{"podcast":{"title":"The Journey with Morgan DeBaun","slug":"the-journey-with-morgan-debaun-6376549","podcast_index_feed_id":6376549,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/472383/rss","website_url":"https://www.instagram.com/thejourneybymdb/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/9/f/0/a9f010614c2ded0fd959afa2a1bf1c87/TheJourney_CoverArt.jpeg","author":"Morgan DeBaun","episode_count":124,"summary":"Welcome to The Journey podcast, a weekly podcast that delves into the captivating stories of purpose-driven achievers on their quest for living their best lives. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., Morgan DeBaun, and features a diverse lineup of guests such as Emmy-nominated actors, elite athletes, experienced doulas, viral social media influencers, eco-conscious pioneers, and more. Tune in for empowering conversations sharing personal growth and self-discovery experiences. Embark on The Journey with us!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T02:19:36.418667+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun-6376549"},"episode":{"title":"What's New at AfroTech Conference 2025 (Health, AI + More)","slug":"what-s-new-at-afrotech-conference-2025-health-ai-more","published_at":"2025-09-23T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun-6376549/what-s-new-at-afrotech-conference-2025-health-ai-more","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun-6376549","url":"https://d445058f-61a3-4386-b441-7dd9e2548bb6.libsyn.com/whats-new-at-afrotech-conference-2025-health-ai-more","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/d445058f-61a3-4386-b441-7dd9e2548bb6/audio_riverside_morgan_debaun_raw-synced-video-cfr_mdb_journey_0134.mp3?dest-id=4003203","summary":"AfroTech is more than a conference—it's a movement. In this episode of The Journey, Morgan DeBaun pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to scale one of the largest Black tech communities in the world. From its humble beginnings in a San Francisco mall to hosting 20,000+ attendees in Houston, AfroTech has grown into a global ecosystem of technologists, founders, small business owners, and creators. Morgan shares the highs and lows of expansion, how the team chooses host cities, and the new initiatives shaping the future of AfroTech. Whether you're an entrepreneur, event organizer, or just curious about what it takes to run a world-class experience, this candid behind-the-scenes look will inspire and inform. In this episode: - Why AfroTech moved from San Francisco to Texas - How city infrastructure and community partnerships shape the conference - What's new in 2025: Health Stack, small business marketplace, creator track, and hardware demos - The role of AI, equity, and community in shaping the future of tech - How AfroTech keeps attendee experience at the center, no matter the scale 👀 AfroTech isn't just an event—it's a blueprint for building community, ownership, and innovation at scale.","meta_description":"AfroTech is more than a conference—it's a movement. In this episode of The Journey, Morgan DeBaun pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to scale…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1155,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun-6376549/episodes/what-s-new-at-afrotech-conference-2025-health-ai-more/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun-6376549/what-s-new-at-afrotech-conference-2025-health-ai-more.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}