Myleik Teele
Oriki Tributes

An Oriki Tribute to Myleik Teele, My Professional Troublemaker Partner

Myleik Teele was my conversation partner for one of my Professional Troublemaker tour stops. Myleik of House Teele, first of her name. Bold boss. Chief of curls. Taker of no shit. Backer of greatness. Enabler of excellence. Inquisitive intellectual. Ever-evolving exemplar. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff

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Glennon Doyle
Famous folksOriki Tributes

An Oriki Tribute to Glennon Doyle, My Professional Troublemaker Partner

Glennon of House Doyle, first of her name. Adored author. Words warrior. Sensitive savant. Untamed empress. Courier of courage. Heart-strong human. Burster of book charts. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff

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Kahlana B. Brown
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An Oriki Tribute to Kahlana Barfield Brown, My Professional Troublemaker Partner

Kahlana of House Brown, first of her name. Chic consort. Red lip royalty. Serene stunner. Pusher of poshness. Ferocious fashionista. Trailblazer of trends. Slayer of supreme style. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff

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Sue Bird Professional Troublemaker
Podcast

Use Your Platform (with Sue Bird) – Episode 11 of Professional Troublemaker

This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to superstar basketball player Sue Bird. We’re talking about thinking BIG and maintaining expectations in the face of adversity, the importance of authenticity as a gay woman in sports, intersectionality, knowing your value, and the power of unity. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 11 TRANSCRIPT You …

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Beyoncé
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An Oriki Tribute to Beyoncé, the Greatest Entertainer Alive

Beyoncé Giselle of House Carter. First of her name. Maker of History. Snatcher of Edges. Killer of Stages. Exemplar of Excellence. Citizen of Creole Wonderland. Legendary Black Girl. Wakandan Council President. Spreader of Noir Pixie Dust. Queen. 👑👑👑 Greatest entertainer alive. We hail you. ⭐⭐⭐

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whats an oriki?
BookMy Life

What is an Oríkì?

What’s an oríkì? An oríkì is a Yoruba greeting of the word orí meaning “head” and kì meaning “to greet or praise”. In the first chapter of my book, Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual, I talk about the importance of writing an oríkì– your personal hype mantra! You’ve seen it …

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Nicole Walters Professional Troublemaker
Podcast

Own Your Success (with Nicole Walters) – Episode 10 of Professional Troublemaker

This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to entrepreneur, business strategist, and star of “She’s the Boss” on USA Networks, Nicole Walters. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 10 TRANSCRIPT Nicole is the founder and CEO of a multi-million-dollar personal development and business education empire. After quitting her corporate job on live stream in …

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Book

Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual in the Press!

I love to see Professional Troublemaker in the press! The amount of attention the book has received in response to its release has been immense! I am so proud of this book and love talking about it, which is why I’m grateful I’ve had the chance to speak to writers …

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Luvvie Ajayi Jones Professional Troublemaker
Book

Show Your Support by Leaving a Review for Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual!

Thank you for every email, comment, and DM expressing your love and appreciation for ProfessionalTroublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! In this book, I talk about all these things, and how my life has transformed as a result of committing to doing the things that feel bigger than me, doing the things …

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Fight Your Fear Professional Troublemaker
BookMy LifePodcast

Today is the Day! Pub Day + Episode 9 of Professional Troublemaker

Today’s the day! Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual is officially in the world. You can now purchase Professional Troublemaker wherever books are sold, including Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble,  Apple Books, and more! A big shoutout to everyone who has bought the book so far! I’m talking about the book everywhere I …

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