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The Story That Nearly Broke Me... Became My Superpower

Hey Reader,

I never wanted to tell this story.


Too messy. Too raw. Too much

But I’m sharing it now—because someone out there needs the reminder that your scars don’t disqualify you... they build your credibility.

I just sat down with Mike Phillips on The Leadership Toolkit podcast, and we went deep. I’m talking:
• Becoming a mom at 17
• Bankruptcy
• Infidelity
• Missions work
• My ex-husband’s addiction
• A traumatic brain injury that knocked me off the map for two years

Somehow, in the middle of all that, I wrote my way into a new future—$52,000 in scholarships, 3 degrees (including an MBA), and a storytelling career that lets me help leaders around the world communicate with power and purpose.

Watch on YouTube (and see Mike’s face when my app rewrites his LinkedIn bio)

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What you’ll hear:

  • Why you don’t have a marketing problem—you have a storytelling problem
  • How the EPIC Framework helps you Engage, Persuade, Inspire, and Close (in anything you write or say)
  • The moment Mike watched my EPIC Storytelling™ App completely rewrite his LinkedIn bio—and actually loved it
  • Why faith and attitude carried me through betrayal, bankruptcy, and brain trauma—and why they’re the real leadership superpowers

If you've been through the fire and think it burned your calling—this episode is your permission slip.


Your pain might be the very reason someone listens.

And if it hits home… forward it to a leader who needs this,

Hailey


P.S. My new book, Rewrite the Story That Tried to Break You, gives you the 7-step framework I used to:

🔥 Reframe the past
🌱 Embrace the present
👑 Reclaim the future

If you’re ready to turn your hardest chapters into your greatest calling—

Connect with me for more free tips!

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Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 5762
Anderson, SC 29623

EPIC Storytelling™

Psychology-backed resources and communication shortcuts for leaders who need their words to work. Each week, get proven frameworks, storytelling techniques, and AI strategies to write faster, sound smarter, and connect deeper. Powered by the EPIC Impact™ platform and its 3-part smart system: ✅ Your Brand Identity — every word sounds like you ✅ Your Writing Preferences — tone stays consistent ✅ The EPIC Framework — Engage, Persuade, Inspire, Close Built for founders, fundraisers, and change-makers who don’t have time to waste — but can’t afford to sound generic. 🧠 Smart AI. 💬 Human Connection. 🎯 Real Impact. Will your story convert—or quietly cost you opportunities? Find out in 5 minutes with the EPIC Intro.👉 Get instant access: https://haileyevans.com/epicintro

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