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October 15, 2024 58 mins

Summary

In this empowering episode, Natalie Freeman, once known as Tampa Bay’s “Tax Lady,” shares her inspiring evolution into the celebrated “Money Lady” financial advisor. She opens up about the challenges she faced overcoming fear and self-doubt and the relentless persistence that fueled her entrepreneurial journey. Natalie reveals the key ingredients to financial empowerment—time, belief, and consistency—while highlighting the importance of building solid relationships and breaking free from societal expectations to lead a life of true fulfillment.

During the conversation, Dr. Renée Baker and Natalie discuss embracing authenticity and self-acceptance while navigating the complexities of life as a single parent and professional. They also explore the power of self-confidence through positive affirmations and the profound impact of aligning with a higher purpose. Natalie and Dr. Baker offer a candid discussion on balancing personal and professional aspirations, creating a fulfilling existence, and marrying joy with pain to design a life of purpose.

Takeaways

  • Transformation often comes from the encouragement of others.
  • Having a vision is crucial for overcoming dissatisfaction.
  • Dissatisfaction must outweigh fear to make a change.
  • Surrounding yourself with positive influences is key.
  • Persistence is essential, even when initial success is minimal.
  • Time, belief, and consistency are vital for growth.
  • Building relationships is fundamental in the finance industry.
  • Live according to the blueprint given by your creator.
  • Dissatisfaction arises when you are not walking in your purpose.
  • Daily affirmations can build self-confidence.
  • Trust in the creator's plan for your life.
  • Marry your joy with your pain for a fulfilling life.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Living Unleashed

  • 02:25 The Journey of Transformation

  • 05:42 Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt

  • 11:06 Persistence in Entrepreneurship

  • 15:23 The Importance of Time, Belief, and Consistency

  • 18:11 Building Relationships in Finance

  • 22:00 Balancing Life and Professional Challenges

  • 26:08 Breaking Free from Societal Expectations

  • 27:48 Embracing Authenticity and Self-Acceptance

  • 33:22 The Power of Self-Confidence and Positive Affirmations

  • 40:57 Balancing Life as a Single Parent and Entrepreneur

  • 47:13 Trusting the Creator's Blueprint for Your Life

  • 52:49 Marrying Joy and Pain for a Fulfilling Life

Sound Bites

  • "You have to get started to be great."

  • "Time, belief, and consistency."

  • "You cannot dismiss fears."

  • "Be whole. Be okay with saying that year wasn't a good year."

  • "Are you living according to the blueprint that was given by your creator?"

  • "When you're not walking in your purpose, you're going to feel that dissatisfaction."

About Natalie Freeman

Native Floridian Natalie Freeman is a speaker, entrepreneur, and thought leader. Over the last 25 years, Natalie has helped budding entrepreneurs start and sustain their for-profit and nonprofit ventures while serving the community through outreach to the disadvantaged and veterans. With a degree in Accounting, Natalie has managed millions through her positions at Wells Fargo, the University of South Florida, Freedom Enterprises International (her company), and numerous ministries in the Bay Area. Natalie’s passion has always been to lead by example and to encourage clients that failure isn’t final if you learn from it. Natalie's proven strategies have helped many overcome fears and reach life-changing goals. 

Currently, Natalie is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, managing a progressive office in Brandon, FL, which serves clients nationwide. She is a single mother to one son and one blue pitbull. She enjoys running, writing, and golf. 

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