What does it mean to create your future?
For Natalia Talkowska, it’s not just a phrase but a way of life.
Born in communist Poland with dreams of working for Disney or NASA, she took her first flight to London with little money, no connections, and a big sense of curiosity. Today, she is a serial entrepreneur, six-time TEDx speaker, and the founder of Natalka, a consultancy blending neuroscience, storytelling and visual thinking to help organisations simplify complexity.
In this episode, Amy chats to Natalia about her journey from childhood dreams to working around the world.
They explore why visuals are such a powerful tool for human connection, how neuroscience explains the stories that stick, and why doodling might be the key to unlocking creativity and reducing stress.
Natalia’s shares her global projects: Doodleledo, which brings people together through doodling, and Good Souls, a movement to combat loneliness and spark meaningful conversations worldwide. Natalia reflects on connection in a digital age, how to navigate information overload, and the role she hopes AI will play in shaping our creative future.
Her energy, optimism and belief in human connection are infectious. Whether you’re curious about creativity, fascinated by neuroscience, or simply need encouragement to take your own leap, this conversation will leave you inspired to start creating your own future.
Key Topics:
Why Natalia believes “there are no walls, no rules” when it comes to creating your future.
The neuroscience behind why stories and visuals help us connect and remember.
How Doodleledo grew from a simple idea into a global movement in 27+ countries.
The mission of Good Souls: fighting isolation by connecting one billion people.
Natalia’s hopeful but realistic view of AI’s role in creativity and human imagination.
For more information:
https://www.natalkadesign.com/
Doodleledo https://www.doodleledo.com/
Good Souls: https://www.instagram.com/_goodsouls/
