Get to know Natalie

Natalie’s life is a great example of the power of having a growth mindset and striving to be a lifelong learner. She spent 35 years teaching in Ontario, where she witnessed firsthand the destructive effects of the pandemic on mental health and overall well-being. No one was immune to these effects. Recognizing that we are still facing a mental health crisis, she decided to take action. Natalie returned to university to earn accreditation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She then founded Empowered Word to help individuals from all walks of life overcome life’s challenges and provide them with the tools they need to move forward. As a motivational speaker, empowerment coach, and successful author, Natalie uses her expertise in mastering mindset to inspire hope and show that it’s never too late to make positive changes in your life!

Natalie’s life exemplifies the life-changing power of love. As a trauma survivor, she shares her personal restoration story to help others. God’s love helped Natalie overcome shame, fear, and anger, enabling her to see herself differently. This new perspective empowered her to forgive and be set free. If you are a trauma survivor, there is hope. We all go through difficulties in our lives. How we react to them makes the difference. Natalie decided not to be defined by her trauma any longer but to learn from it. Struggles can make you stronger. Difficulties can bring out strengths and abilities that we didn’t know we possessed, like courage, resilience, and determination. You are an overcomer.

Natalie is now an advocate for all victims of trauma, abuse, injustice, and assault. Her teachings empower people to confront their painful past, forgive themselves and others, change their mindset, and move forward to become the person they were meant to be.