Do you have a sweet tooth, Hustler?! If so, I have a treat for you: a jam-packed interview I had with my friend Ken Westgaard on The OMG I’m Launching Podcast. Whether you’re a seasoned webinar host or haven’t launched your product or service yet, you’re going to be taking notes during this episode. Click play to hear all the goodies! Speaking of goodies.. I’m a HUGE fan of helping my homies (aka YOU!) believe your impossible dreams are possible… and this year, I have a new way to do that. If yo...
Jan 14, 2021•39 min
Wondering what content you should create on Instagram Reels? Get your notebook out, my friend, because you’re about to take some major notes during this episode! Click play to learn 5 prompts for Instagram Reels to get engagement TODAY. If you’re ready to capture your followers’ attention and educate, entertain, or empower them using Instagram Reels, you’re in for a treat. I just created an Instagram Reels Checklist that will walk you through how to record, edit, and post your first Reel so that...
Jan 12, 2021•20 min
Are you ready to talk money, honey? Today’s guest is Rachel Cruze , a two-time #1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show. Her brand new book, Know Yourself, Know Your Money: Discover WHY You Handle Money the Way You Do and WHAT to Do About It is out NOW and we can’t wait to share tangible takeaways with you. >>Our goal for this interview is for you to understand why you handle money the way you do to create a serious-life change that lasts… in your...
Jan 07, 2021•38 min
A lot of us like the idea of setting goals, but either aren’t sure what goals are attainable, or know what we want to achieve but are not sure of how to get there. *If either of these sound like you, listen up Buttercup!* >>Goal-setting is one of the most important parts of business because if you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll never know when you arrive.<< In this episode, you’ll hear from REAL business owners who know where they’re going but are not sure how to get there, as...
Jan 05, 2021•40 min
As a total nerd at heart, I tend to let the numbers speak for themselves when making major decisions for my business or for my podcast. That’s why when I saw that a conversation I had on the Product Boss Podcast was one of the most downloaded of the year, I had to re-air it for new listeners of the Jasmine Star Show! This episode was originally aired with the title Using Instagram to Sell Your Products (on a $12 budget!) and boy, is it tactical! I KNOW you’re going to love this one just as much ...
Dec 31, 2020•44 min
Are you comfortable enough with yourself to design your brand as a direct expression of YOU? I hope so Buttercup, because no one can do what you do like you do it… and that’s perfect. In this episode, I dive into an interview with Laura Belgray, founder of the Talking Shrimp , and we discuss getting paid to be YOU. Laura and I want to challenge you to go out and be YOU on social media. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable and messy. I can’t wait to see your lives explode all over your accounts. Go o...
Dec 29, 2020•43 min
When I first started my business, I did not have the kind of confidence I have today. In fact, that’s one of the reasons I love coaching calls with Social Curator members, because I love hearing where everyone is at and encourage them in any way I can. There is nothing I believe in more than teaching what I’ve learned, tested and tried to other business owners hustling hard to make their dreams a reality. So if you’re telling yourself maybe this isn't for me after all ... I am here to tell you t...
Dec 28, 2020•41 min
For years, my husband JD & I were determined to start our family through adoption. We were sooooo ready to will our experience as parents into existence but we had no idea the years of heartache and longing we would endure until we got there. >>In February of 2020, we were finally placed with our healthy, happy, and beautiful baby girl, Luna Sol.. And this episode is an audio journey of that experience.<< It originally aired just a few months into the year and as a celebration of...
Dec 24, 2020•56 min
I don’t know about you, but in the beginning of every year I am completely obsessed with the idea of being productive in my life and business. I get new notebooks, create a vision board, color-code my Google Calendar… all in anticipation for this year being the best one yet in terms of my productivity. >>If you’re like me, then this episode is coming at a great time… Because I’m going to teach you how to create a productivity map to ACTUALLY achieve your goals in 2021!<< In this epis...
Dec 22, 2020•21 min
I have a question for you, friend… >>Do you prioritize your communication in your business, or are you ignoring email, not answering DM’s, and inadvertently communicating what you care about?<< *If you’re not putting communication at the top of your list, listen up!* Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk-show host, and a communications and social dynamics expert. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why effective communication is crucial to a successful business Ho...
Dec 17, 2020•53 min
Are you properly showing your worth to your ideal client on social media? *Don’t worry Buttercup, I gotchu!* Today’s episode is a recording from an amazing coaching session I hosted with members of my membership, Social Curator . In this conversation, you’ll hear me answer the following questions: “Social Media opens the door to the conversation, how do we qualify people to be customers?” “How do I reach my ideal client and show them my worth?” “When thinking about marketing, how do I find peopl...
Dec 15, 2020•38 min
If you have a membership, have considered starting a membership, or are a part of one you probably know that the most difficult part of a business membership is constantly creating content. *In fact...isn’t that the struggle in ANY business?!* >>For Social Curator , my team and I are always creating issues, posts, and articles for our members and this is exactly how, over the years, we developed a system for consistently generating content.<< And guess what? I’m going to share it wit...
Dec 10, 2020•55 min
Friend, I’m about to drop a little *somethin’ something’* that miiiiight make you uncomfortable. Are you ready? >>Adversity in your life isn’t a bad thing… In fact, difficulties and hard times can be the thing that makes you successful.<< In today’s podcast episode, I give you a kick-in-the-pants real talk about why adversity is a GOOD thing in hopes that it will give you the fuel to keep pushing toward your dreams. So if you’re ready for an end of the year pep talk and live Q+A, cli...
Dec 08, 2020•25 min
I’m going to say something that might ruffle a few feathers: Black Economists Matter. My guest today, a black economist herself, is going to explain why. Anna Gifty is an emerging researcher, entrepreneur, speaker, and writer from Ghana and Maryland. She is one of the co-founders of The Sadie Collective , the only non-profit organization addressing the pipeline and pathway problem for Black women in economics, finance, and policy. My interview with Anna is POWERFUL, my friend. In this conversati...
Dec 03, 2020•51 min
Do you want to get 10,000 followers on Instagram? *Okay, I’ll twist your arm!* Recently, my team and I created a brand new Social Curator Instagram account on August 28th, 2020. By October 26th, just a couple days shy of the 2 month mark, our brand new account hit 10,000 followers on Instagram… And the exact strategies that got us to this milestone are what I’m going to pass on to you in this episode. In this episode, you’ll learn: 3 steps to prepare your account for new followers How to choose ...
Dec 01, 2020•29 min
I use a daily To Do list to keep track of what’s important in my business, and today you’ll learn how to do the same. In this episode, you’ll hear me answer the following questions from business owners in Social Curator: “How do I prioritize what's important in my business?” 24:45-39:20 “I have a Facebook Group with over 100 members… How do I get them to purchase paid content?” “How do I get organized in my business and tackle my mile-long todo list?” “Where are marketing dollars best spent?” I ...
Nov 25, 2020•44 min
I've seen my business and the businesses of those in Social Curator grow the most and the fastest as a result of collaborating, so I'm a huge fan of creating win-wins for everyone involved. Because I’m a huge fan of this method, today I want to teach you EXACTLY how to find people to collaborate with to benefit YOUR business. In this episode, I will teach you how to implement these three steps to find someone to collaborate with: Make a list of 5-10 types of businesses that are working with your...
Nov 24, 2020•11 min
You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works —and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years. I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom. If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!
Nov 19, 2020•37 min
I'm the type of person who over-thinks over-thinking. I lay in bed at night unable to sleep because I'm making lists of things to do (grocery lists, email lists, to-do lists, people-to-hug lists) , and finding ways to continue following my dreams. >>But sometimes thinking gets in the way living and this causes my brain to succumb to stress and lethargy.<< In light of this, JD and I carve time in our calendars to just be. We share a Google calendar and block out days for resting and c...
Nov 17, 2020•11 min
Friend, whether your sales slow down while people vacation during the summer or after the holiday season passes in January, every business goes through slow seasons. ...But not being busy doesn’t mean you should stop posting on social media! >>In fact, slow seasons are a GREAT time to test, experiment and create systems for your social media planning.<< Along with what to do in slow seasons, in this Q+A you’ll also hear me answer questions on: Should I pre-schedule posts on Instagram...
Nov 12, 2020•24 min
Friend, prepare your heart because in this episode I’m about to geek out about business and get into high level strategy for small business owners! *Are you intrigued yet?* Today, I’m going to walk you through Social Curator’s biggest launch...not just to talk about bottom line promotional revenue, but to talk vulnerably about what we did to grow, even when things weren’t going our way. >>I’m sharing the behind the scenes of our biggest launch because I hope you can learn from our mistakes...
Nov 10, 2020•45 min
Today on the podcast I’m letting you in on a FIRE Q+A I did after my live class last month, How to Plan, Create, and Execute a Month of Social Media Posts in One Day. These business owners in ALL different industries asked the best questions! >>Even if you’re not in the same industry as these entrepreneurs, the foundational business principles will still apply.<< I had the most fun working with them one on one to help them solidify their strategy to market their business, and I just ...
Nov 05, 2020•22 min
Friend, have you ever had a bad day as an entrepreneur? *I know, that should have been framed as a rhetorical question!* >>The truth is, you can’t own a business without having bad days.<< At the time of this recording, I had just FRIED my beloved MacBook Pro and I opened with my advice for how to handle the bad days that inevitably hit us as business owners. In fact, this episode even contains a different mindset shift I have NEVER shared on the podcast… Without further ado, click p...
Nov 03, 2020•28 min
Have you ever considered starting a podcast to market your business? Not only am I the host of the Jasmine Star Show, but I have found that doing 6-8 podcast interviews per month has grown both the Jasmine Star and Social Curator brands immensely. >>If you love listening to podcasts, chances are you know podcasts are a great way to get your name out into the world, even if it’s only through a listener’s headphones.<< If you’ve ever thought podcasting could be for you, you are in for ...
Oct 29, 2020•51 min
Are you finding yourself hustling hard, spinning your wheels and doing the work but still aren’t seeing results? Then this episode is for you, friend… it just might be your mindset. >>Today, we’re doing something we’ve NEVER done before: a podcast interview mash-up!<< I do about 8-10 podcast interviews per month with incredible business owners and today, you’re about to hear 3 separate audio clips from 3 recent podcast interviews I did that center around 3 crucial things I had to bel...
Oct 27, 2020•15 min
Are you finding yourself unexpectedly homeschooling your children for the first time due to COVID-19? Or maybe you’re wondering how to foster creativity in your kids? >>Either way, you are going to *LOVE* today’s podcast episode. It’s very special because my special guest is my mom, Millie Juarez!<< My podcast team and I decided to bring my mom on the podcast to discuss why she chose to homeschool me and my siblings, and how she was able to foster creativity and make gritty entrepren...
Oct 22, 2020•42 min
Want to know my favorite part of the week? Okay, second favorite part… I can’t put work above my morning singalongs with baby Luna. But my SECOND favorite part of the week is definitely hosting Ask Me Anything sessions on Facebook Live every Wednesday. *I mean, who doesn’t love getting to hang out with other business owners, get questions answered and have FUN?!* What you’re about to hear is one of those very sessions, where I answer questions on: How to get engagement on Facebook Building momen...
Oct 20, 2020•33 min
Algorithm... Photos... Engagement... BOO! Did I scare you?? Let’s *creep* it real: posting on social media for your business can be scarier than seeing a ghost on Halloween. What do you even post about? What can you say that hasn’t been said before? And for goodness sake… how do you use Halloween to market your business? >>Friend, this short, jam-packed (with both tips and puns) episode, is going to teach you how to show up on social media and watch your followers get *batty* excited about...
Oct 15, 2020•18 min
Recently, I was invited to Keynote at ManyChat Conversations 2020 , the #1 virtual event showcasing winning tactics to bulletproof your business during an economic meltdown…. And that is what you’re going to hear in today’s episode. *It was truly an honor to be speaking on the same stage as respected business trailblazers and industry experts!* In this episode, you’ll hear me have a blast speaking about: Marketing strategy Branding tips How to create content created specifically for your ideal c...
Oct 13, 2020•39 min
I have a couple questions for you... Do you ever get in a funk, exhausted from posting and putting yourself out there? How about getting the confidence to put your personality into your business? I had a *funny* feeling these questions might resonate with you, friend! >>Well, today is your lucky day Buttercup because you get to listen in on business owners just like you, who through a 1:1 coaching session exclusive for Social Curators, asked me these pressing questions and more.<< Y’...
Oct 08, 2020•45 min
