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Ep 76 - Maximize Your Profits to Grow Your Business with Silvia Guardado

Darlene Hawley

Silvia is passionate about helping individuals and small business owners to overcome financial challenges. With over 20 years of experience in bookkeeping and taxation services, she has worked with a wide range of industries and is well versed in best business practices.

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Silvia began as a bookkeeper and tax preparer at a CPA firm. She then worked in a full charge bookkeeping and office management role while she simultaneously worked as an independent service provider with several CPAs in the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas. Silvia keeps abreast of all regulatory agencies, as well as applicable field technology. Furthermore, she maintains a keen eye for researching, and analyzing her clients’ situations in order to assist in an effective and efficient manner

Silvia is known for her innate passion to serve her community. She has served as Treasurer on the founding board of directors for the National Latina Business Women Association-Inland Empire. She is a member of the Rancho Cucamonga Toastmasters club. She possesses a long-standing record of over 25 years volunteering with several organizations, including the Worldwide Marriage Encounter, St. Louis of France Catholic Church, Los Angeles Cursillo in Christianity Movement and St. Peter, St. Paul Catholic Church among other organizations.

She has always been compelled to contribute toward making a difference in the lives of others as she has been the recipient of love, kindness, and the generosity of others. Thus, she has taken on a “pay it forward” approach as she continues working with her community.


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Darlene Hawley is a speaker, podcast host, personal branding, and online business coach who shows ambitious, heart-centered coaches, experts, leaders, and entrepreneurs how to create a profitable online business while making space for themselves and their families by speaking up and sharing their story.

 

Her genius is showing entrepreneurs 2+ years into their business how to deepen their business foundation and go after visibility so they can share their message with the world, attract dream clients, and have the impact, freedom, and flexibility they desire.

 

And supporting leaders inside organizations to strengthen their inner and outer voice so that they can speak up for themselves and the ideas and issues that matter most and move people to take action whenever they speak.


Learn more about my Attract & Stand Out 1:1 signature program for coaches, consultants & entrepreneurs: https://www.darlenehawley.com/workwithme

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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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