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Professional Troublemaker with Luvvie Ajayi Jones

204 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.7K ratings

Creating 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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Revel in Your Joy - Little Troublemaker Special Episode 5

May 02, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

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 boo...

Draw More Trouble (with Joey Spiotto) - Little Troublemaker Special Episode 4

April 25, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

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 ava...

Affirm Yourself (the ABCs of Troublemaking)

April 18, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

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 mi...

Slay Forever (with Kylee Brown, a Little Troublemaker)

April 11, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

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 you...

Do Well (Letter to My Younger Self)

April 04, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

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 ...

Get Your Money (from Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens)

May 19, 2022 00:49 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MB

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 Epi...

Go For It (with Zaila Avant-garde)

May 11, 2022 17:57 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

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 Afr...

Teach Them Young

April 27, 2022 18:25 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

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...

Answer Your Fear (with Esther Perel)

March 30, 2022 21:15 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

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 ...

Love Yourself More (with Devi Brown)

March 16, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

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 f...

Do Good Work (with Tiffany Aliche)

March 09, 2022 14:03 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

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 t...

Be a Good Friend

March 02, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

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 wha...

Be the Friend You Need

March 02, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

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 wha...

Make Deep Connections (with Myleik Teele)

February 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

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...

Listen to Lead (with Nneka Ogwumike)

February 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

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 tr...

Loan Others Courage (with KevOnStage)

February 09, 2022 13:09 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

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 rea...

Write Your Dreams Down

February 03, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

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 Fea...

Kick Doors Open (with Gina Yashere) - Episode 25

June 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

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. T...

Kick Doors Open (with Gina Yashere)

June 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

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. T...

Kicking Doors Open (with GIna Yashere) - Episode 25

June 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

If you’re in need of a laugh, today’s episode is especially for you. Luvvie sits down with comedian, producer, author, and fellow Nigerian, Gina Yashere. They get into what it was like growing up in Britain and experiencing racial discrimination and harassment, and the benefits of creating your own opportunities and grinding until you break through.  Gina is a model disruptor and Professional Troublemaker by nature. Her no-nonsense way of navigating spaces she occupies has proven to be the ...

Kick Doors Open (with GIna Yashere) - Episode 25

June 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

If you’re in need of a laugh, today’s episode is especially for you. Luvvie sits down with comedian, producer, author, and fellow Nigerian, Gina Yashere. They get into what it was like growing up in Britain and experiencing racial discrimination and harassment, and the benefits of creating your own opportunities and grinding until you break through.  Gina is a model disruptor and Professional Troublemaker by nature. Her no-nonsense way of navigating spaces she occupies has proven to be the ...

Do Your Best (with Jovian Zayne)

June 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

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...

Do Your Best (with Jovian Zayne) - Episode 24

June 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

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...

Push Forward (with Latham Thomas) - Episode 23

June 08, 2021 11:39 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

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 B...

Expand Your World (Luvvie's Travel Essentials)

June 02, 2021 15:18 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

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...

Expand Your World (Luvvie's Travel Essentials) - Episode 22

June 02, 2021 15:18 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

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...

Say Yes (with Elizabeth Gilbert)

May 25, 2021 11:16 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

 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 t...

Say Yes (with Elizabeth Gilbert) - Episode 21

May 25, 2021 11:16 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

 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 t...

Unearth Who You Are (with Sarah Jakes Roberts)

May 18, 2021 07:26 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

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 wh...

Unearth Who You Are (with Sarah Jakes Roberts) - Episode 20

May 18, 2021 07:26 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

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 wh...

Challenge Authority (with Donna Brazile) - Episode 19

May 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

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 Harv...

Challenge Authority (with Donna Brazile)

May 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

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 Harv...

Check Yourself (with Rachel Rodgers) - Episode 18

May 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

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 ...

Check Yourself (with Rachel Rodgers)

May 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

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 ...

Love Saved Me (with Yvette Noel-Schure) - Episode 17

April 27, 2021 11:52 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

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 wante...

Let Love Save You (with Yvette Noel-Schure) - Episode 17

April 27, 2021 11:52 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

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 wante...

Own the Narrative (with Rich Dennis) - Episode 16

April 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

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 co...

Own Your Purpose (with Thasunda Brown Duckett) - Episode 15

April 13, 2021 11:32 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

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 ...

Own Your Purpose (with Thasunda Brown Duckett)

April 13, 2021 11:32 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

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 ...

Go Unafraid (with Bozoma Saint John) - Episode 14

April 06, 2021 12:03 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

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 Of...

Give the Praise (with Jason Mayden)

March 30, 2021 13:15 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

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 th...

Give the Praise (with Jason Mayden) - Episode 13

March 30, 2021 13:15 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

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 th...

Be Less Apologetic (with Kimberly Blackwell) - Episode 12

March 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

On this episode of Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie is talking to CEO of PMM Promotions and communications powerhouse, Kimberly Blackwell. As another honorary “almost-doctor”, Kimberly talks about her pre-med beginnings and journey to entrepreneurial success. We engage in conversation about building wealth and legacy,  working toward meaningful goals, and trusting your team.  Kimberly also delves into being an advocate for community, having positive women to be vulnerable with, and the str...

Be Less Apologetic (with Kimberly Blackwell)

March 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

On this episode of Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie is talking to CEO of PMM Promotions and communications powerhouse, Kimberly Blackwell. As another honorary “almost-doctor”, Kimberly talks about her pre-med beginnings and journey to entrepreneurial success. We engage in conversation about building wealth and legacy,  working toward meaningful goals, and trusting your team.  Kimberly also delves into being an advocate for community, having positive women to be vulnerable with, and the str...

Use Your Platform (with Sue Bird) - Episode 11

March 16, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to superstar basketball player Sue Bird. You may know Sue as one of the most recognized and heralded basketball players of all time, which is reason enough to have a conversation. But my team and I wanted Sue on the podcast because Sue was one of the forces behind the “Vote Warnock” t-shirts the WNBA was wearing this summer to throw their support behind now Senator Raphael Warnock after his opponent Kelly Loeffler (and co-owner of the WNBA...

Use Your Platform (with Sue Bird)

March 16, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to superstar basketball player Sue Bird. You may know Sue as one of the most recognized and heralded basketball players of all time, which is reason enough to have a conversation. But my team and I wanted Sue on the podcast because Sue was one of the forces behind the “Vote Warnock” t-shirts the WNBA was wearing this summer to throw their support behind now Senator Raphael Warnock after his opponent Kelly Loeffler (and co-owner of the WNBA...

Own Your Success (with Nicole Walters)

March 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

On this episode of Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie is talking to Nicole Walters. Nicole is the founder and CEO of a multi-million-dollar personal development and business education empire. After quitting her corporate job on livestream in front of 10,000 people Nicole uses all the skills and knowledge she learned in the corporate world and specializes in business development training and strategic coaching for emerging entrepreneurs and established business owners. She works with everyone ...

Own Your Success (with Nicole Walters) - Episode 10

March 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

On this episode of Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie is talking to Nicole Walters. Nicole is the founder and CEO of a multi-million-dollar personal development and business education empire. After quitting her corporate job on livestream in front of 10,000 people Nicole uses all the skills and knowledge she learned in the corporate world and specializes in business development training and strategic coaching for emerging entrepreneurs and established business owners. She works with everyone ...

Fight Your Fear - Episode 9

March 02, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

How would our lives be different if we were given permission to be disruptors for the greater good? How far will we have gone if we already knew that our jobs aren’t to shy away from big things but to run towards them? How dope would our legacy be if we knew that FEAR is natural and we’re actually supposed to do the things that scare us?  You can’t have courage without fear. You’ve already got the first step to having courage – you’re afraid. Don’t stop there. Don’t beat yourself up. Don’t ...

Be the Queen (with Elsa Majimbo) - Episode 8

February 23, 2021 12:18 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

On this episode of Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie is talking to comedian and social media sensation Elsa Majimbo. Pre-global pandemic, Elsa was a journalism student with just over seven thousand followers. Fast forward a few viral videos later, and Elsa is out here with a Fenty endorsement and major corporate partnerships, taking meetings with actors and musicians she's looked up to for years, releasing her own ASMR song about snacks on Apple Music and Spotify, all while millions of peopl...

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