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Hanna

WRITING - ENTREPRENUERSHIP - LEADERSHIP

My Story

THIS IS MY STORY

Hi. I'm Hanna. 

I am a wife, a daughter, a sister, and a friend. I worked hard to experience so many roles that have shaped the way I think, decide, and lead. From working as a wilderness instructor for Outward Bound Leadership School to starting my own fitness studio at 24, I'm grateful for the steps that have created my path.

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After graduating from Darden School of Business (Class of 2019) with my MBA, I found myself seeking creative ways to use my entrepreneurial background and leadership alongside my financial career. So, I spend my free time writing. Public Speaking. And coaching design thinking.

 

This website is all about that part of my life.

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THE SOUNDS WE KEEP

My current project?

 

A thriller set in Chester County, PA.

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The protagonist has a secret... but it's not the one you think.

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Follow along as I share where I'm writing from, what I'm writing, and why this story matters to me. From research and real locations to plot twists, character development, and the behind-the-scenes process of bringing a thriller to life.

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You never know what clue might make it onto the page...

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My Life

#BOOKSPUBLISHED

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WAY TO GROW, Self Published 2019

After founding my first company, I learned that leadership, growth, and success rarely follow a straight path. In Way to Grow, I share the mistakes, challenges, and lessons that shaped my entrepreneurial journey. From building a business from the ground up to finding unexpected lessons in competition and surfing, I pull back the curtain on the realities of business ownership with honesty, humor, and grace.

 

Filled with wit, sarcasm, and practical insight, this book explores the moments that left me overwhelmed, exhausted, and questioning my direction, while sharing the strategies, mentor advice, and mindset shifts that helped me keep moving forward. My hope is to encourage fellow entrepreneurs to embrace the messiness of the journey, find confidence in the setbacks, and discover joy in the process.

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With grace-infused guidance, Way to Grow shows how leading with humility, navigating challenges with confidence, and learning to laugh at the detours can help turn obstacles into opportunities for growth.

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West Chester ABCs

I wandered through West Chester, PA, discovering the fun, unique, and memorable places that make our town shine. The result is this delightful baby board book that introduces little readers to local favorites while creating meaningful connections to the community. With sturdy matte pages and a toddler-friendly 5" x 8" size, it's designed to be enjoyed again and again by growing families.

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