Have you ever walked into a room and realized… you’re the only one?

The only woman.

The only parent.

The only person of color.

The only voice of your kind.

In this episode, I share what it’s really like to be the “only”—and how I’ve learned to turn that discomfort into a source of power.

I open up about an experience where I was the only female at a high-level mastermind retreat, how I handled the uncomfortable moments (like not being allowed to check in to a hotel with my daughter 😳), and what it truly means to show up fully, even when others misunderstand or criticize your path.

You'll hear:

✨ How I reframed being “the only one” from weakness to strength

💬 A shocking direct message I received—and how I chose to respond with grace

🌵 3 life lessons I learned from a desert cactus (yes, really)

💡 A step-by-step framework to create your own peer-led mastermind, no $50K required

🔥 The importance of scrappy action—and how YOU can build your own room if you’re not getting invited into one

Plus, I share an incredibly practical story of how my friend Stacy pulled together a high-level group of entrepreneurs to host a mastermind with Layla Hermozi—without needing a massive budget or big brand clout.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider… and is ready to own it as their edge.

Let’s stop waiting to be invited. Let’s build the rooms we want to walk into.

Click play to hear all of this and:

[00:00] Why being “the only” in a room can be your advantage

[01:00] Childhood lessons on standing out (and why it felt uncomfortable at first)

[04:30] The story behind being the only woman at a mastermind in the desert

[06:30] The direct message that tried to cut deep—and why it didn’t

[08:00] The hotel that rejected us and the emotional moment that followed

[11:30] Owning your difference and reclaiming your presence

[14:00] 3 powerful lessons from a desert cactus 🌵

[17:30] How to get into powerful rooms (even if you don’t have the budget)

[20:00] The 2 types of masterminds and what they require

[24:00] How YOU can start a high-value peer-to-peer mastermind today

[26:00] Final encouragement: you don’t need permission to create the room you want

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• Three Ways to Remove Comparison and Become Unstoppable
• Building Confidence with Ease: How I’m Becoming the 3X Version of Myself

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For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode571

You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.

I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.

If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!

Let’s talk about the unspoken epidemic hitting high achievers: perfectionism, scarcity thinking, and the belief that our worth is tied to hustle.

In this episode of the Jasmine Star Show, I sit down with powerhouse coach and recovering perfectionist Keren Eldad—and y’all, it’s the permission slip we didn’t know we needed.

Keren has coached world leaders, Olympians, and 8-figure entrepreneurs, and guess what they all battle? The fear of not being enough.

We unpack the adversarial mindset that equates pressure with performance—and explore how ease can be your edge.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, obsessed over “getting it right,” or mistaken anxiety for ambition… this one’s for you.

Keren doesn’t just drop gems—she drops frameworks. Tune in to rewire your patterns and lead with clarity, not chaos.

Click play to hear all of this and:

[00:02] Why most high achievers operate from scarcity (even if they don’t know it)

[00:55] “Do you view the world as abundant or adversarial?” – the question that changes everything

[04:11] Why letting go of perfectionism doesn’t mean losing your edge

[06:02] The dark side of hustle culture and how it nearly made Keren quit her own business

[07:35] Why most perfectionists don’t think they are (and how to spot it in yourself)

[09:57] The real reason we resist rest (and what to do about it)

Listen to Related Episodes:

• Why High Achievers Burn Out (and How to Fix It)
• How to Build Your Self Trust to Make Better Business Decisions

Connect With Keren Eldad:

Keren Eldad is an executive coach, speaker, and author specializing in high achievers who look great on paper but feel like something’s missing. Her work has impacted world leaders, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and C-suite executives. Known for her clarity and compassion, Keren helps overachievers drop the hustle and reclaim joy, success, and personal alignment. Her coaching program and upcoming book, Gilded, explore what happens when performance masks pain—and how to break free.

📧 Join my Newsletter for a weekly cocktail of insider business strategy, personal reflections, and the journey of being a thought leader: https://jasminestar.com/newsletter 📧

For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode570

You know that feeling when you find a platform that just works—and you never have to worry about switching? That’s been me and Showit for the past 10+ years.

I built my website with Showit because it gives me total design freedom.

If you’re ready to build a website that works FOR you—and not against you—head to JasmineStar.com/showit for a 14-day free trial + first month free when you subscribe!

When they win, I win. When I win, they win.

That’s how I approach networking. It’s not about “getting in the room”—it’s about expanding the room so we can all win together.

In this episode of The Jasmine Star Show, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I’ve intentionally used Instagram to build real relationships with 8-figure founders—relationships that started with zero connections and zero expectations.

Here’s the deal: people are always asking me, “Jasmine, how did you get into that room? How did you build a network of powerful founders?” And today, I’m breaking it ALL down.

But I’m not giving you theory. I’m giving you the actual steps I used. Plus, I’m sharing two real-life examples of women I met on Instagram who are now part of my mastermind and personal network.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• The exact 4-step framework I use to build authentic relationships online (Follow. Study. Engage. Invite.)
• How I built a connection with Shay Bacani, a powerhouse in the beauty and wellness funding space
• Why story-driven engagement and real connection is more powerful than cold DMs
• How to shift from being a fan to being a peer (this part is gold)

Whether you’re scaling to eight figures, seeking strategic partnerships, or just trying to connect with like-minded founders—you’ll walk away from this episode with a clear, simple roadmap to start building your dream network… one DM at a time.

And yes, I even read my actual DMs to Shay. (Spoiler alert: there’s nothing fancy—just intentional connection.)

It’s time to build a network that matches your ambition.

Let’s get to work.

Click play to hear all of this and:

[00:01] Why abundance and connection matter more than “getting in the room”

[00:56] Why stories—not just strategies—connect us the most

[01:20] A sneak peek into Jasmine’s current focus: business acquisition and advisory work

[02:58] How Instagram's algorithm helped Jasmine find her people (shoutout to IG!)

[03:52] Real-life example: How Jasmine discovered and connected with Shay Makani

[04:46] How Jasmine used Story replies, thoughtful engagement, and DMs to build trust

[05:40] The exact DMs Jasmine used to move from follower to Zoom call with an 8-figure founder

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• How to Create More Meaningful Relationships in Business

📧 Join my Newsletter for a weekly cocktail of insider business strategy, personal reflections, and the journey of being a thought leader: https://jasminestar.com/newsletter 📧

For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode569