Owning Your Legacy

Author: Laurette Rondenet

Owning Your Legacy is a podcast for those who seek inspiration on leadership and what it takes to courageously leave your mark on the world. It is centered on the belief that together we can change the world for the better. First, by defining the legacy we each wish to leave behind. And then, by being brave enough to take ownership of it.Join Laurette Rondenet as she hosts intimate discussions with fellow leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers who are making an impact in their space. They go deep on topics like relationships, leadership, business growthand, of course, what it means to own your legacy. Laurette is president and CEO of Edlong, an innovative, globally-recognized food flavoring company. As a leader, Laurettes calling is to create a culture of authentic belonging and be a beacon of light, challenging others to shine their light.
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From Restaurant Rookie to Incubator Powerhouse | Natalie Shmulik’s Legacy in Food Innovation
Episode 6
Tuesday, 17 June, 2025

Natalie Shmulik transformed her passion for food into a mission-driven career helping hundreds of founders grow their food and beverage businesses. In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Natalie takes us behind the scenes of The Hatchery—Chicago’s premier food incubator—and shares her journey from running a franchise restaurant in Canada to building one of the nation’s most impactful entrepreneurial ecosystems.You’ll hear how she created programs that not only support product innovation but also champion founder mental health, community development, and legacy-building. From navigating burnout to redesigning what it means to lead with heart, Natalie is the kind of change-maker who makes you want to roll up your sleeves and build something real.🎙 In this episode:✅ How Natalie’s restaurant experience led her to build a national food incubator✅ Why founder burnout is real—and how to protect your energy as you scale✅ The difference between managing and leading (and why it matters)✅ Building equity in underserved communities through food entrepreneurship✅ What big food brands are learning from local startups👉 Learn more about The Hatchery: https://www.thehatcherychicago.org🔗 Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-shmulik-1432313b/🌐 Discover more from Laurette Rondenet and Owning Your Legacy: https://www.lauretterondenet.comIf you enjoyed the episode please share it with others, and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about me and how I am Owning My Legacy, you can find me on Instagram @LauretteRondenet and online at lauretterondenet.com.