
Jerry LePre, the founder and publisher of Joyful Life Publishing (JLP), is a highly effective award-winning journalist (LPA), speaker, and top-ranked Amazon author who has inspired thousands to Empower the Champion Within. For more than two decades, the thought-provoking teaching resources created by this New Orleans native have been successfully used for talent, culture, and leadership development by Fortune 100 companies, educators, non-profits, Chambers, churches, and businesses of all sizes.
His 15 result-oriented published books combine practical insight, heart-warming stories, humor, Scripture, and bold graphics with old-fashion values. The literary work of this multi-talented man isn’t just about motivation, it’s focused on transformation.
Top books written by this former WYES TV co-host and sports columnist include:
• Smell The Popcorn – 12 Life-changing Secrets to Pop to the Top
• The Popcorn Principle – 7 Significant Truths to Stay at the Top
• Go the Extra Yard – Empower the Champion within You
• Be the Champion You Were Meant to Be – Empower the Heart of the Champion
• ChristianNOMICS: God’s Master Plan for Financial Freedom
• ChristianNOMICS: Champion Stewards’ Guide to Empower a Debt-free Lifestyle
• Empower the ‘Write’ Attitude: A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Publishing
• Above the Water Line – Words and Art to Inspire the Soul
Key Professional Highlights
* Co-hosted WYES’s Pulse New Orleans
* Top ranked author by Amazon (1)
* Former board member National Speakers Association (NSA) GNO
* Named in Who’s Who New Orleans (2)
* Key to the City of New Orleans for academic excellence
* Featured on TV and Radio (Family Focus / LifeSongs)
* Award winning Journalist (LPA)
* Ochsner Health Plan / Director of TH 65 / Corporate and Compliance Trainer
* Partnered with Children Hospital Behavioral Health to develop programs for school administrators, faculty, and staff
* Featured Columnist for GridWeek
* Managing Editor of multiple award-winning Newspapers and Magazines
* Contributor to the Louisiana Sports Encyclopedia
(1) Two books rated in top 110 for stewardship July 2021
(2) Twice named in Who’s Who of New Orleans as a top executive
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