About Me
When Willie Jolley talks, people get inspired. He has such energy and passion in his words. His messages can be heard on The Willie Jolley Motivational Minute on WHUR. Willie has given motivational speeches to groups and corporations all over the world. He’s published two books It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life! and A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback. He’s been voted “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by Toastmasters International. And he’s currently enshrined in the Speaker Hall of Fame. Willie is a graduate of American University and Wesley Theological Seminary.
Birthplace:
Washington, DC
Grew Up In:
Washington, DC
Marital Status:
Married
Favorite City:
Washington, DC. Or Paris, France- either at Christmas time or during Spring. Great people & great food.
Favorite Way To Relax:
Two things- My job (speaking, writing speeches) & riding my bicycle on Sundays through Rock Creek park.
Favorite Movie:
It's a toss up- The Color Purple, Chicago or Sea Biscuit.
Favorite Sports Team:
Redskins. Even if they lose I still like them a lot.
Favorite Song Last Year:
“Life is A Highway”- Rascal Flatts, “Golden” – Jill Scott
Best Concert Ever Attended:
Earth, Wind & Fire at the Caps Center in the late 70’s- early 80’s.
Favorite Vacation Spot:
St. Martin, U.S. Virgin Islands
Favorite Interview:
Dave Yoho, one of the founders of the National Speakers Association.
Biggest Regret:
Not going bigger sooner.
I Dislike:
Negative people.
Favorite DC Restaurant:
The Cheesecake Factory, Saints Paradise or Carolina Kitchen
Favorite DC Monument:
The Washington Monument at 9:00pm
Most Romantic Spot in DC:
Anywhere I am with my wife.
Favorite Junk Food:
Chocolate Hostess cupcakes, Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey ice cream.
Favorite Cocktail:
A cranberry spritzer.
One Word That Best Describes You:
Up
If Not Yourself Who Would You Be:
I can’t think of anybody else I’d rather be than me.
Your Heroes In Real Life:
Multitude of people. Less Brown, W. Mitchell, Mother Theresa, Nelson Mandela. Plus, those who are not well known- teachers, doctors, lawyers and community activists.
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