Your Name Deserves a Keychain: NYT Bestseller Luvvie Ajayi Jones on Owning Identity and Telling Your Story

In this episode, Adam chats with the iconic Luvvie Ajayi Jones, four-time New York Times bestselling author, cultural critic, TED Talk powerhouse, and now the author of Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name, a children's book that hits home for anyone who's ever been told their name was "too much."

They talk about what it means to be a “professional troublemaker,” the power of defending your identity, and how our childhood gifts, the ones we often got in trouble for, are usually our true superpowers. Luvvie also shares what it really takes to write and publish your own book, the question she asks all aspiring authors, and why urgency is the secret ingredient to unlocking your story. If you've ever wanted to write a book, this conversation is full of the honesty, encouragement, and practical wisdom you didn’t even know you needed.

Whether you're raising a little truth-teller or trying to become one yourself, this episode is full of bold heart, real humor, and powerful insight on voice, value, and visibility.

Highlights in this episode:

• Why your name is a legacy, not a mistake

• How to turn a hard school day into a lifelong lesson

• The moment Luvvie claimed the title “author” and why you should too

• The one question that tells her if someone is ready to write their book

Where to Buy the Book:

Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

https://www.littletroublemakerbook.com

Learn More:

The Book Academy, a writing and publishing platform created by Luvvie

https://www.thebookacademy.com

Follow Luvvie:

Instagram and TikTok: @Luvvie

Website: https://www.luvvie.org

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