Meet Jay Kolo

"Nothing was ever enough and enough left me feeling like nothing on the inside."    --Jay Kolo

Known for his unique and to the point style of writing and photography Jay Kolo came to know himself the hard way. Two decades of bottles, cans and alcoholic bliss came crashing down on top of Jay one night as his desire to drink backed him into an inescapable corner. A man with twisted and torn emotions best described Jay. Mental illness, anger and depression caused by an affinity for getting drunk and staying drunk. That affinity nearly killed him. That day was August 10, 1995.

Today with nearly 14 years away from the bottle this husband, father, author, public speaker, photographer and avid bodybuilding enthusiast delivers thought provoking books, speeches and images from the heart that enlighten, inspire and empower. Jay's speeches and books are memorable and life changing. Jay attempts to understand and challenge the behaviors that often torture those who break away from the miserable grip of drugs and alcohol. Food, sex and anger, are just a few of the destructive behaviors that push one back into a relationship with the poison of their past.

Jay Kolo is a man with a multi-faceted creative ability who has taken on his demons and walked away with the desire to share his experiences by way of those creative abilities. Welcome to the world of Jay Kolo. A world of written communication and photography that stir the senses and seek reaction. A world where having the curiosity and courage to explore the dark corners of one's mind often leads to permanent change and an escape from a painful past.