Episode 12 of The LeadHer Shift features Kelly Morgan, a long-time author who i determined to break the algorithm and lead others to unhinge themselves from components of social media.

In This Episode

In this deeply powerful episode 12 of The LeadHer Shift Podcast, host Alian Ollivierre sits down with Kelly Morgan—author, publisher, and founder of Bright Headed Publishing and BTA (Break the Algorithm). Together, they explore themes of authenticity, self-leadership, rejection, resilience, and reclaiming your voice.

Kelly shares her raw, inspiring journey from being the only Black girl in a predominantly white Utah community to facing betrayal in the publishing industry. She opens up about people-pleasing, body image struggles, grief, and the unlearning required to truly lead yourself. From being scammed by a publisher to relaunching her business with clarity and intention, Kelly’s story is one of falling, pausing, rebuilding, and rising in her own power.

Listeners will hear about:

• The inspiration behind her books “You Sound White” and “Wait for It”

• The emotional toll of being the “reference” for Blackness in white spaces

• How the weight we carry isn’t always physical, but deeply internal

• Why mindset is the first shift in self-leadership

• The importance of collaboration and breaking free from social media dependency

This episode is a testament to the power of starting over, owning your narrative, and showing up as your whole self—even when it’s uncomfortable.

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About Kelly Morgan

Kelly Morgan is the founder of Bright Headed Publishing, LLC—a space where bold stories and underrepresented voices thrive. She’s the author of Weight For It and You Sound White, and the creator of Author’s Mic, a video series that gives indie authors the real-talk tools they need to publish with power.

A former corporate recruiter who walked away to build her own table, Kelly brings lived experience to every conversation—whether it’s about reinvention, healing, or leading yourself through the fire. Her work speaks to women of all backgrounds who have led in visible and invisible ways: in boardrooms, side hustles, kitchens, classrooms, and in quiet moments of self-trust.

Kelly doesn’t just talk about leadership—she lives it. Through risk. Through resilience. And through radical self-belief.

Below are two quotes that embody the essence of who inspires her as a leader:

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi  

"'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou

About LeadHer Shift

LeadHer Shift is a series featuring dynamic women, their experiences, and insights.

These are women of all demographics, experience levels, and cultures, who have, in their own ways, accomplished or been challenged by some form of leadership role and skill, within their lifetime, including leading themselves.

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