I’m Hayley –
your career
fairy godmother.
I started Your Storyline because I kept seeing brilliant, capable people struggle to talk about themselves in moments that mattered. Resumes, admissions essays, and leadership opportunities all carried the same tension.
I could see what they couldn’t: their accomplishments, unique gifts, and the small wins they had forgotten.
This is the work we’ll do together.
I help you uncover what makes you distinct and shape it into a compelling narrative so you can communicate with intention. With your new storyline, you won’t just check boxes. You’ll stand out.
How I Support You
Career Clients
For early-stage professionals and career changers ready to move up
Resume strategy, cover letters, LinkedIn optimization, and more to get you hired
Applicants
Undergrads and graduates looking to differentiate themselves from the crowd
Personal statements that make you unforgettable
Leaders & Founders
CEOs and executives who want to speak clearly about who they are
Brand storytelling and thought leadership that builds influence
Reach out anytime.
Curious about working together?
Share a bit about what stage you’re in, any questions you have, or what kind of support you’re looking for and I’ll be in touch.
My clients have used the stories we’ve crafted to land roles at major organizations like these.
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![Smiling woman with braided hair wearing a blue shirt, standing outdoors with glass walls in the background.]()
Dr. Oyeyimika Oyekanmi | Fellow at Hartford Hospital
Medical Residency Statement, Medical Fellowship Personal Statement
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![Smiling woman with long dark hair, wearing earrings and a teal top, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.]()
Sydney Sepulveda | Senior Associate Planner, TEI Planning & Design
Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview Prep
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![A man in a navy blue blazer and white shirt sitting on a stool against a green background, smiling at the camera.]()
Chris Witherspoon | Founder of PopViewers
Founder & Brand Storytelling, Executive Thought Leadership
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![A young woman with long, wavy hair is smiling and dressed in a professional suit and white shirt, standing in an office environment.]()
Blair Campion | Associate at Akin Gump Law Firm
Law School Personal Statement
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![A man smiling and giving a shaka sign in front of a NASA lunar module simulator inside a large training facility with a swimming pool, flags from different countries, and various equipment in the background.]()
Dr. Curtis Lowery, MD PhD, FACEP | Chief Medical Officer, Emergency Physician and Space Medicine Specialist
Medical Fellowship Personal Statement
Meet the Founder
Hayley Brooks | Founder, Your Storyline
I studied Creative Writing at the University of Pennsylvania, where I graduated Phi Beta Kappa, and later completed graduate-level coursework in College & Graduate School Advising at Columbia University. My background spans entertainment, journalism, personal essay writing, and public relations — places where I learned that deep, focused listening is the first requirement to crafting a compelling story.
I’m based in Memphis, Tennessee, where I have lovingly renovated a historic 100-year-old bungalow, serve as a docent at the Memphis Museum of Art, and have become a mom. Together these experiences have fundamentally changed how I see the world; they have taught me how to look, really truly look, and to then deliberately choose what matters.
