Who is Luvvie Ajayi Jones?

Besides being an inspiring woman, Luvvie Ajayi Jones is also an award winning writer and speaker. She is the author of a number of critically acclaimed books, including the New York Times bestseller I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual. She has spoken at a number of conferences and events, including SXSW, Google, Bank of America, and the MAKERS conference. She has also been recognized with numerous accolades, including an honorable mention from Fast Company for her “World Changing Ideas” campaign.

Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a multi-hyphenate who possesses three distinct talents: author, speaker, and podcaster. She has been named a “Must Listen” by NPR’s Michel Martin, and her podcast, the Professional Troublemaker, has been listed as “New & Noteworthy” by Apple Podcasts. She has a popular blog, which covers all aspects of culture from tech to TV and film. During her career, she has been featured in a number of media outlets, such as Essence, Forbes, and the Chicago Tribune. She has also been honored for her achievements, including being included in the Oprah Winfrey SuperSoul100 list. Her TED talk has garnered a plethora of awards and accolades, including being a part of the most-watched TED Talks ever recorded. She has also been featured on the cover of the Washington Post and is one of the youngest recipients of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from her alma mater, the University of Illinois. She has been featured in the TED Women’s Health and Fitness Summit and has been a keynote speaker at the world’s largest technology, marketing and media conferences, such as SXSW, Google, and the AMA. She was also named as a top 10 most likely speaker by the Content Marketing Institute.

As a self-proclaimed Professional Troublemaker, she is able to pull from a deep well of truth to create her best work. She has been a speaker at dozens of events around the globe, and her TED Talk has been translated into 22 languages. She is the author of a number books, such as I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Guide to Life, Love, and Success. Her podcast has garnered millions of downloads and has been named as a “Must Listen” by both Spotify and NPR. She is currently working on her next book, which will be a follow-up to I’m Judging You: The Do-Better guide to Life, Love, and Success.

The TED talk has been a rite of passage for her, but there are many other things that she does to make the world a better place. From putting money into the pockets of Black entrepreneurs, to co-creating the #SharetheMicMotion campaign, to her work with the MIT Media Lab, she has inspired countless others to do what they believe in. She is also the creator of the Black Business Luvv campaign, which infused nearly $500,000 into small Black businesses. She has also been a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She is also an accomplished marketer and strategist, and has worked for companies such as Nike, Google, and the MIT Media Lab.