The Power to Persist
The Power to Persist Podcast with Dr. Lamell McMorris brings you candid conversations with changemakers, leaders, and innovators who embody resilience, justice, and transformative leadership. Through powerful stories and actionable insights, Lamell shares the habits and mindset that help you rise above challenges and create lasting impact. New episodes every other Tuesday.
Episodes
In this special end-of-year message, host Lamell McMorris reflects on the challenges of 2025, emphasizing that resilience is no longer just a personal virtue—it's how we rise, lead, and grow together.
Drawing on his personal journey from the south side of Chicago to advising CEOs, McMorris shares his in...
In this episode of 'The Power to Persist', host Lamell McMorris engages in a powerful discussion with Attorney Ben Crump, focusing on his journey and the fight for justice within the Black community. They discuss the Centennial Convention for the National Bar Association, the historical and contemporary challenges faced by Black lawyers and judges, and the importance of visibility, policy change, and ...
In this episode of The Power to Persist Podcast, Lamell McMorris is joined by Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, former Mayor of New Orleans, and one of the country’s most respected civic and political leaders.
Marc reflects on the lessons that shaped him growing up in a household rooted in the civil rights movement. Influenced deeply by...
In this heartfelt episode, Lamell McMorris shares a deeply personal story of the day he almost quit his business after his partner unexpectedly left. He delves into the importance of resilience, the role of faith, and the power of maintaining a positive attitude and agility to navigate through life's biggest challenges.
Lamell emphasizes how these moments of adversity can birth new opportunities, leadi...
In this episode of the Power to Persist podcast, Lamell welcomes the Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia to discuss her journey and the impactful programs she has spearheaded since taking on the position in 2017.
The two delve into the City Key program, Chicago's innovative municipal ID card that facilitates access t...
In this very special episode, host Lamell McMorris sits down with the woman who shaped his life and values: his mother, Mrs. McMorris.
They explore her experiences growing up on the south side of Chicago, her memories of important historical events, and her reflections on raising Lamell. Mrs. McMorris shares about her early family life, her dedication and work ethic, and the importance of faith and church....
Angela shares the story of building a professional development program that has already shaped the careers of over 600 young leaders, showing that public service isn’t just about holding office—it’s about showing up, le...
In this episode of The Power to Persist, host Lamell McMorris reflects on his journey to success and the lessons learned along the way. He shares how resilience creates the through lines that connect one opportunity to the next, why a strong network is essential for growth, and how true connection requires vulnerability. Lamell reveals that it’s often in those vulnerable moments that we discover the most abou...
Welcome to The Power to Persist podcast, hosted by author, advocate, and entrepreneur Lamell McMorris.
In this episode, Lamell welcomes his mentor, friend, and pioneering American civil-rights activist and social-justice giant, Reverend Al Sharpton. They explore Sharpton’s upbringing and his early mentorship under Rev. Jesse Jackson, then delve into the long-reaching ...
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