Did you know that our brains are more inclined to avoid pain than work towards the thing that we want? In fact - our brains will often do everything they can to “keep us safe” from perceived discomfort or pain.That’s right - as you’re thinking about all the things you wanna do this year and the big ways you want your business to grow, your brain is actually sending out blaring signs like “AVOID THAT. IT MIGHT BE PAINFUL.”In this episode, I walk through the 10 sneaky messages the brain often sends us to keep us stuck - and then I share how we can actually achieve progress by doing the exact opposite of what our brains tell us.Click PLAY now to hear:[0:46] A short story about the time my mentor talked to Gene Kranz without knowing it - and the one lesson he learned[02:36] Why our brains are more inclined to avoid pain than achieve progress[3:13] 10 ways to ensure your business stays stuck in 2023[05:03] What to do if you want to get unstuck[05:49] 10 ways to ensure your business does NOT stay stuck in 2023[08:07] Why we must have the courage to take actionFor complete show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode337

Want to build a wildly successful business? Then you’re gonna want to click play on this episode with Leila Hormozi NOW and be prepared to take notes.(I’m not kidding - this might be one of the most practical episodes you listen to all year).Leila Hormozi is the CEO of Acquisiton.com (a $200 million portfolio company) and in this episode she walks through what she does, how she builds her teams, and what it looks like to embrace the ever-present uncomfortableness of running a business.Intrigued? Click play now to hear:[04:22] What Leila does as CEO of Acquistion.com[10:43] Where business owners get stuck as they build to six figures (and how to move past it)[13:43] Where business owners get stuck as they build to seven figures (and how to move past it)[16:28] How to approach building a team (who do you hire first?)[19:32] The importance of setting expectations about the company culture and work required for a role[30:03] How Leila led her team through COVID, while asking them to work nights and weekends[36:17] How to lead from a place of authenticity[40:39} What led Leila to start creating content[44:48] The mindset shift Leila chose that enables her to handle stress in a more productive way[47:09] Why Leila actively seeks to practice things that make her uncomfortable[49:42] What Leila learned after a piece of content went viral and wasn’t received as she intendedIf you want to learn more and connect with Leila, you can find her on Instagram at @leilanhormozi.For complete show notes, go to jasminestar.com/podcast/episode337

If you’ve listened to the Jasmine Star Show for awhile, you may remember our Crypto Curious series in early 2022 where I - along with my favorite crypto-savvy co host Daniel DiVenere - talked about cryptocurrency, NFTs, web3 and what they could mean for business owners.It’s been a year since our last conversation and things have changed: crypto is currently in a bear market and AI is now the darling of the tech world. I invited Daniel back on the show to have an honest conversation about how we’re thinking about crypto and ways we’ve seen business owners use AI to empower their growth.If you’re curious about AI, crypto, or simply want to be challenged to think in different ways, click play and listen in. You’ll hear us talk about:[00:53] The status of the crypto market[02:09] How much crypto money Daniel lost[03:42] Our current thoughts about the crypto space[07:00] How we see AI being leveraged by businesses right now[10:50] The difference between making AI your business v. incorporating some element of it into your business[12:33] Our experiments with AI so far and how “good” we think it is in providing what we ask for[17:55] What constraints are and how they can be used to grow your business[19:49] Platforms we’ve seen pop up that sell constraints[25:23] How a local business selling donuts could use DALLE-E to get better product photos[27:40] How a business owner could use ChatGPT to write emails

Have you ever gotten a negative or just downright rude comment?If you have, you know the feeling you get when you read it - it just sucks the energy straight out of you.And then you have to decide - do I respond? And if so - how?I was recently asked this very question - How do you respond to rude comments? - during the Q&A portion of a live speaking event.Little did the person asking the question know that I had JUST received a negative comment that morning and had to decide if and how to respond.I shared with this person the three-part framework I’ve developed for responding (your girl is no stranger to negative comments) and in this episode, I’m breaking it down for you.Click play to learn:[00:13] The behind the scenes of how I got invited to this incredible speaking event [JD said the room felt like we were in a bottle of shaken champagne!][04:04] The question I was asked that quieted the entire room[04:23] The rude comment I had received on Facebook that morning[04:51] The three-part framework I use to deal with negative comments[06:44] Why I hope negative comments come your way[07:23] How I actually responded to the negative comment I received that morningFor complete show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode335.

We were sitting in a podcast studio in LA when he said these words:“Healing is a journey of facing yourself consistently.”Lewis Howes is a friend, a brilliant mind, and a living testament to how to move from a place of fear, discouragement, and stuck-ness to a place where you’re truly living in your purpose. When he said these words in this conversation about his new book (The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today), I just had to pause.He was right.Overcoming fear and embracing your worthiness is not easy work, but it is possible work - and in this conversation, Lewis shares a process for doing so that you can begin today.Click play now to learn:[03:29] What to do if you feel stuck (in life, business, love, etc)[07:00] The new contract Lewis wrote for himself that enabled him to embrace a new identity that served him - and how you can do the same[17:33] The importance of getting mental and emotional support to do the hard work of navigating our lives and the world we live in[22:29] How to overcome the fear of “what if this doesn’t work out?”[26:00] The practical way Lewis acts on his fears to overcome them[31:34] How to do the work and ask for what you want, but remain unattached to the results[45:20] What to do with the fear of “I’m not enough”[51:59] How to apply a different story to hard seasonsFriend, whether you doubt if you can truly get unstuck or believe you can but just need some practical steps to get there, today’s conversation with Lewis Howes is exactly what you need. Click play right now to get started.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Art of Asking for What You Want with Lewis Howes (Episode 5 of the Jasmine Star Show)Recommended Resources for Therapy: Better Help, TalkSpace, Nami (specifically for those with limited financial resources) (these are NOT affiliate links)

As entrepreneurs, we’re constantly looking at our numbers - how much money did we make this month? What was our profit? Our revenue? Was that new tool/team member/course a good investment?But when it comes to talking about the numbers with our partner, we freeze. We don’t know what to say or we don’t know how to say it… and so we avoid, we fight about the cost of tomatoes, and we get stuck in the same arguments again and again.How do we get out of this cycle and create a life we love with our partner?Enter this conversation with financial expert Ramit Sethi.In this episode, he not only gives practical money advice for entrepreneurs at all stages of their business journey - he pairs this advice with scripts for how to involve your partner and have meaningful, productive conversations about money and building a rich life together.Click PLAY now to hear:[01:04] The 411 on Ramit’s wildly popular podcast: I Will Teach You To Be Rich[03:22] How the way we talk about money defines the roles that it plays in our relationships[05:38] How the Rich Life Review meeting with your partner can transform the way you think about and act towards money[10:20] Scripts for how a brand new entrepreneur could talk to their partner about starting their business[14:43] Scripts for how an entrepreneur could talk to their partner about they haven’t made as much money as they’d like and what to do about it[18:59] Scripts for how an entrepreneur who has done well and been very profitable could talk to their partner about requests they’re receiving from others for loans, etc.[19:50] How to set up your financial systems to allow for guilt-free spending[21:50] How to navigate conversations about money during dating relationships as an entrepreneur[24:13] Why the way you feel about money is highly uncorrelated to the amount of money you have in the bank[27:50] What’s going on beneath the surface when you avoid money and want to abdicate responsibility for it - and what to do about it[34:38] Why it’s important for both partners in a relationship to be involved in financial decisions[36:27] How to connect further with RamitIf you learn more with Ramit, you can find his I Will Teach You To Be Rich podcast >>HERE. His money coaching program can be found>>HERE and you can follow him on instagram @ramit.You can find complete show notes for this episode >>HERE.

Have you ever struggled with a decision in your business? Have you ever laid in bed and thought “is this decision the right decision?”(Ok, that was a trick question: we all have).A few months ago, in Episode 304, JD and I shared about how we were learning to embrace uncertainty and how that played out in our life and business.A podcast listener reached out to me after that time to share how meaningful the podcast had been to her - and then she shared her own framework for making a decision that was just so dang good, I had to share it with you. Here’s the cliff notes version of the three questions she asks herself - but you’ll want to click play to hear the full context so you can apply it to your next business decision.Question 1: Do I have the chops to do this new thing? [04:01]Question 2: One year from now, would I regret not giving this a shot? [04:12]Question 3: What’s the worst that could happen if it didn’t work out? [04:27]

“I buy boring businesses and talk about it on the internet.” That, my friend, is how Codie Sanchez describes what she does… but I’ll deal it to you straight:, her life and business is anything BUT boring. You’ll gonna want to click play on this conversation ASAP - in just over 30 minutes we cover everything from the importance of asking questions while embracing the truth that there is no such thing as a “right” question… to how success is rarely linear… to how create content that positions you as a thought leader… and why Codie intentionally choose at least one day each year to do something so hard that the other 364 days in the year are easy by comparison. (And a whole lot more!)Check out the full show notes with links to all resources mentioned in this episode >>HERE

If you’ve ever wanted a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what happens when business owners get together for a mastermind weekend… then this is the episode for you, my friend. You’ll want to click play ASAP to hear all about my recent getaway with Amy Porterfield and Britta Seva - I share how we structured our time together, the specific questions we asked one another, and the takeaways each of us had at the end of the weekend.Spoiler alert: My biggest takeaway? The crystal clear plan and vision I created of how I wanted to host my very own mastermind. I resisted hosting a mastermind for years - not because I didn’t want to, but because I knew it wasn’t the right time. But I knew 2023 was going to be a big shift for me personally and professionally and that it was the right time to create something magical for other business owners… and it was such a gift to be able to get Amy and Britt’s input on how I could make it the very best experience.If you’re interested in learning more about my six-month mastermind (focused on helping you develop lifelong friendships, grow your business, and create a standout personal brand as a service-based business owner), you can learn more at jasminestar.com/mastermind. Applications are being reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis and the deadline to apply is February 14, 2023 at 5pm PT.For complete show notes for this episode, >>click here

Have you ever had that gut feeling that you’re not supposed to be where you are right now? That’s there’s more out there for you, but you just don’t know how to get there? Or maybe you do know how, but the pain of getting it feels like too much?If so, you need to click play right now on this heart-to-heart conversation I recently had with Amy Porterfield where she shares candidly about her (far from easy) journey to let go of what wasn’t serving her and how you can learn to do the same. At the end of our conversation, you’ll get to learn more about Amy’s brand-new book, Two Weeks Notice, and the opportunity to get a free ticket to “The Two Weeks Notice Virtual Experience Event" (with yours truly and Jenna Kutcher). To pre-order the book and get all the details about the event, head over to twoweeksnoticebook.com.To see the show notes for this episode, click >>here

Have you ever had one of those nights where you can’t sleep and you find yourself on the floor, crying? If so, join the club. I’ve got a t-shirt for you in the garage. (jk, jk… but only kinda). I had more than one of these nights in 2022 - in fact, I had a lot of hard moments in the last 12 months. 2022 was a year of lessons for me - and I took some time to reflect and record what I learned in this episode so that you could benefit from them, too. Click play to hear some of my most honest thoughts about last year and the mindset I’m taking with me into 2023.

Friend, have you ever gotten really honest with yourself and asked this question:Why have I not made more progress in my business?If so, you’re not alone. In fact, a jewelry designer named Tammy asked me this exact question during a recent group coaching session inside Social Curator.She was frustrated and felt stuck - she told me, “I get really mad at myself. I have everything I need and I’m not profitable.”I had the honor of coaching Tammy through her frustration and stuck-ness and the framework I walked her through is one that I want to share with you in this episode. It’s short, but friend - it is powerful. I truly believe that if you take the time to work through it, you’ll see the progress you’ve been hoping for.Click play now to learn how to get unstuck and remain hopeful in the process!

When I look back on my career so far, the biggest spurts of growth in my business came on the back of participating in masterminds. But can I be real? These spurts of growth were hard. I often felt overwhelmed. Yet I couldn’t be more grateful for how they challenged me, pushed me, and changed me. Click >>play>>the waitlist to learn more!)

Have you ever felt thankful for what you have and - at the same time - a desire for more? (But you didn’t know exactly what that “more” was?) That’s precisely how I felt in 2015… and then I discovered this thing called “a mastermind.” I applied and what happened next… well, it changed the course of my business forever. Click play to hear the full story and get a sneak peek into a very special project I’m hosting this year (hint: it may or may not be my very own mastermind). Sign up for the waitlist to my mastermind >>HERE

You know those conversations that start from the heart right away - the ones where there’s no small talk about the weather, no introduction… nothing but straight up honesty?Friend, that’s exactly the kind of conversation I had with Anthony Truckson his Aww Shift podcast recently… and it was GOOD.Click PLAY if you want to hear us talk about everything from owning the value you bring to the world to how to be ok when people reject your offer to what I hope JD and I pass on to Luna (and a whole lot more).

Do you have a project you’ve always wanted to do… but you’ve never found the time to do it? If so, you’ll want to press play on this episode ASAP, because I’m going to walk you through the exact process I use to map out my goals each quarter and break them down into doable monthly, weekly, and daily assignments. I’ve used this process for years and seen the results in my business - and I can’t wait to share it with you. Press PLAY now!

Just a few weeks ago, I completed a business scaling program at Stanford University, and walked across the stage to receive my certificate from the Latino Business Action Network.The program was only four months long, but it changed my life. The person I was when I entered in September was an entirely different person than when I graduated in December.Click play to hear my reflections and learn about the powerful exercise I was asked to complete that opened a vault of truth that I hadn’t previously had the courage to open.

What does a founder’s journey REALLY look like? Is it neat and tidy or is it messy and filled with scrappy TikTok videos? Click PLAY to find out and listen to my conversation with Bec Jones, the CEO and Co-Founder of Clutch Wallet. Bec gets honest on the scrappiness of her journey to become a Founder and spills the tea on how she used TikTok to start establishing trust and credibility long before she had something to sell. Dive right in.

Have you ever talked with someone who helped you reflect on all you had learned and feel profoundly grateful for the challenges you’ve had along the way? If so, you know exactly how I felt after chatting with Rachel Roth - today I’m sharing the recent conversation we had on her podcast where we dove straight into all things business and life. (I mean, we covered it ALL: everything from the importance of defining your own success to how to overcome the crippling fear and insecurity of being a business owner to my secret method for figuring out what I don't know… and more). Click PLAY to listen in!

Few things make me happier than talking to you and answering your questions - that’s why this episode is a flash fire Q&A session where I answer listener questions in real time (with no advanced prep!) Click play to get my answers to questions like: How can I establish authority when I’m new? and How can I set and achieve big goals without working more hours?  (And make sure you have a place to take notes - I’m all about giving that practical advice!)