Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass Leaders

Leaving the 80-Hour Grind for a Life You Actually Want | Ed Morgan

26 Nov 2025

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Edward "Bean" Morgan joins the Badass Leaders Podcast for a candid conversation about leadership, burnout, and what it takes to walk away from a career that no longer aligns with your values. After decades in the restaurant and hospitality industry, working 80 to 90 hours a week with little recognition, Ed made a dramatic pivot into beekeeping. Today he manages more than 100 hives across Atlanta, teaches hands-on beekeeping classes, and mentors the next generation of beekeepers and entrepreneurs. This episode explores how Ed built a thriving business from scratch, how he found his voice as a leader, and the lessons he now applies to business growth, community building, and resilient decision-making. His story is a blueprint for anyone ready to change direction, reclaim their time, and lead on their own terms. The discussion also tackles questions such as: What is the difference between a leader and a manager? How do you recognize burnout before it derails your wellbeing? How do you pivot careers when you have a mortgage, a family, and no safety net? What can beekeeping teach us about leadership, communication, and teamwork? How do you navigate toxic work environments and advocate for yourself? What does conflict resolution look like when you're responsible for people, operations, and outcomes? Learn More About Ed Morgan: Facebook: Edward "Bean" Morgan, Instagram: Atlanta Bee Company LinkedIn: Edward Morgan Website: Beansbeesandhoney.com Airbnb experience: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/279263 Mentioned in this Episode: Don "The Fat Bee Man": https://www.youtube.com/@fineshooter Georgia Beekeepers Association: https://gabeekeeping.com/ Metro Atlanta Beekeepers: https://metroatlantabeekeepers.org/ Themes Leadership vs. management Career reinvention Burnout and wellbeing Entrepreneurship and business building Authenticity and self-advocacy Mentorship and community Beekeeping as a leadership model Conflict resolution and communication Diversity, identity, and navigating inequitable work environment Produced by: The AGN Group Host: Angela Gill Nelms Producer: Katie Hart Tagline: Be Brave. Be Badass. Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.com About The AGN Group: At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. www.TheAGNGroup.com. Social Media Channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2 Want to be a Podcast Guest? If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email [email protected].

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Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass Leaders

Leaving the 80-Hour Grind for a Life You Actually Want | Ed Morgan

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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