Simoriah Stogner

TEDx Speaker | Executive Technology Leader | Founder, Simulating Mindsets

Travels from Kansas City MO, USA

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IT Person of the Year

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Audience members say

Simoriah electrifies tech audiences with her bold challenge to traditional hiring practices, championing potential and drive over rigid resume requirements. She weaves powerful personal stories that ignite hope and determination, particularly resonating with women and those who've overcome adversity in technology. Attendees leave her talks feeling empowered to pursue ambitious goals and transform their hiring approaches, with many describing how she "stoked the fire" for their professional journey. Her practical guidance for creating inclusive workplaces makes her a valued speaker for organizations ready to uncover hidden talent and foster genuine company loyalty.

Key Audience Outcomes

Inspired to upskill and pursue personal and professional goals
Motivated to rethink traditional hiring practices and value potential over strict qualifications
Empowered to persevere despite challenges and strive for success in the tech industry
Gained actionable insights for creating more inclusive and innovative workplaces
Encouraged to apply for jobs even if they don't meet every requirement

Simoriah's Bio

Simoriah Stogner does not speak from theory. She speaks from what happens when systems overlook human potential. Once a homeless kid and teen mom who ran from a condemned trailer, she later rose from entry-level roles into executive leadership in technology and watched the same pattern repeat inside organizations. Capable people were not failing. The system simply was not built to see them. In her TEDx talk, One Size Does Not Fit All: The Hiring Pool That Hiring Managers Overlook, Simoriah challenges leaders to stop confusing credentials with capability and start building talent intentionally. Audiences leave with a sharper lens, a shared language, and a clear call to action that changes how leaders hire, develop, and lead.

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