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➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   ➡️ About The Guest⁣ Stormy Simon is a glass-ceiling shattering e-commerce pioneer, corporate renegade, cannabis activist, and public speaker who went from being hired as a temporary employee and worked her way up to President of a $2B company (Overstock.com) with worldwide recognition. A sought-after speaker and panelist, Stormy delivered the keynote address at the Aspen YPO Conference in 2019 and debuted an inspirational TedTalk in 2018. An unconventional leader who went straight into the workforce, bypassing college and business school, she has been featured throughout the media landscape in outlets including Inc., The Washington Post, Forbes, SF Chronicle, MSN, Cheddar, Yahoo!, Entrepreneur, PopSugar, CNBC, and Fox Business. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/Stormy.simon/    https://twitter.com/Stormy_simon/     https://www.linkedin.com/in/Stormy-simon-796ba/   ➡️ Podcast Sponsors TRENDS - https://trends.co/mfm/  ➡️ Talking Points⁣ 00:00 - Intro 03:27 - Stormy Simon's origin story 06:16 - Effect of early-life responsibilities on Stormy's personality 08:30 - Stormy's entry point into her career 13:17 - Realizing you can bet on yourself 15:08 - Stormy's drive behind working at her new job 17:15 - How to stay grounded after getting success 26:56 - What made Stormy want to leave her job? 35:48 - The one lever Stormy pulled at Overstock that she's really proud of 39:30 - The impact of the employees' behavior on the growth of an organization 44:19 - Stormy's experience during and after leaving Overstock 1:01:12 - What is Stormy doing now in her career? 1:05:15 - Are we moving towards a more ethical, socially conscious version of capitalism? 1:07:31 - Are there any competitors creating similar alternatives for small businesses like Amazon? 1:11:30 - What is Stormy building from scratch? 1:13:47 - Starting from zero 1:19:29 - Stormy's work routine 1:21:28 - Advice for amateur entrepreneurs 1:29:20 - Where can people connect with Stormy Simon? 1:29:46 - What keeps Stormy up at night? 1:31:06 - The biggest challenge Stormy Simon ever faced in her life 1:33:16 - The most impactful person in Stormy Simon's life 1:35:23 - Stormy Simon's book or podcast recommendation 1:37:34 - What would Stormy Simon tell her 20-year-old self? 1:38:49 - What does success mean to Stormy Simon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A great discussion with Stormy Simon!! - We talk about her history at Overstock.com - She spoke on the Cannabist Industry and all its benefits - Her new company Mother Ruggers - And being a Mom at a young age and scaling her life and career as a woman in a male dominated industry Follow Stormy on instagram @Stormy.Simon and check her Luxury Rug company out https://motherruggers.com!

Amazing business ideas are borne of necessity and moms are the masters of meeting consumer needs. Join the Moms as they discuss Mother Ruggers, an online rug company founded by former Overstock President Stormy Simon and textile master Ayse Yildirim. Together these amazing women created a company offering beautiful machine washable rugs. It's a win-win for Moms everywhere. For any Mom with a great business idea (or one looking for a beautiful and affordable rug) this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Stormy Simon is the Co-founder and CEO of Mother Ruggers, a new line of washable, affordable, and quality rugs. She also serves as Executive Director of the Board for Mission Green, a nonprofit organization that works to free non-violent cannabis offenders from federal prison. Before starting Mother Ruggers, Stormy surpassed business school and college to destroy the glass ceiling in the corporate world. As a temp at Overstock.com, she charged through leadership roles until she became a Board Member and President.  A sought-after speaker and panelist, Stormy delivered the keynote address at the Aspen YPO Conference in 2019 and debuted an inspirational TedTalk in 2018. She has been featured in outlets such as Inc., The Washington Post, Forbes, San Francisco Chronicle, MSN, Cheddar, Yahoo!, Entrepreneur, PopSugar, CNBC, and Fox Business. Known to march to the beat of her own drum, one of Stormy's guiding mantras is “Sometimes you don't know what the next step is but you still have to take it.” In this episode… Are you a burgeoning entrepreneur? Are you a female in tech searching for inspiration? If so, this episode is for you! Top-notch female leader in business and tech, Stormy Simon, is here to share her experience as an unconventional leader. Through hard work, showing up every day, and raising her hand, Stormy was able to build a career in areas where all odds were stacked against her. Now, she continues to destroy glass ceilings and uplift other entrepreneurs.   In this episode of the eCommerce Profits Podcast, Joshua Chin speaks with the Co-founder and CEO of Mother Ruggers, Stormy Simon. They discuss Stormy's career beginning as a temp at Overstock.com and rising through the ranks as a woman. She divulges her deep knowledge of the cannabis industry and her passion for advocacy. Stay tuned as Stormy gives her best advice to budding entrepreneurs in the ecommerce industry. Packed with insight, activism, and advice, you don't want to miss it.

Stormy Simon is a strategist, executive coach, and the former President of Overstock.com. Stormy joined Overstock in 2001 as a temp worker. Over the next 15 years, she helped the company grow into a top 25 E-tailer in America with nearly $2 billion in revenue and 160 employees. In 2016, Stormy Simon stepped down from the Presidency at Overstock and entered the budding world of cannabis. She became a medical advocate throughout that journey, spent two years as Strategic Officer for a blockchain payment point-of-sale system, and served on the Advisory Board of CannaKids. In 2017, Stormy joined the board of High Times, one of the leading global brands in cannabis culture. In this episode… It's tempting to think that successful people have a straightforward path following steps A, B, and C, to get where they are today. The reality is, the path of success is usually windy with unpredictable turns, drop-offs, and no roadmap. Strategist, storyteller, and executive coach Stormy Simon would agree. As a divorced mother of two at the age of 21 with no college degree, the outlook on life wasn't bright for Stormy Simon. But that didn't stop her from turning a temp job into an executive position at a multi-million dollar company. What's her superpower? Raising her hand — never being afraid to try even if it meant she might fail. On this episode of the eCommerce Profits Podcast, Joshua Chin joins Stormy Simon to discuss her path as an entrepreneur. Stormy reveals how she became the President of Overstock.com without a business degree, why she left the company for the cannabis world, and her advice for the rising generation of business leaders.

Special Guest: Stormy Simon is our special guest this week on Understanding CBD. She made herself famous by helping to drive Overstock.com from a 20 million dollar company to a 2 billion dollar e-commerce powerhouse during her 15 year tenure. In 2016, Stormy resigned from her position as president to pursue an entry-level position in the cannabis industry. Listen to learn what it was like for Stormy along the way and why she made the decisions she did. Plus: This week's “cannabis investments” segment features Robert Ziner, MBA. He is the founder and CEO of CIHC (Canadian Industrial Hemp Corporation). Robert is combining his experience in automation and AI to build a sustainable hemp processing business that promises good paying jobs and opportunities for many.

Greg was in the upper echelons of the Democrat Party in Tooele, he was the campaign manager for past guest Stormy Simon. He joins us to give a left perspective to the world, and we would like him to be permanent part of the show. Add some sanity.

Stormy Simon is an e-commerce pioneer, corporate leader, cannabis activist, and the host of the podcast, “Lunch with Stormy.” Stormy spent 15 years of her career at the e-commerce retailer Overstock.com, eventually rising to President of the nearly $2B company in 2013, where she coined the phrase “Customer Care.” A sought-after speaker and panelist, an inspirational TedTalk speaker. She has been featured throughout the media landscape in outlets including Inc., The Washington Post, Forbes, SF Chronicle, MSN, Cheddar, Yahoo!, Entrepreneur, PopSugar, CNBC, and Fox Business. #overstock.com Overstock.com | The Best Deals Online: Furniture, Bedding, Jewelry & More Let Overstock.com help you discover designer brands & home goods at the lowest prices online. With free shipping on EVERYTHING*. See for yourself why shoppers love our selection & award-winning customer service. AULT-ONOMOUS is a dynamic new podcast at the intersection of enterprise, entertainment, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by self-proclaimed “bull in a china shop,” Milton “Todd” Ault III. AULT-ONOMOUS deep dives into how moguls, icons, and legends are made. Behind every idea, investment, or innovation is a story and AULT-ONOMOUS peels back the curtain on people who turn their big ideas into big business and gives entrepreneurs a stage on which to rage. AULT-ONOMUS can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, IHeartRadio, RadioPublic, AnchorFM, and CastBox. https://anchor.fm/aultonomous ———————————————————

Stormy Simon was a single mom on welfare who got a job as a temp at Overstock.com. She then rose through the ranks to become the CEO and a successful business person. She and Dr. Mathew Knowles discuss her personal story of success, why she feels that people should not feel shame when using government assistance, and whether race can hold a person back from advancement. Then as always, Dr. Knowles takes your calls to get a wider perspective on the perception of government assistance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

An instrumental player during the formative years of E-commerce is now in cannabisAfter her unprecedented success at Overstock.com, Stormy Simon stepped down as President to explore the emerging cannabis industry.   She joins Kyra Reed to talk about her career, her passion for cannabis and her commitment to promoting opportunities for women to succeed in cannabis.Produced By MJBulls

Stormy is back to update us on her campaign and to drop a few bombshells. https://www.votestormysimon.com/ https://www.facebook.com/votestormysimon Special thanks to Two Stroke for the tunes. https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrokeMusic411

On this episode of the podcast we get to chat with Stormy Simon, former President of Overstock.com and former CEO of High Times Magazine. We also get to talk to Stormy about how she is running for election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 21

We know not all states have legal cannabis and taxes are still being spent to keep people in jail for cannabis charges - and while there is extreme wealth in the industry not enough is being done to create change. Stormy Simon - after a successful 15 years at Overstock.com - opened her eyes to the power of the cannabis plant - and after a stint as High Times' CEO - decided to run for Utah's House of Representatives. We discuss the importance of active participation, moving towards plant medicine, and disrupting the system with blockchain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by Stormy Simon and Greg Dunn. Stormy is running for Utah House 21. She has an impressive resume, former president of an early online company, CEO of a cultural icon, Podcast host, and awesome conversationalist. Her views are a breath of fresh air in the district. And she is not afraid to approach a tough subject. Contact: https://www.facebook.com/stormy.simon.14 https://www.ubngo.com/lunch-with-stormy https://www.facebook.com/messages/t/greg.dunn.100 A special thanks to Two Stroke for the intro and outro. https://www.facebook.com/TwoStrokeMusic411

This week Ramon and Vlad take it straight to the Boulevard with Stormy Simon, former president of Overstock.com and Former CEO of High Times, to discuss her journey from single mother to leading Overstock.com , and then making the jump to the cannabis industry and heading High Times magazine.  Stormy shares her thoughts on the cannabis industry slowly growing in Utah and how she plans to help the marginalized voices of Utah with her current bid for Utah House of Representatives, proudly representing District 21. Truly stressing the importance of voting in the upcoming 2020 election!  Lastly, Stormy gives us her post COVID predictions for the cannabis industry from an online retailers perspective and explains how brick & mortar might be a skipped step as far as distribution.

Stormy Simon is a self-taught, visionary leader and entrepreneur. She is an e-commerce pioneer, corporate executive, cannabis activist, and now a 2020 candidate for the District 21 seat in the Utah State House of Representatives. Stormy shares her experiences on her path from a temp position to becoming President of Overtstock.com, a path she then replicated in the cannabis industry. Next on the list, tackling the political arena in an effort to effect change. https://www.votestormysimon.com http://www.stormysimon.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/stormy-simon-796ba/ https://twitter.com/stormy_simon?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/stormy.simon/?hl=en Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Join e-commerce pioneer and corporate leader Stormy Simon for a deep conversation with Christopher Knight, known to many as Peter Brady from the iconic tv series, "The Brady Bunch.” Reflecting on his interesting path in life, Christopher and Stormy trace his evolution from teen heartthrob to tech entrepreneur to furniture and home goods designer.

Join e-commerce pioneer and corporate leader Stormy Simon for a real talk, in-depth interview with the multi-talented Torrei Hart! Touching on the the themes of transformation and reinvention, Torrei Hart and Stormy share an hour long conversation giving listeners a glimpse into their respective lives, displaying humor, vulnerability, and sharing inspirational coping mechanisms for living in our rapidly changing world.

Weed Talk News for this week. Debra Borchardt from the Green Market Report joins Curt Dalton the founder of Cannabis.net, and Jimmy Young of Pro Cannabis Media. This is Weed Talk News. It's called the Plan for Black America and it is part of Joe Bidens political platform now. It stops short of legalization, but any kind of Federal reform for cannabis, including decriminalization or de-scheduling will be a win for advocates. Perhaps the biggest part of this plan is to expunge the records of persons of color who are jailed for small possession crimes. Stormy Simon is out as CEO of High Times, joining the parade of two predecessors who have moved on from that group over the past six months. How's that IPO looking now? Plus when will weed become essential again in Massachusetts? We talk with Rev Clinics CEO Keith Cooper who is on the Bay State committee working to get adult use dispensaries open again. Plus a Super Bowl Champion player for the KC Chiefs gets arrested in South Carolina. He joins far too many black men getting hassled and arrested for a small amount of cannabis. At least he didn't get gunned down like Ahmed Aubrey in Georgia! That's a good thing? No, it's racism in 2020 America during "Corona-geddon."

Big news from the world of cannabis this week: Stormy Simon is out as CEO of High Times (or, as The New York Post put it, "High Times CEO Stormy Simon Up in Smoke After Just Weeks at the Helm.") But what's the real story behind Stormy's sudden departure from the beloved media brand? Cannabis Talk 101 gets the scoop straight from the source: Stormy herself, in her very first interview since news of her exit broke. Stormy, who previously served as president of Overstock.com, opens up about what's next, including her upcoming ventures in the cannabis industry, helping charities like Cannakids, and running for Congress in Utah. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

NCIA Cultivation Committee with Stormy Simon. The NCIA Cultivation Committee has a mission to promote the voice of growers and to develop, promote, and distribute best growing principles and practices. Stormy Simon joined Overstock.com in the heady days of 2001 when the Internet was new to most consumers and the company had fewer than 100 employees. She went from temp to PR chief to branding VP – you may remember her appearance in those “It’s all about the O” commercials – and ultimately rose to become president in 2014.

NCIA Cultivation Committee with Stormy Simon. The NCIA Cultivation Committee has a mission to promote the voice of growers and to develop, promote, and distribute best growing principles and practices. Stormy Simon joined Overstock.com in the heady days of 2001 when the Internet was new to most consumers and the company had fewer than 100 employees. She went from temp to PR chief to branding VP – you may remember her appearance in those “It’s all about the O” commercials – and ultimately rose to become president in 2014.

On this episode Joyce and Amie open up about themselves and their thoughts on the cannabis industry. Enjoy this lighter version of the ladies kibitzing on all topics cannabis from dirty bongs to the exceptional women working in the industry.Topics Discussed:No One Likes A Dirty Bong [2:25]Motherly Advice [4:20]Cannabis in NY [5:07]Higher Standards in Chelsea Market [5:25]High End Headshop [5:30]Higher Etiquette by Lizzie Post [6:23]Beautiful Trays and Cannabis Culture [6:45]My Bud Vase The Nightingale [7:30]Edi Parker in NY [9:02]Shreve, Crump and Low of Cannabis [9:25]Butchers Daughter [9:50]Cannabis Packaging [12:12]Hemp vs. Plastic [14:15]Stormy Simon, CEO Hight Times Magazine [16:45]Amie's Mom and Cannabis [19:17]The Healing Rose [19:28]Irie Bliss Wellness [19:57]Tokeativity [24:20]The Bong Quilt [24:34]Love Only [25:30]Vegas Dispensaries Are More Welcoming Than Massachusetts [28:00]Grandma Runs Out of Weed [32:00]Pitching the Show at The Podcast Garage [33:00]The Canna Moms Get a Bank Account [34:15]Women Helping Women [35:15]Joyce's Favorite Thing [36:09]Why We Can't Sleep by Ada Calhoun [38:00]The Witches of Eastwick [39:50]The Power of Invisibility [41:20]We Are All Exceptional [43:12]HASHTAGS:#cannabis #cannabiscommunity #cannabisculture #cannabispolitics #cannapolitics #cannamom #womeninweed #womenincannabis #cannapreneur #cannamoms #cannabismom #womenincannabis #commonwealthofmassachusetts #MassachusettsCannabis #ABongForMom #BongQuilt #whywecantsleep #hemp #cannabisetiquette #cannabispodcast #podcast #cannabisdispensary #cannabispackaging

On episode 66 of Puff Digital's Into The Weeds Podcast, Ben, Bubba and guest host Jon Cappetta sit with Stormy Simon and discuss her starting at Overstock.com as a temp and rising through the ranks to become president, being a single mother, how she was instrumental turning Overstock into a billion dollar company, and of course, how she got into the weeds.    

Bershan Shaw Exclusive Interview with Ecommerce Pioneer and Cannabis Advocate, Stormy Simon

All over the emerging cannabis universe, women are carving a niche in leadership roles at the C-level. None have been more impressive than the story of Stormy Simon. Under her leadership and hard work, she built Overstock.com from a 25 Million to a 2 Billion dollar company. Now she takes over the oldest brand in the cannabis history of the US, but first she sits down with Jimmy Young at the Women in Cannabis Conference in Las Vegas during MJBiz Con

The Canna Mom Show went to Vegas in December to attend the Women of Cannabis Conference. Wow! So before introducing today's guest, Nurse Julie Battel of CED Clinic in Brookline, Massachusetts, Amie and Joyce tell what happened in Vegas. They share not just their introductions to amazing women like Hash Queen Mila Jansen , Business Entrepreneur Stormy Simon, and Nichole West (who shared her remarkable story falling into the rabbit hole of cannabis regulations and losing her way), but stories about all the women from across the country who gathered at the powerful event. Then they introduce their guest, Julie Battel, who has a background in public health, obstetrics and was a mid-wife for thirteen-years. When she was diagnosed with an auto immune disease that left her with tremors  she had to pivot professionally and started down the path in cannabis care at CED Clinic in Brookline, Massachusetts with Dr. Benjamin Caplan. Julie shares her own cannabis health story and then explains the process for medical card certification, which can feel intimidating but is really quite easy. So if you've been thinking about getting a medical card in Massachusetts, this is a show for you. Topics Discussed: 0:48: Vegas! 0:56: Women of Cannabis Conference 1:17: Shout out to Stacy Thomson, Parisa Rad, and Annie Epley 1:38: Speaker Highlights 1:48: Stormy Simon 1:55: Nichole West 2:40: Meeting a Cannabis Community 3:35: Rylie Maedler: Brave Young Activist 4:15: Cannabis Pediatricians 4:50: MJBiz Conference  6:20: Cannabis Candy Makers 6:50: Healing for Myles 7:30: More Women of Cannabis Conference 8:20: Guest Introduction 9:22: Welcome Nurse Julie Battel 9:40: ACNA (American Cannabis Nurse Association) 10:35: Nurses: Advocates and Educators 11:40: Julie's Cannabis Story 13:45: Powerful Women 14:45: Medical Card Liberation 16:09: Cara Crabb-Burnham Story 17:53: Julie's Illness 20:20: Cannabis as Medicine 20:30: CannaCareDocs 20:50: Benjamin Caplan, MD 21:10: CED Clinic 22:26: Boston Trees 22:40: Leaves 23:31: Dr. Sulak 24:00: Certification Process 24:20: Step One: Decide 24:44: Step Two: Find a Certifier 26:10: Cost  26:54: New Patient and Dispensary Discounts 27:55: Cannabis Card Reciprocity 28:07: Don't Be Nervous 28:35: Medical Records 29:05: Cannabis Interactions with Other Medications 29:40: Drug Bank and P450 System 31:30: Are Tinctures Edibles? 32:14: Massachusetts Certification vs Registration Explanation 32:44: Initial Access 33:35: On-Line Registration Challenges 34:50: Product Recommendation  35:40: Massachusetts Dispensaries vs. Las Vegas Dispensaries 36:12: Apothecarium Dispensary 36:28: Vaping 36:41: Vapegate! Flower Vaping 37:45: Volcano and Bellos 38:12: CannMed Conference 39:20: Amie's Favorite Thing 39:50: The Future of Personalized Cannabis Medicine 41:30: One Puff at a Time 41:40: Connect with Nurse Julie Battel                

Hey eggrybody! Welcome back to Eggs. Mike and Ryan are out of the studio this week so we've prepared an awesome clip show sure to inspire you to be the best version of yourself. This time we're featuring 5 past guests, all women, all CEOs and entrepreneurs, and each butt-kickers in their own way! Get ready to revisit recent classic interviews with Maece Seirafi, Keri Murphy, Stormy Simon, Becca Moros and Kelly McCausey. Tune in, turn up, rate like and subscribe! Our Guests:Maece SeirafiWebsite: https://www.maeceseirafi.com/Keri MurphyWebsite: https://inspiredliving.tv/Stormy SimonWebsite: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stormy-simon-796ba/Becca MorosWebsite: https://www.thefootyboard.com/Kelly McCauseyWebsite: https://lovepeoplemakemoney.comCredits:Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan RoghaarProduced by Michael SmithRecorded at Access Studios in Salt Lake City, UTTheme music: "Perfect Day" by OPMThe Carton:https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggsFeature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now! https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:bit.ly/eggstunesThe Plugs:The Showeggscast.com@eggshow on twitter and instagramOn iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcherAlso available on Google Play Music!Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and infodjontic.com@djontic on twitterRyan R2 SLC/BCNr2mg.comryanroghaar.com@r2mg on twitter@r2mediagroup on instagram

Hey Podcast - I'm so excited about this episode! I had the opportunity to talk to Stormy Simon. Stormy is a bad ass! As former President of Overstock.com she led the company through tremendous growth ($20M to $2Bn) while helping to shape eCommerce as we know it today. She left Overstock.com in 2016 to join cannabis and has been an ally and advocate for medical access, social equity, agency, and entrepreneurs ever since. Stormy is an incredible leader, advocate, and person. Stormy's presence and nuanced understanding of cannabis is a gift to the movement, people, and patients. I am so grateful to have her as a guest on the podcast. Thank you for listening! IG @stormy.simon Twitter @Stormy_Simon Facebook @stormysimonsays

Stormy Simon is the former president of Overstock.com. She joined in 2001 during the formative years of e-commerce and at the time revenue was less than $20M and with a staff of under 100. In her career, she has gone from executive assistant to VP of Branding to VP of customer care to CMO to eventually becoming President. During her tenure, Overstock became a top 25 e-tailer by traffic and grew to nearly $2B in revenue and had approximately 1600 employees.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [2:40] Jeremy introduces his guest, Stormy Simon.  [4:40] Stormy shares her career trajectory and how it has changed over the years.  [12:40] A story from Stormy’s Hard Rock Cafe days.  [16:30] What Stormy wanted to do when she was a child.  [20:00] How having a child shifted Stormy’s perspective.  [22:00] Stormy talks about her time at Overstock.  [33:00] What were some of the early products featured on Overstock?  [36:30] Hard decisions Stormy made as the president of Overstock.  [41:20] Why the founder of Overstock has been featured in the news lately.  [44:00] How did Stormy end up working in the Cannabis industry?  [56:20] Why Stormy is passionate about keeping Cannabis away from the FDA. [1:05:15] What is Tribe Talks?  [1:07:30] Closing thoughts from Stormy.  In this episode… What does it take to work your way up through the business world to find yourself at the top of one of the nation's leading ecommerce businesses? Where do you go once you've reached that level of success? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from business leader and cannabis advocate, Stormy Simon. In her conversation with Jeremy, Stormy opens up about her career path, how she ended up at Overstock, what it was like navigating work and family life, how she ended up as a cannabis advocate, and much more. You'll want to pay close attention to Stormy's power story!  When was the last time you decided to challenge the status quo? Let's face it; most people are happy keeping everything the same - it's not easy embracing change or leading the charge for it. Each person needs to decide for themselves which issues they are willing to take a stand for and which ones they are willing to compromise on. When Stormy witnessed gender discrimination during her tenure at The Hard Rock Cafe - she decided to make a stand and voice her concern. As you can imagine - that didn't go over too well with her superiors, but Stormy was able to hold her head high, knowing she made a worthwhile stand for her convictions.  Can you remember what you used to dream about doing as a career when you were a child? Did those dreams ever go anywhere, or did they evolve over time? From an early age, Stormy had a mind for business and more specifically - marketing. She recalls coming up with jingles and advertisements for brands she was exposed to as a child - who does that? Looking back now, you can see how those early thoughts about marketing helped nudge Stormy on the career path she took in her adult life. What can you learn from Stormy's story?  When was the last time you reflected on your journey as a business leader? Have you recently celebrated your accomplishments and wins? Most business leaders are quick to analyze and pick apart their failures, but they don't take the time to look at what they've accomplished. Looking back at her tenure as an executive at Overstock, Stormy takes note over several proud moments. At the time, there weren't many ecommerce businesses advertising on television - Stormy wanted to change that at Overstock. While it took persistence - Stormy was able to move the needle and get the Overstock board to take a chance on her idea for a TV commercial. Stormy's creative gambit was a success, and the organization enjoyed a surge of traffic!  How does a seasoned business leader go from a career in the ecommerce industry to become a cannabis advocate? After her tenure at Overstock - Stormy quickly came across an opportunity to work in the cannabis industry. Stormy had been a cannabis enthusiast for a while and was eager to bring her business skillset to the table. Today, Stormy serves on the Advisory Board for CannaKids - a California-based brand with a focus on supplying medical cannabis oil tinctures and products to patients of all ages. She also serves as the Director of the Board for High Times. You can learn more about these organizations that Stormy serves by visiting the resources section at the end of this post.  Resources Mentioned on this episode www.TheTribeTalks.com www.CannaKids.org Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. 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Happy Anniversary! This episode marks two years since the launch of Eggs: The Podcast and what a ride it's been. More than 90 guests have graced our airwaves with more in queue coming up. We are so grateful at the show for all the support we continue to receive from our friends and followers and those willing to come on to share their stories. It's been a great couple years and there is a ton to look forward to in the days to follow. Thanks again! To celebrate this milestone we sought out a very special guest. To mark our 1-year show we had one of our favorites, Ryan Carson from Team Treehouse on the show, and this year we've got another very influential business leader. Her name is Stormy Simon. Stormy is the former president of Overstock.com in addition to a stint as a producer and on-air personality at Citadel Communications. Now, stormy is an advocate for the business of cannabis and is helping to craft the future of the industry. Join us on this very special two-year anniversary show and wick up all you can from the life and high-times of Stormy Simon. Our Guest: Stormy Simon Former President Overstock.com, CannaKids Advisory Board, Kind Financial Advisory Board, E-commerce and Cannabis Consulting Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stormy-simon-796ba The Carton: https://medium.com/@eggsshow Feature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now! https://medium.com/@eggsshow/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28 The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist: bit.ly/eggstunes The Plugs: The Show eggscast.com @eggshow on twitter and instagram On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pC On Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher Also available on Google Play Music! Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and info djontic.com @djontic on twitter Ryan R2 SLC/BCN r2mg.com ryanroghaar.com @r2mg on twitter @r2mediagroup on instagram

Happy Halloween! This week, we’re talking all things scary. Are you facing a scary career move? Or exploring a brand-new industry that scares you a little? We’re talking to Stormy Simon, former president of Overstock.com, about her scary career leaps and her new passion: the (very scary to many!) cannabis industry. We also hear from Keegan Peterson, whose platform Wurk is adding function to the cannabis industry.

Today on Blunt Business Sean Eubanks is joined by Stormy Simon. former president of Overstock.com. Stormy Simon joined Overstock.com in the heady days of 2001, when the Internet was new to most consumers and company had fewer than 100 employees. She went from temp to PR chief to branding VP – you may remember her appearance in those “It’s all about the O” commercials – and ultimately rose to become president in 2014. Two years later, she left it all to embark upon a surprising new career: consulting for companies in the cannabis industry. Simon currently serves on the advisory board at CannaKids, which provides medicinal cannabis oil to pediatric and adult patients with illnesses like cancer, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s. Simon explains why she pivoted from e-commerce to cannabis – despite her friends’ proclamation it was “career suicide” – and reveals the one question people should ask themselves before entering this burgeoning industry.

Stormy began as a temp without a college degree and grew to become the President of Overstock.com When she joined in 2001, revenue was less than $20M and the company had under 100 employees and it became a top 25 e-tailer by traffic and grew to nearly $2B in revenue. In July 2016, Stormy stepped down as president of Overstock.com to pursue a career in the burgeoning cannabis industry. Her team helps conduct workshops on how to get a grassroots movement going and how to build a business out of nothing – they are dedicated to education and awareness.

Kathryn interviews Pia de Jong, author of “Saving Charlotte: A Mother and the Power of Intuition”. Jong chronicles the unspeakable reality of grappling with the illness of her newborn daughter diagnosed with congenital myeloid leukemia. An award-winning novelist and poet Jong regularly contributes to The Washington Post, HuffPost and is a former columnist for the Dutch Financial Times. Kathryn also interviews former Overstock.com President Stormy Simon on her new endeavors in the cannabis industry. Simon shares her front row seat as to how women are heavily influencing the industry, shedding light on what the future holds for women in the cannabis business. During her tenure Overstock.com became a top 25 e-tailer by traffic, grew to nearly $2B in revenue and was named to Forbes' list of America's 100 Most Trustworthy Companies.

Kathryn interviews Pia de Jong, author of “Saving Charlotte: A Mother and the Power of Intuition”. Jong chronicles the unspeakable reality of grappling with the illness of her newborn daughter diagnosed with congenital myeloid leukemia. An award-winning novelist and poet Jong regularly contributes to The Washington Post, HuffPost and is a former columnist for the Dutch Financial Times. Kathryn also interviews former Overstock.com President Stormy Simon on her new endeavors in the cannabis industry. Simon shares her front row seat as to how women are heavily influencing the industry, shedding light on what the future holds for women in the cannabis business. During her tenure Overstock.com became a top 25 e-tailer by traffic, grew to nearly $2B in revenue and was named to Forbes' list of America's 100 Most Trustworthy Companies.

Today on 420 Cloud’s Cannabis Connection your host Alex Mardikian is joined by Stormy Simon, Former President of Overstock.com. Stormy joined Overstock.com in 2001 She initially developed PR in-house, the Books, Music & Movie store, ran the warehouse, and many other processes, positions and departments. She moved up to VP of Branding to Senior VP to becoming company president in 2014. She left Overstock last summer with the company averaging over two billion dollars in revenue and being named by Forbes as one of America’s 100 Most Trustworthy Companies. They speak about how she will apply her management and e-commerce expertise into the space, and How being an influential advocate for female leadership will foster more gender and diversity influence in the cannabis space.

After experiencing a near-death experience Gail Sagel, left a career in finance to paint- in this case faces. She launched FACES Beautiful,® a retail salon in Connecticut which produces a line of paraben- free, cruelty-free cosmetics and the novel Face in a Case beauty clutch. Stormy Simon joined Overstock.com as a temp worker and ended up as the company President, where she oversaw a $2 billion e-tail business. She's now writing her second chapter in the budding industry of legalized cannabis.This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 4PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Today we talk to Overstock.com's Stormy Simon about her climb to the top of the company, how they're using influence for social good, and more. Guest: Stormy Simon Host: Tonya Hall Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/marketing-mavericks. Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: harrys.com offer code MM squarespace.com offer code: MM

Today we talk to Overstock.com's Stormy Simon about her climb to the top of the company, how they're using influence for social good, and more. Guest: Stormy Simon Host: Tonya Hall Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/marketing-mavericks. Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: harrys.com offer code MM squarespace.com offer code: MM

Today we talk to Overstock.com's Stormy Simon about her climb to the top of the company, how they're using influence for social good, and more. Guest: Stormy Simon Host: Tonya Hall Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/marketing-mavericks. Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: harrys.com offer code MM squarespace.com offer code: MM

Today we talk to Overstock.com's Stormy Simon about her climb to the top of the company, how they're using influence for social good, and more. Guest: Stormy Simon Host: Tonya Hall Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/marketing-mavericks. Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: harrys.com offer code MM squarespace.com offer code: MM

Stormy Simon, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Customer Care at Overstock.com. tells us how to ensure your customers keep coming back to you. The secret to great customer care.