
Podcast
Podcast
What does balance really look like when you’re a founder, parent, and leader in a fast-changing world? For Natalie Nathanson, it’s not about perfection — it’s about intention.
Natalie is the Founder & CEO of Magnitude Consulting, a B2B marketing firm helping startups and SMBs scale strategically. She’s also the host of the “Shift and Thrive” podcast, where she interviews leaders on transformation, innovation, and personal growth.
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Natalie shares how she built her business after a decade in corporate marketing, her approach to leadership and family, and the mindset that helps her stay grounded through chaos.
Natalie Nathanson is the Founder and President of Magnetude Consulting, a full-service B2B marketing firm she launched in 2012 to help small and medium-sized tech companies compete — and win — like enterprise players. Under her leadership, Magnetude has grown into a 30+ person team of marketing strategists and specialists, pioneering the fractional marketing model that has since become an industry standard.
An incisive and empathetic leader, Natalie is known for her ability to blend strategy and creativity while keeping client growth at the center of every decision. Her team’s expertise spans demand generation, digital marketing, messaging, branding, and sales enablement — serving clients across industries including cybersecurity, healthcare technology, and professional services.
Beyond leading Magnetude, Natalie is a Forbes Council contributor and recognized thought leader on marketing innovation, business transformation, and leadership. She is also the host of “Shift & Thrive: CEO Insights on Driving Change,” a podcast that unpacks how CEOs and founders lead through transformation, innovation, and growth in a world where change is constant.
Natalie’s passion for entrepreneurship began at age nine, when she started her first small business — a spark that eventually grew into a lifelong commitment to helping others build and scale theirs. Over the course of her career, she’s helped hundreds of organizations harness marketing as a true growth engine while building teams that lead with curiosity, accountability, and heart.
Outside of work, Natalie finds balance in movement and nature — whether running, biking, gardening, snowboarding, or training for triathlons. She lives in the Boston area with her family and is dedicated to teaching her kids to be kind, curious, and resilient humans.
What does balance really look like when you’re a founder, parent, and leader in a fast-changing world? For Natalie Nathanson, it’s not about perfection — it’s about intention.
Natalie is the Founder & CEO of Magnitude Consulting, a B2B marketing firm helping startups and SMBs scale strategically. She’s also the host of the “Shift and Thrive” podcast, where she interviews leaders on transformation, innovation, and personal growth.
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Natalie shares how she built her business after a decade in corporate marketing, her approach to leadership and family, and the mindset that helps her stay grounded through chaos.
• Early Career: From Forrester Research to building a B2B consulting firm.
• Big Challenge: Navigating parenting, entrepreneurship, and family health during the pandemic.
• Turning Point: Launching Magnitude Consulting to bridge corporate strategy and startup agility.
• Personal Growth: Found meaning in running, gardening, and creative hobbies as balance tools.
• Business Success: Built a thriving agency helping startups and SMBs grow with clarity and strategy.
• Future Vision: Continue shaping how leaders think about balance and intentional growth.
👤 Connect with Today’s Guest – Natalie Nathanson
• Website: magnetudeconsulting.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalienathanson/
• Podcast – Shift and Thrive: https://shiftandthrivepodcast.com/