#20 - Nathalie Walton (Expectful App)

Carrie interviews Nathalie Walton, who shares her journey of transforming Expectful, a meditation app for expectant mothers, into a comprehensive wellness platform.

 

Nathalie discusses her transition from a stable role at Airbnb to co-founding Expectful, raising seed funding within 90 days, and the importance of a structured approach to fundraising.

 

She candidly addresses challenges in a male-dominated space, the mental health toll on entrepreneurs, and balancing time management with venture capital pressures. Nathalie reflects on the emotional journey of scaling and selling the business in just 28 months, emphasizing self-care, personal boundaries, and the support system required in entrepreneurship.

 

This inspiring conversation offers valuable insights and practical advice for women in business, entrepreneurs, and those interested in mindset, building, scaling, and selling a business.

 

02:22 Nathalie's Journey to Expectful

04:14 Taking the Leap: Joining Expectful

05:58 First 90 Days: Rapid Growth and Fundraising

09:23 Building Expectful: Vision and Expansion

11:01 Challenges and Realizations

13:59 Market Realities and Mental Health Toll

15:57 Facing Investor Pressure

16:29 Reflecting on Bootstrapping

17:41 Exploring Strategic Sales

19:43 The Role of a Banker

21:09 Mental Health and Personal Growth

26:19 Closing the Deal

27:53 Life After the Sale

29:59 Final Thoughts and Contact Information