We’re looking forward to introducing you to Jasmine J.R Tilman. Check out our conversation below.
Jasmine J.R, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What battle are you avoiding?
I can say that my life has been a roller coaster, like everyone else’s in the world. But one thing I can say is that it’s not about what happens to you in life; it’s the things that happen for you to build you into who God created you to be. I’ve been in my career field for a long time—five years to be exact. I’m from Toledo, Ohio. When others ask me about it, I say I made it out of the “trenches.” The biggest challenge that I’ve been avoiding is being in the spotlight. I always knew I was different. Even growing up, I never fit in, later discovering that I’m a star. You can know your battlefield like the back of your hand and still find every which way to avoid taking chances.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Jasmine J.R. Tilman. I am a 3-time bestselling co-author, multi-award-winning author, ghostwriter, production assistant, and screenwriter. My business is Infinitely Authentic Enterprises LLC, where I write books, empowering journals, and help aspiring authors start their books and become self-published. Also ghostwriting screenplays for first time screen writers.
I also have a clothing line, Infinitely Boundless Clothing, to represent the power of infinite possibilities and the strength of believing in yourself no matter the circumstances.
The best thing about my organization is not only that it is all controlled by the power of Christ, it’s the ability to show the resilience of a young woman on a mission from 22 years old taking a chance moving to a whole other state to write books and turn them into movies.
It’s the story that makes the world a better place—from my books, journals, clothing attire, and screenplays. I’d say the life lesson that makes me who I am is the power of resilience.
I’m currently working on my second book of the Devine trilogy set to release this year and a screenplay with the production team I just worked on as a production assistant, called ‘Ashes Never Rest, a short horror film by writer and director Dashawn DeBose.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
The earliest memory I have of being powerful was at my very first vendor event in Atlanta. I had just moved here three weeks prior and knew nothing about how the event worked. I was there to sell my woman empowerment journal, Get a Grip, Will Ya? You Matter.
Unfortunately, I only had the books for my table and looked around to see that all the other vendors had beautiful setups. The author across from me had a constant stream of people at her table. My decorations from FedEx had just arrived at my door, and I almost cried. My brother and my best friend came through for me, so I decided to pass out flyers to people instead.
By the time they walked around the whole room and handed them out, everyone already knew who I was. That was the most amazing day—I knew it was time to look at the lessons, not just the sales I made.
When you were sad or scared as a child, what helped?
As a child, I always wanted to fit in so badly because no one seemed to pay attention to me, like me, or feel that I was as important as everyone else. My family did their own thing, and my mother worked long hours to make sure we had everything we needed. So, I clung to movies/ tv shows for comfort; they were my best friends, substitute siblings, and so much more. From them, I learned how to love, be a loyal friend, a good daughter, a good sibling, and, most importantly, a child of God.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What truths are so foundational in your life that you rarely articulate them?
That’s an easy question indeed. I believe that as we grow up, from kids to teens to adults, we see our peers, parents, and role models who seem to have it all “together,” and we aspire to be like them. Most of the time, we want to be them because they appear to have it all figured out, which isn’t always the case.
I believe wholeheartedly, as I’ve grown older, that nobody really has it all figured out. You never stop growing and learning in this life. You can only grow into the version of yourself that you are supposed to be—the person who Jehovah created you to be. Nothing and no one can take that away from you.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
Most people I meet are drawn to the light that comes from the angels protecting me, the ancestors grounding me, and Jehovah paired with Jesus Christ guiding and protecting my life. They’ll understand that along my journey, I’ve fallen, cried, struggled, and temporarily gave up many times.
But God didn’t create me to be a regular person. The more I tried to run away from my light, the less I felt like myself. My legacy is to show others that while the world may feel like it’s crashing, changing, or even dying, the light inside of you will never die out.
We are eternal beings of Jesus Christ—His children.
They’ll understand that I’ll never take His sacrifice for us in vain. When people see me, they will see Him and the reason He gave Himself up for the world we are living in. That there will cause a lot of people to misunderstand the reasons I go so hard for my future.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://jasminetilman.gumroad.com/
- Instagram: Jasmine_j.r._Tilman
- Linkedin: TilmanJasmine
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