What does ambition really cost?

In this intimate episode of Nourished, Natalie is joined by her dear friend Chris Gentillini for a raw conversation on success, sacrifice, identity, and the pressure to keep proving yourself

Natalie shares her journey from leaving home young, working in fashion at 17, and building a career through grit, discipline, and relentless ambition. But behind the success was burnout, pressure, and the challenge of staying connected to herself.

Together, they talk about entrepreneurship, eating disorders, saying no, protecting your energy, and returning to your “why” in seasons of change.

This is a conversation about becoming and what it takes to build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

This episode is for anyone who:

- Feels the weight of ambition and constant productivity

- Is navigating boundaries, self-care, or career growth

- Wants insight into building something meaningful while staying aligned with themselves

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:59 Non-linear career journey

04:40 Growing up with a single mom & entrepreneurial influence

07:01 Moving to New York at 17

11:21 Ambition becomes survival

14:26 Choosing career over college

16:35 Being the youngest in the room

18:06 Eating disorder & the cost of ambition

23:32 IPO experience at 23

25:36 Starting her own company

32:11 Learning to say no

32:54 The “year of the horse” mindset

35:21 “Dress for the day you want to have”

37:03 Tips to start your day with confidence

38:33 Energy, gratitude & mindset

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