After an extraordinary 27-yearlong career in the entertainment industry, Kimberly Hawthorne is still maximizing her potential with her company, The Optimized Life. Through her company, Ms. Hawthorne is committed to empowering individuals to stay motivated, focused and confident. She is incredibly skilled at helping clients increase self-esteem, accomplsh goals, and build resiliency.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Ms. Hawthorne pursured her passion for singing and acting and was accepted to the prestigious, Arts High School, where she majored in voice. After graduating, Kimberly earned several schoarships to study Classical Music and Musical Threatre at Birmingham-Southern College. She graduated with honors earning her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Musical Theatre. From there she embarked on a highly successful, professional acting and music career that spans over twenty-five years. Her credits include perfomances on the big and small screen as well as the Broadway stage. Her talent has allowed her to work with such greats as: Morgan Freeman, Carroll O'Connor, Paul Sorvino and Dame Judi Dench, to name a few.

Ms. Hawthorne has always been enthusiastic about motivating others. In 2008, she decided to cultivate her enthusiasm by enrolling at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute. At the end of HMI's year long accredited education, Ms. Hawthorne received her Certification in hypnotherapy and graduated with honors. Her offices are located in Tarzana, California.

Ms. Hawthorne's professional mission is to assist and encourage her clients in achieving their goals and reaching their maximum potential.