Luvvie Ajayi

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Bestselling Author, Podcast Host & Digital Strategist; Culture, Technology & Leadership Analyst; Self-Styled 'Professional Troublemaker'

Chicago, IL, USA

Luvvie Ajayi Biography

Luvvie Ajayi is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and digital strategist known for her commentary on culture, technology, and leadership. Her books, including "I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual," have positioned her as a prominent voice in contemporary discourse, blending humor with social critique. Ajayi's expertise spans writing, digital media, and public speaking, and she frequently addresses topics such as personal branding, resilience, and storytelling.

She is a self-styled 'professional troublemaker.' Ajayi has delivered talks at conferences, universities, and corporate events. Her TED Talk, "Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable," has reached a global audience, emphasizing her focus on challenging the status quo and encouraging others to embrace change. Her work has been recognized on lists such as Forbes 30 Under 30 and The Root 100, underscoring her influence in thought leadership and advocacy for social change.

In addition to her writing and speaking, Ajayi founded the LuvvNation community and the Professional Troublemaker podcast, platforms that amplify diverse voices and foster conversations about courage and leadership. She openly discusses challenges such as imposter syndrome and navigating predominantly white industries, using her experiences to encourage others to pursue their goals. Ajayi continues to contribute to public engagement and thought leadership across literature, digital strategy, and media.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/15/2025.

Luvvie Ajayi Speaking Topics

  • Branding Like A Boss In The Digital Age

    Your "brand" is what people say about you when you aren't in the room. Being active on social media has become a necessity in this increasingly digital world. This talk will take the fear out of social media (and highlights its power) and give you the knowledge to tell the best story about who you are and what you do across platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. It will also explain how to go from followers to fans and evangelists, while also highlighting the importance of building and maintaining profiles that inspire people to support your work, to defend you when you're not in the room and to cheer for you, even when you fall.

  • Using Social Media for Social Good

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Luvvie Ajayi Videos

Author, Professor and Public Speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Author, Professor and Public Speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Luvvie Ajayi Jones | Trials To Triumphs | OWN Podcasts

Luvvie Ajayi Jones | How to Become a Professional Troublemaker

Luvvie Ajayi Jones | How to Become a Professional Troublemaker

In celebration of #IamRemarkable Week, Luvvie Ajayi Jones discusses her New York Times bestseller Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual....

Luvvie Ajayi Jones: How to be a professional troublemaker | TED

Luvvie Ajayi Jones: How to be a professional troublemaker | TED

Disrupting the status quo can be scary, but sometimes it's necessary to make the world a fairer place. Reclaiming what it means to be a troublemaker,...

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Luvvie Ajayi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Branding Like A Boss In The Digital Age, Using Social Media for Social Good, Maintaining A Clean Online Reputation and Google Footprint, Race, Privilege, and Company Culture and Awesomely Able: The Journey. The estimated speaking fee range to book Luvvie Ajayi for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Luvvie Ajayi generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Cassandra Worthy, Cynthia Marshall, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour and Carla Harris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Luvvie Ajayi for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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