Leading Change & Flipping The Script with Crystal Mahey-Morgan

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 Twitter Website 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 Selling out the Hackney Empire for a book launch Connect with me Website: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_Agbelusi Email: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I appreciate you and your support! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed? Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]