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Natalie Parmenter - Founder, Primary Focus

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Release Date: 04/18/2025

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Today we’re joined by Erin Santos-Primis and Blair Primis, a powerhouse duo. Erin is a nonprofit leader and founder of the Isabella Santos Foundation, where she’s turned personal tragedy into millions raised for pediatric cancer research. Blair brings two decades of experience in brand building, marketing leadership, and business development, with a reputation for helping companies grow with creativity and clarity. Together, they bring heart, grit, and vision to every project—and they’re our guests today on The @Work Podcast -- --

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Today we’re joined by Natalie Parmenter, founder of Primary Focus—a resource hub helping parents support their child’s learning with simple, research-backed strategies. A former kindergarten teacher with a master’s from Johns Hopkins, Natalie now shares practical tips on school readiness, early literacy, and more through her YouTube channel, newsletter, workshops, and 1:1 coaching.

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