The Jasmine Star Show

Have you ever thought: “I just don’t understand why I’m not where I want to be in business yet.”“Why is it taking so long for me to achieve my goals?”“Everything seems to be so much easier and quicker for others.”If so, I got you. In this episode, you’ll hear three mindset shifts that you can make TODAY that will help you get out of this comparison and lack mindset and into a state of joy, abundance, and gratitude. In fact, when you begin to practice these mindset shifts, you’ll discover an increased inner resilience and a renewed ability to stay focused and take aligned action toward your goals.After you listen to this episode, tag me on stories @jasminestar and share what you are grateful for - I’d love to know!Press play to hear all of this and more about:[00:02:26] My childhood neighbor Lupita Guzman, who found joy in receiving hand-me-down roller skates without comparing her gifts to others.[00:03:35] The negative effects of comparison on social media and my personal experience of comparison during Memorial Day Weekend.[00:08:39] The Gap and the Gain: the mindset shift of moving from the gap (measuring progress against an ideal) to the gain (measuring progress against previous selves) and the psychological benefits of living in the gain.[00:10:38] How to shift from focusing on what we lack to appreciating what we have.[00:11:49] How we increase resilience by practicing gratitude and how gratitude strengthens and improves mental clarity, focus, and self-belief.[00:14:10] How expressing gratitude enhances relationships, improves communication, and attracts what we want in life.For complete show notes, visit: http://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode354Shout out to Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan for explaining this concept in the book called, The Gap and The Gain.

Do you ever struggle with brain fog? Brain fog can lead to forgetfulness, fatigue, and a lack of productivity, which can be detrimental to entrepreneurs. What causes brain fog, you ask?In this episode, Tanessa Shears, Health Consultant for high-achieving entrepreneurs, explains that brain fog is caused by insulin levels, hormone imbalances, and blood sugar stability, which can all be affected by ineffective or inadequate sleep. And let’s be honest, as entrepreneurs, it’s easy to work late nights and to compromise sleep for extra hustle time or to finally get in some “me time.”How do we improve sleep?Tanessa graciously gives us actionable tips in this episode, including monitoring light intake, considering the timing of meals, and identifying if the activities before bed are promoting restful sleep.Tanessa also suggests strategies that will help you feel energized in the morning and kickstart your circadian rhythm (hint: she suggests taking a cold shower… !!) What is the circadian rhythm? The circadian rhythm is the physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle. These natural processes respond primarily to light and dark and affect most living things, including animals, plants, and microbes. When you're more aligned with your circadian rhythm, you can identify which parts of the day you’re going to be the most productive and alert and can plan your day for success.Tanessa also helps us identify when we should be scheduling extra rest time and giving ourselves grace for staying in bed longer. If you’re ready to feel better AND get more done, click play to hear more about…[00:02:41] The explanation of brain fog and how it impacts an entrepreneur's productivity and creativity.[00:06:50] How overcoming brain fog led to financial independence for Tanessa and the ability to pursue other passions.[00:09:19] The importance of sleep as the foundation of health and how it affects an entrepreneur's productivity, mood, and overall health.[00:13:24] How circadian rhythm affects the body's 24-hour clock and tips on how to optimize it.[00:07:52] How brain fog can impact an entrepreneur's productivity and creativity. [00:15:33] How monitoring lighting and eating habits can improve sleep quality.[00:20:49] How the belief that less sleep equals more productivity and the need for “me time” can hinder personal and professional breakthroughs.[00:23:53] The importance of identifying activities that give peace, joy, and refreshment and how to incorporate them into daily routines.[00:25:43] Strategies for protecting the sleep you are getting including using light exposure in the morning and getting outside for at least ten minutes.[00:30:11] Two ways to increase body temperature in the morning: moving your body and taking a cold shower, both of which can help you feel more alert, energized, and focused.[00:36:29] The importance of distinguishing between excuses and self-care when it comes to skipping workouts and proactively scheduling rest time to avoid feeling guilty or not good enough.More about Tanessa: Tanessa Shears is an experienced health consultant who specializes in helping high-achieving entrepreneurs completely overhaul their health so they can achieve massive breakthroughs in their personal and professional lives. She rolls up her sleeves and gets elbows deep with her clients as she guides them to work through all of it, piece by piece. For complete show notes, visit: http://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode353

Have you ever been around someone (or a group of people) who made you want to be better?You know, the ones who push you, support you, and never let you slack off? The ones who constantly remind you to get uncomfortable and GROW? I’ve experienced this a few different times this year.One of my most recent experiences was learning how to drive a rally car in Texas.And this is how it went… I was planning on attending a retreat for an incredible mastermind community for CEOs and founders called Hampton. Inside of the Hampton slack chat, where we all communicated, I saw a rally car driving invitation inside…and well, I accepted.I had no idea what a rally car even was (I mean, ya girl had to google it), but I knew I needed to say yes. I said yes because of the people I would meet and the fact that it would be a really uncomfortable experience. When I arrived at the rally car race track, I learned that the rally car was a stickshift, which I did not know how to drive. (What’s a good lesson without a little setback, am I right) So, the instructor had to teach me how to drive a stick before the actual rally car lesson.It was pouring rain, and the windows were completely foggy inside. (You can probably see how difficult this was, right?) And I just kept on reminding myself that I WANTED to be uncomfortable.But I was so embarrassed. I just kept telling the instructor how sorry I was, and even though he was so patient, I am sure he had nightmares about teaching me. But at some point during the lesson, I started listening to his rally car advice differently, and I found myself applying it to business.I think sometimes the best way to learn in your industry is to learn outside of your industry. Would you agree?  Press play now to hear more about:[00:00:13] My word of the year, "rebirth," and how it has manifested in different areas of my life.[00:02:12] My experience with Hampton, a community for CEOs and founders [00:06:40] Stepping out of my comfort zone and normalizing failure and adventure for my daughter, Luna.[00:7:10] Why I asked JD if Luna could come to the rally car race with us[00:08:28] Why it’s important to normalize failure and vulnerability in business and what we did during our “F-Up Night” [00:13:51] Three business lessons I learned from rally car racingFor full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode352 

Have you heard of a Force Multiplier?A Force Multiplier serves as the behind-the-scenes, right-hand person to the CEO or founder of an organization. This term was coined by Adam Hergenrother (CEO and Founder) and Hallie Warner (Chief of Staff) with Adam Hergenrother Companies, who have been working together for over 12 years. The Founder and the Force Multiplier is a concept that started with a blog that later became a book, then a movement, and now an organization.But Adam didn’t hire Hallie to become a Force Multiplier. He hired her to be a Marketing Assistant, and after about 3 months of working together, he realized that she would become his Executive Assistant (it took 6 or 7 Executive Assistants before finding her!). Now, Hallie serves as the Chief of Staff, and Adam considers her his Business Partner.In this episode, Adam explains the three most important things a Founder must do: cast a vision, provide clarity and direction, and make quality decisions every day.But if the Founder is unclear on what the vision is and struggles to provide clarity and direction to others, making good decisions becomes much more difficult, and too much time is spent making decisions on 80% of the things that don’t matter.I had to pause Adam here: Why 80%? Where did that number come from?He referenced the Pareto Principle (also known as the 80/20 Rule): 80% of X is caused by 20% of Y. (Here is an example: 80% of results come from 20% of actions.)These 80% of decisions can be handed off to someone who has the ability to think like an entrepreneur, while the CEO or founder focuses on the 20% of decisions that move the needle forward.Basically, Force Multipliers and CEOs are like Batman and Robin. And what’s really cool? The CEO/founder isn’t Batman. Intrigued? Wanna know more about Force Multipliers, how to find them, and the hiring process? Gotcha covered! Click play now to hear:[00:01:05] The role of a Chief of Staff as a force multiplier and business partner to the CEO or founder.[00:03:27] How Hallie helped Adam with a morale issue in their organization by taking his thoughts and triangulating with other leaders to come up with a plan.[00:04:51] Adam explains that the three most important things a leader must do are to cast a vision, provide clarity and direction, and make quality decisions every day.[00:09:14] How The Pareto Principle applies to decision-making, and Adam’s advice to leaders to focus on the 20% of decisions that matter instead of getting caught up in the 80% that don’t matter.[00:11:51] How to know if you need a Force Multiplier and (if so) what the hiring process looks like.[00:21:53] How to know when it's time to make the initial hire of a Force Multiplier.[00:24:17] What to do if you don't have the funds to pay for a Force Multiplier and the first steps in crafting a job description to attract the right candidate. For complete show notes, visit: http://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode351Are you a force multiplier or do you know someone  who is? I'm hiring! Check out this link or send it to your friends! https://jasminestar.com/projectmanager

Getting out of your comfort zone and choosing to play at a bigger level is a DAILY choice, my friend.But how do you stay accountable to showing up bigger and not shrinking back down when you just feel like hiding under a rock?That’s the exact question that Suzan Czajkowski, one of our members on the inside of Social Curator, shared during a recent group coaching session. In this episode, you’ll hear our coaching session - and lemme tell you, it was POWERFUL. As Suzan courageously shared her struggles and stepped into her power, we talked about several techniques for showing up as our true selves and taking up space in the world. If you’re ready to quit playing small and start stepping into your power, this episode is for you! Click play now to hear more about:[00:02:11] The process of making a declarative statement and verbalizing goals.[00:07:47] The impact that taking up space has on others.[00:08:41] The daily decision of taking up space.[00:09:34] The practical aspects of playing big and taking up space.[00:10:27] The importance of having safe people to help you take up space and show up as your fullest self.Want to connect further with Suzan? You can find her on Instagram.Want to join Social Curator and be a part of a Community that cheers you on and pushes you forward? Click >>HERE<< to learn more!For complete show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode350a

Hold tight, friend - we’re taking a deep dive into my story and the many pivots that I’ve taken in order to be standing here today. As a bootstrapped founder, I’ve learned many lessons, encountered many challenges, and pivoted MANY times. At each turn, I was uneducated, unfunded, unqualified, and unprepared to start a new business, but I did. In my first year of business as a photographer, I earned six figures. Within three years, I got awards for my work and traveled the world with my camera.  My career took off, and I began creating content, teaching, and consulting, which generated multiple 7-figure revenue streams.  Here’s a peek at my career iterations…2006: Photographer 2010: Content Creator 2012: Consultant 2015: Course Creator 2017: Membership Founder of Social Curator2020: SAAS CEO of Social CuratorWhen we built our own tech stack on the inside of Social Curator in 2020, I had no idea how to run a tech company. I was paralyzed with fear, and the responsibilities intimidated me.I was seriously so nervous about going to the tech meetings that my stomach churned with acid waves. But more than that fear, I loved our team. I was determined to learn as fast as I could, so I invested in coaching, mentors, and communities to figure out how to actually run a software company.Now, Social Curator integrates with all of the major social platforms and helps entrepreneurs plan, create, and schedule their content, saving them so much time and energy. Our upgraded platform debuted earlier this month, and the feedback was incredible. We celebrated by hosting a free masterclass that showed our attendees how to create a month of content in less than two hours with our upgraded platform. (Wanna learn more about Social Curator? Click >>HERE<<)Friend, I hope that hearing these challenges and lessons that I’ve learned over the past several years will help you in some way. Click play now to hear all about: [00:06:37] How I started my photography business [00:08:59] My career iterations, from being a photographer to a course creator and eventually becoming a CEO of a SAAS company[00:10:35] The challenges of building a SAAS business as a non-technical founder [00:14:48] How I scrappily launched Social Curator[00:17:08] Why I decided to hire a CTO to build our own product and development team[00:23:46] The process of rebuilding our tech stack, incorporating new features, and debuting our upgraded platform in May 2023.[00:25:26] My five simple steps to grow a business.For complete show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode350

Did you know that the human brain is literally wired to LOVE and REMEMBER stories, making storytelling one of the most powerful forms of communication?Intrigued?Then you’re gonna love this episode with copywriter and author Laura Belgray, where we chat about her new book, the importance of sharing powerful stories, and creating content when feeling uninspired. Fun fact: Laura is one of the most loved guests I’ve had on the podcast – if you haven’t yet listened to our conversation “How to Get Paid to be You,” - click >>HERE<< to do so! You won’t regret it! But back to this episode… you’ll wanna listen in if you’re curious about Laura's approach to writing and her top tips for how and when to incorporate personal stories into your work (and when not to). She also graciously shares her storytelling techniques and how to authentically integrate personal stories into professional content effectively… this episode is a GOOD one, friend.  Click play to hear more about:[00:04:39] Why it’s important to create content even when you’re not feeling inspired and how it can lead to great ideas.[00:08:10] Practical tips for creating content even when you’re uninspired.[00:12:36] How to find the linchpin that connects your personal life to your work.[00:14:33] Laura’s process for finding the takeaway or point of view in stories, even when they start out as just funny anecdotes.[00:15:24] How to reverse-engineer stories to start with a lesson or point [00:19:15] The process of writing stories and how the point of the story may not come until after the story is written. [00:21:18] How revealing personal stories in business can create a connection with your audience.[00:24:09] Incorporating personal stories into writing and making them specific to bring them to life.[00:26:33] Laura’s tips on finding your voice when writing[00:30:20] Why Laura chose to write a memoir-based book instead of a prescriptive book, despite pressure from others[00:32:23] Why it’s important to do what brings you joy, even if it's unconventional.If you’d like to connect further with Laura, visit Talkingshrimp.com. You can also follow Laura on Instagram at @laurabelgray and listen to her previous episode on the Jasmine Star Show >> HERE <<More about Laura:Laura Belgray is the founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure, and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. An award-winning copywriting expert, she helps entrepreneurs find the perfect words to express and sell what they do in a way that gets them paid to be themselves. Through her work with hundreds of clients (including online biggies like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield), she’s seen firsthand that putting “you” into your copy and all through your business is pure magic for getting people to love you up, sharing your ideas, and happily click your Buy button. In addition to online types, Laura’s list of clients and credits include NBC, Bravo, HBO, TBS, Fandango, and many, many more. So if you watch TV -- and don’t skip the commercials -- you've probably seen her words on air. Tough Titties, her first book, comes out via Hachette in June 2023.For complete show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode349 

Have you ever set an unrealistic timeline to hit a goal or complete a project?Actually, let me rephrase that.Have you ever started a project and set a deadline by which the project should be done - and then at some point realized that deadline was going to be harder to hit than you thought?I’ll be honest: this has happened to me.Multiple times.In fact, in 2020 our team was working tirelessly to prepare for a big promotion. We had set a deadline and, after a few weeks, I realized that it was going to be hard to meet it.I was talking this through late one night with JD and he asked me, “Why can’t you move the deadline?”His question (though annoying in the moment) was brilliant. It helped me realize that I had unknowingly applied a meaning to the deadline - if we hit it, it meant we were a capable team.But that wasn’t at all true. It was just a story I was telling myself.So I started asking myself a different question: could I have the courage to change the deadline without it meaning something about myself and/or my business?If the answer was yes, I needed a framework to know if changing the deadline was in the best interest of our team and our customers. If you’re in need of this framework - I call it the “decision to delay” framework - then click play now to learn:[00:29] How the best business owners think about deadlines[01:22] The decision I faced in 2020 on whether to push back a deadline[03:04] What I learned about the meaning I was applying to deadlines I created[06:10] The decision I faced in February 2023 on whether to push back a deadline[09:19] The “decision to delay” framework that I used with the team in February[12:09] What I was thinking and feeling as a CEO back in February[15:56] What I learned from choosing to delayFor full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode348

Welcome to an episode of the Real World, friend. A show that I was definitely not allowed to watch when I was younger, unlike all of my friends (not bitter at all). All of this to say, a couple of weeks ago, I announced on Instagram something incredible that happened in the business, and it was a moment that made me feel extraordinarily proud and blessed. I signed with a speaking agency and officially became a represented public speaker.In this episode, I’m sharing the full story with you – and it all started at a mastermind where I learned to ask the right kind of questions - the questions that get results. I’m sharing this story NOT to brag… but to provide you with the exact framework for asking questions that  I learned so that you can apply it to your own business.  Click >>PLAY<< to hear all about:[02:30] How my word for the year is coming into fruition[04:39] How I phrase questions to open up to possibilities [06:34] Why you need to ask specific questions[09:20] The first time JD and I impromptu met Gary Vee before his conference[11:39] What I learned from asking Gary a question [13:19] The epic text my mentor sent me during a recent mastermind when I was struggling to come up with a question[19:50] How my question helped to connect me to Jay Shetty, co-founder of House of 1212 (the agency that now represents me) [25:46] When I knew that Jay Shetty/House of 1212 was the right choice[27:38] The exact framework I now use for asking results-driven questions that you can apply to your own businessFor complete show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode347 

Ok, ok, so if you listened to my recent conversation with Rory (Episode 341: How to Discover Your Uniqueness and Gain the Recognition You Deserve), you might have asked yourself: How exactly do I make money after I do the work to build my brand?In other words: how do I use this information to build a profitable business and not just have a shiny brand?If that was your question, then this episode is for you, my friend. Grab a notebook or open a Google doc and get ready to furiously take notes as Rory spills the tea on what to do to use your uniqueness to serve others AND make a profit.Click play now to hear Rory and I talk about:[02:16] Building a Brand and Making Money[03:06] Finding Your Brand DNA[05:44] Creating Trademark-Worthy Frameworks[08:14] Investing in Writing Your Own Story[09:53] Crafting a World-Class Presentation[15:40] Using the Power of the Pause[21:51] Monetizing Personal Brands[24:20] Giving Away Everything for Free (aka Rory’s content strategy)[26:02] Monetization Strategies (you’ll want to write these down)[30:45] The Importance of Referrals[31:30] Generating Leads Online (hint: it’s all about the DMs)[36:25] Selling without Pressure[39:33] The Rule of 10 (or how to create loyal followers)[43:39] Finding uniqueness and creating contentIf you’d like to connect further with Rory and his team, visit freebrandcall.com/jasminestar to sign up for a free call. You can also follow Rory on Instagram at @roryvaden and @brandbuildersgroup and listen to his previous episode on the Jasmine Star Show about building a brand right >>HERE<<.A little bit more about Rory:Rory Vaden, MBA, CSP, CPAE is the New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success and Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time. A recognized expert in business strategy and leadership, insights have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, Entrepreneur, Inc, on Fox News national television, and in several other major media outlets. As a world-renowned speaker, his TEDx talk has been viewed over 4 million times, he is a 2x World Champion of Public Speaking Finalist, has been called one of the top 100 leadership speakers in the world by Inc Magazine and was recently inducted into the professional speaking Hall of Fame. He is the Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group and the host of the Influential Personal Brand Podcast.For complete show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode346