From Fired to Fortune | Brenda Morris

From Fired to Fortune | Brenda Morris

Update: 2025-07-09
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In this episode of Aon at the Top, Nicole Ward sits down with powerhouse CFO and board member Brenda Morris, a dynamic finance executive with over 35 years of experience across retail, wellness, manufacturing, and technology. Currently serving on the boards of Boot Barn, Xponential Fitness, and iHerb, Brenda shares her unconventional journey from aspiring flight attendant to C-suite executive. Together, they explore the pivotal moments that shaped her career, her philosophy of turning setbacks into stepping stones, and why she believes getting fired long ago was the best thing that ever happened to her. From enterprise risk management to building positive energy in the boardroom, Brenda offers practical wisdom on values-based leadership and why success equals happiness.

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From Fired to Fortune | Brenda Morris

From Fired to Fortune | Brenda Morris