Draft:Sid Simone
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Sid Simone, MBA is an American author, radio-TV personality, international comedian, motivational speaker, professor and CEO. She is the founder-CEO of Sid Simone, Inc,[1] a business consulting agency.
Her debut book, "I Didn't Screw the Mayor. He Screwed Me." is a witty true political drama of a businesswoman ( or is she), and the suspicious politics of Mendacious Crest, Michigan.[2][3]
As a stand-up comedian, Sid entertains international audiences on her "Fresh Out of Flux" tour.
Sharing her business and journalism acumen, Sid serves as an Adjunct Professor at various colleges and universities.
Sid is an MC for pageants (2006 Miss Shoreline Contestant), fashion shows (GGP Inc.), team building events, for audiences up to 400,000, as well as writes and delivers motivational speeches for high school, college and adult engagements.
For 13 years, Sid Simone operated a promotional staffing agency, serving medium to Fortune 500 companies, and municipalities. The company was the only identified African-American, woman-owned promotional staffing and training agency in the United States.
Notable Events
[edit]In 2025, survived the historic earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand, making several appearances on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC reporting on her experience. [4]
In 2023, Sid was a contestant on FOX's The Floor (American game show), with the category "Veggies," challenging the category of "Tools," Episode 1, Season 1.
In 2006, Sid reported live for several outlets, at the head of the civil rights march for the Jena 6 in Jena, Louisiana. Marching with notable figures such as Michael Baisden, Martin Luther King III, Reverend Jesse Jackson
Radio and Television Career
[edit]Currently, Sid hosts and produces a travel vegetarian show, "Flavafull,"[5] available on her YouTube channel. Countries featured on the show: Greece, Japan, Portugal, Philippines, Spain, Thailand, Tokyo, Vietnam, USA.
Sid's radio and television career began in 2004 at WUVS-LP as the EP and Host of "Da Spot," Assistant Program Director and On-Air Host at WVIB and WYGR. Over the decades, Sid has hosted and produced Talk, Urban, and Urban AC format programs for local broadcasts for CBS, FOX, and Citadel Broadcasting, 9&10 News as well as being on-air for independently-owned stations.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Sid attended private Christian schools from preschool through High School in Muskegon, Michigan.
She is an alumnus of the University of Houston with an undergraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism, and a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University, obtaining an MBA (Master of Business Administration.
Accolades and Published Articles
[edit]- Staffing Industry Analysts' US Top 20 Millennials in Staffing-2017
- Inc. (magazine) "The CEO That Set a $70,000" Minimum Wage[6]
- Bullhorn, Inc – "Is Your Technology Meeting Your Staffing Agency's Needs?"[7]
- Bustle (magazine) – "14 Female Entrepreneurs Share The Biggest Mistake They Made In Their 20s"[8]
- Tech Co " 38 Black Entrepreneurs Share Their Origin Stories"[9]
- Good Call Magazine – "2015 Best Cities for Black Entrepreneurs"
- Hearpreneur Magazine – "17 Entrepreneurs Share Their Favorite Quotes"
- Denise L Jackson, "15 Inspiring Entrepreneurs"[10]
Film, Radio, Television Production Work
[edit]- Talent in Pure Michigan Travel and Tourism Commercial
- Talent in Pure Michigan print Travel and Tourism Commercial
- Talent in private Corporate training commercial
- Talent in Wells Fargo commercial
Appearances & Recognition
[edit]- Thanked on Kloud 9 Music Album Cover, "Yearning to Love"[11]
- Recognized by Muskegon Community College, Southern New Hampshire University, and University of Houston for successful alumni contributions
References
[edit]- ^ http://www.sidsimoneinc.com
- ^ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-didnt-screw-the-mayor-he-screwed-me-sid-simone/1147496797?ean=2940184734958
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Screw-Mayor-Screwed-Me-ebook/dp/B0FBHSG5C2/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T2g0E2lE6RX7UbyLRccXXB2b_ld3wYnP4g_P9diHttQvOcm9zcm-MFw7VWQM3ZEFdaytwNQydXzhRGuyoDjCsual4gLYu9eOmGuBfUaEqFMM7QChRb3YKNmDblF09rhiIA-4V7XGEZySw3l_b9mmPrjZyHX8M8mOaA-0NGfMWRw.bfug1AcC6MatfMhwR5kDTadFxyL0dgXYaGfrgUAC6GU&dib_tag=se&keywords=sid+simone&qid=1748747675&sr=8-1
- ^ "Muskegon woman staying in Bangkok left stranded after devastating earthquake". 28 March 2025.
- ^ "Sid Simone & Flavafull Vegetarian Travel Show". YouTube.
- ^ "Here's What Really Happened at That Company That Set a $70,000 Minimum Wage".
- ^ "ATS & CRM Technology for Staffing Agencies". 16 November 2015.
- ^ "14 Female Entrepreneurs Share the Biggest Mistake They Made in Their 20s". 3 March 2017.
- ^ "38 Black Entrepreneurs Share Their Origin Stories". 24 February 2015.
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/Inspiring-Entrepreneurs-Overcoming-Challenges-Leadership-ebook/dp/B01D2P5ODW
- ^ "Kloud 9". Discogs.