Tollie “The Dreamer”
Losing 300+ pounds…his passion for no child to live as he did!
Tollie, who lived his life as “the fat kid” and dealt with his self-inflicted circumstances in a self-destructive way, ballooned to over 500 pounds by the age of 24.
The pothole-ridden first few chapters of Tollie’s life are viewed by most people as nothing short of inspiring, as seen in various national publications.
Tollie has taken all the experiences of his past and referenced them into empowering tools for his future. He has an absolute unshakable belief in himself and allows no limits in his life.
Actor, Speaker, Visionary, Eccentric…there is no one word to describe Tollie. He is a man who feels incredibly blessed and, given his second chance, will not tolerate ever being just status quo. He will always push the envelope and does not allow limits to be placed on him.
Tollie has taken his own personal style of leadership and creativity everywhere he goes. Always up for new and exciting challenges, he has shown skills in many different business functions starting as early as 16. While living in Moscow, Russia as a Student Ambassador, he split his time between studies and working for A.O. Victoria Ltd. whose business included imports and investments. Tollie embraced this challenge everyday and was exposed to a variety of business and government leaders including a friendship with Vladimir N. Lysenko, the former Chairman of the Republic Party & President of the Institute of Modern Policy. Quickly gaining skills in International negotiating at a young age made Tollie set his sights for new challenges in the future.
“I always have felt that there is no obstacle or challenge that can not be solved as long as you can think outside the box and always try new ideas.”
Tollie has formed strong relationships in Russia and everywhere he travels. His Partner Sergey Okutin, Deputy Minister of The Ministry of Taxation for Russia, is a strong voice for Tollie’s talents and abilities. From the University of Oklahoma, Lyceum 320-Moscow, Russia, Moscow State University-Center for International Studies and countless forums and seminars, Tollie believes education is vital in a changing global society and education evolves everyday. He strives to learn and debate new ideas day after day.
Tollie speaks truth. His words can strike lightning and his actions are his thunder. Why is there so much buzz around Tollie? Simply put, with Tollie you get 110% pure energy and focus, complete love empowered with laughter. And he’s only just begun!
My wish for you, is that you succeed beyond your wildest imagination. That you find love in places that astound you. And that you have friends who call you “just because.” I dream that you go barefoot more than you wear shoes. That you play as hard as you work. And that you laugh more than you cry. I want you to set the bar high, but not too high. To reach for the stars, but with your toes on the ground. And to never, ever stop dreaming. But most of all, I wish for your happiness.
And these dreams of mine are what started it all.
Tollie… “The Dreamer”
