Pulling the docks out today...

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Natasha reflects on pulling the docks out at the lake house and what changing seasons can teach us about knowing when to close a chapter, reset, and make room for what comes next.

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Our Airbnb Had Ants. Then HE Showed Up. 😳

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Ants, a cockroach, and a midnight hotel scramble nearly derailed Self-Made’s CEO retreat in Chicago. Jess shares 5 lessons on staying calm, pivoting fast, and keeping the mission intact when the plan falls apart.

Jax took a hit and taught me everything about recovery

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After Jax takes a hard football hit and needs time to recover, Natasha connects the lesson to business: true recovery requires rest, support, and systems strong enough to keep things moving when you step away.

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Whatever You Do… Don’t Blink. 🥹 No One Warns You!

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Jess moves one son back to college while a grandbaby moves in, and realizes how fast life changes. Her lesson for business: stop waiting for the “right time” and build for the season that’s coming.

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Back to school hit different this year

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Back-to-school routines remind Natasha why structure creates freedom. With the boys settled and her A-team handling the backend, she can focus fully on teaching, students, and the work that matters most.

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The People Who Grow With You Are Everything

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Jess celebrates 30+ years of friendship and two 50th birthdays, then connects the lesson to business: longevity requires evolution, and the right people grow with you instead of asking you to stay the same.

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