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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

LINKS (Website & Social Media) 

Joyful Life Publishing

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