We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jasmine Felder a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Jasmine, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
How did I find my purpose? That’s a funny question! Over the course of the last few years I have experienced trials and tribulations that have tested me mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Over the last year and a half, my beliefs and everything I knew were tested. I felt like I lost everything. I faced struggles with my physical health. I experienced loss financially. My career was derailed. In some ways I personally isolated myself and in other ways through divine intervention I was isolated from everything and everyone I knew. However, through these challenges I began to connect with God and myself on a deeper level. I began to receive clarity on my strengths and areas of opportunities. I started to realize there was no “glass ceiling” and the sky was not the limit. I communicated with God on a regular, filled my cup with inspirational messages, and increased my knowledge through research. I found my purpose when I was stripped of everyone’s thoughts and opinions, the worries of the world, and I believed in myself.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
My brand “The Brand of Jasmine D.” is my baby! It stands for everything I believe in and everything I desire to be. Before identifying my purpose I would listen to hours and hours of motivational videos that really helped me through my hard times. The Brand of Jasmine D. is an entity with multiple sides to it. I currently have The Brand of Jasmine D. Podcast that is available on multiple podcast platforms including Apple Podcast, I Heart Radio Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more. This podcast is tailored to the modern day woman, her lifestyle, her career, parenting, dating, relationships, alignment with God, and more. My podcast was created to share with women but also share with anyone my own experiences. I am hopeful through sharing my experiences we could journey together to being the best version of ourselves. I am also sharing my podcasts on my YouTube channel and creating different content videos on YouTube and TikTok. I want to encourage others the way I was encouraged. I want others to know life is not perfect. It’s a beautiful picture that is sometimes colored outside of the lines. I want to offer lifestyle tips, share ways to increase finances through legit “side hustles”, I want to talk people through their hard times, and I want to be the village we all need. This is The Brand of Jasmine D. !
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The impactful qualities and skills that have helped me on my journey were and still are self awareness, determination, and courage. Being aware of who you are, where you are, and your overall mindset is important. When striving for next level success you have to consistently internalize yourself. If you cannot be honest with yourself you cannot be honest with others. After self awareness the next quality would be determination. I am determined to be successful by all means in a good way. I am not willing to be distracted so if that means removing people who distract me then so be it. Determination keeps me focused. Determination reminds me of the sacrifices I need to make. Determination keeps me level headed when I have to make sacrifices. Finally, after determination I have to be courageous. I naturally believe myself to be an introvert but, being an introvert has not placed me in the necessary rooms. Being courageous to speak in front of others, post videos, and post reminders are the qualities that have placed me in the right rooms and have allowed others to see my gifts and talents. I would encourage anyone on their journey to being successful to become self aware, to be determined, and to be courageous. You are the expert on your gift. Never let anyone make you feel like you are not!
What has been your biggest area of growth or improvement in the past 12 months?
My biggest area of growth and improvement in the last 12 months would be vulnerability. I have always seen myself as strong and resilient. Realistically, I always found myself being a top contender at past “tables”. It was a self confidence blow when I lost it all. One day I looked up and most of the people I thought I had were gone. I felt like I was so deep in a hole that I could not dig myself out of it alone. It took removing my pride and true vulnerability as I entered this next level. Wanting to hide my pain and struggles would keep me stagnant. However, opening up and sharing with others my struggles are the very reason that I have a story to tell. I am still learning but, my vulnerability is healing me. Being vulnerable is teaching me how to forgive myself and others. I look at myself different in a good way. I am proud of my strength to fight through. I am proud of myself for having the strength and courage to fight. So yes, my biggest area of growth is bringing down the mask to show you all the real Jasmine D. Felder. I want you to know about the hills, valleys, twists, and turns because they make me who I AM!
Contact Info:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebrandofjasmined
- Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/jasmine-felder-a84883229
- Youtube: www.YouTube.com/thebrandofjasmined
- Other: Tik Tok: TheBrandofJasmineD
