From Chaos to CEO

Natalia M.
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From Chaos to CEO is for the woman building big dreams in busy seasons. Hosted by Natalia — educational leader, curriculum supervisor, entrepreneur, and mom — this podcast shares real stories of resilience, leadership, and income-building without waiting for life to calm down. From early motherhood and health challenges to executive roles and multiple businesses, each episode turns setbacks into strategy. Because CEOs aren’t built in comfort — they’re built in chaos.

Episodes

  1. Sep 8

    When You’re Tired of Holding It All Together: Life, Work, Motherhood, Community & Finding Your Way Back to Yourself

    Balancing work, motherhood, marriage, family, responsibilities, and your own needs can feel impossible some days. In this episode of From Chaos to CEO, Natalia opens up about the pressure of being the person everyone depends on—and how easy it is to lose yourself while trying to keep everything else moving. This episode is an honest conversation about exhaustion, guilt, the invisible mental load, asking for help, setting boundaries, and learning that rest is not selfish. Natalia also shares practical ways to create more balance in everyday life and why having a strong community of people who can support you, listen to you, and simply sit beside you during difficult moments matters so much. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything and somehow still wondering if you're doing enough, this episode is for you. Sometimes being the CEO of your life isn't about doing more. Sometimes it's knowing when to pause, ask for help, and put something down. You can follow us in social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromchaostoceo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FromChaosToCEO/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@from_chaos_to_ceo Listen to our podcast now available in: Apple, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio

  2. Jun 17

    I Chose Me: Janine's Journey of Healing, Self-Worth & Starting Over at 35

    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 impact those experiences had on her identity. After years of carrying shame, questioning her worth, and putting everyone else first, she reached a turning point at age 35 and made the courageous decision to choose herself. Together, we explore: ✨ Growing up with strict cultural expectations✨ The long-term impact of trauma and silence✨ Family dynamics and finding your voice✨ Breaking limiting beliefs and generational cycles✨ The role of therapy and healing✨ Building self-worth and learning to trust yourself✨ Starting over and embracing a new chapter later in life This conversation is honest, vulnerable, and filled with hope for anyone who has ever felt stuck, unseen, or afraid to make a change. Because sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is choose yourself. 💛 Content Note: This episode includes discussion of trauma and emotional healing. Please listen with care and take breaks as needed. You can follow us in social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromchaostoceo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FromChaosToCEO/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@from_chaos_to_ceo Listen to our podcast now available in: Apple, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio

  3. Apr 22

    Legacy Isn’t Loud: The Power of Impact Without Recognition

    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 moments with students… this episode is a reminder that the smallest actions can leave the biggest mark. Because legacy isn’t always loud.Sometimes, it’s found in the quiet moments—when you show up, when you care, and when you choose to make a difference. If you’ve ever questioned whether what you do truly matters… this episode is for you. You can follow us in social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromchaostoceo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FromChaosToCEO/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@from_chaos_to_ceo Listen to our podcast now available in: Apple, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio

  4. Apr 15

    You Don’t Need More Time — You Need Better Decisions

    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 episode, I share how I stopped waiting for more time and started creating it through intentional choices, small consistent actions, and stepping into growth—even when it felt uncomfortable. We’ll talk about: The difference between being busy vs. being productiveHow fear hides behind the phrase “I don’t have time”The sacrifices that come with growthBalancing motherhood while still choosing yourselfWhy even 30 minutes can change your lifeIf you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like there’s never enough time to go after your dreams—this episode is your reminder that your life doesn’t change with more time… It changes with better decisions. You can follow us in social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromchaostoceo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FromChaosToCEO/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@from_chaos_to_ceo Listen to our podcast now available in: Apple, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio

  5. Apr 8

    The Job I Didn’t Want... That Opened Every Door

    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 growth, humility, mentorship, resilience, and the powerful truth that sometimes the path you resist the most becomes the one that changes your life. You can follow us in social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromchaostoceo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FromChaosToCEO/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@from_chaos_to_ceo Listen to our podcast now available in: Apple, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio

  6. Apr 1

    How Soidemer Turned Struggle Into Success | Chaos to CEO

    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 forward to today… We’ve built careers, stepped into leadership, and created lives we once could only hope for. In this episode of Chaos to CEO, I sit down with my friend Soidemer Nuñez to talk about her incredible journey — from losing her mother at a young age in Cuba, to immigrating, facing poverty, overcoming barriers, and ultimately becoming a leader and entrepreneur. This is more than a story… This is proof that your beginning does not define your ending. ✨ If you’re in a season of struggle — this episode is for you. 🎙️ Listen to more episodes of Chaos to CEO 💬 Comment below: What part of this story resonated with you the most? ❤️ Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with someone who needs this message You can follow us in social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromchaostoceo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FromChaosToCEO/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@from_chaos_to_ceo Listen to our podcast now available in: Apple, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio For more information about Sol's advocacy work for special needs families check out her social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uniquemindsadvocacy/ Website: https://uniquemindsadvocacy.squarespace.com/

  7. Mar 28

    Outgrowing Friendships & Finding Your People

    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 episode is perfect for anyone navigating personal growth, motherhood, relationships, and emotional healing.

  8. Mar 18

    The Moment You Realize Your Kids Are Growing Up

    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 been teaching our children all along. From the 4 a.m. wake-up call, packing snacks and reminders, waiting for text message check-ins, and juggling work, family, and responsibilities throughout the day, this episode is a glimpse into the everyday balancing act of motherhood. Because being a mom doesn't pause for anything. We wake up early, handle our responsibilities, take care of everyone around us, and somehow still find the strength to show up every single day. If you're a working mom, an entrepreneur, or simply someone navigating the beautiful chaos of life and family, this episode is for you. This is a story about trust, growth, letting go a little at a time, and the quiet strength it takes to raise children while still chasing your own dreams. Follow us in social media: InstragamFacebookTikTok

  9. Mar 10

    When Your Struggles Become Your Strategy

    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, Natalia shares insights on entrepreneurship, resilience, mindset, motherhood, and building a life that aligns with your vision. Whether you’re starting a business, chasing a dream, rebuilding after setbacks, or simply trying to figure out your next step, this podcast is here to remind you that chaos doesn’t mean failure — sometimes it’s the beginning of transformation. If you’re ready to turn your challenges into strategy and step into the next version of yourself, you’re in the right place. Because sometimes the chaos is exactly what leads you to become the CEO of your own story.

  10. Feb 25

    God said Not Yet: My Brain Tumor Story

    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 nine-hour operation, and a recovery journey that tested my faith, my strength, and my identity. In this episode, I open up about: • The voicemail that changed everything• My husband breaking down at a stop sign• My mother’s intuition that pushed me to get the MRI• The five days preparing for surgery• Fighting to hold my two-year-old son before being wheeled into the operating room• The faith-filled conversation with my surgeon and pastor• The ICU, recovery, and complications• The hormonal reality behind the tumor• Being advised not to have children for five years• And how this experience reshaped my life, leadership, and purpose This isn’t just a medical story. It’s a story about faith under pressure.About motherhood.About resilience.About divine timing. Because when God says “not yet,” it’s not just survival — it’s positioning. If you’ve ever faced a moment that changed your life instantly… this episode is for you.

  11. Feb 11

    Built Under Pressure

    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, building a household at 20, and redefining success after a life-altering brain tumor diagnosis — this episode explores what it truly means to be built under pressure. Natalia opens up about: • Growing up in survival mode and learning to adapt• Being underestimated — and refusing to accept limits• Redefining success from achievement to stability• Building a life intentionally for the next generation• How faith, planning, and urgency shaped her leadership• Why stories of resilience deserve a microphone This episode isn’t about perfection.It’s about perseverance. If you’ve ever felt like life stacked responsibility on responsibility — this conversation is your reminder that pressure doesn’t mean you’re breaking. It might mean you’re being built. Welcome to From Chaos to CEO.

  12. Feb 7

    Why From Chaos to CEO?

    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 responsibility. She also shares how she completed her Master’s in Educational Leadership during the pandemic while launching Autism Elements and building multiple income streams — all while raising two children and leading professionally. This episode answers: • Why this podcast?• Why now?• Why her?• And who this space is truly for. If you’ve ever felt like your life is too busy, too chaotic, or too complicated to build something meaningful — this episode is your reminder that leadership doesn’t begin when life gets calm. It begins when you decide to build anyway. Welcome to From Chaos to CEO.

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About

From Chaos to CEO is for the woman building big dreams in busy seasons. Hosted by Natalia — educational leader, curriculum supervisor, entrepreneur, and mom — this podcast shares real stories of resilience, leadership, and income-building without waiting for life to calm down. From early motherhood and health challenges to executive roles and multiple businesses, each episode turns setbacks into strategy. Because CEOs aren’t built in comfort — they’re built in chaos.

Information

  • Creator
    Natalia M.
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Natalia M.
  • Show Website
    From Chaos to CEO