Testimonies from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshops and Self-Empowerment sessions.
"Engaged from the beginning to end"
"Hailima is an awesome facilitator and her Impacting Perceptions workshop is a must! It is an interactive and enlightening experience. Youth and adults alike will be engaged from the beginning to end and your perceptions will be challenged."
- D.L. "Pos" Ryant, Co-founder | The Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization
"Our youth really enjoyed the experience"
"Luv Mrk presented to a group of youth leaders as part of our orientation and training. The presentation was interactive, engaging, and well put together. Our youth really enjoyed the experience and I am confident that it brought them closer together as a group."
- Corbin Tobey-Davis, Director of Peace Warriors Camp | The Rock Center
"Our group became more solidified"
"Hailima and Luv Mrk left valuable tid bits we were able to use with our volunteers long after the workshop. Our group of at least 30 enjoyed the experience and became more solidified as a result of the content. We will be calling upon Luv Mrk again.Keep up the great work spreading kindness and love."
- Norma Paige, Vice President | 100 Men Who Cook
"She used various interactive ways to help students"
"The students are already asking for Hailima to come back! Luv Mrk was able to tailor her presentation to our subject matter, food. She used various interactive ways to help students look at their food choices, what impacts those choices and what power they have in understanding and telling their own story about food. Thanks Hailima!"
- Sara Gunderson, Food Matters Elective Teacher | Manual High School
"Shows me how to be the change I want to see in this world"
"This is a tremendous company using the power of enlightening workshops to help show me how to be the change I want to see in this world; and that’s one of love, appreciation, empathy, and peace. Luv Mrk also challenges us to see past our perceptions and differences so that we may create a better life for not just ourselves, but for everyone around us. Amazing company and an amazing mission."
- Joe Rogers, CEO | Joefotos
"Encourages us to think critically"
"Hailima Yates's presentation encourages us to think critically about our individual (mis)perceptions of situations or ideas, and how they effect the understanding of ourselves and others."
- Dr. Courtney Huse-Wika, Director of University Honors Program/Assistant Professor of English / Geek Speak Coordinator | Black Hills State University
“Insightful”
"I would highly recommend this delightful presentation. Insightful, humorous, relevant."
- Kanda Guthmiller, Scholarship Coordinator | Black Hills State University
"It was wonderful"
"You are a sincere and passionate presenter. I liked that you wanted the audience to share their experiences as well. Please keep talking about real things. It was wonderful."
- Gina Gibson, Associate Professor Fine Arts | Black Hills State University
“Self Awareness was a key takeaway”
Thank you to Hailima for facilitating four Company Culture workshops that led us through the Development of our Perceptions, Experiences Related to Our Social Identities, Workplace and Work Performance and Accountability. Self Awareness was a key takeaway with some great areas to focus on as we continue to grow and evolve our culture at Registria.
- Debi Sdroc, CEO, Registria | Workplace Bias Workshops
“I would highly recommend this program”
We have enjoyed working with Hailima, her content has been wonderful, she pushes you to reflect on your own actions and she creates a safe environment to have hard discussions. I would highly recommend this program!”
- Jenny Stroud, Vice President of talent and culture for PEARL iZUMi | Unconscious Bias in the Workplace Workshops
“Great way to understand the world, your community, and yourself”
- Pearl iZUMi | Unconscious Bias in the Workplace Workshops
“This training helped to hunt for blind spots in potential bias”
This training helped to build self-awareness and to hunt for blind spots in potential bias. Also gave tips on how to respond in an uncomfortable situation. Felt useful and inclusive.
- Pearl iZUMi | Unconscious Bias in the Workplace Workshops
“It made me re-evaluate my interactions with others”
Enjoyed the training. It made me re-evaluate my interactions with others.
- Pearl iZUMi | Unconscious Bias in the Workplace Workshops
“Created a safe environment to have difficult conversations”
Hailima was an engaging speaker who created a safe environment to have difficult conversations!
- Pearl iZUMi | Unconscious Bias in the Workplace Workshops
“Will help me to be an empathetic leader”
Understanding the whys behind someone's behaviors will help me to be an empathetic leader and to better understand employee challenges. It may even be the insight to understanding how to become a part of the employees’ solution creating win/wins.
- Banking and the Economy Webinar Series | Impacting Perceptions to Promote Empathetic Leadership
“Very good presentation.”
Very good presentation. The speaker made me truly think about what things might be going on with others that I have no clue about. Making decisions based on what is seen on the surface is so easy and so wrong.
- Banking and the Economy Webinar Series | Impacting Perceptions to Promote Empathetic Leadership
"It was enriching for us all as a family"
"It was truly a breath of fresh air to hear her personal journey and transformation to her calling of what Luv Mrk stands for. My children were with me that day and it was enriching for us all as a family to be in a conversation about perception. I look forward to more opportunities. Thank you Hailima for your insight. It was right on time."
- Cindy Koder | Self-Empowerment Workshop
“This was key in breaking down irrational beliefs”
Hailima's program helped me reframe what I took in from the world and process everything with more neutrality. This was key in breaking down irrational beliefs and has helped curb my urges to hide from my problems through the abuse of alcohol.
- Matt A. | Self-Empowerment Workshops
“Presentation is profound”
"This lady has a great program. Her presentation is profound. I was reacquainted with how important it is to be fully present in every moment. I believe she should be exposed to as many people as possible."
- Michael B. | Self-Empowerment Workshops
“I have been sober now since August 2019 and am very grateful for this program"
"Hailima is so wonderful as her story of overcoming depression has helped me a lot in ways to approach mine that most usually result with an entangling addiction and breaking those strongholds in positive ways like journaling and communicating with those I trust.!! I have been sober now since August 2019 and am very grateful for this program"
- Lydia C. | Self-Empowerment Workshops
“Changed me from the inside out”
"I would always tell myself negative things like, 'I'm no good, I'll always use drugs.' One thing I learned from you is it's not what people say about me that counts it's what I say to myself. 'I am strong, confident, I am worthy.' The I Am changed me from the inside out. Thank you for breathing life in me Hailima."
- Shieawen B. | Self-Empowerment Workshops
“This was the most amazing workshop ever”
“Oh my gosh! This was the most amazing workshop ever and should be presented in every school! It was so fascinating and really made us stop and think about where our perceptions come from and how they impact our choices. Presenter was professional, personal and very enlightened on what she presented to us. Please have her back next year!”
- Northern Colorado Diversity Conference Attendee
“We’re understanding each other better”
“Thank you so much for doing your workshop a couple weeks ago. All of us were not getting along before you came, now we’re understanding each other better.”
- Anonymous, Team Building Workshop
“Made me realize”
“Made me realize how I can define myself. Made me realize why or how I treat people a certain way.”
- Northern Colorado Diversity Conference Attendee
“Great examples”
“I liked the engaging nature of the workshop. The examples and perspective illusions were great examples of how we are 'tricked' into oppression. I also really liked the message of leaving a mark of love/kindness! Thanks.”
- Cherry Creek Diversity Conference Attendee
“10/10 Loved it”
“This workshop was amazing! I would definitely recommend her as a keynote speaker. She definitely included everyone and made activities to teach us and engage us on perception. I can say that I am more aware now on how perception can be damaging. 10/10 Loved it!!”
- Northern Colorado Diversity Conference Attendee
“Makes this world a better place”
"Hailima has the sort of talent and vision that helps make this world a better place."
- Ryan C. | “My Culture Sounds Like…”
"Exactly what the world needs now”
“Hailima is a magnificent writer, poet, and artist whose work stirs emotion, encourages self-reflection, and unifies. Her voice, skill, drive, and passion is exactly what the world needs now.”
- Al Mosley | “My Culture Sounds Like…”
“It made me feel”
“It made me feel more open and made me feel like I wasn't the only one experiencing the things I do in this world. Also the presenter was open about everything and it helped a lot.”
- Northern Colorado Diversity Conference Attendee
“Encourages me to be a great/better person”
“This workshop really changed my perception on how I see things, it really encourages me to be a great/better person.”
- Cherry Creek Diversity Conference Attendee
“Showed me how easily perspective is impacted”
“It has showed me how easily perspective is impacted by one's own knowledge and experience. And as a result, you cannot judge a person solely in comparison to yours.”
- Cherry Creek Diversity Conference Attendee
“Inspired me to go beyond my own original perspectives”
“This workshop inspired me to go beyond my own original perspectives and re-evaluate my own way of thinking.”
- Cherry Creek Diversity Conference Attendee
“I can finally understand”
“I feel like I can finally understand peoples choices.”
- Cherry Creek Diversity Conference Attendee
“Remember where my perceptions come from”
“Reminds me to remember where my perceptions come from and to challenge them.”
- Northern Colorado Diversity Conference Attendee
“I enjoyed seeing light bulbs go off for the kids”
“I work w/ ms students and lots of these exercises would also be useful w/ them/ I enjoyed seeing light bulbs go off for the kids.”
- Cherry Creek Diversity Conference Attendee
“Effective methods”
"Luv Mrk legitimately offers effective methods for positive social changes."
- Alyx Zierk | Luv Mrk Supporter
“It broadened my understanding”
“This workshop made me realize I am even more privileged than I ever knew before. It broadened my understanding of the judgments others face.”
- Cherry Creek Diversity Conference Attendee
“Opened my view”
It has taught me how to interact with others and deal with prejudice. It has also opened my view to how my views affect others.
- Cherry Creek Diversity Conference Attendee
“Exactly what the world needs right now”
"This is exactly what the world needs right now. We have to start stepping away from all the hate and negativity!!"
- Stephen Fry | Luv Mrk Supporter
“Incredibly impactful”
“The idea of love guiding how we create a diverse world with peace is incredibly impactful.”
- Cherry Creek Diversity Conference Attendee
“This workshop helped me”
“This workshop helped me realize just how much someone's perspective can shift how others view people and it was just overall amazing.”
- Northern Colorado Diversity Conference Attendee
“Great workshop”
“Great workshop. I love Hailima's passion and energy. Very engaging. Thank you for a wonderful topic and presentation.”
- Northern Colorado Diversity Conference Attendee
“You will get swept away”
“You will get swept away in the beauty and strength of the way Hailima delivers what she has to say. She’s a true gem.”
- Alicia Pashmaloo | Luv Mrk Supporter
"This retreat was one of my favorite of the year"
Amazing retreat. I continuously invest in personal development and this retreat was one of my favorite of the year. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for growth, support, and a chance to reset."
- Marlena MacArthur | Self-Empowerment Retreat Attendee
“The powerful messages is what we need”
"I believe in Luv Mrk and the passion that genuinely comes from the creator Hailima Yates. The powerful messages is what we need and what we needed to be reminded."
- Asmeret Tesfay | Luv Mrk Supporter
The imprint we leave when we live by our heart.