486: I'm Taking a Break

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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