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Do you have a decision you’re trying to make right now? Is it keeping you stuck? Want to know a simpler way to move forward?Come listen to the latest episode of the Imprint Podcast, where I’ll share 3 simple steps to gain more clarity — and finally make that decision. You’ll learn: * Why pros and cons lists don’t work. * How we get stuck when we try to align with our values * The unexpected trap of asking friends. * A better way to use our brain’s decision-making filter. * The science-backed way to use our gut instincts. * The best time to make a decision. You’re just one decision away from making real progress on your goals, and designing a life you love. It’s time to make that decision today. Let’s connect * Join Natalie’s newsletter, sharing simple ideas to help you design a life you love. * Get Natalie’s bestselling books. * Follow Natalie on Instagram. * Watch the podcast on YouTube.

What if feeling better isn’t about making big changes, but paying more attention to the small things that shape how we feel each day? It’s easy to get caught up in the demands of everyday life, leaving little time or energy for the things that help us feel our best. In this episode of Imprint, I’m exploring nine ways we can feel better, drawing on research, ideas from leading thinkers, and practical approaches we can bring into our everyday lives.You’ll learn: * What we’re getting wrong about sleep * How to embrace nature’s (free) medicine * A back to basics approach to fuel * Why we can’t leave connection to chance * The benefits of white space * The best question you can ask yourself * How to reclaim your attention * The key to making room for what matters * The missing piece that I was missing, and you might be too. This isn’t about doing more, creating another list of things to achieve or getting everything right. It’s about making small, considered changes that help us feel more energised, connected and in control of how we live. Because sometimes, feeling better begins with doing things differently.Let’s connect * Join Natalie’s newsletter, sharing simple ideas to help you design a life you love. * Get Natalie’s bestselling books. * Follow Natalie on Instagram. * Watch the episodes on YouTube.

There are 3 decisions every creative business owner needs to make right now if you want to stay relevant in 2026. Because business has changed. The old rules don’t work anymore. What worked six months ago is already losing traction. It’s time for a new approach. ~ Want to go deeper? Join Aligned now. It's free when you join live — www.nataliewalton.com/aligned ~ In this final episode of The State of Play: Creative Business in 2026, it's time to make three pivotal decisions to will determine whether your business stays stuck in old patterns — or becomes stronger, clearer, and more aligned for the year ahead. You’ll learn what’s shifted in the creative industry, why so many business owners are feeling the effects, and the practical choices you need to make around your offer, your visibility, and your sales strategy if you want to move forward with more confidence and clarity. If you’ve felt the shift but don’t know what to do next, this episode will show you exactly where to focus.➤ Let’s continue the conversation here — and share what resonates most with you: www.nataliewalton.substack.com~ Go Deeper For Interior Designers & Stylists: A proven program to elevate your interiors, develop your signature style and attract your dream clients with clarity and confidence. | Start Here For Creative Entrepreneurs: Expert guidance in a 1:1 mentorship intensive to start or scale your creative business. | Learn More For Business Strategy, Systems & Support: A business growth program for interior designers and creative business owners who are focussed on growing smarter, not harder. | Join Here ~ Let’s connect! Join 20k readers of This Creative Life for free on Substack. Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/nataliewalton Explore my resources and programs: nataliewalton.com

Pre PS: Join me for a Free Live Workshop Series called Aligned — a space where creativity and profitability can co-exist. If you're ready to embrace less but better in your business, this is for you. Register now at nataliewalton.com/aligned ~ What if the key to growing your business in 2026 isn’t about doing more — but doing what matters most? In this episode, I’m sharing my plan for 2026 — and how I’m simplifying, refining, and reimagining my business through the lens of less but better. After a year of testing and creating space to listen to my inner wisdom, you’ll hear how I’m approaching growth differently, what I’m prioritising (and what I’m not), and the guiding principles I’m taking into the new year — so you can do the same in your own business. Welcome to The State of Play: Creative Business in 2026 — a special raw & unfiltered three-part series of the Imprint Podcast. It's time to redefine success. ➤ Let’s continue the conversation here — and share what resonates most with you: www.nataliewalton.substack.com ~ Go Deeper For Interior Designers & Stylists: A proven program to elevate your interiors, develop your signature style and attract your dream clients with clarity and confidence. | Start Here For Creative Entrepreneurs: Expert guidance in a 1:1 mentorship intensive to start or scale your creative business. | Learn More For Business Strategy, Systems & Support: A business growth program for interior designers and creative business owners who are focussed on growing smarter, not harder. | Join Here ~ Let’s connect! Join 20k readers of This Creative Life for free on Substack. Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/nataliewalton Explore my resources and programs: nataliewalton.com

What once worked… doesn’t anymore.What used to sell… isn’t.And the rules we built our businesses on — they’re quietly — and quickly! — changing. If you’ve been feeling like the creative business world has shifted — you’re not imagining it. Welcome to The State of Play: Creative Business in 2026 — a special three-part series on the Imprint Podcast with me, Natalie Walton, that gives you a clear look at what’s really happening in the creative industry right now. In today's episode — Part 1 — I'm sharing my top five predictions for what’s coming, what’s changing, and where the opportunity lies for those of us building creative businesses that are not only meant to last — but that feel good, and aligned with who we are, and how we want to show up in the world. Change is inevitable, and the quicker we are at embracing it, the better off we will be. The more we understand what’s coming our way, the better equipped we are to build businesses that last. Let's begin... ➤ Let’s continue the conversation here — and share what resonates most with you: www.nataliewalton.substack.com ~ Go Deeper For Interior Designers & Stylists: A proven program to elevate your interiors, develop your signature style and attract your dream clients with clarity and confidence. | Start Here For Creative Entrepreneurs: Expert guidance in a 1:1 mentorship intensive to start or scale your creative business. | Learn More For Business Strategy, Systems & Support: A business growth program for interior designers and creative business owners who are focussed on growing smarter, not harder. | Join Here ~ Let’s connect! Join 20k readers of This Creative Life for free on Substack. Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/nataliewalton Explore my resources and programs: nataliewalton.com