Simone Biles
Famous folksOriki Tributes

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 …

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Jovian Zayne Professional Troublemaker
Podcast

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 …

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Latham Thomas Professional Troublemaker
Podcast

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 …

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Expand Your World (Luvvie's Travel Essentials) - Episode 22 of Professional Troublemaker
PodcastTravel

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 …

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Naomi Osaka
Famous folksOriki Tributes

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. …

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Professional Troublemaker
Podcast

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 …

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Canteloupe Cancelled
Food

Cantaloupe Needs to be Cancelled

Earlier this week, I was blissfully eating assorted fruit and I came across some cantaloupe. I went for it, not knowing that mid-chew this cantaloupe had different plans. How do you start off a little sweet and then change your mind about it! 😩😩😩  It’s the indecisiveness for me! Why …

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SarahJakes Roberts Professional Troublemaker
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Unearth Who You Are (with Sarah Jakes Roberts) – Episode 20 of Professional Troublemaker

This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking with businesswoman, motivational speaker, pastor, and bestselling author Sarah Jakes Roberts. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 20 TRANSCRIPT Sarah is the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes and Mrs. Serita Jakes and pastors a dynamic community of artists and professionals in Hollywood alongside her husband, Touré Roberts. …

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Donna Brazile Professional Troublemaker_FeatBlog
PodcastPolitics

Challenge Authority (with Donna Brazile) – Episode 19 of Professional Troublemaker

This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to veteran political strategist Donna Brazile. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 19 TRANSCRIPT Donna is the former interim chair of the Democratic National Committee and became the first African American woman to serve as the manager of a major party presidential campaign when she ran the …

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Let My Helpers Find Me Prayer
Faith

Let My Helpers Find Me: My Favorite Prayer

LET MY HELPERS FIND ME. It’s a prayer I say, especially when I’m in new seasons of life. Because that prayer is allowing you to be a magnet to receive what others have for you on God’s behalf. It’s asking God to invite ease to receive what others have that …

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