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The STEMusic PodcastAuthor: Roy Moye III
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Episode 29: Dr. Kaye Monk Morgan [KLC President & CEO]
Episode 29
Thursday, 27 March, 2025
Happy Women's History Month!Episode 29 of the STEMusic Podcast Features Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas Leadership Center Dr. Kaye Monk Morgan. This is an episode I've been dreaming of for about 5 to 7 years now. Dr. Monk Morgan is a huge mentor in my life and in this episode you will see why. Dr. Monk Morgan shares so much wisdom and knowledge throughout our conversation as she journeys through how she got into STEM to becoming the CEO of a nonprofit organization. She pulls the curtain back on the process that is required for greatness and shares vulnerable truths about what it takes to reach success. Dr. Monk Morgan also shares how the Kansas Leadership Center is making a difference in the lives of Kansans and the world at large. I also share a powerful story on how the Kansas Leadership Center changed my life! We conclude her episode talking about two songs she enjoys, underscoring how things are earned and not just given, and grooving to the STEMusic Jingle I made up based on the word "Kinetic Energy" that she gave me. You don't want to miss this episode!Be sure to subscribe to this channel to be notified about all future STEMusic Podcast Episodes! Follow STEMusic on Social MediaInstagram: @thestemusic Facebook: The STEMusicTik Tok: @stemusicnation Website: https://www.thestemusic.com/Episode 29 Time Stamps4:00 - How Dr. Monk Morgan got into STEM8:36 - Being a First Generation Student12:06 - Grad School & Starting her professional journey17:38 - TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science20:28 - The power of volunteering23:38 - Managing the career journey28:53 - Women in industry (you can have it all, not all at the same time)32:40 - Pursuing her Doctorate, Rising into Leadership at Wichita State38: 40 - Understanding your brand (People are always watching)42:12 - Nothing is Waisted (Dr. Monk Morgan advising me in NSBE)46:22 - Pivoting to the Kansas Leadership Center (Becoming CEO)53:50 - My (Roy's) Kansas Leadership Story (Changed my life)1:05:55 - Her Leadership Principles1:08:37 - Music Talk1:13:30 - It's not given, It's earned1:16:35 - STEMusic Jingle "Kinetic Energy"1:18:55 - Final Advice1:21:30 - Kansas Leadership Center Description1:22:20 - A couple things Dr. Monk Morgan is excited about
