Myleik Teele's Podcast 226: Morgan DeBaun Built It All—Then Rebuilt Herself
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Apr 8, 2025 Morgan DeBaun, founder and CEO of Blavity, dives into her transformative journey of overcoming burnout and redefining success in her new book, 'Rewrite Your Rules.' She emphasizes the power of being a 'rough draft' over perfection and discusses creating a balanced life on your terms. The conversation touches on managing ambition alongside parenthood, the significance of genuine connections, and using self-awareness to navigate overwhelming situations. Morgan invites listeners to embrace personal growth and community support on their paths.
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Burnout and Misalignment
- Morgan DeBaun, despite external success, felt deeply unhappy at 27.
- She was burnt out from the pressures of her CEO role and questioned her life choices.
Prioritizing Life Pillars
- Prioritize three pillars (freedom, stability, wellness, money, passions, relationships) at any given time.
- Put the other pillars in maintenance mode to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
The Challenge of Wellness
- Wellness was the hardest pillar for Morgan DeBaun to build due to her entrepreneurial drive.
- She felt her value was tied to constant work, neglecting her well-being.
