Feeling like everyone else is somehow making content look expensive while you're stuck fighting with Canva? You're not alone.

In today's episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to use Claude Design to speed up everything from your carousels to your full website, and why setting up a proper brand kit is the difference between designs that look pro and designs that scream AI.

👉 This episode is for you if:

- You're spending hours in Canva and still not loving how your graphics look - You keep hearing about AI design tools but don't know where to actually start - You want to stop paying a designer a bajillion dollars for every single asset ⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro: Why the gap just got smaller 00:39 What Claude Design can do (carousels, sites, animations) 01:00 Picking your model and templates 01:23 Setting up your design system (the most important step) 02:32 Building CEO Spring Break launch graphics 04:20 Rebuilding my website from a Squarespace screenshot 05:40 The finished launch carousel 06:40 Making animated launch videos 08:20 Using connectors and skills 09:00 My WorkSmart Advisor template carousels 09:50 Why your brand kit makes or breaks your designs 10:30 The final animated video reveal 🔗 TOOLS MENTIONED GoFullPage (screenshot plugin) → chrome web store Vercel (hosting) Higgsfield (connector) Creative Market, Dribbble, Upwork (hire a designer) 📌 FOLLOW ME TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun WorkSmart → https://www.patreon.com/MorganDeBaun Get More Frameworks in My Book → https://www.amazon.com/Rewrite-Your-Rules-Achieve-Freedom/dp/0593725050/ #ClaudeAI #AITools #ContentCreator #WorkSmart #AIForCreators

Feeling stuck trying to figure out your next move as a business owner? You're not alone. In today's episode, we're breaking down the exact 5 things I'd do first if I were starting my business over from scratch. 👉 This episode is for you if:

• You just went full-time and feel buried in every task, from content to contracts
• You're making more money but somehow working more, not less
• You're ready to build a business that grows without you trading your time for money

🔗 MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO

Audit your business: worksmartadvisor.com

⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS

00:00 Intro 00:35 Open two separate bank accounts (personal vs. business) 01:15 Identify what only you can do as CEO 02:00 Build your delegation org chart 03:00 The reinvestment mistake that keeps you stuck 04:00 A real example: scaling past $100K 05:00 The two-question filter for every hire or tool 05:45 Build partnerships that grow your business without you 📌 FOLLOW ME TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun WorkSmart → https://www.patreon.com/MorganDeBaun Get More Frameworks in My Book → https://www.amazon.com/Rewrite-Your-Rules-Achieve-Freedom/dp/0593725050/

Feeling like you're working hard but your money isn't working for you? You're not alone. In today's episode, I'm breaking down five money moves that will quietly make you very, very wealthy and none of them require you to go viral, get lucky, or grind yourself into the ground.

I'm talking dividend stocks (aka mailbox money), building a paid community, creating digital products with AI, setting up your affiliate business, and finally charging people to pick your brain. These are the exact strategies I use across WorkSmart, Afro Tech, and my own personal portfolio — and the math is simpler than you think.

This episode is for you if you're part of the 80% who doesn't have a side hustle yet, if you're recommending products without affiliate links (in 2026?!), or if you're letting people pick your brain for free. We're done with that. I'll walk you through real numbers, real platforms, and how to actually get started this week.

Links mentioned: Join the WorkSmart community — https://www.patreon.com/MorganDeBaun Get my book, Rewrite Your Rules — https://www.amazon.com/Rewrite-Your-Rules-Achieve-Freedom/dp/0593725050/ ShopMy storefront — https://shopmy.us/shop/morgandebaun TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun Money Worksheets & Budgets - https://stan.store/morgandebaun Watch the show on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@MorganDeBaun

Discover how Morgan DeBaun, CEO of Blavity and AfroTech, built her diverse income streams from the ground up. Whether you're starting with little or aiming to diversify your earnings, this episode offers actionable insights to grow your wealth.

In this episode:

• Morgan shares her personal journey from investing at age 13 to building multiple income streams
• How to leverage your expertise for brand deals, speaking engagements, and consulting
• The importance of passive income through stocks, ETFs, and real estate
• Strategies for scaling and diversifying income based on your capital and time availability
• Practical tips for beginners to start their own income streams today

Timestamps: 00:00 - Morgan introduces her nine streams of income and why they matter 01:00 - Starting early: Investing in stocks at age 13 and foundational money lessons 02:30 - Building wealth through W-2 salary, 401k, RSUs, and stock appreciation 04:00 - How Morgan secures brand deals with major tech companies and tips for becoming an expert 05:15 - Generating income via speaking engagements and training sessions 06:30 - Creating and selling educational workshops under the WorkSmart brand 07:45 - Monetizing content through Substack and book writing tips 08:30 - Rental properties as a long-term asset and passive income source 09:15 - Affiliate marketing and small-scale revenue streams 09:50 - Choosing income streams based on capital or time constraints 10:20 - Final thoughts: Building wealth with strategic diversification

Resources & Links:

• Morgan DeBaun's Book: Rewrite Your Rules
• Blavity
• AfroTech
• AI mastery Training
• Passive Income Blueprint

• Twitter
• LinkedIn

In this episode of The Journey, Morgan sits down with King Willonius — comedian, screenwriter, and creator of the viral "BBL Drizzy" track — to unpack how AI is transforming creativity, music, and culture. King shares his unconventional path into AI during the writer's strike, how one playful idea turned into the first-ever AI sample in music history, and why he sees AI as a creative superpower for artists who've already put in their 10,000 hours.

Together, they explore:

- The story behind BBL Drizzy and how it went from a joke to a Drake sample.

- Why AI didn't replace King's creativity — it amplified decades of work.

- The debate: should AI-generated songs be valued the same as human-made music?

- The rise of AI-created artists and what that means for representation, ownership, and opportunity.

- How AI can democratize creativity, especially for Black creators who've been historically boxed out of traditional industries.

This is a wide-ranging, funny, and thought-provoking conversation about art, culture, and what it means to create in the age of AI.

Order Morgan's Book, Rewrite Your Rules: https://www.amazon.com/Rewrite-Your-Rules-Achieve-Freedom/dp/0593725050

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AfroTech is more than a conference—it's a movement. In this episode of The Journey, Morgan DeBaun pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to scale one of the largest Black tech communities in the world.

From its humble beginnings in a San Francisco mall to hosting 20,000+ attendees in Houston, AfroTech has grown into a global ecosystem of technologists, founders, small business owners, and creators. Morgan shares the highs and lows of expansion, how the team chooses host cities, and the new initiatives shaping the future of AfroTech.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, event organizer, or just curious about what it takes to run a world-class experience, this candid behind-the-scenes look will inspire and inform.

In this episode:

- Why AfroTech moved from San Francisco to Texas

- How city infrastructure and community partnerships shape the conference

- What's new in 2025: Health Stack, small business marketplace, creator track, and hardware demos

- The role of AI, equity, and community in shaping the future of tech

- How AfroTech keeps attendee experience at the center, no matter the scale

👀 AfroTech isn't just an event—it's a blueprint for building community, ownership, and innovation at scale.

AI isn't slowing down — it's accelerating. Reports warn that up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could be replaced by AI agents and automation by 2030. So what does that mean for you, your career, and your future?

In this episode of The Journey, Morgan DeBaun breaks down what AI agents really are, why companies are shifting away from entry-level roles, and how you can future-proof your skills, income, and security.

Morgan shares:

• Why CEOs are quietly replacing workers with AI

• What AI agents actually do (and how they're evolving fast)

• The risk for white-collar and knowledge workers in the next 5 years

• Why "fractional work" and solopreneurship are becoming the new normal

• How to position yourself inside your company to avoid layoffs

• The timeless human skills AI can never replace

This is a real talk episode — both a warning and an invitation. You have time to prepare, adapt, and thrive if you act intentionally now.

👀 Don't just listen. Take action. Be the person who leads change, not the one left behind.

Order Morgan's Book, Rewrite Your Rules 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Rewrite-Your-Rules-Achieve-Freedom/dp/0593725050

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If Morgan DeBaun had to start all over again, these are the 5 businesses she'd launch using AI—and you can too.

In this episode of The Journey, Morgan dives deep into real, actionable business ideas that combine AI tools with human expertise—perfect for solopreneurs, side hustlers, and professionals navigating today's uncertain job market.

Whether you're recently laid off, looking to diversify your income, or ready to future-proof your skills, this episode will spark ideas and show you how to take action.

In this episode:

• Why the rise of solopreneurship is accelerating

• The low barrier to entry for new entrepreneurs

• 5 specific AI-powered business models you can start now

• The tools, platforms, and pricing strategies Morgan would use

• How to pair ChatGPT with your own expertise to build lasting value

👀 This is for the doers, the builders, and anyone ready to use AI to create freedom—not fear.

Don't forget to share your favorite idea on Instagram or tag Morgan with the AI business you're launching.

Order Morgan's Book, Rewrite Your Rules https://www.amazon.com/Rewrite-Your-Rules-Achieve-Freedom/dp/0593725050

Join the Newsletter for Exclusive Content: https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast

Follow Morgan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun

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Timestamps:

00:00 — Intro: Why AI + Business Matters Right Now

01:13 — The Rise of Solopreneurs + Job Market Shifts

02:24 — The New Entrepreneur Mindset

03:24 — AI Business #1: Content Creation Agency for Experts

06:58 — AI Business #2: Custom ChatGPT Setup Services

09:50 — AI Business #3: AI Automations for Small Businesses

12:43 — AI Business #4: Coaching or Learning Tools Powered by Your Expertise

15:28 — AI Business #5: AI-Powered Recruitment + Hiring Support

17:09 — Final Thoughts: Use AI + Human Skills to Future-Proof Your Income

If you're using ChatGPT or other AI tools but still feel like you're barely scratching the surface, this episode is for you. Morgan DeBaun shares fast, tactical advice to help solopreneurs, small business owners, and creatives actually start using AI smarter—not harder.

From audio prompting to smarter context organization, Morgan breaks down simple but powerful strategies to save time, improve your workflow, and stop overthinking how to "use AI the right way." She also explains why letting AI write your prompts, organizing information into projects, and using tools like Gemini and Otter for meetings can dramatically level up how you work.

Whether you're trying to move faster as a one-person team or scale with a lean crew, this episode will help you unlock new possibilities with AI—without needing to be a tech expert.

Listen now to make smarter, faster, more confident moves with AI.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Why You're Probably Using AI Wrong

00:46 – Tip 1: Use Audio Prompts Instead of Typing

01:40 – Tip 2: Let ChatGPT Write Your Prompts for You

03:04 – Tip 3: Understand and Apply Context Engineering

04:08 – The Rise of AI Browsers & Why It Matters (Perplexity, Gemini)

06:17 – Tip 4: Organize Info into Projects (vs. GPTs)

08:25 – Tip 5: Automate Meeting Notes with AI Tools

10:49 – Extra Tip: Tell AI to Be an Expert (Not Just Agreeable)

12:13 – Join the WorkSmart Community + Upcoming AI Edge Summit

Jaclyn Johnson is back with a brand new vision—and this time, she's rewriting the rules. In this candid and powerful conversation, Jaclyn opens up about what life really looks like after selling your company, healing from burnout, and rediscovering purpose. She and Morgan dive into the rise of angel investing, the power of warm intros, why she launched a platform that's already helped deploy $1M+ to women and BIPOC-owned businesses, and how investing is about so much more than returns.

They also get real about dating as high-powered women, feminine energy, letting go of control, and building partnerships that actually work. Whether you're a founder, investor, or just someone redefining success on your own terms—this episode will leave you inspired.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

04:15 – Taking a step back to build

07:25 – Investing in women and BIPOC founders

21:04 – Breaking down what it means to be an accredited angel investor

27:05 – Jaclyn's approach to work-life balance after burnout

29:50 – How Jaclyn spends her exit money: real estate and travel flex

33:25 – Navigating dating post-divorce and balancing masculine/feminine energy

35:37 – The importance of unlearning control and receiving help

42:50 – Being "the cool ex-wife" and managing public perception

46:26 – Final reflections on reinvention and the journey ahead