Be The Queen (with Elsa Majimbo) – Episode 8 of Professional Troublemaker
This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to 15x chess champion, professional bragger, comedian, and social media sensation Elsa Majimbo. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 8 TRANSCRIPT Pre-global pandemic, Elsa was a journalism student with just over seven thousand followers. Fast forward a few viral videos later, and Elsa is out here with …
Take the Mantle (with Tarana Burke) – Episode 7 of Professional Troublemaker
This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to someone who is the literal walking definition of what a professional troublemaker is. She’s a truthteller, she’s a disruptor, she’s a trailblazer and a change agent – activist, author, and speaker Tarana Burke. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 7 TRANSCRIPT We always make it a …
Run Your Race (with Eunique Jones Gibson) – Episode 6 of Professional Troublemaker
This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to my girl Eunique Jones Gibson. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 6 TRANSCRIPT Throughout the month of February, which we’re considering Fear-Fighter February, I’m going to jump on Instagram Live on Fridays (make sure you’re following me – @luvvie everywhere) and be in conversation with people …
Mind Your Own Body (with Gabourey Sidibe) – Episode 5 of Professional Troublemaker
This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to the brilliant, hilarious, take-no-shit-from-anyone actress and author Gabourey Sidibe. We all know Gabby from her acting debut as the title character in Lee Daniels’ Academy Award-nominated film, “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire.” After winning and being nominated for …
Normalize Therapy – Episode 4 of Professional Troublemaker
This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m revisiting a topic I covered on the blog a couple of weeks ago – therapy. Today we’re talking about why it’s so critical and why I think we need to normalize therapy. If you’ve followed me for any length of time at all, you …
Use Your Voice (with Cynthia Erivo) – Episode 3 of Professional Troublemaker
My guest this week on Professional Troublemaker is my long-lost twin, another powerhouse woman from my Voltron squad, the golden-voiced and brilliant Cynthia Erivo. If you don’t know Cynthia, I don’t know what you’re doing with your life, but as far as her official credentials go, Cynthia is a Tony®, …
Take Your Shot (with Jessica O. Matthews) – Episode 2 of Professional Troublemaker
On this week’s episode of Professional Troublemaker, we’re bringing you a conversation with Jessica O. Matthews that will give you the gems and the confidence you need to adopt this life habit of fear-fighting and professional troublemaking. This week on I’m talking to Founder & CEO of Uncharted Power, award-winning …
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 …
Keep Going (with Cari Champion) – Episode 52 of Rants & Randomness
On this episode of Rants & Randomness, we’ve got a fantastic conversation that will inspire you to keep going when resistance rises up to meet you. Today I’m talking with the amazing Cari Champion. She’s a journalist, an amazing host, and someone who is out in front leading the way …
Stay Vigilant and VOTE – BONUS Episode 13 of Rants & Randomness
Today is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Election Day in the United States. The last day to cast a vote in this crazy-ass election in the dumpster fire year that is 2020. Voting is really important. And I am assuming that if you listen to this podcast and if you’re part …