The Jasmine Star Show

What if I told you I could help double your business in 2020? *You’d be looking for my magician’s hat and wand, am I right?* While I’d like to think that I’m the next Harry Potter... this is truly something attainable for anyone.  I’m going to show you the exact steps to doubling your business using social media, and share the stories of business owners who ALREADY HAVE doubled their business usin...

Buttercup, I cannot wait to get into this podcast episode with you! I joined the queen herself, Rachel Hollis, on her podcast Rise. She and I go deep talking about our shared background and having the audacity to dream despite what others might have told us. You’re going to hear all about how I changed from a dreamer to a doer the first time I picked up a camera… Was it perfect? Of course not! You...

What is your NICHE? I know that can be a scary + fancy word… *I mean how do you even pronounce it?* but when it comes to marketing, your business specificity is key. >> There are riches in niches, boo boo. << If you’re like me, the first thing I do when hiring someone or buying a product is read their bio or About Me section. In order for you to stick out in a saturated market, you hav...

What would happen if Facebook, Instagram & all other Social Media platforms ceased to exist?  Boo is that not a WAKE UP CALL! Is your heart beating a little faster right now? * Mine sure is *  I know this question sounds counter to all the tips and tricks I provide you guys. I’m a huge advocate of social media and I still am, but here’s the thing… >>We cannot be dependent on social platf...

Friends we’ve officially made it to 2020! Can you believe it!? I don’t know about you but I’m NERVCITED about this year, you know nervous + excited. *Yeah I made up a word because I’m gangster like that* This year holds so many possibilities, but if you don't know where you are headed, you'll never know when you arrive.... Or at least that's what my mom always told me. *She also sai...

As a very busy business owner this holiday season, you have a lot on your plate and there ain’t no time for mistakes!  In this episode we dive into another coaching session with members of Social Curator and all the business mistakes I made when starting out. *Spoiler Alert* there’s plenty of them!  So if you want to know what advice I would give 2010 Jasmine you’re going to want to tune in. I tal...

The song It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year has been ringing in my ears! But it’s also an incredibly busy time of year, am I right?! The decorations need to go up, the presents need to be bought, the menus need to be prepared, the parties need to be attended, and all this in the midst of trying to promote your business.  Here’s the thing I’ve learned over the years... in the midst of all thi...

Oh boo, I see you sinking lower into your seat as you read the title of this podcast. Instagram stories can be a scary thing! *This introvert gets it! That’s why I love me a good Instagram filter #realtalk*  If you've been wondering whether or not you should use Instagram stories to relate to your followers and how to navigate the ever-changing algorithm, this episode is for you. So sit a lit...

Want to know something I’m embarrassed to admit? I have suffered from depression for years and I used to never want to talk about it... like, stuff-it-in-a-shoe-box-and-shove-it-under-the-bed kind of embarrassment. Here’s the thing: I know I portray a dog petting, book reading, coffee drinking, JD loving life on social media but depression can be found in some of the most seemingly happy people yo...

Are you ready to get your business to stand out? You have an amazing business that only YOU can uniquely bring into this world. So let’s get others to see that, Buttercup!  In a recent coaching season, I invited business owners in Social Curator to ask me questions about how to best position their business in a competitive market.  In this episode, we dive into three main areas:  How to stand out...

It’s Giving Tuesday ya’ll! One of my FAVORITE times of the year! *cue the confetti because it’s going to be a party up in hurr* If you’re not familiar with it, Giving Tuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving that promotes a day of charitable giving.  JD and I are involved with a few charities and one of those is Austin Angels. Austin Angels is an organization that walks alongside children in the...

Ya’ll know that Norman Rockwell painting of the classy family around the Thanksgiving table? The one where the mom is holding a perfectly golden turkey and the dad is dressed in a suit beaming with pride.  Growing up I went into every Thanksgiving with that picture in mind and let’s just say my family is known to have frozen turkey and clothing is optional. We are not your all American family.  Wh...

Have you ever wondered how to take better photos for Instagram? *I see you nodding your head, boo!*   You’ve written an engaging caption but now it’s time to focus on taking a gripping photo that makes someone stop scrolling on their feed.  You might be thinking: “ I’m too afraid to start posting on Instagram because my life is far from Instagram-worthy. ” Let me tell ya Buttercup, there’s no secr...

Why is it that you so believe the message SHOOT FOR THE STARS and YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO when you’re a kid but as an adult you hide in the corner belittling your ability. *Boo boo, lock me up because I’m guilty as charged.*  Let’s throw that negative mindset out like those stanky old sneakers sitting in your closet. I don’t want to catch you quietly dreaming but not taking action...

We all know that change is inevitable. I mean, 15 years ago I was on track to become a lawyer! Could you imagine where all of us would be NOW? You’d be listening to someone else’s podcast…. Or maybe still mine but it would be a whooooole different ball game.  In today’s podcast, we’re talking about PIVOTING your business with your passions. Maybe you are in the midst of that change now or maybe it...

Where my procrastination friends at? You raising your hand or did you already hop off this podcast platform and start looking up dog videos? *you know that’s my kryptonite*  You are not alone. Every single one of us procrastinate to some capacity. But here’s the thing...  >>Procrastination is the highest form of selfishness.<< Yeah I said it, and I’m not backing down boo boo! Every min...

Do you want to know the secret to making your brand UNFORGETTABLE in the eyes of your dream customer?  Oh baby boo you better take out that pen and paper because you’re getting allllll the juicy details today. A brand is not defined by a business, but by the consumer's perception of the business. >>It is what somebody says about your business when you walk out of the room.<<  When...

It’s tempting to think your business will be lost in a sea of social media posts this holiday season. People are being sold to at every turn and they’re going to have to decide where to swipe their credit card. So how do you get your business to stand out amongst the rest of the juicy offers?  If selling around the holidays feels like trying to make conversation at the dinner table with your awkwa...

Have YOU ever felt like an imposter? Like I’m going to fake it until I make it and hope no one notices?   Everyone struggles with imposter syndrome, the feeling that we aren’t good enough,  in some way or another. *I’m right there with ya!* Symptoms of imposter syndrome include asking yourself: Who am I to do this when there are other people more qualified, richer, better looking, funnier, whittie...

Raise your hand if you feel surrounded by hustlers who have their junk together?  You know the ones, they’ve already planned and executed their perfect work day … for next week... while you’re over here still trying to finish making your first cup of coffee? The struggle is real, friend.  It's tempting to think that some people can just do more with the time they're given.  *But boo, tha...

Life is full of choices. Little and small, personal and business, negative and positive.  You can choose to feel misunderstood. You can choose to hide. You can choose to throw in the towel on your dreams. OR…. You can choose to believe your work will pay off. You can choose that your efforts are not in vain. You can choose that you are right where you are meant to be. You can choose to invite othe...

There’s this beast that we all face on a daily basis... It’s one that’s always changing and leaves you confused and wanting to curl up crying on your bathroom floor. That beast... SOCIAL MEDIA.   If you’re ready to get inside my head [*warning* that’s a scary place, trust me] and find out everything I know about social media then you’re in the right place! I spill it ALL in this interview with my...

I often believe that we teach the thing we must learn and what people see is like a broken person trying to help other broken people. So here I am still learning myself and wanting to take you guys along in this wonderful journey!  Let’s dive into another coaching session with three hustlin’ gangsters like yourselves. If you’ve ever had questions on speaking, branding or mindset shifts, this is th...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever dealt with the haters out there. My arm is high in the air with you, friend!  In this episode, join me as I tell you a story about when I literally handed my haters an excuse to trash me like an empty bag of Doritos. Boo, you are destined for something great, beautiful and strong as long as you stand in your purpose and don't let anybody get in the way of that....

Here’s something that might shock you: I’m a TOTAL introvert and my comfort zone is my arch nemesis. Can you relate?  Baby boo, if it doesn’t come natural for you to own who you are and it’s hard for you to ask for what you want, this episode is for YOU! Talking to Lewis Howes got me thinking about the different ways I need to step into owning my life and asking for what I want, even though that i...