Ive always had a desire to see what isnt being represented and to change that somehow. And often, what isnt being represented is me, whether thats being a woman, working-class, being British-Asian - Crystal Mahey-Morgan About Crystal Mahey-Morgan Crystal Mahey-Morgan is founder of OWN IT!, a publishing house and literacy, film and TV agency based in East London. OWN IT! is a storytelling lifestyle brand, publishing and producing powerful stories across books, music, art and film. They are also a literary, film and TV agency representing truly exciting talent. At the heart of everything they do is a desire to share, empower, celebrate and inspire. Whether through multi-media digital books, print books, music, art or film, OWN IT! releases and represents original and authentic stories such as Ifeomagwu Ify Adenuga debut book ENDLESS FORTUNE & Robyn Travis enthralling debut novel, Mama Cant Raise No Man.

Prior to founding OWN IT! she has a decade worth of experience working with various publishing brands such as Peters, Fraser and Dunlop Literary Agency and Penguin Random House. Connect Crystal Mahey-Morgan

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Some topics we cover in this episode:

• How she got involved with the underground British Hip-Hop scene at 16
• The Positive Power of Frustration
• Leadership is tied up in identity
• How the publishing industry stifled her authenticity and creativity
• Walking away without a safety net
• The concept of OWN IT! and democratising the arts industry
• The West Did Not Create The Written Word
• A lot of things we place a high value on now come from things we look down upon originally
• Deciding who to work with
• How OWN IT are being international to ensure creators are not exploited as well as changing the narrative around IP & Ownership
• What its like to work with your partner

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• Website: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/

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