S4E4: Creating a Legacy of Impact by Thinking Bigger feat. Brenda & Morgan Williams

This season we are talking all about impact – the people and
experiences that have impacted us, the ways we are impacting
others, and what we can all do to build confidence in our ability
to make a difference. 


We are so grateful to be joined by mother/daughter duo Brenda and
Morgan Williams. Brenda and Morgan established the Cameron
Russell Williams Legacy Scholarship at the Eccles School, in
honor of their son and twin brother, who passed away from a brain
tumor in June 2021 at the age of 33. 


Cameron made a massive impact in his short lifetime, emerging as
a star and innovator at Goldman Sachs and Utah tech firm Domo and
starting his own transportation logistics company,
EverWoke. 


A civic leader and advocate for underrepresented communities,
Cameron also served as Chair of the Utah Black Chamber of
Commerce and as an advisory board member of the Young
Professionals of Salt Lake City and Utah Chapters of the National
Association of Black Accountants and National Society of Black
Engineers.


In this episode, both Brenda and Morgan join host Frances Johnson
to share their favorite memories of Cameron, how they continue to
honor his personal and professional legacy, and what it means to
carry on his memory throughout Utah. 


Eccles Business Buzz is a production of the David Eccles School
of Business and is produced by University fm.
Episode Quotes:

The courage to move forward despite the fears


[19:53] Morgan Williams: Entrepreneurship, just as a role, is
scary. I made a decision on my own that I was going to figure
this out. That's scary. Everyone said, "Morgan, you don't have to
do this." "Morgan, do you even know how to do this?" Regardless
of all the fears, I decided to move forward anyway. And to me,
that's a part of the confidence needed as an entrepreneur and a
sister carrying on a brother's legacy.


The impact you made is measured by the lives you’ve
touched


[26:52] Brenda Williams: At the end of the day, when you are no
longer here on this planet, the impact you make is measured by
the people that you have touched and the things that they
continue to do. And that is how we, as a family, look at
Cameron's very short life.


On writing your own story


[24:49] Morgan Williams: It is not always about creating the next
new big thing, but it is about deciding what story you want,
writing that story. And if you need a little plot twist here and
there, go ahead and do it. And then make sure you share it so
others can be inspired by it as well and change possibly their
story as well.


On Cameron’s desire for impact


[06:16] Brenda Williams: Cameron's desire for impact is something
that is part of the value system of this family. We have a saying
in our family: Never stop thinking. Always look for new ways to
do things. No is just a statement. It's not necessarily the
answer. And so there may be another way to look at and do things.
And from the time they were little children, that is what they
were taught.
Show Links:

Cameron Russell Williams Legacy Scholarship - David Eccles
School of Business

Cameron Russell Williams Diversity Impact Scholarship

Domo

Morgan Williams LinkedIn

Everwoke

Blendyd Studios

Utah Chapter - National Association of Black
Accountants 

Utah Chapter - National Society of Black Engineers

Utah Black Chamber

NBA Foundation

NBA All Star Weekend

NBA All Star Pitch Competition

Master of Business Creation - David Eccles School of Business

Kenneth Boggs Suits