Natalie has been a lifelong resident of the Florida Keys, where she attended Plantation Key School and Coral Shores High School before earning her GED. In May 2019, she achieved an Associate of Arts degree from Florida Keys Community College. Shortly after, she began working as an assistant at Salon Dete in Key Largo. In 2022, Natalie was honored as a Holly Given Fund scholarship recipient through their partnership with the Business & Professional Women of the Upper Keys. Her time at Salon Dete, working alongside hardworking and inspiring professional women, ignited her passion for the cosmetology industry. Inspired by their entrepreneurial spirit, Natalie decided to pursue her own career in cosmetology. In Fall 2023, she embarked on a 1,200-hour cosmetology program at Paul Mitchell the School Miami. Natalie successfully completed her licensing in the Summer of 2024, and she is now poised to make her mark in the beauty industry.