Monique Johnson is a unique and powerful motivational speaker and artist. Her uplifting story has given her the platform and opportunity to reach thousands of individuals nationally and internationally. Monique's story has been covered by all forms of media. She has even been featured nationally on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. Why? Monique only stands 24" tall due to a genetic anomaly. She was born with Dyastropic Dysplasia Dwarfism - one of the rarest forms. With a life full of obstacles, challenges, and uncertainty, Monique could have undoubtedly been jaded by her disability. Instead, she chose from a young age to live an amazing lifeEarning her degree in Business Administration and as a graduate of Elon University's School of Law, Monique's has acquired many life principles and tools for achieving success. Monique knows of what she speaks when she talks about meeting life’s challenges by focusing on the reward of hard pressed effort, when she talks of overcoming the doubts and fears that come from external sources as well as from within, and when she shares that she intends to experience all of the joy that life has to offer.