Professional Troublemaker

After 2023 beat me like I stole something, I decided to surrender it all to God. I felt like I had crashed into the wall. 🚘 My podcast producer Letisha Bereola has been behind the scenes this season and she said she wanted to bring ME to the table. So in this latest ep of Professional Troublemaker, Tish is asking ME questions about how last year's crumbling has changed me. Transformed me, even. 💪🏾 This episode was so good for my spirit cuz let's talk about how I’ve handed the steering wheel to the One who truly knows the road. ❤️ Catch my journey from panic to peace, from fear to faith, in this week’s episode of Professional Troublemaker. 🎧 ➡️ Luvvie.org/podcast #Podcast

New podcast episode alert! 🎧❤️ Running a business takes resilience. 💪🏾 And on this episode, I sit down with the visionary founder and leader of Kai Collective, Fisayo Longe, who embodies that virtue perfectly. When a 6-figure merch shipment she ordered got lost, she was stumped. 👀 Most people would crumble. But instead of letting it break her, she released all that negative energy and planned her next steps. 🌟 On this ep of Professional Troublemaker that just dropped, me and Fisayo talk about how she built her incredible brand (I’m a proud Kai girl 🙌🏾), how she dealt with many moments of fail and how she turned every setback into a comeback. ❤️ This episode was so dope and Fisayo’s journey is a bold testament to relentlessly following your vision. 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or at Luvvie.org/podcast. #Podcast

First of all, lemme say that it's EXHAUSTING living through historical times. Like... I miss precedented times so bad and I want them back. 😭 When I turned the pages of history books, I couldn't fathom how people managed to handle those crises. Now, I see it clearly because we are experiencing pure chaos all around the world right now. Who would we have been during Slavery, the Holocaust, the Civil War, or the American Revolution, McCarthyism? Who we are now reflect who we would have been then. Are we enabling the foolishness happening by spreading misinformation? Are we acting as if our options are void? Are we using the power we have in the every day rooms we find ourselves in or sitting back and simply observing? My latest issue of the Troublemaker Tribune is now up!

This season of my Professional Troublemaker podcast has been cathartic. 🙌🏾 It’s been a TRUTH series, to talk about how 2023 almost took me out! I’ve been joined by 5 amazing women I have such deep respect for (Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, Fawn Weaver, Morgan DeBaun, Sally Thornton (she/her), Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D.), and each of them joined me in vulnerability. That in itself has been healing. ❤🩹 So if you haven’t, catch up on the podcast on Apple or Spotify. 🎧 If you’ve listened, tell me which episode has been your fave yet. ❤ 👉🏾 http://Luvvie.org/Podcast #ProfessionalTroublemaker #Podcast

🎧 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧 We’re all striving for perfection, but we often forget that it's unattainable. That’s one of the brilliant insights Morgan DeBaun shares in the latest episode of Professional Troublemaker. 💎 In our pursuit of perfection, we often miss the valuable lessons that come from making mistakes. Morgan reminds us that embracing our imperfections and practicing failure in low-stakes environments can build resilience and grit. 💪🏾 Scaling up a business isn’t just about achieving more; it’s about cultivating a mindset that can endure and adapt to obstacles. Morgan’s journey, marked by both successes and failures, highlights the crucial role of resilience in growing her ventures. 🎧 ❤ Full episode now playing on your favorite streaming platforms. PS: Don’t forget to check out Morgan’s The Journey Podcast... we just did a guest swap and my episode is also live! 🔥

SO MANY of us had a tough 2023 in business, and my friend Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche was one of them. And she’s in FINANCE. So you know the tussling was real real so I NEEDED to have her on the Professional Troublemaker podcast b/c her company also almost went under. 👀 Tiffany has had a tumultuous last few years, facing deep loss, when her husband passed suddenly. She’s had to reset EVERYTHING, personally and professionally. Here, she talks about how a trip to Bali changed her life cuz it taught her a lesson that was critical even for her work. 💪🏾❤ This episode is FULL of gems. Listen in wherever you get your podcast fix. 🎧🔥

📣 New Professional Troublemaker Podcast Episode Alert! For the past few weeks, we've been keeping it real about the hardships of entrepreneurship, especially when you're teetering on the edge of burnout or picking up the pieces after almost losing your business. And trust me, I’ve been there – so if you missed that tea, catch up on the past episodes! Running a business is a tough journey that demands real talk, real solutions, and a whole lot of heart. ❤ This week, I'm thrilled to have the phenomenal Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D. on the mic! We're diving deep into the glory and grit of entrepreneurship. We'll explore how to bounce back from burnout, balance mental wellness with the business grind, build trust within your team, and embrace the beauty of rest and self-compassion. 💪🏾 Dr. Joy, the brilliant mind behind the award-winning Therapy for Black Girls podcast, is dropping gems you won't want to miss. Tune in to this powerful episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you stream your favorite podcasts! 🎧🔥 👉🏾 Also available at Luvvie.org/podcasts. #ProfessionalTroublemaker #Podcasts

If you've been tuning in for Season 5 of my Professional Troublemaker podcast, you'll know the turbulent ride that was my business year of 2023. If you missed the last three episodes, I recommend you listen to them first as this episode will make much more sense in return. 🙏🏾 In this ep, I invited someone who witnessed "The Crumbling" up close to come talk about what she saw in the chaos and what she thought about my leadership. That someone is the HR Consultant (aka Team Gardener) I had hired, Sally Thornton (she/her) of Forshay. Sally had me fire 3 people within the first 2 months of observing my team. She gives us the inside scoop on the team's dysfunction, my blind spots, and when she knew my company needed a major overhaul. 🫣 And we're both not holding anything back on what happened after, so don’t miss this episode. 👀 🎧 Available now on Luvvie.org/podcast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you listen with your favorite podcasts.

Shoutout to my 3rd book, #RisingTroublemaker: A Fear-Fighter for Teens! It came out 2 years ago! 🎉📚✨ I wrote it after people read @ProfessionalTroublemaker and said “I wish I had a book like this when I was a teenager in high school, struggling with feeling to different.” So I said LEMME HELP them NOW. It’s gotten so much love, and I’ve been told by parents that their teens have taken it on vacations, found community and move with more confidence after reading this book. A huge shoutout to the parents, educators, and mentors who have placed their faith in me to help shape their young troublemakers. Together, we're making waves far beyond the pages. 🙌🏾 Grab a copy for the young adult in your life! ➡ RisingTroublemaker.com 

📣 Just about 2 weeks ago, I celebrated the 1st year anniversary of my children's book #LittleTroublemaker Makes a Mess! And Little Luvvie's first adventure became a New York Times bestseller. So I’m SUPER excited to announce that our girl is gonna be back! Books 2 and 3 are officially coming your way! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 "Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name" is dropping Summer 2025, and "Little Troublemaker Takes a Stand" will hit the shelves in Summer 2026! 📚✨ Excited to partner up with Joey Spiotto again for the upcoming editions. He will continue to bring Little Troublemaker to life with his incredible artwork. 🎨✨ A huge shoutout and special thanks to Jill Santopolo of Philomel Books for believing in this series and giving it a home. And gratitude to my rockstar agents at United Talent Agency, Albert Lee and Gwen Beal. 🙏🏾 I can't wait for all the Little Troublemakers to once again, join Little Luvvie on her new adventures — more laughs, more mischief, and so many new important lessons. 📖 ❤ To stay up to date on all things LT, sign up at ➡️ LittleTroublemakerBook.com!  P.S. I’m legit a career author. 😭😭😭