Rufus and Jenny Triplett are changing the game in every way possible. Not only are they one of very few professional husband and wife teams who do just about everything together, they have survived over 30 years of marriage and business being attached at the hip. As serial entrepreneurs, they also are celebrating 10 plus years in their media business. Whether it is speaking on marriage, diversity, business or life motivation, they do it with passion and purpose. Their wisdom compounded with continuous experiences has made them of a curious nature to the global community. Rufus & Jenny speak around the world on various topics and are welcomed with anticipation and excitement.
SPECIAL AWARDS
- Ebony Magazine Couple of the Year 2012
- 1 of 14 Most Inspiring Black Couples of 2013
- Social Media Power Couple by Mashable
- Standards Award in Marriage & Business from Black & Married with Kids
- Most Media Profiled African-American Muslim Couple
- VIP Ambassadors for Daymond John (CEO of FUBU & Shark Tank Mogul)
- HSN American Dreams Certified
- Tedx Certified Speakers
- Featured Authors at Essencefest 2018
- Recognized by Facebook for Community Leadership 2018
- Featured Authors at Essencefest 2019
"Marriage is a Marathon, Not a Sprint."
- Rufus & Jenny Triplett
Meet Rufus and Jenny
"Thank you for your service"
Rufus Triplett, Jr., originally from Flint, Michigan, is a talented singer, songwriter and producer. He co-wrote, produced and toured for the platinum group Ready for the World in the late 80’s. He chose to broaden his horizons in the United States Marine Corps where he went to school for Culinary Arts. After relocating to Atlanta in the early 90’s, he found a love for computers and has become a technology geek. Not only can he build them from scratch but he has become the “go to” guy for all of his family members.
A Life of Service
One of our first pivots
Jenny Triplett, originally from Saginaw, Michigan, always aspired for a career in media. Starting out as an intern at a radio station, she established a relationship with several entertainers and Ready for the World, where she went on to head their marketing outreach team. Jenny also chose to explore the military where she earned an LMET (Leadership, Management, Education & Training) Certification, one of the highest certifications from the military, and gained a wealth of knowledge and experience during her time in the United States Navy.
After marrying Rufus and relocating to Atlanta, Jenny headed her own entertainment company for over 14 years. Their flourishing company was halted during the time Jenny dealt with a legal issue and a brief period of incarceration. The Tripletts do not consider that a dark period in their lives because their marriage grew stronger and they bonded to the point where their relationship became unshakeable.
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Ownership & Legacy
The Triplett’s own Dawah International, LLC, a multimedia company, which published Prisonworld Magazine for 10 years, It was recently retired in October 2017. They are co-hosts of their own radio show, the Prisonworld Radio Hour, which airs in podcast and streams in syndication to several outlets which includes tunein and Apple Podcasts via iTunes. They also are requested speakers for corporate functions, wellness retreats, webinars/teleseminars, couples workshops, correctional facilities, non-profit organizations, schools, colleges and universities, radio shows and print magazines.
Being parents of three boys, Michael, 27 (deceased Nov 2016), Mosi, 28 and Miles 26, they know the trial and tribulations of not only raising children, but African-American men who could end up as stereotypes. They are passionate about family and detouring young men and women from the criminal justice system. Some of the subjects they speak about are dysfunctional families, substance abuse, entrepreneurship, marriage & relationships, self-conscious addictions, incarceration, stereotypes, social media influence, domestic violence & toxic relationships and the list goes on.
"Rufus & Jenny are like my own children, smart and talented and real. May God Bless them."
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"You guys have a chemistry that can't be bottled"
Media Personalities
The Triplett’s have established themselves as media personalities. Their appearances on Family Court with Judge Penny and Dr. Phil garnered rave reviews as to their parenting philosophies. 2013 started with requests to appear on Huff Post Live which was well received by the producers and viewers of the show and has earned them the label of “Marriage Experts.” Jenny’s appearance on The Mike & Juliet Morning Show was phenomenal as she gave The Real Housewives of Atlanta a little wisdom. The Triplett’s were invited to the Ricki Lake Show as Social Media Influencers. They have co-hosted Twitter chats for The Ricki Lake Show (#friendsofricki) as well as other Twitter chats and was profiled on Mashable as a Social Media Power Couple. The Triplett’s appeared in REDBOOK Magazine as “marriage tipsters” for those who married young and are still surviving and provided home ownership tips in a two page feature in Black Enterprise Magazine. The Triplett’s also appear as a couple on CNN and HLN shows commenting on current hot topics. They had a featured parenting column on The Good Men Project and are growing their audience via FACEBOOK LIVE! Jenny was a featured blogger for the Huffington Post and has provided comments for CNN, NY Magazine, Ebony Magazine, MSN.com, The Huffington Post, The LA Times, Reuters, The American Prospect Magazine, Google News, Loop21, USA Today, and a host of other magazine and radio shows. All of these links to articles, radio & TV appearances are available via their media page.
Mr. & Mrs. Triplett have traveled extensively and seem to draw attention wherever they appear. With their young look and laid back personalities, they are never far from an intelligent conversation. Their creative talents have caused them to branch into video production. The combination of strong story writing and production skills of Jenny and equally as strong songwriting and production skills of Rufus could only be a match made in heaven. RufusandJennyTV offers humorous videos which is reflective of the Triplett’s personalities. Season One of their TV Show, Lifestyles with Rufus and Jenny Triplett aired on Atlanta’s AiB TV and is now available on YouTube. Season Two is COMING SOON.
Now adding self-published co-authors and Amazon Best Sellers to their long list of accomplishments, Surviving Marriage In The 21st Century: 13 Easy Tips that Can Help You Get to 20 years and Beyond, released February 2013, is sparking the much needed conversation about marriage and that tips needed to survive the foundation and institution of the family that it has always been. Surviving Parenting in the 21st Century – Have You Seen My Innocence, released November 2015, is a hilarious recounting of the Triplett’s journey in raising three boys and a playbook to help hurdle the challenges of being a mom and a dad.
From their TLC Special to their Best Selling Book to their radio show that draws a global listening audience, the Triplett’s always find time to give back. Volunteering as Georgia Certified Prison Volunteers and mentors to various youth groups, their love for mentorship, entrepreneurship and self love & empowerment shines through and is creating a legacy for generations to come.
Anyone dealing with inmates has to have a tough demeanor. The Triplett’s like to take the non-judgmental and forgiveness approach with their work. Dealing with educating inmates and their families brings great satisfaction to the couple knowing they are a part of improving someone’s life. When asked the question what would make you start a magazine like this, the owners respond intelligently “We hope to bring new and different ideas to the multimedia game as well as enlighten views and perceptions of an uninformed and forgotten society.” Their constant drive and dedication to thwart mass incarceration was recognized by President Obama.
World Travelers
"The Triplett's gave me hope"
Whether it’s on the beaches in the Caribbean, cruisin the streets in Havana or in the deserts of Dubai, you have to pull out a global map to Keep up with the Tripletts. Where are they headed next? Follow along on Instagram @rufusandjenny
Social Media Influencers
Reaching millions in impressions via social media has treated the Tripletts to invitations to special events, appearances in magazines and news articles as well as opportunities to be brand ambassadors. Rufus & Jenny makes the red carpet fun and humanly interesting by asking questions you don’t normally hear. Celebrities tend to love their direct yet humorous approach to current hot topics