Have you ever had one of those nights where you can’t sleep and you find yourself on the floor, crying? If so, join the club. I’ve got a t-shirt for you in the garage. (j k, jk… but only kinda ). I had more than one of these nights in 2022 - in fact, I had a lot of hard moments in the last 12 months. 2022 was a year of lessons for me - and I took some time to reflect and record what I learned in this episode so that you could benefit from them, too. Click play to hear some of my most honest thou...
Jan 31, 2023•21 min
Friend, have you ever gotten really honest with yourself and asked this question: Why have I not made more progress in my business ? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, a jewelry designer named Tammy asked me this exact question during a recent group coaching session inside Social Curator. She was frustrated and felt stuck - she told me, “ I get really mad at myself. I have everything I need and I’m not profitable.” I had the honor of coaching Tammy through her frustration and stuck-ness and the f...
Jan 24, 2023•17 min
When I look back on my career so far, the biggest spurts of growth in my business came on the back of participating in masterminds. But can I be real? These spurts of growth were hard. I often felt overwhelmed. Yet I couldn’t be more grateful for how they challenged me, pushed me, and changed me. Click >>play<< to hear my reflections on what being in masterminds has taught me… and get a sneak peek of a mastermind I’ll be hosting very soon! (Join >>the waitlist<< to learn ...
Jan 19, 2023•21 min
Have you ever felt thankful for what you have and - at the same time - a desire for more? (But you didn’t know exactly what that “more” was?) That’s precisely how I felt in 2015… and then I discovered this thing called “a mastermind.” I applied and what happened next… well, it changed the course of my business forever. Click play to hear the full story and get a sneak peek into a very special project I’m hosting this year ( hint: it may or may not be my very own mastermind ). Sign up for the wai...
Jan 17, 2023•26 min
You know those conversations that start from the heart right away - the ones where there’s no small talk about the weather, no introduction… nothing but straight up honesty? Friend, that’s exactly the kind of conversation I had with Anthony Trucks on his Aww Shift podcast recently… and it was GOOD. Click PLAY if you want to hear us talk about everything from owning the value you bring to the world to how to be ok when people reject your offer to what I hope JD and I pass on to Luna ( and a whole...
Jan 10, 2023•48 min
Do you have a project you’ve always wanted to do… but you’ve never found the time to do it? If so, you’ll want to press play on this episode ASAP, because I’m going to walk you through the exact process I use to map out my goals each quarter and break them down into doable monthly, weekly, and daily assignments. I’ve used this process for years and seen the results in my business - and I can’t wait to share it with you. Press PLAY now!
Jan 03, 2023•20 min
Just a few weeks ago, I completed a business scaling program at Stanford University, and walked across the stage to receive my certificate from the Latino Business Action Network . The program was only four months long, but it changed my life. The person I was when I entered in September was an entirely different person than when I graduated in December. Click play to hear my reflections and learn about the powerful exercise I was asked to complete that opened a vault of truth that I hadn’t prev...
Dec 27, 2022•25 min
What does a founder’s journey REALLY look like? Is it neat and tidy or is it messy and filled with scrappy TikTok videos? Click PLAY to find out and listen to my conversation with Bec Jones, the CEO and Co-Founder of Clutch Wallet. Bec gets honest on the scrappiness of her journey to become a Founder and spills the tea on how she used TikTok to start establishing trust and credibility long before she had something to sell. Dive right in. You know that feeling when you find a platform that just w...
Dec 20, 2022•39 min
Have you ever talked with someone who helped you reflect on all you had learned and feel profoundly grateful for the challenges you’ve had along the way? If so, you know exactly how I felt after chatting with Rachel Roth - today I’m sharing the recent conversation we had on her podcast where we dove straight into all things business and life. ( I mean, we covered it ALL: everything from the importance of defining your own success to how to overcome the crippling fear and insecurity of being a bu...
Dec 13, 2022•50 min
Few things make me happier than talking to you and answering your questions - that’s why this episode is a flash fire Q&A session where I answer listener questions in real time (with no advanced prep!) Click play to get my answers to questions like: How can I establish authority when I’m new? and How can I set and achieve big goals without working more hours? (And make sure you have a place to take notes - I’m all about giving that practical advice!)
Dec 06, 2022•17 min
This is the episode you’ll want to come back to when you feel defeated by what you don’t yet have in your business ( more money, more employees, more support, etc ). In this conversation with Wes Kao - the co-founder of the altMBA and one of the creators of the modern cohort-based education movement with Seth Godin - Wes breaks down what she does to take action in the midst of the realities of business and life. She also explains what cohort-based education is and how it can be the perfect forma...
Nov 29, 2022•53 min
In this episode, I’m sharing a peek into my crazy Latino family traditions around Thanksgiving and sharing a perspective of gratefulness as an entrepreneur. If you’re an entrepreneur, you know all too well how lonely the journey can feel at times. I’ve been purposeful in setting my mindset around gratitude in those moments. Specifically, I’m thankful for those who stand beside me in the hard moments; for those who see my flaws and imperfections and say, “It’s okay.” Amy Porterfield is one of tho...
Nov 24, 2022•16 min
In this episode I am sharing 4 words that my mentor, David, shared with me to push me out of this feeling of being stuck in business and not knowing which path to take forward. That feeling of deep desire, grit and growth. A faceless, nameless idea or energy; this percolation that I know in my gut is more. That feeling that I know I'm ready to sprint, but I'm not quite sure if it's the right direction. I’ve found myself in this place more than once in my entrepreneurial journey. That feeling of ...
Nov 22, 2022•22 min
This is the first time I officially met Rechelle Balanzat, which is rare for my podcast guests. But prior to our interview, I did my homework and was completely FASCINATED by what she does and how she’s reinventing and reviving a somewhat tried-and-true experience (laundry and dry cleaning) with technology. Rechelle founded JULIETTE , a full-service laundry company that picks up, cleans and delivers clothes with a click of a button in the heart of New York City. JULIETTE clearly sits at the inte...
Nov 15, 2022•36 min
A lot of people say to me, “Jasmine, I got into business because I'm an entrepreneur. I'm not a content creator.” They want to know how to be successful in business without inadvertently becoming a content creator too. I'm the daughter of an immigrant. I have bootstrapped every single company. I have paid for everything cash. I have never taken a business loan. I have never borrowed money from anybody. I don't have equity holders. I don't have stakeholders. I don't have any investments. And so p...
Nov 08, 2022•24 min
Coaching business owners from all over the world is something I do every single month and is one of the things I’m most passionate about. Although we’re all at different stages of business, there’s always something we can learn from each other. And that’s exactly what I’m sharing with you today! In this episode, I answer the following questions from Social Curator users: “How do I turn Instagram followers into collectors?” “How can I sell my solution to someone who hasn’t identified they have a ...
Nov 03, 2022•34 min
Are you trying to get your FIRST sale on Instagram and don’t know where to begin?! Today’s episode is a recording from an Ask Me Anything session I hosted on Facebook, in which I answer live questions from business owners just like you, including this one. In this conversation, we discuss: Strategies for getting your first sale on Instagram How to gain trust with a small audience How to break away from self doubt Getting clear on your ‘why’ and more. Regardless of your industry, I know you can a...
Nov 01, 2022•27 min
A few weeks ago, you may remember a podcast episode that I recorded with my husband and business partner, JD, about how to spark curiosity and grow your business. In the episode, JD invited listeners to email him if they needed a handwritten permission slip to pursue what was on their heart. *And boy, did y’all deliver!* After reading dozens of emails, JD and I discovered a pattern… The most common insecurity business owners are experiencing is about doubting whether or not they’re doing the rig...
Oct 27, 2022•10 min
I’m so excited to share today’s podcast with you! It’s a conversation I had on the podcast Vulnerable with Christy Carlson Romano . Christy is a former child actor and voice of Disney's Kim Possible, and her podcast is all about her having in-depth conversations with friends, celebrities, and experts discussing the good, the complicated, the beauty of being human, and what it means to be vulnerable. In their conversation, we talked about: The importance of not shying away from the hard situati...
Oct 25, 2022•43 min
How much is your popularity worth in your business?! Give me 10 minutes to change your mind about vanity metrics on social media, up-level your Instagram game, and build trust with a small audience because I have news for you: As a business owner, profitability is WAY more important than being popular. Because can we normalize talking about what really keeps you in business? Spoiler Alert: It’s not your passion for what you do, why you do it, or consistently posting Reels *gasp!* Are those thing...
Oct 18, 2022•10 min
Can exceptional customer service lead to more sales?! According to research done by Salesforce , 89% of consumers are more likely to make another purchase after a positive customer service experience. Yes, friend, 89%! This goes to show that customer service is one of the most important parts of business. Great customer service: Makes people raving fans, Keeps them coming back, and Encourages them to tell their friends about your business. In this episode, I give you my top 3 tips for providing ...
Oct 11, 2022•16 min
“You think 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts every single day, and 90% of those thoughts are the same thoughts as the day before.” This quote is from an interview with NY Times best-selling author and one of the most sought-after speakers in the world, Dr. Joe Dispenza. Can you believe that?! This statistic completely blew my mind because it really hones in on the fact that what you thought yesterday is what’s holding you back today. What does this have to do with sales, you wonder? >>Our SALES de...
Oct 05, 2022•25 min
Recently, I had a conversation with Nathan Chan, CEO and founder of Foundr . Foundr is a multi-million dollar education business that has amassed a global community of over 4 million people. We were discussing how to build credibility for your brand, and Nathan had some really fascinating insights. Nathan’s top 3 tips for establishing credibility are: Great ambassadors Great design, and A great product. I couldn’t agree more with these tips, and I’d also like to add on 3 of my own: Showcasing te...
Sep 27, 2022•25 min
“When you decided to leave law school, what did happiness look like then… and what does happiness look like for you now?” When Rob Murgartoyd asked me this question in a recent podcast interview, I just knew I had to share it with you. In this conversation, Rob and I tackle: How my background set me on the path I’m on today, The things I’ve learned along the way on my journey towards success, Why finding your joy usually means doing hard things you don’t want to do, and so much more. If you’re r...
Sep 21, 2022•45 min
Struggling with defining “wealth” for yourself and your business? My guest today can help you with that! In 2020, SUCCESS Magazine named Patrice Washington one of 12 Inspiring Black Voices in Personal Development and she continues to be consistently called on for her expertise by national media. As an award-winning intuitive author, transformational speaker, hope-restoring coach, and conscious media personality, Patrice is committed to teaching a holistic approach to life while redefining the te...
Sep 13, 2022•43 min
I first came across Shadé’s brilliance on social media and I LOVED the content she was creating. She shares Reels almost daily with stats and supporting sources to help people reach their goals, and it’s truly amazing! In addition to creating incredible content online, Shadé is a best-selling author, 2x TEDx speaker and is currently doing her PhD research in peak performance. In this episode Shadé teaches us: The 3 mind pits that entrepreneurs fall into when it comes to achieving your goals How ...
Sep 07, 2022•53 min
Are you Crypto Curious ? In February and March of 2022, my favorite crypto-savvy co host Daniel Di Venere and I started a series just for you. Though we covered the basics during the series and in the corresponding checklist including relevant terms, how to create a wallet, and tips for buying and selling your first NFT, we still only scratched the surface with what there is to learn. And since we closed out the series months ago, there are plenty of things we’d like to update you on… which is w...
Sep 01, 2022•44 min
I’ll be honest… It's been a tough week. My husband and business partner, JD, and I had to make difficult business decisions and specifically make time for each other to reconnect. Although my first inclination was to run and hide from it, I decided to pull out my microphone and hit ‘record’ instead. This episode is partially a time capsule for us to document where we are in business today, and it’s also to share with you a few ways JD and I spark curiosity to keep ourselves motivated while growi...
Aug 25, 2022•35 min
Every single month, I host group coaching sessions for business owners all over the world on one aspect in their business… And that’s exactly what you’re going to hear today! Social Curator is a subscription for business owners that gives them the tools to build their brand on social media, including lifestyle photos, customizable caption templates, a monthly action plan, an app to schedule their posts, and a community to hold them accountable. In this episode, I answer the following questions f...
Aug 17, 2022•37 min
Have you ever felt lost in the vast expanse of the internet and struggled just to keep your head above water? I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone. There have recently been a lot of changes on social media platforms, like Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. And with these changes comes an undercurrent of overwhelm. If we’re being honest, as business owners these changes can seem to upheave your entire strategy and trajectory online. But here’s the cold, hard truth: these changes will always ...
Aug 11, 2022•32 min
