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Speaker
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Helping folks prioritize play to sustain wellness in their lives.

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I learned this both from the joy of facilitating youth in After School Programs and from climbing out of the burnout it caused. You can learn more about my story in my tedx talk here.

I created a tool, Hustle & Play™, while I was recovering from this burnout; and now I help folks tap into their values & live in the present moment by utilizing play. I do this through teaching, facilitating, coaching, consulting, speaking at events, and even capturing play with my camera.

If you’re looking to build sustainable systems for wellness, burnout prevention or recovery, or brainstorm ways to build on strengths of you or your team - I’d love to help.

Play is how we unlock our magic and sustain collective impact in the world.

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what folks are saying about Morgan…

  • "I have known Morgan for over a decade through her photography, That's What She Said events and using H&P since 2019. My experience greatly enhanced through the H&P group sessions with the community of other users. Morgan's skills as a facilitator in these groups are instrumental in creating a safe space for conversation to explore out loud and delve into deep revelations. Her guidance, coaching and knowledge through H&P have been life changing for my perspective and direction in life. H&P teaches how to reflect on the past, be in the present and forge the way to the future you desire. The process is deliberate and immeasurably fulfilling."

    Jenny Yang, Dallas TX

  • "Morgan is an exceptionally strong coach and people leader. She listens to understand and respond. I've watched her facilitate small, intimate coaching groups as well as large rooms full of people. Her content is relevant and she always pushes the conversation just a little further, creating value for all involved. In the time I've known Morgan, I've watched her seemingly magically transform people and communities, bringing out the best in everyone she interacts with. Behind that magic is thoughtful planning and careful strategy. "

    Julie Ziegler, Oakland CA

  • "I've personally used this tool as a way to not only manage my time but reflect on my personal and professional journeys, how they intersect, and what patterns show up across my life that I want to change or enhance. I was fortunate to experience H&P in a group coaching setting led by Morgan and found it helpful to connect with others as we learned to use the tool. In my 2+ year experience with H&P I've uncovered deep insights about myself that have helped me in both my career and personal life. I recommend it to anyone who wants to move beyond managing a calendar to developing a richer, more fulfilling life."

    Conrad Moore, Los Angeles

  • "I've learned to better identify areas of my life that would fall into the H&P categories and have gained a greater understanding of why I sometimes feel burned out by the end of the day/week due to not balancing my activities accordingly. Reflection has been a big part of the process and I've enjoyed being able to take the time to sit and reflect on my actions and choices regularly, seeing how it impacts my personal and professional goals."

    Hustle & Play™ Corporate Partner, Los Angeles

Current Projects

photography

  • headshots, family, events of all kinds, photojournalism, & travel

  • Because of my extensive background I have a unique perspective in creating & capturing joy with clients. I work with folks of all backgrounds and make sure they leave feeling seen and having had fun. Getting photos taken is tough for many of us - I’m able to help folks forget the camera is even there.

  • Photography is ancestral work for me. I’ve been taking photos since I was little, learned on film and in the dark room, and have been shooting professionally since 2016.

    It’s my art, my work, my joy & passion all wrapped up in an evolving medium that I’ll never get enough of.

hustle & play

  • Hustle & Play is a framework I created to stay present in my life. It has evolved into a journal/planner (called a guidebook) that puts the framework to practice every day; and now has a community of hundreds of folks who participate in peer learning groups, workshops & retreats.

  • 2023 books are currently sold out, but you can order a custom one from me directly. Email: hustleandplaybook@gmail.com

  • Absolutely! Hustle & Play is a great tool to bring to teams who value work-life balance and want to offer something tangible to their employees. I can adapt our offerings to your needs - workshops, program series, and group & 1-on-1 coaching models are all available.

    Schedule a call here to chat more.

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