Dr. Willie and Dee Jolley
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Willie Jolley Worldwide
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Dr. Willie Jolley Dr. Willie Jolley is a Hall of Fame speaker, award winning singer, best-selling author and popular media personality. He was named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International. He has been inducted into the prestigious Speakers Hall of Fame. The Veteran Speakers Association named him a “Legend of The Speaking Industry!” Dr. Jolley is the host of the #1 Motivational Show in America on SiriusXM. He has authored several international best-selling books including It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks and Achieve Greatness with An Attitude of Excellence. He holds a B.A. degree in Psychology and Sociology from The American University; a Master’s in Theology from Wesley Theological Seminary; and a Doctorate in Faith Driven Achievement from the California Graduate School. Dee Taylor- Jolley Dee Taylor-Jolley is the C.O.O. of Willie Jolley Worldwide. She is also the Chief Learning Officer for Jolley University, which is the training and development division of Willie Jolley Worldwide. Before working with her husband, Dee was a high school teacher, a corporate trainer and a congressional aide. As an educator, she was honored as a Teacher of the Year with the DC Public Schools. She was a trainer for American Management Association and the training director for the National Association of Home Builders. She went on to serve as a staff member to several Members of Congress. She holds a BA in Political Science from Howard University and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Design from The Catholic University of America. Willie & Dee Dr. Willie Jolley and Dee Taylor-Jolley have withstood the test of time. They have been married for over 33 years. They work together, play together, and along the way, they have learned how to stay together! Willie and Dee juggle their lives around each other, their children and grandchildren. They are best friends, traveling companions and trusted advisors to each other. They experience the world together - enriching the lives of those they encounter.
Howard University
Dr. Willie Jolley Dr. Willie Jolley is a Hall of Fame speaker, award winning singer, best-selling author and popular media personality. He was named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International. He has been inducted into the prestigious Speakers Hall of Fame. The Veteran Speakers Association named him a “Legend of The Speaking Industry!” Dr. Jolley is the host of the #1 Motivational Show in America on SiriusXM. He has authored several international best-selling books including It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks and Achieve Greatness with An Attitude of Excellence. He holds a B.A. degree in Psychology and Sociology from The American University; a Master’s in Theology from Wesley Theological Seminary; and a Doctorate in Faith Driven Achievement from the California Graduate School. Dee Taylor- Jolley Dee Taylor-Jolley is the C.O.O. of Willie Jolley Worldwide. She is also the Chief Learning Officer for Jolley University, which is the training and development division of Willie Jolley Worldwide. Before working with her husband, Dee was a high school teacher, a corporate trainer and a congressional aide. As an educator, she was honored as a Teacher of the Year with the DC Public Schools. She was a trainer for American Management Association and the training director for the National Association of Home Builders. She went on to serve as a staff member to several Members of Congress. She holds a BA in Political Science from Howard University and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Design from The Catholic University of America. Willie & Dee Dr. Willie Jolley and Dee Taylor-Jolley have withstood the test of time. They have been married for over 33 years. They work together, play together, and along the way, they have learned how to stay together! Willie and Dee juggle their lives around each other, their children and grandchildren. They are best friends, traveling companions and trusted advisors to each other. They experience the world together - enriching the lives of those they encounter.
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