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. 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. In 2009, Hailima directed and produced Saints Rising, a documentary exploring the multitudes of challenges facing New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and the breech of the levees.
