Baking Dreams and a Family
Baking Dreams and a Family  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Side Hustles, Hobbies, and Surviving While Parenting Young Children
Published On: Mon Aug 26 2024
Description: Baking Dreams and a Family: Natalie's StoryIn this episode of the Bold Little Minds MomCast, Krissy interviews Natalie, a mom of a young boy and founder of Cookie Nookie. Natalie shares her personal journey of starting Cookie Nookie, initially as a hobby, and how it evolved into a meaningful business intertwined with her struggle with infertility. Natalie talks about the challenges of her infertility journey, including IVF cycles and miscarriages, and how these experiences shaped her life and business. She also discusses the creation of Cookie Nookie as a way to give back to the infertility community through small grants. Natalie expresses gratitude for her son, Cam, and reflects on how motherhood has changed her life. She also shares insights on advocating for oneself in medical situations and the importance of finding the right support. Krissy and Natalie delve into managing mental health issues, creative parenting, aånd the joy of simple family moments.You can find Natalie and Cookie Nookie at https://getcookienookie.com/https://www.instagram.com/getcookienookie/00:00 Welcome to Bold Little Minds MomCast00:24 Meet Natalie: The Cookie Nookie Journey01:58 The Infertility Struggle02:15 The Decision to Start a Family03:58 Miscarriage and Heartbreak07:14 Finding Hope and Starting IVF08:52 Switching Doctors and IVF Success16:17 The Birth of Cookie Nookie22:07 Balancing Motherhood and Business27:37 Starting the Acting Journey28:14 Children's Theater and National Tours29:55 Transition to LA and Back to New York31:57 Settling in Houston32:53 Parenting with an Acting Background36:41 Balancing Screen Time and Learning41:40 Addressing Mental Health Concerns48:13 Therapy and Parenting Strategies49:47 Cookie Nookie and Social Media51:21 Conclusion and Farewell