Do you ever get overwhelmed with everything on your plate? I know that I can't be out here alone. The solution is to figure out what really matters to you and your future, not what everyone expects from you. It's been almost 2 weeks since I've posted a new story and I've been nonexistent on social media as well. Why? I'm glad that you asked... I was tired.

My desires are changing and it's a wee bit scary. The more free time I get tot enjoy the more I realize what I've been missing out on by doing so much. It wasn't the work itself, but rather doing things and going into meetings without purpose. Lately, God has been showing me myself and forcing me to drop responsibilities to hear him clearly. So if you've noticed my absence from social media... that's why.

I'm back for a little bit and with fresh content! Whoo hooo! How was your weekend? I was super busy volunteering, going to game nights and celebrating one of girlfriend's birthday. This weekend was one to remember. On top of all of that I finally found a body wash that cleanses and helps soften my skin without breaking the bank! Keep scrolling to read more!

it wasn't the weight that was killing me, it was the helplessness that I felt within my own body. I felt like a fat, ashamed piece of meat. If I'm being honest, I hated seeing myself naked and wanted to get back to who I was before I quit my internship last summer, before I started hanging out within a large group, before I started looking for love in all of the wrong place... I just wanted to feel good about the way that I looked naked again.

Every two to three weeks, I am forced to be responsible with my paychecks because ultimately I am responsible for my own well-being. I wanted to share how I budget my checks for the month to help someone else out.  Each day, I am forcing myself to make good financial decisions because I desire to live debt free and to inspire the people that I love to do the same thing.

KC Fashion Week was an absolute blast. I always enjoy talking with my fashion industry friends, previewing new collections and taking glamorous pictures. This season was one of my favorites because I finally had the chance to enjoy each event feeling comfortable in my skin. I went into this season with a confidence that I've never had before.

I rarely, if ever tell myself "no." What Jasmine wants, Jasmine gets. That has always been the way that I've lived my life. When it comes to shopping and eating, my lack of self control have resulted in credit card debt and excessive weight gain. But a week ago, I decided to fight the urge to shop by challenging myself not to buy any of my favorite things for 2 weeks.

Yesterday was the first day of Spring and we were greeted with snow in Kansas City. How was the weather near you? I couldn't do anything, but laugh and slightly complain in my chipmunk voice on snapchat. LOL

Working full-time has taught me so much. I've learned a lot about myself and the world in general. This week marks one month since I slayed day one at my ad agency gig. Working for someone else has forced me to follow rules, be social and taught me so much a bout social media in general.

It has been exactly 10 months since my road to graduation ended and I walked across the stage as a University of Missouri first-generation college student. I never imagined that I would be working at my dream job, sticking to being natural, living with my grandfather or that Donald Trump would be running for President. Life has an interesting way of playing out.

It's Monday, again. Can I tell you a secret? Monday is my favorite day of the week and you can expect a style post on every Monday moving forward. #doublewin Today I am showing you how to style my favorite orange turtleneck. Orange is one of the absolute best colors for women of color to rock. It brings out those golden hues and really accents the skin.

Are you ready to grow your Pinterest following? I want to help you get there! Pinterest is easily becoming one of my favorite social networks. You can share a ton of content within 20 minutes without being spammy and you can re-pin without being obnoxious.