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Inspire, challenge, encouarge and unlock your true potential.
Inspire, challenge, encouarge and unlock your true potential.
Founder & Inspirational Storyteller, The Underdog Mentality
Tyler Monk is a dynamic speaker, first-generation college graduate, and the founder of the storytelling movement The Underdog Mentality (TUM). Raised in an inner-city neighborhood in Portland, Oregon, he overcame academic challenges and leveraged his passion for basketball into a full-ride college scholarship—fueling the mindset that no one else’s expectations need define your outcome.
Tyler earned a degree in Management & Leadership Theory and served as Director of the scholarship & leadership division for The Contingent for five years, after prior service with The Boys & Girls Club and GEAR UP. Through these roles, he developed a deep expertise in working with young adults and professionals alike—translating lived experience into transformative frameworks.
In 2018 he launched The Underdog Mentality on the conviction that “an unwavering belief in self, despite the circumstances, conditions, and critics that surround a person” isn’t just inspirational—it’s actionable. Today, Tyler delivers high‐impact keynote talks and interactive workshops centered on his signature 4-pillar model, The 4 Ps to the Power of Choice: Perspective • Potential • Possibility • Prioritization.
His voice has reached audiences far and wide:
Tyler’s programs are designed for high-school groups, continued-education young adults, nonprofit organizations, and corporate teams. His trademark blend of raw authenticity, sportive analogy, and leadership theory enables participants to break free from limiting self-stories and step into their full potential.
When you invite Tyler to your event, you’re not just booking a speaker—you’re igniting a mindset shift. He believes that even if the world sees you as the underdog, you can become the author of your best outcome.

I wasn’t supposed to make it.
Not where I grew up. Not with the expectations placed on me. Not with the obstacles in front of me.
But everything changed the moment I stopped accepting the story I was given — and started writing my own.
At 16, I made a choice.
Lock in. Level up. Bet on myself.
That decision earned me a full-ride scholarship
I wasn’t supposed to make it.
Not where I grew up. Not with the expectations placed on me. Not with the obstacles in front of me.
But everything changed the moment I stopped accepting the story I was given — and started writing my own.
At 16, I made a choice.
Lock in. Level up. Bet on myself.
That decision earned me a full-ride scholarship, a college degree, and a leadership path guiding young adults and professionals on their growth journey across the Pacific Northwest.
But my WHY runs even deeper.
It’s the fuel source behind every message I speak and every room I step into.
My WHY is to help people tap into their power and their potential—
so they can lean into their greatness, rewrite their identity, and rise into the version of themselves they were always capable of becoming.
That’s the heartbeat of The Underdog Mentality —
An unwavering belief in self, despite the circumstances, conditions, or critics that surround you.
Today, through storytelling, music, spoken word, and transformational experiences, I help students, young adults, and professionals discover that same power—
and step boldly into the story they’re meant to live.

1. Real Storytelling
People don’t remember information—they remember impact. I use authentic lived experiences, humor, vulnerability, and poetic rhythm to break through resistance and open hearts.
2. Transformational, Not Transactional
I don’t “give a speech.” I create experiences. Every session weaves mindset psychology, leadership principl
1. Real Storytelling
People don’t remember information—they remember impact. I use authentic lived experiences, humor, vulnerability, and poetic rhythm to break through resistance and open hearts.
2. Transformational, Not Transactional
I don’t “give a speech.” I create experiences. Every session weaves mindset psychology, leadership principles, cultural awareness, and practical tools your audience can apply immediately.
3. Customized for Every Audience
No two crowds are the same—and neither are my sessions.
Whether you need energy, depth, reflection, hype, or team alignment, I tailor the content to meet the goals of your school, organization, or event.
My goal is simple:
To help people see their potential, confront their limiting stories, and choose a better direction for their lives—starting today.

Below are the deliverables offered through The Underdog Mentality. Each can be customized for youth, educators, corporate teams, nonprofits, conferences, and community events.
🎤 Keynote Event Speaking
High-energy, story-driven, and transformational keynote presentations designed to shift mindset, build confidence, and inspire immediate act
Below are the deliverables offered through The Underdog Mentality. Each can be customized for youth, educators, corporate teams, nonprofits, conferences, and community events.
🎤 Keynote Event Speaking
High-energy, story-driven, and transformational keynote presentations designed to shift mindset, build confidence, and inspire immediate action.
🎙 Event MC / Host
Professional, engaging, and high-vibe MC services to keep your event flowing, hyped, and unforgettable.
✍🏽 Spoken Word Artist
Original poetic pieces written and performed to elevate your event or theme with depth, emotion, and power.
🎵 Musical Artist
Live performances, storytelling music sets, and motivational artistry rooted in rhythm, resilience, and real-life experiences.
📈 Personal & Professional Development
Interactive workshops on leadership, identity, emotional intelligence, resilience, discipline, culture building, and the power of choice.
🧠 Mentoring & Mindset Programs
Multi-session series for students or professionals that build confidence, consistency, and character through TUM’s signature frameworks.
📱 Digital Content Creation
Short-form video storytelling, digital series, and custom content designed to inspire, teach, and elevate audiences online.
Tyler Monk x TUM Media Kit.pdf (pdf)
DownloadIf you’d like to inquire about fees, availability, or building a customized keynote or workshop, send me a message.
Tell me about your event’s mission and vision, and I’ll get back to you soon with everything you need to move forward.
For booking inquires or details you can also call 971-424-4024 or email tylermonk@theunderdogmentality.net. Please leave your name, number and purpose of your call. Guaranteed a response within 24 hours!
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