Today we’d like to introduce you to Jasmine Crisp
Hi Jasmine, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I’m the granddaughter of famous writer /screenwriter Eric Monte. Growing up in the southside hood of Chicago, I had my own share of traumas like portrayed in Good Times and Cooley High. Once my boyfriend was murdered due to gun violence I found healing through my poetry and animals. I have severe PTSD, Depression and Anxiety.with these conditions, I learned animals eased that struggle through art and outlets. Still performing poetry I wrote a book the The Flower Who Turned Pain Into Peace. A first ever Poetry Novel that has interactive pages. I found myself back on the family’s farm, seeing how my children reacted to animals. I learned how my black people are far removed for the space of animal welfare and the knowledge of the industry, how agriculture isn’t in our schools and most children don’t have pets so they miss that element of compassion and connecting. I also was a person in need being homeless with 2 children (5 years and 6month old) I started the Love Animals Outreach providing resources for families and their pets, giving at least 2 months of food away at time. We also placed 10 fish tanks in 10 different classrooms to start the connection of children and animals, responsibility and knowledge of safety,.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No I think with everything it takes struggle and I think the true test is if you want it. I revisited my Why every time, Investing m own hard own paycheck into everything. Self funded and self published by all the glory of GOD and still raising money to thrive . But GOD has prepared my steps so he has sent mentors, grants, scholarships, motivators to help me keep going. And realized I’m being obedient to what God called me to be, a poet, an author, a founder but more so his child, a mother, a daughter, granddaughter, cousin,. sibling and friend. With that my struggle is balancing it all on minimum funding, but God makes it work.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I would say I’m most proud of my sons. Seeing me struggle and be in abusive relationships they still respect me and love me. They have came into their own with their personalities and skill sets, they have done so many accomplishments so I’m most proud of my children. Proud of my grandfather and my mother our healing as a family and now coming into EMP Eric Monte Production Company. We are currently crowdfunding for his documentary. I’m proud of my growth in GOD and how he has molded me into making wise decisions. Guiding me as an author and then to become one the first in family to have a non profit and it was been recognized nationally by National Humane Society as a black woman. I’m pretty amazed at my journey and how far I came as a person
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
My favorite memory is growling up in Chicago. The parks, swimming pools getting dunked, going to magic photos with the girls, going to juke parties and just having a good time with no violence.
Pricing:
- https://linktr.ee/loveforanimalsoutreach
- https://www.gofundme.com/f/eric-monte-official-help-preserve-his-legacy-donate-today?attribution_id=sl:8ca36a11-7f91-4b49-a1a6-08753d81e13b&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1-amp14_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.loveforanimalsoutreach.org/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love4paws404/?locale=zh-hans&hl=af
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loveforanimalsoutreach
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/R27zq5EjIOo
- Yelp: https://www.instagram.com/ericmonteofficial/
- Other: https://linktr.ee/loveforanimalsoutreach
