Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel Feeling Stuck? Try these 3 Steps to Success from Blavity's CEO Morgan DeBaun
Mar 31, 2025
Morgan DeBaun, founder of Blavity and Afrotech, is a trailblazer redefining opportunities for Black entrepreneurs. In the conversation, she emphasizes that failure is fundamental to success and encourages embracing stagnation for growth. Morgan shares insights from her new book, 'Rewrite Your Rules,' offering strategies for self-discovery and resilience. She recounts a pivotal moment when she almost sold Blavity and discusses the evolving landscape for DEI professionals. Tune in for actionable steps to achieve success on your own terms!
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Early Entrepreneurial Journey
- Morgan DeBaun's early entrepreneurial focus was solving problems for Black millennials.
- Her experience at Intuit in Silicon Valley showed her that success is accessible to anyone.
Permission for Success
- Success often comes down to giving yourself permission to pursue it. Many have clear goals but lack the steps to achieve them, leading to a gap between aspiration and reality.
Step Change Growth
- Aim for step change growth, not incremental growth. Setting ambitious goals forces you to think differently and innovate.
