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Whiskey, Wisdom & Women Who Lead

Darlene Hawley

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I'm a Whiskey Girl at Heart....

So when C-Sweet announced the first-ever Annual Summit in Shelbyville, Tennessee—hosted at the breathtaking Uncle Nearest Distillery and just down the road from one of my long time friends… I did everything in my power to attend.

This place wasn’t just beautiful... it was powerful. 

Every detail honored the legacy of Nearest Green, the formerly uncredited Black distiller behind Jack Daniel’s whiskey. His story... and the incredible women leading the brand today Fawn Weaver ... was the perfect location for a few days away focused on legacy, leadership, and bold storytelling.

We kicked off our summit in the Speakeasy Room, a cozy, reverent space filled with quotes from trailblazing women, images of the 1915 Marching Suffragists, and the shoes they wore. It was impossible to stand there and not feel the weight... and joy... of the paths they paved. That energy carried us through the entire experience.

We laughed. We learned. We danced, ate delicious food, sipped whiskey (of course 🥃), and connected in the kind of deep, soul-nourishing way you only can when you're face to face with women who are doing the work... and dreaming big while they do it.
I left with new ideas, new friendships, and a full heart. I’m so grateful to Beth and Dianne of C-Sweet for creating this powerful space for connection and growth.

I even spent  Friday in downtown Nashville... walking Broadway, listening to live music, dancing, and soaking up every bit of that city’s magic. If you know me, you know this is my happy place: live music and people-watching at its finest.

Here are a few snapshots from a weekend I won’t forget...

If you’ve been craving real connection and a reminder of how powerful women are when we come together, this is your nudge to make space for it. Events like this remind me: we don’t have to do business or life alone.

Let’s keep showing up... for ourselves, for each other, and for the impact we’re here to make.

With heart and a little Tennessee swagger!

Schedule a 30 minute strategy call and let's see how I can best support you in reaching your goal in business and life.

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

Hey There!

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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