The People Power Project Podcast

Morgan Carey

People should love where they work more. Even if the work is stressful and tasks are hard, the environment does not have to be toxic. This podcast is all about empowering YOU—whether you’re an employee, a manager, or a business owner—to build better, safer, and more accountable work environments. I'm on a mission and together, we’ll challenge outdated narratives about leadership, HR, and accountability, and explore practical ways to foster growth for everyone involved.

  1. 05/22/2025

    Emotional Healing Improves Your Leadership

    Listen to this on the way to work! In this powerful episode of the People Power Project Podcast host Morgan Carey sits down with Dr. Erica Anthony—Associate Professor, Chair of the Department of Business Administration at Morgan State University, leadership coach, and founder of the Lyceum for Innovative Leadership—to talk about the emotional work behind becoming a great leader. From navigating overwhelming grief and workplace adversity to reclaiming confidence as Black women in leadership, Dr. Anthony gets real about what it means to , lead while wounded and how healing becomes the secret to truly impactful leadership. We’re diving deep into: ✅ Emotional intelligence and leadership ✅ Leading while grieving: how personal pain affects professional performance ✅ Why Black women are expected to be "strong"—and how to break free from that pressure ✅ How to stop leading from survival mode and step into your true power ✅ Dealing with workplace toxicity, haters, and resentment ✅ Accountability, burnout, and protecting your peace. This episode is a cornerstone of the #BlackGirlLeadership movement—a call to every woman of color who’s building something powerful while healing from something painful. Whether you’re a new manager, executive, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this episode will speak to your soul and give you actionable tools to thrive—emotionally and professionally. RESOURCES & LINKS Email: Contact@morgancareyconsulting.com ✨ Follow Morgan Carey on TikTok✨ Join our coaching program ✨ Connect with Dr. Erica Anthony ✨Dr. Erica Anthony's ⁠LinkedIN⁠ ✨ Register for Recharge Leadership Retreat (June 14th) ✨Dr. Erica Anthony's Instagram Subscribe for more episodes about leadership, emotional growth, workplace culture & healing.

    34 min
  2. 05/09/2025

    How Balancing Your Hormones Can Make You a Better Leader

    In this episode of The People Power Project Podcast, host Morgan Carey talks with hormone health expert Chelsea McLeod about the powerful connection between hormone balance, self-awareness, and leadership effectiveness. Listen in to learn: How hormone imbalances can impact your energy, focus, and confidence as a leaderWhy burnout and brain fog are often signs of a deeper hormonal issueHow fixing your hormones can improve not just your health, but also your relationships and career successThe surprising ways stress, nutrition, and emotional intelligence impact your body and mindPractical tips for managing cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone for high performance If you’re a high-achieving woman, leader, or entrepreneur who wants to optimize your mind, body, and leadership potential, this episode is for you! Connect with Chelsea:Instagram: @healthywithchels Free Ebook: The Busy Girl’s Guide to Hormonal Weight Loss Ready for the next step in your healing leadership journey?Join Morgan’s⁠ Thrive Through It Coaching Program-⁠ ⁠contact@mogancareyconsulting.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The My Seven Figure Podcast Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Learn more about Podcasting today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book me to speak or train at your next event ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠

    33 min
  3. 05/01/2025

    Why Black Women Are Leading from Survival, Not Healing

    Welcome to a new season of The People Power Project Podcast! In this powerful kickoff to May, host Morgan Carey opens up about the shift happening in both this podcast and in her consulting work. With deep honesty and a heart for healing, Morgan shares why she's being called to focus on the emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of Black women in leadership. This episode is for every Black woman who has ever had to lead through heartbreak, hardship, health battles, and hidden pain — all while being expected to perform with perfection and grace. Morgan reflects on: The burden Black women carry to and from the office Why some people say they’d “never work for a Black woman again” How unhealed trauma shows up in our leadership Why emotional intelligence and healing are essential leadership tools What it really means to lead from survival vs. healing She’s not here to blame or shame — she’s here to love, uplift, and offer space for transformation.If you’re ready to lead with your whole self — not just what’s polished and presentable — this episode is your invitation. Homework Prompt:📝 “Where have I been leading from survival instead of healing?”Journal it. Sit with it. Then come back ready to grow. Ready for the next step in your healing leadership journey?Join Morgan’s Thrive Through It Coaching Program- contact@mogancareyconsulting.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The My Seven Figure Podcast Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Learn more about Podcasting today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book me to speak or train at your next event ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠

    18 min
  4. 04/24/2025

    Soft Yet Unshakeable: Leading with Love and Authority

    What does it mean to lead with both strength and softness? In this powerful episode, we sit down with the inspiring Deirdre Palm Adams to explore how heart-led leadership is reshaping the way we define power, accountability, and connection in the workplace. Whether you're a new manager, executive, or change agent, this conversation will challenge outdated beliefs and help you embrace self-awareness and emotional intelligence as the ultimate leadership tools. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why empathy in leadership is a superpower, not a weaknessHow to balance authority with compassionThe truth about “soft” skills—and how they drive high performanceReal strategies for dealing with difficult conversations without losing your humanityHow to project confidence, maintain presence, and lead without burning out Favorite Quotes: “Softness isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom guided by love.” “Being an empathetic leader means holding people accountable and helping them grow.” If you're ready to become the kind of leader people respect and love to follow, this episode is for you. Get in Touch with Deirdre: LinkedIN & Website Subscribe for more content on: Self-awareness in leadership, Empathetic management strategies, Emotional intelligence at work, Authentic leadership development, HR + people-first business insights Join the People Power Project Circle ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠today and start your HR⁠⁠⁠⁠ Training, Coaching, and Mentoring for the Leader in you. Become more confident, more emotional Intelligent and learn actionable steps to enjoy where you work, elevate your career, and earn more. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The My Seven Figure Podcast Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Learn more about Podcasting today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book me to speak or train at your next event ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠

    28 min
5
out of 5
9 Ratings

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People should love where they work more. Even if the work is stressful and tasks are hard, the environment does not have to be toxic. This podcast is all about empowering YOU—whether you’re an employee, a manager, or a business owner—to build better, safer, and more accountable work environments. I'm on a mission and together, we’ll challenge outdated narratives about leadership, HR, and accountability, and explore practical ways to foster growth for everyone involved.