The Jasmine Star Show

Did you know that Pinterest isn’t just for dinner recipes, workout tips and home decor inspiration, but rather an extremely powerful business tool?!*I know, I know… we’ve been duped!*But really friend, so many business owners lack the understanding and knowledge that Pinterest is on the most popular and most powerful search engines on the web and chances are, your ideal client is using it.>>That’s why I invited my guest today, Kate Ahl, to come on the podcast and break down what Pinterest is all about and how you can leverage it for your business.<<The founder of Simple Pin Media, Kate has been helping businesses discover, learn and master Pinterest marketing for over 7 years. So without further ado, let’s get pinning and listen to the interview!If you’re ready to jump on the Pinterest train, send me a DM on Instagram with the code word “Pinterest” so I know you’re serious. And also so I can personally thank you for being one of the homies that listens to the Jasmine Star Show!You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!

Are you wondering if you should have multiple social media accounts for different brands for businesses?*If so, this episode is for you!* You’re about to hear a recording from the Q+A portion of a class we hosted a couple of months ago, How to Plan, Create, and Execute a Month of Social Media Posts in One Day.Some of the questions I answer are:I have two businesses, how do I merge the two on one social media account?How often should you go live?Should you post the same thing on multiple platforms?and you’ll even hear me customize Social Curator caption templates for a Pilates Instructor and a Divorce Life Coach!I know you’re going to love the questions these business owners asked and of course you’ll also love my raw, tactical advice to help them grow their businesses using social media.Without further ado, click play now!If you enjoyed this episode and don’t want to miss another, subscribe to the podcast! This will ensure you get notified of all future episodes *and it also seals the deal that we’re Best Friends Forever. Should I start braiding our friendship bracelets now???*You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!

Does your business ever feel like it’s running you instead of you running it?*Yea, friend, I’ve been there.*For years, my business felt so inefficient that it seemed to be happening TO me.>>It wasn’t until I took control and started establishing better systems that I felt the freedom of business ownership.<<If you’ve been feeling the same way, in this quick + tactical episode I’m going to give you 3 things I did to establish a better workflow for my business.Click play to discover them now!If you need a little extra help managing your time, download my free Productivity Planner! This is the exact system I use to break down big goals into manageable pieces. It’s a system I swear by and now it can be yours, too! Download it at https://www.jasminestar.com/productivity and use it to start creating that new workflow of yours.

Y’all, are you ready to lean into a hard topic of conversation with the most empathetic and understanding guest?*Let’s do this!*>>Erica Courdae is a 20-year veteran of the beauty industry, salon owner, and DEI coach and consultant and today, she is going to teach us how to be more inclusive leaders in our businesses.<<*Yes - I just said she’s in the beauty industry AND a diversity coach. This Queen wears a lot of crowns!*But as a DEI coach, Erica is dedicated to creating a nonjudgmental space where you can explore how your actions, attitudes, and environment support your values and lead to a more inclusive community and world… and that’s what we are discussing today.In this interview, Erica and I discuss:How we can be better allies for the black communityHow we all can be more inclusive leadersThe power we have as business owners to lead the revolution in a way that larger, top-heavy corporations don’tand more.I absolutely love this conversation and I’m sure you will too, so click play now!If you enjoyed this episode, take a picture of where or how you’re listening to this episode and tag me and Erica in your Instagram Story @jasminestar and @ericacourdae! We would love to personally thank you for tuning in.You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!

Have you ever had someone rip you off?I have… in fact, I’m having it happen right now.>>But I’m choosing to believe everything happens FOR me and not TO me… and that’s how I’m able to *bless and release* this experience.<<Today’s episode is a really juicy “Ask Me Anything” I hosted on Facebook Live in which I dive deep into this  topic along with other questions from business owners just like you.Y’all, the business owners who hung out with us Live showed UP with amazing questions!In this Facebook Live, you’ll hear me answer questions about:Should you post captions on Reels?Should you post Instagram Stories?How to Avoid Business RegretWhat to Do When People Rip You Offand more.I LOVED this conversation and I have a funny feeling you will too. Click play >>HERE!<<If you haven’t heard, Social Curator is open for enrollment! Head to https://www.socialcurator.com/join to start your Social Curator subscription today and receive monthly caption templates, lifestyle photos, instagram story templates and more to market your business on social media. I’ll see you inside our private Community super soon!

Believe it or not, you don’t have to be the best in your industry to be successful.In fact, for a very long time I knew that there were a lot of photographers who couldn't stand the fact that I was mediocre and I was getting awards for my work.They couldn't stand that I was charging a premium in a luxury market and they said, “She's not even that good.”*And they were right! I WASN’T good!*But do you wanna know where our paths veered and mine continued to grow? I became really really good at giving VALUE to the end user.>>When you know who it is you serve and you serve them an experience that is unparalleled, they will love you and come back for more.<<So how do you serve your audience with what they NEED? Well Hustler, that’s what this episode is about. Click play to learn all about it!If you’re ready to start showing up for your business in big ways, take a look at my Social Media Marketing Guide. It is a great way to start marketing the business of your dreams in a big way… FOR FREE! Download it at https://www.jasminestar.com/socialmediaplan  and start building the business (and confidence) you’ve always dreamed of.

You did it! You finally turned your passion into a business…But what if it isn’t profitable?I’ve seen this scenario play out time and time again, and it all comes down to one question:Are you willing to pursue your passion even if it's not profitable.There’s no right or wrong answer, friend.If yes, keep doing it.If no, keep doing it… but find another way to monetize.In today’s podcast episode, you’ll hear me coach a fellow business owner on this exact dilemma. You’ll also hear me answer questions on other topics like pivoting your business, training a new VA, and more.If you’re ready to dive in, click play!If you’d like to be notified of another random Zoom Q+A and receive inspirational text messages from Yours Truly, head to https://www.jasminestar.com/textme to shoot me a text! Then we’ll be like Thelma & Louise… but, you know… without the guns.You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!

Do you batch your social media content?>>Batching is the act of grouping similar tasks together to complete them in the most efficient way possible.<<For years, the team and I have been batching content for mine and the Social Curator brands, and it has made a WORLD of a difference in our workflow.It takes so much less time to create content when you plan, organize, and create them at the same time! That’s why today I want to share with you a Facebook Live I hosted last week, where we discussed how to batch Instagram Stories and Reels to work smarter, not harder.If creating content for social media is a business task that makes you feel like you’re a one-person circus act juggling 27 fire torches while riding a unicycle, then this episode is PERFECT for you.So sit back, relax, and listen in!Friend, if you want to dive even deeper with this content, starting your Social Curator subscription is as easy as:Starting your subscription at https://www.socialcurator.com/joinExploring your social media content (each month you receive 30 customizable caption templates, 5 Instagram story sets, a social media Action Plan, and access to a library of 3500+ lifestyle images), andPOST! Social Curator makes it so easy to choose a lifestyle photo, customize a caption template, and download a story set to post on social media in just minutes.Then, you can kick back and watch a steady stream of likes, comments, and sales come rolling in!Start your subscription today and I’ll see you inside our private community for this month’s group coaching centered around batching Instagram Stories and Reels.You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!

Have you ever felt the fear of the unknown when wanting to make a change in your business?I know I have.I felt fear when I dropped out of law school.I felt fear when I became a photographer.I felt fear when I launched Social Curator.Despite how scared you may feel, I’m SO excited for you to step past it and into a career you’re excited about and aligned with. And that’s exactly what today’s episode is all about!My guest today is Ashley Stahl, counter-terrorism professional turned career coach and author of the bestselling book You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career.Ashley is an awesome person to help you get clarity on your next career move, and face the fear of the unknown.Even if you’re not planning to switch jobs or  industries, I *know* you can apply Ashley’s insights to other places in your business, such as launching a new product or service.Without further ado, click play on our conversation now!If you enjoyed this episode of the Jasmine Star Show, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. Like LLSG PL, who said: “The most productive 12 hour drive, ever! I had a daunting 12 hour drive to do by myself. I took the opportunity to catch up on Jasmine’s podcasts using Bluetooth in the car. I was entertained and educated. I figured some things out as to how I can apply them to my business. The trip did not seem as long after all!. Thank you for being a great co-pilot! I enjoyed our drive.”Thanks LLSG PL, and thank YOU for listening!You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!

Ugh… Why is posting on social media SO HARD?!Do you find yourself thinking this every time you sit down to write a post?I feel you. It was hard for me, too, until the Social Curator Team and I came up with an EASY formula to write your captions.And, (get this!): we created an easy way to get your followers to engage with them!>>This chat from a recent Facebook Live is all about making posting on social media easier, faster, and more effective.<<Ready to dive in? Click play!You can find the caption template used in this episode here: https://www.jasminestar.com/podcast/episode206.Use this caption template for YOUR business and be sure to share it with me @jasminestar so I can cheer you on!You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!