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Ollie L. Jefferson, Ph.D.

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"Butterflies are exemplary representations of spiritual rebirth, transformation, change, hope, and life. Not only do I believe we can fly — I have faith that we can soar. I trust God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us."

- Ollie L. Jefferson, PhD
Founder | President | CEO
Timeless Visual Works

About the Artist

Ollie L. Jefferson, Ph.D., is a Producer, Playwright, Professor, Publisher, and President of Timeless Visual Works – The Inspirational Film, Theater & Publishing Co. She formed the collegiate communication, culture, and multimedia organization with extensive experience in the arts and education. As a professional teaching artist, Dr. Jefferson designed Masterclasses at Timeless Theater Academy. She has a proven track record in educating and training film, television, and theatre professionals to compete in a global market. Dr. Jefferson has taught communication studies at Howard University, George Mason University, and the University of Maryland at College Park. She is a frequent guest speaker and lecturer on leadership, entrepreneurship, and advocating the intersection of gender and race in the arts and entertainment industry. Her scholarly background in research approaches and methodologies contributes to policy discussions on women and people of color, particularly women of color. Dr. Jefferson coined "exemplary representations" in her internationally distributed monograph on the Oprah Winfrey Network's Queen Sugar Drama. The exemplary representations conceptual framework and model is a defining piece of her scholarship developed to illustrate examples or exemplars for social and systemic change.     She is an award-winning artist who embodies inspiring teaching, writing, directing, and producing. She wrote, directed, and produced 15 original African American stage plays performed at over 65 locations, such as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She is an independent filmmaker who produced and directed the Are You Ready music video distributed nationally by Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS). Her work premiered at the Association for Independent Video and Filmmakers Festival. Dr. Jefferson's production background involves corporate television, nationally syndicated talk shows, reality shows, and television commercials. The production roster includes Fox Broadcasting Company, NewsCorp, MTV The Real World and Road Rules, America's Black Forum, DirecTV, and NBA Entertainment.     Dr. Jefferson is a two-time recipient of The Maryland State Arts Council Award. She won the Individual Artist Award based on her "inspirational work and artist merit" represented in her stage performance at regional and national theaters. The award supported her first book and the beginning of the trilogy, Time Will Tell. The Creativity Grant Award supports the new media project and dramatic depiction of HERstory.  She has received numerous honors for her work such as the D.C. Commission of the Arts and Humanities Award. Dr. Jefferson specializes in diverse performances and creative practices to enlighten, educate, and entertain.  

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Artist's Statement

Timeless Visual Works is an inspirational multimedia organization producing projects and educating existing and aspiring industry professionals to compete in a global marketplace. Ollie L. Jefferson, Ph.D., designed masterclasses in film, theater, and publishing departments. Become Inspired ...

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Time Will Tell Stage III by Dr. Ollie L. Jefferson is the final stage of the trilogy book series. An autoethnography and personal narrative of spiritual warfare to defeat the enemy. Regrets. Shame. Mistakes. How do you heal when demons of the past are on a mission to destroy the future? A personal narrative of spiritual warfare to defeat the enemy and grasp onto generational blessings. Become Inspired ... The book series is available at Amazon, Walmart, & www.timelessvisualworks.com
The Oprah Winfrey Network's Queen Sugar Drama: Exemplary Representations on Screen and Behind the Scenes is a critical study interrogates the intersection of race and gender media representations on screen and behind the scenes. The thought-provoking investigation on the Oprah Winfrey Network’s Queen Sugar series shows the ways in which the television drama is a significant contribution to mainstream media that creates in-depth conversations concerning women's social roles, social class, and social change. Ollie L. Jefferson, Ph.D., provides a unique analysis of the television production by using the exemplary representations conceptual framework to contextualize and theorize research contributing to systemic change. Dr. Jefferson highlights the best practices used by African American female executive producers, Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay, by examining Queen Sugar as a case study. The investigation shows how the decision-makers produced multidimensional female characters to illustrate the complex humanity of Black lives. This book broadens understanding of the media industry’s need for culturally sensitive and conscious inclusion of women and people of color behind the scenes—as media owners, creators, writers, directors, and producers—to put an end to the persistent and pervasive misrepresentations of African American women on screen. Scholars of television studies, film studies, media studies, race studies, and women’s studies will find this book particularly useful. ​ ​ AVAILABLE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD
Ollie L. Jefferson, Ph.D., is an international author who tells her transparent testimony while inspiring audiences. Time Will Tell Stage I, II, & III is a performance autoethnography and form of qualitative research. The author uses self-reflection and writing to explore personal experiences and connect this autobiographical story to broader cultural, political, and social meanings and understandings. This celebrated woman playwright performed Time Will Tell with her young daughters, Nailah and Miniya, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Page-to-Stage. Visit Timeless Visual Works for inspiring productions, books, speaking engagements, book clubs, and masterclasses designed by Dr. Ollie L. Jefferson. Become Inspired ... www.timelessvisualworks.com
Timeless Visual Works (TVW) is one of the finest collegiate communication, culture, and multimedia organizations offering masterclasses while creating works of art. ACTING MASTERCLASSES Are you ready to share your talents? Are you ready for the audition? TVW trains aspiring and professional film, television, and theater artists. WRITING MASTERCLASSES Are you ready to publish? TVW offers professional consultation from the story idea to the publication process. We guide professional and aspiring actors, actresses, and authors to step out and share their talents with the world. STORYTELLING What is your story? TVW trains elementary thru high school students learn creative ways to "Tell a Vision" through audio and visual storytelling. TVW teaches elementary students applicable lessons to becoming a biblical podcast influencer. We also guide middle and high school students on ways to "Tell a Vision" through creative vlogs that entertain, enlighten, and inspire people from all walks of life. Become Inspired ... https://www.timelessvisualworks.com/copy-of-academy-2
Does the quicksand of life surround you? Are you taken captive by the mistakes of your past? Do you know deep in your heart that you have an unfulfilled purpose? Time Will Tell Stage II by Ollie L. Jefferson is a spiritual journey that reveals generational patterns, cycles, and curses. A transparent testimony for others to look in the deep-rooted past struggles with faith, relationships, and destiny. Marriage, children, financial issues, career moves … At twenty-something years old, a few decisions suddenly change the course of life. A mother’s memoir inspires daughters from all walks of life to turn from dead-end roads and step into a successful future. A true story to encourage women to watch out for stumbling blocks, pay attention to warning signs, and discover: ● How sexual sacrifices shatter self-esteem, causing unnecessary struggles with singleness while birthing another statistic. ● How mothers become single and their children become broken without their Father’s love. ● How to break generational curses, triumph over the enemy, and live victoriously. Become Inspired ... The book series is available at Amazon, Walmart, & www.timelessvisualworks.com
Time Will Tell Stage I by Ollie L. Jefferson is the beginning of a three-part series. A timeless true story of a young woman full of dreams, coming of age, and on her way toward harsh reality. Travel through time with her as she recounts the decisions made in creating her life. Experience the journey of growing pains as she looked for love in all the wrong places. Watch out for the stumbling blocks. Pay attention to the warning signs and discover: How sexual sacrifices shatter self-esteem, causing unnecessary struggles with singleness while birthing another statistic. How mothers become single, and their children become broken without their Father's love. How to break generational curses, triumph over the enemy, and live victoriously. The memoir inspires daughters from all walks of life to turn from dead-end roads and step into their divine destiny. Become Inspired ... The book series is available at Amazon, Walmart, & www.timelessvisualworks.com

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  • Time Will Tell … Stage 1 by Ollie L. Jefferson

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    Time Will Tell ... Stage I
    Ollie L. Jefferson, Ph.D.
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    Time Will Tell ... Stage I by Dr. Ollie L. Jefferson is an adaptation of the inspiring three-part book series. The first stage of the trilogy begins with the transparent voice of a teenager entering into womanhood — the period when the mind initiates actions causing lifetime decisions. It is a Timeless true story of a young college woman full of dreams, coming of age, and on her way toward harsh reality. Travel through time with her as she recounts the decisions made in creating her life. Experience the journey of growing pains as she looked for love in all the wrong places. Watch out for the stumbling blocks. Pay attention to the warning signs and discover how sexual sacrifices shatter self-esteem, causing unnecessary struggles with singleness while birthing another statistic; how mothers become single and their children become broken without their Father's love; and how to break generational curses, triumph over the enemy, and live victoriously. It is a narrative to inspire daughters from all walks of life to turn from dead-end roads and step into their divine destiny.

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  • The Mommy Miniya & Me Experience

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    Sneak peek of The Mommy Miniya & Me Show Experience by Ollie L. Jefferson!

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