The Jasmine Star Show Podcast

Todays episode is extra special, friends I'm sitting down with my husband, best friend, co-founder, and favorite human, JD Delatorre.

After only 20 years together (and nearly that long building businesses side-by-side!), I finally convinced JD to sit behind the mic and share his perspective on what it really looks like to be married to your business partnerand still like each other.

Were talking about:

How I roped JD into recording this episode (spoiler: a "finger shake" contract was involved!) What it's like to mix marriage and entrepreneurship for two decades The unglamorous but honest dynamics of decision-making, communication, and occasional eye-rolling How our relationship and business roles have evolved, especially after becoming parents The three words JD uses to describe me as a business partner AND a wife (grab tissues this one got me right in the feels ) This conversation is totally unscripted, a little messy, full of laughter, and packed with real talk about what it takes to not just build a thriving business but a thriving marriage too.

If youve ever wondered how we navigate it all from finger shakes to 10x dreams this ones for you.

Because heres the truth: Building a business with someone you love is hard. Loving them through it all is even harder. But its also the most beautiful journey you can imagine.

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[01:30] The story of the "finger shake" that sealed the deal

[04:00] Why working together has always been all in from the start

[06:00] Three words JD uses to describe me as a business partner

[07:20] The three (different!) words JD uses to describe me as a wife

[10:30] How we balance evolving roles at home and work

[14:45] Why communication and compromise have been our business superpowers

[19:00] A heartfelt moment about growth, patience, and building dreams together

Listen to Related Episodes:

• The Story of Jasmine + JD featuring Amy Porterfield
• Spilling the Tea About My Relationship With JD

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Meet Sarah Chen-Spellings: investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Beyond The Billion—a movement driving capital to female-founded companies. From her Malaysian roots to writing multi-million-dollar checks, Sarah shares how she’s breaking generational cycles and rewriting the rules of legacy and leadership.

In this conversation, we dive into:

 ✨ Her mother’s influence on her drive
 ✨ Why women still struggle to get funding—and how she’s changing that
 ✨ What investors really look for in a pitch
✨ How to own your legacy—even if you're just starting out

We also get real about awkwardness, networking, and social media… and yes, she calls me out (in the best way!).

If you're building a business, raising capital, or dreaming big—this episode will fire you up. 💥

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[00:02] How Jasmine and Sarah met: From Instagram DMs to SXSW keynote magic

[00:04] The generational story: Sarah’s mother’s rise from small-town Malaysia to CEO

[00:07] Why Beyond The Billion matters: Bridging the gender funding gap

[00:10] How to network intentionally (and why stalking amazing women online works!)

[00:14] Advice for female founders seeking funding—and how to pitch investors with confidence

[00:18] The power of partnership: Sarah’s personal and professional lessons on support

[00:23] Biggest myths about women in leadership and money

[00:28] How to think beyond success and start building a legacy

Listen to Related Episodes:

• A Playbook for First-Time Founders with Nancy Twine
• What Investors Are Really Looking For with Kim Perell

Connect With Sarah Chen-Spellings:

Sarah Chen-Spellings is the co-founder of Beyond The Billion, a global consortium dedicated to mobilizing over $1 billion in capital toward women-founded companies. Born and raised in Malaysia, Sarah’s journey took her from corporate boardrooms to the frontlines of venture capital, where she’s become a fierce advocate for underrepresented founders. Named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30,” Sarah’s work has reshaped conversations around gender, funding, and innovation worldwide.

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Have you ever sat through a sales pitch thinking you knew what was coming... only to be hit with a $50,000 price tag? 😳 SAME.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest financial decisions I made this year: investing in a professional development program with Gary Vaynerchuk’s team. It was a big leap, a big number, and (spoiler alert!) a BIG shift in how I approach business investments.

If you're wondering whether investing in your growth is worth it, I’m sharing the 3-part framework I use before I spend a dime:

1️⃣ Highlight the Differences: Why every investment must teach me something new.

2️⃣ Access Matters: How the right room can change your life.

3️⃣ Proximity is Power: Why being near greatness accelerates success.

Plus, you’ll hear what I learned from watching Gary Vee behind the scenes, how small gestures reveal leadership, and why “hi” can be a secret business superpower.

Whether you're spending $500 or $50,000, this episode will help you make bolder, smarter investments.

Friend, if you’re in the digging phase—building, dreaming, working before anyone sees it—this is your sign: Keep digging. Keep growing. Your skyscraper moment is coming.

And if you haven’t left a review, consider this your loving nudge. ❤️

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[00:45] Why a $50,000 pitch almost scared me off—and why I leaned in instead

[01:47] The #1 question I ask before making ANY investment

[03:40] How objective-setting and leadership assessments changed my mind

[04:31] Why ACCESS (and warm introductions) are more valuable than any brochure

[06:29] How PROXIMITY alone can change your business trajectory

[08:10] Watching Gary Vee move behind the scenes—and what I learned

[12:17] The biggest leadership lesson I learned from Gary in just 20 seconds

[13:55] My full 3-step framework for making smart, strategic investments

Listen to Related Episodes or Links Mentioned:

• Nonverbal Communication Secrets That Drive Sales and Build Trust with Blake Eastman
• How to Reclaim Your Time and Boost Business Productivity with Nick Sonnenberg
• My 1-1 Call with Gary Vaynerchuck

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 Feeling stuck digging without seeing results? You’re not alone, friend. In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes journey of building my business from nothing—no connections, no funding, no experience. Plus, I reveal the mindset shifts that helped me pivot from photographer to CEO and my 1-on-1 convo with Gary Vaynerchuk about building my holding company. If you’re in the foundation phase, this is your reminder: you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. Let’s build something incredible. 🚀 

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[00:01] Why I almost didn’t say the word “skyscraper” aloud (and why I changed my mind)

[00:53] The deeper the foundation, the taller the structure

[01:49] How I built a six-figure business without a camera

[03:39] The moment I realized consulting was a “thing” (and how it changed my path)

[04:29] From courses to a membership to a tech company

[05:20] Starting a holding company (without knowing what a HoldCo was) (A masterclass in figuring things out while you build.)

[06:18] For the women building against the odds

[09:15] My conversation with Gary Vaynerchuck

Listen to Related Episodes:

• Gary Vaynerchuk’s Growth Accelerator Program: My Experience and Key Takeaways (So Far)
• How to Get Attention and “Embrace the Dirt” for Long-Term Success with Gary Vaynerchuk

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I used to think I was ahead of the AI game… until my friend Rick Mulready blew my mind. 😅 In this episode, I sit down with Rick—digital marketing expert, business coach, and AI wiz—to talk about how entrepreneurs can actually use AI to grow their business without sounding robotic or getting overwhelmed.

This isn’t your average "AI 101" convo. We’re diving deep and keeping it actionable! Rick and I cover:

• Why most entrepreneurs are using AI backwards (and how to fix it)
• The #1 mindset shift to save HOURS every week
• How to prompt like a pro (yes, it’s a skill!)
• How to use AI to sound MORE like you, not less

Plus, we share how to build AI into your workflow, why starting small matters, and—of course—a few mic-drop mindset moments. 🔥

If you’ve ever opened ChatGPT and thought, “This just isn’t me…”—this episode is for you. Let’s stop letting the overwhelm win and start scaling with clarity. 🚀

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[03:10] Why Most People Use AI Wrong (and How to Flip It)

[07:33] How to Use AI to Save Hours on Weekly Tasks

[10:54] Why You Don’t Need to Learn Everything About AI Right Now

[14:20] The Power of Operational Thinking in AI Workflows

[23:12] How to Prompt Like a Pro and Avoid “Vanilla” Output

[30:18] Jasmine’s Favorite AI Prompting Hack (You’re Gonna Steal This)

[37:40] How to Uplevel Your Team’s Productivity with AI

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Jasminestar.com/Rick (Get 7 days free in Rick’s AI community)
• Rick’s youtube video: Stop Learning Prompt Engineering

Connect With Rick Mulready:

Rick Mulready is a seasoned entrepreneur, business coach, and digital marketing expert with a deep expertise in Facebook ads, online business strategy, and (most recently) AI implementation for entrepreneurs. Formerly running a successful agency and coaching business, Rick took a sabbatical and came back reborn—obsessed with helping small business owners integrate AI into their daily operations in a practical, scalable way.

Find Rick at: www.rickmulready.com

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