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 about the importance of [buying Black][2], divesting from brands that don’t support the community and investing in Black-owned businesses. As a lover of things good and Noir, Luvvie shares ways to be a better, more intentional member of the economy!
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Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
Producer: Candace Jones
Content and Copy Manager: Davida E. Arnold
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In this gem dropping episode, Luvvie rants about men taking up too much space and shows love to Black makers, designers and doers. She is in conversation with Karleen Roy, CEO/Founder of The Vanity Group, the magical event manifestor to the stars. Karleen drops gems about the value of integrity, going hard in the paint and giving yourself credit.
Follow Karleen on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @KarleenRoy. And follow her company, The Vanity Group on Instagram, and on Facebook @TheVanityGroup.
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Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
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In this special episode, Luvvie chats with Yvette Noel-Schure, legendary publicist to the stars (including Beyoncé, Prince, Maxwell, Mariah Carey). Yvette tells us why she chooses happiness and how she’s established an award-winning career built on respect, hard-work and love. She reveals a heart-opening story that she’s never shared before publicly about her hardest moment as a publicist. You won’t want to miss this episode, which feels like a life masterclass!
Follow Yvette on Instagram (@YvetteNoelSchure). And follow her company on Twitter and Instagram (@SchureMediaGroup).
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Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness and follow the podcast on 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 episode, Luvvie is feeling good about her trip to Ghana and Nigeria (also known as the #WAV trip!), rants about the government shutdown, and shows love to Marie Kondo’s Netflix show, Tidying Up. She also chats with The Grio’s Deputy Editor, Natasha S. Alford, about how she went from being a hedge-funder to a teacher to an award-winning journalist. Natasha also walks us through how she navigated her way back to her purpose by following her heart, doing the work and trusting God.
Follow Natasha on Twitter and Instagram! She’s @NatashaSAlford on Twitter and Instagram.
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Buy her book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual.
Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness or follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram. Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with thoughts and questions!
Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
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In this BONUS episode, Luvvie talks about social media etiquette! Being the cantankerous Auntie she is, she rants about people sending messy DMs and emails, and shares tips on how to get it all the way together in 2019. Your social media presence matters, so do it right!
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. And visit her blog AwesomelyLuvvie.com. Buy her 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
Producer: Candace Jones
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In this episode, Luvvie is feeling good about her Paris trip (and engagement!), rants about people who send nonsensical emails and DMs, and shows love to The Crayon Case. She also chats with Carol’s Daughter Founder and President Lisa Price about little known facts about her, like going to college at 16 and working on The Cosby Show. She also goes through her journey creating the pioneering brand in natural hair care.
Follow Lisa on Twitter and Instagram! She’s @IAmLisaPrice on Twitter and Instagram.
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Buy her book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual.
Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness or follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram. 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 special episode, Luvvie brings you an in-depth interview with Sundial Brands Co-Founder and CEO Rich Dennis. In the 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. Last but certainly not least, Rich addresses the controversy surrounding that SheaMoisture ad and whether the formula has changed. Yea, we went there! Do yourself a favor and get into this episode ASAP!
Follow Rich’s fund focused on women of color entrepreneurs, New Voices Fund, on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Buy her book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual.
Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness or follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram. 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 is feeling good about minority progressives winning in the midterm elections, rants about people who vote in the interest of their oppressors, and shows love to Higher Heights for America. She also chats with fashion blogger, author, and public speaker Claire Sulmers of Fashion Bomb Daily.
Follow Claire all over these interwebs at ClaireSulmers, FashionBombDailyMag, ConvoswithClaire, TheBombLife, and FashionBombAfrica. She did not come to play with y’all!
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. And visit her blog AwesomelyLuvvie.com. Buy her 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
Producer: Candace Jones
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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 the LuvvFest her friends threw her just because, rants about people who do not vote, and shows love to Mess in a Bottle. She also chats with sports journalist, commentator, and producer Jemele Hill.
Follow Jemele on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. And visit her blog AwesomelyLuvvie.com. Buy her 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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In this episode, Luvvie is feeling good about the little black girl magic going to the pool and being mistaken for a 22 year old, rants about the Presidential Alert, and shows love to the book “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics”. There’s also a special guest segment where Luvvie chats with none other than Kale. She also talks with artist and author Dami Lee of As Per Usual and Be Everything at Once.
Follow Dami Twitter and Instagram! She’s @Dami_Lee on Twitter and Instagram. You can also buy her book Be Everything at Once.
Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. And visit her blog AwesomelyLuvvie.com. Buy her 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!
Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company
Producer: Candace Jones
📕 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! 📚✨
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