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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.

Professional Troublemaker with Luvvie Ajayi Jones Luvvie Ajayi Jones

    • Business
    • 4.6 • 47 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.

    Take the Leap

    Take the Leap

    In this episode, 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.

    • 24 min
    Season 5 Trailer: The Glory and Grit of Entrepreneurship

    Season 5 Trailer: The Glory and Grit of Entrepreneurship

    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!

    • 1 min
    Revel in Your Joy

    Revel in Your Joy

    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.

    • 12 min
    Draw More Trouble (with Joey Spiotto) - Little Troublemaker's Illustrator

    Draw More Trouble (with Joey Spiotto) - Little Troublemaker's Illustrator

    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. LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER MAKES A MESS is available for preorder now, and drops into the world on May 2, 2023.

    • 40 min
    Affirm Yourself (the ABCs of Troublemaking)

    Affirm Yourself (the ABCs of Troublemaking)

    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! LITTLE TROUBLEMAKER MAKES A MESS is available for preorder now, and drops into the world on May 2, 2023.

    • 14 min
    Slay Forever (with Kylee Brown, a Little Troublemaker)

    Slay Forever (with Kylee Brown, a Little Troublemaker)

    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." Listen in!

    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
47 Ratings

47 Ratings

Chiz.A ,

Thank You

Wow this podcast is amazing. Started with Jesus and Jollof then I came on here and realized how much of a talented person you are. I had to rate this a 5. You are really amazing at what you do, and inspire so many young people all around the world to be who they are. I really appreciate thank you.

Elo_G ,

Appreciation

You teach me a lot about life. Thank you for all you do Luvvie❤️

sychyglamour ,

Oluchu

I love this podcast! Truely inspiring, uplifting to know that these great people doing great things all had their struggles and humble beginnings.

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