From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Embracing the Power of Audacious Love with Simone Ross
On this episode host Christy Belz welcomes Simone Ross, a dynamic leader and CEO of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Simone embarked on a transformative journey from navigating panic attacks and a challenging marriage to embracing her power through self-discovery and second chances to pursue a mission of audacious love and empowerment.She shares her personal and professional evolution, reflecting on her experiences with microaggressions and systemic obstacles as a woman of color in corporate leadership positions. Alongside her executive role, Simone is an entrepreneur, having co-founded three businesses focused on breaking barriers for women and people of color in the corporate sector. Simone’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of second chances.
key takeaways
- Understanding DEI as essential to innovation and economic growth, rather than just a compliance issue.
- The transformation that occurs when you realize your power to shape your future through personal choice and accountability.
- Simone Ross’s journey from experiencing systemic violence in corporate America to becoming a beacon of change through her leadership roles and consultancy.
- The importance of embracing challenges and using them as catalysts for personal and professional reinvention.
- Insight into how women, especially women of color, can navigate and dismantle barriers within traditional business systems.