Morgan DeBaun on Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Creating Capacity, and Unlocking New Levels of Success
Mar 12, 2024
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In this episode, Morgan DeBaun discusses overcoming self-sabotage and creating capacity for success. She shares her journey into motherhood, navigating doubt, and the importance of working smart. The conversation also covers opportunities for new entrepreneurs, minimizing decision fatigue, and redefining success.
Redefining success beyond income and status towards impact and personal fulfillment.
Reducing decision fatigue by streamlining processes and grounding in clear decision-making criteria.
Embracing well-being and balance by prioritizing personal growth, self-care, and nurturing relationships.
Deep dives
Redefining Success: Transitioning from Traditional Paths to Entrepreneurship
Growing up following a traditional path of success, the guest shares her journey of reevaluating her definition of success as a young adult. Moving into entrepreneurship allowed her to redefine success beyond income and status, focusing on impact and personal fulfillment. This shift required redefining metrics of success grounded in controllable actions and behaviors rather than external validations.
The Importance of Creating Personal Capacity and Decision-Making Criteria
Facing overwhelm and procrastination, the guest explored the reasons behind her capacity limitations and decision-making challenges. By pre-writing responses and streamlining processes, she reduced decision fatigue and performance anxiety. The focus shifted towards grounding herself in clear decision-making criteria, reducing inputs, and maintaining a sense of accountability to navigate through challenges effectively.
Embracing Well-Being and Prioritizing Balance in Life and Relationships
After a period of intense responsibilities during the pandemic, the guest realized the importance of well-being and balance in her life. This led to significant life changes, including moving to a more relaxed environment, taking a sabbatical for self-care, and prioritizing relationships over work. She found a partner who valued her beyond her achievements, allowing her to embrace her femininity and create a nurturing environment for personal growth and transformation.
Personal Growth and Prioritizing Happiness
Prioritizing personal growth involves doing more of what brings joy and less of what feels obligatory. Embracing a journey towards self-discovery and happiness includes investing time and mental space to understand desires and make room for intended partnerships. Recognizing the importance of slowing down and enjoying activities that spark joy leads to a more fulfilling life and can extend to various aspects such as dating and hobbies.
Motherhood Challenges and Redefining Success
Navigating the postpartum period involves unexpected physical and emotional challenges, urging individuals to make space for adjustment and self-care. The shift into motherhood prompts a reevaluation of success, highlighting the need for discernment in balancing personal and professional responsibilities. Prioritizing decisions that align with family needs showcases the evolving definition of success and emphasizes the significance of clarity and self-assurance in managing new roles and expectations.
#224: Have you ever felt like you were getting in your own way? Or wondered if you’re undermining your success? That’s what we’re unpacking in this episode.
I’m excited to sit down and chat about all things success and embracing a soft life with this week’s guest, Morgan DeBaun. Morgan is a new mom and the co-founder and CEO of Blavity Inc. overseeing brands like AfroTech, 21Ninety, and Travel Noire. She is also the founder of Mor Matcha and the host of her own podcast “The Journey with Morgan DeBaun” where she delves into the captivating stories of purpose-driven achievers on their quest for living their best lives.
We also talk about…
How Morgan’s definition of success has changed throughout her career
Morgan’s journey into motherhood, and self-discovery
Navigating moments of doubt and our relationship to fear
The difference between working hard vs. working smart
How to create capacity for success and minimize your decision making fatigue
How to take advantage of opportunities as a new entrepreneur or professional
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