Sass & Small TALK
Sass & Small TALK
Deb Balino
Let's Talk :: FROM CORPORATE TO CREATIVE MAMA: BUILDING A FAMILY-FIRST BUSINESS | Natasha Mills, TELUS Storyhive
45 minutes Posted Jul 29, 2025 at 11:00 am.
Introducing Natasha Mills
Climbing the corporate ladder of Fortune 500 companies
Becoming a mom for the first time at the height of her career
The gentle nudge to start a lifestyle blog turned mom blog
2020 Pandemic and the Birth of her Twins
When the shift occurred - the desire to switch from a thriving career to focusing more on family
Utilizing her work experience in marketing to drive her own brand
Recovering from a life of perfectionism and high achievement
Learning to be more vulnerable and raw when opening up about the realities of homelife
Impact of social media on Mental health - Keyboard warriors, imposter syndrome, comparison bias
Creating impact and measuring reach of followers, as an influencer
Sponsorships, integrity, representing products and services that she values
The power of influence - when sharing the truths of family life
The struggle of managing a home life and home business - the importance of Boundaries
The art of outsourcing and delegation - esp with ADHD
The necessity of self discipline and time management as your own boss
Mental Wellness practices to keep her aligned
Recovery and Repair from burnout
Intentional Family Time - Truly being present, and not for "documenting" purposes
Giving ourselves grace as working moms
Accepting burnout and learning how to manage it as we evolve
The physical and mental consequences of masking burnout
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Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Welcome to Sass & Small Talk: Reclaiming the Joy of Parenthood Beyond Burnout — Season 3, originally created with support from TELUS StoryHive In this Episode: We talk about the experience of Career Burnout, leading to a bold move of walking away from a successful career in Corporate, and making the pivot to a Family-First Business. Join Deb and local lifestyle creator and entrepreneur, Natasha Mills of "Momma Mills". Natasha reveals her bold shift from a successful...