The Jasmine Star Show

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...

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 wai...

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...

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...

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 import...

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...

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 bus...

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 momen...

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...

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 deliv...

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 borrowe...

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...

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...

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 comm...

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 vu...

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 n...

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 the...

“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...

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 pr...

“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...

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 me...

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...

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...

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, an...

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...