I’m for growth over comfort, faith over fear, and journeys over destinations. Through my work in content creation, television, and one-on-one life coaching, I help people empower themselves to lead happier, healthier & more purpose-driven lives.

- Natalie

Nattie up North, which was just the name of my personal Instagram handle, started to become a “thing” in 2018 when the digital content I was making for fun began to grow a following. I soon realized that, while it was unplanned, I now had a platform. I vowed to do with it work I believe in.

Today I live in Finland with my husband and three step children. I’m enjoying my journey & am humbled to say I’ve never felt more fulfilled, empowered, resilient & just plain happy. Tools I’ve used along the way include: centering on purpose, faith, community, outdoor adventure, solo travel, service, entrepreneurship, self-care, chasing fears, and slowing down to enjoy all the little, beautiful & delicious parts of life. *I’m passionate about helping others do the same.*

So, what do I do?!

While I wear many hats, each is just a different angle at the work I love: supporting people along their journey to live better lives.

In addition to running my digital platforms, I’m a Host & Producer on the television show Due North Outdoors, as well as a Master-Certified Professional Life Coach (MCPC) focusing in: purpose & direction, health & wellness, habits, relationships & communication, and faith-based coaching. I’m a certified yoga & prenatal yoga instructor, and a fitness instructor in training. I also write for publication, lead seminars & appear on various podcasts + shows.

How I got here:

I’ve worked as a Writer & Editor at a women’s lifestyle magazine, in Media Relations for the Minnesota Wild (NHL), and in the corporate world in Human Resources & Project Management. More recently, I was a member of Major League Fishing’s on-screen talent, and I produced, directed & hosted the series “Covering Water.” I have bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and English and have acquired various certifications in coaching and holistic health & wellness.

Natalie Dillon a.k.a. Nattie up North looks out the window during winter. — Hobbies

I love all things outdoors, including hiking, foraging, fishing, biking & cross-country skiing among other things. I volunteer as an Emergency Response Team Lead with the nonprofit organization IOCC and help run social media channels for my home church. I played 16 seasons of competitive ice hockey and still try my best to train like an athlete! I value faith, food, travel, holistic health, reading, organizing, history + culture, time with family + friends, helping people achieve their goals & any opportunity to meet people or try something new.

And finally, some fun facts…

01.

I can recite lines from the Lord of the Rings in Elvish. Yes, I took heat for this in Junior High. No, it did not stop me.

02.

I have approximately 40 scars on my heart - literally! I was diagnosed with a heart condition in high school and again in adulthood, but after undergoing an amazing medical procedure for the second time, I am now fully healed.

03.

I’ve always been a lover of quality food. But my ability put down meals also earned me the unfortunate nickname “disposal” in college.

04.

I was terrified of public speaking for years! It wasn’t until completing formal training & doing it professionally that I finally got comfortable with it.

05.

When I start giggling, I can’t stop. I’ve been known to have uncontrollable, teary laugh-attacks everywhere from school, to the dinner table, to the quiet pews of church.