The Voice Garden
Step 1 of 16
Thank you for being willing to reflect on your journey. Your story has the power to reach the next person who is still searching for her voice, wondering if it is safe to be heard, seen, and fully expressed.
There are no perfect answers. Specific moments and real-life examples are especially meaningful. Simply share what feels true for you.
You'll answer a series of short written prompts, then record one short video in your own words.
Where were you with your voice before working with Natalie? What felt stuck, silenced, hidden, or difficult to express?
Think beyond your literal speaking or singing voice. Consider your confidence, creativity, emotions, needs, ideas, faith, playfulness, or willingness to be seen.
What did that look like in your daily life? What did you hold back, avoid, overthink, or wish you could say, create, or share?
Paint the picture. Think about conversations, relationships, work, creativity, performance, worship, or the moments when you made yourself smaller.
What made you finally say yes to working with Natalie? What were you hoping would change?
What was the tipping point? What did you want to feel, express, experience, or become more able to do?
Before beginning, did you have any hesitation, fear, or resistance about the experience?
Perhaps you were afraid of looking foolish, being put on the spot, not knowing what to say, singing or speaking in front of others, taking up space, or being emotionally vulnerable. What were you worried might happen?
What shifted first once you began? What surprised you about the early sessions?
First wins count. Describe the first moment you felt safer, lighter, calmer, more expressive, more present, or more willing to participate, even if the change initially felt small.
Was there a particular exercise, interaction, or moment when something opened or clicked for you?
Bring us into the moment. What were you doing? What did Natalie say or invite you to try? What did you notice in your body, voice, thoughts, or emotions?
What were the key breakthroughs or realizations that changed how you relate to your voice and expression?
What do you now understand about yourself, your creativity, your emotions, or your ability to be seen and heard that you did not understand before?
Where is your voice now? How do you express yourself differently today, and what has that made possible in your life?
Bring us to today. Consider where you speak more freely, take up more space, create more courageously, communicate more honestly, or allow yourself to be witnessed.
Can you share one specific example of how this change has shown up outside your sessions with Natalie?
Think of a conversation, relationship, creative project, performance, work situation, difficult moment, or personal decision that you approached differently.
What three words describe you before working with Natalie, and what three words describe you after your experience with her?
Trust the first words that come to you.
How would you describe Natalie and the way she guided or facilitated your experience?
What did she do that helped you feel safe, supported, encouraged, challenged, celebrated, or able to open up? What felt distinctive about her approach?
Who would you recommend Natalie's work to, and what would you say to someone who feels curious but nervous about joining?
Speak directly to the person who is worried that she is not creative, confident, expressive, playful, talented, or ready enough.
Did this experience affect your relationship with God, faith, worship, or your understanding of your God-given voice and creativity?
Optional. Share only if this was a meaningful part of your experience. You can skip this one.
This is the most powerful part. Look into the camera and tell us, in your own words, what this journey has meant to you. A few minutes is perfect. No polished performance or script is needed, just be real.
You may find it helpful to share:
A couple of finishing details, then you're done.
Your story is on its way to the team. It may be exactly what someone else needs to take their own leap. We'll be in touch if we feature it.
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