Ep 13: Pursuing Passion and Joy Outside of Work with Jae Hermann

French Kissing Life

Ever been at a crossroads, wondering if the path less traveled might lead to your true calling? Jae Hermann certainly has—and she's here to share the twists and turns of her incredible life story. From her initial aspirations to practice law, through her unexpected detour into military service, and onto her current passion for media production and content strategy, Jae's journey is a masterclass in the art of transformation. Join us as we laugh, learn, and uncover the beauty of embracing every chapter life offers.
Jasmine Jae Hermann is an award-winning storyteller, +20 years veteran content strategist, and copy editor. She partners with wellness providers, marketing agencies, and nonprofit managers to help them clarify and perfect their digital marketing. Jae also passionately champions women entrepreneurs to embrace their creative storytelling confidence in Boss Squad—a membership community for women leaders. Jae shares free writing tips to become a more confident creator in the Boss Creator Bulletin.
Topics covered:

• Jae's personal story, including her childhood love for reading and writing.
• Embracing change and pivoting careers.
• Challenges and uncertainties throughout Jae's career transitions.
• Reframing setbacks as learning opportunities and staying true to one's passions and values.
• Importance of being mindful of small expenses that can add up over time
• The empowerment that comes from self-reflection and making choices that align with one's values and well-being.

Here are some actions you can take whether you have 5 minutes or 50:

• If you have 5 minutes, read this article from the Harvard Business Review that talks about how your job doesn’t have to be your passion.
  • https://hbr.org/2021/06/your-job-doesnt-have-to-be-your-passion
• If you have 50 minutes, read this article from BetterUp that will help you discover what your passion is and how to create a life of purpose.
  • https://www.betterup.com/blog/purpose-vs-passion

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Connect with Jae:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jasminejaehermann
Website: https://bosssquadhq.com

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Until next time, muah!

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Chapters

1. Ep 13: Pursuing Passion and Joy Outside of Work with Jae Hermann (00:00:00)

2. French Kissing Life With Jay Herman (00:00:02)

3. Navigating Career Pivots and Opportunities (00:14:41)

4. Empowerment Through Shared Stories (00:25:16)

5. Breast Implant Illness Recovery and Passion (00:30:23)

6. Passion, Games, and Rapid-Fire Questions (00:34:26)