Podcast Summary: "Your Life Is the Resume"
Habits of A Goddess
Host: Jasmine Rasco
Release Date: February 6, 2026
Episode Overview
In this empowering episode, Jasmine Rasco reflects on the idea that every season, relationship, and experience in life builds the unique “resume” of who you are. Drawing from her personal journey—especially her experiences competing in and judging beauty pageants—she encourages listeners to embrace every chapter, trust the timing of opportunities, and consistently show up for themselves. The episode also underscores the importance of self-love, health, and aligned actions, wrapped in Jasmine’s signature warm, motivational tone.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Embracing Life’s Seasons and Opportunities (01:38 - 05:00)
- Jasmine highlights that life comes in seasons, and each one—whether abundant or challenging—offers crucial lessons for personal growth.
- She shares that trusting the process is key: “When one door closes, another one opens. That opportunity is waiting for you to receive.” (01:39)
- Reflects on being praised by a friend for her positivity despite personal struggles, emphasizing that happiness is an intrinsic state, not determined by external situations.
2. Building Your Life’s Resume (05:00 - 10:03)
- Jasmine introduces the idea that your “resume” is more than a document for jobs: it’s the evolution of your character in every aspect of life—career, relationships, health.
- Life’s chapters, including shifting friendships and career turns, equip us with tools and wisdom: “Sometimes people come into your life for a season… what matters the most is that you take everything that you’ve learned from that experience and you apply it.” (06:52)
3. Lessons from Pageantry: Confidence, Rejection, and Growth (10:03 - 12:30)
- Jasmine recounts her pageant years, competing in over 400 contests—a journey that taught her confidence, public speaking, and resilience.
- “Pageantry gives you the skills to talk to people, public speaking… it builds up your confidence and gives you the tools to go out in life.” (09:20)
- Insights from judging a recent pageant: the full-circle moment made her realize that every step, even rejection, contributed to her qualifications today.
4. Consistency Over Perfection (12:30 - 15:07)
- “When you give up the idea of perfection and you start allowing yourself to walk forward… the ideal will come to you.” (12:40)
- Consistency—showing up, even imperfectly—is what builds confidence and attracts the right opportunities.
5. Identity and Affirmations (17:51 - 20:00)
- Jasmine emphasizes the power of self-perception: “If you identify yourself as a confident woman who goes after her dreams, then your reality starts to look just like that.” (17:58)
- Your lifestyle and habits, even small ones like wearing a cute workout set, reinforce your self-image and motivation.
6. Practical Wellness Rituals and Self-Care Inspiration (20:00 - 24:00)
- Jasmine shares her current health and wellness habits, from hydrating with water and electrolytes to curating motivating workout gear.
- The importance of daily self-care and nourishment as acts that build both physical and mental stamina.
7. Writing Your Own Bio: Recognizing Your Accomplishments (24:00 - 27:00)
- Reflects on submitting her judging bio and hearing her accomplishments celebrated aloud: "I built up my resume and life. I have built up a solid resume where I can feel confident." (25:23)
- Each past endeavor—consulting, entrepreneurship, podcasting—has been a building block for current confidence and capability.
8. Life Is a Series of Teachable Seasons (27:00 - 31:31)
- Encourages listeners to recognize the value in every season, even the quiet, solitary ones: "Sometimes building those resumes, it feels alone because you’re focusing on you.”
- Reiterates that clarity and focus are vital for attracting the right opportunities.
9. Manifestation, Vision Boards, and Affirmations (31:31 - 41:31)
- Jasmine discusses the power of vision boards and affirmation practices in manifesting desires: "I have been building up my resume and I have manifested so much success in my life that I forgot at one point I wanted to be this version that I am today." (32:36)
- Hosting a Vision Board Workshop, demonstrating the practical blending of intention, affirmation, and aligned action.
10. The Resume of Life: Ongoing Growth and Leadership (41:31 - 45:42)
- Reminds listeners that their life resume is unique and valuable.
- "Add value to yourself every single day… you're attracting who you are and where you want to go in life by showing up.” (41:31)
- Jasmine’s closing notes are an invitation to take aligned actions, celebrate each chapter, and trust not only the journey, but also yourself.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Opportunity and Trusting the Process:
"When one door closes, another one opens. That opportunity is waiting for you to receive." — Jasmine (01:39) -
On Resilience and Self-Discovery:
"At core, I am happy... Sometimes we have chapters that throw us off, but it matters that you get back on track with your goals in life and stay consistent." — Jasmine (02:35) -
On Personal Growth:
"My whole life has been a learning through life experiences. I will never take anything for granted that I have experienced here so far." — Jasmine (12:19) -
On Consistency:
"Being consistent is more important than being perfect. You don’t have to have a perfect workout, but you’ve got to show up." — Jasmine (20:48) -
On Identity:
"If you identify yourself as a wealthy woman… as a woman who goes after her desires and dreams, then your reality starts to look just like that." — Jasmine (17:58) -
On Celebrating Progress:
"Hearing my bio out loud, I want to give myself a high five on the back. I have built up a solid resume where I can feel confident." — Jasmine (25:23) -
On Letting Go of Resistance:
"Don’t introduce resistance, doubts, or insecurities. This is your sign to let go—to release anything or anyone that is no longer serving you." — Jasmine (30:39) -
On Manifestation and Clarity:
"The ideal will flow to me because I'm in my flow state, I'm in my goddess state of being." — Jasmine (33:19) -
Affirmation:
"Add value to yourself every single day as a goddess. We are prioritizing ourselves. We're not lowering our standards for anyone." — Jasmine (41:31)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- [01:38] — Letting Opportunity Find You, Seasons of Change
- [06:52] — Lessons from Relationships and Friendships
- [09:20] — What Pageantry Taught (Confidence, Public Speaking)
- [10:03] — The Nature of Rejection and Personal Growth
- [12:40] — Consistency Over Perfection
- [17:58] — Identity and Power of Self-Perception
- [20:00] — Building Health & Wellness as Part of Your Resume
- [25:23] — Writing and Owning Your “Judge Bio”
- [30:39] — Trusting the Process, Letting Go of Resistance
- [32:36] — Manifested Success, Vision Boards
- [41:31] — Affirmation, Owning Your Standards and Self-Worth
Episode Flow & Tone
The episode flows naturally with Jasmine speaking intimately and encouragingly, relating personal stories to universal lessons. Her motivational tone, sprinkled with practical advice and affirmations, makes the content feel nurturing and actionable—perfect for listeners seeking both inspiration and real-world personal development strategies.
In Summary
“Your Life Is the Resume” invites listeners to honor every experience as a valuable addition to their personal story. Jasmine’s journey, from childhood competitor to podcast host and mentor, is a testament to the power of resilience, consistency, and self-belief. Whether you’re in a season of building, healing, or thriving, this episode reminds you: your resume is in the making every day—and you have the power to make it extraordinary.
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