The (Im)Perfect Cheerleader Podcast

I was rejected from a team recently and I wanted to share my experience and how I was able to cope. Sometimes you can do everything right and get rejected. It can test your self-worth and make you trust the process that everything will be alright.  Ever been rejected from a team? I'd love to hear about it and how you overcame. Send me a DM on Instagram, @theprofessionalcheerleader or email me...

What is important when it comes to having a healthy mindset as a pro cheerleader? We talk about mindfulness and how to incorporate mindfulness in your everyday life. Here's the link to the free tips on meditation: https://mailchi.mp/cc5a981e5be5/meditation-guide-for-professional-cheerleaders Don't forget to leave a review!

Pro cheerleading is a sexy job to a certain degree. Outsiders looking in who may not know much about the job may not think of the ladies as smart, but just pretty faces. However, know that you can be both! Listen in as I discuss the why pro cheerleading started to become more about sex, how it's changing and how teams are showing the many intelligent qualities of their cheerleaders.  Plus che...

There are key players to every team. In this episode we discuss who those people are on an NBA team and what their role consists of within the organization. Knowing who these people are will help you stand out at auditions!

Did you know that stretching statically before a workout isn't the best for your performance? Dynamic stretching is best before and static stretching is best after. Plus we talk about why working out can have many benefits, such as relieving allergies. 

Nine ways to improve second-leg turns and sign up for a virtual prep class on Monday, April 18th! We'll be learning a fun jazz routine. Leave a review and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow on Instagram @theprofessionalcheerleader. 

Ever hear stories of what one girl or guy did at auditions that you'd never do? Well, sometimes these things aren't common knowledge. Listen in as we discuss what not to do at auditions to go along with episode 30 on what to DO at auditions.  Additionally, Jasmine gives a shoutout to a reviewer and talks about her website launch, group classes and the online course set to launch soon!  A...

Congratulations to the 2022 TopCats! The new team was announced today, March 30th and I am officially retired.  Know that this is not goodbye forever, but this chapter of my life has closed and I am on to different opportunities. I talk about my journey as a Topcat, my time on the team and some of the amazing things I've been able to do.  I have so much to offer the world and being a Top...

Things like listening to vets, knowing your place and trying your hardest are a few of the things you should definitely do at auditions. Stay tuned for what not to do at auditions.  Leave a review please and follow @theprofessionlcheerleader on Instagram. 

Nerves aren't pleasant, but they are a good sign that you are pushing through discomfort, which helps you grow! On this podcast episode, we talk about why we get nervous and how we can combat those nerves.   Good luck to all competing at auditions! Follow @theprofessionalcheerleader on Instagram for more tips and tricks.  Leave a review and rating if you like this content! 

Have you ever had to fake it till you made it? That's what we're talking about today on the podcast. How do you gain confidence you ask? Well, channel someone else and just do it. You might be surprised that it actually can work.  If you liked this episode I would love if you left a review and a rating.  We're on Instagram @theprofessionalcheerleader. Give us a follow and we'll say hi!&n...

Have you ever thought if you were seeing the "real" cheerleaders at an appearance or been asked if you were the "real" cheerleaders? Some teams have different squads that specialize in a particular thing, others have one team that does it all! Which would you want to be part of? Listen in as we discuss how this works out. Good luck with all of your auditions! Follow @theprofessionalcheerleader on...

Professional cheerleading has traditional cheerleading elements mixed in with dance. So how does traditional cheer relate to pro cheer? Listen to find out more!  Check out our post showing some of these moves on our Instagram, @theprofessionalcheerleader For more on our one-on-one services, check out this link and send an email to theprofessionalcheerleader@gmail.com for booking.  Best,...

In this episode, we talk about why we get so close that start/finish line and give up. It may not be as obvious as you think.  Plus we talk a little about confidence and a tip to just do it like Nike.  Jasmine also shouts out a listener who tunes in every week.  Leave a review, rating and subscribe, so you can get a shoutout too!  Follow us on Instagram for more tips! @theprofe...

In this week’s episode, I’m talking to you about the beloved Cheslie Kryst and the legacy she left on the world following her recent passing. Her tragic death was heavy on my heart this week even though I did not know her personally. I had many friends who were deeply affected by her in life and now in death. It made me think about important aspects of life and how it can relate to your journey as...

Do you ever feel you're going to pass out midway through a workout and wish you had made better decisions in the past?  We're going to discuss how you can avoid this feeling with 3 easy tips you can change in your diet. I also challenge you to drink at least 64 ounces of water each day for a week! Can you do it?  Track how much energy you have and how your mood changes.  Please leav...

How do you find your brand in a social media world where we tend to compare ourselves or be like others?  In today's show, we talk about how to find your brand and also how to be the best brand ambassador once you've made the team. Establishing a personal brand can lead to success and clarity when you're going after the team of your dreams. Leave a review, subscribe and/or send this to a frie...

In this episode we're talking all things goal setting for this year, giving examples and tips and also offering my services! As always send me a note via DM on Instagram @theprofessionalcheerleader to ask questions and don't forget to leave a review or send to a friend!  Much love, Jasmine 

Thank you so much for joining me this year! 2021 was a blast and it's because of you that I can show up here.  Take some time to relax and unwind before the new year because you deserve it!  We all know that a new year means auditions and new pro cheer teams, so I want you to say this is the year you go after it.  With the way things are now, some teams will continue having virtual...

Today on the podcast, Amanda Howard joins us to talk about all the things pro cheer. She discusses how she started late and never danced with poms until college and also made the Warriors dance team on her second try! Additionally, she made it to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders training camp this past May and details her experience. So much goodness in one episode, so I'm sure you’ll love it! Aman...

In today's solo episode I breakdown some of the differences of a college dance team vs. a pro cheer team. Although there are some similarities, there's also some differences in the mix.  Also, if you're a Carolina football fan, today is a great day to be in Carolina. I discuss why I'm so happy as well.  Leave a review if you can, it helps me to bring even more guests to the show and help...

We had former NBA dancer, Kia Cunningham on the show today to talk about her journey to going pro and how it sort of fell into her lap. This episode comes from the October Bootcamp we had, but now it's available on the ImPerfect Cheerleader! She reveals a major obstacle she overcame and talks about a pretty cool experience that has been a highlight of her professional career.  Show Kia some l...

Panther's Cheerleader Kamilah Coleman talks about how she prepares for an audition!  You can find Kamilah on Instagram @kami_coleman.  If you liked this episode, please leave a review! 

The second virtual professional cheerleader bootcamp is going down on October 26 through the 28th. It's only three days and you'll walk away with some major knowledge about the steps you need to take in order to achieve your goal of becoming a professional cheerleader. Can't make the live classes? No problem. You will have access to all the recordings! Join this community today! Sign up here: http...

Professional dancer and teacher, Bria Powell joins the show to talk about her experiences from studying dance to now teaching all she knows. We talk about how she handles rejection and her approach to auditioning as a dancer. Want to know more about how you can prepare to audition for a professional cheerleading team? Join our three-day virtual bootcamp this month for just $37! We're going to be t...