Gwen and Natalie are looking ahead to 2026 and inviting you into the conversation! Today’s episode weaves together numerology, identity work, entrepreneurship, and the often unseen personal growth required to scale sustainably. From completing years of certifications to stepping into teaching, leadership, and long-term mentorship, Natalie shares what it looks like to move from constant learning into embodied mastery and intentional expansion.
Together, Gwen and Natalie unpack the importance of somatic regulation, subconscious work, and proactive personal development as foundations for business growth. They explore how entrepreneurship forces deep self-awareness, why celebrating wins in your body matters just as much as hitting goals, and how future-focused planning creates a sense of calm control instead of reactive burnout. The episode also introduces powerful year-end rituals, including a 13-wishes manifestation practice, choosing a word for the year, and creating space for quiet reflection during the liminal week between Christmas and New Year’s.
This episode is an invitation to slow down, celebrate how far you’ve come, and intentionally design what’s next. Gwen and Natalie discuss practical tools like a “wins and learns” documentation, identity-based vision work, and planning practices that help high-achieving women stop throwing spaghetti at the wall and start building with clarity. If you’re craving grounded growth, deeper self-trust, and a more regulated approach to success in 2026, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, affirmed, and ready to step into your next evolution.
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While everyone else seems to be slowing down, you might be feeling the pressure to keep every plate spinning. In this episode of Business Behind Closed Doors, Gwen and Natalie get real about the holiday chaos, the endless to-do lists, and the mental load that comes with being a mom, a business owner, and a human trying to do it all without burning out. If you’ve ever found yourself brain-dumping tasks just to calm the anxiety, you’re not alone—and this conversation reminds you that you’re right where you’re meant to be.
Gwen and Natalie open up about their personal growth journeys, especially when it comes to learning attachment styles in relationships, emotional regulation, and what it means to feel safe and supported in both business and relationships. From breathwork and sleep meditations to navigating triggers and communicating with your partner, they pull back the curtain on the inner work that impacts everything—from how you show up as a CEO to how you manage holiday stress. This is the kind of vulnerable, honest talk you don’t get in corporate—but you do get here.
You’ll walk away inspired to trust the journey, listen to your body, and embrace the hot-mess-express moments that make you human. Tune in for connection, emotional intelligence, and encouragement to build a business and life that feels aligned—even during the busiest season of the year.
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Life has a funny way of changing the plans you have for the day, but sometimes that’s just what entrepreneurship looks like behind closed doors! In this raw and honest conversation, Gwen and Natalie dive into the messy reality of being an entrepreneur when family emergencies, mental health scares, and unexpected disruptions collide with your workload.
They open up about the emotional spiral that happens when your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios, the pressure of running a business while still being present for your kids, and why time management feels so much harder when you set the expectations.
Together, they explore capacity, flexibility, and the stories we tell ourselves about success. From recalibrating your workload to redefining what continuity looks like in coaching, this episode is a reminder that the unsexy stuff in business is often what creates the most freedom.
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Pull up a seat for a candid conversation about dreaming big, navigating heavy seasons, and prepping for 2026 with honesty and heart. Hosts, Gwen and Natalie open up about the emotional weight of the past year, the unexpected clarity that comes from chaos, and what it really looks like to lead women in community—jealousy, comparison, breakthroughs and all.
You’ll hear Gwen talk about her natural gift for connecting women, why group support matters just as much as one-on-one work, and the realization that even a sales strategist can forget to sell. Natalie shares the importance of staying grounded, scheduling intentional CEO Days, and making decisions from your “next-level self.” There’s talk of planning retreats, navigating burnout, and inner healing.
If you’re mapping out your own 2026 plans or craving a real conversation about business, growth, and the messy middle, this episode will leave you feeling seen, grounded, and ready to take your next brave step.
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Gwen and Natalie are diving deep into the power of embracing growth, stepping into your full potential, and making bold business moves during this episode. Gwen shares her journey of podcasting and reflects on how she’s followed her intuition to elevate her conversations, refine her ideal audience, and truly show up as the leader she’s meant to be.
The conversation flows into personal breakthroughs as Natalie opens up about somatic work, subconscious patterns, and the power of reparenting your inner parts to release old fears and doubts. Gwen and Natalie unpack how seemingly small decisions can ripple into every area of your life, creating massive transformation both personally and professionally.
You’re going to walk away inspired to step into your own “Reigning Queen” energy, trust your discernment, and boldly pursue opportunities without letting doubt or comparison hold you back. So get ready to press play because this episode is everything you need.
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They met for their weekly coffee chat and they hit record. Welcome back to another episode of Business Behind Closed Doors where your hosts Gwen and Natalie chat about all things business, personal life, and everything in between. In this episode, Gwen is getting personal and opens up about the “death of illusions”, that moment in life when the expectations, traditions, and roles you grew up with no longer fit, and you’re left figuring out who you really are. From navigating childhood trauma and past relationships to redefining motherhood and personal boundaries, this episode dives into the messy, real, and often unspoken parts of life that so many women experience.
Gwen shares her personal journey of emotional burnout and learning to step into her own sovereignty while letting go of the weight of other people’s expectations. She talks openly about marriage, mom guilt, and the small yet powerful moments that shaped her perspective, including those behind-the-scenes, life-changing “aha” moments that happen when you least expect them. Through laughter, vulnerability, and a whole lot of truth, she normalizes the conversations so many of us are afraid to have.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s normal to feel stuck, overextended, or like you’re doing life all wrong, this episode is your permission slip to stop carrying everyone else’s expectations and start prioritizing yourself. Gwen and Natalie’s chat is raw, empowering, and refreshingly relatable — a reminder that embracing your own path doesn’t just benefit you, it impacts everyone around you too. Grab your coffee, tune in, and get ready to be reminded that it’s more than okay to live life on your own terms.
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Welcome to the very first episode of Business Behind Closed Doors — the raw, real, and unapologetically authentic podcast that you’ve been craving! Pull up a chair and join two business besties for a coffee chat about all things entrepreneurship, life, and everything in between. Hosts, Gwen Tinsley and Natalie Barnett are hitting record on the kind of messy, honest, laugh-while-you-relate conversation every female entrepreneur needs in her life.
Gwen and Natalie share the totally real behind-the-scenes of being women in business. From morning routines that never quite go as planned to the struggle of getting dressed, staying grounded, juggling family schedules, and trying to “be the boss” when you are the boss. They chat about productivity guilt, ADHD quirks, non-negotiables that don’t always happen, and what it really takes to feel put-together when you’re running a business and a household at the same time.
You’ll hear candid stories about quiet time, journaling, somatic work, creating safety in your body, cozy afternoon resets, and why getting ready isn’t vanity — it’s actually one of the most selfless things you can do. It’s the kind of conversation that reminds you you’re not alone, you’re not behind, and you’re absolutely allowed to build routines that fit your life and your season.
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