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Ep 11-Turn Inward-Pivot-Start Again featuring Simona Nicole

Darlene Hawley
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Simona Nicole is an Intuitive Business and Mindset Coach and host of the Happiness Happens Podcast. Simona is so passionate about helping heart-led self starters step into their magic and own their voice, so they can take their passion and turn it into a business they love. She does this by helping them find their confidence, master their mindset, get clear on their messaging, connect to their voice and build a business strategy that works so they can step out of their own way and see results. 

Simona has several courses and coaches clients 1:1.

Her signature course, From Stuck to Glow Up: Six-Week Mindset Mastery Course
helps people reconnect with themselves on a deeper level, break down the stories and limiting beliefs that hold them back, and connect with their higher purpose to receive the freedom they SO deserve. Simona also launched the Idea to Impact Instagram Course to help entrepreneurs take the overwhelm out of Instagram so they can connect with their dream clients in a meaningful way. 

On the Happiness Happens podcast, Simona shares her favourite mindset hacks and brings on inspirational coaches, authors and entrepreneurs to help her listeners shift their perspective and become more inspired to live a life they're passionate about. 

Simona believes that having a deep connection to yourself is the most important relationship you can have. She's on a mission to enlighten people to reach their highest potential through increased self awareness, gratitude, and helping them change the stories they tell themselves so they can live a life aligned to them.

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​-Refining which platforms you want to use to share your content
-Structuring your weekly communication goals
-Identifying how frequently you want to be posting
-Planning your content as far out as you want to
-Aligning your message across all platforms


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Darlene Hawley is a mother, wife, connector, storyteller and dream builder. She is also a Brand & Business Clarity Coach and the founder of www.DarleneHawley.com. 

She helps ambitious, heart-centered online entrepreneurs who are struggling with building a successful personal brand and business. They’re afraid to share their unique life story but know they need to stand out if they want to build an authentic and profitable online business. She helps them build a solid brand foundation so they can share their message with the world, attract dream clients and have the impact, freedom, and flexibility they desire. 

Are you ready to turn your passion into your dream business and start achieving your desired income goals so that you can free up your time and do what matters most? Get started here: http://bit.ly/2zKnCkP

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Darlene Hawley, Personal Branding & Business Coach for service based entrepreneurs

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I'm Darlene



As a mother, wife, connector, and dream builder, I’m Darlene Hawley, the founder of DarleneHawley.com and an Executive Leadership & Businesss Coach dedicated to empowering leaders like you.


My passion lies in helping ambitious professionals cultivate their unique leadership style while crafting an authentic and impactful personal brand. Through my coaching, we’ll work together to build a solid foundation that not only inspires your team but also drives results and growth within your organization.


Since 2007, I have been committed to guiding leaders and entrepreneurs in launching and scaling their businesses with confidence and clarity.


Today, I focus on supporting women in reaching their leadership goals and living their dream lives—all while balancing the joys of raising my family and creating meaningful memories each day.


Together, we’ll transform your challenges into opportunities, allowing you to lead with authenticity and inspire those around you.

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