About Monica Daye
Monica Daye is a passionate and transformative business leader, author, poet, and healing arts practitioner committed to using the power of art to spark healing, empowerment, and social change.
President and CEO of Breathe Life Well, Monica is also the visionary founder and Executive Director of StandUp-SpeakOut of North Carolina (SUSO-NC)—a nonprofit dedicated to providing holistic, trauma-informed services for survivors through therapeutic art, wellness practices, and intentional community care.
Monica holds a Master of Science in General Mental Health Counseling and Multidisciplinary Human Services, with a concentration in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. She also carries certifications in Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Counseling and Public Health. With a unique blend of academic training, lived experience, and years of grassroots community engagement, Monica brings a deeply empathetic and innovative approach to healing work.
As the creator and host of the Breathe Life Podcast, Monica continues to amplify voices that are often unheard—engaging in raw, unfiltered conversations that explore identity, mental health, justice, love, and the power of storytelling to unite and transform.
Beyond her professional work, Monica is a devoted life partner, proud mother of three, and joyful “GlamMa.” She finds joy in writing, reading, learning, and moving her body—whether it’s through exercise or reconnecting with nature. Health and wellness are central to her life’s rhythm, and she is passionate about teaching holistic self-care and helping others stay present, grounded, and whole. She’s a lover of good food (especially seafood), an avid reader of self-help books, and someone who spends time outdoors visioning, reflecting, and aligning with purpose.
Monica lives by her personal mantra: "Devote 80% of your life to wellness and growth, and save the other 20% for the cake and dessert wine—because joy and balance matter, too."