Discover Your Strength, Ignite Your Passion
Welcome to the Power of Y Podcast, the show for seekers, questioners, the inquisitive and the curious. People who want to go deeper and better understand yourself, the world, find your place in it. In this podcast, we will explore the significance of power and purpose and what happens when we ask the question “why.” Join us as we dig into the deeper parts of ourselves, examine power, and learn why owning your power is essential to balance and fulfillment for you and the world. Thank you for joining us.
We believe that every individual holds the key to their own empowerment. Our podcast is a celebration of diverse stories, highlighting the strength, resilience, and unique qualities that make each person’s journey extraordinary. With a commitment to fostering a community of inspiration and motivation, we bring you engaging conversations that delve into the heart of personal experiences, offering insights, guidance, and a supportive space for self-discovery.
At the core of “The Power of ‘Y'” is Yvette Simpson, your host and guide on this transformative journey. A seasoned storyteller and advocate for empowerment, Yvette brings a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for uplifting others. Join us as we explore the power that lies within each ‘Y,’ where personal narratives become a source of strength, connection, and inspiration for all who seek to embrace their own unique path.
Yvette Simpson
Speaker, Media Contributor, Strategist
Latest Episode
Latest Episode
The Power of Dreaming
As we commemorate the 95th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Yvette shares the importance of dreaming for yourself as an adult, and why we should dream beyond ourselves and for future generations.
Martin Luther King, Jr. and what he taught us about the power of dreaming.
My dream as an 8-year-old and the importance of dreaming beyond your circumstances.
Dreaming without limitations: Why it is important to dream like a kid when you are an adult.
The power of dream casting: The practice of dreaming in color and in 4D.
Dreaming again: You’ve achieved your initial dream and it’s not enough. Now what?
Digging up what was buried: What did you dream about before that is now possible? Why you should revisit dreams that we’ve long buried that need to be revisited.
Legacy and The Long Arc: Connecting the past to the future. The power of reaching back and dreaming forward.
Dreaming is expansive and the gateway to fulfillment.
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About the Host
Yvette is an energetic, authentic, and empathetic speaker and trainer. She connects with the audience by sharing her own personal journey to executive leadership, the wins and the losses, the advances and the setbacks that have navigated her through her own career. She then walks the audience through their own journeys, helping them to identify lessons and leave with a roadmap on how to thrive and excel against the toughest odds and most significant obstacles. As a trusted advisor to some of the top executive leaders in the country, Yvette has been able to illuminate a path for them to success.
Yvette has trained and spoken at several events around the country, including: South by Southwest, TedxCincinnati, Urban League Urban Leaders Institute (ULI), Miami University, and the University of Cincinnati, just to name a few. Yvette continues to build trust with her audiences, helping them to make breakthroughs in the areas of leadership, diversity and inclusion, and human relations. She speaks and trains on topics such as:
Courage to Fail: The Challenge of Change
Finding Purpose in Your Work
From Making a Living to Making a Legacy
The Power of Reinvention
Navigating the Great Resignation
Bridging the Divide: It Starts with You
Building an Inclusive Future