Baking Dreams and a Family: Natalie's Story
In this episode of the Bold Little Minds MomCast, Krissy interviews Natalie, a mom of a young boy and founder of Cookie Nookie. Natalie shares her personal journey of starting Cookie Nookie, initially as a hobby, and how it evolved into a meaningful business intertwined with her struggle with infertility. Natalie talks about the challenges of her infertility journey, including IVF cycles and miscarriages, and how these experiences shaped her life and business. She also discusses the creation of Cookie Nookie as a way to give back to the infertility community through small grants. Natalie expresses gratitude for her son, Cam, and reflects on how motherhood has changed her life. She also shares insights on advocating for oneself in medical situations and the importance of finding the right support. Krissy and Natalie delve into managing mental health issues, creative parenting, aånd the joy of simple family moments.
You can find Natalie and Cookie Nookie at https://getcookienookie.com/
https://www.instagram.com/getcookienookie/
00:00 Welcome to Bold Little Minds MomCast
00:24 Meet Natalie: The Cookie Nookie Journey
01:58 The Infertility Struggle
02:15 The Decision to Start a Family
03:58 Miscarriage and Heartbreak
07:14 Finding Hope and Starting IVF
08:52 Switching Doctors and IVF Success
16:17 The Birth of Cookie Nookie
22:07 Balancing Motherhood and Business
27:37 Starting the Acting Journey
28:14 Children's Theater and National Tours
29:55 Transition to LA and Back to New York
31:57 Settling in Houston
32:53 Parenting with an Acting Background
36:41 Balancing Screen Time and Learning
41:40 Addressing Mental Health Concerns
48:13 Therapy and Parenting Strategies
49:47 Cookie Nookie and Social Media
51:21 Conclusion and Farewell
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