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 Moms

00:55 Navigating Career Changes as an Autism Mom

01:48 Meet Natalie Carone: A Journey of Advocacy

04:22 Challenges and Triumphs in Early Diagnosis

12:48 Finding Purpose and Building a Brand

22:28 Expanding Support and Community Impact

23:00 Community Inclusivity Initiatives

23:37 Sensory Playground Transformation

25:32 Self-Care and Reading Habits

26:17 Sienna’s Reading Journey

27:38 Connecting with Natalie

29:04 Advice for Moms of Special Needs Children

32:12 Natalie’s Confidence and Achievements

36:28 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/natalyzebehavior

Tik Tok: natalyzebehavior

Facebook: Natalie Carbone

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