Re-post of The Onvisor Podcast where Marcel Leblanc interviewed Natalie!

They delve into personal growth, entrepreneurial challenges, and the significance of mindset. Natalie shares her experiences of rapid expansion in her business, handling new opportunities, and the personal transformation required to manage such growth.

They discuss the importance of systems and processes, the concept of shedding the metaphorical shell to grow, and the constant cycle of reinvention as a natural part of professional and personal development. Natalie emphasizes the importance of setting a date for transitioning from a side hustle to full-time entrepreneurship and tackles the mindset barriers associated with leaving a day job.

Both Marcel and Natalie reflect on dealing with personal lows, regaining control, and the essential practices that anchor their well-being. They also touch on the current real estate market in Moncton, Natalie's favorite book on financial mindset, and the role of podcasting in sharing authentic stories and connecting with others.

00:49 Navigating Rapid Growth and Expansion

01:34 The Vulnerability of Success

05:48 Celebrating Wins and Reflecting on Achievements

07:01 Journey to Entrepreneurship

09:38 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change

18:26 The Impact of the Pandemic on Business

24:28 Vision and Forward Thinking

25:23 Becoming a Culture Maker

26:00 Making the Jump to Self-Employed

26:35 Accelerating the Transition to Full-Time

28:27 Mindset and Setting Goals

31:28 The Power of Presence in Real Estate

38:45 Personal Reinvention and Overcoming Challenges

43:55 Local Real Estate Market Insights

46:18 Financial Advice and Personal Stories

51:47 Conclusion and Farewell

This week’s episode is a little different with Tammy in the host seat interviewing Natalie for the season finale. She’s a marketer, a REALTOR® & a professional speaker, Natalie is the host of Meet Me in Moncton too.

Ever meet someone and wonder how they do it all? They seem to have success at every turn? Oh.. and everyone just loves them?

Do you have that “thing” that everyone just knows you’re meant to do? That thing that you would do even if it wasn’t your job? Even if nobody paid you?

Well, this week’s guest certainly knows what that thing is for her. From giving buzz cuts to her Barbies as a child, to cutting hair for her cousins and family through her teens, she was skilled at hairstyling long before it was her profession.

Lucinda Butland is the owner of Hairy Ideas in Moncton. She is a hairstylist, a specialist in Afro-textured hair, an entrepreneur and my dear friend.

We talk about Lucinda’s work, her business and a little bit of life sprinkled in for good measure. 

I’ve been sitting in Lucinda’s chair for over a decade myself, and we got into how the right hairstylist stays in your life for the long-term. She is proud to have many clients who have stayed even longer than I have (she’s been doing this for 32 years) and takes her hairstylist/client privilege very seriously.

As a specialist in Afro-textured hair, Lucinda has seen a lot of growth in Moncton’s black community over the past few years in increased demand for her services. 

I asked Lucinda what local purchase has recently made her life better and she shared the life changing authentic Mexican food (namely the Tacos Dorados) at Gaxiola Mexican Restaurant. We can’t wait to try it ourselves! 

You can find Lucinda in our Facebook Community, and follow her: Instagram @hairyideassalon

Have you ever been faced with a challenge that couldn’t bring yourself to talk about? Maybe you felt like you didn’t know a single person who had ever been in your shoes.

Have you ever moved to another town? How about Province or Country? How about moving across the world?

Moving to a new community, or country, is no small feat. Well, today’s guest has done that very thing many times and I believe he is an expert at creating belonging everywhere he goes.

Khaleel Urrahman is a financial advisor with SunLife based here in Moncton and he describes his work as problem solving for people.

We talk about Khaleel’s work, his journey all over the world and how he landed in Moncton, Pride, Diwali, poutine and so much more. 

Of all of the places that Khaleel has lived, he chooses to make Moncton home. We dove into why he loves this place so much.

Khaleel talks about how new Canadians can create their own sense of belonging by getting involved and connecting with others. At the same time, he offered great advice on how local folks can help newcomers feel more welcome here too. 

When you ask Khaleel about Moncton, he immediately brings the conversation back to people. 

“The feeling of community. When I go out in the city and I look around, I feel like there are my people… everybody that looks like me and not. They all feel like my people. That’s what I love about Moncton - that belonging.” 

Once you experience this episode, you’re going to want Khaleel to be your new best friend.. 

Connect with Khaleel in our Facebook Community, and follow him: Instagram @khaleel_urrahman

Have you or has someone you know tried to buy a home in Greater Moncton in the past 2 years? Have you heard the chatter about how challenging it can be?

Chances are good you’ve heard at least one person say that they feel like they will never find a home. Today’s guest wants everyone to know that they can… in fact, she has never had a client NOT get a home (even if it takes a few tries).

Tammy Cook is a mom of 3 teens, co-founder of Feast Atlantic and Moncton Poutine Week, and a REALTOR® who specialized in buyers. She is the BEST at helping people shop for their dream home (and helps keep them going when they get buyer fatigue).

We talk about Tammy’s work in both businesses, the dark real estate secrets that everyone wants to know and how we build our team to make sure that everyone does what they’re best at (and why that matters).

Tammy really did a great job explaining how our client experience is just so much better because of how we work as a team. We dove into her strengths and how important it is for her to work in those areas as much as possible.  

Tammy talked about how much it means to her to help someone find their dream home and how she cries every single time they get their keys - her connection to her clients is so special and she credits her experience growing up in her parents’ restaurant with fostering this passion for service in her heart.

We took some time to talk about Tammy’s work as the co-founder of Feast Atlantic through which she runs Moncton Poutine Week.

I was so excited to learn about The Daily Feast - one of their newest ventures - where you can check out what’s happening in Moncton - in the restaurant industry like TODAY… (check it out).

When I asked Tammy which local businesses are making her life better, she shouted out The Dieppe Market, Stirlings Apples and Joe’s Smokehouse Sausages (blueberry flavor).

Once you experience this episode, you’re going to want Tammy to be your new best friend. I come with her as a package but it's’ ok - you can sit with us.

Have you ever wondered what it be like to bring your biggest, wildest, brightest dreams to life? To make a life of adventure straight from your imagination & soul?

Today’s guest is one of the most brilliant creators that I’ve ever met across art AND business.

Jared Betts is a painter, founder of Moncton Taco week, the caretaker of the Shediac Lobster and so much more. While he typically speaks mostly in emoji, his words on this episode are some of the juiciest ever.

We talk about Jared’s art being in collections all over the world, his influences, tacos, lobster, peonies and so much more.

Connect with Jared in our Facebook Community

His websites: Jared Betts Art and Moncton Taco Week

Follow his pages:

Facebook - Jared Betts Art

Instagram - Jared Betts Art

Facebook - Moncton Taco Week

Instagram - Moncton Taco Week

Oh, and that YouTube channel we can’t wait to binge: right here.

Remember what it was like growing up in the 70s, 80s or even 90s? Hopping on your bike & making your way to the local ball field or rink to play or just hang out?

Growing up, we knew everyone in our neighborhoods but in 2024, that doesn’t always seem to be the case. Today’s guest is changing that all across Moncton.

Krista Richard is a retired educator, prolific community volunteer, accomplished athlete and founder of Community Sports Program and Bikes & Trikes for Everyone. She’s been running after-school sports programming for all of her career and she is committed to keeping her programs free and accessible to everyone.

We talk about Krista’s work in the Forest Glen community, the program’s expansion across Greater Moncton and why these programs are so essential.

Krista really got the audience thinking when she began describing her own childhood growing up in Lower Lewisville and how she could hop on her bicycle and head to Kelly Field any day of the week to connect and just… play. After all, she reminds us, kids really just want to play. 

This opened up a conversation about how challenging it can be for families to support their kids’ sports these days given financial and transportation barriers. Gone are the days with a ball field in every neighbourhood, leaving many kids sidelined. 

Krista ensures that her program stays in communities where kids can attend. Accessibility (both financial and locational) are not negotiable for her. Last year, this meant that 212 kids got to play sports through her programs. 

(PS. She single-handedly coached 19 basketball teams last year).

I asked Krista how Moncton shows up for her: 

“We sometimes hear a lot of negative but there are so many great people and organizations in Moncton always willing to help.”

Anytime she puts out the call for donations (clothing for kids and adults; non-perishable food; sneakers; health products) Moncton always shows up with more than she asks for.

Once you experience this episode, I know you’ll be looking for ways to support Krista. 

Connect with Krista in our Facebook Community, and follow her pages: Community Sports Program and Bikes & Trikes for Everyone.

Do you ever think back to how you spent your time as a kid and wonder what would have happened if you made that your career? Like, what would have happened if you just listened to that inner knowing of your 5-year-old self?

No matter what you do for a living, this guest will show you how staying connected to your creativity will always keep you on track through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship (and life).

Derrick Aubie is a powerhouse entrepreneur, passionate creator, electric scooter enthusiast and the president and founder of ⁠Sonic Image Audio Visual⁠. He’s a big part of why this show exists and that’s incredibly on-brand for him. The roster of entrepreneurs he has generously supported in Greater Moncton over the years is too long to list.

We talk about how he started his career from a Christmas stocking when he was 5 years old, the moment in March 2020 when he realized that his entire business had stopped in its tracks, and rebuilding bigger and better than ever.

Derrick kicked off our conversation with stories from his childhood of taking apart & reassembling household items like the family VCR (kind of a big deal in the nineties). His parents always supported his creativity when many might have been fearful or frustrated… did you catch the part where he talks about touching wires together?

This led to adventures in music, audio production and eventually, entrepreneurship. Derrick’s mission stays simple: to continue creating a place where he loves to go to work with great people and make great things.

He emphasized the importance of being creative in his work and life - a true love of making something that didn’t exist before. 

This episode was the perfect kick-off for Meet Me In Moncton - so you can get to know who’s behind the show :) This episode was packed with insights for entrepreneurs, creatives and anyone who just wants to get back to the things that have always lit them up. 

Connect with Derrick in our ⁠Facebook Community⁠, or on ⁠Instagram⁠.