Own Your Purpose (with Thasunda Brown Duckett) – Episode 15 of Professional Troublemaker
Once again, this week on Professional Troublemaker, we’re going back into our archives and re-sharing some of our interviews with epic professional troublemakers. This week, we’re sharing a previous interview with one of my mentors, Thasunda Brown Duckett. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 15 TRANSCRIPT At the time of this interview, Thasunda was …
The Fear-Fighter Manual is Now Available in South Africa!
I’ve got exciting news for yall! My book is making its way around these international streets. And of priority has been making sure it becomes available on the continent of Africa! So starting April 6 (NOW), the international version of my 2nd book is now available in South Africa, and …
Go Unafraid (with Bozoma Saint John) – Episode 14 of Professional Troublemaker
This week on Professional Troublemaker, we’re diving back into our archives and re-sharing some of our interviews with epic professional troublemakers. This week, we’re sharing my interview with one of my besties, Bozoma Saint John. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 14 TRANSCRIPT Though she’s now the Chief Marketing Officer for Netflix, at the …
Be Less Apologetic (with Kimberly Blackwell) – Episode 12 of Professional Troublemaker
This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to media and communications powerhouse, Kimberly Blackwell, about being unapologetic! DOWNLOAD EPISODE 12 TRANSCRIPT We begin the conversation by talking about her start as an all-around people’s person and how she transformed into the c-suite media mogul we know today. In her adolescence, …
Use Your Platform (with Sue Bird) – Episode 11 of Professional Troublemaker
This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to superstar basketball player Sue Bird. We’re talking about thinking BIG and maintaining expectations in the face of adversity, the importance of authenticity as a gay woman in sports, intersectionality, knowing your value, and the power of unity. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 11 TRANSCRIPT You …
Write Your Own Oriki and Join the #OrikiChallenge!
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 …
Own Your Success (with Nicole Walters) – Episode 10 of Professional Troublemaker
This week on Professional Troublemaker, I’m talking to entrepreneur, business strategist, and star of “She’s the Boss” on USA Networks, Nicole Walters. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 10 TRANSCRIPT Nicole is the founder and CEO of a multi-million-dollar personal development and business education empire. After quitting her corporate job on live stream in …
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 …
5 Things My Grandmother, Mama Faloyin, Taught Me
We all know her. That older Black woman who will lambast you in one breath and feed you the best food one minute later. She knows no strangers because everyone she comes across is family. She’s been through life’s worst but made it through to the best side. The elder …
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 …