Fire Yourself. Outsource some of your life. Because you know what won't be cute on a tombstone? 'Her grind was impeccable, and… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
People love my voice because they say I say what they were thinking but dare not to say because they had a… — Luvvie Ajayi Love Copy Share Image
Being conscious of Global Blackness is knowing that we are not an island of our struggle but a nation of our triumphs.… — Luvvie Ajayi Being Copy Share Image
A book is not a short-term project. It's essentially your baby, so it takes a lot of work. — Luvvie Ajayi Baby Copy Share Image
Good friends are often our lifelines. Mine have seen me through heartbreak, through the deaths of loved ones, and through that phase… — Luvvie Ajayi College Copy Share Image
I have no love for those who consider themselves 'good people' but stand idly by as the world crumbles around them. It's… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
“There's power in believing there's a God in each of us because if we are made in His/Her/Their image, aren't we all… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
Never underestimate the power of confidence. If you believe you're the dopest thing walking, you might convince people of the same just… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
It took me a while to affirm the fact that I'm actually a really good writer. I couldn't even call myself a… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
“Racism is not always white hoods and burning crosses. It is on Wall Street and on Capitol Hill. It’s in public policies… — Luvvie Ajayi Capitol hill Copy Share Image
Doubt has purpose sometimes. If we don't think our work is good enough, we strive to do better and be better. Which… — Luvvie Ajayi Doubt Copy Share Image
People use the guise of art, and artistic expression, to do all kinds of hateful things. It's like Trump and everybody else… — Luvvie Ajayi Art Copy Share Image
People think you can find a mentor by walking up to somebody and saying, 'Hey, be my mentor,' or by sending an… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
People need to seek out some diversity in their life. One of my friends is a pig farmer in Michigan, and even… — Luvvie Ajayi Black people Copy Share Image
Under promise and over deliver. People will be pleasantly surprised that you gave more than they expected. And remember that there is… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
I wasn't the only person out there writing about pop culture and race, but I stayed true to my voice, and people… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
You can be tweeting strangers and saying, 'Don't say that,' but are you saying that to your friends? How about your mom?… — Luvvie Ajayi Dinner table Copy Share Image
I knew I was Yoruba and Nigerian for the first 9 years of my life. I did not become conscious of my… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
There are two types of people in this world: people who can be on time and Nigerians. I am in the latter… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
'Imposter Syndrome' is the feeling of wearing a mask and playing a role that one does not feel at home in. It… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
Do one thing today that scares you - and you already know what that is! - and go do it. Even if… — Luvvie Ajayi Help Copy Share Image
I feel like my career is to speak truth to power, and a lot of times, that sounds like troublemaking. If speaking… — Luvvie Ajayi Career Copy Share Image
I am a firm believe in the power of dreams, because the world is basically one giant realization of people's collective dreams… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
I've reached the point where people text me randomly for favors, like, 'Hey can I pick your brain?' People I haven't talked… — Luvvie Ajayi Brain Copy Share Image
What I sacrificed as I pursued my dreams was my comfort, not the lives of other people who looked to me to… — Luvvie Ajayi Alone Copy Share Image
I think it's important for service to be a part of your life instead of an option. It's awesome to make it… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
Who needs soap operas now when we have social media timelines? Now you can get a similar drama fix by just paying… — Luvvie Ajayi Drama Copy Share Image
As a freelancer, as a writer, and running my company, people have always tried to negotiate me down. Some might think that… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
That's one thing brands are understanding is, I'm the blogger who's not writing about fashion. I'm not writing about beauty. I'm not… — Luvvie Ajayi Beauty Copy Share Image
I want people to see my color and my culture written all over me, because I am proud of the skin I'm… — Luvvie Ajayi Culture Copy Share Image
If we don't challenge each other to use our platforms for better than our niches or what our quote-unquote brand is, what… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
The most glaring aspect of white privilege is that when someone is described neutrally - without indicating color or ethnicity - more… — Luvvie Ajayi Humanity Copy Share Image
People are prospering from being unapologetically offensive, trite, and stupid. And we are tweeting ourselves into high blood pressure and ulcers trying… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
“The assumption that women in hijab are less enlightened or empowered than those rocking daisy dukes is arrogant at best. Feminism should… — Luvvie Ajayi Feminism Copy Share Image
Find me someone who is Nigerian who is always on time for things that aren't work-related, and I will find you a… — Luvvie Ajayi Copy Share Image
Putting out a book is absolutely a lesson in vulnerability because it doesn't matter how much of an audience you have. Some… — Luvvie Ajayi Book Copy Share Image
