MEET THE MAN BEHIND THE MESSAGE

Born in a Baltimore ghetto, Montel Williams learned early on how to triumph over adversity, excelling in his academic classes, and becoming an avid athlete, musician and student body president.

A graduate of the prestigious Naval Academy and a decorated Naval Intelligence Officer, Montel served the United States meritoriously for over 20 years.

Montel Williams has gone on to become an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and an Emmy Award-winning host of a nationally syndicated talk-show that ran for 17 seasons.

He is the author the New York Times bestselling inspirational memoirs Climbing Higher and Mountain, Get Out of My Way, and the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Bodychange.

One of Montel's key beliefs is that "success is determined by what you give back to others," which is why he has worked actively with a variety of charitable organizations throughout the years.

In 1999, Montel announced his diagnosis with multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially debilitating autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. To raise both awareness and funds for MS research, he created the Montel Williams MS Foundation.

In 2006 Montel became National Spokesperson for the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, a major industry campaign to extend prescription drug help to all Americans.

Now he's launched a new program that's designed to help you reach your goals and transform your life. Based on his new book, Living Well, Montel's LIVE Mega-Event can introduce you to all the tools you need to live life – every single day, every single moment – to its fullest possible extent!