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MONICA JONES

MONICA JONES

Amateur boxer, certified coach, Under Armour athlete and wellness educator devoted to helping people move with purpose, live in alignment, and heal from the inside out.

 

My journey into wellness started in culinary school, when I began to understand the connection between chronic illness and lack of access to health in Black and Brown communities. What began as a personal mission quickly became a calling. I was raised by hustlers, shaped by instability, and driven by a deep desire to make wellness accessible for those who need it most.

 

A turning point came in college when I nearly dropped out because I couldn’t afford tuition. My coworkers rallied to keep me enrolled, and that experience — of being held up by a community — lit a fire in me. It led me to discover movement, coaching, and ultimately, my purpose.

 

For over a decade, I trained clients one-on-one, led programs like Hustle & Flo, and built a career rooted in empathy, education, and empowerment. Today, I focus on creating content and community experiences that inspire, educate, and connect. I’m the founder of Box & Balance, awellness community offering events, retreats, and real-life transformation for women ready to reclaim their strength.

 

From winning the DC Golden Gloves to raising thousands for cancer research and being featured in Sports Illustrated and Refinery29, I’ve done a lot — but success, to me, is about feeling present and fulfilled. It’s about soft power, shared truth, and leading with heart.