In this deeply powerful episode 12 of The LeadHer Shift Podcast, host Alian Ollivierre sits down with Kelly Morgan—author, publisher, and founder of Bright Headed Publishing and BTA (Break the Algorithm). Together, they explore themes of authenticity, self-leadership, rejection, resilience, and reclaiming your voice.

Kelly shares her raw, inspiring journey from being the only Black girl in a predominantly white Utah community to facing betrayal in the publishing industry. She opens up about people-pleasing, body image struggles, grief, and the unlearning required to truly lead yourself. From being scammed by a publisher to relaunching her business with clarity and intention, Kelly’s story is one of falling, pausing, rebuilding, and rising in her own power.

Listeners will hear about:

• The inspiration behind her books “You Sound White” and “Wait for It”

• The emotional toll of being the “reference” for Blackness in white spaces

• How the weight we carry isn’t always physical, but deeply internal

• Why mindset is the first shift in self-leadership

• The importance of collaboration and breaking free from social media dependency

This episode is a testament to the power of starting over, owning your narrative, and showing up as your whole self—even when it’s uncomfortable.

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