My Raw and Real Q2 Business Review

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Jul 22, 2025

Get ready for raw insights from Q2 of 2025! Discover the life lessons from a boujee birthday dinner that doubles as a business metaphor. Hear about hosting a transformative mastermind and the powerful lessons learned from a brutal failed launch. Dive into team restructuring and the new ‘J System’ that's revolutionizing operations. Plus, experience the entrepreneurial journey of vulnerability as the host tackles doubts and imposter syndrome. This conversation is for anyone questioning their sanity in the pursuit of building something great!

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Birthday Dinner Metaphor

Jasmine Star shares a personal birthday dinner story that illustrates a cultural and business evolution metaphor.
This evening highlighted the convergence of her roots and current business identity.

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Mastermind Success Stories

Jasmine hosted a mastermind event impacting high-level founders with outcomes like business sales, purchases, and investments.
The event fostered deep networking, learning, and long-term scaling opportunities for attendees.

ADVICE

System Building with Standards

Build systems with clear standards to scale your team effectively.
Don't compromise your standards even if they aren't a fit for everyone; this creates strength and fortitude.

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No filters. No fluff. Just the raw, behind-the-scenes truth of what really happened in Q2 of 2025.

From a boujee birthday dinner turned life metaphor, to hosting a high-level mastermind, to a brutal failed launch that taught me more than any win ever could—this episode is full of lessons from the front lines of business.

I’m talking team restructuring, CEO decisions, the new “J* System” we’re building, and the mindset shifts that come with leading through doubt, pivots, and imposter syndrome.

If you’ve ever asked, “Am I crazy for doing this?” — this episode is for you.

Because maybe… the crazy ones are the ones who build something unforgettable. 🎙️

Click play to hear all of this and:

[00:00] “You’re in the right room.” Why building in public matters—and why Jasmine keeps sharing these quarterly reviews.

[03:00] The birthday dinner that told a story. A family moment at Javier’s becomes a metaphor for business evolution.

[06:25] Hosting the Q2 Mastermind. What Jasmine taught (and learned) about leadership, team structure, and scaling.

[12:40] The failed launch. A raw reflection on when a campaign doesn’t convert—and how the team handled it.

[18:10] Hiring decisions and culture audits. Why “letting go” might be the best leadership move you'll make.

[23:30] Introducing the “J System.”* How a new internal operating system is transforming Jasmine’s remote team.

[29:00] Entrepreneurial vulnerability. The mental game of showing up, even when you’re uncertain and imperfect.

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