Press & Awards
Renowned for her vibrant personality, razor-sharp wit, and unapologetic truth-telling, Luvvie Ajayi Jones has established herself as a formidable force in the realm of media and activism. With an impressive array of accolades and a voice that resonates with audiences worldwide, Luvvie has garnered critical acclaim and recognition. From being named one of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 honorees to receiving the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, Luvvie’s impact transcends boundaries. As a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and fearless advocate, she fearlessly tackles social issues and encourages others to find their own power.
Select Press
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We Are Bigger Than Our Mistakes
Good Inside with Dr. Becky (2023)
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Redefining the Term “Troublemaker” For All Ages
Tamron Hall Show (2023)
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Author, Professor and Public Speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones
OWN: Trials to Triumphs Podcast with Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins (2023)
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Luvvie’s Latest Book – Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess
WGN9 (2023)
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Change the World by Making Good Trouble
Parents.com (2022)
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How to stand up for what you believe in
How to Be a Better Human (2022)
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‘Rising Troublemaker,’ giving teens tips on raising their voices
TheGrio (2022)
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Be a Troublemaker and Raise a Troublemaker
The Shameless Mom Academy (2022)
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones on “Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual”
The Next Chapter by American Express Business Class (2022)
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How to Be a Professional Troublemaker
Good Morning America (2021)
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How to Stop Letting Our Fears Run the Show
Harvard Business Review (2021)
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Where We Come From: What’s in a name?
NPR, All Things Considered (2021)
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones Teaches How to Achieve Your Biggest Dreams In Her New Book
Black Enterprise (2021)
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones On Why Making Good Trouble At Work Benefits Your Organization
Forbes (2021)
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones’ Best Advice for Succeeding on Your Own Schedule
The Drew Barrymore Show (2021)
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Should you speak up or stay silent?
WGN (2021)
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Here’s how I learned to embrace change and let go of guilt as my career took off
Business Insider (2021)
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones wants to ‘loan courage’ in ‘Professional Troublemaker’
USA Today (2021)
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Professional Troublemaker: Luvvie Ajayi Jones
New York Live (2021)
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones wrote the book on fighting fears, but she still has some of her own
The Washington Post (2021)
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Luvvie Ajayi: The Internet’s Newest Comic Phenom
The New York Times (2016)
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Luvvie Ajayi: We Didn’t Do Better
Essence (2020)
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Luvvie Ajayi Made Herself a Best-Selling Author. Here’s How
Inc. (2017)
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones Shares Her Favourite Books
Vanity Fair (2021)
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones on the Questions You Should Ask Before Doing Something Scary
Self (2021)
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In ‘Professional Troublemaker,’ Luvvie Ajayi Jones talks courage, fear and failing loudly
Chicago Tribune (2021)
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Get You A Nigerian Friend
Elle (2021)
“The thing about courage is you can’t have it without fear,” Ajayi Jones says. “You got to be afraid before you can have courage, because if you weren’t afraid, it wasn’t courageous.”
Select Awards
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Luminary Award
Black Enterprise (2023)
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The Badass 50
InStyle Magazine (2022)
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Success 25
Success Magazine (2022)
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For(bes): The Culture 50 Champions
Forbes (2021)
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Muse100 Culture Composer
Ulta Beauty (2021)
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Ten Black Business Leaders to Watch
London Business School (2021)
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B2C Content Marketer of the Year (#ShareTheMicNow, #KeepSharingTheMic)
Creative Marketing Institute (2020)
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Ebony Power 100
Ebony Magazine (2017)
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Breakthrough Leadership Award
Council of Urban Professionals (2017)
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OkayAfrica’s 100 Women
OkayAfrica (2017)
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Woke 100 Women
Essence (2017)
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Outstanding Young Alumni Award
University of Illinois LAS (2017)
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Audie Award for Best Humor Book
Audio Publishers Association (2017)
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The Root 100
TheRoot.com (2014, 2015, 2017)
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America’s 50 Most Influential Women
Marie Claire Magazine (2016)
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SuperSoul 100
Oprah Winfrey Network (2016)
For Press Inquiries
Contact Luvvie’s PR Team at Skai Blue Media [email protected]
