Carolyn Jessop Biography
The first woman in the country to escape from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) and be granted full custody of her eight children, Carolyn Jessop’s story has become a model of courage and hope to people everywhere. She co-authored the book Escape, which will be turned into a movie starring Katherine Heigl, chronicling her life in the organization, her adulthood and disillusionment, and her eventual flight.
Coerced into marrying a stranger at 18 years old, a stranger who was 32 years her senior and already had three wives, Jessop lived a life of misery and fear. Her every move was dictated by her husband's whims. He decided where she lived and how her children would be treated. He controlled the money she earned as a schoolteacher. He chose when they had sex; Jessop could only refuse—at her peril. For in the FLDS, a wife's compliance with her husband determined how much status both she and her children held in the family. Over the next 15 years, Carolyn had eight children and withstood her husband's psychological abuse and the watchful eyes of his other wives until she made the decision to escape. She risked everything, knowing that her children would be taken away from her and she would probably be declared mentally unstable and sent to an institution if caught. Still, Jessop chose freedom over fear and fled with her eight children and only $20 to her name.
In 2006, her reports to the Utah Attorney General on church abuses formed a crucial part of the case that led to the arrest of its notorious leader, Warren Jeffs. After publishing her autobiography, Escape, in 2007 she went on a book tour of the US, telling her story to thousands. Jessop speaks out as an example that if she can manage a daring escape from a brutal environment it is possible for others. Her flight has taken on an extraordinary, inspiring power that motivates thousands to change and better their lives.
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Carolyn Jessop is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Non-Fiction Authors, Women's Rights, Faith & Religion, Author, College, Political, Family & Parenting, Motivational, Spirituality, Influential Women and Education.
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Carolyn Jessop is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Women and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carolyn Jessop for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Carolyn Jessop can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Gruwell, Rachel Simmons and Rosalind Wiseman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carolyn Jessop for an upcoming event.
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FLDS, Polygamy & Abuse
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Escaping from Life in a Polygamous Family
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Ex-polygamist wife reveals life - Video on TODAY.com
Video on TODAY.com: April 8: Carolyn Jessop, who was one of the wives of a polygamist-sect leader, talks with TODAY's Matt Lauer about life on a ...
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How do I book Carolyn Jessop to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carolyn Jessop for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Carolyn Jessop, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carolyn Jessop or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Carolyn Jessop for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Carolyn Jessop, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carolyn Jessop, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Carolyn Jessop speak about?
Carolyn Jessop is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Non-Fiction Authors, Women's Rights, Faith & Religion, Author, College, Political, Family & Parenting, Motivational, Spirituality, Influential Women and Education. -
Who is the agent for Carolyn Jessop?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carolyn Jessop for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carolyn Jessop for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carolyn Jessop or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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