CSM Game-Changer Issue with Cristiano Ronaldo 2019 BODY ISSUE - Lauren Flodquist | Page 106

CSM: This is your feature debut to be on Cen-
ter Stage Magazine, what is the experience like
when you are included in our roster for 2019’s
Summer Body issue?
JASMINE: Unbelievable! It’s an amazing op-
portunity to inspire and motivate others and I’m
truly grateful to even be considered! as a regular person. I’m no better and no worse.
If someone is intimidated by me, I hope that in
some way it actually motivates or inspires them
in a positive way! There’s little I can do about
how someone else feels. I can only be the best
version of myself and hope that reflects on others
in a positive way.
CSM: What do you think makes Center Stage
Magazine stand-out or makes it unique in other
publications around the globe?
JASMINE: It highlights different types of people
from all over with unique experiences and back-
grounds. So much variety that everyone can find
something that resonates with them personally. CSM: What game-changing results do you look
forward this year?
JASMINE: I’m using all the lessons I’ve been
learning and applying them to building my fit-
ness studio and launching a CBD business. I’ve
faced a lot of adversity, including struggling with
mental issues/depression and overcoming statis-
tical odds - this is the year that I truly break free
from all bonds and experience the fruits of my
labor.
CSM: What are the duties and responsibilities
that entail to your current profession or career?
JASMINE: I am the sole business owner of a pri-
vate fitness studio called 2BFIT in Arlington, TX.
I handle everything from the day to day business
operations and decision making, marketing and
social media to training individuals and teaching
group fitness classes, and everything else that
goes along with helping people learn how to be-
come their best, healthiest self.
CSM: This year’s bimonthly edition is about
going for game-changing results in careers and
individuality and inspiring people (being a bea-
con of inspiration); describe how you defied your
limits and exude confidence in your career and
what did you do to push those boundaries.
JASMINE: Over the past 5 years, I have started
several businesses and, unfortunately, they have
not been as successful as I hoped but, despite
failures and mistakes, I have continued to take
risks, leaps of faith and push through even in the
face adversity, learning how to overcome doubt
and fear. With each experience, there is always
a blessing or lesson and I use those to contin-
ue pushing through. I’ve learned that it is espe-
cially the trials and tribulations that have pushed
me outside of my comfort zone that have also
strengthened me as a person and increased my
confidence in myself, knowing that I can accom-
plish anything if I’m willing to try.
CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required
for this profession. Have you ever made or en-
countered difficult decisions? How did you man-
age that?
JASMINE: One thing I rely on is the power of
prayer. I try to not react out of emotion. When
faced with really difficult decisions, I give my-
self an opportunity to take a step back so I can
see things more clearly and ask for guidance and
direction from God.
CSM: How do you handle the situation if people
get intimidated by you and your work?
JASMINE: I don’t really see how or why anyone
would find me intimidating. I have had people
say I can be intimidating but I like to see myself
CSM: Describe the person who made an impact
in your life and how that is significant.
JASMINE: My grandfather is one person who
always believed in me, supported and encour-
aged me in everything I did. In his eyes, I was
the perfect beacon of light who, despite being
born to a teenage mother, would set the example
for my family, defy odds and become very suc-
cessful one day. He was the first and only person
close to me that I’ve ever lost. After he passed, I
learned even more about the man I was so close
to. One of the most important lessons his passing
taught me is live with no regrets. People may not
understand who you are or why you do things
you do but, regardless, be true to yourself and
your convictions and never give up on working
towards your goals.
CSM: How do you set goals for yourself?
JASMINE: I’m always up for a challenge and
looking for ways to improve myself so I set goals
often. They can be shorter term goals like a sim-
ple checklist of things that must be done on a par-
ticular day to longer term goals that require more
extensive planning. In general, I think of some-
thing I want to accomplish and by when, figure
out a few things required to reach the goal then
start working on actions to get me closer to that
goal. I’m very analytical so sometimes I have to
keep myself from over analyzing certain details
and trying to have all the answers and, instead,
trust that if I take actions, the next steps will re-
veal themselves. One of my favorite quotes is
from MLK that says “You don’t have to see the
whole staircase, just take the first step”
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