After 20 years as a nurse, Natalie Horsman made a life-changing pivot to become a bestselling children's author. Her secret? Turning her single-parent childhood experiences into stories that teach kids kindness and curiosity—featuring a character inspired by her real pet goat, Scout! 🐐

Natalie Horsman is a bestselling children's author who understands the single parent journey from both sides—growing up in a single-parent home and now crafting stories that help families connect and grow together.

In this conversation, we explore:

⏱️00:00 Introduction to Natalie Horsman

⏱️02:33 Growing Up in a Single Parent Home

⏱️07:12 The Journey from Nursing to Writing

⏱️12:07 Themes of Kindness and Curiosity in Storytelling

⏱️19:03 Advice for Single Parents in Dating

⏱️22:48 Balancing Life, Work, and Creativity

⏱️26:20 Lessons from Scout the Goat

⏱️27:55 Celebrating Everyday Magical Moments

⏱️29:14 Closing Thoughts and Connection

Connect with Natalie:

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👉https://www.goatonthegobooks.com/

👉https://horseman-publishing.kit.com/links

👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nataliehorsemanauthor

👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliehorsemanbooks/

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If you're a single parent navigating dating, career changes, or simply trying to be more present with your kids, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement.

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