Marlene McConnell is an author, podcast host, self-love teacher and trauma survivor. She believes that trauma recovery is accessible to everyone, and that it starts with the acknowledgement that something has happened to you combined with a willingness to heal. At some point in her life, Marlene found herself at a cross roads. Following a discussion with a close family friend, she found a HYL workshop facilitated by a close friend of theirs. She then took the opportunity to explore and dive deep into the world of self-love and self-discovery, which would ultimately change the course of her life.