Today's guest, Natalia, joins us to discuss the emotional impact of debt, especially in the current economic climate. She talks about the key signs it's time to ask for help and what to do, explains how the National Debt Relief program works, and provides practical money management tips for families trying to make smart financial decisions under pressure.
Natalia (Nat) Brown joined National Debt Relief (NDR) in 2010 as the 12th employee. She is a certified debt specialist, and is a powerhouse in the financial community.
Nat is now the Chief Compliance and Consumer Affairs Officer, focusing on representing and advocating for her clients by ensuring NDR upholds and follows best-in-class practices.
Previously, Nat served as Chief Client Operations Officer, where she played a vital role in NDR’s client journey, overseeing all client-facing operations of the business.
Before that, Nat held various positions of increasing responsibility across client-focused teams, including Vice President, Client Success; Director, Training and Development; and Manager, Negotiations Department.
Nat is passionate about helping people with the financial literacy and education needed to achieve financial freedom and peace of mind by getting, and staying, out of debt.
Beyond her dynamic role at NDR, Nat channels her passion for supporting and empowering underserved communities through extensive volunteerism across numerous nonprofits, including the nonprofit she co-founded, Inspiring Youth for Success (IYFS), New Women New Yorkers and CommonBondz, as well as industry organizations, including being on the Advisory Council for The American College of Financial Services’ Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality, and an executive board member for the American Association for Debt Resolution, where she is at the forefront of efforts to regulate and elevate the debt settlement industry.