“You have control over your career.”

In this clip, Kimberly challenges the traditional mindset that success comes from waiting to be recognized for hard work. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of actively steering your career with your personal strategy.

Kimberly explains how most company career plans are designed to serve the organization, not the individual. She shares her approach to guiding clients in building strategies that align with their goals—whether financial, status-based, or industry-specific—while leaving room for unexpected opportunities.

This clip is a powerful reminder to take charge of your career and plan with intention.

“My largest client had $14 million in their checking account, but I also had clients who overdrafted every day. I saw the whole gamut.”

In this clip, Kimberly shares the pivotal moment when she chose happiness over everything else in her career. After an unforgettable (and hilarious) encounter with a client, she realized the importance of aligning work with joy and purpose.

She reflects on her transition to higher education, making intentional career moves, and leaning into what truly made her happy. Kimberly offers insights on finding fulfillment and handling challenges by connecting with work you genuinely respect and enjoy.

"I think there are a lot of things in life that we don’t get taught how to do. We have to learn through trial by fire and experience."

Kimberly reflects on her passion for talent development and the challenges women and people of color face in navigating their careers. She highlights how delayed preparation often leads to missed opportunities and underemployment.

Her mission is to equip professionals with practical, reusable tools to build success at every career stage. Hear how her strategies help clients achieve lasting growth and overcome systemic barriers.

Learn from Kimberly Brown, a career and leadership expert, as she helps you navigate the workplace, earn more money, and establish yourself as an industry leader.

“No one is ever going to share your skills and experience better than you. They can try, but it’s your experience. You have to get comfortable talking about your skills, your interests, your passions, and your goals, because that’s the only way you’re able to create opportunities for yourself.”

Kimberly Brown is a career and leadership expert whose mission is to help professionals navigate the world of work, make more money, and position themselves as industry leaders.

With over a decade of experience in career services within higher education, Kimberly built her company, Brown Leadership, to help individuals and organizations alike unlock their full potential. She works with professionals to develop winning strategies for career advancement and collaborates with companies to bridge skills gaps, cultivate leadership excellence, and foster cultures that inspire long-term growth and success.

In June 2021, Kimberly debuted her transformative book, “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll Love”—a practical guide praised for its actionable insights and empowering strategies.

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Reinvention isn’t automatic—it’s intentional. In this clip, Kevin Bourne and Naomi Haile unpack the mindset that drives Kevin to embrace change, even in life’s toughest seasons.

Reflecting on moments when he’s hit rock bottom and rebuilt—whether restarting in Ottawa or returning to Toronto—Kevin shares: “I’ve been through so many restarts, fallen, and gotten back up, that I can always see the good in the bad.” For him, short-term discomfort is a small price to pay for long-term growth.

Naomi offers a fresh perspective: “So many people focus on the inconvenience rather than the opportunity.” Kevin’s unwavering faith in God and ability to see challenges as stepping stones keeps him grounded, resilient, and always moving forward.

Kevin Bourne highlights why embracing the awkward, transitional moments is key to building a lasting legacy. For Kevin, the in-between—the messy, unpolished phases—matters just as much as the milestones.

“I’m not here for the moment. I’m thinking about being here in 20 or 30 years. Who’s even going to remember the awkward phase?” he asks, drawing a powerful parallel between personal growth and career evolution. Whether it’s the growing pains or the confusion that comes with pivoting, Kevin stays focused on the long game.

Naomi Haile reframes these transitions beautifully: “Those moments are as much a part of your life as the highs and lows. They deserve the same respect and honor.”

Kevin Bourne challenges the popular “move in silence” mindset. Instead, he reveals how inviting people into your process and pivot can spark connection, education, and opportunity.

At his core, Kevin identifies as a storyteller—a thread that runs through every chapter of his life. From crafting speeches on Parliament Hill to documenting Ottawa hip hop culture through articles, documentaries, and art exhibits, Kevin shares: “I’m just a storyteller who loves exploring different mediums for storytelling.”

Naomi Haile adds, “That’s when branding is done well—it teaches people to associate opportunities with the work you do.” Together, they unpack the value of showing your evolution in real time and remind us that there’s power in being seen—even when you’re still figuring things out.

“You can’t attract new opportunities if people don’t see the new version of you,” Kevin shares. By building in public and sharing his process, he’s rewriting his narrative—training his audience to see him as he evolves.

In this insightful conversation, Kevin Bourne and Naomi Haile explore the art of messaging during transitions. Kevin reflects on embracing the “messy middle” of redefining his career—from journalist Kevin to a storyteller stepping into film and TV. He emphasizes the power of showing up authentically, educating people about your pivot, and bringing them along for the journey.

This clip is a masterclass in storytelling, branding, and evolving with intention.

Learn from Kevin Bourne, a storyteller and media visionary building an empire that stands the test of time. Discover how to embrace pivots, build for longevity, and create more opportunities by building in public.

“I've learned to analyze life and see the good in the bad moments. I’m willing to be inconvenienced temporarily if it means achieving something better in the long term. I’ve noticed that many people focus on short-term discomfort instead of realizing that if they push through it, something better is on the other side.”

In this episode, Kevin Bourne and I explore the power of reinvention and embracing the in-between moments in life. Kevin shares how his journey—from shy kid to political staffer, media founder, and now film and TV producer—has been fueled by constant growth and a willingness to evolve.

Kevin Bourne is a cultural visionary and powerhouse in Canada’s arts and media landscape. Kevin is a journalist, on-air personality, and branding and marketing strategist based in Toronto. As the CEO of SHIFTER Entertainment, he oversees the production of compelling film, TV, digital content, and live experiences, collaborating with industry giants like New Balance, Paramount Global, and CBC.

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“Really good art is amazing to witness. It changes people, it changes culture. When you make a great film, a great song, a great painting, or a great poem, the world changes. But when it’s mediocre, it’s just forgettable, like mediocre pizza.”

In this clip from The Power of Why, acting coach and studio owner Terry Knickerbocker and POW host Naomi Haile explore the power of consistent training in refining your craft. Terry emphasizes the importance of craft, comparing it to sports and painting, where success comes from “putting in the reps” and honing your skills over time. He also shares why quality in art leaves a lasting impact while mediocrity becomes forgettable. Tune in for valuable insights into building a body of work you can truly be proud of.

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