D. West is one of many success stories from the inner-city roots of Newark, New Jersey, who has overcome tremendous obstacles, odds, stereotypes, labels, poverty, and adversity to achieve international success. He is receiving kudos, accolades and respect in communities world wide while bringing hope, wisdom, leadership, direction and inspiration to children around the world. D. West has been a celebrity motivational expert on The Maury Show for seven years, he is recognized most for his unprecedented success and no nonsense approach with unruly children and abusive men. Mr. West also addresses issues involving battered women, relationships and cultural diversity.

"I am one of many success stories from the inner- city of poverty. I never perceived poverty as a disadvantage, I viewed it as an opportunity to grow and get better in life, to live a productive life poverty free. I believed, if I could make it in the ghetto, I could make it anywhere. More importantly, I realized that my future success lied within the choices and decisions I made daily. It was contingent upon my attitude, habits, tolerance, leadership skills and work ethics." - D. West

D. West is the Founder, Publisher, Editor In Chief and host of "Teen Focus TV & Magazine". He is an author of several self-help books, a former professional football player, executive TV producer, director, celebrity fitness guru who trained the stars and professional athletes. He is also the Founder and Chairman of Pro Athletes, Inc. In 1998, D. West and Pro Athletes, Inc. was honored on the WGN Minority Business Report as the General Motors Minority Business of The Week. Mr. West is a self made entrepreneur, with a B. A. degree in Psychology from Rutgers Newark University.