Brave the Fallout (How I Managed the Aftermath of Business Failing)

Professional Troublemaker with Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Luvvie Ajayi Jones

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🗓️ 4 June 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Luvvie sets the scene for her journey to rebuilding. She dives deep into The Fallout post-Crumbling, and reveals the full truth about the aftermath of the chaos. She reveals the gaps she's had to fill, the holes she's had to fix, and the implications of all the mess to her personal and entrepreneurial life, including the erosion of her trust, the dark days she's had to sit through, and what kept her going. In navigating through her toughest business year, she emphasizes the importance of finding one's courage, the role of faith, and the love and support from one's village.

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0:00.0	This bill was the straw that broke the camel's back,
0:03.6	because literally it sent me to the bed.
0:06.2	Like, it sent me to the bed for a week, a week.
0:09.4	I was not getting out of bed, which I've never done.
0:12.0	And what I mean is, I literally did not get out of bed for a week.
0:14.7	Like I would go to your bathroom, I would get some food sometimes, I was done.
0:19.2	Because I was so deeply upset about how no matter what I'm doing to do my part, no matter how much I keep getting knocked on my ass and getting back up the hits keep coming.
0:33.0	Creating a life that is authentic, bold, and purposeful takes audacity and truth-telling.
0:38.0	It takes disruption.
0:40.0	That is what it means to be a professional troublemaker.
0:43.0	Professional troublemaker is a best-selling book, this podcast, and frankly a life habit.
0:49.0	And I'm your host, Lovey Yajayy Jones.
0:52.0	I'm here to bring you perspectives, deep dives, and
0:54.4	conversations about culture, business, life, and leadership. And welcome to
0:59.1	season five, which I'm really excited about. This season is dedicated to the glory and great of entrepreneurship.
1:06.0	2023 was my toughest year as a business owner.
1:09.0	And there was a point where I was three months away from being bankrupt.
1:12.0	So let's talk about it. And there was a point where I was three months away from being bankrupt.
1:12.8	So let's talk about it.
1:15.3	Let's get really real about running your own business,
1:18.0	the good, the bad, and the ugly,
1:20.8	because while people love to glorify entrepreneurship, they often leave out the tough
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