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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 52 MIN

29. The Power to Persist w/ Lamell McMorris

from The Butterfly of Why · host Jamie Weddle

What if persistence isn’t just about surviving hard seasons, but about creating lasting change because of them?In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lamell McMorris, nationally recognized leader at the intersection of business, justice, and social impact, and author of The Power to Persist: 8 Simple Habits to Build Lifelong Resilience. From Chicago’s South Side to the national stage, Dr. McMorris shares the eight simple habits and mindset shifts that helped him turn pressure into purpose and challenges into opportunity. Guided by the belief that persistence isn’t just how we keep going, it’s how we create lasting change. He encourages all of us to stay open and be ready because he’s building a growing movement for resilience that unites people, strengthens communities, empowers industries, and inspires us all to rise, lead, and persist.A motivating conversation about resilience that doesn’t just help you endure, but equips you to make an impact.

What if persistence isn’t just about surviving hard seasons, but about creating lasting change because of them? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lamell McMorris, nationally recognized leader at the intersection of business, justice, and social impact, and author of The Power to Persist: 8 Simple Habits to Build Lifelong Resilience. From Chicago’s South Side to the national stage, Dr. McMorris shares the eight simple habits and mindset shifts that helped him turn pressure into purpos...

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