaptability, and Bold Leadership 34:19

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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 d…

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Sylvia Plath 27:06

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Lucy Jones, author of Matrescence, chooses the writer Sylvia Plath. Sylvia Plath was a precocious, prize-winning child,. Her mother had high expectations for her. Her father had died when she was 8 (but could have been saved if only he'd gone to see a doctor). When she was well, Plath was energetic, fun, bright, attractive, funny and incredibly sma…

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Turning Change into Opportunity: Navigating Ageism and Owning Your Career 35:37

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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 throug…

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Elizabeth Day on Hatshepsut 27:40

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"One of the things that she claimed was that her mother had been impregnated by the sun god Amon-Ra."Elizabeth Day's interest in the female pharaoh Hatshepsut was sparked by a trip to Egypt less than a year ago. What intrigued her was how this woman survived and thrived as ruler in a traditionally male role. Joining her in discussion is Professor J…

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Unlearning to Rise: Empowering Yourself to Take Career Risks and Thrive 32:41

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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 tra…

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Comedian Stewart Lee on Derek Bailey 30:43

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"The area I mostly work in is generally known as free - the free music area. And free is one of those four letter words, like rock or jazz or punk maybe. It started out meaning something." Derek Bailey Born in 1930 in Sheffield, Bailey worked as a session musician in dance bands and orchestras before turning his back on that world. Free improvisati…

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Turning Career Dreams Into Reality: Actionable Strategies to Own Your Professional Journey 26:07

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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 sparkin…

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Jock Stein, first British football manager to win the European Cup 27:41

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Jock Stein, first British football manager to win the European Cup, picked by composer Sir James MacMillan and aided by Jock Stein’s biographer, Archie MacPherson. Jock Stein was manager of Celtic FC when they won the European Cup in Lisbon in 1967. He later died while managing Scotland in a world cup qualifier against Wales – the date, September 1…

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How Introverts Can Take Calm Command Of Their Careers 40:59

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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 inspiri…

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Benjamin Franklin 26:59

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Matthew Parris heads to the house where Benjamin Franklin lived for almost 17 years to meet banker and philanthropist John Studzinski. Franklin was born in Boston when it was still a part of the British empire, ran away to Philadelphia and lodged near Charing Cross at 36 Craven Street in London for over a decade. He was an agent for the Pennsylvani…

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Unlock Career Success: 9 Powerful Tips for Season 15 19:39

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🎉 Welcome to Season 15! Ready to take control of your career and accelerate your professional growth? In this milestone premiere episode, discover nine actionable strategies that will transform your professional journey—including the game-changing power of betting on yourself. Whether you're seeking more confidence, planning a career pivot, or look…

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Miles Jupp on JL Carr, author of A Month in the Country 27:28

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"I find his novels extraordinarily beautiful .. and they're an excellent length." Miles Jupp picks an author he loves, but knows little about. JL Carr was born in Yorkshire and was a teacher, mapmaker, and an eccentric. Joining the comedian in studio to discuss Carr is a man who knew him well - DJ Taylor - who paints a picture of a man who hated Lo…

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Helen Castor on Richard II 27:37

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Today's great life is possibly more famous as a Shakespearean character - King Richard II who was deposed by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke in 1399. He's been chosen by historian Helen Castor, author of The Eagle and the Hart, who shines a light on what really happened towards the end of his reign. Also helping is Professor Emma Smith who explains wh…

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DJ Deb Grant on John Prine 26:51

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DJ Deb Grant picks US mailman turned country-folk singer John Prine, whose beautiful songs captured the world in which he lived. Bob Harris, who first met him on the Old Grey Whistle Test, adds to the conversation. "I came to know him through him speaking about his own music - it's his character, his personality and his attitude that I fell for," s…

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Sir Seretse Khama, first president of Botswana 27:43

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Seretse Khama was born in 1921 in Bechuanaland when it was still a British Protectorate. In 1966 he became Botswana's first president. In between he married a white Londoner, Ruth Williamson, was exiled by the British, and made to renounce his interest in succeeding as head of the Bangwato. It's an extraordinary and notable life, and he's been nomi…

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Emily Williamson, co-founder of the RSPB 27:32

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For over a hundred years no one thought too much about the origins of the RSPB, but among its founders was a woman in Didsbury opposed to the use of feathers in fashionable hats. Emily Williamson was outraged by the widespread slaughter of egrets and the crested grebe. She had tried to join the all-male British Ornithological Union, and when that f…

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Tina Turner 27:43

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Rock Icon Tina Turner proposed by the actress and author Rebecca Humphries. Tina Turner began life as Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, joining Ike Turner's band in St Louis at the age of 17. Her presence, her performances and her voice captivated audiences, but this is really a story of triumph over abuse. After she left Ike Turner with noth…

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Finding Your North Star: Faith, Resilience, and Career Ownership 29:59

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Welcome to another powerful episode of The Power of Owning Your Career podcast! Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to pivot from a successful corporate path to building your own empire, all while navigating life's biggest challenges? This week, host Simone E. Morris interviews the phenomenal Dr. Cree Scott—founder and CEO of Serenity Psy Co…

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Raymond Blanc on Professor Nicholas Kurti 27:39

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The chef Raymond Blanc nominates his mentor and friend, the physicist Professor Nicholas Kurti.Kurti was born in Hungary but fled to Oxford when Hitler came to power. Pushing the frontiers of low-temperature physics during his career, he went on to create‘molecular gastronomy’ in retirement. Raymond Blanc approached Kurti after a lecture the profes…

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Embracing Discomfort and Asking Bold Questions to Own Your Career 35:06

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Are you feeling stuck in your career, wondering how to truly take the reins and drive your own destiny? In this powerful episode of The Power of Owning Your Career, host Simone E. Morris sits down with the brilliant Amira Barger, Executive Vice President and Head of DEI Advisory at Edelman and author of the upcoming, must-read book, The Price of Ni…

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Dervla Murphy, author of the classic Full Tilt 27:38

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At the age of 10 Dervla Murphy was given an atlas and a bicycle, and so began an adventurous life. Her account of a journey to India became a classic called Full Tilt but she also went to Cuba, Ethiopia and the Andes where our guest first met her in a doss house. Hilary Bradt is the founder of the Bradt Travel Guides and is picking Dervla Murphy as…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Reclaiming Your Power Through Self-Leadership 27:19

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Take control of your career path! In this vibrant episode of The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, Simone E. Morris interviews Elizabeth Lotardo, a renowned consultant, LinkedIn Learning instructor, Harvard Business Review contributor, and author of the new book Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning and Opportunities in the Job You Already Ha…

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Ned Ludd mythical leader of the Luddites 27:43

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We don't even know if Ned Ludd was real, but perhaps that was the point. "You could say he was everyone and no one - and that's what made him so terrifying for the authorities." Leader of the Luddites, who often signed letters and proclamations Ned Ludd, he is shown in one engraving wearing mismatched shoes and a blue polka dot dress, suggesting a …

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Richey Edwards of The Manic Street Preachers 27:40

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Richey was, beautiful says Cummins, a natural icon and a gift to photograph. He also believes his writing has been overshadowed by the fact of his disappearance in 1995. "I think nobody has looked beyond that for quite a long time.” Manic Street Preachers biographer, Simon Price, also knew Richey Edwards and says he was "the most intelligent rock s…

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Purpose, Strategy, and Building Limitless Careers 30:22

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Episode Overview: Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Power of Owning Your Career podcast! This week, host Simone Morris sits down with the dynamic Jackie Grice, speaker, bestselling co-author, and CEO who built a multimillion-dollar transportation company from the ground up. Jackie shares her remarkable journey, including transitioning fro…

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Benny Hill 27:28

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Biography show in which the guest picks someone they admire. Benny Hill is a thorny choice but playwright Jonathan Maitland is determined that - despite accusations of sexism and racism later in his career - Britain's most successful comedian deserves a second look. Benny was fired by Thames TV in 1989. "The show was past its sell-by date," was the…

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Escaping Toxic Work Environments and Building Career Resilience 24:30

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Welcome to another insightful episode of the Power of Owning Your Career podcast! This week, host Simone Morris sits down with the ever-authentic Jeff Davis, award-winning author, professional speaker, consultant, and mental health advocate. Known as "Mr. Mountaintop" for his deep insights and realness, Jeff returns to the show to discuss his upcom…

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Maggi Hambling picks muse and lover Henrietta Moraes 27:35

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“Henrietta's eyes looked into one's soul at the same time exposing her own. She posed for me most Mondays for the last seven months until two days before she died.” In a raw and very funny opener to the new series of Great Lives, painter and sculptor Maggi Hambling chooses someone she knew extremely well - her lover Henrietta Moraes. Born in India,…

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How Motherhood Reshapes Ambition and Purpose in Your Career 27:14

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Welcome to this week's episode of The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast! Today, Simone E. Morris is joined by the inspiring Dr. Anne Welsh—a psychologist, executive coach, and consultant dedicated to empowering women leaders and supporting working parents. With a rich background at Harvard and deep expertise in maternal mental health, Dr. Welsh s…

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Harriet Harman on Maria Callas 27:57

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The legendary opera star Maria Callas was lauded for her magnetic stage presence and extraordinary vocal range. Born in New York in 1923 to Greek immigrant parents, she moved with her mother and sister to Greece aged 13. In 1939 she attended the Athens Conservatoire where she embarked on a rigorous vocal training in the Italian "bel canto" traditio…

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Designing Your Career for Impact: Lessons in Leadership and Growth 27:21

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Welcome back to The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast! In this episode, host Simone Morris sits down with technology executive Irina Dymarsky, a trailblazer known for leading complex, transformative initiatives and currently serving as the head of IT at Avixa. Irina opens up about her career journey—from a childhood ambition of becoming a busines…

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Recognizing Your Worth and Self Advocacy 38:59

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Welcome back to The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast! In this special encore episode, host Simone Morris revisits a powerful conversation with Bhavna Bartholf, a trailblazing leader who spent over two decades at Microsoft and is now Executive Vice President of Commercial Sales and Strategy at another top organization. Bhavna takes us on an inspi…

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How to Command Any Room and Boost Your Career with Confidence 24:43

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In an engaging return to The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, Simone Morris reconnects with the brilliant Bridgett McGowen, renowned for her expertise in communication and presentation skills. This episode is packed with invaluable insights on how to own your professional narrative in today's competitive landscape. Simone and Bridgett delve int…

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Kate Raworth on Donella Meadows 27:56

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Born in Illinois in 1941, Dana Meadows studied Chemistry and Molecular Biology, before turning her back on a post doc position at Harvard, to pursue environmentalism. She joined her husband Dennis Meadows as part of the team working on Professor Jay Forester's World3 computer model of the world economy at MIT and wrote the report on the results of …