How much can one person endure? What does it take to grow? Sophie Monk is living proof that being resilient is the key to being successful and making her dreams come true.
Sophie Monk has experienced a great deal throughout her ever-evolving career. From music to acting and magazine covers, Sophie’s diverse accomplishments are a testament to her resiliency in the entertainment industry. Reinventing herself time and time again, showcasing not only her beauty but her mental toughness and smart business acumen, Sophie is genuinely in a league of her own.
In an industry such as entertainment, where stars are born every 15 minutes, staying relevant is no easy task. Somehow, Sophie has been determined to continue to thrive in a field that is known to be extremely harsh and unforgiving.
As the host of the immensely popular Australian reality show “Love Island” and a former contestant of “The Bachelorette,” ironically, finding love has been no easy task. No stranger to heartbreak, Monk had bounced back stronger than ever from relationship hardships to find love when she was least expecting it.
Despite the disappointing outcome of her Bachelorette relationship, Monk jumped at the chance to host the first season of Love Island Australia and when she wasn’t expecting it, found love.
Sophie revealed her plans to marry new boyfriend Joshua Gross after meeting him on a long-haul flight from Europe to Australia a year ago.
“Finding love has not been easy for me,” says Monk, “I think over the years, most guys think they are meeting the same person they see on screen, and I am the opposite of most my characters. My ideal night is Netflix and ordering in”.
After going through a very public breakup after her appearance on “The Bachelorette” Monk was content in helping others find love instead of making it her priority. “This is the first time I have not been looking, and that’s when everyone says [love] happens,” Monk says. “Because, before now, I was always looking, I loved the excitement of it all.”
Reflecting on her previous relationships, Sophie added; ”I have waited and gone through so much s**t to meet someone so good.”
Health:
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle during a busy schedule is key to achieving any fitness goals. Being in the public eye comes with a certain amount of pressure to look a certain way, Sophie has managed to find a healthy balance while not losing her sanity in the process.
“I’ve done my best to live a healthy lifestyle. There was a moment where I would leave exercising to when I got home from travelling, and now I try to maintain what I can every day.”
Having become a vegetarian when she was 18, Sophie has not only made health-conscious decisions but ethical choices that affect the long-term well-being of the planet.
In October 2007, Monk began appearing in a campaign for PETA to promote people becoming vegetarian. “There’s no doubt in my mind that going vegetarian has made me feel better not only physically but also because I learned about the suffering of animals who are raised and killed for food. I feel good knowing that I’m not contributing to that,” Monk says.
Australian owned and operated, healthy snack foods company Slim Secrets named Sophie Monk as their brand ambassador and social media influencer in 2018.
Slim Secrets was founded in 2005 by entrepreneur and wellness coach Sharon Thurin and produce a range of 23 healthy snacks including protein bars, chocolates, cookies, shakes, and puddings. Launching for the first time in North America this year, Slim Secrets and Sophie Monk are both excited with the expansion into Canada and the United States.
In 2015, Monk was declared the winner of the fourth season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia but had always had a keen eye for quality business ventures.
Slim Secrets’ partnership with Monk is part of the brand’s strategy to connect with strong female role models. Monk will continue to represent the brand globally, promoting its range of healthy snacks.”
With Sophie Monk’s busy schedule, finding time to squeeze in a meal can be a challenge. “I carry Slim Secrets snacks in my bag all the time and especially when I’m travelling,” says Monk. “There have been so many times I am walking through the airport or on-set and can’t find anything suitable to eat. “
Chief Executive Officer Sharon Thurin thinks that Monk is the perfect ambassador for Slim Secrets. “Australians recognize Sophie as a go-getting role model with a great sense of humour who has risen to the top in her career,” Thurin said. “She has a balanced approach to looking and feeling her best, rather than extreme dieting,” said Thurin.
When asked about her favourite snack offered by Slim Secrets, Monk replied, “I love Choc Love Bites because I can feel like I am indulging but not getting the nasty carbs or sugar.”
Having seen the benefit of connecting with a company that shares a similar perspective and outlook on a healthy lifestyle, Monk beamed with excitement when asked about the future possibilities with Slim Secrets. “The brand philosophy is so in line with mine,” said Monk. “They believe in living a balanced life with more flair and less compromise so you can indulge a little and live a lot.”
A natural entertainer, Sophie has always had a knack for the spotlight. After the success of the first season of Love Island, Monk is thrilled about what is next to come. “I have a big second half of the year with filming for Love Island,” says Monk, “Now that people know what to expect, I think it will be even bigger this year.”
