LUVVIE AJAYI JONES

Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a New York Times best-selling author, speaker, podcast host, and entrepreneur whose singular voice has entertained audiences since the scrappy early days of social media. Born in Nigeria and bred in Chicago, Luvvie wields humor as the great equalizer and a powerful pen for sharp cultural commentary. She is the author of 4 books, including the smash hit I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual, and the children's picture book, Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess. With a potent blend of bravado and empathy, Luvvie helps people find the inner strength to stick to their ambitions, whether it's thriving at work or feeling confident in their skin through beauty, skincare, and an absolutely fabulous pair of shoes. You can always count on Luvvie to tell the truth, make you laugh, and cry with you, and this has helped her cultivate an engaged community and become a multi-platform personal brand. Luvvie is a sought-after keynote speaker and conference panelist for leading institutions and events around the world, and her TED Talk, "Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable," has been translated into 23 languages and viewed more than 9 million times.