Mary Jelkovsky is the founder of Mary’s Cup of Tea, a self-love brand and community built around healing, body acceptance, and empowerment. After an eight-year struggle with an eating disorder rooted in years of competitive fitness modeling, she turned the corner by embracing vulnerability and self-compassion. That transformation motivated her to create a space where women could feel seen, supported, and encouraged to love themselves exactly as they are.

Through Mary’s Cup of Tea, Mary hosts a top-rated self-love podcast, leads intimate worldwide retreats, and has authored a workbook-style book called The Gift of Self-Love, as well as a guided journal 100 Days of Self-Love. She’s spoken publicly about her journey, including a TEDx talk, and her story has been featured in Teen Vogue, Health Magazine, and more, making her a well-known voice in the body-positivity and wellness space.

Mary’s mission centers on building community through connection, compassion, and courage. She uses her platforms—social media, podcast, retreats—to uplift others, emphasizing that self-love isn’t a one-time fix but a lifelong journey.

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