The banked denied it.

The investor passed.

The client cancelled.

What was said behind your back.

Why they chose someone else.

Everything is happening for you.

You needed to see this,
j*

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This has happened ONCE in my life, and it changed my business beyond my wildest imagination.

When you have somebody who believes in you to THAT degree, in such a big way, you can’t help but continue to push on because you trust that they can see something in you that sometimes you can’t see in yourself.

I began working with Susan as a mentor in 2020.

In early 2026, she called to let me know that she had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. The news shocked me.

I sat for days, and I cried, immediately thinking of anything that I could do to help, but in a very familiar-Susan style, she told me to stay focused on the business because helping entrepreneurs was her medicine.

We thought she would be able to make it through the holidays, and we would be able to discuss her next life plans in the following year.

Susan chose five people who she wanted to have bucket list experiences with, each person would travel to a different place in the world with her and experience life to the fullest.

I was honored and thrilled when she invited me, JD, and Luna to experience Mexico City together.

Our plans were to go in May, but two days before our flight, she called to let me know that she was in so much physical pain she wouldn’t be able to travel.

She said she just needed a little bit of extra time to gather her strength…that’s what she told me, but perhaps, looking back, it was Susan keeping a brave face to not let me worry about her.

On Monday, June 15, 2026, we had our weekly call.

We spoke about the business and my plans, and towards the end of the call, she apologized.

Confused, I asked her, “For what? What could you possibly be apologizing for?” and then she said she was sorry for not being everything I needed.

Confused, I told her I couldn’t ask for a better mentor.

Quite honestly, I was shocked that she would even think to say such a thing.

This woman single-handedly changed my life.

I couldn’t help but shake that she was trying to tell me something that I refused to hear, but there was a deep knowing that there were things left unsaid between us.

So I did something completely out of the ordinary.

Before we got off the call, I told her I loved her.

I’m sure it struck her as odd, but I repeated it again. “I love you,” I said, “and I want to thank you for everything you’ve given me.”

The following morning, I got a text message from her best friend, Marian, saying Susan was rushed to the hospital that night and was placed in palliative care.

She asked me to record a video to send Susan because she wasn’t strong enough to take calls, but every so often she would be lucid enough to hear from people she loved.

On Wednesday morning, I received another text message from Marian: When Susan saw the video I sent her, she asked when I was going to visit her in the hospital.

I received that message on Wednesday morning and I booked a flight to Colorado, leaving just two hours later.

On Wednesday, I walked into her home and saw Susan on the last journey of her life.

I wrapped my arms around her and I told her how much she meant to me and how much I loved her.

I promised that whatever I did for the rest of my life in my career, it would be because of her belief in me.

God gave her to me as a gift, and I will continue to cherish her for the rest of my life.

I debated sharing this, but realized that thanking her publicly was the best way to showcase to her belief in others.

That was her legacy, and I want to share a bit of that with you.

I hope that I can continue to share everything she taught me with you, so her memory lives on in her absence.

To living for a legacy,
j*

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Now before the haters come out and ask me to cite my resources or ensure I didn’t get this as a content from ChatGPT, rest assured.

This business hack is ALL and ENTIRELY based on years and years of watching and studying women at the top of their field.

From afar and up close.

Because what I can tell you is that I’ve gotten access to some of the most incredible, powerful, and successful women behind closed doors.

If you want to achieve success and stand in confidence, here’s the best hack: STUDY SUCCESSFUL WOMEN.

Here’s three of the most important qualities a successful woman has from what I’ve experienced up close…

Number One: Successful Women Make Their Own Decisions
This one—hands down—is the most powerful characteristic every successful woman possesses.

Successful Women don’t wait and ask someone else. They don’t abdicate the decision to someone who knows more, or has more experience.

They get quiet, they trust themselves, and ONLY THEN (after deciding for themselves) will they seek insights from other people.

She can change her decision if she chooses, but it’s still HER, making the decision.

Number Two: Successful Women Give Themselves Permission
Permission is a crazy thing to talk about in the 21st century.

(It’s like this because for hundreds and hundreds of years women had to ask permission. For everything.)

Friend, it wasn’t until 1974 that a woman could buy her own house, on her own.

Let’s make this simple: Your own MOTHER likely couldn’t buy a house on her own.

We’re one generation removed from not being able to buy property.

We are the FIRST generation who’ve dared greatly…successful women have taken this legal right and sprinted toward their freedom.

They are no longer asking for anyone but themselves to choose what is best for them, their goals, their families, and their businesses.

Number Three: Successful Women Create a Plan (and schedules!)
Want to know a crazy fact?

Every time I’ve attended an event, was invited into a room, or given access to a think tank, the most successful woman in the room was the person running the show.

She was the one texting or emailing details. She arranged reservations. She asked for flight arrival times.

Successful women know a good plan gets results.

I have yet to attend an event with successful women where there HAS NOT been a timeline shared in advance.

I debated sharing this, but I got permission from Emma while I was at her house.

Emma Grede is a powerhouse. Not only is she the co-founder of Skims and Good American (as well as a lot of other companies), she’s an author, speaker, and podcaster.

I’m a member of a female professional podcaster group and we had wanted to get together in real life for almost a year. But nothing really came of it.

Emma joined the group and in less than two months, she planned the first event, hosted it at her house, sent a timeline for dinner (and also included an ending time).

I asked if I could take photos and videos of the event, and share my experience, and she replied, “Share away!”

This confirmed a pattern I saw again and again: The most successful women make plans and schedules to ensure every detail is considered and time is maximized.

Now, one last thing: I specifically mentioned successful women…I didn’t mention a SINGLE thing about money.

And while—YES—money is often connected to success, it’s not one and the same.

Making decisions on your own, giving yourself your own permission, and being in charge your own plan are all key tenents of success.

I’ll be sharing a podcast on making more money coming soon, but—for now—I’m asking you to simply sit in the notion that success is in the eye of the beholder, so I genuinely hope you allow yourself to see it.

Choose Success,
j*

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(Here’s the BEST news…these posts were organic ads that crushed!)

If you, like me, are spread thin, busier than a bee in spring, and refuse to make excuses, let’s GET STARTED.

Each of the following Instagram posts took less than three minutes to create:

Now let’s break them down one by one (so you can create your own version this week, no excuses!)

1. Work From Wherever – Shoot time (1 min), Post time (2 min)

I set my phone against a towel on a pool lounge chair adjacent to mine. Recorded it myself in selfie mode.

2. If I Had to Build it All Again Today – Shoot time (1 min), Post time (2 min)

I set up a tripod in the airport (I know…cringe!) and recorded myself in selfie mode.

3. If You Started Today – I simply used photos on my phone to create a carousel (3 min)

I created a separate folder for photos that I randomly capture that I think would be good for content at a later point in time. This library makes creating carousel super fast and easy!

So there you have it.

Three posts you can create in less than three minutes.

If you want to go deeper—past this 3-minute drill of creating content—I’m inviting you to connect with me on YouTube today, where I created a podcast/vlog about going to an 8-figure mastermind and:

• Feeling totally out of my element.
• Not knowing a single person at the event.
• And making hard decisions in real time that affected my business.

I’m documenting my journey so we can grow together. Check it out >HERE<.

Three minutes,

j*

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(Listen, when the clock strikes 12:34pm and you feel lucky, or if you stop the microwave at :01 before it beeps and you feel like a gangster, YOU ARE MY PEOPLE)

I arrived to the gym and reflected on why I was on the hunt for good things to come.

It had been a hard week WEEKS month.

OKAY, FINE, 2026 HAS A FIRE UNDER MY BUM AND HAS A CAN OF GASOLINE IN HER LEFT HAND JUST WAITING TO MAKE LIFE MORE INTERESTING.

I’m doing the work. Focusing on my actions, releasing anxiety from my thoughts. Meditation, breathwork, coaching.

I’m basically feeling like a mix of Deepak and Tupac.

I will also admit, in full honesty, that there were moments when even the best advice couldn’t help me from my analysis paralysis.

In those moments, I had to dig deeper for a bigger why.

Every time I wanted to stop out of fear, anxiety, or overwhelm, I immediately thought of my daughter and I began to take actions not just for myself, but for her, so one day she will be able to do the same.

Not an example of perfection, not an example of fearlessness.

• An example of being scared and doing it anyway.
• An example of what it looks like to get back up after being kicked down.
• An example of somebody who has the odds stacked against her and yet still finds a way to not just survive, but thrive.

I am inviting you to think of a thing or a person or a cause that allows you to dig deep when things are not going the way that you want or expect, because I’ve realized is that this is simply the Game of Entrepreneurship.

More things will go wrong than right.

You will walk through a graveyard of mistakes.

There will be more valleys than peaks.

There will be more rejection and failure than success.

But if we do not quit, we cannot lose.

And if we are NOT just doing it for ourselves, the stakes become higher, but the rewards become greater.

Here’s to the greatest rewards,

j*

P.S. Speaking of sharpening my entrepreneur mindset, I had an AWESOME conversation with Coach Keren Eldad on my podcast…she’s world class at helping overachieving perfectionists get bigger results with less stress…LOVED it! Check it out >>HERE<<.

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I stood on stages and spoke to thousands—sometimes tens of thousands—about marketing, branding and content. I explained why showing up online mattered and why building a personal brand could change the trajectory of your business. 

Over time, I realized something important: the people who were ready to act didn’t need convincing, and the people who weren’t ready wouldn’t be persuaded by more information. So, I stopped trying to convince. Now, I simply present my case.

And that case, simply put, is this: building a personal brand is no longer optional for anyone who wants to grow a business in today’s environment. Personal brands are built digitally. And the entrepreneurs and businesses that understand how to operate within that framework will move far faster than those who don’t. The question isn’t whether this shift is happening. The question is whether we are willing to lead into it.

Leadership Is Modeled, Not Mandated

One of the most consistent challenges I see in running an online business is a gap between expectation and behavior. You know creating content is important, but you’re hesitant to do it.

That hesitation is understandable. Content creation takes time. It can feel uncomfortable. And early efforts often don’t produce immediate results. I’ve experienced that personally. I’ve spent time creating content that generated little engagement, and it is easy in those moments to question whether the effort is worthwhile.

But the issue isn’t whether or not every post performs. The issue is whether you’ll show up and do the work, even when the results take a long time.

Social Proof Drives Conversion

Customers don’t make decisions based solely on product features or brand positioning. They make decisions based on belief—and belief is often built through other people’s experiences.

Highly produced marketing assets have value, but they are often less persuasive than authentic, user-driven content. A real person sharing a real result carries a level of credibility that traditional marketing can’t replicate.

The transformation associated with a product is not communicated through the product itself, but through the individual using it. That is what creates social proof.  In simplest terms, YOU create social proof.

Content Creates Momentum

In every business I’ve built or advised, there are moments when growth slows or engagement plateaus. In those moments, content can act as a powerful catalyst. It reintroduces attention, sparks conversation and creates new entry points for customers and prospects.

This doesn’t happen through isolated efforts. It requires consistency and alignment. When content is created strategically—focused on specific products, initiatives or outcomes—it can drive measurable movement. Momentum doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through sustained visibility.

Overcoming the Barrier to Entry

While the strategic value of personal branding is clear, the execution is often where people hesitate. The barrier is rarely technical. It is emotional.

(Yes, your feelings are often more powerful than actions you don’t want to take!)

Creating content requires a willingness to be visible, and that visibility introduces risk. There is concern about how content will be received, whether it will meet expectations and whether it will reflect well on the individual or the brand.

This hesitation is natural, but it is also one of the primary reasons many people never get started or do not engage consistently. 

The truth is that most people aren’t held back by a lack of strategy—they’re held back by a fear of being seen trying. One of the greatest advantages I’ve developed is simple: I’m willing to do what others won’t. I’m willing to show up before I feel ready, to post when it feels uncomfortable and to improve in public.

One of the most important shifts I made in my own approach was accepting that content does not need to be perfect to be effective. In fact, content that feels overly polished can sometimes create distance rather than connection. What resonates most is content that reflects real experiences and real progress.

That means normalizing imperfect content, providing clear frameworks and reinforcing that consistency is more important than perfection.

Building in Public

A key component of personal branding is the willingness to build in public. Waiting for ideal conditions—perfect timing, perfect messaging, perfect production—delays progress. In reality, those conditions rarely exist. 

When business owners document their journey as it unfolds, they create a narrative that others can follow. This builds relatability and strengthens connection. It also provides a record of growth, which reinforces credibility over time.

Adapting to a Video-First Environment

Another critical shift shaping personal branding is the move toward video. Across platforms, content consumption has evolved. Video is the dominant format for engagement. It allows for faster communication, stronger connection and more dynamic storytelling. As platforms prioritize video content, those who adopt it early gain increased visibility.

This does not require high production value. It requires clarity and consistency. Simple, direct communication often outperforms more complex formats because it’s both easier to consume and create.

Consistency Over Immediate Results

One of the most common questions surrounding content creation is return on investment. It is reasonable to ask how time spent creating content translates into measurable business outcomes.

The reality is that personal branding operates on a longer timeline than traditional marketing tactics. Individual posts may not produce immediate results, but consistent effort builds an asset over time. And that asset is trust.

Over time, that trust compounds—making every future action more effective. From a strategic perspective, this makes personal branding a long-term investment rather than a short-term tactic. The return is not always immediate, but it doesn’t have to be.

A Strategic Decision

Building a personal brand ultimately comes down to a decision.

It is a decision to prioritize visibility, even when it is uncomfortable. It is a decision to lead by example, even when results are not immediate. And it is a decision to invest in a strategy that compounds over time rather than one that delivers only short-term gains.

The Long Game

Personal branding is not about a single post, a single platform or a single campaign. It is about consistency over time.

It is about showing up when it’s inconvenient, continuing when results are not immediate and improving through repetition. It is about understanding that visibility leads to trust, and that trust—in turn—leads to growth.

The opportunity in front of us is massive. Access to platforms, tools and audiences has never been greater. But access alone does not create results. Action does.

What happens next is a choice. A choice to create. A choice to lead. And a choice to play (and win) the long game.

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A string of events occurred that left me shaken…and sad.

My mentor, sweet Susan, invited me, JD, and Luna to Mexico City to celebrate life.

Mostly, her life. She was diagnosed with stage four cancer earlier this year, so every day is a gift.

We aren’t sure she will make it to the end of the year, so Susan invited us to see the world, eat the best food, and live to the fullest with her.

Then life had other plans.

We had to save our trip for another time, but it highlighted the grief I carry like bowling bag every day.

Since the beginning of 2026, Susan was diagnosed with incurable cancer, my uncle passed away, my brother is living in a homeless shelter, and my mother has an undiagnosed ailment that’s rendered her to a wheelchair.

It’s a lot.

I haven’t shared it (and a litany of other things) publicly, because—well—I’m just trying to keep my head above water.

Last week I read, “Grief shared is grief halved. Joy shared is twice a joy.”

So this is me, the whole of me, sharing a bit of my grief in attempts to lighten my load because…

…what I share online is mostly joy, which you help multiply.

But only sharing one side of the grief/joy coin isn’t the full picture, is it?

As entrepreneurs we often find ourselves in the mire of pain, happiness, fear, frustration, and hope.

Most days I experience all that…and then some more.

This note is simply a reminder that as business owners we are ALL navigating the highs and lows of life behind the scenes.

We put on brave faces for our teams. We smile for our content. We do what it takes to keep moving forward.

We also silently carry a bowling bag of grief. All of us.

I’ve come to accept it’s normal. Not easy, but, alas, normal.

If you’re carrying the weight of life’s challenges, I see you. We’re in this together.

And one day, I look forward to sharing your Joy when it inevitably heads your way.

Because it will.

To Life,

j*

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I celebrated my birthday last week with Luna and JD at Disneyland and I couldn’t stop thinking:

“THIS is what a world-class brand feels like.”

Not looks like. Feels like.

Because Disneyland isn’t selling tickets: They’re selling transformation.

You don’t enter a park…you enter a story.

You don’t stand in line…you build anticipation.

You don’t buy merch…you take home identity.

And it made me ask myself (as an entrepreneur):

Am I creating an experience… or just delivering a service?

Here are 3 branding lessons I took home:

1. Consistency builds trust Every detail—smell, music, language—is intentional. Your brand isn’t what you say once. It’s what people experience repeatedly.
2. Immersion creates loyalty Disney doesn’t break character. Ever. Where in your business are you accidentally “breaking the magic”?
3. Emotion is the product People won’t remember every detail… But they’ll never forget how you made them feel.

And that’s the real flex: Not being the best option, but being the one they can’t replace.

If you’re building a brand right now, don’t just ask:

“What do I offer?”

Ask:

“What do people feel when they experience me?”

Because that’s what they’ll come back for.

When You Wish Upon a (J)Star,

Jasmine*

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Catharsis on the internet, just you and me.

There are things that are easier to gloss over, in the name of I’m-just-so-busy or **the guise of I’ll-share-once-I-figure-it-out.

Well, today is not that day.

Today is the moment where I give you a direct look into the last four and a half weeks, filled with unexpected turns.

During the second week of March, I made the (hard) decision to step in as the Sales Manager.

This required me to let go of the former sweet, good manager (so hard), in order to rebuild the department and team.

I was sick making this decision, but I jumped in feet first and looked at the team during our first meeting together and said the following: “I don’t know what I’m doing…but we’re about to clean house and play at a new level.”

I spent hours(sssss) each day studying how to scale our systems and sales, and—some mornings—drank Alka Seltzer because of how nervous I was to guide such a talented team with what felt like a butter knife, a whoopee cushion, and a harmonica.

I spoke with a voice that quivered, but I didn’t back down from stating my expectations and goals.

Over the last 30 days, I’ve become an entirely different person.

I know it sounds like a stretch (and a bit self-congratulatory), but it came at a cost.

Sleep. Ego. Money. Comfort. Status quo.

There were days when I wanted to face plant on my desk, but I refused, because this?

THIS work, THIS privilege? I chose it.

I refused to complain because this (difficult) opportunity empowered (and required) me to earn the right to grow with a solid foundation of culture, excellence, and expansion.

In the last month, we grew in new ways (adding three new members to the sales team) and served hundreds of clients well.

It hasn’t been easy (and we still have a SO much to learn), but I am proud.

If there’s one thing I’ve been reminded of in this process it’s this: The hardest moments provide the most gratifying ways to grow, if we don’t give up.

Here’s to the hard moments, may they shape us into being the people who earn every good thing coming our way.

To Growth Always, in all ways,

j*

P.S. If you’re looking for an [epic] free leadership training, join me in a very private conversation I had with a consultant. I hired Jim to develop myself and the leadership team…and you get a front row seat HERE. (Yes, I’m sharing a private video with revealing details so we can expand, together.)

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