Pedram Shojai is a doctor of oriental medicine, a Taoist abbot, and New York Times best-selling author. He’s an award-winning filmmaker, lecturer, and thought leader in the mind-body space. Pedram has transitioned from “ascetic” monk to “Urban Monk,” as he’s now a householder with a wife, two children, and a happy family life. He continues to work diligently to protect the environment and is a vocal advocate of conscious capitalism.