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📣 Julia Unfiltered

“Resolutions” is a swear word in my house.

Not because I don’t believe in goals or growth or getting better.

But because every single January 1st for as long as I can remember, I’d set these big, lofty resolutions with all the pressure and fanfare of a rocket launch.

And every single January 11th? Crash and burn.

Like clockwork. January 11th was when I’d realize I’d already blown it, feel terrible about myself, and spend the rest of the year carrying around this low-level guilt about being a quitter.

Sound familiar?

But a few years ago - I think it was 2022 - something shifted.

I was sitting in October, looking at my calendar, and had this wild thought: What if I didn’t wait until January 1st?

What if I just… started now?

It felt almost rebellious. Like I was breaking some unspoken rule about when you’re “allowed” to think about the next year.

But here’s what happened when I gave myself permission to start early: it felt like practice instead of pressure.

Instead of building up this massive expectation that January 1st would magically transform me into a completely different person, I could test things out. Try on some goals and see how they felt. Were they too much? Too little? Actually doable?

It was like the difference between a dress rehearsal and opening night.

And now? October is my cue. As soon as we hit Q4, I know it’s time for what I call “Pre-Q1” planning. Because if we don’t start thinking about next year by early November, we’re screwed.

Halloween hits, and suddenly it’s holiday season. Thanksgiving prep, Christmas chaos, family visits, end-of-year deadlines.

Everyone’s still working, but let’s be honest - our brains are half-checked-out until January 2nd.

So why would we wait until January 1st, when we’re exhausted and overwhelmed, to make our biggest commitments of the year?

That’s like trying to plan a wedding during the reception.

This year, I’m giving you permission to start early too. To think about how you want to finish 2025 strong and what 2026 could look like - while you still have the mental space to actually think clearly.

Because “F” resolutions, right?

Let’s do something that actually works instead.

That’s exactly why the Future Proof Her Business Summit is happening October 20-22 - not January.

While everyone else is still in denial about how fast this year is flying by, we’re going to get ahead of it.

Three days to review, plan, and set ourselves up to finish strong and start stronger.

Because the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time? Right now.

Let’s make “Pre-Q1” your new favorite season.

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What's New

📰 Opportunities & Updates

Because some of my biggest opportunities came from sections exactly like this in other newsletters… so consider this my way of paying it forward!

Resources

• ​FREE Future-Proof Her Business Summit - Forget Resolutions! Finish 2025 Strong, Start 2026 Stronger. Cut the fluff, crush the overwhelm, and jumpstart 2026 with goals that stick. We’re working hard to make this super valuable, and you don’t want to miss it!

Grants

• ​Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 Grant - Complete any combination of two courses or virtual events (including recorded sessions) before December 10, 2025. US-based businesses only. Apply by December 10.
• ​Freed Fellowship Grant – U.S.-based small business owners can apply for a $500 monthly grant - no strings attached. Every applicant receives personalized business feedback and two months of free mentorship inside Freed Studio. Rolling monthly, apply by the last day of the month.

News

• ​5 Money Tasks Every Small Business Owner Should Automate in 2026 – Ready to make next year feel lighter and more organized? This new post breaks down five financial tasks you can (and should!) put on autopilot - from invoicing to expense tracking - so you can save hours each week and finally ditch money stress.

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📲 What’s Happening in GeekPack

All of this (and more!) is happening right now inside GeekPack.

🎥 Live Events & Resources

• [OCTOBER 20-22] Future-Proof Her Business Summit | Jumpstart 2026 - 3 days, 10 experts, 0 cost. Finish this year strong so you don’t stumble into the next one.
• [OCTOBER 30] Beyond Google: Get Your Clients (and Your Own Business) Found in ChatGPT - Want your site (and your clients’) to actually get found in the age of AI search? Join Marie for a practical, step-by-step session where she’ll break down how to make websites “ChatGPT-ready” without the tech overwhelm. You’ll walk away with a clear framework, a handy guide, and simple strategies to boost visibility fast.

✨ Member Win of the Week

Christine’s finding her groove and finally putting herself out there! 🙌 She’s moving past the “where do I even start?” phase, staying focused when ideas start to spiral, and actually finishing the projects that used to stall out. Here’s to momentum, confidence, and sharing the journey - messy bits and all. 💪

ChatGPT

💭 Viral ChatGPT Prompt of the Week

Before you plan 2026, you’ve got to step into the version of you who’s already crushing it.

Copy and paste this prompt into ChatGPT to meet your “Alter Ego CEO” - the version of you who’s confidently finishing 2025 strong and stepping into 2026 even stronger:

✨ Sometimes the best way to start strong… is to borrow a little confidence from your future self.

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