Real talk: our team is all about working smarter, not harder. *Are you down to do the same?* If so, this episode is for you because it’s all about a new type of content you can create that doesn't require more work: Instagram Guides! In this “Ask Me Anything” session on Facebook Live, I share how to leverage Instagram Guides to serve your audience, as well as answer questions about repurposing them to other platforms, creating content while looking at the ‘big picture,’ and more. I know you’re g...
Oct 18, 2021•25 min
You know what a LOT of business owners I coach have in common? They HATE sales. Can you relate? Does the word “sales” put a bad taste in your mouth or does the thought of selling make your palms sweat? If so, you’re not alone! >>But here’s the thing: if you own a business, selling is just a part of life… no matter how much we may dislike it.<< That’s why I recently taught an important class on Facebook Live where I taught you 4 sales strategies to help you sell on social media WITHOU...
Oct 14, 2021•32 min
Did you know that Pinterest isn’t just for dinner recipes, workout tips and home decor inspiration, but rather an extremely powerful business tool?! *I know, I know… we’ve been duped!* But really friend, so many business owners lack the understanding and knowledge that Pinterest is on the most popular and most powerful search engines on the web and chances are, your ideal client is using it. >>That’s why I invited my guest today, Kate Ahl, to come on the podcast and break down what Pintere...
Oct 12, 2021•42 min
Are you wondering if you should have multiple social media accounts for different brands for businesses? *If so, this episode is for you!* You’re about to hear a recording from the Q+A portion of a class we hosted a couple of months ago, How to Plan, Create, and Execute a Month of Social Media Posts in One Day . Some of the questions I answer are: I have two businesses, how do I merge the two on one social media account? How often should you go live? Should you post the same thing on multiple pl...
Oct 07, 2021•29 min
Does your business ever feel like it’s running you instead of you running it ? *Yea, friend, I’ve been there.* For years, my business felt so inefficient that it seemed to be happening TO me. >>It wasn’t until I took control and started establishing better systems that I felt the freedom of business ownership.<< If you’ve been feeling the same way, in this quick + tactical episode I’m going to give you 3 things I did to establish a better workflow for my business. Click play to disco...
Oct 05, 2021•7 min
Y’all, are you ready to lean into a hard topic of conversation with the most empathetic and understanding guest? *Let’s do this!* >>Erica Courdae is a 20-year veteran of the beauty industry, salon owner, and DEI coach and consultant and today, she is going to teach us how to be more inclusive leaders in our businesses.<< *Yes - I just said she’s in the beauty industry AND a diversity coach. This Queen wears a lot of crowns!* But as a DEI coach, Erica is dedicated to creating a nonjud...
Sep 30, 2021•31 min
Have you ever had someone rip you off? I have… in fact, I’m having it happen right now. >>But I’m choosing to believe everything happens FOR me and not TO me… and that’s how I’m able to *bless and release* this experience.<< Today’s episode is a really juicy “Ask Me Anything” I hosted on Facebook Live in which I dive deep into this topic along with other questions from business owners just like you. Y’all, the business owners who hung out with us Live showed UP with amazing questions...
Sep 28, 2021•20 min
Believe it or not, you don’t have to be the best in your industry to be successful. In fact, for a very long time I knew that there were a lot of photographers who couldn't stand the fact that I was mediocre and I was getting awards for my work. They couldn't stand that I was charging a premium in a luxury market and they said, “She's not even that good. ” *And they were right! I WASN’T good!* But do you wanna know where our paths veered and mine continued to grow? I became really really good at...
Sep 23, 2021•22 min
You did it! You finally turned your passion into a business… But what if it isn’t profitable? I’ve seen this scenario play out time and time again, and it all comes down to one question: Are you willing to pursue your passion even if it's not profitable. There’s no right or wrong answer, friend. If yes, keep doing it. If no, keep doing it… but find another way to monetize. In today’s podcast episode, you’ll hear me coach a fellow business owner on this exact dilemma. You’ll also hear me answer q...
Sep 21, 2021•29 min
Do you batch your social media content? >>Batching is the act of grouping similar tasks together to complete them in the most efficient way possible.<< For years, the team and I have been batching content for mine and the Social Curator brands, and it has made a WORLD of a difference in our workflow. It takes so much less time to create content when you plan, organize, and create them at the same time! That’s why today I want to share with you a Facebook Live I hosted last week, wher...
Sep 16, 2021•29 min
Have you ever felt the fear of the unknown when wanting to make a change in your business? I know I have. I felt fear when I dropped out of law school. I felt fear when I became a photographer. I felt fear when I launched Social Curator . Despite how scared you may feel, I’m SO excited for you to step past it and into a career you’re excited about and aligned with. And that’s exactly what today’s episode is all about! My guest today is Ashley Stahl, counter-terrorism professional turned career c...
Sep 14, 2021•44 min
Ugh… Why is posting on social media SO HARD?! Do you find yourself thinking this every time you sit down to write a post? I feel you. It was hard for me, too, until the Social Curator Team and I came up with an EASY formula to write your captions. And, (get this!): we created an easy way to get your followers to engage with them! >>This chat from a recent Facebook Live is all about making posting on social media easier, faster, and more effective.<< Ready to dive in? Click play! You ...
Sep 09, 2021•30 min
Recently, I told JD that I felt burnt out. We are doing big things in our business, and that takes big energy to bring to fruition. >>As much as I wanted to continue to push forward towards our dreams, I knew I needed to take a break.<< Have you ever felt the same, but you continued to burn the candle at both ends? I’ve been there so many times. But over the years, I have learned to rest and not to quit. But here’s the thing, friend: I know what you’re thinking. ‘Jasmine, I don’t hav...
Sep 07, 2021•15 min
Oooooh friend, this episode is one for the books: I’m about to give you some *juicy* Instagram tips! *Are you as excited as Joey Tribianni is when he sees pizza?!* What you’re about to hear is a recording from a Q+A I did after my keynote presentation at the Manychat convention, Conversations . The business owners there asked such amazing questions about business, social media, and everything in between. There’s nothing I love more than giving practical advice to business owners like you, and I’...
Sep 02, 2021•18 min
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, overcommitted, and out of balance in your life or business (or both)? I have certainly experienced my fair share of feeling burnt out and unfulfilled, but I have great news, friend… >>You CAN take back your time, feel balanced (even in your busy life), AND not feel guilty about it!<< My guest today is Christy Wright , a #1 national best-selling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show, where she teaches on personal develop...
Aug 31, 2021•32 min
Want 3 no nonsense, no fluff, super specific things to do on social media TODAY to build your business in your spare time? I gotchu! Seriously.. If you have just 5 minutes to market your business on social media today, I’m going to share a recording from a Facebook Live I hosted in which I give you three actions to take to watch your audience begin engaging right before your eyes! You in? If so, click play! If you enjoyed this episode of the Jasmine Star Show, hit the subscribe button friend! Wh...
Aug 26, 2021•33 min
Here’s a question I get often and one I struggle to answer: “How do I get (and stay) consistent on social media?” If you’ve ever had this question, this episode is for you, friend. The answer to being consistent is actually quite simple, but it’s not the one you want to hear… I want to tell you that there’s a magic formula for consistency. I want to tell you that if you drink a green smoothie every morning, it will make showing up on social media easier. I want to tell you that meditating for 10...
Aug 24, 2021•16 min
Have you ever wanted to get personal on social media, but were afraid you’d make it *awkward*? Oh friend, I’ve been there too! >>It IS possible for you to be vulnerable online without making anyone uncomfortable… and the secret is for you to share from a scar, not a wound.<< In today’s podcast episode, you’ll hear me go into depth about how to do this in a coaching session I had with a few Social Curator users on everything from leveraging video in your business to getting personal o...
Aug 19, 2021•38 min
WARNING: I’m recording this podcast episode with a bit of a cold. But you know what? I’m still showing up because I am *dedicated* to serving you with everything I know on how to build a business! Today’s episode is a recording from a conversation I had with Alex Sanfilippo on Creating A Brand Podcast . Brand-building is one of my absolute favorite topics, and Alex is a wonderful interviewer. In our conversation, Alex and I discuss: How to do an audit of your day to make sure you are maximizing ...
Aug 17, 2021•43 min
In June of 2021, we decided to-- for the first time, and for one hour only --offer the Social Curator Forever Plan. The Forever Plan was a one time purchase of $1500 and it is all you would ever pay again for a standard Social Curator subscription. >>Today, I’m taking you on this journey to encourage you to chase your dreams, regardless of who says you can or who says you can’t.<< This episode explains why we offered the Forever Plan, the results we saw as a result of a small group o...
Aug 12, 2021•20 min
Want to know the difference between YOU and a 7 figure business owner? As you probably know after over 200 episodes of the Jasmine Star Show, we like to get tactical up in here. Years ago when I was first building my photography business and I was dreaming of being a 7 figure business owner one day, I used to wonder what set the ‘big’ entrepreneurs apart from the rest, why some people achieve astronomical levels of success and others don’t. Now, since investing in masterminds, speaking on stages...
Aug 10, 2021•17 min
Do you want to be seen, stand out, and make SALES on social media?! Last week, I hosted a Facebook Live chat in which I explained how to beat the algorithm and get your posts seen in order to turn your social media account into money-making machines. *I can’t WAIT for you to hear it!* Then, after the training I gave advice to business owners in all different industries on how to make their brand stand out among the rest. If you’re ready to dive in, click play! If you want to get even MORE advice...
Aug 06, 2021•33 min
In our last podcast episode , we discussed how to create social media content for your ideal client.. including tips for identifying who you’re speaking to and how to make your content feel tailor-made for THEM. So today, I’m sharing a coaching session I had with members of Social Curator workshopping this very topic with them! In this episode, you’ll hear me answer the following questions: I know my following likes stuff about ME but do I just talk about me and sprinkle work in? My clients rang...
Aug 05, 2021•48 min
Crickets. For the longest time, that’s all I heard after posting on social media. I put so much time and effort into saying what I thought everyone wanted to hear. And then…nothing. Can you relate? >>After months of writing, testing, and waiting, I finally discovered a method that changed everything: to just speak to ONE person.<< Guess what? This realization not only relieved pressure, but made it easier to know what to say! It’s much easier to connect in a one-on-one conversation t...
Aug 03, 2021•25 min
I have a question for you… have you ever been in a *funk*? >>As business owners, it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed and uninspired from time to time.<< We see it all the time inside the Social Curator Community , and we know that it can be a difficult, uninspiring place to be. This is why I randomly popped into the private Social Curator Community to teach you 7 of my best tips to get out of a funk FAST…. And that’s exactly what you’re going to hear today because it was too g...
Jul 30, 2021•20 min
What’s your Enneagram number? When I asked that question, I bet one of three things happened: 1. You instantly thought of your Enneagram number (and maybe even your wing, and what it means for your life and business) , 2. You thought, “Ugh, I need to take that test…” either again because it’s been awhile, or for the first time, or 3. You thought, “Ennea-what????” So which one are you?! The good news is, you are going to LOVE today’s episode whether you’re in camp 1, 2, or 3 because it’s with Ian...
Jul 29, 2021•36 min
Raise your hand if you’ve ever gone to create another IGTV video, blog post, podcast episode, newsletter or social media post and the well was empty. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. Am I the only one raising my hand?!?? (I bet not!) >>If you’re building a business, it is not a matter of *IF* you will experience a creative rut, but rather *WHEN* it will happen.<< I have been there before and I know I will be there again in the future, and listen: I know it sucks. As business owners, creativity ...
Jul 27, 2021•26 min
It’s a little embarrassing for me to admit, but I have a chip on my shoulder… and it surprisingly helps me in business. It may have started in grade school after breaking my leg and being told I can’t ride a bike... Maybe it started when people doubted me when I first started my photography career... Or, it may have started this morning in my cycle class…. >>Regardless of why I have the drive to not let other people’s opinions and estimations of me dictate what I can do, it’s helped propel...
Jul 23, 2021•7 min
If you’ve been tuning in for awhile, you know I like to deal it to you straight…. And that’s exactly what you’re going to hear in today’s coaching session with Social Curator members. *And my best tips for charging luxury prices? Yes, please!* In this episode, you’ll hear me answer the following questions: What kind of content can I create to differentiate myself and stand out as a political candidate? What would you put in place if you were facing the challenge of closing the deal with my clien...
Jul 22, 2021•48 min
As you may or may not know, I am often given the honor to speak at conferences, to masterminds, on podcasts and panels… and each time, my presentations are different based on the audience I’m speaking to. Today’s episode is one such conference--where I teach Park Lane Jewelry stylists how to build a personal brand on social media. In this keynote, you’ll learn: How social media has evolved...and how to change with it How to create a brand experience on social media The top 3 social media platfor...
Jul 20, 2021•56 min
