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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.

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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.

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Leadership

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Bigger Isn’t Always Better: The Leadership Trap of Mistaking Size for Growth

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5 Conversations to Have with Your Team Before Year-End

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The Hidden Cost of Being the Bottleneck (and How to Step Aside Without Losing Control)

The Hidden Cost of Being the Bottleneck (and How to Step Aside Without Losing Control)

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6 Subtle Ways You’re Undermining Trust With Your Clients Without Realizing It

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Life

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8 Ways to Reconnect With Your Inner Compass When You’re in a Life Slump

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The Unlock to The Best Version of Yourself? Spending Time Alone

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10 Signs You’re Growing (Even if it Doesn’t Feel Like It)

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Romanticize Your Real Life: The Power of Slowing Down and Finding Beauty in the Ordinary

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Relationships

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How to Coordinate a Successful Team Outing

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Not Everyone Needs Access: Redefining Openness Without Losing Yourself

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How to Set and Maintain Healthy Relationship Boundaries

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What Does Being a Good Friend Actually Mean?

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Well-Being

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7 Ways to Reclaim Your Senses This Summer

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My Personal Experience with Ketamine Therapy

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The Untold Truths About Navigating Menopause

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Is Disconnecting From Yourself the Root Cause of Burnout?

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