Irie Greetings! I am a mother, wife, podcaster, business owner, a proud islander and immigrant-American from Jamaica (Jamerican) now living in the U.S. for over 2 decades. For undergraduate, I attended Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri where I completed degrees in Spanish (capstone: Immigration Brain Drain) and International Business. The recipient of the prestigious Pickering fellowship (1 of 20 applicants out of 600 applicants) brought me from the frigid Midwest to the east coast resulting in a master’s degree in International Relations with a minor in International Development from American University, Washington D. C. A former U.S. Diplomat with 12+ years as a federal government employee which began with Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer serving in Mexico, Cuba, Sierra Leone and Ghana in varying capacities and continued with Department of Homeland Security, U.S. where I currently serve. My passion lies in the areas of homeland security, immigration laws and program management. November 2021 culminated with the launch of a bubbling passion project as a Life and Personal Development Coach and host of the podcast, The Immigrant Experience In America where we amplify and humanize the experiences of immigrants around the world. I am the founder and CEO of The Bridge Concepts, a portal providing personal and professional development resources to immigrants to accelerate the manifestation of their visions and maximize their potential. With listeners in over 50 countries around the world, our podcast – The Immigrant Experience In America, nominated as one of the top 15 American culture podcasts and The Bridge Concepts utilizes our Maxwell Leadership certification and my impending book: Decoding America to provide coaching and inspire as a speaker. My mission statement is “never stop learning.” I am always in search of ways to add value to others. Author: Come Home To Yourself: The Immigrant Experience. Spring, 2024.Let’s connect on other platforms! Beacons: https://beacons.ai/simonewjohnsonsmithAs a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member specializing in Speaking, Coaching and Training, I help people with:• Career Coaching• Job Transition: federal/corporate to entrepreneurship/other • Personal and Professional Development• Developing a growth mindset • Launching a podcast with little or no resourcesLet's book a consultation to discover how our resources can align you with the best version of yourself.* All the content and free resources I provide reflect my own voice and personal brand and not my employers *