Leah Hadley, AFC®, CDFA®, MAFF®

As the Founder of Intentional Divorce Solutions (formerly known as Great Lakes Divorce Financial Solutions) and Great Lakes Investment Management, Leah Hadley is committed to guiding clients to financial independence through thoughtful and strategic planning.

An influential voice in the financial community, Leah is a sought-after speaker and expert in overcoming financial setbacks and navigating the financial complexities of divorce. She’s a frequent guest on podcasts and has contributed her insights to numerous books and online platforms. Leah is also the author of “When It’s Just Not Working: A Practical Divorce Guide for Stay-At-Home Moms.” At the heart of her practice, Leah finds genuine satisfaction in empowering her clients to achieve their most heartfelt financial goals. 

In her leisure time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending quality time with her husband, three children, and three dogs.  

Professional Credentials:

• Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC)
• Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)
• Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF)
• Collaboratively trained Financial Neutral
• Mediator trained through an Ohio Supreme Court-approved program with 100+ hours of continuing education in alternative dispute resolution

Professional Associations:

• Member, Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA)
• Member, National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA)
• Member, Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE)
• Membership Chair, Center for Principled Family Advocacy

Director of Corporate Partnerships, National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Cleveland Chapter

About Liesel Darby, ADRDC
Divorce Coach & Mediator

Liesel Darby is an integral part of our team as a seasoned divorce coach and mediator. With a background in therapy, including mental health counseling for families and substance abuse recovery, and certification in life coaching, she brings empathy, expertise, and strategic guidance to those facing the complexities of divorce. Liesel’s personal journey through divorce enriches her professional insight, allowing her to offer a balanced perspective to clients.

In her role, Liesel focuses on empowering individuals to transition from a state of uncertainty to one of confidence and clarity.

Liesel is certified as an alternative dispute resolution divorce coach (ADRDC) from Divorce Coaches Academy. In 2008 she was certified as a life coach by Coach Training Alliance. She received her mediation training from the Ohio Supreme Court. Liesel earned her BS in Educational Studies, Focus in Writing from Kent State University, her M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of Toledo, and her MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of New Haven in Connecticut.

Intentional Divorce Solutions is also the creator of:

The Empowered Sisterhood, a supportive community for women who want to build financial clarity without pressure, shame or overwhelm. 

In The Empowered Sisterhood community, you can stop second guessing and feel confident about your money. Get trusted guidance, expert education, and a safe circle of women doing the work alongside you so you never have to do it alone.

What’s Waiting for You

Weekly Coffee + Clarity Chats
Casual virtual gatherings where we talk about life, money, purpose, and whatever’s on your mind. It’s your weekly reset with a supportive crew.

Real Talk + Guest Experts
Monthly sessions with professionals in finance, wellness, law, mindset, and more—so you can make informed decisions in every area of life.

The Real Money Toolkit
A growing library of tools, checklists, and financial guides you can access anytime, at your own pace.

Monthly Themes
Each month centers on a theme—like “Redefining Success” or “Organize Your Finances”—with prompts and resources to guide reflection and action.

Private Community Access
A safe space to ask questions, share wins, and connect with women going through similar transitions.

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