Buttercup, I cannot wait to get into this podcast episode with you! I joined the queen herself, Rachel Hollis, on her podcast Rise. She and I go deep talking about our shared background and having the audacity to dream despite what others might have told us. You’re going to hear all about how I changed from a dreamer to a doer the first time I picked up a camera… Was it perfect? Of course not! You better believe it was all sorts of sloppy, boo boo, because I had no idea what I was doing. * Googl...
Jan 14, 2020•46 min
What is your NICHE? I know that can be a scary + fancy word… *I mean how do you even pronounce it?* but when it comes to marketing, your business specificity is key. >> There are riches in niches, boo boo. << If you’re like me, the first thing I do when hiring someone or buying a product is read their bio or About Me section. In order for you to stick out in a saturated market, you have to become an authority based on personality, purpose, and promise of what you're going to deliver ...
Jan 09, 2020•24 min
What would happen if Facebook, Instagram & all other Social Media platforms ceased to exist? Boo is that not a WAKE UP CALL! Is your heart beating a little faster right now? * Mine sure is * I know this question sounds counter to all the tips and tricks I provide you guys. I’m a huge advocate of social media and I still am, but here’s the thing… >>We cannot be dependent on social platforms you don’t own.<< I am a massive believer in using my website to showcase my brand, to build...
Jan 07, 2020•21 min
Friends we’ve officially made it to 2020! Can you believe it!? I don’t know about you but I’m NERVCITED about this year, you know nervous + excited. *Yeah I made up a word because I’m gangster like that* This year holds so many possibilities, but if you don't know where you are headed, you'll never know when you arrive.... Or at least that's what my mom always told me. *She also said a lot of other quirky things like clean your room, it'll make Jesus happy. But as an adult, I've chosen to focus ...
Jan 02, 2020•25 min
As a very busy business owner this holiday season, you have a lot on your plate and there ain’t no time for mistakes! In this episode we dive into another coaching session with members of Social Curator and all the business mistakes I made when starting out. *Spoiler Alert* there’s plenty of them! So if you want to know what advice I would give 2010 Jasmine you’re going to want to tune in. I talk about how I learned: To invest in myself To give myself proper grace To ask the right questions To f...
Dec 31, 2019•42 min
The song It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year has been ringing in my ears! But it’s also an incredibly busy time of year, am I right?! The decorations need to go up, the presents need to be bought, the menus need to be prepared, the parties need to be attended, and all this in the midst of trying to promote your business. Here’s the thing I’ve learned over the years... in the midst of all this chaos it’s SO important to slow down and reflect. >> The holiday season is a time to reflect ...
Dec 24, 2019•31 min
Oh boo, I see you sinking lower into your seat as you read the title of this podcast. Instagram stories can be a scary thing! *This introvert gets it! That’s why I love me a good Instagram filter #realtalk* If you've been wondering whether or not you should use Instagram stories to relate to your followers and how to navigate the ever-changing algorithm, this episode is for you. So sit a little higher and enjoy.! >>Friend, stories are profoundly powerful<< Stories provide the opportu...
Dec 19, 2019•13 min
Want to know something I’m embarrassed to admit? I have suffered from depression for years and I used to never want to talk about it... like, stuff-it-in-a-shoe-box-and-shove-it-under-the-bed kind of embarrassment. Here’s the thing: I know I portray a dog petting, book reading, coffee drinking, JD loving life on social media but depression can be found in some of the most seemingly happy people you know. For many people the holiday season can be a really tough time. Maybe you've had a loved one ...
Dec 17, 2019•51 min
Are you ready to get your business to stand out? You have an amazing business that only YOU can uniquely bring into this world. So let’s get others to see that, Buttercup! In a recent coaching season, I invited business owners in Social Curator to ask me questions about how to best position their business in a competitive market. In this episode, we dive into three main areas: How to stand out in a saturated market What to do when your calendar isn't quite as full as you would like it with a ste...
Dec 10, 2019•31 min
It’s Giving Tuesday ya’ll! One of my FAVORITE times of the year! *cue the confetti because it’s going to be a party up in hurr* If you’re not familiar with it, Giving Tuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving that promotes a day of charitable giving. JD and I are involved with a few charities and one of those is Austin Angels. Austin Angels is an organization that walks alongside children in the foster care system and their families. Recently, I had an opportunity to speak to each of the nationa...
Dec 03, 2019•30 min
Ya’ll know that Norman Rockwell painting of the classy family around the Thanksgiving table? The one where the mom is holding a perfectly golden turkey and the dad is dressed in a suit beaming with pride. Growing up I went into every Thanksgiving with that picture in mind and let’s just say my family is known to have frozen turkey and clothing is optional. We are not your all American family. While our dinners never looked like what I imagined, I've learned to find gratitude in the mess of it al...
Nov 28, 2019•12 min
Have you ever wondered how to take better photos for Instagram? *I see you nodding your head, boo!* You’ve written an engaging caption but now it’s time to focus on taking a gripping photo that makes someone stop scrolling on their feed. You might be thinking: “ I’m too afraid to start posting on Instagram because my life is far from Instagram-worthy. ” Let me tell ya Buttercup, there’s no secret or code to starting, and even the most successful people’s lives are anything BUT Instagrammable . E...
Nov 26, 2019•41 min
Why is it that you so believe the message SHOOT FOR THE STARS and YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO when you’re a kid but as an adult you hide in the corner belittling your ability. *Boo boo, lock me up because I’m guilty as charged.* Let’s throw that negative mindset out like those stanky old sneakers sitting in your closet. I don’t want to catch you quietly dreaming but not taking action because of fear, doubt, or any of the arsenal of excuses you have lined up waiting to shoot at me. *...
Nov 21, 2019•13 min
We all know that change is inevitable. I mean, 15 years ago I was on track to become a lawyer! Could you imagine where all of us would be NOW? You’d be listening to someone else’s podcast…. Or maybe still mine but it would be a whooooole different ball game. In today’s podcast, we’re talking about PIVOTING your business with your passions. Maybe you are in the midst of that change now or maybe it is on the horizon *whether or not you can see it yet!*. Pivoting can look both big (like,you’re comp...
Nov 19, 2019•33 min
Where my procrastination friends at? You raising your hand or did you already hop off this podcast platform and start looking up dog videos? *you know that’s my kryptonite* You are not alone. Every single one of us procrastinate to some capacity. But here’s the thing... >>Procrastination is the highest form of selfishness.<< Yeah I said it, and I’m not backing down boo boo! Every minute you waste is robbing others from your greatest purpose. It’s robbing your friends, your partner, y...
Nov 14, 2019•29 min
Do you want to know the secret to making your brand UNFORGETTABLE in the eyes of your dream customer? Oh baby boo you better take out that pen and paper because you’re getting allllll the juicy details today. A brand is not defined by a business, but by the consumer's perception of the business. >>It is what somebody says about your business when you walk out of the room.<< When you make your audience feel happy, empowered, and educated they feel fulfilled. They turn into your RAVING...
Nov 12, 2019•38 min
It’s tempting to think your business will be lost in a sea of social media posts this holiday season. People are being sold to at every turn and they’re going to have to decide where to swipe their credit card. So how do you get your business to stand out amongst the rest of the juicy offers? If selling around the holidays feels like trying to make conversation at the dinner table with your awkward uncle… then boo, this episode is for you! >>The best way to combat the holiday stress is to ...
Nov 07, 2019•26 min
Have YOU ever felt like an imposter? Like I’m going to fake it until I make it and hope no one notices? Everyone struggles with imposter syndrome, the feeling that we aren’t good enough, in some way or another. *I’m right there with ya!* Symptoms of imposter syndrome include asking yourself: Who am I to do this when there are other people more qualified, richer, better looking, funnier, whittier and more popular? If you’re guilty of this, I want to shake that mindset up like a can of soda pop, b...
Nov 05, 2019•35 min
Raise your hand if you feel surrounded by hustlers who have their junk together? You know the ones, they’ve already planned and executed their perfect work day … for next week... while you’re over here still trying to finish making your first cup of coffee? The struggle is real, friend. It's tempting to think that some people can just do more with the time they're given. *But boo, that could not be further from the truth.* We all have the same ability to succeed and the same amount of hours each...
Oct 29, 2019•20 min
Life is full of choices. Little and small, personal and business, negative and positive. You can choose to feel misunderstood. You can choose to hide. You can choose to throw in the towel on your dreams. OR…. You can choose to believe your work will pay off. You can choose that your efforts are not in vain. You can choose that you are right where you are meant to be. You can choose to invite others into your story. The biggest choice though, is to decide to succeed. Friends, there is nothing mor...
Oct 24, 2019•10 min
There’s this beast that we all face on a daily basis... It’s one that’s always changing and leaves you confused and wanting to curl up crying on your bathroom floor. That beast... SOCIAL MEDIA. If you’re ready to get inside my head [*warning* that’s a scary place, trust me] and find out everything I know about social media then you’re in the right place! I spill it ALL in this interview with my sweet friend, Ed Mylett. In this episode, I’m going to teach you how to: Use consistency to build a re...
Oct 22, 2019•44 min
I often believe that we teach the thing we must learn and what people see is like a broken person trying to help other broken people. So here I am still learning myself and wanting to take you guys along in this wonderful journey! Let’s dive into another coaching session with three hustlin’ gangsters like yourselves. If you’ve ever had questions on speaking, branding or mindset shifts, this is the podcast for you! I can’t wait to hear what you take away! Boo, if you would like monthly business c...
Oct 15, 2019•26 min
Raise your hand if you’ve ever dealt with the haters out there. My arm is high in the air with you, friend! In this episode, join me as I tell you a story about when I literally handed my haters an excuse to trash me like an empty bag of Doritos. Boo, you are destined for something great, beautiful and strong as long as you stand in your purpose and don't let anybody get in the way of that. If you'd like to view the show notes with all of the links mentioned in this episode, you can read them &g...
Oct 08, 2019•10 min
Here’s something that might shock you: I’m a TOTAL introvert and my comfort zone is my arch nemesis. Can you relate? Baby boo, if it doesn’t come natural for you to own who you are and it’s hard for you to ask for what you want, this episode is for YOU! Talking to Lewis Howes got me thinking about the different ways I need to step into owning my life and asking for what I want, even though that is so uncomfortable for me to even THINK about doing. In this episode you’re going to learn: How to de...
Oct 08, 2019•33 min
What if I were to tell you the secret to Instagram is to stop growing? Hold up, put that car in reverse and back it up. Did I lose you already? Or are you still with me? You better still be with me, because boo this is going to radically change your world. Let’s get on the same page here. We think growing our Instagram will solve our monetization struggles. It only makes sense right? More followers equals more money? But my question to you is: >> Are you converting your followers to custom...
Oct 08, 2019•19 min
One of my favorite questions I often receive is, "What is it like to work with your husband?" Ya’ll know that he is the true conductor to this party train! I would go off the tracks without him. I am #blessed with a partner who believes wholeheartedly in me both in our personal and business lives! We dream with each other, push each other, support each other and there’s no one else I’d rather do it with. So when we decided to dedicate an Episode to our relationship you know I had to bring out th...
Oct 08, 2019•33 min
Friend, what are your burning business questions? I know you’ve got ‘em! Are you trying to figure out how to price your services? Is your product just not hitting right? Do you have a retention plan for your current customers? Do you have a product that’s not performing as well as you’d hoped, and you aren’t sure if you should scrap it and start over - or tweak it to make it more irresistible? In our second episode, join the party as we dive into questions from three business owners just like YO...
Oct 08, 2019•37 min
I can’t tell you how many times I second guessed starting a podcast. Have YOU ever had an idea that just sent fear straight down your spine? In my first ever podcast episode, *wow I still can’t believe I’m saying that!* my mentor James Wedmore challenges me to exchange fear for fun. I've learned how to give myself permission to have fun as I take on new challenges and learn a new skill. Are you ready to do the same? Let’s begin to pursue our passions and our purpose together! The future is a bla...
Oct 08, 2019•28 min
