How to Be a Troublemaker?

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"I would rather live a life of, oh, well, I tried, than what if I had tried," she says. "How you start making trouble is you start figuring out the moments when you feel uncomfortable because you know what's happening is not okay." 'It's a strange thing to have to speak up in a room where everybody else agrees with this one thing and you're the only person who doesn't,' LZ Granderson adds. "'Asking questions' is actually a great way to make trouble by being aware of those moments,. And just knowing that people will get it now they'll probably explain themselves,'" he concludes.

Most positive change starts with a challenge to the status quo. But going against the current and speaking up for the right thing can be a challenge–especially if you’re the only one voicing your concerns. Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a two-time New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and a self-described professional troublemaker. In this episode, Luvvie shares why she’s reclaiming the term “troublemaker”, gives tips on gathering the courage to speak up, and explains why she thinks all of us would benefit from getting a little more comfortable with being uncomfortable.