The Bestola Mission

Common People for Common Good

We don’t have all the answers — but through real connections, authenticity and vulnerability, we’ll navigate it together. And along the way, we might just make the world a little friendlier.

Rooted in Reflection

Lessons from a Month in Mexico

I was fortunate to spend an entire month back home in Mexico. I returned to Chicago with so much more than I left with.

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The Bestola Story

What’s Bestola

Bestola embodies the strength and legacy of Bestola Collective’s founder, Jen’s two grandmothers, Bess and Bartola.

There’s a lot of noise out there. A constant pressure to perform, to look the part, to have it all together. We’re here to buck that narrative.

Life is messy. And we’re not afraid to talk about it. The doubts. The struggles. The moments that don’t make the highlight reel.

No fluff. No facades. Just raw, honest conversations for those who crave redefining what thriving really looks like.

Welcome to Bestola Collective

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We’re practicing what we preach.

Our founder, Jen, has dedicated her career to helping businesses lead authentically in their operations. She’s also put words to action by giving back to her hometown, Chicago, through political advocacy.