Stay ConnectedCreating a life that is authentic, bold, and purposeful takes audacity. It takes disruption. That is what it means to be a Professional Troublemaker. Join New York Times bestselling author, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, as she brings perspectives, conversations and deep dives about culture, business and leadership.
Her guests are world movers and change agents who have gotten where they are through their tenacity, their truth telling and commitment to making good trouble.
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In this BONUS episode, Luvvie talks travel and fun with her 11 key essentials for pre-packing. With so many things to see, do, and discover, people can forget how to travel well. Whether you’re a seasoned globetrotter or a first time traveler, having a detailed travel packing list can make all the difference in preparing for your trip. As an avid traveler, Luvvie has optimized the routine of packing to a science and is ready to share the secrets to avoiding the worst-case scenarios.
Take a look at Luvvie's Travel Essentials page to get the full list and names of her travel must-haves from the episode.
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Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
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In this exciting episode, Luvvie and former Teen Vogue Editor-in-chief, Elaine Welteroth herself are in conversation about her new memoir, More Than Enough. An instant New York Times bestseller, Elaine unpacks lessons from childhood and her journey to find herself and inspire the next generation. From growing up with interracial parents, to being in an on-again, off-again relationship and her strong-willed quest to land a magazine internship, Elaine drives the conversation on race, humility and transformation.
Follow Elaine Welteroth (@elainewelteroth) on Instagram and Twitter to keep up with her story!
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Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness or post at the official podcast Twitter or Instagram accounts. Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with thoughts and questions!
Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
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In this special episode, Luvvie has a candid conversation with coach, facilitator, speaker and consultant, Jovian Zayne. Nothing shy of living a purpose driven life for herself, Jovian shares childhood stories of holding spaces for others even at times when it was not convenient. A recognized thought leader, Jovian shares with Luvvie the things that have driven her to inspire people of all generations to celebrate and active the power of their purpose.
Follow Jovian Zayne (@Jovianzayne) on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin to follow her story!
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Buy her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual.
Have you joined LuvvNation? It’s a safe space in a dumpster fire of a world. In this digital Wakanda, the boldest, most awesome community on the interwebs support each other, give loving side-eyes and are generally just amazing! When social media is not doing its best, LuvvNation is where you can go exhale!
And check-out Luvvie’s eSchool, The Do-Better Academy. It’s where she will be sharing actionable tips on how to level-up your professional life. Her first course, The Public Speaking Master Class just closed, but stay tuned for updates on other offerings. Sign-up now at Dobetteracademy.com!
Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness or post at the official podcast Twitter or Instagram accounts. Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with thoughts and questions!
Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
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If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨
In this BONUS episode Luvvie reflects on the passport privilege of being a United States citizen. With it, she can travel to 185 countries without drama. Yet as a dual citizen who also holds a Nigerian passport, she knows first hand what it means to have a passport that gives way more challenges. Luvvie also shouts out the often terrifying, sad and just plain wrong tales from her digital community (known as LuvvNation) about the sacrifices and drama they have faced with getting visas or negotiating how the world will treat them with non-US passports. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who travels or is impacted by travel.
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Buy her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual.
Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness or post at the official podcast Twitter or Instagram accounts. Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with thoughts and questions!
Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
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If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨
In this episode, Luvvie and Academy Award winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter have a conversation about what it really takes to be the best in your field. Ruth shares stories about her grind, her grit and the glow up. Her work ethic and ability to be a good listener are just a few of the foundations of the career she built over the years that bought her home an Oscar for costume design in 2018 for the blockbuster, Black Panther.
Follow Ruth E. Carter on Instagram (@therealruthecarter) and Twitter (@iamruthcarter).
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Buy her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual.
Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness and follow the official podcast Twitter or Instagram accounts. Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with thoughts and questions
Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
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🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨
In this special episode, Luvvie has a candid conversation with Thasunda Brown Duckett, CEO of Chase Consumer Banking. They talk about showing up as your full self, even in corporate settings, rising through the ranks and her clarity about her purpose. Thasunda is passionate about ensuring that Black women are able to build wealth, and that is why she champions #CurrencyConversations.
Follow Thasunda Brown Duckett (@Thasunda) on Instagram and Twitter to follow her story!
Take the #CurrencyConversations pledge with Chase x Essence at CurrencyConversations.com, and tell a sister friend to join you because there’s power in numbers.
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Buy her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual.
Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness or post at the official podcast Twitter or Instagram accounts. Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with thoughts and questions!
Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
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🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨
In this episode, Luvvie is feeling good about all the love she got when she launched her new network, Luvvnation! It’s a safe place in a dumpster-fire of a world. She rants about folks not doing business right and infringing on trademarks, and she spotlights Divine Flavor Catering, her favorite Nigerian food delivery. Then she chats with Marsai Martin, the youngest Executive Producer in Hollywood history and the the power mover behind the film "Little."
Please follow Marsai on social media y’all! She’s @marsaimartin on Instagram and Twitter.
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Buy her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual.
Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness or post at the official podcast Twitter or Instagram accounts. Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with thoughts and questions!
Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual
🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨
In this episode, Luvvie is feeling good about all the love she got from an international contingent during her Dublin trip to keynote the ICF Headquarters (International Coach Federation) as well as how being on that stage validated her work. She rants about archaic, annoying voicemail and how getting rid of it was one of the top things she’s done for self-care in 2019. And she spotlights Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, a true leader whose mission to help women make better financial decisions is aspirational and accessible. Then, Luvvie kicks it with VSB’s (Very Smart Brothas) Damon Young about life, words and his new book, What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays.
Follow Damon and his company! If you’re on Twitter, his personal feed is @damonyoungvsb. Follow @verysmartbrothas, on Facebook. On Instagram and Twitter, his company is @verysmartbros.
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Buy her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual.
Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness or post at the official podcast Twitter or Instagram accounts. Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with thoughts and questions!
Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual
🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
🗣️ Engage
If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨
In this episode, Luvvie is feeling good about the student who turned her into his Black History Month project. She rants about folks really not respecting basic hygiene rules that keep us all safe and healthy. And she spotlights being a contributor in the super-dope book called Queen Bey: A Celebration of the Power and Creativity of Beyonce Knowles-Carter. This book is a project by Veronica Chambers – a four time NYT best-selling author! She then chats with the woman who is love epitomized, Latham Thomas, wellness maven and doula!
Follow Latham on her Instagram and Twitter (@glowmaven).
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Buy her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual.
Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness or post at the official podcast Twitter or Instagram accounts. Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with thoughts and questions!
Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual
🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
🗣️ Engage
If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨
In this episode, Luvvie is feeling good about Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood luncheon. It is the annual meeting of Noir Pixie Dust and this year was no different! She rants about the rampant homophobia shown in the face of the utter glory of Billy Porter’s Oscar #alphet, and shows love to Nigerian rapper extraordinaire Tobe Nwigwe. She chats with Jubril Agoro, Digital Marketing pioneer and founder of Passport Heavy, the digital content driven go-to travel destination for travel aficionados who want to see the world through the eyes of a Black traveler who loves life. Jubril goes all in about his transition from a digital marketing pioneer to a travel guru, while giving accolades to his Nigerian heritage and its impact on his worldview and business acumen.
Follow Jubril on social media. He’s @Jubril8 on Instagram, and on Twitter, he’s @Jubril. Follow his company, Passport Heavy, on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Pick up her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual.
Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness or post at the official podcast Twitter or Instagram accounts. Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with thoughts and questions!
Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual
🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
🗣️ Engage
If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨
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