Enlightened by experiences that led to her spending a month in a domestic violence shelter at the age of 34, MK Mueller began a support group in her home called, "Taking Care of Me." Almost overnight, word of her empowering and uplifting message for men and women in all walks of life grew, and she became a highly sought after speaker and trainer for businesses, community groups, and national conferences. Her first book, Taking Care of Me: The Habits of Happiness, was soon followed by her award-winning book, 8 to Great: How to Take Charge of Your Life and Make Positive Changes Using an 8-Step Breakthrough Process.. Today she has over 2,000 Certified Trainers around the world taking the 8 High-Ways process of 8 to Great into workplaces, health care organizations, schools and community groups. Meanwhile, Mueller has written 8 to Your IdealWeight: How to Release Your Weight and Restore Your Power in 8 Weeks. MK is the proud Mom of Joanna and Zach, and enjoys life to the full in Southwest Florida.