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Orlando resident & viral sensation is now an author

Chad Michael Hardy Raised as a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chad Michael Hardy found himself at a crossroad with his faith when he made international headlines for being excommunicated and stripped of his degree from Brigham Young University. Facing discrimination and a crisis of faith due to living inauthentically, Hardy embraced the transformative Law of Zero to get unstuck, find balance, and unlock infinite potential. (Hand-out/Chad Michael Hardy)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Chad Michael Hardy is a name you may recognize as the man behind the viral “Men on a Mission” and “Hot Mormon Muffins” calendars.

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The calendar that made Hardy a viral sensation, featuring shirtless missionaries and Mormon mothers as kitschy pin-up centerfolds, caught the public’s eye,

This is an understatement, as Chad was everywhere.

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The calendars and the massive media coverage got him excommunicated from the LDS Church and the revocation of his diploma from Brigham Young University.

The local native is now an author and his debut book will be released on January 7, 2025. Greenleaf Book Group Press will publish it. Inspired by Chad’s journey from ex-communication to becoming an entrepreneur and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Chad is sparking a new conversation with his debut book, Law of Zero.

The book introduces readers to the “law of Zero,” a principle he developed to help reclaim balance, authenticity, and purpose.

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Utilizing the principles of Zero, he grew the business from a startup into a nationally recognized enterprise, partnering with Fortune 500 companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.

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Angel Green is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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