Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill

What happens when your IDENTITY comes from a family of successful Quarter backs and you decide to forgo a scholarship of pursuit of entrepreneurship? Today, meet Brock Johnson is a 23-year-old former college-athlete with a passion for helping others grow their brands using social media. His specialty NOW? Short-form video on Instagram and online storytelling! After less than two years in business, Brock reached a 6 figure income as a college student! TODAY Brock is the Co-host of the Build Your Tribe Podcast, an instructor of multiple online courses, hes a viral Tik Tok creator, and an Instagram marketing expert! Grab a note pad and paper for THIS episode as Brock is going to give VALUABLE tips on how to grow your OWN social media. I can't wait until you meet BROCK today and learn exactly how he leveled up creating everything from nothing. In this episode, you will learn: How/why you should pivot your business How to price your products Why you should choose self care over anything else

How does a MEGA successful Health Club Chain like Equinox start? Not the way you may think! Lavinia Errico, the visionary founder behind Equinox Fitness Clubs joins us to share how this mega gym was born from the ground up! As a kid, Lavinia was super active and fit and ahead of the times with the healthy way of eating her mom taught her. It was not until college, when she started to gain a little bit of weight, that she realized her gift for fitness and empowering others. She started a fun dance/ workout class with just 10 people and a boom box and charged just a voluntary donation only 4:30-6 class… That took off and grew quickly. As her and her brothers complained to each other that there was NOT a great gym option. There was the big box neon light club gyms and there were the Golds and Worlds gym that were very body builder ish Little did they know that Equinox fitness training institute would be born from that small idea....It took off for so many reasons but a huge one is that it Gave trainers a bigger purpose and value TODAY, Lavinia Errico, is the visionary founder behind Equinox Fitness Clubs and the Inside Out Movement, is a nationally acclaimed workplace and wellness entrepreneur and a speaker of essential truths on the subjects of Values-Driven Entrepreneurship, Developing Next Generation Leadership, The Women Led Workplace, Spiritual Entrepreneurship, Keeping the Soul in Success, The Habits of Success, Building Your Brand, Culture Shifts, and Joy in the Hustle. A sought after board member, consultant and angel investor in diverse startup companies across a multitude of industries, Errico inspires and transforms individuals and organizations with her unique and often disruptive take on how to create a richer, more authentic, inspiring and joyful career and life journey. In this episode, you will learn: How equinox was born What habits do successful people have What type of deep work should we do on ourselves

Kiné Corder is a National Certified Counselor, international speaker, and the world's #1 clinical hypnotherapist specializing in financial therapy and stress management. Kiné created a financial therapy program that combines hypnosis, talk therapy, and money counseling. She created this program because studies have shown that money is the number one cause of stress, whether you have it or not, and stress is the cause of many major illnesses. As a former Morgan Stanley financial advisor, Kiné realized that high income earners needed help with more than just the stock picks and financial planning. Resistance was getting in the way of them executing on their financial plans. In 2014, Kiné made the shift to therapy as she discovered that the resistance that kept her clients from executing on their financial plans was the same resistance that therapists, doctors, and wellness professionals experience when creating treatment plans for patients. In 2017, after seeing the breakthroughs she was having with her patients Kiné started sharing her techniques with other professionals. Join in today and Kine and I discuss trauma and hypnotherapy as well as an open candid discussion about the challenges of being a successful black woman today On this episode, you will learn: How someone gets into hypnotherapy How hypnotherapy works to help you with your struggles Why stress needs to be reduced for our overall health

Ingrid was raised by a mom who was abusive physically and emotionally (Ingrid has forgiven her mom, afterall her mom herself was raped at age 3! ) Ingrid's youth was far from easy. Abusive upbringing, raped at age 14, And then depressed and suicidal even trying to take her own life! At 19 she had an a opportunity to immigrate to America and she saw this as her ticket to escape! Holding three jobs (cleaning, washing details and working in retail), going to college and raising a daughter as a single mom she still found a way to finish top of her class. But not without constant struggle and hardship! When hurricane George hit, puerto rico she saw an opportunity to move to miami. Speaking with VERY little english, daughter in tow, she boarded a plane and headed for Miami Still paycheck to paycheck there were so many nights she went to bed with an empty stomach so she could feed her daughter. When she finally turned to god and surrendered, her now husband Jeff came into her life. Ingrid finally felt like she she could breathe. Little did Ingrid know then that her true journey was just beginning! There would be a 50lb weight gain, a deadly asthma diagnosis, and the 2008 crash where her husband's income disappeared overnight! Ingrid made a promise to god." If you give me an opportunity to live and see my baby grow and to be with my husband I will give my life to you!" She got a Clear message that night to focus on her health and that everything would change. Today, Ingrid Macher is the most influential Hispanic in the field of nutrition and healthy living in the United States and Latin America. She is the brainpower behind Burn20, Shes a Social media phenomenon and her message reaches more than 70 million women weekly through her Facebook page. She is a businesswoman, a philanthropist, a writer, speaker, cancer survivor, mother and wife. Her main message is based on serving through her products and services to help millions of Latinos around the world to have a healthier and happier lifestyle. Join in today and learn exactly how Ingrid Macher LEVELED UP creating everything from nothing! On this episode, you will learn: How Ingrid began to share her story online How passion and persistence can help you overcome anything Why your past does not dictate your future and the mindset needed

Bret Contreras is widely considered the BOOTY building GLUTE expert by many. He builds BOOTIES… and he is the Founder of the ever successful GLUTE LAB chain! He found his niche in booty building and his knowledge coupled with his direct marketing and messaging know how works. . And his timing was PERFECT. In the era of JLO, Shakira, and the Kardashians, everyone seems to be fascinated with the back side. But how did a guy get so dialed in with this niche? Bret was ALWAYS inventing and growing up he was obsessed with GLUTE science. He says it is 60% genetics but the rest can be built with hard work, food and the RIGHT training and he's got that formula and science dialed in. Join in today and learn exactly how Bret Contreras found his niche in the business of glute building. In this episode, you will learn: How a man became the go to person for booty growth How niching down lead to big gains in business What are some things you can do to grow your booty

Growing up, David wanted to play BASKETBALL. It was his vision, his calling and all he wanted… to play in the NBA. When he finally made it (at 6'2 BTW when most NBA players are 6'7") it became his identity. He had MADE IT. But when he was cut, he was lost and depressed. He had NO CLUE what else to do with himself. His mom told him that one one door closes, a bigger and better one would open and when he FINALLY listened, everything changed. David decided to become the best NBA coach in the business. Join in today and learn how David Nurse, now an NBA life optimization coach, bestselling author, and worldwide motivational speaker. LEVELED UP and created everything from nothing. On this episode, you will learn: How pivoting can lead to an even bigger dream How David's mom changed his perspective A blueprint to changing course in your life

In 2018, I Maxx Nies picked up a pen and began writing songs to heal from the sexual, emotional, and verbal abuse she had suffered. Her first single "No Good At Love", from her album titled "Daddy's Issues", is about how she never felt clean enough to love herself or others. Maxx used to take many showers a day trying to wash off the feeling of being dirty which was brought on by guilt and shame. At age 20 now Maxx, Through writing this title track, I was able to heal quickly. As she began to write more and more songs, she was able to navigate through the pain, hurt, and disorders. Now eating disorder and medication free. She has turned her pain into quite a purpose! She is a singer, songwriter, survivor, and thriver with a heart to help others heal through my music. Join in today and learn exactly how Maxx Nies has leveled up creating everything from nothing. In this episode, you will learn: How this young singer healed her heart with music How to channel your pain into purpose What it takes to release a hit song

Bullied in school for being the "ugly duckling", Ashley Hann was led into severe anxiety and the need for perfection. After diving into the deep internal work, she learned that the need for external validation was not the way she wanted to live. After breaking through that, she then faced the ultimate betrayal. She learned her best friend was now dating the man she had just ended a relationship with. Knowing that the only way out of the pain she had experienced was to go through it, she committed to going deeper into the pain to understand where it was all coming from. Through the work, she healed, forgave and stepped into her power in a MAJOR way. Today Ashley is a branding and marketing strategist, best selling author and speaker and a mission driven entrepreneur who helps coach women into their powerful place. Join in today and learn exactly how Ashley Hann leveled up and created everything from nothing In this episode, you will learn: What being bullied as a child creates Navigating two heartbreaks at once Getting through the ultimate betrayal

Did you know that there are 92,000 Cheetos eaten a SECOND and that Cheetos is a 1.7 BILLION dollar business? AND that 48% of Americans have eaten one in the last year! And that Frito Lay is a 4.5 billion dollar business and that it takes up 60% of the snacking market share? Well, Nick Desai , Chairman and CEO, Snack it Forward has a vision for Junk Food without the Junk and he is creating a massive and impactful disruption to the junk food industry. Nick believes that there should be a bridge option between JUNK and totally unprocessed natural foods and he is willing to risk everything to make an impact on the obesity epidemic while being honest with who they are. Today on Leveling up meet Nick Desai. He has been the Chairman and CEO of Snack It Forward since 2013. Snack It Forward, a better-for-you snacking company with a focus on plant based Snacks, boasts a portfolio of beloved brands including World Peas™ and Sunkist® Snacks. The World Peas™ mission: to help mainstream America eat better by creating "junk food" tasting snacks with more substance. In 2018, World Peas™ launched Peatos®, a crunchy puffed snack that is a new twist on an American classic, with 4 grams of plant-based protein and 3 grams of fiber per delicious serving. Peatos®, typically found in the produce section, are currently available at over 4000 stores nationwide including every store under the Kroger banner as well as Vons, Pavilions and Albertson. Join in today and learn EXACTLY how Nick Desai and PeaTos leveled up creating everything from nothing Find PeaTos at www.PeaTos.com and use coupon Natalie10 to save on your order! On this episode, you will learn: The story behind Peatos The power of story telling How to reinvent the wheel to appeal to many

What happens when pre-teens get their hands on smart phones and social media? Insecurity, Anxiety, Comparison, depression, addiction and even lying can start to spin out of their control. This may be one of the hardest interviews I have ever done. In this episode, I have my favorite human… my own daughter. When her personality started to drastically change as she approached age 13, I soon realized it was not the normal hormonal and "junior high" pressure. Here is what I discovered, how I am responsible, what she has learned and what we are doing moving forward. If you are a parent, please don't put your head in the sand for this one! This may be hard for you to hear and to even believe your child is capable of this but it is a critical episode In this episode, you will learn: How social media can quick effect your child Why it negatively impacts your self-confidence How social media increases your childs anxiety, depression, and more