Ever tried to woo a dream hire… and got rejected?

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share how hiring a new executive for one of my companies turned into the business version of 90 Day Fiancé. 😅💼

You’ll hear:

• Why I risked public rejection to share this
• How I courted a former agency partner to lead our sales team
• What I did when she turned me down (spoiler: I celebrated her)
• Why I believe every “no” is just a “not right now”
• And how I literally scouted talent… at church 👀

This isn’t a hiring tutorial—it’s a real look at trusting your gut, building your dream team, and staying open to magic in unexpected places.

Click play to hear all of this and:

[00:00] Why hiring feels like a business version of 90 Day Fiancé

[01:00] Why I debated sharing this episode (vulnerability + risk of rejection)

[02:00] How I approach “no” in business and why I reframe it as “not right now”

[03:00] The backstory of hiring a sales team—and the moment I clocked someone for a leadership role

[04:30] What happened when I reached out... and she already took another job

[05:50] The DM voice memo I sent anyway—and why celebrating others matters

[06:30] How I scout talent in everyday places (yes, including church)

[07:15] Why your dream hire might be closer than you think

Listen to Related Episodes:

• Hiring, training, and retaining high-performing team members with Natalie Dawson
• How to Find and Hire the Perfect COO or Operations Specialist
• How to Know if You Need a “Force Multiplier” and the Steps to Hiring One with Adam Hergenrother and Hallie Warner

To see the current positions available with Team J*, visit JasmineStar.com/careers

For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode591

Can we get real for a second?

So many entrepreneurs are waiting to feel "ready." Waiting for the right gear, the right timing, the right confidence. But here's the thing… you’ll never have enough.

In this short but mighty episode, I’m sharing a powerful snippet from a past conversation with my friend Ken Coleman—also known as America’s Career Coach—and whew, it’s a gut check.

We talk about:

• The myth that you need more experience, tools, or permission to start.
• Why being uncomfortable is part of the assignment if you’re growing.
• The real truth about imposter syndrome (spoiler: it never goes away).
• And my personal “3 M’s” that I lean on when the fear tries to creep in.

This is a message for anyone who’s sitting on a dream because they’re afraid of being judged, failing publicly, or starting messy.

Let me remind you: people will always have an opinion—whether you sit on the couch or start that business, whether you win or fail. So if you’re going to be judged anyway, you might as well be judged while chasing your purpose.

Let’s normalize failing forward. Let’s normalize standing up after getting knocked down—again and again. Because the people you see “winning” didn’t avoid failure… they just kept getting up.

The next time fear whispers, “Who are you to do this?” I want you to flip it and ask, “Who am I not to?”

This episode is a short pep talk, a rally cry, and a reminder that your purpose doesn’t need permission.

Let’s stop waiting. Let’s start doing.

Click play to hear all of this and:

[00:36] Why we believe we need more than we actually do to start

[01:19] “You’ll never feel like enough”—what we must accept to grow

[01:52] People will always have opinions—do it anyway

[02:56] The truth about getting knocked down (and getting up again)

[03:43] The 3 M’s that helped me move past imposter syndrome

[04:24] Why your message, your medium, and you still matter

🎧 Listen to the full episode with Ken Coleman, How Fear is Getting in the Way of Your Success, >>HERE<<

Connect With Ken Coleman:

Ken Coleman is America’s Career Coach and the #1 national bestselling author of From Paycheck to Purpose and The Proximity Principle. As the host of The Ken Coleman Show, he helps listeners discover the work they were born to do and provides practical advice on how to land their dream jobs. With years of experience interviewing thousands of callers, Ken offers transformative insights on purpose, fear, and calling. He’s a trusted voice in personal development and a key member of the Ramsey Solutions team, known for empowering people to live meaningful and fulfilling lives through purposeful work.

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For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode590

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When life threw Dylan Jahraus a curveball, she didn’t fold—she built a 7-figure business instead.

From climbing the corporate ladder to becoming a stay-at-home mom, to scaling a multi-million-dollar Etsy shop and pivoting into digital education, Dylan’s journey is packed with lessons in resilience, reinvention, and unapologetic growth. 🙌

In this episode, she shares:

• How she scaled to $2M+ in under 2 years
• Why she walked away from physical products
• Her biggest hiring mistake (and what she’d do differently)
• The mindset shifts that gave her peace and profit

If you’re ready to lead with intention, build systems that support your life, and grow without burning out, this one’s for you.

Click play to hear all of this and:

[04:00] Why Dylan walked away from a successful corporate career (even when it didn’t make sense)

[11:32] The moment she knew she had to pivot from Etsy to digital education (and how she made the leap)

[21:15] What she learned from hiring too fast and the cost of misalignment in team culture

[32:49] How automation helped her regain her time and scale to multiple 7-figures

[43:00] Why Dylan says the goal isn’t work-life balance—it’s building a business that supports your LIFE

[50:27] Dylan’s #1 advice for entrepreneurs who feel stuck in the “scattered zone”

Listen to Related Episodes:

• How I Scaled My Personal Brand to 7 Figures

Connect With Dylan Jahraus:

Dylan Jahraus is a multi-7-figure entrepreneur, former corporate professional, Etsy shop owner, and founder of a digital education company teaching others how to build successful online businesses. She’s known for her systems-first approach and passion for helping women scale sustainable income streams. You can learn more at dylanjahraus.com or follow her on Instagram @dylanjahraus.

Download Dylan’s *Organic Growth Mastery Checklist ,* your ultimate guide to building authority and scaling revenue without relying on ads.

For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode589