Devon M. Levesque wasn’t born into comfort, he was born into grit. He learned growing up on a farm in Idaho, then moved across the country to New Hampshire when he was just 7 years old with my family and their animals. His childhood was filled with adventure, discipline, and an unshakable bond with his father. But life had a cruel lesson in store. When Devon was still young, his father, his hero, took his own life. That day, the world didn’t just take a father from a son it forged an unstoppable warrior.
He was raised by his mother and grandfather, a Vietnam War veteran who taught him discipline and perseverance. The pain of losing his father became fuel. Devon refused to be a victim he transformed pain into purpose. He poured himself into sports, endurance, and self-improvement. He didn’t just train his body he trained his mind.
By his early 20s, Devon had relocated to New York City, diving headfirst into the world of business. Devon started his career in the restaurant and nightlife industry, creating specialized meal programs to support clients’ regimens. Realizing the importance of mindset and positive energy, he developed a philosophy: fitness is a tool for mental strength the foundation of overall well-being.
Devon started with little more than passion and a deep desire to make a difference. As a struggling fitness entrepreneur, he poured everything into building a career in health and performance not just for wealth, but for impact. He saw people trapped in physical, mental, and emotional stagnation and felt compelled to help. With relentless determination, he built his business from the ground up.
He trained for months, pushing his body beyond logic. And then, in November 2020, he did the unthinkable he bear-crawled the entire NYC Marathon. 20 hours and 48 minutes of agony. But every second was worth it. He raised over $200,000 for veteran mental health. His hands bled, his muscles screamed, but his mind? Unshaken.
The bear crawl was just the beginning.
Devon needed something bigger. Something that would inspire the world.
Mount Everest.
Not just climbing it, backflipping on it.
He trained like a warrior, conditioning his mind and body for extreme altitude.
This wasn’t just about adrenaline. It was a message:
The mind creates limits. You can destroy them.
He writes on his Facebook page: My best friend Michael gave me this red wool onesie.
He climbed mountains in it like Mount Rainier and various peaks in Colorado. He always dreamed of Everest, so I promised to wear it to the summit for him. Michael’s the kind of guy who’d give you the shirt off his back, always there when needed, always reliable. Always the one to answer my call on the first ring. A best friend everyone wants.
One day, Michael didn’t answer my call. That day changed my life. Michael wasn’t just my best friend; he was my dad.
“Hey Mom 52 days till I’m standing at the top of Mount Everest”
And I wouldn’t be able to do it without the support of this woman. my whole life she’s been in my corner. Mother of 5… pro arm wrestler… horse trainer… she’s a badass. She’s never been the one to say “don’t do that” but rather “you got this, I support you”
29,035 feet feet above sea level.
The air is thin, the world is silent, and every muscle fights against the altitude.
Devon stands at the edge of an ice ridge. The fellow climbers are watching this madness.
And then….. he jumps.
In a single moment, gravity ceases to exist.
A perfect backflip, on the roof of the world.
I wanted to climb Mt Everest for 3 reasons, 1: Curiosity of how it feels like to stand on top of the world , 2: Learn to find calmness and focus on present, “The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to real strength”: Marcus Aurelius 3: To find what this body is capable of coz it’s pretty remarkable what human body can do.
A philanthrophist: During a visit to Tanzania, Devon Lévesque encountered the Losimingori village, where residents walked 12 miles daily for clean water. Moved by their plight, he initiated a GoFundMe campaign aiming to raise $25,000 to build a dam. Surpassing this goal in just six hours, the campaign ultimately collected $51,385. The additional funds were allocated to further community projects, including electricity installation, medical facilities, educational infrastructure, and support for women and youth entrepreneurs. This initiative was managed through The DML Group Foundation, established by Lévesque to collaborate with local communities worldwide, enhancing education, sustainability, and economic independence.
Photo: Devon Levesque Facebook, https://www.thedmlgroup.co
