Jasmine Star, a trailblazing entrepreneur with over 580K Instagram followers and host of The Jasmine Star Show, shares her inspiring journey from a beginner photographer to a seven-figure entrepreneur and tech founder. As the CEO of Social Curator, Jasmine is revolutionizing small business marketing with AI-powered tools.

In this episode, she discusses the power of ambition, lessons from her childhood, and the mindset shifts that helped her build a thriving career. Jasmine also shares insights on building a personal brand, the importance of consistency, and the future of influencer marketing.

Episode chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:46 Introducing Jasmine Starr: A Trailblazing Entrepreneur

01:38 Jasmine's Journey: From Photographer to Business Strategist

02:50 Early Entrepreneurial Lessons and Blogging Success

05:14 The Birth of a New Revenue Stream: Selling PDFs

08:48 Childhood Influences: Generosity and Hard Work

12:49 Ambition and the Path to Financial Security

17:41 Transitioning from Photography to Online Business

21:43 The Emotional Process of Letting Go and Moving Forward

26:13 Becoming a Tech Founder: Challenges and Growth

30:06 Future Vision for Social Curator

33:40 Developing a Unique Social Media Voice

35:06 Consistency: The Key to Finding Your Voice

35:42 The Instagram Growth Dilemma

37:17 Authenticity vs. Persona in Social Media

39:41 Navigating Criticism and Building a Personal Brand

45:30 Leveraging Social Media Trends

50:37 The Rise of Micro-Influencers

55:34 Jasmine's Personal Dream and Work Philosophy

58:49 Interview with Angie McPherson: A Success Story

To follow Jasmine’s journey, click here.

This episode also features Angie McPherson, a student and mentee of Jasmine’s whose business has transformed because of the lesson’s she’s implemented from Jasmine’s mastermind. Connect with Angie on Instagram here.

This show is produced and presented by Circle, where creators turn pro.

This episode features Dan Koe, a personal branding expert and entrepreneur who’s helped thousands of freelancers and creators turn their ideas into thriving businesses.

From launching one of the first successful Circle communities to building platforms like Modern Mastery to founding his new app Kortex, Dan shares his insights on creating value-driven products and navigating the modern creator landscape.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why products, not just content, drive lasting impact
• Dan’s journey from freelance web design to successful entrepreneur
• The role of curiosity in self-discovery and growth
• Mindset shifts to overcome limiting beliefs and find clarity

Dan’s wisdom is a roadmap for building a meaningful, impactful business and life.

Connect with Dan Koe on Instagram, X, or Youtube. And you can check out Dan’s latest product, Kortex: https://www.kortex.co/

This episode also features Brian Maierhofer - you can connect with him here: https://brianmaierhofer.com/

This show is produced and presented by Circle, where creators turn pro.

In this episode, Bonnie Christine—self-taught artist, entrepreneur, and educator in surface pattern design—shares her journey from aspiring artist to successful fabric designer and mentor, building a seven-figure business and generating over $25 million in revenue in just seven years.

Bonnie discusses how her childhood influences, self-trust, and passion for teaching shaped her path. We dive into her strategies for managing overwhelm, embracing creative cycles, and insights into art licensing and sustainable business. Packed with actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen for artists, entrepreneurs, and educators looking to make a meaningful impact through creativity and knowledge-sharing.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
01:12 Meet Bonnie Christine: Artist and Entrepreneur
03:13 Mindset Shifts for Scaling Success
06:55 Trusting Your Business and Team
09:49 The Influence of Childhood on Entrepreneurship
12:47 Overcoming Overwhelm and Taking Action
20:22 The Licensing Journey
26:27 Becoming an Educator
31:29 Signature Course Launch & Revenue Breakdown
37:38 Building a Supportive Community

Connect with Bonnie here!

This episode also features a member of Bonnie's community, Melissa Johnson. You can connect with her here.

This show is produced and presented by Circle, where creators turn pro.