Natalie Leona: A Model of Entrepreneurship and Empowerment

The British Blacktrepreneur Podcast

What if you could transform your passion into a thriving business that not only brings you joy but also creates a meaningful impact in your community? Today, we take you through the captivating journey of Natalie Leona, who moved from a modeling career to a successful entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of finding your niche, building a business on connections, and staying true to your values. In our conversation, Natalie opens up about her struggles with depression, the obstacles she faced while navigating a creative agency, and how these challenges shaped her journey. She shares insightful experiences about the black community's struggles in terms of financial literacy and business acumen. Her dedication to supporting black businesses and promoting independence within her community is truly inspiring, embodying her mantra - 'collaboration over competition'. Towards the end of our chat, Natalie sheds light on her community-centric initiatives and her business collaborations. We delve into her online Afro hair and beauty well-being store creation, where she emphasizes black men and women's well-being. Hear her talk about the extra hurdles of being a black entrepreneur and the strategies she's adopted to balance her multifaceted life as a creative entrepreneur, mom, podcast host, and business owner. You're in for an engaging and enlightening episode, so tune in!

Chapters

1. From Model to Entrepreneur (00:00:00)

2. Find Niche, Build Business (00:05:09)

3. Depression and Creative Agency Navigation (00:08:06)

4. Black Community Initiative and Business Collaboration (00:14:14)

5. Hair and Beauty Store and Hub (00:23:29)