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This week on The Journey, Morgan DeBaun dives into the world of event and conference businesses, exposing how Blavity has created consistent success with the annual AfroTech conference.\n\nThis episode is brought to you by:\nGo to\xa0Quince.com/journey\xa0for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.\nSign up now for a $1 per month trial at\xa0shopify.com/journey\nFor a limited time, kids eat FREE! Visit\xa0HelloFresh.com/journeykids\xa0to unlock this offer.\nTry Found for free at\xa0Found.com/JOURNEY\n\nIn this episode:\n00:00 Introduction to the Journey Podcast\n00:27 Blavity's First Conference: EmpowerHer\n03:29 The Birth of AfroTech\n05:32 Curating Successful Conferences\n08:21 Building a Conference Budget\n13:54 Choosing the Right Themes\n16:17 Future Trends and Vision\n21:08 Successful Event Examples\n24:16 Final Tips and Conclusion\n\nIn the episode, Morgan shares what it takes to develop impactful event and conference business, and how they can go wrong. She opens up about the inherent risks in running conferences and the lessons learned from Blavity\u2019s first in-person event, EmpowerHer.\nMorgan emphasizes the importance of curating speakers, staying ahead of trends, and partnering with clients to develop highly valuable events. She shares examples of how AfroTech and other conferences have stayed relevant and innovative, while other event businesses fail to keep up with trends.\n\nIf you\u2019re interested in finding your own success in the events and conference space, this episode is a must-listen. Want to learn more from Morgan?\nSign up for\xa0WorkSmart Pro through Patreon\xa0where Morgan will be discussing events and conference businesses this month!\nJoin the Newsletter for More Exclusive Content:\xa0https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast\nMake sure you are following Morgan's journey on TikTok:\xa0https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun?_\nFollow us on Instagram:\xa0https://instagram.com/thejourneybymdb\nProduced by\xa0MicMoguls.com