Today we’d like to introduce you to Jasmine Boney-Henderson.
Hi Jasmine, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My story is not very spectacular in my opinion. I was just a young girl who strived to be the best I can be despite my circumstances. It was never my dream to become an entrepreneur. My mom tells me that I started saying that I wanted to be a doctor as early as 4 years old. While I didn’t get the chance to go to medical school, I found an extremely rewarding career in oncology research. As soon as my grandfather told me that he had prostate cancer, I knew then that bringing awareness and support in oncology care would be part of my life’s work.
It may seem crazy, but honestly, I fell into entrepreneurship. I tell people all of the time that most, if not all, of my businesses started because people kept asking me to do things. Jasmine, can you do my taxes? Jasmine, how do I fix my credit? Jasmine, can you teach me the game? I would always say absolutely! That’s how I became an entrepreneur, nothing fancy.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
I would never say I came from nothing because I think that would downplay my mother’s efforts, but I definitely came from meager beginnings. I have always admired her work ethic, and she is the one who taught me to never make excuses. I grew up in the Third Ward Area and lived there my entire life until I became an adult. I was fortunate enough to be able to test into some of the best schools in Houston. I graduated from Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions, and if my high school experience taught me nothing else, it definitely taught me the value of hard work.
My father was incarcerated for most of my life, and 5 months after he was released, he was killed. That is probably the most impactful life event that I have experienced so far. I was only 13 at the time, but the impact that had on me was immeasurable. Although he was not perfect and didn’t always make the best decisions, he was still my father. Reflecting on the things he has missed like graduating from high school, graduating from college with multiple degrees, and starting my journey into entrepreneurship, continues to be my motivation. I just want to make my family proud because there is no me without them. The late nights, minimal sleep, and hard work is definitely going to pay off in the end.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I am one woman with many talents, and that’s where my “Jasmine is a Brand” concept came from. I haven’t restricted myself to any one industry. I have dabbled in many.
I wear many hats, so I created the Build-a-Business Blueprint group on Facebook to help entrepreneurs with all things business.
📇Jasmine is a Brand is where successful businesses are created. I assist with business formation, business funding, business mentorship, and dropshipping consultations. www.jasmineisabrand.com
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The crisis has affected us all in different ways. How has it affected you and any important lessons or epiphanies you can share with us?
COVID-19 taught me the importance of pivoting to adapt to unforeseen situations. For me, COVID was one of my biggest blessings. It gave me the ability to hone in on my entrepreneurial spirit and create multiple streams of income for myself and my family. It helped lift the burden of student loan debt by leveraging my business income. While other tax preparers found it hard to operate remotely, my business didn’t suffer as much because I had always been a remote preparer. The pandemic only made me implement better systems, automations and increase my visibility on social media.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.jasmineisabrand.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmineisabrand/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasmineisabrand/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jasmineisabrand
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasmineisabrand
Image Credits
Timmi the Plug
Nikki G. Productions
