Creating a life that is authentic, bold, and purposeful takes audacity.

It takes disruption.

That is what it means to be a professional troublemaker.

Professional troublemaker is a book, a podcast, and a life habit.

I'm your host, Lovey Jai Jones, bestseller of books,

aficionado of authenticity, and source-risk of side eyes.

Here to bring you conversations with world-movers and change agents

who have gotten where they are through their tenacity,

their truth-telling, and commitment to making good trouble.

From time to time, I'll even do deep dives on topics that are on my spirit.

My hope is that this show compels you to do big things in a world where we have so much to fear.

Let us long you courage. Listen in.

Before we jump into today's episode, know that this podcast is named after my second book

in second New York Times bestseller, Professional troublemaker, the Fear Fighter Manual,

which, by the way, is now out in paperback.

Not only does this paperback version have a sleek new cover and travels well,

it has an exclusive bonus chapter called The Guide to Truth-Telling.

This chapter takes you step-by-step through the most common fears of speaking your truth

and how to overcome it with boldness.

How do you speak up in a meeting when the tough idea comes up?

How do you confront a loved one who hurt you?

What are the things to consider when silence is the easiest but not the best answer?

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