More Peace, More Profit: The Power of Walking Away From the Wrong Goals with Morgan DeBaun

Jul 8, 2025

Morgan DeBaun, entrepreneur and author of 'Rewrite Your Rules,' is a powerhouse behind Blavity and Afrotech. In this conversation, she shares her journey of redefining success to align with personal values rather than societal pressures. Morgan discusses her innovative 'Three Pillar' framework for maintaining focus and growth, emphasizing that true wealth lies in freedom, not material possessions. She also opens up about the transformative power of sabbaticals for rejuvenation and the importance of authenticity in personal peace.

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ADVICE

Embrace Your Life Season

Accept and embrace the life season you are in to maintain endurance and joy.
Seek the tiny daily joys in routines instead of chasing big flashy wins to avoid burnout.

ANECDOTE

Morgan's Entrepreneurial Journey

Morgan started her company at 24, quickly realizing Silicon Valley lacked products for people of color.
She built Blavity, raised $12 million, grew huge offices, and acquired companies before slowing down in Tennessee.

INSIGHT

Success Means Owning Time

True success is owning your time and choosing who you spend it with.
Achieving freedom means focusing on joy in everyday moments rather than external validation.

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The Bold Reset You Didn't Know You Needed

If you’ve ever found yourself chasing a version of success that no longer fits, this episode is your reminder that you have the power to rewrite your rules.

I’m joined by powerhouse entrepreneur and author Morgan DeBaun to explore what it really means to build a business and life on your own terms. We talk about everything from recovering from burnout, scaling sustainably, and how to unapologetically choose joy, clarity, and freedom over hustle. Morgan shares honest insights about defining what "enough" looks like in her personal and professional life that I think every ambitious woman should hear.

Whether you’re at a turning point in your business, reevaluating your goals, or just feeling stretched too thin, this episode will help you reset your mindset and business strategy.

HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:

1️⃣ Redefining Success Starts With Radical Clarity – Morgan shares how she learned to step away from external expectations and get crystal clear on what success looks like for her — not what’s impressive on paper.

2️⃣ Use the "Three Pillar" Framework to Find Focus – You can’t do it all. Morgan introduces her Six Pillars of Life and explains why focusing on just three at a time creates sustainable growth and less overwhelm.

3️⃣ Wealth Isn’t About Stuff, It’s About Freedom – Discover how Morgan makes decisions that maximize joy and align with her deepest values.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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Order your copy of Rewrite Your Rules: worksmartprogram.com/book

Follow Morgan on Instagram: @morgandebaun

Join Morgan’s Patreon: patreon.com/MorganDeBaun

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