Rashida Jolley
Rashida Jolley is one of America’s leading authorities in the field of personal development and quality of life. She is an award-winning motivational speaker, harpist, singer and songwriter who has appeared on countless TV programs including MTV, BET, FOX, ABC, C-Span, The E! Cable Show, and even Belgium TV.
In print, Ms. Jolley has been featured in The Washington Post, Washington Times, US Weekly Magazine and The Afro American. Her radio coverage ranges from programs like Voice of America to networks like Radio One.
In 2009, she appeared on NBC’s hit show “America’s Got Talent,” where she quickly became a fan favorite, receiving a standing ovation for every performance. As a former winner of the Miss District of Columbia contest, and former Miss America Contestant, Ms. Jolley developed her dynamic and entertaining speaking manner. She has an innate ability to inform and inspire audiences toward peak performance and, higher levels of achievement. With humor and riveting insight, Rashida speaks straight from the heart. Her authority and wisdom are born from her hard-won personal experience and acclaimed professional expertise.
The product of a great line of musicians and motivational speakers, Rashida has a diverse background in speaking and performing at juvenile detention centers, middle and high school assemblies, universities, churches, national embassies and the US Congress. She was the youngest member appointed by the President of the United States to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS; she also presided on the Howard University Advisory Board for Nursing.
Rashida has spoken for numerous community and health organizations around the country such as the Congressional Black Caucus, Best Friends for Girls Foundation, Project Reality, Health and Human Services Administration of Children and Families and Departments of Health throughout the country.
Rashida’s mission is to reach the masses through fully elective and entertaining customized presentations that provide her audiences with tools for leadership and life. Her presentations cover a variety of subjects and include success stories in education, leadership, and healthy choices, to name a few.
Ms. Jolley also shares from her personal experiences, such as making a decision at a young age to remain abstinent until marriage. She speaks on “The Three Keys to Success (Self Esteem, Self Respect and Self Control)”, goal setting and lifestyle tips for healthy relationships. As an expert in abstinence, she has briefed congressional representatives, congressional stffers and political organizations on abstinence education.
With her personal motto “Take Action, and Make your Dreams Happen!” this powerful speaker and songstress has produced an abundance of awards, citations and accolades. She was one of 7 finalist for the “Quality of Life Award” at the 2001 Miss America Pageant, and is the recipient of: The “2008 Impact Award” from the National Abstinence Clearinghouse for greatest positive influence on youth throughout the country; The ”2008 Excellence In Music Award” from the Best Friends Foundation; The “ 2004 Tomorrow’s Leader Award “ from Black America’s Political Action Committee; And the “2001 Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award “ from Generations United to name a few.
Rashida touches and changes the lives of thousands yearly; this continually ignites publication partnerships and leadership alliances throughout the country. Rashida’s system of “total immersion” produces the education, the strategies and the momentum for measurable and lasting change.
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To book Rashida Jolley for your event (s), please contact:
Willie Jolley Worldwide
P.O. Box 55459
Washington, DC 20040
Toll Free: (800) 487-8899
Local: (202) 723-8863
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