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.

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