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The Journey with Morgan DeBaun

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May 23, 2023 • 44min

Leah Thomas’ Journey to Revolutionize Environmentalism and Empower Marginalized Voices

This week, Morgan is joined by Leah Thomas, a trailblazing environmental activist and founder of the Intersectional Environmentalist non-profit & digital platform. A real force of nature, Leah is changing the fight against climate change by spotlighting the link between social justice and environmental advocacy. Stemming from her experiences and passion for the environment, Leah has crafted an educational platform highlighting the overlap of environmental issues and social injustices. Her fresh take on environmentalism has landed her shoutouts in Vogue and Forbes, just to name a few.  Topics Covered: Leah's journey from studying Environmental Science and Policy to how she began weaving social justice into the environmental activism tapestry. Why intersectionality isn't just a buzzword, but a crucial lens to understand climate change and its impacts. The power of education to make environmentalism more relatable and accessible to diverse communities. How social media is proving to be a major player in the fight for our planet. Public health and climate change, understanding why it's a complicated relationship. The real deal on being a public figure and dealing with the pressures that come with it. This value-packed episode shows how passion can fuel a global cause. Loved it? Then leave us a review! Your star ratings and comments help us reach more people just like you. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Don't forget to share what you loved about this episode! Don't want to miss any episodes? Follow the podcast! We drop new episodes every week and you won't want to miss one. Hit follow and stay in the loop!  RESOURCES: https://www.instagram.com/greengirlleah/https://www.tiktok.com/@greengirlleahthomas?lang=enhttps://www.intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/  Subscribe to the podcast: Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejourneybymdb  Additional Resources: https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast  Enjoyed This Episode? Listen to This Next: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-announcement-empowering-maternal-health-ft-latham/id1687058364?i=1000613504611 Podcast Produced by AosseyCreative
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May 18, 2023 • 1h 1min

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT & Empowering Maternal Health ft. Latham Thomas

This week Morgan is joined by Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow. Latham serves as a visiting Professor at Brown University, where the Mama Glow Doula Training program is incorporated to extend her work as a global advocate for maternal health and education. Latham, an Oprah Winfrey Super Soul 100 honoree, has assisted high-profile clients like Alicia Keys and Anne Hathaway as a doula. Now she's joining Morgan for this VERY SPECIAL episode to discuss birth, pregnancy, motherhood, and so much more! Plus, Morgan is sharing some EXCITING news! You aren't going to want to miss the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We're adding more episodes every week and, if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejourneybymdb Additional Resources: https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast Follow The Journey Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejourneybymdb/ Follow Morgan: https://www.instagram.com/morgandebaun/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgandebaun/ https://www.morgandebaun.com/ Podcast Produced by AosseyCreative
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May 16, 2023 • 27min

Why I Left LA for Nashville [Embracing the Soft Life]

On this latest episode of The Journey, Morgan is sharing how she's learning to embrace self care and how a trip to Costa Rica led to a life-changing decision to leave Los Angeles and move to Nashville for a more balanced lifestyle. From that intense process of buying a house as a single female entrepreneur, to challenging societal expectations, and finding joy outside of work Morgan is opening up about how the last three years have been a life changing journey. Tune in to the full episode on Apple Podcasts or any where you listen to podcasts and if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We're adding more episodes every week and, if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now! Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun/id1687058364 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejourneybymdb Sign Up for Our Newsletter: https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast  Enjoyed This Episode? Listen to This Next: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morgan-debaun-my-journey-from-st-louis-to-silicon-valley/id1687058364?i=1000612312811  Podcast Produced by AosseyCreative
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May 9, 2023 • 36min

Balancing Business and Personal Life: Lessons from Deepica Mutyala's Journey

What does it take to succeed as a founder and entrepreneur in 2023? This week Morgan sits down with renowned South-Asian American beauty entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Live Tinted, and long time friend, Deepica Mutyala. Deepica has built her brand on a mission to champion multicultural beauty. Her viral YouTube video in 2015, showcasing a beauty hack using red lipstick to cover dark under eye circles, catapulted her to the forefront of the industry with over 10 million views. Recognized by prestigious publications like TIME Magazine as a Next Generation Leader in 2022, Deepica and her team continue to revolutionize beauty by expanding Live Tinted's skincare and cosmetic portfolios to meet diverse community needs. Topics Covered: The importance of self-confidence and self-love in personal and professional growth as women while navigating the male-dominated work of tech and venture capital. The challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, especially during significant life events, and the benefits of setting boundaries and outsourcing tasks. Morgan shares her journey to tapping into her feminine outside of work in order to find love and a softer life outside the boardroom. The delicate balance between sharing personal life events with the public and maintaining privacy, and how to both Morgan and Deepica navigate as public figures and founders. Insights into overcoming self-doubt as a female founder, embracing one's strengths, and the power of learning to say "No" to focus on what truly matters.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps us support more people -- just like you -- in moving toward the personal and professional life they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We're adding more episodes every week and, if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now!  RESOURCES: Deepica Mutyala InstagramDeepica Mutyala YouTubeLiveTinted WebsiteLiveTinted Instagram  Subscribe to the podcast: Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejourneybymdb  Additional Resources: https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast Podcast Produced by AosseyCreative
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May 9, 2023 • 28min

Morgan DeBaun: My Journey from St. Louis to Silicon Valley & Beyond

In this week's episode, Morgan shares the first part of her personal and entrepreneurial journey from growing up in St. Louis to becoming a successful founder of Blavity. She shares her experiences from childhood to present day, highlighting the challenges and triumphs that have shaped her career and personal life. Morgan discusses how her childhood and school experiences influenced her approach to entrepreneurship. Later, Morgan shares how working in Silicon Valley taught her to build company culture and ways that the overall environment of Silicon Valley caused Morgan to shrink herself, and how she unlearned the male founder prototype, in order to show up in her business as herself. Finally, Morgan gets honest about the first four years of building Blavity, how the pandemic changed her as a boss and her journey to allowed her to finally show up as herself. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps us support more people -- just like you -- in moving toward the personal and professional life they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We're adding more episodes every week and, if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now! Subscribe to the podcast:  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworksmartpodcast/  Additional Resources: Sign up for Our Newsletter! https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast  Podcast Produced by AosseyCreative

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