What Every Female Founder Needs to Know Before Getting Pregnant with Natalie Samson | #176

Whether you're actively trying to conceive, already pregnant, or simply dreaming about becoming a mother one day, this episode explores a topic that rarely gets discussed: what happens when an ambitious woman becomes a mom.

Integrative genetic counselor Natalie Samson joins Dr. Leah Gordon for an honest conversation about preparing your business for pregnancy, navigating the identity shift into motherhood, and why success doesn't have to come at the expense of your family. They dive into practical strategies for delegation, building systems before pregnancy, planning for postpartum, and embracing the inevitable changes that come with this new season of life. Whether you're a founder, entrepreneur, healthcare provider, or working professional, this episode offers both mindset shifts and actionable advice for building a business that supports the life you truly want.

00:00 Trailer + Episode Introduction

03:00 Meet Natalie Samson

05:28 What Is Preconception?

06:48 Why Genetic Testing Matters

08:57 Why This Conversation Is Needed

11:05 Will Pregnancy Change Your Ambition?

17:53 Does Your Drive Come Back After Baby?

20:09 The Biggest Lesson Motherhood Teaches Founders

23:20 How to Prepare Your Business Before Pregnancy

28:29 Building Systems That Can Run Without You 3

1:31 Leading Your Team Through Pregnancy

39:10 Does Motherhood Change Your Business Identity?

46:20 The Delegation Exercise Every Founder Needs

48:18 Designing Your Ideal Work Week

57:29 Does Motherhood Make You a Better Founder?

62:49 Final Advice for Ambitious Women

Resources From This Episode:

Natalie's Genetic Counseling Services - https://www.goldengeneticshealth.com/

Follow Natalie's practice on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/goldengeneticshealth/

Follow Natalie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geneticswithnatalie/

Dr. Leah's Womanhood Wellness membership - https://drleahgordon.com/join