Amanda Gorman
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An Oriki Tribute to Amanda Gorman

Amanda of House Gorman. First of Her Name. Prophetess of Prose. Anointed Artist. Dignified Dreamer. Sage Scribe. Highborn Verse Slayer. Noble of Noir Pixie Dust. 💫 May you always be affirmed, appreciated and valued. Thank you for showing the world that we can dare to dream of better. And for …

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BookMy Life

The Fear-Fighter Manual is Now Available in South Africa!

I’ve got exciting news for yall! My book is making its way around these international streets. And of priority has been making sure it becomes available on the continent of Africa! So starting April 6 (NOW), the international version of my 2nd book is now available in South Africa, and …

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Podcast

Go Unafraid (with Bozoma Saint John) – Episode 14 of Professional Troublemaker

This week on Professional Troublemaker, we’re diving back into our archives and re-sharing some of our interviews with epic professional troublemakers. This week, we’re sharing my interview with one of my besties, Bozoma Saint John. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 14 TRANSCRIPT Though she’s now the Chief Marketing Officer for Netflix, at the …

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Jason Mayden Professional Troublemaker
Podcast

Give the Praise (with Jason Mayden) – Episode 13 of Professional Troublemaker

This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to the innovative, shoe-designing Chicagoan of legendary status, Jason Mayden. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 13 TRANSCRIPT As a shoe fanatic myself, I enjoyed speaking with one of the pioneers of the Air Jordan brand. He did it all at 21 years old! Unlike many of the …

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Kimberly Blackwell Professional Troublemaker
Podcast

Be Less Apologetic (with Kimberly Blackwell) – Episode 12 of Professional Troublemaker

This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to media and communications powerhouse, Kimberly Blackwell, about being unapologetic! DOWNLOAD EPISODE 12 TRANSCRIPT We begin the conversation by talking about her start as an all-around people’s person and how she transformed into the c-suite media mogul we know today. In her adolescence, …

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Kevin Fredricks
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An Oriki Tribute to KevOnStage

Kevin of House Fredericks, first of his name. Content chief. Holy humorist. Legacy builder. Creator of comedy. Laureate of laughs. Peddler of punchlines. Purpose-driven producer. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff

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Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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An Oriki Tribute to Myself

Luvvie of House Jones, first of her name. Nigerian noble. Dame of diction. Critic of culture. Chi-town creator. Conqueror of copy. Bestseller of books. Sorceress of side-eyes. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff

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Brittany Cunningham
CultureOriki Tributes

An Oriki Tribute to Brittany Packnett Cunningham

Brittany of House Cunningham, first of her name. Giver of grace. Servant leader. Teller of truths. Activist for good. Fighter for justice. Orator of brilliance. Principled pontificator. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff

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Esther Perel
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An Oriki Tribute to Esther Perel, My Professional Troublemaker Partner

Esther of House Perel, first of her name. Adviser of amour. Lecturer of love. Devotee of desire. Vulnerability sage. The Belgian scholar. Teacher of tenderness. Philosopher of passion. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff

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Gabrielle Union-Wade
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An Oriki Tribute to Gabrielle Union, My Professional Troublemaker Partner

Gabrielle of House Wade, first of her name. Fierce fighter. Iconic ingenue. Ageless black girl. Scholar of storytelling. Affirmer of authenticity. Majesty of melanin magic. Dimpled damsel of dopeness. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff

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