Professional Troublemaker with Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Luvvie Ajayi Jones

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.

  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Rebuild with Intention (Transforming Myself and My Company in Real Time)

    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. 

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    📣 Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group)

    📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual

    🔗  Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones

    🗣️ Engage

    • Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker.
    • For episode transcripts, check out Luvvie.org/podcast

    If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨

    15 August 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 48 seconds
    Remember Your Mission (Luvvie Answers Your Business Questions)

    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!

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    📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual

    🔗  Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones

    🗣️ Engage

    • Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker.
    • For episode transcripts, check out Luvvie.org/podcast

    If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨

    30 July 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Surrender the Wheel (Luvvie on Faith, Divine Assignments, and Transformative Journeys)

    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

    🗣️ Engage

    • Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker.
    • For episode transcripts, check out Luvvie.org/podcast

    If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨

    23 July 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 36 seconds
    Break the Mold (How Fisayo Longe Built a Bold Fashion Brand that Empowers)

    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. 

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    📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual

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    🗣️ Engage

    • Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker.
    • For episode transcripts, check out Luvvie.org/podcast

    If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨

    16 July 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 48 seconds
    BONUS - Trust the Open Doors (More Lessons from Fawn Weaver on a God-Led Life)

    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.

    📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual

    🔗  Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones

    🗣️ Engage

    • Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker.
    • For episode transcripts, check out Luvvie.org/podcast

    If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨

    5 July 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 56 minutes 59 seconds
    Forge Your Divine Path (Fawn Weaver’s Journey from High School Dropout to Billionaire)

    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.

    📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual

    🔗  Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones

    🗣️ Engage

    • Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker.
    • For episode transcripts, check out Luvvie.org/podcast

    If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨

    2 July 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 48 minutes 10 seconds
    Scale with Resilience (How Blavity's Morgan DeBaun Built Her Media Empire)

    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

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    🗣️ Engage

    • Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker.
    • For episode transcripts, check out Luvvie.org/podcast

    If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨

    25 June 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Release the Reins (How Tiffany Aliche Brought Herself and Company Back from Loss)

    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

    🗣️ Engage

    • Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker.
    • For episode transcripts, check out Luvvie.org/podcast

    If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨

    18 June 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Manage the Mental Load (Why Every Entrepreneur Needs Therapy with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford)

    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

    🗣️ Engage

    • Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker.
    • For episode transcripts, check out Luvvie.org/podcast

    If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨

    11 June 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 34 seconds
    Brave the Fallout (How I Managed the Aftermath of Business Failing)

    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

    🗣️ Engage

    • Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker.
    • For episode transcripts, check out Luvvie.org/podcast

    If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨

    4 June 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 51 seconds
    Ask Me Anything!

    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

    🗣️ Engage

    • Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker.
    • For episode transcripts, check out Luvvie.org/podcast

    If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy, Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨

    28 May 2024, 7:00 pm
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