“Tonya is an insightful and inspiring Life Coach. She really asks the
right questions. This helped me determine my personal as well as business
goals, which we hones together. Then she had me put them down in writing.
Just weeks into working with her my business tripled and my personal goals
are on target. I plan to continue this work with Tonya for a very long time,
and hope to be able to Retire Backwards in the not too distance future.”

Rickey Smith, 40, founder, thesweetspotonline.com,
a gourmet foods supplier to corporations, private airlines and hotels.

“Tonya has phenomenal leadership qualities and knows how to bring out
the best in other people. Extremely goal-oriented for herself, she can inspire
others to "dream big" and then achieve their dreams step-by-step. Thorough
and specific, she is also genuine and empathetic. With her ability to put
herself in your place, she helps you get where you want to go. I found her to
be 50% coach, 50% cheerleader, and 100% wonderful!”

Laura Cobb, 42, Vice President, Achievement Services, Tungsten Learning

“I have known Tonya since childhood - we grew up in the same little
backwater town of Crossville, Tennessee. She was always very driven and
organized, knew how to make and stick to a plan. Most people are not like
her, including me, so she worked hard to develop the strategies and tools
that can get them there! Tonya always said she would retire at 40 - and
she did just that! I went in wanting to handle my money better so that I
could become more secure, and buy a house, and start saving money for my
future. She taught me how to prioritize, how to set up a day to day plan,
for satisfaction as well as spending and saving. She's a great motivator.
Thanks to Tonya I now feel in control of my spending - and my life!”

Larry Elmore, 40, Loan Administrator

“Tonya is amazing! She helped me see the obstacles to my success- most
of which I put there myself! She helped me get much clearer on my working
and personal goals. With her help I was able to become much more
structured, more organized and more effective! With her encouragement
I was able to go out on my own, and also make more time to be with my
six-year-old daughter. Working with Tonya is even more valuable than
I ever expected!”

Will Torres, 25, Personal Trainer

“I came to my company from the world of education and the corporate world
was new to me. Tonya Hinch was the Executive Vice President, so I worked
for her. She is an extraordinary mentor/coach, which is unusual in someone
so young. She absorbs everything quickly and always comes to the table
with innovative solutions that nobody else thought of. Her leadership and
warmth empowered me and everyone else on the staff to achieve the
company's goals and enhance our personal lives at the same time. Tonya is
truly one of a kind!”

Marlaina Palmieri, Ph.D., 53, Senior Vice President, Edison Schools.

“I have known Tonya for five years and have benefited beyond measure
from her coaching skills. She is passionate and compassionate about helping
people to access their personal best in all areas. I meet with her once a week
and I always come away from these sessions with great insights and tools.
Everyone needs a Tonya Hinch in their lives. And if they're really lucky, it
will be this Tonya Hinch!”

Pedro Menendez, 29, Human Resources Executive.

“I’ve known Tonya for years, but began working with her just recently when
I became pregnant. I wanted to plan a balanced life before the baby is born
Tonya is a true inspiration. The framework she presents is so easy to work
with. She helps you clarify and take the necessary next steps in your career
and your life. Anyone would benefit from working with her!”

Kathryn Zimmerman, 36, Library Sciences.