Entrepreneurship & Community Building Expert; Co-Founder of Rising Tide Society; USA Today Bestselling Author of "Built to Belong" & "Gutsy"

Annapolis, MD, USA
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Natalie Franke Biography

Natalie Franke is an entrepreneur, author, and community builder whose career centers on the belief that collaboration is more powerful than competition. Franke graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in visual studies, focusing on the science of seeing to explore how the brain interprets the world and how experiences shape perception of art and imagery. She established a multi-six-figure photography business before shifting her focus to community advocacy within the creative entrepreneurship sector.

Franke co-founded Rising Tide Society to address the need for community among creative entrepreneurs. As a wedding photographer, she recognized the challenges of building a business in isolation and sought to create a supportive network. Rising Tide Society expanded into a global community for creatives, with more than 75,000 members and hundreds of monthly meetups worldwide. The organization, founded on the principle of community over competition, was later acquired by HoneyBook, where Franke served as chief evangelist. In this role, she cultivated a resilient community, launched the "Independent Business" podcast, and advocated for independent business owners.

Franke's professional journey has been shaped by significant personal experiences, including a diagnosis of a benign brain tumor, neurosurgery, and challenges with infertility. These experiences influenced her perspective on courage and resilience, informing her work as a speaker and author. Her story offers audiences an authentic perspective on perseverance in entrepreneurship and community building.

Franke is a USA Today bestselling author known for the books "Built to Belong" and "Gutsy." "Built to Belong: Discovering the Power of Community Over Competition" explores how fostering relationships can help individuals rise above competition and comparison. "Gutsy" serves as a guidebook for uncovering courage and making an impact. Franke has been recognized as a two-time finalist for Woman of the Year by Salesforce and The Hustle.

Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, NPR, and Bustle. Franke serves at Flodesk, supporting a global community of nearly 100,000 small business owners. Through her writing, speaking, and advocacy, Franke provides insight into entrepreneurship, community building, and personal resilience for leaders and business owners across industries.

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