Episode 91 - You are Capable of Doing the Hard Things —with Natalie Real

Just because your path doesn’t look like theirs doesn’t mean you aren’t as capable as them. Whether it’s to be a doctor or to simply be a college student. The only thing that doesn’t make you ‘capable’ is whether or not you choose to believe in yourself.Natalie Real is a first generation college student who originally dropped out of high school at the age of 16, leaving school with an eighth grade education. For the longest time Natalie didn’t even feel like she had what it took to get her GED, let alone go to college. It wasn’t until she had her biological son when she decided to challenge what she believed she was capable of. She ended up going on to receive a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in School Counseling. Natalie strives to help people not only in a logical way with college processes but also in an emotionally supportive way.On this episode of Success is Subjective, Natalie joins Joanna to share her story going from doing substances and dropping out of high school, to coming to find a determination to figure out college processes and graduate all while being a mom. You will be sure to feel the emotion and passion radiate from Natalie and her beautiful story. Listen in for insight on how Natalie made what seemed impossible, more than possible for her and her family, and works to make it possible for others as well. What You Will LearnGrowing up without the conversation of collegeThe struggle of growing up with parents who are having trouble with their marriage How family struggles caused Natalie to check out of school and obtain zero credits in high schoolBecoming self sufficient at the age of 15 causing academics to become irrelevant   Dealing with substance abuse issues                                                                                                        The turning point that Natalie had after having her first childThe courage it took for Natalie to go to college and get past her imposter syndromeThe struggle of finding a job after graduating Being in school while being a momThe journey of navigating college on your ownThe passion that Natalie has for helping others with college advisingHow Natalie plans to tremendously help people in the next few yearsConnect with Natalie RealCall or text 719-238-0013Email [email protected] with Joanna Lilley  Lilley ConsultingLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Success is Subjective on Apple PodcastSuccess is Subjective on SpotifySponsored by: College Parent Survival NetworkEmail [email protected]