Recently I was invited to speak at United: a fabulous conference in Phoenix, AZ for professional photographers by ShowIt. This conference is very special to me because my roots are in photography. I was a photographer first, before I was an Instagram strategist and owner of Social Curator. And I will always be a photographer […]

Have you ever read a post on Facebook that made you feel stumped or confused, and you wondered why someone posted THAT post? Has it stopped you from sharing something personal because you don’t wanna make things awkward in the same way? We’ve all been there, but there’s a way to get personal on social […]

Do you remember Coolio’s “Gangster Paradise,” the rap song that played in the background of Michelle Pfeiffer’s movie, Dangerous Minds? Okay, now remove that memory and replace it with flannel shirts, fair-trade coffee, and mustache-growing guys working on typewriters. While recycling their cups. Y’all I went to a HIPSTER’S PARADISE: Portland, Oregon! Recently I traveled […]

I’ve been receiving a lot of questions about how to get engagement on social media. People say, “Jasmine, people aren’t engaging with my content,” or “What can I do to get more likes, comments, or followers?” But here’s the thing: I’ve said it all before. This realization caused my wheels  to start turning, and I […]

I’m sitting in my living room in front of a bright ring light, palms sweaty. My hair and makeup were done with extra care, and I’m wearing my favorite green dress that JD says is his favorite. #thanksbae Everything is perfect, the cameras are rolling… I’m ready to go live with Gary Vaynerchuk. You see, […]

Last month I had the honor of being a keynote speaker at Angie Lee’s conference for women entrepreneurs, Pays To Be Brave. I was invited to speak about Instagram, and this keynote was packed with all new content, practical tips, and of course: the secret to growing on Instagram. Are you ready for it? The […]

A couple of weeks ago, I was cooking dinner for my sister and her son after they moved into a new house in Huntington Beach. While the garlic and onions simmered as the base for my Pomodoro Pasta, I was taken back to a cooking class in Florence, Italy. #humblebrag? Although I’m not Italian, I’ve […]

“Quadruple your following in less than 6 months.” “Get new followers, new likes, and quick results!” “Guaranteed growth with REAL followers!” My community often asks me about these claims made by countless Instagram growth services. Some even tell me they have seen great success in their follower count, and I believe them. Here’s the thing: […]

Welcome to the NO JUDGMENT ZONE. All Judgey McJudgerson people are kindly asked to close this email and move along thankyouverymuch. Okay, so please tell me I’m not the only person who–at random–decides to binge-watch an entire season of their favorite Netflix show. I think my personal record is 13 hours…straight.  #nojudgment But here’s where […]

Picture this: I’m sitting with a small group within my mastermind and we’re talking about the most effective thing we can do for our businesses. Ya’ll know I *love* practical business strategies, so I immediately get into nitty-gritty tactics for Instagram and Facebook. Then my sweet friend Lori hits me with this: “How long has […]