When layoffs started happening around them, Gabi and Natalie began thinking seriously about building something of their own.

Between them, they had years of experience leading accounting, tax, and financial operations for businesses of all sizes.

What they didn’t have yet was certainty.

Like many women stepping into consulting, they questioned whether they were truly ready to launch a business—even with decades of expertise behind them.

Instead of waiting for perfect clarity, they decided to start building anyway.

That decision changed everything.

While balancing full-time responsibilities, Gabi and Natalie steadily grew their network, built relationships, and created visibility around the kind of accounting and tax advisory work they wanted to be known for.

Passport helped them stop overcomplicating the process and focus on what actually mattered most:

Alignment.

Consistency.

And taking action before they felt fully ready.

As momentum grew, so did the business.

Today, the accounting and tax firm they co-founded has served more than 20 clients and generated more than $200K in consulting revenue—all while building the company alongside full-time careers.

And recently, their firm was named Best Accounting Firm in Reno.

But for Gabi and Natalie, the biggest win is deeper than recognition or revenue.

It’s the pride that comes from building something themselves—from the ground up—and watching it grow into a business with real momentum, real clients, and real impact.

What once felt uncertain now feels undeniable.