From Chaos to CEO

What happens when you spend years living by expectations that were never truly your own? In this powerful episode of From Chaos to CEO , Natalia sits down with Janine Abdel-Kader to discuss her journey from silence and self-doubt to healing, self-worth, and transformation. Growing up in a traditional Middle Eastern household, Janine navigated cultural expectations, personal trauma, and the lasting...

What if the most meaningful legacy you leave behind… is one no one ever applauds? In this episode of From Chaos to CEO , I reflect on my time at Barry University and my journey in education—sharing real stories that reshaped how I define impact, purpose, and legacy. From working with youth aging out of foster care, to leading community efforts during a time of crisis, to witnessing life-changing m...

In this episode of From Chaos to CEO , we’re breaking the biggest lie that keeps so many women stuck: “I don’t have time.” As a mom, wife, full-time professional, and entrepreneur, I know what it feels like to juggle multiple roles while trying to build something bigger for your life. But the truth is—we all have the same 24 hours. The difference is in the decisions we make with that time. In this...

In this episode, I share the true beginning of my journey into education. From becoming a young mom and searching for stability, to walking into special education completely unprepared, to facing a brain tumor diagnosis while being reassigned into a classroom I never wanted—this is the story of how chaos, fear, and the unknown shaped the teacher and leader I would become. This episode is about gro...

This picture represents a chapter of our lives that many people never see. There was a time when we were young moms, working as teachers, trying to make ends meet — and couponing wasn’t a hobby… it was survival. We clipped coupons just to afford diapers, laundry detergent, and basic necessities for our families. We didn’t have a plan. We didn’t have a roadmap. We just had determination. Fast forwa...

Have you ever outgrown a friendship and didn’t know how to process it? In this episode, we explore how friendships evolve over time, why life’s experiences lead people down different paths, and how to recognize genuine, supportive relationships. We also discuss how to help children navigate friendship struggles while validating their emotions and teaching them healthy relationship boundaries. This...

Motherhood is full of moments that seem small on the surface but feel incredibly big in our hearts. In this episode, I share a very real moment from my week — the first time my 10-year-old daughter went on a school trip without me. What seemed like a simple day at a theme park quickly turned into a powerful reminder of how hard it can be for parents to slowly let go and trust the lessons we've bee...

From Chaos to CEO is a podcast for women who are building something meaningful while navigating the real challenges of life. Hosted by Natalia Morón — educator, entrepreneur, wife, and mom — this podcast explores the journey of turning life’s struggles, lessons, and unexpected detours into purpose, growth, and opportunity. Through personal stories, honest conversations, and inspiring interviews, N...

At 23 years old, I received a voicemail that split my life into two: before… and after. In this deeply personal episode of From Chaos to CEO , I share the story of being diagnosed with a brain tumor the size of a golf ball wrapped around my optic nerve — and being told I was at risk of a fatal seizure and stroke at any moment. What started as “just headaches” turned into emergency brain surgery, a...

What does chaos really look like? In this deeply personal episode, Natalia shares the full story behind the mindset that shaped her leadership, ambition, and resilience. From losing her father at five years old, navigating immigration from Spain to the United States, adapting to new cultures and languages, and growing up in instability — to graduating college in three years while pregnant, buildin...

In this first episode, Natalia shares the story behind From Chaos to CEO — and the real-life experiences that inspired it. From becoming a mother at 21 while finishing her bachelor’s degree, to navigating a brain tumor diagnosis, to climbing from classroom paraprofessional to Curriculum Supervisor in public education, Natalia opens up about building through pressure, uncertainty, and responsibilit...