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Podcast: The Institute of Black Imagination.
Episode: E45. Luvvie Ajayi Jones: The Professional Troublemaker.
Description: Today’s episode is with author, podcast host, and speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones. Luvvie is a New York Times-Bestselling author and in this conversation, she lays out what it takes to become a professional troublemaker: unapologetically opinionated, courageous, and unafraid to speak the truth even if your voice shakes. We explore topics that range from the difference in Black identities between Nigeria and the United States, her path from failing chemistry to creating one of the industry’s most popular blogs, how love shows up when you’re not paying attention, and what ultimately allowed her to finally...