Let’s Talk About the Glory and Grit of Entrepreneurship
I’m ready to talk about one of my hardest years in business. 2023 almost wiped me out. Business was brutal. And at one point I thought I was going to go bankrupt and it shook my confidence to its core. I lost hundreds of thousands of dollars. And you know …
Letter To My Younger Self – Episode 1 of the Little Troublemaker Special
This week, I kick off the return of the podcast with a Letter to my Younger Self. I’m telling her 5 things to remember as this journey of life flows. The lessons that she would have wanted to know early, and not just from trial by fire. And to do …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Check Yourself (with Rachel Rodgers) – Episode 18 of Professional Troublemaker
This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking with CEO and founder of Hello Seven, the amazing Rachel Rodgers. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 18 TRANSCRIPT I’m excited for you to hear this conversation with Rachel, because she is ABSOLUTELY a professional troublemaker. As a business coach, attorney, CEO, Black woman, working mother, and …