WELCOME TO DUKES UP!
At Dukes Up, we believe marriage is worth fighting for — with love, resilience, and intention. We are more than an organization; we are a movement, committed to empowering couples to build strong, healthy, and lasting relationships.
Through coaching, community events, retreats, and real conversations, we create spaces where couples are equipped, encouraged, and celebrated. Whether you're newly married, seasoned in love, or seeking to rekindle your connection, you're in the right place.
Join us as we champion the beauty of marriage — one bold step, one deep connection, and one thriving relationship at a time.
Put your Dukes Up... and fight for the love you deserve.
We Love Healthy, Thriving Marriages and Relationships!
Our Story
What started as our personal fight for a stronger marriage has become a movement for couples everywhere.
We’re Shaun and Marckita Wilkes — husband and wife, best friends, partners in life and in purpose. Like many couples, we’ve experienced the highs of love and the challenges that test your commitment. But through it all, we made a decision: we would fight for each other, not against each other.
That decision became our rallying cry — and Dukes Up was born.
Dukes Up is more than a name. It’s a mindset.
It’s about putting your “dukes up” to defend your love, to protect your connection, and to build a marriage that can withstand anything. It’s about fighting with faith, with resilience, and with the belief that marriage is worth the effort.
What began as our personal mission has grown into a vibrant community of couples who are committed to doing the same.
Today, through coaching, events, workshops, and real conversations, we’re helping others build marriages that are stronger, healthier, and filled with joy.
This is our passion. This is our purpose. This is Dukes Up.
And we’re just getting started.
Dukes Up is committed to empowering couples to navigate life's challenges, enhance their relationships, and find joy in togetherness. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where couples can grow emotionally, build trust, and rediscover the love that brought them together in the first place.
Through our programs and activities, we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of couples by providing them with the necessary tools and guidance to strengthen their bonds and create lasting memories.
Our Commitment
Allen's Testimonial
Thanks to Dukes Up, my wife and I were able to rediscover our love and commitment. It saved our marriage.
Lena's Testimonial
Dukes Up provided us with the tools to communicate better and resolve conflicts. Our relationship is stronger than ever.
Edward's Testimonial
We were on the verge of divorce, but Dukes Up helped us rebuild our trust and renew our commitment to each other.