An Oriki Tribute to Zaila Avant-garde, the Spelling Bee Champion
Zaila of house Avant-garde. First of her name. Phonetic phenom. Viscountess of Vocabulary. Bouncer of Basketballs and Big Words. Grand Princess of Guinness World Records. Multi-hyphenate Middle School Maven Celebrated champion. Congratulations on winning the ScrippsNationalSpellingBee 🎉 We charge you to dream so big that you make people uncomfortable. Break …
An Oriki Tribute to Nikole Hannah-Jones, the 1619 Project Architect
Nikole of House Hannah-Jones First of her name Shaker of Systems Rejecter of Racist Regimes Denouncer of Discrimination Pulitzer Prize Professor Baroness of Bucking Boards Teller of History’s Truths Agitator of Academia Frau of Fiery Fros Tycoon of team #TakeNoShit She told UNC to take their tenure, which she earned …
An Oriki Tribute to Sha’Carri Richardson, the Olympic Champion
Sha’Carri of House Richardson. First of her name. Fastest woman in America. Fly like Flo-Jo. Dame of 100-meter dashes. Taker of Tokyo 🇯🇵 Donna of dynamically dyed wigs. Archduchess of acrylics. Liege of long lashes. ❌ Don’t play with her! You bear a big name and even bigger “I’m THAT …
Kick Doors Open (with Gina Yashere) – Episode 25 of Professional Troublemaker
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with comedian, producer, author, and fellow Naija queen, Gina Yashere. She was the first and only British comic to perform on Def Comedy Jam and has three comedy specials on Netflix that she co-produced. She’s also a writer and series regular …
An Oriki Tribute to Simone Biles, the Gymnastics GOAT
Simone Arianne of House Biles First and ONLY of her name Aerial Assassin Code of Points Champion Somersault Sorceress Flipping Fanatic Mocker of Gravity Duchess of Dismounts Obliterator of the Olympic Order Your biggest competition is yourself. THIS Glamour cover is what I NEED! May you never return our edges …
Do Your Best (with Jovian Zayne) – Episode 24 of Professional Troublemaker
We have another encore episode this week on Professional Troublemaker. I’m in conversation with Jovian Zayne, international speaker, professional development coach, leader of the OnPurpose Movement, and overall embodiment of epicness. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 24 TRANSCRIPT As a recognized thought leader in the professional development and diversity spaces, Jovian centers her …
Push Forward (with Latham Thomas) – Episode 23 of Professional Troublemaker
This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking with wellness maven to the stars, self-proclaimed Mother of mothers, and our favorite queen regent of radical self-care, Latham Thomas. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 23 TRANSCRIPT Latham has literally written the books on how to be fabulous while pregnant and actualize your glow as a …
Expand Your World (Luvvie’s Travel Essentials) – Episode 22 of Professional Troublemaker
This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m re-airing an episode sharing all my travel favorites. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 22 TRANSCRIPT I travel a lot for work and for play. Travel can be fun, but when you do it a lot, it can be taxing on the body and mind. That is why …
An Oriki Tribute to Naomi Osaka
Naomi of House Osaka. First of her name. Tennis Treasure. Savant of Singles. Grand Slam Goddess. Tycoon of Talent. Spokeswoman of Self-care. In a world that is constantly giving Black women hell, she refuses to sacrifice her well being for a sport that does not want to prioritize her humanity. …
Say Yes (with Elizabeth Gilbert) – Episode 21 of Professional Troublemaker
This week on Professional Troublemaker, the tables have turned a bit and I’m being interviewed by fellow Professional Troublemaker Elizabeth Gilbert. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 21 TRANSCRIPT Elizabeth Gilbert is a journalist and best-selling author. She is best known for her 2006 memoir, Eat, Pray, Love, which has sold over 12 million …