What does literacy intervention look like when you start from scratch, in a studio with mini trampolines, and a background in law?

In this first literacy chat, Lindsey sits down with Natalie, co-founder of Hidden Key Literacy Specialists on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Natalie's path to literacy work was anything but traditional, and that's exactly what makes her perspective so worth hearing.

In this conversation, they dig into what it really looks like to build a private practice around connection and confidence, not just curriculum. Natalie talks honestly about the challenges of bringing science-of-reading aligned instruction into a system that wasn't quite ready for it, the power of giving students choice and movement in their learning environment, and why she believes a diagnosis can be one of the most empowering things a struggling learner can receive.

Whether you're thinking about stepping into private practice, working with students who have additional needs, or just looking for a reminder that this work matters - this one is for you.

Connect with Natalie:

Facebook: Hidden Key Literacy Specialists

Instagram: @hidden_key_ls

✉️ Email: [email protected]

🛍️ Products: www.hiddenkeycreations.com