Morgan DeBaun on Building Blavity – And Why She Almost Sold It All

Morgan DeBaun didn't let statistical probabilities or conventional expectations hold her back from achieving massive success. As the founder of Blavity and Afrotech, she's redefining what's possible for Black entrepreneurs. In today’s episode, Jessi Hempel sits down with Morgan to discuss her new book Rewrite Your Rules, the lessons she’s learned on her entrepreneurial journey, and how you too can achieve success on your own terms. Stay tuned for Morgan’s take on: Why failure is an essential part of success and how to start practicing it The importance of embracing periods of stagnation to make room for growth Re-evaluating your goals, checking in on your personal growth, and making pivots How DEI professionals can adapt to the current landscape Subscribe to the #HelloMonday newsletter for more on building a work life on your own terms. https://bit.ly/HelloMondayNewsletter #linkedinnews #HelloMonday #morgandebaun #afrotech #blavity 0:00 Intro 02:13 Morgan talks about starting a company at 24 year old 04:02 Morgan’s caeer plans after leaving college 06:13 Morgan explains her framework for success 10:48 How to eliminate fear 14:12 Morgan’s take on if the stakes change as she moves through her career 16:22 Morgan’s second framework and intentional action plan 19:04 Morgan’s third piece of framework, ‘master your growth’ 22:42 Whether becoming a parent shifted Morgan’s purpose or professional life 23:55 Navigating a workforce post-DEI