Ambition, drive, and determination to reach the next level in success is candidly discussed as weekday news anchor, Laura Simon, tells her story of improvement, the steps taken, gaining confidence, and being your own best advocate in your career.

Laura Simon is a news anchor, journalist, and motivational speaker. She also hosts an online series called "Simon Says" aimed at motivating, uplifting, and inspiring others. As a St. Louis native, Laura takes pride in her Midwest values and strong work ethic. She is a Columbia College Chicago graduate. During her sophomore year, she got a competitive internship at NBC Chicago where she was able to learn from some of the best anchors, reporters, and producers in the TV news business.

Laura officially started her journalism career at KTVO, the ABC affiliate in Kirksville, Missouri, and Ottumwa, Iowa. She joined 5NEWS (KFSM-TV), the CBS station in Northwest Arkansas in 2014 as a weekend anchor/reporter. She was promoted to weekday morning anchor in 2018 where she continues to deliver news impacting people across Northwest Arkansas, Southeast Oklahoma, and beyond. She has a passion for health and fitness and loves sharing tips about how to make wellness a priority while navigating a busy life and career.

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