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| Finish Strong (A Full Circle with Lots of Updates) | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:25:38 | |
In this powerful closing chapter, Luvvie shares how divine order is real, and the transformative arc of her company. And how this podcast season 5 has changed the game for her. This episode is a love letter to everyone in their valley season, a reminder that the climb back up is possible (and worth it). Luvvie reflects on the lessons, the legacy, and the liberation that comes from knowing when to let go. 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Audit Everything (Why I Might Be Ending This Podcast) | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:31:45 | |
Luvvie reflects on the almost 7 years of this podcast, which has been fulfilling but a heavy lift. In a season of auditing everything, both professional and personal, she's considering whether this podcast should continue at all. ➡️ Sign up for Luvvie's newsletter (The LuvvLetter) ➡️ Come inside her Patreon ➡️ Wanna write a book? Luvvie can help you make it happen through The Book Academy 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Thrive Beyond the Hustle (Chloe Hakim-Moore on Sustainable and Purposeful Entrepreneurship) | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:59:54 | |
This episode features Luvvie with Chloe Hakim-Moore, a visionary entrepreneur who has built multiple million-dollar companies without ever losing sight of her purpose. Together, they talk about redefining entrepreneurship by creating businesses rooted in well-being, justice, and profitability. Chloe shares her insights on building generational wealth as an act of resistance, the importance of knowing your strengths and making room for balance amidst ambition. 🗓️ Join Chloe’s Free Webinar: Entrepreneur Excel - November 20, 2024 at 7pm ET / 6pm CT More about Chloe Hakim-Moore: Chloe is an internationally acclaimed social designer, well-being activist, and entrepreneur. She specializes in designing and implementing social impact systems' transformations and leads over $2 billion in education reform & economic mobility initiatives to date. Through her activism, Chloe has been featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and was invited to speak alongside Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Stacey Abrams to discuss the state of American Democracy in 2020 and deliver a TEDx Talk on well-being. 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Rebuild with Intention (Transforming Myself and My Company in Real Time) | 15 Aug 2024 | 01:07:38 | |
In this season finale, Luvvie reflects on the power of stillness and slowing down. After what seems to be her toughest year in business, Luvvie reveals how stepping back, finding peace, and moving with intention have transformed her life and business. She shares the profound realizations that came from pausing, prioritizing healing, and embracing stillness. This episode is a MUST-listen for anyone needing to reclaim clarity and rebuild, whether it be your own person or your business. 🔔 Don’t forget to:
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| Remember Your Mission (Luvvie Answers Your Business Questions) | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:17:48 | |
Earlier this season, Luvvie promised to answer your questions on life and business, and here they are! Luvvie shares her wisdom on building self-confidence, adjusting pricing structures, balancing entrepreneurship with personal relationships, and how mentorship has shaped her journey. Tune in for practical tips and actionable advice! 🙌🏼 Unlock 15% off your purchase of Best, Periodt's menstrual cups with the code LUVVIE15. 🛒 Shop now at www.bestperiodt.com. 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Surrender the Wheel (Luvvie on Faith, Divine Assignments, and Transformative Journeys) | 23 Jul 2024 | 01:06:46 | |
The tables are turned as Luvvie hands over the interviewing mic to her producer, Tish. Luvvie opens up about her calling, her ongoing life audit, letting go of assignments and embracing new ones, and the transformative role that faith has played in her personal and professional life. 👀 Make sure to stay ‘til the end, because Luvvie’s cooking up something for y’all! Be sure to subscribe to Luvvie’s newsletter, the LuvvLetter, to get the latest on what’s to come. 📣 Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group) 🎧 Listen to Thasunda’s episode on Professional Troublemaker. 🎧 Listen to Fawn’s episode on Professional Troublemaker. 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Break the Mold (How Fisayo Longe Built a Bold Fashion Brand that Empowers) | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:53:36 | |
Luvvie sits down with Fisayo Longe, the visionary founder of Kai Collective, for an episode that’s about leaning into your boldness and resilience, to make your dreams happen. Fisayo shares her story of navigating crises, from losing a significant six-figure shipment to dealing with burnout, and how she managed to turn every setback into a comeback. They discuss the importance of resilience, discovering and embracing one's identity beyond business, and how staying authentic has been key to Fisayo's success. 📣 Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group) More about Fisayo: Fisayo Longe is the founder of Kai Collective, a London-based contemporary brand with luxury aesthetics, driven by sisterhood, feminism, femininity, and female power. Realizing that she had the makings of a fashion brand, Fisayo left her job in the finance industry and eventually founded Kai in 2016. Since then, Fisayo and her clothing have been featured in Vogue Netherlands and Japan, Elle UK, and Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Art & Culture list. 💃 Check out Kai Collective | Subscribe to ManyMentors Connect with Fisayo: 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| BONUS - Trust the Open Doors (More Lessons from Fawn Weaver on a God-Led Life) | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:21:44 | |
This bonus episode delves further into Fawn's lessons on the power of obedience, purpose and clarity, and finding divine alignment. Whether you're seeking guidance in your business or personal life, this episode is what Luvvie dubs a 'masterclass' for anyone seeking to live a purpose-driven, God-led life. This was more than just a conversation, it was a spiritual and motivational experience that Luvvie felt was just too good not to share. If you haven't listened to Fawn's full interview, go back to Episode 9 - Forge Your Divine Path. 📣 Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group) Connect with Fawn: Instagram | LinkedIn 📕 Grab a copy of Love & Whiskey. 🔔 Join the Professional Troublemakers on Patreon. 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Forge Your Divine Path (Fawn Weaver’s Journey from High School Dropout to Billionaire) | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:57:55 | |
Luvvie speaks to Fawn Weaver, the brilliant mind behind Uncle Nearest Whiskey, for an episode that is simply soul food. They go deep on how she left home at 15, and then finds meaning in life, while laying in a hospital bed. They talk about faith, purpose, obedience, legacy, and how she has been able to build a billion dollar company, while maintaining deep, divine peace. Luvvie says “this might be the best podcast episode I’ve ever recorded” because this one is special. 📣 Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group) More about Fawn: Fawn Weaver has been an entrepreneur for more than 25 years. Fawn serves as the CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, a company she founded in 2016, which sits under the Grant Sidney umbrella and is now the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in U.S. history. She's a sought-after speaker as well as a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has appeared on popular radio, morning, and TV shows across the US. Her latest book, Love & Whiskey, is a vibrant exploration set in the present day, delving into the life and legacy of Nearest Green, the African American distilling genius who played a pivotal role in the creation of the whiskey that bears Jack Daniel’s name. Connect with Fawn: Instagram | LinkedIn 📕 Grab a copy of Love & Whiskey. 🔔 Join the Professional Troublemakers on Patreon. 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Scale with Resilience (How Blavity's Morgan DeBaun Built Her Media Empire) | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:48:10 | |
Luvvie explores the inspiring journey of Morgan DeBaun, the visionary founder and CEO of Blavity Inc., as she discusses building a media empire for Black millennials. Morgan shares her path from Silicon Valley to establishing a diverse and mission-driven company, highlighting the challenges of fundraising, overcoming skepticism, and the importance of resilience and innovation. Offering valuable insights on leadership, team building, and navigating entrepreneurship, Morgan's story is a powerful testament to ambition, community, and staying true to one's vision. 📣 Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group) More about Morgan: Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur and the founder, CEO, and Chairman of Blavity Inc. Under her leadership, Blavity Inc. has become a market leader, reaching over 100 million readers per month with its brands including Blavity, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, Home & Texture, and Shadow & Act. Her achievements have earned her accolades such as ADCOLOR’s Innovative Award, Forbes 30 Under 30, and recognition among America’s Top 50 Women in Tech. Connect with Morgan: 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Release the Reins (How Tiffany Aliche Brought Herself and Company Back from Loss) | 18 Jun 2024 | 01:05:50 | |
Luvvie sits down with colleague and dear friend, Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche, as she shares her journey from teacher to becoming a leading figure in financial education. Tiffany discusses how the loss of her husband changed her, personally and professionally, and how 2023 was also her worst year of business. It all forced her to re-evaluate everything in her life, including how she learned to accept help and how she restructured her company post-loss. The conversation highlights her innovative strategies for financial success, the importance of personal boundaries, and the evolution of her leadership style, emphasizing the importance of relinquishing control and trusting her team, vulnerability, transparency, and community impact. 📣 Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group) More About Tiffany: Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche is America's favorite personal financial educator, author of the New York Times Best Seller, Get Good with Money, and co-host of the Webby Award-winning podcast, Brown Ambition. Through her Live Richer Movement, she's helped over two million women save, manage, and pay off hundreds of millions of dollars. Connect with Tiffany: 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Manage the Mental Load (Why Every Entrepreneur Needs Therapy with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford) | 11 Jun 2024 | 01:02:01 | |
In this episode, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed psychologist, speaker, author, media personality, and host of the award-winning podcast 'Therapy for Black Girls,' joins the conversation to share practical strategies on maintaining mental health while navigating the pressures of managing a business. The discussion sheds light on the underlying reasons for why we keep busy, the importance of setting boundaries, and the need to learn the skill of asking for help. Luvvie and Dr. Joy delve into triggers and trauma, self-compassion, and giving oneself (and others) grace in running a purpose-driven life. 📣 Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group) More about Dr. Joy: Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist and the host of the wildly popular, award-winning mental health podcast Therapy for Black Girls. Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women, and she delights in using pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts. Connect with Dr. Joy: Sites where you can find your VA: 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Brave the Fallout (How I Managed the Aftermath of Business Failing) | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:43:34 | |
In this episode, Luvvie sets the scene for her journey to rebuilding. She dives deep into The Fallout post-Crumbling, and reveals the full truth about the aftermath of the chaos. She reveals the gaps she's had to fill, the holes she's had to fix, and the implications of all the mess to her personal and entrepreneurial life, including the erosion of her trust, the dark days she's had to sit through, and what kept her going. In navigating through her toughest business year, she emphasizes the importance of finding one's courage, the role of faith, and the love and support from one's village. 📣 Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group) 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Ask Me Anything! | 28 May 2024 | 00:07:51 | |
In this mini episode, Luvvie looks back and expresses gratitude for the heartwarming feedback she's received for this season of Professional Troublemaker. Listeners are also invited to visit askluvvie.com and to drop their business-related questions, so that Luvvie may answer them in a future episode. Stay tuned for a sneak peek of the next episode, where Luvvie hints at the amazing insights that will be dropped by a renowned guest. 📥 Submit Questions: askluvvie.com. 📣 Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group) 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Pull the Weeds (with Sally Thornton, Team Gardener) | 21 May 2024 | 01:07:31 | |
In this episode, Luvvie is joined by Sally Thornton, HR Consultant and the Founder of Forshay, to give her insider perspective as 'team gardener' on the dysfunction, blind spots, and the necessary overhaul of Awe Luv Media. Luvvie and Sally explore the complexities of leadership, the importance of truth-telling in business, and managing team dynamics through turbulent transitions. They share insights on the significance of financial management, the challenges of scaling, maintaining productivity amidst internal conflicts, and the journey of rebuilding a more intentional and focused company. Sally emphasizes the importance of aligning work with energy and passion, and shares practical tips on team building for solopreneurs and small business owners. 📣 Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group) More About Sally: Sally is the CEO & Founder of Forshay, a firm that takes a holistic lens on how hard work can accomplished more easily, as it’s essential to have both the right players on the team, and the culture and organizational structure that enables people to do their best work. Forshay does this in two ways – with a modern approach to executive recruiting, and by supporting overworked teams with interim experts in the People/HR and Marketing domains -- all grounded with inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging. Sally has done two TEDx talks and has been featured in numerous media including Wall Street Journal, BBC, and Harvard Business Review, aside from her regular lectures at Stanford and UC Berkeley. Connect with Sally: 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Experience the Valley (How I Almost Went Bankrupt) | 14 May 2024 | 00:52:31 | |
In this episode, Luvvie dives deep into 'The Crumbling' - the most tumultuous period of Awe Luv Media - as it faces operational chaos, underperformance, and financial distress in the first half of 2023. Luvvie recounts experiences of unexpected challenges, including unmet deadlines, poor productivity, and critical financial losses that brought the company to the brink of bankruptcy. Despite overemphasizing core values, setting clear priorities, and empowering the team, mistakes continued left and right, leading to the firing of all but one of seven internal team members. In the midst of these challenges, Luvvie also celebrates the successful launch of her fourth book, 'Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess,' which, in spite of all the seemingly insurmountable hurdles, becomes a New York Times bestseller, providing a glimmer of hope and validation amidst the crisis. The episode reflects on leadership, the importance of trust within a team, and the personal and professional toll of navigating business failures, setting the stage for the next episode: recovery and rebuilding. Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group) 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Build the Foundation (How I Built a Team) | 07 May 2024 | 00:30:51 | |
In this episode, Luvvie pulls back the curtain on the rollercoaster of transitioning from being a solopreneur to running a 7-figure business. Needing to diversify revenue streams, she went from having one executive assistant to 7 full-time salaried employees (with benefits!). And all the plans she had for 2023, with strategy. How she created systems, strategy and plans to double her revenue. She walks us through her business transformation, from the highs of scaling up to a multimillion-dollar company, to the lows of shrinking down her 'dream' team. Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group) 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Take the Leap (My Journey to Becoming an Entrepreneur) | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:24:34 | |
Luvvie shares her personal journey, from being a 'failed' doctor to accidental entrepreneur, and reflects on the highs and lows of starting and running her business. She discusses the importance of community, the struggles of building a sustainable business, and how her outlook on entrepreneurship evolved over time. This season promises deep dives into the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, featuring interviews with respected business owners and exploring topics like mental health in business leadership, building resilient teams, and operating with an abundance mindset despite financial uncertainties. ----- 🖱️ Read Luvvie's blog AwesomelyLuvvie.com 📚 Learn more about Luvvie's 4 NYT bestsellers Podcast produced by Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group) 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Season 5 Trailer: The Glory and Grit of Entrepreneurship | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:01:43 | |
In Season 5, Luvvie delves into the raw reality of entrepreneurship, sharing her struggles and lessons learned from running a multimillion dollar business. Joined by fellow industry leaders, she offers a candid exploration of the unseen side of business, after 2023 was her toughest year running her company. Tune in on your favorite platform to catch every upcoming episode! 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Revel in Your Joy | 02 May 2023 | 00:12:45 | |
Today, Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess is out in the world. In this episode, Luvvie discusses the idea of returning to one's true self, specifically the pure and hopeful version of oneself from childhood. She shares how this children’s book helped her reconnect with her younger self, and how writing the book has helped her inner child heal and learn to give herself grace and self-compassion. —--------- What happens when your big heart gets you in big trouble? Luvvie's first children's book LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER MAKES A MESS is available for NOW! Perfect for ages 4-8.
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| Draw More Trouble (with Joey Spiotto) - Little Troublemaker's Illustrator | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:40:03 | |
Luvvie is joined by Joey Spiotto, her collaborator for LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER MAKES A MESS. With artworks now being commissioned by some of Hollywood's best, how did this former Little Troublemaker once get into trouble for his illustrations? And how did he get Little Luvvie's fade just right? Find out together with your little ones. -------------------------------- What happens when your big heart gets you in big trouble? Luvvie's first children's book LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER MAKES A MESS is available for preorder now, and drops into the world on May 2, 2023. Perfect for children ages 4 – 8, Luvvie shows kids that it’s okay to make mistakes, and delivers messages of empowerment and forgiveness – all lessons that are important to share with kids and the adults who love them. 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Affirm Yourself (the ABCs of Troublemaking) | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:14:57 | |
In this episode, Luvvie brings you the ABCs of Troublemaking, 26 words that are traits that every world changer should have. These affirmations are hype mantras, so feel free to listen in with your littles! --------------- What happens when your big heart gets you in big trouble? Luvvie's first children's book LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER MAKES A MESS is available for preorder now, and drops into the world on May 2, 2023. Perfect for children ages 4 – 8, Luvvie shows kids that it’s okay to make mistakes, and delivers messages of empowerment and forgiveness – all lessons that are important to share with kids and the adults who love them. 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Slay Forever (with Kylee Brown, a Little Troublemaker) | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:56:56 | |
Luvvie's interviews one of her favorite little troublemakers: 9 year old Kylee Brown. Luvvie and Kylee talk about what adults need to do more (or less of), life lessons and even some of Kylee's favorite things about herself. Kylee then gives the best pep talk anyone needs to hear. Her biggest advice to everyone listening: "Slay forever." It's an episode that is full of heart, love, and deep wisdom from a tiny rebel whose confidence inspires. Listen in! --------------- What happens when your big heart gets you in big trouble? Luvvie's first children's book LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER MAKES A MESS is available for preorder now, and drops into the world on May 2, 2023. Perfect for children ages 4 – 8, Luvvie shows kids that it’s okay to make mistakes, and delivers messages of empowerment and forgiveness – all lessons that are important to share with kids and the adults who love them. 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Do Well (Letter to My Younger Self) | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:22:52 | |
Thinking about Little Luvvie. The 5-year old me who rocked gold chains, red lipstick and ruffles on her birthday and told people exactly what she wanted. The kid whose favorite phrase was “that’s not fair!” The tiny rebel who would get in trouble for her mouth, and was willing to as long as she knew it was what felt right. I wrote her a letter, of all I hope she knows and remembers. The Little Troublemaker. I was her. I am her. You might be her. You might be raising your own. Well, I wrote LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER MAKES A MESS for her. And you. ------ Preorder Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess everywhere books are sold. Join Luvvie for the Troublemaker Tour, in Chicago, NYC and Virtually, kicking off April 28. 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Get Your Money (from Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens) | 19 May 2022 | 00:12:57 | |
It's book launch week, and RISING TROUBLEMAKER is finally out in the world! To hold you over until you can get a copy of RISING TROUBLEMAKER in your hands, today Luvvie is sharing a sneak peek of the audiobook version (that she narrated herself - it’s a whole new level of having Auntie Luvvie in your teen's ears to guide them.) She is sharing an excerpt from Chapter 8: Get Your Money on the podcast today because it’s so critical to adulting to get your money right. Enjoy! Links from the Episode
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| Go For It (with Zaila Avant-garde) | 11 May 2022 | 00:32:40 | |
In today’s episode of Professional Troublemaker, we’re focusing on a Rising Troublemaker. Rising Troublemakers are teens and young adults who are absolute game changers and are out there living their audacious lives and dreams right now. Today, Luvvie is talking to Zaila Avant-garde. Zaila is a multi-talented powerhouse, with success springing from all her endeavors - and all before the ninth grade. We got to know Zaila’s name when she won the Scripps National Spelling Bee - the first African American to win. But along with her triumph there, she holds three Guinness World Records for her basketball prowess and was named SportsKid of the year in 2021 by Sports Illustrated Kids Zaila is curious and driven and works hard. She knows what she wants to do and has the discipline and focus on going after it. Zaila and Luvvie talk about how she uses visualization to reach her goals, how she was able to harness the discipline she needs to reach those goals, and how she has developed confidence through doing. Connect with our Guest
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| Teach Them Young | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:13:29 | |
There are TOO many things that we didn’t learn as young people that we should have. Maybe the adults around us thought we were too young, or maybe the grown-ups in our lives didn’t have the time because they were also blindsided by what they did not know. Regardless, as adults, we've realized the mistakes we have made and how much we didn't know and want the kids we love to know better and do better. In this episode, Luvvie discusses the things she wishes she'd known as a teenager, and how these lessons led her to adapt her second New York Times bestselling book into Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens. She shares how you can help give these valuable cheat codes to the teens in your life and how to help get this book in the hands of 5000 young adults.
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| Trust Your Gut (with Lisa Price) | 13 Apr 2022 | 01:01:37 | |
Today on Professional Troublemaker, we are re-airing one of our most listened to episodes with the amazing Lisa Price, founder and president of Carol’s Daughter. With $100, her own kitchen, and a determination to follow her dream, Lisa grew her beloved hobby of creating fragrances, creams, and oils into a multimillion-dollar beauty empire. In 1994, she founded Carol’s Daughter, which is lovingly named for her mother. Initially, she started off with a handful of steady customers. Those numbers grew in leaps and bounds as women outside her neighborhood and circle of friends began to take notice. Lisa has been appointed as a member of the National Women’s Business Council, an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the president, Congress, and the US Small Business Administration, on economic issues that face female business owners. She’s a mentor, leader, and inspiration, and this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. **** CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
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| Answer Your Fear (with Esther Perel) | 30 Mar 2022 | 01:08:19 | |
Today on Professional Troublemaker, we're sharing a conversation from Luvvie's book tour in March of 2021. All the people Luvvie chose for this tour are those she considers professional troublemakers in their field. They exude excellence in everything they do, and this episode is a perfect example of that. Luvvie is talking to psychotherapist Esther Perel. Esther is one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. She's a bestselling author, TED speaker and host of the hit podcasts Where Should We Begin? and How’s Work? She also has an amazing game that is also called Where Should We Begin? Esther is fluent in nine languages, and she coaches pairs around the world of all types on relationship dynamics. In this conversation, Esther and Luvvie talk about how fear shows up and how it speaks to us, how troublemakers answer fear, success and how it can inspire and potentially intimidate us, and how community makes us stronger.
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| Make Your Voice Heard (with Stephanie L. Young) | 23 Mar 2022 | 01:10:33 | |
This week on Professional Troublemaker, we’re re-airing an encore episode that is extremely timely as we watch the confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson, who will hopefully become the 116th Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and the first Black woman to be appointed and confirmed as a justice. This amazing woman is a nominee because people went to the ballot box in 2020 (often in the face of enormous opposition) and voted to make their voices heard. And with mid-term elections coming up this fall, we need to hear today's podcast conversation again. Luvvie's guest is Stephanie L. Young. Stephanie currently serves as Executive Director at When We All Vote, a nonpartisan voting initiative launched by Michelle Obama. She has years of communication experience in the public and private sectors with organizations such as the Obama White House, Congressional Leadership, NBCUniversal, and BET. During our conversation, we discover what Stephanie’s childhood was like and how she started her career, how she was able to get a job at the Obama White House, and what she's doing now that has traces to what she used to do when she was younger. Part of being a disruptor for the greater good is making sure your voice is heard, and that you do what you can to speak up on behalf of the voiceless, so for us, this interview is as important now as it was when we aired it previously. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
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| Love Yourself More (with Devi Brown) | 16 Mar 2022 | 01:08:18 | |
In a world that feels too chaotic to be believed, we need to take a deep breath and find peace and healing. This encore episode with Devi Brown is the perfect remedy for the things happening in the world around us right now. Devi is the Chief Impact Officer at Chopra Global, and is certified in Primordial Sound Meditation, Spiritual Psychology and Energy Healing. After over a decade of working in hip hop entertainment as a radio and TV host, she answered her calling to become an advocate for women of color in the wellness space. Devi’s company KARMA BLISS is devoted to spiritual connection meant to aid in the healing of generational trauma. Through her best-selling book Crystal Bliss and her podcast Dropping Gems, Devi’s work is rooted in sharing tangible healing modalities for women of color that help support their full lives. This is a healing and beautiful conversation where Luvvie and Devi are talking all about how Devi transitioned from a huge career in hip-hop radio and broadcasting to doing the work she does today, why healing your inner child is vital (and how to go about doing it) and how we can find our way to our own spiritual practices. **** CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
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| Do Good Work (with Tiffany Aliche) | 09 Mar 2022 | 01:07:15 | |
If you’re looking for financial wisdom from someone who has truly built a life of financial and personal abundance, look no further than this episode. In this conversation that originally aired on Rants & Randomness, financial educator and New York Times bestselling author Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche is sharing financial and life wisdom with Luvvie. There’s no better teacher than lived experience, and Tiffany has been in the deep waters of debt herself. She went from being more than three hundred thousand dollars in debt, to having a positive, seven-figure net worth and she wants to help you to find financial freedom too. Tiffany and Luvvie are talking about how Tiffany created her business by paying attention to the things she loved talking about, how Tiffany has built multiple 7-figure businesses while putting the women she serves first, and how she prioritizes taking care of herself and models that for her employees. In this episode, **** LINKS FROM THE EPISODE CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
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| Be the Friend You Need | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:38:50 | |
Friendship is a verb. It requires action. Friendship requires honesty, accountability, and action. This world is too crazy to walk through alone. So if you're trying to disrupt for the greater good, you're gonna need this backup. People tend to throw the term friendship around frivolously, but not Luvvie. In this solo episode, Luvvie expands on a conversation she started on Glennon Doyle’s podcast and discusses the critical role friends play in our lives. Luvvie shares her definition of what it means to be a friend and the weight that word carries for her and how to end a friendship in a grace-filled way. Luvvie also answers questions submitted by her audience and tackles the question of whether Black women and white women can be friends. There's so much goodness in this episode, and we hope as a result of listening you reach out to a friend who matters to you. Investing in your relationships is something that will keep rewarding you for the rest of your life. So be the friend that you would like to have.
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| Make Deep Connections (with Myleik Teele) | 23 Feb 2022 | 01:24:56 | |
How many times in our lives have we said NO to YES things because we’ve convinced ourselves that we are not the best or not good enough? How many times have we wondered if we are charging what we are worth for the work that we’re doing? And how many times do we wish for a squad that will have our back through thick and thin? This conversation with CURLBOX Founder and Chief Experience Officer Myleik Teele is one for the books! In this conversation from Luvvie’s Professional Troublemaker book tour, Luvvie talks with Myleik about coming back from her traumatic experience of negatively trending on Twitter to becoming a New York Times bestselling author for the second time, and how Luvvie’s squad reaffirmed her greatness and inspired her to remember who she was. Myleik gives Luvvie her flowers for being an awesome friend and inspiring that same greatness in those she’s connected to. This episode is truly a salve for the soul, sprinkled with noir pixie dust and you need it in your life. **** Listen to Luvvie and Myleik’s Live IG Afterparty CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
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| Listen to Lead (with Nneka Ogwumike) | 16 Feb 2022 | 01:09:07 | |
Leadership is a verb. And choosing to lead by listening and empowering others is a big part of that. Today’s guest Nneka Ogwumike is the definition of a Professional Troublemaker. She’s a force to be reckoned with on and off the court. Nneka is a former Number 1 WNBA draft pick, six-time WNBA All-star, and president of the Women's National Basketball Players Association. She’s passionate about fighting for Black women, athletes, and those whose voices aren't affirmed and has made speaking truth to power a life habit. Nneka also shares the pain she felt when being passed over for the Olympic basketball team. There is a difference between just losing an award and being snubbed. And she was snubbed in this case. But Nneka continues to lead the WNBA players association with grace and dignity. This is a powerful conversation all about listening, leading, and doing what matters most. **** CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
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| Loan Others Courage (with KevOnStage) | 09 Feb 2022 | 01:16:55 | |
Fear can easily stop you when you’re trying to do big things in the world. But when you refuse to let it get in your way and keep moving, you can create opportunities for yourself to succeed and then invite others to come alongside you. Originally recorded as part of the virtual book tour for Professional Troublemaker in March 2021, this interview with KevOnStage AKA Kevin Fredericks was a vulnerable and hilarious conversation that needed to be shared on the podcast. Kev and Luvvie get real about each of their journeys. They talk about how they have each created opportunities for themselves and talk about some of the growing pains that follow. **** Watch KevOnStage and Luvvie’s YouTube afterparty Subscribe to KevOnStage Studios Follow KevOnStage on Instagram - @KevOnStage Pre-order RISING TROUBLEMAKER: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens Follow Luvvie on Instagram - @Luvvie Go to TEXTLUVVIE.com on your phone, and text PODCAST to join our Text Squad. L Order PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear-Fighter Manual at ProfessionalTroublemakerBook.com 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Write Your Dreams Down | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:13:22 | |
Write the vision. Make it plain. Dreams actualized don't just "happen." It takes intention, specificity, and hard work! It comes with intention and looking at where we’ve been and where we want to go next. As we embark on a new year, Luvvie shares in this episode why she doesn’t write resolutions and what she does instead as she shares her transformative New Year ritual. **** Listen to Luvvie's Gospel Luvv playlist Buy the prayer journal Luvvie uses Pre-order RISING TROUBLEMAKER: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens Follow Luvvie on Instagram - @Luvvie Go to TEXTLUVVIE.com on your phone, and text PODCAST to join our Text Squad. Let Luvvie know who you’d like her to be in conversation with, or what topics you want her to do a deep dive on in a solo episode. Order PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear-Fighter Manual (NYTimes bestseller) at ProfessionalTroublemakerBook.com 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Kick Doors Open (with Gina Yashere) | 22 Jun 2021 | 01:29:08 | |
Gina Yashere is a British-Nigerian comedian, producer, and author. She is co-creator, producer and writer on the CBS sitcom “Bob Hearts Abishola”, and is the first and only British comic to perform on Def Comedy Jam. Luvvie and Gina have a great convo about growing up in East London, and the racism she faced. She started working at 19, as the first-ever woman engineer for OTIS, the largest elevator company in the world. She took no shit as her coworkers tried to disrespect her repeatedly. They also discuss her big comedic break, and how she had to create her own opportunities when people didn’t want to give it to her. Now, she’s living the life of her dreams in LA. Follow Gina on Instagram (@GinaYashere) Pick up her new book, Cack-Handed: A Memoir on Amazon, Bookshop, and wherever else books are sold. Download full episode transcript at: https://awesomelyluvvie.com/2021/06/gina-yashere-professional-troublemaker.html Order PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear-Fighter Manual (NYTimes bestseller) at ProfessionalTroublemakerBook.com 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Do Your Best (with Jovian Zayne) | 15 Jun 2021 | 01:10:12 | |
This week on Professional Troublemaker, we are sharing an encore episode where Luvvie is in conversation with Jovian Zayne, founder of International Day of Purpose, speaker, coach, and all-around Empress of Epicness. As a recognized thought leader in the professional development and diversity spaces, Jovian centers her work around empowering people to discover, celebrate, and activate the power within their purpose. Her mantra, “Live On Purpose”, translates across both her professional and personal lives, as Jovian uses these three words as a metric to assess the impact and value of the work she’s doing in the world and in her home as a wife and mother. “I found a deep sense of relief knowing that I hadn’t betrayed my heart” - Jovian Zayne. This deep sense of relief is the essence behind understanding your why and your purpose. Jovian shows us how to pay attention to the breadcrumb moments that help us recall who we’re supposed to be, in alignment with our heart and soul’s desires. Follow Jovian Zayne on Instagram and Twitter at @JovianZayne and visit dayofpurpose.org to take action and register to participate in this year’s initiative on June 20, 2021. Reflect on your purpose, live with intention, and tell your story with the world using #DayOfPurpose *** Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! And be sure to order PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear Fighter Manual, Luvvie’s second book, wherever books are sold.
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| Push Forward (with Latham Thomas) | 08 Jun 2021 | 01:04:11 | |
We’re revisiting another conversation this week on Professional Troublemaker! Luvvie is talking to Latham Thomas - wellness maven to the stars, birth doula, and queen regent of radical self-care. Latham is an incredible storyteller and she lets us in on how the birth of her son catapulted her into her purpose. We learn about birthing as a chemical, transformative experience and how her ancestors showed up on her behalf to guide her through the process. This episode shines a light on the Black maternal health crisis and how racial bias, education, and economic stability all play a role in the staggering statistic of black women dying or experiencing health complications during childbirth. Latham has committed to being a mother to mothers and holding the hands of women - literally and figuratively - as a doula during and after pregnancy. Her view that the birthing process shouldn’t be as scary and difficult as it is for women and birthing people in this country is what fuels her work spotlighting this global crisis. She has joined forces with Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter, to model advocacy for Black Maternal Health through an initiative called Love Delivered. You can learn more about their work and how to stand alongside them by visiting mamaglowfoundation.org and carolsdaughter.com/lovedelivered Don't forget to follow Latham’s personal Instagram and Twitter at @GlowMaven as well. *** Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! And be sure to order PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear Fighter Manual, Luvvie’s second book, wherever books are sold. Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker. Also, follow the podcast on Instagram! Email podcast@aweluv.com with feedback or questions. 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Expand Your World (Luvvie's Travel Essentials) | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:45:55 | |
This week on Professional Troublemaker, we are airing an encore episode where Luvvie is sharing her travel favorites. As people get vaccinated and the world starts to open up again this summer and after traveling hundreds of thousands of miles for work and play, Luvvie has opinions to share on travel essentials. She's sharing everything from her favorite travel products from packing cubes that will help you organize your luggage to noise-canceling headphones to tune out the world during your flight to a few tips to make your trip a little easier. Visit Luvvie's travel page at Awesomely Luvvie to get links to the products mentioned in this episode. *** Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! And be sure to order PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear Fighter Manual, Luvvie’s second book, wherever books are sold. Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker. Also, follow the podcast on Instagram! Email podcast@aweluv.com with feedback or questions! 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Say Yes (with Elizabeth Gilbert) | 25 May 2021 | 01:34:13 | |
On this episode of Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie is in conversation with Elizabeth Gilbert for her Onward Book Club that she holds each month on her Instagram Live. Elizabeth created the Onward Book Club as a way of spotlighting, studying, and celebrating the work of Black female authors, and Luvvie was honored to be her guest in April as Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual was spotlighted. Elizabeth and Luvvie have a wide-ranging conversation, featuring some stories that hadn't been told yet on the Professional Troublemaker Tour. They talk about Luvvie's grandmother and her story in more detail, and why her story and spirit are so integral to the book, drawing boundaries around what is sacred, why Liz and Luvvie mutually don’t believe in the concept of fearlessness. You'll also get some behind-the-scenes stories from Luvvie's TED talk and a really great moment where they discuss dreaming audaciously and what that looks like. **** Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! And be sure to order PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear Fighter Manual, Luvvie’s second book, wherever books are sold. Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker. Also, follow the podcast on Instagram! Email podcast@aweluv.com with feedback or questions! 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Unearth Who You Are (with Sarah Jakes Roberts) | 18 May 2021 | 01:10:14 | |
On this episode of Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie is talking to bestselling author and businesswoman Sarah Jakes Roberts. Sarah is the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes and Mrs. Serita Jakes and pastors a dynamic community of artists and professionals in Hollywood alongside her husband, Touré Roberts and is the phenomenal mother of six kids. In this episode, Sarah shares some of the adversities she’s had to overcome that eventually led her to who she is today. She’s an example of someone who is willing to show up with heart, and she’s a leader who demonstrates vulnerability, which is so important and valuable. What glitters is not always gold, and Sarah Jakes Roberts’ story is an example of all things coming together for good and the power of discovering your whole purpose through every experience in your life. *** Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! And be sure to order PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear Fighter Manual, Luvvie’s second book, wherever books are sold.
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| Challenge Authority (with Donna Brazile) | 11 May 2021 | 01:06:40 | |
This week on Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie is speaking to veteran political strategist, Donna Brazile. Donna is the former interim Chair of the Democratic National Committee and became the first African American woman to serve as the manager of a major party presidential campaign when she ran the campaign of former vice president Al Gore. Donna is a best-selling author and speaks at colleges and universities across the country. She’s been an adjunct professor at Georgetown and the Harvard Kennedy School and is currently the Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy at Howard University. Donna talks about her early ambitions of being a priest and later, a doctor, and how she found her calling for public service very early in her life. She and Luvvie also touch on the beauty of cherishing your inner child and challenging authority, as all great Professional Troublemakers do so well. Luvvie and Donna the importance of always asking why, how critical it is to lift others as we climb, and the cultures that shape us. Get ready to Challenge Authority with the latest episode of Professional Troublemaker. *** Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! And be sure to order PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear Fighter Manual, Luvvie’s second book, wherever books are sold.
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| Check Yourself (with Rachel Rodgers) | 04 May 2021 | 01:02:57 | |
On this episode of Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie is talking to lawyer, coach, and newly minted author Rachel Rodgers. Rachel is the founder of Hello Seven, a multi-million-dollar company that teaches women how to earn more money and build wealth, and she’s the author of We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power Rachel is telling some powerful and formative stories she’s never shared before. She talks all about her career as a lawyer and how she shifted into the coaching and entrepreneurial space, and why she’s so passionate about making sure women – especially Black women – have the knowledge and tools they need to build multi-generational wealth. Rachel is someone who works hard, knows her boundaries, and is such a professional troublemaker. Luvvie and Rachel discuss how Rachel was able to go from a negative net worth to riding horses that she owns on her ranch. And through her book and her business, she walks women through how that life and outcome is possible for them as well. *** Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! And be sure to order PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear Fighter Manual, Luvvie’s second book, wherever books are sold. Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker. Also, follow the podcast on Instagram! Email podcast@aweluv.com with feedback or questions! 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Let Love Save You (with Yvette Noel-Schure) | 27 Apr 2021 | 01:05:36 | |
In this #ArchiveApril episode, we're re-airing Luvvie's 2019 interview with Yvette Noel-Schure - legendary media mogul and publicist to stars like Prince, Maxwell, and Beyonce. Luvvie and Yvette are talking about how she chooses happiness and has established an award-winning career built on respect, loyalty, hard work, and love. And Yvette shares one of our favorite, heart-opening stories we've ever heard on the podcast. We learned so much about love and life from this conversation, we wanted to share it again. Be sure to follow Yvette on Instagram (@yvettenoelschure) and come back next week for an all-new episode of Professional Troublemaker. *** Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! And be sure to order Luvvie’s second New York Times bestselling book PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear Fighter Manual wherever books are sold. Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker. Also, follow the podcast on Instagram! Email podcast@aweluv.com with feedback or questions! 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Own the Narrative (with Rich Dennis) | 20 Apr 2021 | 01:29:05 | |
In this 2018 episode that we're re-sharing as part of Archive April, Luvvie has an in-depth conversation with Sundial Brands Co-Founder and CEO Rich Dennis. In this interview, Rich shares how he went from selling soaps on 125th street in Harlem to building a business that is now a global conglomerate. He chats about why economic freedom is so critical for the Black community and breaks down the costs of (not) buying Black. He talks about buying ESSENCE Magazine and explains how he had the conviction to insist that Unilever invest $100 million in Black women entrepreneurs as part of this partnership with the megabrand. Follow Rich on Instagram at @richelieudennis, and follow his fund focused on women of color entrepreneurs, New Voices Fund, on Facebook and Instagram. *** Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! And be sure to order Luvvie’s second New York Times bestselling book PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear Fighter Manual wherever books are sold. Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker. Also, follow the podcast on Instagram! Email podcast@aweluv.com with feedback or questions! 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Own Your Purpose (with Thasunda Brown Duckett) | 13 Apr 2021 | 01:01:33 | |
Today on Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie is in conversation with Thasunda Brown Duckett. This is an encore episode from a previously aired conversation on Rants & Randomness that we just had to re-share as part of Archive April. At the time of this interview, Thasunda was serving as the CEO of Chase Consumer Banking, but earlier this year she was named as the president and CEO of TIAA and is the first woman to serve in that role. Thasunda is at the top of her game in her career and is a mother of four, proud wife, proud daughter, and just overall noir pixie dust carrier. In this interview, Luvvie and Thasunda talk about her upbringing, how she became the woman who cared so much about talking about money, especially when it comes to Black women and how you can diversify your life as a portfolio. *** Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! And be sure to order Luvvie’s second New York Times bestselling book PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear Fighter Manual wherever books are sold. Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker. Also, follow the podcast on Instagram! Email podcast@aweluv.com with feedback or questions! 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Go Unafraid (with Bozoma Saint John) | 06 Apr 2021 | 00:51:11 | |
On this episode of Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie is bringing back a conversation she had with her guest Bozoma Saint John back in 2018. We’re reaching back into past episodes of the podcast you may have missed and sharing great conversations with Professional Troublemakers as part of what we're calling Archive April. Though she’s now the Chief Marketing Officer for Netflix, at the time of this interview Boz had just left Uber and was taking on a new role as Endeavor’s Chief Marketing Officer. We talk about why she must bring unfiltered #NoirPixieDust into boardrooms and how she made her own lane at brands including Pepsi, Apple, Uber and Endeavor, and why bringing her real self into the C-Suite gives her an edge. Boz also shares why there’s no room for imposter syndrome in her life and why she’s her own biggest supporter. Let us know what your favorite interview has been from our past archive, and check back next week for a new interview! *** Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! And be sure to order Luvvie’s second New York Times bestselling book PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear Fighter Manual wherever books are sold. Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker. Also, follow the podcast on Instagram! Email podcast@aweluv.com with feedback or questions! 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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| Give the Praise (with Jason Mayden) | 30 Mar 2021 | 00:58:22 | |
On this episode of Professional Troublemaker, host Luvvie Ajayi Jones is talking to legendary shoe-designer and President of Fear of God Athletics, Jason Mayden. In this episode, they discuss Jason’s journey from designing girl’s names in bubble letters to designing shoes for Nike at 21. Jason describes his design strategy as “looking for the narrative”. Instead of looking at other products for inspiration, he sees products as artifacts that tell a story. And when it comes to presenting these ideas, he has had to kill impostor syndrome and advocate for himself. They converse about the urge to give in to impostor syndrome, the process of recognizing mediocrity, and the realization of belonging in a room. Jason describes Professional Troublemaking as being an accomplice--not an ally---and believes the world needs Professional Troublemakers in order to take risks and say the inconvenient thing at the inconvenient time. Kick back in your favorite kicks and enjoy this episode of Professional Troublemaker with iconic Chicagoan, Jason Mayden. *** Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! And be sure to order PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear Fighter Manual, Luvvie’s second book, at ProfessionalTroublemakerBook.com or wherever books are sold. Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker. Also, follow the podcast on Instagram! Email podcast@aweluv.com with feedback or questions! 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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