I’ve said it before, but I’m about as smooth as a balled up Bounty paper towel left on a hot park bench after a picnic. I’m awkward, struggle with small talk, and silently wear my emotions on my face. Yes, MY FACE HAS SUBTITLES. In an attempt to broaden my network and foster new industry […] The post How to Plan Strategic Networking appeared first on Jasmine Star ..read more

BOOING TAYLOR SWIFT DURING THE SUPER BOWL (and why I think it’s a good thing). Before Swifties throw beaded bracelets at my head, let me begin by explaining one thing:  When people boo at you, it means they have an opinion. Of all the 65,000 people in the stadium (including many celebrities), no one else was […] The post Booing Taylor Swift During the SuperBowl appeared first on Jasmine Star ..read more

My mother-in-law is Chinese, and obsessed with her children. I joke that if she could bronze JD, she’d place his statue on her mantle and shine it daily. I met her when I was just 17 years old, slightly terrified of her get-it-done, no-nonsense attitude. She’s fiercely loyal, generous, and quietly thoughtful. She cooks your […] The post Unlock Explosive Growth: 3 Easy Questions appeared first on Jasmine Star ..read more

Before it all changed, we hired an adoption family therapist. As two co-founders, we realized we hadn’t outlined how parenthood would change our working relationship. JD and I sat opposite of each other, he on an overstuffed comfy couch, me on a rigid, upright chair. The seats were a good representation of our personalities, that […] The post Do Motherhood + Business Mix? appeared first on Jasmine Star ..read more

Didn’t want to do it. Glad I did. That’s my post-gym mantra. I started sharing it on IG stories last year… and then it caught on. Others started taking photos of their workouts, adding my mantra, and tagging me. When JD saw these stories, he asked me if people knew. Knew what, I asked. “I […] The post Didn’t Want to Do It. Glad I Did. appeared first on Jasmine Star ..read more

Well, well, well…looks like we find ourselves at the end of 2024, and I want to say one thing: T H A N K – Y O U… for being you. for reading this post. for staying connected. for your support. for your replies. for being on this journey together. Every year, I receive a […] The post One Thing Before I Leave… appeared first on Jasmine Star ..read more

Oh it’s THAT time of the year. No, not last minute gift shopping, Christmas carols, or copious amounts of tamales. It’s the most AMAZING time of the year: we get to finalize our 2025 business plans! Next week JD and I are headed to Deer Valley, Utah to meet with teammates to lock in our […] The post 3-Steps to Plan Next Year’s Growth appeared first on Jasmine Star ..read more

Welcome to the tornado that is my mind. Much like you, I’m sure, you have a million things swirling around, and you’re carefully trying to hold onto your basket, Toto, and your ruby red slippers. (I saw Wicked this weekend, so if I make Wizard of Oz mentions, please ignore me, I’m slightly obsessed.) Of […] The post I Snuck Into the Room, So You Can Too appeared first on Jasmine Star ..read more

Have you ever seen Norman Rockwell’s famous painting of a Thanksgiving dinner?  There, at the head of the table, mom is serving a beautifully browned turkey, while dad is wearing a suit and beaming with pride. Guests at the table smile and lean over gleaming white platters of colorful vegetables and gravy. That?  That is […] The post When Enough is Finally, Enough appeared first on Jasmine Star ..read more

When is the last time you opened your calendar for a little magic? A kismet opportunity? A chance encounter? A few months ago, my therapist/executive coach encouraged me to block a few days off on my calendar in November. Me: Why? For what reason? Her: To recharge, change your environment, and ask yourself better questions… […] The post You’ll Never Believe What Happened appeared first on Jasmine Star ..read more