The Jasmine Star Show

Are you a small business owner who is chasing big goals? If so, you’re in great company with the other entrepreneurs you’re about to hear from today! These 5 brilliant souls are some of the lucky winners from a recent Podcast Review Contest I ran, so they were invited to a private Zoom call with me to get their biggest burning business question answered. In this episode, you’ll hear me answer thei...

Are you in the fashion industry?! Listen up! Today, I’m thrilled to share with you a podcast interview I had with Ashley Alderson on her podcast, Boutique Chat. Even though Ashley, founder of the Boutique Hub, typically chats with leaders in the fashion industry, she made an exception for me (because y’all know my yoga pants and messy bun don’t belong on any fashion podcasts!) . In this conversati...

How do you feel when you think about using hashtags on your social media posts? If words like “frustrated,” “overwhelmed,” and “annoyed” come to your mind… you’ve come to the right place and you are DEFINITELY not alone. Figuring out how to use hashtags for your business can be overwhelming, frustrating, and just plain annoying. But when used correctly they can be an incredibly effective way to gr...

Ready to say YES to Instagram Reels but NO to crazy dance moves?! *I’ve got you covered!* Today’s episode is a recording from a recent “Ask Me Anything” session I hosted on Facebook Live. In this Live chat, I answered questions about: Tips for creating non-dancing reels How to use your Instagram Bio to prep your audience for Sales My best advice for dealing with other people’s opinions and so much...

Is your FEAR getting in the way of your business success?? *It’s okay, you can tell me!* It’s very common to feel fear in your business, whether it’s fear of making mistakes, of what other people think, or-- hear me out! --of actually being successful. This is the very topic I enjoyed the most from an interview I had with “America’s Career Coach”, Ken Coleman .  Together we always aim to deliver t...

I don't know about you, but there was a time in my life where I would open my phone and I would scroll and think to myself, I have nothing to post on Instagram today, or I couldn't actually figure out the right things to say.  *Can you relate?!* I was desperate for people to know who I was. I wanted to show what made my business special, but it felt like no one paid attention. >>It...

Do you want to cultivate wealth in your life and business? Well, friend, in order to do that you need to break your BROKE mindset… which is exactly what we’re chatting about today. This episode is very special because my guest, Anthony O’Neal, is a #1 national bestselling author, speaker, financial expert, and host of the popular YouTube series and podcast, The Table.  In this conversation, Anthon...

Have you ever been asked a question that forced you to pause and truly think about the answer? That happened to me recently during a Facebook Live where someone asked: “What do you wish you would have done sooner?” *Talk about food for thought, am I right???* I could have answered in a variety of ways. I could have said I wished I dropped out of law school sooner. I could have answered that I wish...

Do you want to grow your business FASTER? If so, networking and collaborating with other business owners just might be your path to success, Hustler! >>I have seen mine and the businesses of my friends, peers, and users of Social Curator grow the most by way of collaborations, and I want to help you do the same.<< My guest today, Rebecca Minkoff , is an industry leader in accessible lu...

Listen up… People have opinions. Or maybe I should say people have O. PIN. IONS. (with a little extra flavor because we all know how vocal everyone is on the internet.)  No matter what you do, someone will have something to say about it:  They’ll talk about you whether you decide to start a business or not. They’ll judge you if you decide to sit on the couch or go for a run. People will talk about...

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 repurposin...

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 import...

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. >&...

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...

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...

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 c...

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...

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 WA...

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...

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...

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...

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 po...

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 re...

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 b...

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, per...