Oliver James

About the Author

Oliver James is a California-based personal trainer, motivational speaker, literacy activist, and influencer. He has been featured in or on Today, NPR, Jennifer Hudson Show, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, Rachael Ray, and ABC News, among many others. Additionally, he is the recent recipient of the 2023 Barbara Bush National Literacy Award. Both he and the American Library Association were this year’s honorees. With more than four million likes and 332k followers on TikTok, James is promoting the importance of literacy and is divulging the indispensable life lessons that his journey has taught him. He lives in Costa Mesa, California.