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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Kindness Train is Sponsoring this Book Tour Giveaway
Two weeks ago, I announced the virtual book tour that accompanies the launch of my 2nd book, Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual. I’m doing seven stops with seven amazing conversation partners: Myleik Teele, Gabrielle Union, Esther Perel, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Kahlana Barfield Brown, KevOnStage, Glennon Doyle. It’s an epic book …
Listen to the Professional Troublemaker Playlist (& More)!
Happy Monday to all my people! Every day we get closer to March 2, I get more and more excited. I cannot believe we are almost to the publication date. This book is the best work I’ve done yet, and I can say confidently that it is even better than …
Join Me for the Professional Troublemaker Book Tour!
In three weeks, my second book drops! Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual, will be out in the world and I AM SO EXCITED FOR IT!!! This book is the best work I’ve done yet, and I can say confidently that it is even better than book 1 (I’m Judging You: …
It’s Fear-Fighter February So I Have a Challenge For You!
January was a gajillion years long, y’all, but WE MADE IT! I mean, 2021 really said it was gonna keep fighting us. Again, we made it! I’m really excited because for a long time, I’ve considered February to be “Fearless February.” It’s Black History Month, and it is basically January …
Announcing My Next Book Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual
The day has finally come… BOOK NUMBER 2 IS HERE. I am nervous. Why am I nervous?! It took me 9 whole years to finally call myself a writer after I started this blog. Why? Because I was afraid of everything that came with that title. I didn’t think I …
The Best Birthday Gift You Could Give Me in 2021 + A Big Podcast Announcement!
Hey, y’all. I am currently chin-deep in some blankets while I prepare for a day of doing absolutely nothing. You know why? Because it’s my birthday! I am so grateful to be on this earth another year and make it to another birthday, even with the continuous dumpster fire of …