Meet Yasmin Pascall

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Yasmin Pascall. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Yasmin, you’ve got such an interesting story, but before we jump into that, let’s first talk about a topic near and dear to us – generosity. We think success, happiness and wellbeing depends on authentic generosity and empathy and so we’d love to hear about how you become such a generous person – where do you think your generosity comes from?

Generosity of spirit is what comes to the forefront of my mind. I had the opportunity to live in India for part of my childhood, which allowed my family to travel around Europe and Asia frequently. Experiencing a variety of rich cultures and people opened up a world of curiosity for me. I witnessed a beautiful willingness in people to welcome with open arms, share their cultures, and celebrate life with foreigners. I saw how it brought about great joy in many to feed travelers their traditional food, braid their hair, hear them speak the native language, see them wear the fashions, etc. Their generosity of spirit taught me that there are endless ways to connect and learn from one another. This is at the heart of why I create art, and a part of myself I nurture daily.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

I am a multi-disciplinary creative based in Brooklyn, NY. That label always makes me laugh as it feels like the quickest way to express my inherent desire to explore all possibilities of self within this craft. I work predominantly in film, theater, and devising spaces as an actor and stunt choreographer. As a martial artist, certified stage combatant, and dancer, engaging my body in my life and work brings me immense joy and wonder. The most exciting part of what I do is the amazing people I get to collaborate and create with. There is a wonderful community of artists in NYC, and I am falling more in love with the shared passion of my peers to lift up the stories of underrepresented communities, express themselves boldly, and get out of their comfort zones. I am excited about what the future holds and the new faces I will get to work with.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

1. We have all heard variations of this before: our inner child is our truest self. It is our most intuitive, expressive, honest, and curious self that is bursting to be in the driver’s seat. My advice is to never shy away from letting that part of yourself lead your life and play. The inner child has the ability to find joy in sweet treats, to say the strongest “no” that has ever left your lips, and to fall down and jump back up like you have never known pain until someone taught you what it was. What a gift it would be to embrace yourself fully without judgement.

2. “You cannot believe something and know it.” Believing something inherently suggests that you don’t know it. Thus, I would suggest that the energy of “believing” in anything is far more alive and expansive. Not to negate the things one feels are truths, but it is a superpower to admit that you do not know things in a world that expects you to look like you do and live dishonestly as a result. Take pride in how much you do not know and your willingness to learn things, forget them, and learn them again differently. Honor the beauty of this beginner’s mindset.

3. Experience, experience, experience. Do not only travel for, go to events, and take classes that have to do with your art. So often we pick up hobbies, instruments, and languages that parallel our profession, and in our subconscious study them to use in potential work. If you limit yourself and get blindsided in the heat of pursuing a career, you will be left as an uninspired dessert internally. This is something I struggle with and have to remind myself to live my life! Embracing the wealth of opportunities the world has to offer will fill us with so many colors and we never know what will peak our interest.

Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?

They never once used the “you’ll understand when you are older” phrase on me. My thoughts, excitements, and angers were always validated and respected. The lack of gaslighting and the immense amount of love they gave me as a child served as a guiding light when I went through the growing pains of quieting my voice and then finding it anew. I am incredibly grateful for the generous energy, courage, and love they continue to fill me up with. It is beautiful.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.yasminpascall.com
• Instagram: yasminpascall

Image Credits

Thomas Brunot, William Lacey, Giancarlo Abrahan, Emma Fabilli