Ep. 118 - The Career She Never Expected, But Was Meant to Walk with Natalie

In this heartfelt episode of Autism for Badass Moms, we sit down with Natalie Carbone, a wife, mother, and autism advocate from Union City, New Jersey, whose life took an unexpected—but deeply purposeful—turn.After becoming a medical assistant, Natalie began to notice that her daughter, Sienna-Rose, wasn’t meeting developmental milestones. When Sienna-Rose was diagnosed with autism at age six, Natalie made a courageous decision to pivot her career and step into the role of a behavioral therapist—driven not just by profession, but by purpose.Natalie is now the founder of Natalyze Behavior, a community-driven platform dedicated to supporting children and families navigating behavioral and developmental challenges. What began as a deeply personal journey rooted in motherhood and advocacy has evolved into a trusted space where families can find guidance, tools, and encouragement tailored to their unique needs.Grounded in compassion, lived experience, and an unwavering belief that every child deserves to be understood and celebrated, Natalie shares how advocacy can grow from pain, how purpose can be born from uncertainty, and why families walking this path are never alone.This episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes the career we never planned for is the one we were always meant to walk.In this episode, we talk about:00:00 Introduction to Autism for Badass Moms00:55 Navigating Career Changes as an Autism Mom01:48 Meet Natalie Carone: A Journey of Advocacy04:22 Challenges and Triumphs in Early Diagnosis12:48 Finding Purpose and Building a Brand22:28 Expanding Support and Community Impact23:00 Community Inclusivity Initiatives23:37 Sensory Playground Transformation25:32 Self-Care and Reading Habits26:17 Sienna's Reading Journey27:38 Connecting with Natalie29:04 Advice for Moms of Special Needs Children32:12 Natalie's Confidence and Achievements36:28 Final Thoughts and EncouragementConnect with Natalie:Instagram: www.instagram.com/natalyzebehaviorTik Tok: natalyzebehaviorFacebook: Natalie Carbone If you found Natalie's episode informative and inspiring, please don't forget to follow on this platform and share this episode with another fellow badass mom or someone who you feel would benefit!FOLLOW US:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theabmpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/theabmpodcastTik Tok: autismforbadassmomsYouTube: autismforbadassmoms