Imprint with Natalie Walton

Have you ever dreamt of building a beach house or weekender one day? Come listen to the journey that Courtney Adamo went on to create a place for her family to spend precious time together and enjoy making memories. She faced many challenges along the way, though and learnt lots of lessons. As a result of the experience, Courtney and Natalie have teamed up to create Renovation Ready, starting with...

Warning: If you have an Instagram account and use it for your creative business, you need to listen to this episode, and save yourself the heartache and endless hours of trying to get it back. What happens when you lose 10+ years of community, connection and creative work in an instant? About two weeks ago I was locked out of my Instagram account of 90k followers. I lost connections, beautiful com...

There’s a saying that you make money when you buy a home – not when you sell. You can also save yourself a huge amount of money on renovations if you buy well. In this episode you’ll learn the five factors you should always consider before buying (and they work for renters, too.) So, if you’re planning to buy a house one day, or you’re looking at beach homes, weekenders, or want to start an Airbnb...

Is it possible to create a career you love, but do it on your own terms? And not follow the conventional path of growing and scaling a business? But instead stay in that sweet spot of doing the work that you love, and getting paid for your time and the value you create. Join me for a conversation with Tara Mangini, one half of the design duo behind Jersey Ice Cream Co. Together, she and her partne...

Want to get more done in less time? Come listen to the five levers you can pull to expand your time, without exhausting yourself. This episode is for you if you feel like you’re doing all the things, and it’s wearing you out, or if you’re not achieving your goals or getting the results you want. And if you’re renovating or building a creative business, you want to make sure that you make the most...

Curious about what it takes to start a creative business? Join me for a conversation with Sarah Van Raden, the ceramicist and entrepreneur behind Notary Ceramics. After a successful career in fashion styling, a health crisis prompted Sarah to explore new creative outlets, and she soon discovered a passion for ceramics. Come listen to how Sarah grew her business from a makeshift, one-woman operatio...

Simplifying your home is the first step to creating a home that feels like a sanctuary, and a place you want to be. It is a process you need to engage with BEFORE you renovate or style. Yet, so often it gets overlooked. If you’re not sure of where to start or how to create a system that works for you and your family, I’m here to share the secret to simplifying your spaces. And it’s not what you mi...

Decision-making is quite simple, but we tend to overcomplicate it. The “knowing” feeling we’re searching for comes from gaining clarity in three key areas: knowledge, vision and experience. Listen in to learn how to get clarity in these three areas so you can make decisions with confidence. Podcast shownotes:  https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/104 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

If you feel like you’re drowning in “stuff’ and it’s preventing you from feeling good in your home, I want you to know that I’ve got a solution that works, and helps you gain back control over your home and life, too. When you learn how to declutter and organise your home the right way, not only will you reclaim your spaces, but also your time, energy and money. If you’re ready to finally get your...

How would you like some more breathing room at home? Holly Blakey is a home organiser who specialises in creating space from the inside out, and calm spaces that you love to be in. Learn about her journey to embracing simplicity at home, and take a look behind the scenes of her business, and her journey to becoming a home organiser. Podcast shownotes:  https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/103 Con...

When you learn how to simplify your wardrobe, decluttering your home becomes so much simpler. It gives you a roadmap for what’s important to you, and importantly it also gives you some quick easy wins. It also makes you see how life can be simpler and easier when you have less. Come learn what you really need to know about simplifying your wardrobe and closet. Podcast shownotes:  https://www.natal...

If you keep wondering why you’re not making the progress you want in your home and life, Dana Claudat can help. She is a modern Feng Shui Master and founder of The School of Intention. For the past 18 years she’s been guiding people from all around the world to improve their homes and lives, and shares the biggest lessons she’s learnt in this episode. Come learn her approach to expanding your poss...

Today marks the 100th episode of Imprint! To mark this special occasion I’m sharing some of the biggest lessons I’ve learnt on my journey since creating this podcast. Because here’s the truth about creating a podcast – it forces you to dig deep, and think about what you want to put out into the world, what you want to share, what you want your imprint to be. Thank you for your continued support, a...

A new year, a new you?  Often at the start of the new year we take a look at how we want this year to be different, and better.  And if there’s one thing that we’ve learnt over the past couple of years it’s that our health is fundamental to our sense of wellbeing – everything from our physical to emotional health, our earning capacity, our ability to travel… so many things. If you’ve struggled wit...

The more clarity you have about your goals, your plans, and what you want for your life, the more confidence you will have to move into action. You don’t want to just be wishing for a clutter-free home, or to eat healthier… but you want to have more certainty about what you’re doing, and why you’re doing it, which will create more confidence to take the necessary steps to move forward. Today’s epi...

What a year it’s been. Full of lessons and learning. Come listen to the top 10 biggest lessons I’ve learnt this year. Find some wisdom to help shortcut your journey. Thank you for listening and following Imprint this year. Look forward to connecting again in the New Year. Until then, enjoy listening over past episodes. Wishing you all the best for the holiday season.   To get your FREE 7-day reset...

Did you know that service-based small businesses can become B Corp certified? Come listen to my conversation with photographer Marnie Hawson who provides insights into becoming a values-driven photographer. And how since making the transition, and niching her business, she has become more profitable than ever before. To get your FREE 7-day reset, go to https://www.nataliewalton.com/starterkit Podc...

As we approach the end of the year, and consider how the next one might be better, it’s a good opportunity to look at some of the choices we make in our lives. This process can not only help you make better decisions, but make life easier, too. Come listen to this episode where I will share 3 ideas to help you rethink the choices you make with everything from your home to your life. Grab a copy of...

There is one universal principle that applies to so many areas of life – less is more. Come listen to how this plays out in designing everything from books to homes with designer Holly McCauley, who I have had the pleasure to work with on my last two books ‘Style’ and ‘Home by the Sea’. She shares her creative journey to working as a designer for magazines and books, as well as some of the big les...

Every time I step into someone’s home I learn something new. And so when I’m creating a book, and visiting many homes the lessons come fast and thick. Patterns start to emerge. And important reminders. In this episode I’m sharing five lessons that I learnt from my latest book Home by the Sea .  You can order your copy here . Grab your pre-order bonus here .   Podcast shownotes: https://www.natalie...

If you stripped yourself of your work, your home, friends and your community, what would be left? Who would you be? What could you learn about yourself? About a year ago photographer Amelia Fullarton stepped away from a successful photography career and a life in one of the most popular regions on Australia’s east coast to spend time travelling with her family. On that trip she learnt what she rea...

You don’t have to buy into the busyness of the holiday season. There’s an easier way. Come learn 5 simple strategies that will help you navigate the coming weeks and months without stress or overwhelm. And the good news is that they won’t cost you a thing – and they might even save you some money, too. Come listen to how you can simplify the holiday season, starting in your own home, and enjoy mor...

Do you love where you live? It’s so easy to think that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, street, town, world… No matter where you live you love what you’ve got, and make the most of where you live. In this episode I’m sharing 3 ideas to help you fall in love with your home again, and rethink your spaces. Order my new book!  Home by the Sea: The Surf Shacks & Hinterland Hideaways...

Are you curious about limewash? Would you like to learn how it can help improve the health of your home, and add a beautiful patina to your walls? Come listen (and learn) to my conversation with Bronwyn Riedel of Bauwerk Colour . She shares not only the benefits of limewash but also how she has grown a thriving business based in Germany, selling her paints around the world with her husband Andreas...

Do you follow through with your goals and promises to yourself? Do your actions meet your intentions? When you are living in alignment it not only makes you feel good, but it helps you to priortise what’s most important to you, and allows you to grow and evolve to be the best version of yourself. Listen to this episode to learn why living in alignment is important for you, your home, your health a...