Hailima I. Yates is the CEO and Founder of Luv Mrk, a coaching company providing transformative workshops, events, and multimedia productions on self-empowerment; social, emotional, and mental wellness; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Luv Mrk inspires others to recognize their power to transform themselves in ways that positively impact their life and their community.<br> <br> Her clients include nonprofits and national and international companies embracing positive self-identity, recidivism prevention, and an inclusive and equitable work environment. She has over 20 years of experience participating in and providing various programs, workshops, and multifaceted performances addressing self-esteem battles, social issues, and cultural competence to cultivate a more compassionate approach to the way we treat ourselves and others.<br> <br> In 2009, Hailima directed and produced <em>Saints Rising</em>, a documentary exploring the multitudes of challenges facing New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and the breech of the levees.
