Let me introduce myself ...

I help midlife women reconnect with themselves and write their most powerful chapter. The next chapter they've been waiting for.

I'm Jacqui Hawkins, Women's Empowerment Coach, former coroner, and founder of Lit Within

My story...

For 25 years I worked in the law. Ten of those were spent as a coroner investigating thousands of sudden, unexpected deaths. I wrote the final chapters of lives that ended too soon. Dreams unlived. Stories unfinished.

That work gave me something most people spend a lifetime avoiding: absolute clarity about what it costs to postpone a life.

And yet — I was doing exactly that.

On the outside, I had it together. Successful career. A family I adored. The kind of life that looks right on paper. But inside, I was exhausted. Burnt out. Disconnected from who I actually was. I'd spent years helping others find answers and quietly lost my own.

So I made a decision that frightened me: I left law behind.

Not because I had it all figured out. But because I knew, in the way you know things in your bones that I couldn't keep living a life that didn't feel like mine.

What came next wasn't a tidy transformation. It was messy, uncertain, and at times very uncomfortable. But it was also the most alive I had ever felt.

Today, I lead with passion, purpose, and a sense of freedom I didn't know was possible. The version of me who was running on empty? She's gone. In her place is a woman who finally stopped waiting for her real life to begin.

And now I help other women do the same.

LISTEN TO MY STORY

If you've spent years being everything to everyone and somewhere along the way, lost yourself — this is for you.

You're strong, capable. accomplished. You've built a career, raised a family, carried the emotional load, and kept everyone else's world turning. On the outside, you have it together.

But behind the polished exterior and the relentless to-do lists, something is missing. A sense of aliveness. A sense of you.

You're not broken. You're not lost. You're just overdue for a conversation with yourself.

At Lit Within, I help midlife women who feel stuck, invisible, or burnt out reconnect with their inner wisdom and step into the most confident, purposeful version of themselves. Together, we break the patterns that keep you playing small — and reignite what's been there all along.

I see you

Midlife isn't the closing chapter. It’s the most exciting one yet.

And you get to decide how your story unfolds.

With a natural curiosity (and years of asking the tough questions!), I will guide you to challenge the status quo, rediscover your purpose, and step into the life you were always meant to live. Because you already hold the answers - you just need to find your way back to them.

If you’re ready to stop drifting and start LIVING - in a way that’s radiantly, unapologetically, and authentically YOU - I’d love to support you on your journey.

Your next chapter starts now. Let’s write it together.

Book a free discovery call to take the first step.

Ready to write your next powerful chapter?

When was the last time you truly felt seen, heard, and understood?

If you're ready to stop drifting and start living: radiantly, unapologetically, and on your own terms. I'd love to support you on your journey.

Book a free discovery call and let's take the first step together.

If nothing changes, nothing changes

So, I got radically honest with myself. I took responsibility, took action - and took a leap of faith. I walked away from my legal career, unsure of what was next, but certain of one thing: I couldn’t keep living a life that didn’t feel like mine.

Fast forward nearly two years, and I barely recognise the woman I once was. The version of me who was burnt out, miserable, and crying at the drop of a hat? She’s gone.

In her place is a woman who’s reclaimed her energy, found her voice, and learned how to truly thrive in midlife.

It's not all sunshine and serenity. There are still days when I doubt myself, when I wonder what the hell I’m doing. But on those days? I return to my inner fire, reconnect with my truth, and lead myself forward - with strength, with grace, and with unshakable self-belief.

Now, I lead with passion, purpose and authenticity.

No more hiding behind a mask. No more playing small. No more feeling like you’ve lost yourself.

It’s time to take back your power. It’s time to reignite your spark, reclaim your confidence, and step into the most radiant, empowered version of YOU.

Are you ready?

Who I Love To Work With...

II work with professional women in midlife who do it all and are done with losing themselves in the process.

Women who are juggling demanding careers, growing kids, ageing parents, and impossible expectations and who, somewhere in all of that, have forgotten who they are. You're ready to stop drifting and reclaim yourself. I'm here to walk that journey with you.

I also work closely with women in leadership those who are ready to stop playing small, step fully into their authority, and lead with presence, confidence, and integrity. With decades navigating the government and corporate sectors managing high-stakes cases, leading teams, and handling complex workplace dynamics, I understand exactly what it takes to lead with courage while staying true to yourself.

If you're craving more freedom, more joy, more confidence, more you — let's talk.

What to Expect When You Work with Me...

Transformation isn't a passive experience. It takes honesty, courage, and a willingness to do the work. But you don't have to do it alone.

When we work together, you'll get expert guidance, powerful tools, and unwavering support to break through what's been holding you back — and step into the most radiant, confident, empowered version of yourself.

You'll gain:
Clarity on what's keeping you stuck
Alignment with your values and vision
A growth mindset that fuels your success
Confidence to speak up and stand tall
Empowerment to own your story and lead your life
Clear goals and a strategy to create lasting change
More, freedom, joy and passion
Lasting transformation from within
Ongoing support, accountability and encouragement

You'll find me at the beach, on a yoga mat, deep in a book, or planning the next adventure. I'm a proud wife and mum to two late-teen kids, and we share our home with two very opinionated cavoodles.

IBooks are a particular obsession. I even have a separate Instagram for that (@Life_asabooklover).

When I'm not coaching

Community Involvement

I'm the co-host of a podcast: THAT DAY with author Kylie Orr - a limited series featuring extraordinary stories of women in midlife who experienced a profound turning point.

That Day Podcast

Community and giving back matter deeply to me. I serve on two not-for-profit boards: The Beautiful Bunch, which supports young women from refugee backgrounds through employment in a joyful floral business; and The Missed Foundation, which supports families navigating the complex grief of a missing loved one.