
Episode #25
25: From Wing Woman to Hockey Life: Bunnies, Big Moves, and Building a Purpose with Natalie Weyers
Today I am sitting down with Natalie Weyers, all the way from Calgary (and yes, we did have to navigate quite the time difference to make this one happen)! Natalie is the fiancée of Calgary Flames goalie Devin Cooley, and from the very first minute of our conversation I just absolutely loved her energy and everything she is doing both on and off the ice. Natalie's story is one that so many of us in this life will relate to: giving up career opportunities, navigating long distance, moving across borders with a remote job, and just figuring it out as you go. But what really drew me to Natalie is the way she has carved out something truly meaningful for herself here in Calgary through her work with Parachutes for Pets and the absolutely adorable Tito's Treasures program, which came to life because of her very famous seven year old mini lop bunny, Tito, who I have to say might just be the most well known bunny in the NHL right now. This one had me smiling from start to finish and I think it will do the same for you! Did something in this conversation I had with Natalie resonate with you? I'd love to hear about it, so let us know over on Instagram, @wereinonepod , and we'll see you back soon for another hard-hitting episode! Just some of the highlights you'll hear: How Natalie ended up as a wing woman at a bar in Milwaukee and walked away with a whole new life she never saw coming What it really felt like to pass up stable career opportunities in Wisconsin to follow this life, and why she has zero regrets at all The drive to Calgary that involved a drunk driver, a semi truck full of exploding whipped cream cans, two flat tires, and Tito in the back of a police car in Canmore What Tito's Treasures is, how it came to life, and why small animals like rabbits are so often misunderstood as starter pets How Devin's now viral quote turned into a fundraiser that raised around $70,000 for Parachutes for Pets The career challenge nobody talks about when you are with a pro athlete, and why identity and purpose matter so much more than people on the outside realize What Devin's pregame routine actually looks like and why Natalie takes the dog to the park and disappears for a few hours on game days How Natalie handles reading comments about her fiancé online and why being a goalie's partner comes with its own very specific brand of fan opinions The question people ask her constantly that she would love to never hear again Why Natalie and Devin are waiting until 2028 to get married, and the Michigan estate venue that might just be the one LINKS: Natalie's Instagram & TikTok Devin's Hockey Profile Parachute for Pets Website & Instagram Tito's Treasures Tito's Instagram Calgary Flames Foundation Calgary Humane Society AARCS Calgary

