Ever wondered how books actually get published—and how to market them in today’s social media world? In this episode, we sit down with Megan (BooksNblazers) of Penguin Random House to break down the book publishing process, content creation, and how authors can grow online.

Whether you're an aspiring author, book content creator, or just curious about the inner workings of publishing, Megan shares it all.

⏱️ Timestamps
0:57 – Books That Have Shaped Megan’s Life
2:02 – Scholastic Book Fair Nostalgia
2:50 – Getting Into Publishing
3:06 – Roles in Publishing Explained
7:00 – Starting in Book Marketing
8:44 – How to Break Into Publishing
10:27 – Becoming a Book Content Creator
12:24 – Building a Bookish Community
14:01 – How Book Collaborations Work
15:05 – Book Influencer Programs (Explained!)
20:02 – Why Authors Need a Social Presence
21:55 – How to Find Your Readers Online
23:50 – Current Trends in Book Marketing
25:55 – The Evolution of Social Media + Publishing
27:23 – Last, Now, Next Book Recs
27:56 – 3 Life-Changing Books
28:43 – What Makes a Great Story?
29:11 – Rapid-Fire Book Q&A
32:03 – What She Wants More of in the Book World
32:50 – What She Wants Less of in the Book World

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In this episode of the Founders Talk Podcast, Morgan DeBaun, CEO of Blavity Inc. AfroTech and author of our April Founders Club Book Pick Rewrite Your Rules, shares powerful insights on entrepreneurship, lasting success, and building wealth.

Morgan discusses how to rewrite the rules for success, balancing intensity and joy, the secrets to avoiding burnout, and why originality is key to attracting attention in business. She also goes into the importance of mastering growth and navigating the challenges of building Blavity into a game-changing company.

Timestamps:

0:01 – Intro
1:15 – Dreaming Beyond Boundaries
3:08 – Being a Change in the World
4:45 – Balancing Intensity and Joy
6:35 – Mastering Your Growth
8:24 – Avoiding Burnout
10:04 – The 6 Pillars of Stability & Freedom
13:02 – The Early Days of Blavity
15:48 – The Power of Originality
17:04 – Thinking in Terms of Data
17:50 – Mergers and Acquisitions
19:01 – Travel Noire
19:55 – Selling a Black Company
21:23 – Liquidity Events for Black Companies
23:54 – AfroTech
25:00 – Black Economic Wealth
25:57 – The Wealth Code
27:47 – Rich vs. Wealthy
28:44 – Shifting to a Wealth Mindset
30:33 – Stop Following the Rules
32:44 – Fundraising & Rewriting Your Rules
33:18 – Risk vs. Stability
36:31 – Hiring & Managing a Company
38:38 – Writing the Book
41:05 – Rapid Fire Questions
42:18 – What Should Be in a Founder’s Toolkit?

Buy Morgan's book, Rewrite Your Rules: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738848/rewrite-your-rules-by-morgan-debaun/

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Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgandebaun/
Blavity - https://blavity.com/

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In this exclusive interview, Will Packer, NY Times Bestselling Author of Who Better Than You?, shares invaluable insights on film financing, dreaming big, and developing healthy arrogance for success. As a blockbuster film producer, Will has grossed over $1 billion worldwide at the box office, with 10 movies opening at #1, including:

Stomp The Yard
Girls Trip
About Last Night
Think Like A Man
Ride Along 1 & 2

Will opens up about his career journey, the importance of building your brand, how to make movies on a budget, and what it really takes to succeed in Hollywood. He discusses the mindset behind healthy arrogance, why you need it to succeed, and how to use it to build confidence in any room you walk into. Whether you're an entrepreneur or filmmaker, this interview will help you think bigger and challenge the limits you place on yourself.

Timestamps:

0:01 - Intro
1:26 - Building Your Brand
3:20 - "If Poem"
5:13 - Ramen Noodle Days
10:40 - Making Movies on A Budget
12:18 - Time Goals vs. Money Goals
16:18 - Think Like A Man Book Adaptation
22:10 - On Building A Team
25:33 - Meeting his Wife at Essence Fest
30:00 - Writing the Book
31:02 - Rapid Fire Questions

Get Will Packer’s Bestselling Book: Who Better Than You? - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735558/who-better-than-you-by-will-packer/

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