On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker, CEO and award winning diversity and inclusion leader, and her best friend, Simone E. Morris. Bridgett and Simone discuss what speaks success, tech checks, Simone's speaking topics, and more!

To schedule Simone for a high-impact DEI speaking engagement, visit www.simonemorris.com, and to engage Simone and her team for coaching, consulting, or training in the areas of DEI and inclusive leadership, visit www.simonemorrisenterprises.org 

1:30

First presentation vs. now, what does Simone E. Morris know now she wishes she knew then?

4:08

Presentation musts.

9:45

What type of presentation does Simone like the most and why?

15:10

What Simone E. Morris speaks on.

19:58

Big mistakes that speakers make.

23:45

A question for Bridgett.

27:13

One last tip on how to own the microphone.

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