We had the good fortune of connecting with Jasmine Garcon and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jasmine, what role has risk played in your life or career?
Risk taking is absolutely there for front of my life and career! Being at the back of the runway, not knowing whom these judges are going to vote for, does production think I’m good for the role, will my job let me off, or do I move to Atlanta? I have taken almost every risk you can think of to ensure my brand and name has a great reputation, as well as it is successful. I think you have to take risks in order to grow. I was not always that person is even thought that way, but I was tired of playing it “safe”. Taking the risks I have taken so far in life has played such a HUGE role for me. It has pushed me to want more for myself and my brand. I will have the success, JUST WATCH ME WORK ! If you think you can’t do it, just take the risk and you will find out that it’s totally worth it.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
What sets me apart from others? Easy. My wonderful, loving, genuine, light up the room SMILE and the love filled energy I give off to the world. There is simply nothing like it, it is something that once you see and feel, you will never forget. Every hug and encouraging word I give to the world is an experience all within itself. I am sure to leave an impact, and not just an impression.

I got where I am today by love, blood, sweat, tears, wins, loses, hard work, and DETERMINATION! I still have so far to go in my opinion because there is NO stopping me. Nothing in life comes easy, but I have learned to celebrate my failures as well as my victories. I have overcome the challenges I have face in life and my career by simply having faith and a great support system. It’s nothing like having people that believe in you MORE than you believe in yourself.

The most valuable lessons I have learned are, if first you don’t succeed just try again. You will lose people along the away, but the people you will gain will want be MORE than enough. You have to expect things for what they are and focus on YOU. The days/nights that you want to give up, DON’T!

I want people to know that this is not first or last time they will hear/see Jasmine and her Smilesprettiest brand. The world needs to get ready to see this smile WORLDWIDE! I will not sleep or give up until that is complete.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Being that I am new to Atlanta, Georgia I don’t know many places I would take my best friend. I do know on a Saturday morning we would be at one of my favorite happy places, E.F.F.E.C.T. Fitness!! The gym is truly one of my safe spaces where I am able to take care of my mind, body, and soul. I would have to say a bomb hookah lounge, a popping Sunday brunch spot, and to get some WINGS from somewhere. I have never lived in a city where chicken wings were such a staple. Lol. We could probably have drinks at the Battery or stroll through Midtown. I would try to be just as much as a tourist as them. Hahaha…

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to shoutout ALL OF MY SUPPORTERS! Anyone that has shown me genuine love and support from the first time I stepped on a runway. My Gulf Coast Ballroom family that stood by me for many years on my journey in creating a name/brand for myself. Cedrick “J-Rock” Johnson for NEVER letting my legacy go without being heard. I love you. My BIGGEST supporter, my Granny Mattie Jefferson!!!!! She raised me to fight for myself, fight for love, fight for what I believe in, and fight from my heart. She’s the apple of my eye, and my favorite rose in my garden! My late brother Calvin Tolbert, my guardian angel that has protected me when I didn’t even know I needed protecting and had watched me grow into the beautiful woman that I am. I live for you and I will not let you down. All of my close friends and family that has been with me on this roller coaster we can life. To everyone, I love you ALL!

Website: www.smilesprettiest.com

Instagram: Smilesprettiest

Twitter: Smilesprettiest

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/smilesprettiest/

Youtube: Smilesprettiest

Other: Website and YouTube are COMING SOON!

Image Credits
Workout photos, Maroon two piece, and red/white shirt photos, and GIF by @Hoshijoell on IG Logo by @deucedelacruz on IG Black dress photo by @Vikter on IG

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