Marly McMillen Beelman is the founder and president of Namely Marly, a blog and online presence focused on providing resources for healthy lifestyles, creative living, and easy vegan recipes. Marly is a former consultant, executive director, and COO turned entrepreneur. She has an MBA from the University of Missouri-Columbia and worked her way up the corporate ladder. Marly earned a certificate in Plant-based Cooking/Health from Rouxbe Cooking School to better hone her skills in developing and sharing healthy, delicious, and easy vegan recipes. Marly has persevered through her own health conditions, including Gallbladder Disease, Lactose Intolerance, and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), until finally discovering that a plant-based diet was the perfect way to feel healthy and energetic.She's also the founder of the Chopped Academy, providing resources and guidance to others venturing into a food/healthy living-focused entrepreneurial business. She hosts the Chopped Podcast where she interviews food bloggers and experts from around the world.