Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
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. bit.ly/HelloMondayNewsletter
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#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
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. 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
