From Swiss banker to international bestselling author, Nathalie Botros shares how choosing self-love over external success became the catalyst for a life and business rooted in joy, authenticity, and impact.

In this episode, I sit down with Nathalie Botros, known globally as The Bon Vivant Girl and a powerful Happiness Activator. Nathalie is an author, psychotherapist, mindset architect, and the Executive Editor of Ageless Living Magazine, where she curates stories that celebrate unapologetic living at every age. Our conversation begins with the magic of being together in person and the energy of women truly supporting women, not transactionally, but from a genuine place of “how can I help you.”

Nathalie opens up about the pivotal moments that reshaped her life, from leaving a prestigious banking career in Switzerland to searching for fulfillment through fashion, success, and external validation. Despite checking all the “achievement” boxes, she found herself deeply unhappy. That awakening led her inward, where she began dismantling perfectionism, diet culture, and self-criticism, and replacing them with radical self-love. One simple mirror practice changed everything, transforming not only how she saw herself but how the world responded to her.

We dive into the science of happiness, the myths women are conditioned to believe, and why self-love is the foundation of confident leadership, healthy relationships, and sustainable success. Nathalie also shares powerful insights for women entrepreneurs: why authenticity fuels growth, how setting boundaries protects your business, and why saying no, especially to unpaid labor, is an act of leadership, not selfishness.

This episode is a reminder that true success means building a life where joy, impact, and alignment coexist. Nathalie’s story will inspire you to stop chasing validation and start leading from a place of love, clarity, and self-worth. Tune in and let this conversation reset how you live, love, and lead.

Chapters

🌟 01:00 Meet Nathalie Botros The Happiness Activator

🚀 07:29 Nathalie’s journey from external success to self-discovery

💖 12:53 The power of self-love acceptance and inner happiness

🌱 20:52 Celebrating small wins and releasing comparison

✨ 25:20 Letting go of the illusion of perfection

👩‍💼 25:46 Empowering women entrepreneurs to lead with confidence

📈 27:56 Practical strategies for sustainable business growth

💎 30:12 Why self-worth is the foundation of leadership

⚖️ 42:03 Redefining success through life relationships and balance

Links
Websites:
https://nathaliebotros.com
https://thebonvivantgirl.com
Instagram: @thebon_vivantgirl
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebonvivantgirl/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-botros-5a4539/
Connect with Nathalie Botros through her websites and social platforms to explore her work, receive daily happiness insights, and continue the journey toward living and leading with joy.

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