Today we’d like to introduce you to The Wiley’s.
Hi The , so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
The Wileys & CRĀV: Building a Legacy Through Love and Entrepreneurship
My name is Torie Wiley, and alongside my wife, Valgenae Wiley, we’ve built our lives around entrepreneurship, family, and inspiring others to dream bigger. Many people know us from our social media presence, where we’ve gained national attention for our lifestyle, our businesses, and our incredible love story.
One of the things that resonates most with our audience is our relationship. Valgenae and I met and knew within two months that we had found our forever partner, and we got married shortly after. Our story has inspired thousands because it proves that when two people share the same vision, extraordinary things can happen.
As entrepreneurs, we each built successful brands in our own industries. I founded the 18 Wheels brand and the 18 Wheels Talk Show Podcast, creating a platform that gives a voice to truck drivers and entrepreneurs while discussing business, relationships, and lifestyle topics.
My wife, Valgenae Wiley, built her career in the luxury industry as a successful yacht broker with Yacht Club Miami, helping clients experience the yachting lifestyle and establishing herself as a respected name in the industry.
Together, we have combined our entrepreneurial experience and passion to build CRĀV Incorporated, a premium lifestyle company centered around CRĀV Coffee. CRĀV is more than just coffee—it’s a brand that represents passion, ambition, luxury, and the pursuit of excellence.
Through our combined social media following of more than 200,000 followers, we share our journey as business owners, our family life, and the realities of building successful brands together. Our audience connects with us because we are authentic and transparent about both the victories and the challenges.
The Wiley brand represents hard work, resilience, faith, and the belief that no matter where you start, you can build something extraordinary. We are committed to inspiring others to chase their dreams, build meaningful businesses, and create lasting legacies.
This is only the beginning. We are not simply building companies—we are building a movement, a lifestyle, and a legacy that we hope will inspire generations to come.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely has not been a smooth road. Like many entrepreneurs, our journey has come with its share of challenges, setbacks, and sacrifices.
One of our biggest challenges was building businesses while balancing marriage, family, and multiple careers. Entrepreneurship doesn’t come with a blueprint, and there were times when we had to take risks, make difficult decisions, and push through uncertainty.
In the trucking industry, I faced the ups and downs of building a brand and business in an industry that can be unpredictable. There were financial challenges, long hours, and moments when people didn’t understand the vision behind the 18 Wheels brand. But I stayed committed because I believed in creating something that could inspire and represent truck drivers and entrepreneurs.
For Valgenae, building a career in the luxury yachting industry required perseverance and determination. Breaking into a highly competitive industry and establishing herself as a successful yacht broker took hard work, consistency, and the ability to keep moving forward even during difficult times.
Together, we also faced the challenge of building CRĀV Incorporated from the ground up. Creating a premium lifestyle brand requires patience, investment, and faith. There are always obstacles when you’re starting something new, from developing products and building the brand to turning a vision into reality.
On a personal level, because our relationship moved quickly and we married after knowing each other for only two months, there were people who doubted us and questioned whether our marriage would last. Instead of allowing those opinions to discourage us, we used them as motivation to build something special together.
The biggest lesson we’ve learned is that challenges are not roadblocks—they’re opportunities to grow. Every setback taught us something, every obstacle made us stronger, and every difficult moment helped shape the people and entrepreneurs we are today.
Our journey hasn’t been perfect, but it has been worth it. The struggles have made our successes even more meaningful, and they continue to remind us that with faith, perseverance, and a shared vision, anything is possible.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
We are entrepreneurs, brand builders, and content creators who have built businesses in industries that most people would never think to combine—transportation, luxury yachting, real estate, media, and consumer products.
I, Torie Wiley, am the Owner and CEO of Wiley Corporation, a diversified company with interests in transportation, media, and brand development. I am also the founder of the 18 Wheels brand and the 18 Wheels Talk Show Podcast, a platform created to give truck drivers and entrepreneurs a voice. Through the podcast and our media platforms, we’ve built a community that goes beyond trucking by discussing business, relationships, personal growth, and entrepreneurship.
As a fleet owner and business leader, I specialize in building companies, developing brands, and creating opportunities for others. I am known for my entrepreneurial mindset, my ability to turn ideas into businesses, and my passion for showing people that trucking and entrepreneurship can create generational wealth and lasting opportunities.
My wife, Valgenae Wiley, has built an impressive career in both the luxury and real estate industries. She is a successful yacht broker with Yacht Club Miami, specializing in connecting clients with exceptional yachting experiences. In addition, she serves as a Regional Property Manager, overseeing five properties throughout South Florida, where she leads operations, drives performance, and creates exceptional experiences for residents and communities.
Together, we founded CRĀV Incorporated, the company behind CRĀV Coffee, a premium lifestyle brand built around passion, ambition, and luxury. Our vision for CRĀV extends beyond coffee—we are building a brand that represents excellence, entrepreneurship, and the pursuit of living life without limits.
What sets us apart is our ability to successfully build and lead businesses across multiple industries while remaining authentic and true to who we are. Through our combined social media following of more than 200,000 followers, we share our journey as entrepreneurs, husband and wife, and business partners, inspiring others to pursue their dreams.
What we are most proud of isn’t just the companies we’ve built—it’s the legacy we’re creating together. We want our story to show that with faith, hard work, and determination, it’s possible to build extraordinary businesses, a strong marriage, and a life that inspires others to dream bigger.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
To be honest, we don’t believe in luck as much as we believe in God’s will and God’s timing.
There have been too many moments in our lives and businesses that can’t simply be explained by luck. Meeting each other and knowing within two months that we were meant to be together, building successful businesses in completely different industries, and bringing our visions together to create CRĀV Incorporated—we believe these opportunities were part of God’s plan for our lives.
That doesn’t mean the journey has been easy. We’ve faced challenges, setbacks, doubts, and obstacles along the way. There were times when doors closed, plans changed, and things didn’t happen when we wanted them to. Looking back, we realize those moments were not bad luck—they were moments of preparation, growth, and redirection.
Our faith has taught us that everything happens according to God’s will and in His perfect timing. The blessings we’ve received and even the struggles we’ve endured have all played a role in shaping who we are today.
We believe that faith without work is incomplete. So while we trust God’s plan, we also understand the importance of working hard, staying committed, and being ready when opportunities come our way.
Our story is a testament that when you put God first, remain faithful during difficult seasons, and continue to walk in purpose, incredible things can happen. What some people call luck, we simply call God’s favor and God’s will.
Contact Info:
- Website: Wileycorporation.com /18Wheels1..com/18wheelsstore.com
- Instagram: What_we_doing_the_wileys
- Facebook: What We Doing-The Wiley’s
- Youtube: Whatwedoingthewileys
