Show Notes
Natalie Chassay - chef, mother, and content creator joins Do Not Disturb to share how becoming a mom didn’t end her career… it started it. From surviving a debilitating pregnancy to launching an online food platform, Natalie opens up about ambition, guilt, hustle, trolls, and trusting your gut — literally and figuratively.
Whether you’re a mom, a creative, or just figuring things out, this episode is for you.
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📌 CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction & Natalie’s Unexpected Journey 03:45 – Hyperemesis and a Difficult Pregnancy 08:30 – The Shame of Choosing Career After Baby 13:10 – Finding Strength Through Motherhood 18:25 – From Fennel Memes to Food Brand 23:55 – Building an On-Demand Cooking Business While Pregnant 30:45 – The Power and Pain of Asking for Help 38:10 – Calling Out Internet Trolls and Reclaiming Authority 45:20 – Partnership, Parenting, and Personal Growth 51:10 – What Balance Really Looks Like as a Working Mom
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