Listen to Noomii's interview with Monica J Foster

About Me

Monica J. Foster, know as The Life Beyond Limits Coach(TM), is an expert on the beauty each day holds. As the Chief Motivational Officer (CMO) of BUTTERFLYWHEEL(sm) Motivation, Advocacy and Consulting, she has dedicated her life to showing those with disabilities that they can meet their challenges head on and live happy, fulfilling lives. Because Monica realizes what a gift life is, for her each day presents a new opportunity to do something she has never done and influence the life of someone she has never met. She uses her story of strength, courage and triumph to educate, entertain and encourage others to face their obstacles with success in mind. For her, there is truly life beyond your limitations.

The North Carolina native was born with a developmental spinal condition known as spina bifida and has used a wheelchair for mobility the majority of her life. As a result of compromised circulation in her legs, Monica has also endured an ongoing battle with chronic illnesses and infections, which eventually led to the removal of her left leg in January of 2010. However, this community jewel will be the first to tell you that even as an amputee, she can still “kick butt”.

Monica exudes a “woman on wheels” vibrancy and as a certified life coach and peer mentor she shares her experiences with other people with disabilities in an effort to help them maximize their self-esteem, achieve greater independence and seek deeper intimate relationships. She combines her natural abilities with an extraordinary passion to motivate others through the various transitions of life, work and wellness. Many newly disabled veterans, chronic illness and accident injury survivors have found in her a friend, an empathizer and a cheerleader, whose exuberance has propelled them to see the glass as half full rather than half empty.