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• 468: "I Don’t Feel Alive in My Business Anymore” - How to Fall Back in Love with Work

  What do you do when the business you built no longer feels like you? In this episode, Natalie unpacks what it really means when you feel disconnected from your work, how to tell the difference between burnout and boredom, and why it might be time to evolve your business to match who you are now. You’ll learn how to reconnect with your why, audit what’s no longer aligned, and reignite the spark - without burning everything down. If you’ve been questioning whether it’s time for a change, this episode is your permission slip. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - “I don’t feel alive in my business anymore” - what this feeling actually means 01:45 - How to tell the difference between burnout and boredom 04:46 - Why your business may be orbiting an old version of you 07:31 - The Alignment Audit: 5 reflection questions to get honest about what needs to change 10:42 - What pruning your business really looks like and why it’s not about failure 13:05 - The 3-step process to prune, automate, and delegate your way back to alignment 16:30 - You can’t be creative when you’re depleted + how to make space for the spark 18:29 - Better questions to ask yourself when you're ready to evolve 20:08 - Real stories of women who simplified, realigned, and reignited their passion 23:54 - If nothing changes… nothing changes. Here’s how to start small and make it real. 25:22 - You don’t need to push harder, you need to reconnect deeper 26:12 - Download the free Realignment Reset Guide to take the next step RESOURCES + LINKS Get Your Free Realignment Reset Guide Here. Watch Natalie’s Free 90-Minute Training To Learn Her 5-Step Playbook To Start Or Scale A Freedom-Based Business. Sign Up Here. Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We’ll Send You Natalie’s 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997).

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• 467: Billion-Dollar CEO Reveals: How He Built an Empire From Teaching (7 Steps)

  What does it really take to build a billion-dollar business - without debt, without outside funding, and without losing your family in the process? In this episode, Natalie sits down with Mark Pentecost, founder of It Works!, Impact Professionals, and author of Life of Your Dreams, to talk about what it means to dream big, take risks, and build a life-changing legacy from nothing. From starting out as a high school teacher to becoming a self-made billionaire, Mark shares the 7 steps he followed to go from stuck and surviving, to building a company that’s generated over $750M a year and impacted lives across 20+ countries. Whether you're just getting started or scaling to your next level, this episode will remind you what's actually possible and why it’s never too late to get in the game. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Meet the man who went from teacher to billionaire entrepreneur 03:00 - How to go from day-to-day survival to building the life of your dreams 06:00 - The power of getting in the game, even before you feel ready 07:40 - Why your environment matters more than your ideas 10:10 - “When is enough, enough?” + how legacy became Mark’s #1 driver 12:00 - Lessons from his cancer diagnosis + how it shaped his purpose 14:30 - What separates those who succeed from those who quit 18:00 - Why saying your dream out loud is a powerful step 20:30 - Building a business with your spouse and raising motivated kids 24:00 - Mark’s philosophy on money, debt, and financial freedom 28:00 - Why “debt-free is the new sexy”   35:00 - You don’t need a big idea, just the courage to take the first step RESOURCES + LINKS Get Mark’s book: Life of Your Dreams Here. Watch Natalie’s Free 90-Minute Training To Learn Her 5-Step Playbook To Start Or Scale A Freedom-Based Business. Sign Up Here. Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We’ll Send You Natalie’s 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997).

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• 466: We Sold a Company for $745M - Here’s the Reality Behind The Scenes: A Raw Conversation with Kass + Mike Lazerow

  Kass and Mike Lazerow are serial entrepreneurs and investors, best known as the co-founders of Golf.com and Buddy Media, the leading social media marketing platform that sold to Salesforce for $745 million. In this episode, they join Natalie for a raw, unfiltered conversation on the messy reality of building billion-dollar businesses, raising a family, navigating marriage, and staying focused through it all. They don’t hold back. From the tough lessons they’ve learned as partners and parents to the playbook they’ve developed for building a business that lasts, you’ll walk away with the inside scoop on what it really takes to build a wildly successful business… and stay married while doing it. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction to Mike and Kass Lazerow 01:22 - Why co-founder partnerships succeed, or fail 02:38 - How to navigate working together as a couple 05:11 - The must-ask questions before choosing a business partner 07:28 - Equity splits, work ethic, and setting expectations 12:03 - The reality of balance for entrepreneurial families 14:27 - Building businesses during early parenting years 21:18 - The V2MOM framework for focus and decision-making 29:17 - Identifying the key levers that drive business growth 32:34 - Common mistakes in hiring and building a team 36:18 - Scripts and frameworks for difficult conversations 40:20 - Legal foundations every founder should know 45:41 - The emotional side of entrepreneurship and building wealth 49:42 - Rethinking money, freedom, and legacy 55:24 - What success really looks like in business and life RESOURCES + LINKS Grab Kass + Mike’s New Book Shoveling Shit Here: kassandmike.com/the-book Get The Small Business Planner Here - The Tool Every Founder Needs To Organize + Run Every Detail Of Their Business, From Legal Documents + Contracts To Systems, SOPs, + Essential Operations. Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We’ll Send You Natalie’s 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997).

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• 465: How to Build a Personal Brand That Attracts Opportunities (Even When You’re Offline)

  If you stopped posting on social media tomorrow… would your business keep growing? In this episode, Natalie shares her 3 Pillars for building a personal brand that works for you around the clock - attracting clients, partnerships, and opportunities even when you're offline. You'll learn how to create a brand that builds trust, gets referrals, and positions you as the go-to expert, without relying solely on the algorithm. Whether you're scaling or just getting started, this episode will help you turn your brand into your biggest business asset. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - If you stop posting tomorrow… would your brand still work for you? 01:10 - Why your visuals don’t matter as much as you think 01:30 - Pillar #1: Positioning - the power of owning one clear thing 02:59 - Pillar #2: Presence - how to show up in rooms that already hold trust 05:02 - Pillar #3: Proof - how to turn interest into trust and trust into sales 06:56 - The secret to getting in the rooms where deals and referrals happen 08:17 - What kind of content actually builds authority and attracts buyers 09:42 - Why thought leadership means sharing your perspective, not just tips 10:30 - How your personal brand pre-qualifies leads and collapses sales time 11:50 - The difference between being just another option, and the obvious choice 12:43 - The real goal: A brand so clear and credible, it attracts the right people… even when you’re offline RESOURCES + LINKS Join The Société: Our Exclusive Membership To Help You Build A Freedom-Based Business - start today for just $97.  Want a personal brand that looks as polished as it feels? Our B-Roll Guide shows you how to film, edit + organize high-quality B-roll using just your phone. Perfect for building authority with content that actually converts. Get it right here. Learn how to Start or Scale a Freedom-Based Business with this free training: bossbabe.com/class.  Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We’ll Send You Natalie’s 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997).

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• 464: Erin Claire Jones on Launching a Book Postpartum + Creating Life Operating Systems with Human Design

  Erin Claire Jones is one of the world’s leading experts in Human Design and she’s back on the podcast for a conversation that goes way beyond the chart. Natalie and Erin dive deep into what it really looks like to birth a book and a baby at the same time, navigating business launches with limited time, and learning how to work with (not against) your natural energy. Whether you’re a Generator trying to find balance, a Manifesting Generator embracing your multi-passionate nature, or just curious about how Human Design can support your parenting, this episode is packed with powerful insights. Erin also breaks down how each type - Generator, MG, Projector, Manifestor + Reflector - can approach launches, decisions, and daily life in a more aligned way. If you’re ready to confidently make decisions that align with your goals, in both business and life, this episode is a must-listen. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The story behind Erin’s new book (and how it came to life postpartum) 02:00 What launching a book with a baby + toddler actually looks like 04:30 When to go hard, and when to scale back in a launch season 06:10 How Erin’s Human Design as a Projector impacts her work style 10:15 A breakdown of the 5 Human Design types and how each launches differently 13:00 Why parenting and business both require constant recalibration 14:00 A powerful tip for Generators: community = opportunity 16:20 What it means to be “invited” as a Projector (and how to still pitch) 19:00 How Natalie + Erin parent through the lens of Human Design 23:00 How to use the book as a real-time guide for decisions and relationships 25:00 What’s next for Erin post-launch (and what rest really looks like) RESOURCES + LINKS Erin’s Book, How Do You Choose: A Human Design Guide To What’s Best For You At Work, In Love, And In Life, Is Available Now! Get It Here. Get Your Personalized Human Design Blueprint Here. (Use Code BOSSBABE For A Discount) Become Human Design Coaching Certified With Erin Here. (Use Code BOSSBABE For A Discount) Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We’ll Send You Natalie’s 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997).

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