Luvvie Ajayi

In a world that wants women to whisper, I choose to yell.

— Luvvie Ajayi

There are two types of people in this world: people who can be on time and Nigerians. I am in the latter…

— Luvvie Ajayi

I am of the bridge generation that remembers life before social media permeated everything but cannot imagine life without it now.

— Luvvie Ajayi

If a brand will shy away from you because you dare to say that black lives matter, that's probably not a brand…

— Luvvie Ajayi

Shoes are my love language, and women love shoes.

— Luvvie Ajayi

Working 16-hour days to ensure that I can pay my bills has been a bulk of my entrepreneurship life. And on days…

— Luvvie Ajayi

Good friends are often our lifelines. Mine have seen me through heartbreak, through the deaths of loved ones, and through that phase…

— Luvvie Ajayi

I am not the best. I don't have to be. I am enough.

— Luvvie Ajayi

“When your empire grows out of soil fertilized with the blood of a people, it must sustain its power with their continued…

— Luvvie Ajayi

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

“When keeping Black and brown people marginalized literally elevates white people, as they use our backs as stairs, why would they want…

— Luvvie Ajayi

When I set out to write 'I'm Judging You,' I wanted to create something that was both timely and timeless. But I…

— Luvvie Ajayi

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

Chicago's one of the most segregated cities in America. Everybody lives in their own silos and vacuums.

— Luvvie Ajayi

I wish people were realer in talking about how leaps of faith don't have to be taken without at least looking down…

— Luvvie Ajayi

Under promise and over deliver. People will be pleasantly surprised that you gave more than they expected. And remember that there is…

— Luvvie Ajayi

I knew exactly what I wanted to be when I grew up. I was like, 'I'm going to be a doctor!' Doctor…

— Luvvie Ajayi

Telling the truth - telling thoughtful truths - should not be a revolutionary act. Speaking truths to power should not be sacrificial,…

— Luvvie Ajayi

In my workshops for young adults, the most important thing I emphasize is that anything posted online, no matter how private they…

— Luvvie Ajayi

When people say things like, 'Oh, I can't find black or brown whatever position it is,' I wanted to be clear that…

— Luvvie Ajayi

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

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

The most glaring aspect of white privilege is that when someone is described neutrally - without indicating color or ethnicity - more…

— Luvvie Ajayi

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

People love my voice because they say I say what they were thinking but dare not to say because they had a…

— Luvvie Ajayi