Natalie gets candid about pressing pause on the podcast while on maternity leave. In this intimate solo, she shares the fears behind taking a break, the systems and team that make it possible, and the mindset shifts that let momentum keep compounding even when you step back. If you’ve ever worried a break would tank your growth, this episode will help you trust your audience, your systems, and yourself.


TIMESTAMPS
00:07 - Why this episode is different and the truth about taking a break
00:36 - The pressure to “keep appearances” vs choosing authenticity
01:22 - Integrity over optics and why pretending to be “always on” isn’t it
01:50 - Naming the fear that downloads and momentum might drop
02:34 - What’s in place before stepping away
05:09 - Automated revenue streams and cash stewardship that stabilize breaks
06:59 - Surprise upside doing even better YOY without pushing for growth
08:21 - Boundaries with partners and comms so nothing falls through the cracks
09:50 - If stepping away feels impossible trusting your audience and your work

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