In this episode, we cover:

• Natalie’s non-linear path through college, moving frequently, and taking 10 years to earn her degree
• Her early career in hospitality and corporate marketing roles
• How COVID impacted her career and led to unexpected change
• The personal circumstances that pushed her to start her own business
• Building The Social Circle from 1 client to 11 clients in just a few months
• The transition from doing everything herself to hiring a team
• The reality of balancing time, money, and growth as a business owner
• Why time is often more valuable than income when scaling
• Finding a niche in a saturated industry
• The importance of relationships and being hands-on with clients
• Her perspective on timelines, feeling “behind,” and doing life differently
• Advice for anyone in their twenties wanting to start something of their own

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Mel shares her journey from bartending and restaurant management to becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and how an unexpected pregnancy and NICU experience completely changed the direction of her life. We talk about what it looks like to truly “fly by the seat of your pants” in your twenties, the pressure to have everything figured out, and why some of the most meaningful paths come from the least planned moments.

In this episode, we cover:
Mel’s journey from restaurants and marketing into the healthcare field
The unexpected life event that led her to nursing school
Her experience navigating pregnancy, the NICU, and her own mental health
Why women’s mental health—especially during pregnancy and postpartum—is often overlooked
The stigma around taking medication during pregnancy
What perinatal mental health actually looks like (anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depression)
Why there is no “zero risk” decision—and how to navigate that
Taking a “fly by the seat of your pants” approach to your twenties
Why your twenties should be a time of exploration, not pressure
Starting a career later in life and realizing you’re not behind
Letting go of timelines and societal expectations
How identity gets tied to careers—and why it shouldn’t
The reality of being replaceable in jobs, but still valuable as a person
Why we’re here to learn, grow, and share experiences—not just follow a set path

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Follow along on Instagram: @psychmedmom

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In this episode, we cover:
Juanita’s journey from nursing to real estate to business development
Why so many people in their twenties feel pressure to have it all figured out
The fear of changing careers and being perceived as inconsistent
The difference between stability and flexibility in different career paths
Why your job is not your identity
How comparison shows up in your twenties (career, relationships, life timelines)
The internal work that comes with growth and figuring out who you are
Why trying different paths is necessary—not a setback
Letting go of the “timeline” and doing things your own way

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Follow along on Instagram: @juani.wilson

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