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Leaving the 80-Hour Grind for a Life You Actually Want | Ed Morgan
Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass Leaders
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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/
- 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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