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On Book Crisis, Bold Convictions and Boss Chicks

I’ve been sharing that this is my year of being committed to my mental health and creating space for new things in my life. One habit that I started in January that has been a game changer for me is putting my phone away an hour before I go to …

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Carmela Soprano
CultureFashionLuvvLetter

On Costume Controversy, Calculated Confusion and Culture Tags

This week kicked off with a bang, as I pissed off all the Swifties by pointing out the unavoidable reaches of whiteness when it comes to success. But I stood on business and I said what I said. It’s actually right on time because Black History Month is HERE and …

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Luvvie in Merch
My Life

Get Some Professional Troublemaker Gear!

You already know I’m a proud PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER.  🙌🏾  Since the release of my book Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual in 2021, I have been hyped to launch merchandise exclusively for those who want to rep their dedication to fearlessness with STYLE. After a year, we finally have the right …

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Writer Luvvie
BookBusinessMy Life

On Writing and Finishing My Second Book

Exactly 5 years ago (May 13, 2015), I signed my first book deal. That book (I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual) was published on September 13, 2016. It hit the New York Times bestselling list instantly and changed my life. Over 100,000 copies sold so far. ⁣ It’s wild, because …

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BookBusinessMy Life

Announcing: New Edition of My Book, I’m Judging You!

My people! This time last year, I was getting ready for the publish date of my book I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual. I was prepping to kick off my press and book signing tour on September 13. Since then, my book has won hella awards, and I’ve signed thousands …

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BookBusinessMy Life

About My Book Hitting the New York Times Bestselling List, What Didn’t Happen and What Happens Now

Ok, so we got to talk about my book. 11 months ago, on September 13, 2016, I became an author. After getting an agent, writing a proposal, selling it and then getting to the work. My first book I’m Judging You: The Do Better Manual made its’ debut into the …

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Started From Scandal Recaps Now We Here: My Book Was Optioned By Shondaland

Two weeks ago, news dropped on Deadline.com that Shondaland To Develop Luvvie Ajayi’s Book ‘I’m Judging You’ As Cable Series. I was at the MAKERS Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes when this news hit the web and I lost my shit and my ability to focus. I had to step …

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BusinessMy Life

My 2016 Highlights and The Hiatus I’m Taking

Less than 3 weeks left in 2016, and I am fist-pumping for what has been an amazing year for me professionally and personally. Unfortunately, the world started to burn so not everything was great. However, this year has been one that has pushed me forward and upward, and one where …

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I Need You! I’m Judging You is Up for Best Humor Book of 2016!

My people! Earlier this month I found out my book I’m Judging You was nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award for “Best Humor Book of 2016.” This is the only major book award that is decided on by readers. How cool is that?? As in, out of all the books that came …

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BookBusinessMy Life

West Coast (Seattle-SF-LA), I’m Here To Sign Some Books!

My peeps. This week, I continue my book tour by being in the West Coast! I gotta show love to LuvvNation and sign some copies of I’m Judging You! Yesterday, I spoke at Amazon Seattle to their internal team about my book, my career and how I use my voice for …

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