Have you ever looked around a room full of successful entrepreneurs and thought, “I don’t belong here”?

That moment hit hard the first time I considered joining a mastermind — and saw the $25,000 price tag.

In this episode, I’m sharing the raw truth of investing in my very first mastermind: the doubts, the imposter syndrome, and the terrifying leap that turned into a $255,000 launch just six months later.

At the time, I had never invested in peer coaching or business education. I had built my company solo — no courses, no mentors, no community. But I knew something had to change.

What happened next challenged everything: my beliefs about money, my mindset around growth, and what’s actually possible when you're the least experienced person in the room.

If you've ever questioned whether masterminds are worth it, felt intimidated in high-level rooms, or wondered if you're ready to invest in yourself… this episode is your permission slip.

You're not underqualified. You’re just getting started.

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[00:40] The definition of a mastermind — and how it reframes business growth

[02:02] Feeling under-qualified to join a high-level room of entrepreneurs

[03:32] The initial shock of a $25,000 price tag — and the debate that followed

[04:41] A simple mindset shift: What if the investment could be earned back?

[05:56] How proximity to brilliant minds led to a $255K launch in six months

[07:30] How cultural and financial background influences risk-taking in business

[08:25] The unexpected benefits of being the least experienced in the room

🎧 Listen to the full episode, How a Mastermind Changed the Trajectory of My Business (and how it can do the same for you): Part 1, >>HERE<<

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• 5 Mindset Shifts for Business Growth
• How I Maximize My Experiences and Investments to Reach My Next Level as a CEO
• How a Mastermind Changed the Trajectory of My Business (and how it can do the same for you): Part 2

Are you a 7-figure business owner ready to create a powerful brand, learn high-level marketing strategies, and build systems that scale alongside a group of talented 7-figure entrepreneurs? Then you must click >>HERE<< to check out my mastermind and add your name to the waitlist to be first to know when applications open up.

For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode624

If you’ve ever thought, “I want to leave this job… start the thing… pivot… but I can’t afford to,” this episode is for you.

I’m joined by the Financial Feminist herself, Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100K. After graduating with degrees in communication and theater, Tori landed in a toxic corporate job she couldn’t afford to leave. That’s when everything shifted.

She realized money wasn’t about being rich — it was about having options.

So she set a bold goal: save $100,000 by age 25. What started with a $20 domain, three blog posts, and $49 coaching sessions at Starbucks eventually became a movement empowering women to take control of their finances.

But here’s the truth: the $100K wasn’t the win.

Freedom was.

In this episode, we talk about financial autonomy, documenting your journey for accountability, and why building revenue isn’t about validation — it’s about choice.

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[00:00] Why Money Is About Freedom, Not Just Wealth

[06:35] How $49 Coaching Sessions Built a Business Foundation

[12:10] The Real Cost of Staying in a Toxic Job

[18:45] Why Documenting Your Goal Creates Accountability

[24:20] From Blog Posts to a Movement: Building Her First $100K

[31:05] Scaling Beyond Coaching: Avoiding the “Not Scalable” Trap

[38:40] Money as Power: Creating Options for Women

Listen to Related Episodes:

• The 3 Financial Mistakes Ambitious Founders Keep Making
• Build Wealth by Changing the Way You Think About Money with Anthony O’Neal
• Wealth Building Strategies: How to Budget, Invest, and Raise Your Prices

Connect With Tori Dunlap:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herfirst100k/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herfirst100K/
• Website: https://herfirst100k.com/

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I didn’t want to talk about this… but here we are.

At the start of the year, I joined a new fitness program—something totally outside my comfort zone. And I wanted to quit four times in the first week alone.

But I didn’t.

This episode is about what that journey has taught me—not just about health, but about business, consistency, and what it really takes to stick with something when it gets hard.

Because the truth is: everything you want comes with a cost.

Are you willing to pay it?

I’m sharing a mindset framework that’s helped me stay committed through discomfort, and how it applies whether you're trying to get in shape or build a 7-figure business.

Let’s talk about fear, doubt, discipline—and choosing not to quit.

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[00:00] Opening up about a personal transformation for accountability, connection, and growth.

[02:30] The fear of failure and the vulnerable question: "Will this actually work for me?"

[03:20] Lifelong body image struggles and how they shaped Jasmine’s identity and confidence.

[04:57] Realizing the parallels between business and fitness: discomfort, doubt, and discipline.

[06:35] The mindset shift: follow the “recipe” before adding your own flavor.

[10:12] How to overcome distractions that try to sabotage your growth.

[15:14] Why the “messy middle” is where most quit—and how to push through by focusing on your future self.

Listen to Related Episodes:

• How I Maximize My Experiences and Investments to Reach My Next Level as a CEO
• Inside My $50K Investment with Gary Vee’s Team: How I Make Smart Business Investments
• The Real ROI of Personal Development

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For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode622