Program Design
The development of Finding You. came through me after a profound personal awakening. The racial unrest of 2020, coupled with multiple other life changes, caused me to pause and look deeply at my way of being as a Black woman in this country.
This stack of books represents the voices and the work of Black women who supported my transformation and inspired Finding You. There were documentaries, courses with authors' and time spent in spaces dedicated to unlearning/relearning the history of this country. Gathering, learning, and reshaping my way of being led to the questions that make up the arc of Finding You.
As a professional coach, long-term mentor, and volunteer who has supported women's and girls' initiatives, I wanted to design a program infused with the innate knowledge of what it's like to be a Black woman in this country. We are living in a time of hyper-focus on anti-racist work that supports educating white women. While that work is needed and highly commendable, there is a noticeable gap in offerings that support Black women understanding their conditioning from systems of oppression and taking back their intended power.
There is an arc to Finding You. which begins at the beginning and moves through a series of questions that have us investigate, acknowledge, and reshape our way of being.
The program unfolds at your Table, in your home, through interactive creative activities done together online with time as the final piece to intentionally allow space for you to observe each phase in your life between sessions. "More time to integrate what we're uncovering" - was the #1 request from the pilot cohorts, so more time has been provided.
I hope to see you at the Table of your choice doing the work of Finding You.
About Me
Natalie Lumpkin is a seasoned coach with a unique approach to healing. Drawing from her own life experiences, she sees her experiences as medicine and alchemizes her lessons learned into a healing practice that guides her.
Natalie believes that she doesn't have all the answers, but together, through collaboration and mutual support, we can find our way towards wholeness. As someone who has walked a few steps ahead on the path, Natalie is dedicated to supporting others on their journey towards their own goals and aspirations.
With over 20 years of experience in Marketing, Natalie has advocated for the voice of customers at some of the largest brands of our generation, including Starbucks, Nordstrom, and Apple. She has been a longtime advocate for Diversity and Inclusion work, focusing on working with Black women and children globally.
Natalie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Washington. She is a certified Meditation and Breathwork instructor and SparkeType advisor. She received her Professional Coaching Certification from New Ventures West, and is deeply committed to the arts. You can often find her engaged in writing, pottery, watercolor, and photography, and she finds ways to incorporate one or more forms of creative practice into her coaching to help her clients unlock their full potential.