Imprint with Natalie Walton

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Imprint with Natalie Walton focuses on how to design a life you love. Featuring interviews and insights with inspiring creatives, entrepreneurs and experts from around the world. Imprint explores life lessons that can have a big impact on both your well-being and the world. And simplifies the decision-making process to help you design a life doing what you love. Learn more at nataliewalton.com nataliewalton.substack.com

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November 3, 202636 min

How Your Home Impacts Your Nervous System (And 3 Simple Ways To Feel Better)

What if the energy in your home is affecting you more than you realise? Our homes can have an impact on our nervous systems, our stress levels, and how we feel every day. But it’s easy to put our homes at the end of our to-do lists — something we’ll improve “one day” — when we have more money, more time, more, more, more… But what if making small changes today can actually help unlock the life we actually want? What if changing our surroundings can help us become the people we want to be? In this episode, Natalie shares the science behind how our homes affect us, and three simple steps you can take today to create a home that makes life feel better. ~ Want some help with your spaces? Book a Style Session here: nataliewalton.com/stylesession Let’s connect * Join Natalie’s newsletter , sharing simple ideas to help you design a life you love. * Get Natalie’s bestselling books . * Follow Natalie on Instagram . * Watch the podcast on YouTube . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com

October 27, 202618 min

How To Create More Capacity

What if you don’t need more time — but you actually need to create more capacity? So often we think that having more time will solve our problems… We will be able to get more done…. We will be able to achieve our goals. But often, what we actually need is more capacity. In this episode, I’m sharing some of the important lessons I’ve learned about how to create more capacity in your life — so you’ve got more time for those projects that are important to you. Let’s connect * Join Natalie’s newsletter , sharing simple ideas to help you design a life you love. * Get Natalie’s bestselling books . * Follow Natalie on Instagram . * Watch the podcast on YouTube . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com

October 20, 202621 min

How To Decide: 3 Simple Steps To Clarity

Do you have a decision you’re trying to make right now? Is it keeping you stuck? Want to know a simpler way to move forward?Come listen to the latest episode of the Imprint Podcast, where I’ll share 3 simple steps to gain more clarity — and finally make that decision. You’ll learn: * Why pros and cons lists don’t work. * How we get stuck when we try to align with our values * The unexpected trap of asking friends. * A better way to use our brain’s decision-making filter. * The science-backed way to use our gut instincts. * The best time to make a decision. You’re just one decision away from making real progress on your goals, and designing a life you love. It’s time to make that decision today. Let’s connect * Join Natalie’s newsletter , sharing simple ideas to help you design a life you love. * Get Natalie’s bestselling books . * Follow Natalie on Instagram . * Watch the podcast on YouTube . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com

October 13, 202627 min

How To Feel Better: 9 Simple Ways To Improve Your Life Today

What if feeling better isn’t about making big changes, but paying more attention to the small things that shape how we feel each day? It’s easy to get caught up in the demands of everyday life, leaving little time or energy for the things that help us feel our best. In this episode of Imprint , I’m exploring nine ways we can feel better, drawing on research, ideas from leading thinkers, and practical approaches we can bring into our everyday lives.You’ll learn: * What we’re getting wrong about sleep * How to embrace nature’s (free) medicine * A back to basics approach to fuel * Why we can’t leave connection to chance * The benefits of white space * The best question you can ask yourself * How to reclaim your attention * The key to making room for what matters * The missing piece that I was missing, and you might be too. This isn’t about doing more, creating another list of things to achieve or getting everything right. It’s about making small, considered changes that help us feel more energised, connected and in control of how we live. Because sometimes, feeling better begins with doing things differently. Let’s connect * Join Natalie’s newsletter , sharing simple ideas to help you design a life you love. * Get Natalie’s bestselling books . * Follow Natalie on Instagram . * Watch the episodes on YouTube . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com

November 12, 2025Episode 26119 min

Don't Get Left Behind: The 3 Decisions Every Creative Business Owner Needs To Make Today

There are 3 decisions every creative business owner needs to make right now if you want to stay relevant in 2026. Because business has changed. The old rules don’t work anymore. What worked six months ago is already losing traction. It’s time for a new approach. ~ Want to go deeper? Join Aligned now. It's free when you join live — www.nataliewalton.com/aligned ~ In this final episode of The State of Play: Creative Business in 2026 , it's time to make three pivotal decisions to will determine whether your business stays stuck in old patterns — or becomes stronger, clearer, and more aligned for the year ahead. You’ll learn what’s shifted in the creative industry, why so many business owners are feeling the effects, and the practical choices you need to make around your offer, your visibility, and your sales strategy if you want to move forward with more confidence and clarity. If you’ve felt the shift but don’t know what to do next, this episode will show you exactly where to focus. ➤ Let’s continue the conversation here — and share what resonates most with you: www.nataliewalton.substack.com ~ Go Deeper For Interior Designers & Stylists : A proven program to elevate your interiors, develop your signature style and attract your dream clients with clarity and confidence. | Start Here For Creative Entrepreneurs : Expert guidance in a 1:1 mentorship intensive to start or scale your creative business. | Learn More For Business Strategy, Systems & Support : A business growth program for interior designers and creative business owners who are focussed on growing smarter, not harder. | Join Here ~ Let’s connect! Join 20k readers of This Creative Life for free on Substack. Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/nataliewalton Explore my resources and programs: nataliewalton.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com

November 11, 2025Episode 26022 min

This is My Business Plan For 2026

Pre PS : Join me for a Free Live Workshop Series called Aligned — a space where creativity and profitability can co-exist. If you're ready to embrace less but better in your business, this is for you. Register now at nataliewalton.com/aligned ~ What if the key to growing your business in 2026 isn’t about doing more — but doing what matters most ? In this episode, I’m sharing my plan for 2026 — and how I’m simplifying, refining, and reimagining my business through the lens of less but better. After a year of testing and creating space to listen to my inner wisdom, you’ll hear how I’m approaching growth differently, what I’m prioritising (and what I’m not), and the guiding principles I’m taking into the new year — so you can do the same in your own business. Welcome to The State of Play: Creative Business in 2026 — a special raw & unfiltered three-part series of the Imprint Podcast. It's time to redefine success. ➤ Let’s continue the conversation here — and share what resonates most with you: www.nataliewalton.substack.com ~ Go Deeper For Interior Designers & Stylists : A proven program to elevate your interiors, develop your signature style and attract your dream clients with clarity and confidence. | Start Here For Creative Entrepreneurs : Expert guidance in a 1:1 mentorship intensive to start or scale your creative business. | Learn More For Business Strategy, Systems & Support : A business growth program for interior designers and creative business owners who are focussed on growing smarter, not harder. | Join Here ~ Let’s connect! Join 20k readers of This Creative Life for free on Substack. Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/nataliewalton Explore my resources and programs: nataliewalton.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com

November 5, 2025Episode 25920 min

What's Coming for Creative Business in 2026: My Top 5 Predictions

What once worked… doesn’t anymore.What used to sell… isn’t.And the rules we built our businesses on — they’re quietly — and quickly! — changing. If you’ve been feeling like the creative business world has shifted — you’re not imagining it. Welcome to The State of Play: Creative Business in 2026 — a special three-part series on the Imprint Podcast with me, Natalie Walton, that gives you a clear look at what’s really happening in the creative industry right now. In today's episode — Part 1 — I'm sharing my top five predictions for what’s coming, what’s changing, and where the opportunity lies for those of us building creative businesses that are not only meant to last — but that feel good, and aligned with who we are, and how we want to show up in the world. Change is inevitable, and the quicker we are at embracing it, the better off we will be. The more we understand what’s coming our way, the better equipped we are to build businesses that last. Let's begin... ➤ Let’s continue the conversation here — and share what resonates most with you: www.nataliewalton.substack.com ~ Go Deeper For Interior Designers & Stylists : A proven program to elevate your interiors, develop your signature style and attract your dream clients with clarity and confidence. | Start Here For Creative Entrepreneurs : Expert guidance in a 1:1 mentorship intensive to start or scale your creative business. | Learn More For Business Strategy, Systems & Support : A business growth program for interior designers and creative business owners who are focussed on growing smarter, not harder. | Join Here ~ Let’s connect! Join 20k readers of This Creative Life for free on Substack. Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/nataliewalton Explore my resources and programs: nataliewalton.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com

October 28, 2025Episode 25835 min

The End Of An Era & Start Of A New Chapter

Sometimes the next step isn’t about doing more — it’s about becoming who you need to be to grow and evolve. In this Raw & Unfiltered episode of the Imprint Podcast, I share what it’s like to close a chapter and create space for the next chapter to emerge with clarity. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure of your next move, or ready to create a life and business that truly feels right, this episode is for you. We’ll explore the questions, choices, and small actions that can help you move forward, without needing to have all the answers. This is for you if you want to feel more aligned with the decisions you make in your home, business and life. ➤ Let’s continue the conversation here: www.nataliewalton.substack.com ~ Go Deeper For Interior Designers & Stylists : A proven program to elevate your interiors, develop your signature style and attract your dream clients with clarity and confidence. | Start Here For Mentorship : Customised guidance in a 1:1 mentorship intensive to start or scale your creative business. | Learn More For Creative Business Owners : A business growth program for interior designers and creative business owners who are focussed on growing smarter, not harder. | Join Here ~ Let’s connect! Join 20k readers of This Creative Life for free on Substack. Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/nataliewalton Explore my resources and programs: nataliewalton.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com

September 23, 202557 min

Live Q&A with Courtney Adamo On Embracing Change at Home & In Life

How do you feel about change in your home and life? Are you excited to embrace it? Or is it something that makes you feel uneasy? Come listen to my conversation with Courtney Adamo where she asks me to share the reasons behind selling my home, and the answer she didn’t see coming. We also share how our childhood homes have shaped the ones we have today, and what we’ve learned about letting go of stuff in our spaces. Thank you to everyone who tuned in live. We hope you enjoy this conversation, and would love to hear about your relationship with your home (past and present), and the influence your childhood has had on the space that you create today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com

August 25, 2025Episode 25629 min

Let’s Get Practical: Common Styling Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Beautiful design can fall flat without the right styling. Whether you’re preparing for a photoshoot, presenting to a client, or building your portfolio — styling can make or break how your work is perceived. In this popular episode of the Imprint Podcast, I reveal the most common styling mistakes I see designers and creatives make — and the simple fixes that instantly elevate a space. If you want your interiors to look more intentional, editorial, and high-end — without buying more stuff — this episode will show you how. ➤ Let’s continue the conversation here: www.nataliewalton.substack.com ~ Go DeeperFor Interior Designers & Stylists : A proven program to elevate your interiors, develop your signature style and attract your dream clients with clarity and confidence. | Start Here For Creative Entrepreneurs : Expert guidance in a 1:1 mentorship intensive to start or scale your creative business. | Learn More For Business Strategy, Systems & Support : A business growth program for interior designers and creative business owners who are focussed on growing smarter, not harder. | Join Here ~ THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON Why you should make your home the best it can be for yourself The value of seeing your home with fresh eyes How our spaces can make us feel Styling tips you can use to take action today FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE SAVE YOUR SEAT for my Free Live Class ‘How To Make Your Home Beautiful — No Renovation Required’ My course The Styling Masterclass - enrolments opening soon! Follow me on Instagram @nataliewalton This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com