Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Kyle Morgan of Detroit

We recently had the chance to connect with Kyle Morgan and have shared our conversation below.

Good morning Kyle, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
What I’m proud of building that nobody sees is myself again. In my 20s I was shattered by manipulative relationships, and the death of my Dad and uncle. Although I was steadily making progress in my film career, I never set out to be a cinematographer but a Director. Now that I’m getting back to it and doing it so well, I’m truly proud of myself. Even though they aren’t here today, I know they are truly proud.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Kyle Morgan, a Detroit-based director, writer, producer, cinematographer, musician, and comic artist. I’ve completed over 40 narrative projects, working with major brands, streaming platforms, and recording artists while developing a visual style rooted in authenticity and emotional impact. Beyond film, my work has helped raise over $8 million for the inner city of Detroit—supporting nonprofit youth programs, securing physical spaces for community initiatives, and contributing to the construction and revitalization of city parks. My current passion project is The Detroit Show—an original television series that captures the humor, resilience, and layered humanity of my city, merging my creative vision with my commitment to telling stories that matter.

Okay, so here’s a deep one: What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child I use to believe that my environment can hold me back. Now I know that even if I was in a jungle, in about a month I’d be the king within there. No longer do I believe anything outside of me holds power over me.

When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
When I was about 26 I stopped hiding my pain and started using it as power. I have very passionate emotions, and I use to think that made me weak. I’d give sympathy to those who didn’t deserve it because I felt as if everyone deep down inside has the same energetic signature of the divine. But I quickly learned how people took advantage of my naive thinking. Instead of constantly trying to run away from my own shortcomings I embraced them, knowing that we are all just doing the best we can. And me explaining how I got out of a situation helps someone going through it navigate, and that means a lot to me.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Whose ideas do you rely on most that aren’t your own?
The ideals I rely on besides my own are often the Buddha. I resonate with many faiths, but when I don’t have the answers I try to think how the Buddha would handle something. I fall short at times with my patience, but even when I fail I see those as moments to grow and never fail that test again.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. When do you feel most at peace?
I tend to feel most at peace when I’m in nature, back against a tree and feet within the soil and the stars dancing above me. I feel my heartbeat sync with nature and I feel truly at peace.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: Mrmorgann

Image Credits
Jrob Photography

Chase Morgan

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