She Built 5 Businesses from Scratch — Now UK Taxes Are Pushing Her to Dubai | Everyday Empires with Rohit Maini | Ep. 10: Natalie Kelly

In this episode of Everyday Empires, we sit down with Natalie Kelly — powerhouse entrepreneur, aesthetics expert, skincare founder, and soon-to-be mum of two — to uncover how she built five thriving businesses from the ground up… and why she now believes the UK is no longer the place for ambitious entrepreneurs.Natalie began her career in TV & film makeup, hustled her way into a corporate PA job (yes, she faked her way into the interview!), and launched NMK Aesthetics on the side. Just one month before discovering she was pregnant, she quit her job to go all in — with no safety net. It had to work… and it did.Today, she runs:💉 NMK Aesthetics – cosmetic treatments & dermal artistry https://www.instagram.com/natalie_nmk_aesthetics🧴 Natalie Marie Skincare – luxury vegan skincare brand https://www.instagram.com/nataliemarieskincare💊 Bloom Supplements – premium wellness supplements https://www.instagram.com/bloomsupplementsuk🎓 NMK Academy – accredited training for aspiring aesthetics professionals https://www.facebook.com/NMKAcademy/🏘️ OZJ Property Group - Real estate investments in high-performing UK propertiesDespite her success, Natalie opens up about why sky-high UK taxes, poor public services, and “inheritance tax scams” are pushing her to relocate to Dubai — where safety, opportunity, and financial freedom align with her goals as a parent and entrepreneur.📌 We also covered: •⁠ ⁠Losing friends as success grows •⁠ ⁠The lonely but empowering side of entrepreneurship •⁠ ⁠Why UK culture often discourages ambition •⁠ ⁠Is Dubai becoming the new hotspot for business owners?Whether you're a beauty pro, side hustler, or aspiring founder, this episode delivers real talk and practical motivation.🎙️ Everyday Empires shares raw, relatable stories from everyday founders, creatives & change-makers — no fluff, no filters.👉 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered stories of ambition & resilience.💬 Drop a comment: What part of Natalie’s story resonated most with you?