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Startup Secrets For Entrepreneurs Podcast with Shelby Olyschlager

Darlene Hawley

How to pick the right visibility strategies for you so you can keep your business playful and fun.

Podcast interview with Shelby Olyschlager and Darlene Hawley
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Welcome to the Startup Secrets For Entrepreneurs Show!


I wanted to share an interview I was on recently with Shelby Olyschlager from the Startup Secrets for Entrepreneurs Show.

Here are a few notes about what we talked about in this short interview…

  • Why I love story and how I found that storytelling was the key to calling in and connecting
  • How your story can be like leaving breadcrumbs so that your ideal clients can find you
  • 80% of what we do as entrepreneurs is a personal development journey
  • Determine what story to tell based off what you want your client to experience
  • Why we have to practice speaking up so we can have our message heard
  • How to pick the right visibility strategies for you so you can keep your business playful and fun


My very special guest today is Darlene Hawley ...

Darlene Hawley is a speaker, podcast host, business coach, and communication expert who shows ambitious, heart-centered entrepreneurs and rising business leaders how to speak up, stand out, and make more impact. Her genius is twofold. Darlene shows 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.

Plus, she supports organizational leaders and their teams 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.

As the host of the Attract & Stand Out Podcast, Darlene has been featured on podcasts, in articles, and on stages such as the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, Authority Magazine, Elephant Journal, CVS, Salvation Army, Pechanga Casino, UNLV, MACC Project, Bank of America and San Diego Gas & Electric. Prior to starting her own business, she worked her way up in big box retail operations management, as a mortgage loan officer, and as a financial coach. Darlene has been committed to helping entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses since 2007.

Darlene is a certified Step into Your Moxie® Facilitator, and she is a past SCORE Inland Empire Workshop Chapter Chair and past president of the International Coach Federation of Nevada. She is a mom of four, and a wife, connector, storyteller, and dream builder based in Temecula, California. You can connect with Darlene and learn more about her speaking and coaching at darlenehawley.com.

About The Show
Startup Secrets for Entrepreneurs is a show featuring guest stories about entrepreneurs and their journeys from startup to success. 

If you're looking to succeed with quick start concepts for online entrepreneurs, this brand new show reveals how startup entrepreneurs or someone looking to start or reboot their online business can understand how to create specific strategies to build their list, make offers and connect with their best buyers. We want to help entrepreneurs make a real difference and navigate the messy world of startup or re-launch.

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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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