The Underdog Mentality
Tyler Monk | The Underdog
Tyler Monk | The Underdog
Tyler Monk | The Underdog
Tyler Monk is a first-generation college graduate, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized speaker. Raised in Portland, Oregon’s inner city, Tyler overcame academic challenges through a passion for basketball, earning a full-ride college scholarship and a degree in management and leadership theory.
As a leader with experience at The Boys &
Tyler Monk is a first-generation college graduate, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized speaker. Raised in Portland, Oregon’s inner city, Tyler overcame academic challenges through a passion for basketball, earning a full-ride college scholarship and a degree in management and leadership theory.
As a leader with experience at The Boys & Girls Club, GEAR UP, and as Director at The Contingent, Tyler has dedicated his career to empowering others. In 2018, he founded The Underdog Mentality (TUM), an inspirational storytelling company built on the mantra: “An unwavering belief in self, despite the circumstances, conditions, and critics that surround a person.”
Through compelling storytelling, spoken word poetry, and transformative workshops, Tyler inspires thousands each year, challenging individuals to embrace their leadership potential and achieve greatness.
Why we do it
Tyler Monk | The Underdog
Tyler Monk | The Underdog
🚀 Our Fuel
We are driven by our WHY: empowering people to unlock their potential and step into their greatness. In moments when motivation wanes, we tap into this purpose as our unshakable foundation, resisting the distractions that deplete us.
🚗 Our Vehicle
Our journey is powered by speaking, consulting, inspirational storytelling, ment
🚀 Our Fuel
We are driven by our WHY: empowering people to unlock their potential and step into their greatness. In moments when motivation wanes, we tap into this purpose as our unshakable foundation, resisting the distractions that deplete us.
🚗 Our Vehicle
Our journey is powered by speaking, consulting, inspirational storytelling, mentoring, mindset development, and dynamic personal/professional growth content—both virtual and in-person.
🗺️ Our Navigation
Guided by TUM’s Pillars for the Power of Choice, we help individuals start where they are, maximize their potential, and navigate life’s challenges and detours with resilience and purpose.
What we do
Tyler Monk | The Underdog
What we do
Four Branches of Service
- 🎤 Keynote & Event Speaking
- 💼 Professional Development & Consulting
- 👥 Mentoring & Mindset for Youth and Young Professionals
- 📱 Exclusive Digital Content Series
What We Do
At The Underdog Mentality (TUM), we empower individuals and organizations to recognize their potential and harness the power of their choice
Four Branches of Service
- 🎤 Keynote & Event Speaking
- 💼 Professional Development & Consulting
- 👥 Mentoring & Mindset for Youth and Young Professionals
- 📱 Exclusive Digital Content Series
What We Do
At The Underdog Mentality (TUM), we empower individuals and organizations to recognize their potential and harness the power of their choices. Through speaking, mentoring, consulting, and digital resources, we cultivate relational capital—nurturing perspective, resilience, empathy, and gratitude.
With a 97% satisfaction rate, our inspirational storytelling and practical strategies consistently drive transformative growth in mindset and action, helping people and organizations achieve lasting impact.