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October 1, 2024 47 mins

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One text, one Christmas tree, and two lives forever altered.

Rewind five years. Julia was a college sophomore starting a brand new internship at a nonprofit, and Cat was her supervisor. The first time their stars would cross at a significant transition point in their lives. 

Both high achievers quickly ascended the professional ladder, securing six-figure salaries at 22 and 24 due to their relentless drive and commitment to excellence.

But, once they landed at the top, they found the growth opportunities were scarce - it turns out there's just not as much room to climb when you're already sitting at the peak.

Back to the Christmas tree. Strolling among the spruces and the firs, Julia received the text that would set in motion a whole new world of possibilities.

“Hey, heard you just quit your job. I’m quitting too. Do you want to start a business together?”

A few years – and a whole lot of life later – and the future has never looked brighter. With a successful consulting business under their belts, fantastic clients and missions they adore, and plenty of time for friends, family, and travel – Cat & Julia are the poster women for nonprofit consulting done right. And with new opportunities exploding in the sector, their new venture is laser-focused on helping others transform their nonprofit careers into thriving consulting businesses.

You can find them featured in Motherly, BlogHer, Canvas Rebel, Thrive Global, Bonterra, NonprofitHub, Virtuous, Keela, DonorDock, Bloomerang, and other publications.

HOSTED BY: Justyna Kedra (@thisisjustyna)

PRODUCED BY: Janusz Kedra

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