Luvvie Ajayi
Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker and podcast host who thrives at the intersection of comedy, technology and justice. Her debut book, I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual was an instant bestseller and firmly established Luvvie as a literary force. She is currently working on her second book: The Fear-Fighter Manual, slated to be released in 2021.
A 17-year blogging veteran, Luvvie writes on AwesomelyLuvvie.com, covering all things culture with a critical yet humorous lens. Her singular voice and trademark wit are what she uses to speak truth to power across media platforms.
Luvvie is also an internationally recognized speaker with a popular TED Talk that has over 4.6 million views and has been transcribed into 22 languages. She drives conversation about life, lessons and the pursuit of always doing better as the host of her podcast, Rants & Randomness. Luvvie is also the co-host of the hugely popular podcast Jesus and Jollof.
She is the founder of The Do-Better Academy (DBA), an online platform that teaches people how to thrive professionally. She has received numerous accolades including being chosen by Oprah Winfrey as part of her inaugural SuperSoul100 list as someone who “elevates humanity.” Her alma mater, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, honored her with the Outstanding Young Alumni Award and the Council of Urban Professionals presented her with their Breakthrough Award.
Born in Nigeria, bred in Chicago and comfortable everywhere, Luvvie enjoys laying around in her plush robe, eating a warm bowl of jollof rice in her free time.
Ajayi tweets from @iLuvvit.
Robin on what you didn’t see at the Oscars, “menstrual equity,” Southern Baptists and “transgressive” men, climate change’s impact on women, and whither the ERA now? Guest: Luvvie Ajayi on the African diaspora.
