Uncomfortable Growth Uncut. Episode 8 – Climbing the Corporate Ladder: Nat Harvey’s CEO Journey

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“I think my energy and dreaming about the future and what could be is just perfectly suited for what the business needs right now.”

In this episode, we peel back the layers to reveal ‘The Person Behind the Profile’ with Nat Harvey (CEO Mamamia).

Have you ever wanted to take on a new challenge but felt anchored and loyal to your current role, which you still enjoyed?

In our latest podcast, Natalie “Nat” Harvey, CEO of Mamamia, shares her journey of “uncomfortable growth,” when she left Seven West Media to be the Chief Revenue Officer at Mamamia – a mission-driven media company focused on making the world better for women and girls.

For Nat, this wasn’t just a career move—it was a chance to find deeper purpose. But taking the leap wasn’t easy. She opens up about dealing with imposter syndrome and learning the power of self-belief and supportive networks. As well as what great things can happen unexpectedly when you change things up by taking a chance and doing what you love (the founders loved her so much they promoted her to CEO within 4 months).

This episode isn’t just about success; it’s about the importance of cultural fit, the evolving role of leadership, and finding balance in a fast-paced world. Nat’s insights on personal growth, work-life balance, and the joy of meaningful work offers inspiration for anyone at a “comfort zone” crossroads.”

“I’ve always been someone who works incredibly hard, but probably underestimates themselves,” she says in the episode.

“I think my energy and dreaming about the future and what could be is just perfectly suited for what the business needs right now.”

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New episodes of Uncomfortable Growth® Uncut drop weekly and are available to stream across all major audio networks.

Coming next on Uncomfortable Growth® Uncut

Next week’s episode:

Episode 9:  Unmasking the CEO:  Jess White’s Journey from Insecurity to Quiet Confidence

In this episode, Rowena interviews Jess White (CEO, Kinesso, Mediabrands), on her Uncomfortable Growth story.

Jess’s story is as heart wrenching as it is inspiring. She opens up about her childhood, marked by the responsibility of caring for a disabled sister and the loss of another. These early experiences instilled in her a fierce independence that was, in reality, a facade for crippling insecurity. It’s a profound reminder of the complexities behind the faces we see in the boardroom, and the hidden battles that shape each leader.

Learn more about Uncomfortable Growth here.

The world doesn’t need more stories of success; it needs real conversations about resilience, vulnerability, and the human spirit’s incredible capacity to turn trials into triumphs.

That’s why the Uncomfortable Growth Uncut podcast was born. It’s a reminder that struggle and success are intrinsically linked, that growth is rarely easy, and that the moments we feel most uncomfortable are often where our greatest breakthroughs lie. 

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