Meet Your Coach

Monica Hardin

She is more than just a coach!

Monica Hardin's journey is one of resilience, determination, and unwavering will to defy expectations and shattered barriers.

Crowned as the first Miss Kentucky's Outstanding Teen in 1998 and Miss Kentucky in 2001, Monica is the only Black woman to achieve both titles in the Miss America Scholarship Organization in the Commonwealth. Her path to the Miss America stage was featured on MTV's "True Life: I'm A Beauty Queen," showcasing her charisma and determination.

Beyond pageantry, Monica is an Emmy Award-winning news anchor who spent 15 years at Louisville's CBS affiliate, sharing stories with the community. Now, she empowers others through coaching and mentorship, guided by principles of grit, grace, and gratitude. Overcoming challenges like divorce and breast cancer, Monica helps clients unlock their potential and live their best lives.

My. Story

My Journey

Monica Hardin's journey is one of
determination, and unwavering faith.

Resilience

Growing up in humble beginnings,

Monica learned the importance of perseverance from a young age. Her early experiences laid the foundation for her lifelong commitment to grit—the tenacity to pursue her dreams despite the odds.

Throughout her career, Monica has worn many hats, from model and television host to radio show producer and emcee. Her versatility and passion for storytelling have led her to share the stage with luminaries like Billy Graham and Kirk Franklin, leaving an indelible mark on everyone she meets.

But Monica's journey hasn't been without its challenges. In addition to navigating the pressures of the spotlight, she's faced personal hardships, including divorce and a breast cancer diagnosis. Yet, through it all, she has leaned on her faith and gratitude to guide her through the darkest times.

Today, She inspires others through her coaching, speaking engagements, and social media presence embracing each day as a new opportunity to make a difference.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING!

  • Awesome service and even better results! Very efficient and detail oriented. And the before and after pictures lets me know that the job got done

    Shaquana K. 10/3/2023

  • “Thank you for being here and helping get our students off to a good start for testing.”

    Carolyn Collins Youth Service Coordinator, Gallatin County Schools

  • “Thank you so much for coming to talk to our school. Not only was your speech inspirational, but, like you said, it was real. You did a wonderful job of relating to us, and I know that everyone took what you said to heart.”

    Sara Dunlap, Atherton High School

  • “You are a woman with an “old soul “… your understanding of life, spirituality, and giving far exceed your years… you were magnificent and made an impact on the girls. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.”

    Mary Lee McCoy, Assumption High School

LET'S MAKE YOUR NEXT LEVEL YOUR BEST LEVEL!