Quarterly Review: Behind the Scenes of My Biggest Lessons of Q3

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Nov 13, 2025

Dive into a rollercoaster of reflections as the host recounts a chaotic family vacation that turned miraculous. Discover the unexpected beach house offer that shifted the trip's trajectory and the power of unplugging for mental clarity. Explore lessons on accepting challenges, making timely decisions with limited information, and the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. Plus, insights from recent masterminds and the importance of authentic connections in business. Change is afoot, and this journey is packed with valuable takeaways!

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From Hotel Chaos To Beach House Miracle

Jasmine's Santa Barbara hotel booking was chaotic and felt like a spring-break nightmare with no available upgrades.
A friend's last-minute offer of her Montecito beach house turned the trip into a restorative miracle for Jasmine and her family.

INSIGHT

Unplugging Expands Possibility

Unplugging created space for energetic recalibration and a bigger vision to emerge for Jasmine.
The beach house experience signaled a step-up moment that expanded her sense of what's possible.

ADVICE

Prep Early And Pace Launches

Start prepping weeks in advance when adding six extra hours of work weekly to an already full schedule.
Slow growth strategically when demand outpaces your operational capacity.

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This is one of my favorite episodes to create each quarter because it's a chance to reflect on what worked, what flopped, and what moved the needle in my business.

In this Q3 “Laying Bricks” episode, I share the behind-the-scenes of July through September 2025—including a vacation that went wildly wrong… until it turned into a total miracle.

From beach house surprises to tough team decisions, I’m breaking down the mindset shifts, business moves, and real-life lessons that are helping me build—brick by brick—the future I’m chasing.

If you’re in a season of change, trust me: this one’s for you.

Click >>PLAY<< to hear all of this and:

[00:01] Discover why I document the behind-the-scenes decisions that shape my business trajectory.

[00:45] How a chaotic, overcrowded hotel nearly ruined our family trip—and what happened next.

[03:40] How an unexpected offer transformed our vacation (and my mindset).

[05:15] Why waking up in a dream-like beach house felt like divine intervention.

[06:25] Why our biggest breakthroughs often come when we surrender control.

[07:20] How this vacation miracle mirrors entrepreneurship (and why we need to stay flexible).

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