I'm Kaylynn. I'm an internationally ranked strong(wo)man competitor, army veteran, and bringer of intraworkout snacks (read: CARBS). I'm usually pretty easy to find in a crowd - just look for some shade of purple hair.

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Nicole Hawker, a Charlottesville native, is the Founder of Heart and Soul Fitness, a nonprofit functional fitness gym launched in 2022 to make fitness and wellness accessible to all. With a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Johnson University and over 15 years of experience supporting families and children in the foster care system, Nicole seamlessly blends her expertise in counseling, community engagement, and fitness.

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Run Coach and Certified Yoga Teacher, Nicole is deeply involved in her community. Nicole graduated from the Leadership Charlottesville Class of 2019 and the CNE Board Academy Class of 2023. She had served on the boards of the Black Professional Network, the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, and the Charlottesville Minority Business Commission. Nicole is also a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. 

 A devoted wife of over 30 years, mother of three adult children, and new grandmother, Nicole’s passion for wellness and service drives her mission to empower individuals and strengthen her community.

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