A Personal Milestone—and What’s Coming in Q3

Jun 24, 2025

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Hey Hero!

This week marks a huge milestone for my family: my son (our youngest) is graduating from high school! As I watch him cross that stage, I can’t help but reflect on the journey that brought us here. After homeschooling him in English and Spanish for 11 years, watching him thrive in traditional school has been incredibly rewarding. Bilingual education wasn’t just an academic choice—yes, having more languages opens more doors. But we really wanted our kids to build meaningful relationships with all of their grandparents, across cultures and languages.

Homeschooling wasn't easy, but working as a translator from home gave me the flexibility to earn an income while being present for my kids. As they grew more independent, I expanded into interpretation, serving my community through medical, legal, and community assignments. Every step of the way, I’ve built a business around what matters most: language, family, and freedom.

Now, as we step into a new season, I’m getting ready to launch something exciting to help more bilingual professionals build steady income with the skills they already have.

Details coming soon (hint: it involves popcorn). Thank you for being part of this journey—and here’s to the milestones we get to share.

To your success,

Catharine

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