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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 Luvvie Ajayi Jones

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 2.1K 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.

    Revel in Your Joy - Little Troublemaker Special Episode 5

    Revel in Your Joy - Little Troublemaker Special Episode 5

    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 Special Episode 4

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

    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
    Do Well (Letter to My Younger Self)

    Do Well (Letter to My Younger Self)

    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.

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

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

    RISING TROUBLEMAKER: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens is out in the world! And today on the podcast, Luvvie is sharing a sneak peek of the audiobook version she narrated. Listen to this episode featuring an excerpt from Chapter 8: Get Your Money, and make sure to grab a copy of RISING TROUBLEMAKER at RisingTroublemaker.com or wherever books are sold!

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
2.1K Ratings

2.1K Ratings

graceful_MO ,

Pure Joy!

I love listening to this podcast. Thank you Luvvie for being so real and relatable. Keep doing what you’re doing!

Tellskie ,

ABC’s Affirmation!!!!

Thank you soooooo much! I love and learn so much from your podcast. My children love the affirmation you created. We play it in our car on our way to school in the mornings. You are appreciated Luvvie ❤️

Jolly Girl Curls ,

Always Exactly What I Need!

Luvvie always has the words ! From Im Judging You to Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie’s viewpoints and ability to connect is absolutely phenomenal. As a fellow LuvvCousin, I love it here !

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