Meet Hailima I. Yates, CPFS, QBHA
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Coach, Founder & CEO of Luv Mrk, Author, Speaker, and Catalyst for Transformation.
"I guide individuals and teams to shift from unconscious reaction to intentional action."
4.9
Featured Book
A compelling memoir and self-empowerment guide, Dissolving the Anchor invites readers to discover how past experiences influence the way they think, feel, and respond—and begin moving forward with greater intention, self-worth, and purpose.
Empowering Individuals and Organizations to Break Unhelpful Patterns, Rewrite Personal Narratives, and Lead with Intention.
Welcome. I’m Hailima Yates. I guide individuals and organizations through mindset transformation and behavioral growth, equipping them with the awareness, strategies, and tools to live and lead with greater intention.
Whether you are an individual navigating adversity, internal conflict, or transition; a human services provider supporting people through these personal challenges; or an organization seeking tools to empower your staff or workplace culture, my work is designed to support meaningful, lasting change.
Who I Partner With
-
![]()
Individuals
Ready for personal/professional breakthrough and growth to treat yourself with respect and compassion, break self-sabotaging patterns, and trust yourself, your decisions, and your abilities to step into a healthy, more intentional future.
-
![]()
Community and Human Service Providers
Behavioral health recovery, reentry, human services, housing, or advocacy organizations seeking transformational programs to support your community to navigate challenges, break unhelpful patterns, and promote whole-person well-being.
-
![]()
Organizations, Institutions, & Agencies
Business, nonprofit, educational institution, or government agency looking to empower people and align teams to create a healthy environment where people feel valued, engaged, and motivated to contribute for sustainable organizational growth.
-
![]()
Professional or Emerging Leaders
Seeking greater confidence, clarity, and intentional action to overcome self-doubt, navigate transitions with resilience, and communicate effectively across teams to expand your impact.
Core Challenges We Address
While every journey is unique, below are the most common personal and organizational patterns I guide clients to transform.
Personal & Professional Empowerment
"I don't think I'm good enough.”
"Why am I always so hard on myself?"
"How do I overcome my fear of failure?"
"How do I overcome my fear of change?"
"How do I break my worst habits?"
"Why do I stay in unhealthy relationships?"
"How do I stop self-sabotaging my life?"
"I want to express who I authentically am."
"I am so tired of feeling stuck."
"How do I find a sense of purpose?"
"How do I stop defining myself by mistakes? "
"How do I intentionally create the life I want?"
Organizational & Community Impact
"How do we reduce employee burnout and stress?"
"Why is team morale and engagement so low?"
"How do we stop high employee turnover?"
"Why are our teams struggling to communicate?"
"How do we handle unresolved internal conflict?"
"Why is our workplace culture feeling fractured?"
"How do we build true psychological safety?"
"Why do our people fear organizational change?"
"How do we foster authentic belonging at work?"
"Why are our leaders struggling to inspire trust?"
"How do we align our teams around shared purpose?"
"How do we build a healthy culture for growth?"
What Participants Are Saying
Programs, Workshops, Keynote Speaking
-
Personal & Professional Empowerment
Guiding individuals to shift unhelpful patterns and navigate life’s challenges to foster sustainable, holistic well-being on social, emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and financial foundations.
Visit Luv Mrk to explore programs.
-
Organizational & Community Impact
Equipping organizations to cultivate respectful cultures where teams challenge disparaging narratives, navigate communication gaps, build mutual trust, and feel fully valued to contribute.
Visit Luv Mrk to explore programs.
-
Keynote Speaking & Facilitated Workshops
Custom, dynamic speaking experiences combining mindset development, guided reflection, practical application, and interactive learning to move beyond inspiration and create meaningful change.
Visit Luv Mrk to explore themes.
-
Signature Program: Dissolve Your Anchor
Through self-reflection and habit-rewiring exercises, participants gain tools to navigate adversity and emotional triggers, set healthy boundaries, and transform unhelpful patterns for long-term well-being.
Visit Luv Mrk to explore program.
Connect with Hailima I. Yates for coaching, transformational experiences, speaking, partnerships, media inquiries, and more.
