Product Journey: Career Breaks and Comebacks | Natalie Choufani

Networking can be uncomfortable, but it’s instrumental for professional growth — 🎙 Guest Overview: Natalie Choufani is a Digital and Product Specialist with 13 years of experience, including a significant tenure at Meta. At Meta, she honed her skills in data-driven strategy, collaborating with diverse teams to bridge the gap between big ideas and practical applications. Natalie’s expertise lies in transforming insights into actionable strategies, helping businesses enhance their digital presence and achieve growth. ✨ Episode Focus: This episode explores the impact of taking a career break, the unique experiences of working at Meta, and the lessons Natalie has learned about enterpreneurship, work-life balance, personal growth, and navigating high-stress environments. ⏰ Chapters ⏰ 00:00 introduction and guest overview 02:00 Natalie’s background and journey in tech and media 03:25 experiences and lessons learned at Meta 08:15 impact of taking a career break on professional life 12:30 challenges and benefits of career breaks 14:40 procrastination as a choice 17:20 tips for professionals considering a career break 24:00 high stress environments vs work-life balance 33:05 interviews and job seeking 39:05 advice for people looking for “the job” 40:55 closing remarks and where to connect with Natalie 🔍 What you will learn: strategies for managing career breaks and returning to the workforce, insights into the high-paced work culture at Meta and how it compares to other roles, tips for achieving work-life balance in high-stress environments, the benefits and challenges of entrepreneurship and personal growth, practical advice for overcoming procrastination and maintaining productivity. Links: Check out Natalie’s LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-choufani/ Explore more episodes: ⁠https://linktr.ee/doingitmywaybybeatamatras⁠ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/snPiItr3HNk — 🍵 Enjoying the content? Buy me a tea! If you’ve found value in the discussions and insights shared in my podcast, consider supporting me by buying me a tea! Your support helps me keep creating and sharing more content. 🔗 ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/doingitmywaybybeatamatras⁠⁠ 🍵 Thank you! And until next time.. keep doing it your way :)

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