About the Team
Natalie Spoozak
Author, President & Founder
Natalie has had a long career in marketing and corporate communications, investor relations and fund development, always helping her clients sell something, invest in something or raise funds for something.
She is the mother of 4 children. Among the many motherhood jobs, filling their tummies with healthy, tasty foods was hard with never-ending school work, soccer games, swimming and piano lessons, play dates and PTA meetings (times four) to worry about. With her children all now (mostly!) grown, Natalie is focusing her efforts on her company, LightBulb Publishing, with an avid desire to inspire young parents and their children to lead healthier, more active and happy, caring lives,… one letter at a time !
Kristen Gaudet, B.Sc.,
Partner, Registered Dietitian
Kristen has had the privilege of teaching and counselling families and individuals over the past 27 years as a registered dietitian, health promoter and coach. Kristen Gaudet has consistently seen the positive impact that good nutrition and exercise have on individuals and families. As a past marathon runner, she understands the importance of fuelling our bodies with the right foods to maximize energy levels. And as a mother of 3 children, Kristen is constantly challenged with making foods both fun and nutritious to accommodate evolving food habits. Kristen is passionate about educating families to make healthier food choices. She is rewarded daily by seeing the positive impact good food can make on a person and on a family.
Madeleine Hutchison
Early Childhood Education Specialist
Maddie has an Honours Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Child, Youth and Family from the University of Guelph and a Master of Early Childhood Studies from Ryerson University. She has years of experience in the care and early learning of children and has assisted in the development of curriculum in the classroom. In the implementation and creation of programs, she has creatively used emergent curriculum and current pedagogy. Madeleine is extremely passionate and dedicated to supporting Early Childhood Educators, children’s rights and improving the lives of young children.
Julianne Waller
Illustrator, Yummy Yummy In My Tummy
Julianne (Juli) Waller is an illustrator, mixed-media artist and graphic designer residing in Stratford Ontario. Her numerous illustration credits include: Lark Books, Toronto Life Magazine, the Bieber-iffic map of Stratford, Green Communities Canada, Where Toronto Magazine, American Express, Canadian Tire, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Community Foundations Canada and numerous other editorial projects and private commissions world-wide. She always has a pen or a mouse (or both!) in her hand.