Luvvie Ajayi

“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

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

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

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

People need to seek out some diversity in their life. One of my friends is a pig farmer in Michigan, and even…

— 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

People use the guise of art, and artistic expression, to do all kinds of hateful things. It's like Trump and everybody else…

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

— 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

I knew I was Yoruba and Nigerian for the first 9 years of my life. I did not become conscious of my…

— Luvvie Ajayi

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

What I sacrificed as I pursued my dreams was my comfort, not the lives of other people who looked to me to…

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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

As a freelancer, as a writer, and running my company, people have always tried to negotiate me down. Some might think that…

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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

Who needs soap operas now when we have social media timelines? Now you can get a similar drama fix by just paying…

— Luvvie Ajayi

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

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

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

— Luvvie Ajayi

People are prospering from being unapologetically offensive, trite, and stupid. And we are tweeting ourselves into high blood pressure and ulcers trying…

— Luvvie Ajayi

Putting out a book is absolutely a lesson in vulnerability because it doesn't matter how much of an audience you have. Some…

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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

“Fake forgiving-and-forgetting is pointless if you will always resent that person, or hold it over their head.”

— Luvvie Ajayi

Avoidance has never been a great tactic in solving any problem. For most situations in life, not addressing what's going on only…

— Luvvie Ajayi

A book is not a short-term project. It's essentially your baby, so it takes a lot of work.

— Luvvie Ajayi

Sticking with your craft goes a long way in ensuring that you'll be successful.

— Luvvie Ajayi

“We need feminism because men are still getting high-fived for being present in their children’s lives. People congratulate men who “babysit” their…

— Luvvie Ajayi

“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

People think you can find a mentor by walking up to somebody and saying, 'Hey, be my mentor,' or by sending an…

— Luvvie Ajayi

'Imposter Syndrome' is the feeling of wearing a mask and playing a role that one does not feel at home in. It…

— Luvvie Ajayi

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

Do one thing today that scares you - and you already know what that is! - and go do it. Even if…

— Luvvie Ajayi

I feel like my career is to speak truth to power, and a lot of times, that sounds like troublemaking. If speaking…

— 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…

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“Lifelong full-body salving is why Black folks look so young. Black doesn’t snap, crackle, or pop—why? Because: moisture. It’s why some of…

— Luvvie Ajayi

“The assumption that women in hijab are less enlightened or empowered than those rocking daisy dukes is arrogant at best. Feminism should…

— Luvvie Ajayi