We were lucky to catch up with Natasha Aquin recently and have shared our conversation below.
Natasha, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?
I think resilience begins forming long before we know what to call it.
When I was six, I watched my mom — a single parent — start a business from our home. It began with quiet determination and a vision she never wavered from. Day by day, I watched her build something that not only supported us, but eventually transformed the trajectory of our lives. Without knowing it at the time, I was learning what it means to believe in yourself, to keep going without all the answers, and to create momentum through sheer consistency and care.
That early exposure shaped how I move through the world. I’ve come to understand resilience not as a forceful push, but as a steady return — to your values, your vision, your why. It’s found in the way you rebuild when things fall apart, how you ask for help when needed, and how you soften without losing strength.
Now, as a mother and an entrepreneur, I carry that example with me. Resilience, to me, isn’t about doing it all — it’s about doing what matters, staying rooted in what’s real, and trusting that even in uncertain moments, you’re still building something meaningful.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I wear a few hats, but the thread that runs through all of them is creating space — for clarity, connection, and meaningful growth.
I’m the founder of Unbound Productions, a virtual creative marketing agency based in Toronto and available globally. We partner with purpose-driven brands to bring bold ideas to life — operating as an embedded marketing and creative team. From brand launches to long-term content strategies, our focus is on helping brands move beyond the noise to build trust and meaningful connection through thoughtful, intentional work.
Alongside Unbound, I co-founded Aligned Women & Co., a growing community for female entrepreneurs rooted in self-leadership, conscious business, and connection without competition. We host intimate gatherings and group coaching experiences for women who are building their businesses while staying true to themselves. It’s a space where ambition and wholeness can co-exist — no masks, no burnout, just honest growth.
And then there’s Arvo — a wellness haven by invitation, currently in soft launch on 30 acres of forested land in Grey County, Ontario, Canada. Arvo was born from a desire to offer something slower and more intentional. A place to step away from the noise and return to what matters — through stillness, movement, nature, and community. Whether through immersive self-led stays or guided experiences, Arvo exists to help people reconnect with themselves in ways that feel nourishing and real.
Each of these ventures reflects a shared belief: that when we make space — in our lives, our work, and our relationships — we open the door to meaningful transformation.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Looking back, the three things that shaped my journey the most weren’t things I learned in a classroom — they were lived, often through trial and error:
1. Self-trust.
So much of entrepreneurship — and life — requires making decisions without a roadmap. Learning how to trust my own instincts, even when they didn’t align with what others were doing, became a powerful skill. For anyone starting out: quiet the noise when you can. Tune in. The more you practice listening to yourself, the more clearly you’ll hear what feels right — and what doesn’t.
2. Resourcefulness.
Things don’t usually go to plan. I’ve had to pivot, figure things out on the fly, and find creative ways to make progress with limited resources — especially in the early stages of building. My advice? Don’t wait for the “perfect” conditions. Start with what you have. Learn to ask good questions, build strong relationships, and stay open to unexpected solutions.
3. The ability to hold duality.
There’s a lot of pressure to pick a lane — to be either strategic or creative, soft or strong, ambitious or grounded. But what’s helped me most is allowing space for both. You can be visionary and detail-oriented. You can lead and still ask for help. The sooner you give yourself permission to be whole — not just polished — the more sustainable your journey becomes.
At the core of it all is this: be curious, be kind to yourself, and remember that growth doesn’t always look like progress. Sometimes, it looks like stillness, clarity, or choosing a different path altogether. That’s okay. Keep going.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
Always — but only when it feels aligned.
At Unbound, we love collaborating with purpose-driven brands and founders who are building something with heart — whether it’s through strategic marketing, brand storytelling, or creative production. We’re especially energized by businesses in wellness, hospitality, beauty, and conscious consumer spaces — folks who care about the why, not just the what.
With Aligned Women & Co., we’re always open to guest facilitators, workshop hosts, or creative women who want to co-create experiences that support growth, connection, and self-leadership — without the hustle culture.
And for Arvo, we’re slowly and intentionally exploring partnerships for future programming — facilitators, guides, or practitioners whose work is grounded in healing, creativity, or transformation. We’re not in a rush — but we’re listening.
If something here resonates, feel free to reach out. We love when collaboration starts with a real conversation.
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