It's been a while since we caught up, so I am updating you on my life and what I've been up to! I include my return to the Honey Bees, reflect on auditions, discuss new projects, podcasts, and thoughts on social media's impact on athletes and dancers.

Main topics include:

• Jasmine’s return to the Honeybees for a second season
• Balancing fun and focus during cheerleading auditions
• Navigating rejection and processing emotional setbacks
• Insights from the DCC Netflix series, including social media influence and faith
• Exciting alumni series and upcoming podcast guests
• Personal growth, including consideration of rebranding the podcast
• Teaching dance residencies and engaging with the pro dance community
• Impact of social media on mental health and professional performance
• Speculations on potential reality shows for other NBA teams

Resources & Links: Connect with Jasmine. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, new guests, and updates on rebranding!

• TikTok: @thepro.dancer

• Instagram: @theprofessionalcheerleader
• TopCats Eras Series - Episodes 175-184

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and podcast overview
00:07 - Jasmine’s exciting news about rejoining the Honeybees
01:05 - Reflecting on rookie season and leadership roles
01:35 - Support role for rookies and summer break plans
02:02 - Preparing for upcoming cheer season and upcoming appearances
02:32 - Enjoying the summer without practice commitments
03:01 - Experiences and lessons from cheer auditions
03:31 - The importance of mental focus and social media boundaries
04:00 - Balancing fun and focus during auditions
04:29 - Social media’s effects on memory and social skills
05:25 - Resisting social media during finals and the importance of presence
05:55 - How to handle social media during critical audition phases
06:24 - Being intentional about social interactions during auditions
07:23 - The challenge of maintaining focus and having fun simultaneously
08:20 - Realities of semi-finals and performance stress
09:05 - Emotions experienced during audition performances
09:35 - The mental exercise of expected perfection and self-compassion
10:03 - Lessons on mistakes and grace under pressure
11:03 - Final auditions, production elements, and reduced stress
12:14 - Handling rejection and self-care post-auditions
13:10 - Processing disappointment and reevaluating next steps
14:21 - The importance of passion and resilience in dance careers
15:16 - Working through negative experiences affecting love for dance
16:03 - The role of faith and community in professional dance
16:45 - Broader thoughts on dance, purpose, and divine timing
17:21 - Completing the TopCats alumni series and reflections
18:02 - Launching the TopCats alumni podcast series
18:30 - Gratitude for audience support and requesting reviews
19:14 - Highlighting the Beyond the Field alumni event and podcast episode
20:19 - Celebrating inspiring women in the dance and cheer community
21:16 - Thoughts on Netflix’s DCC series and its social commentary
22:02 - The societal impact of social media and critical narratives
22:49 - Reece’s decision to step away from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
23:15 - Faith’s influence on dance careers and reflections
24:33 - Experiencing the uniqueness and spiritual significance of pro dance
25:02 - The intersection of faith and professional dance careers
26:31 - Imagining new reality shows for other NBA teams
27:44 - Highlighting the NBA dance scene with Hardwood Dancers
28:35 - Potential podcast rebranding to better reflect pro dance
29:22 - Announcing dance classes at NC Dance District
29:51 - Invitation to join Jasmine’s dance residency
30:14 - Closing remarks and upcoming guests, thanks for listening

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