Monk grew up very poor and was raised with six siblings. His father passed away when he was very young from his struggles with drugs and alcohol (at least that was the story he was told) which set up the perfect scenario for his tough life lessons. Raised in church he quickly made his way to the streets and all that came with it, eventually becoming an alcoholic. With his health failing from his lifestyle choices he turned to meditation which slowly started to change his life and his life's purpose. Now, with more than twelve years sober he's come into his own as an author, public speaker, transformational coach, and a pro bodybuilder on a mission to create positive change on the planet.
