We recently had the chance to connect with Mrs Jasmine Mapps and have shared our conversation below.
Jasmine, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
Setting the tone for the day begins in the morning, but it truly starts the night before with getting enough rest. This impacts your mood. I pray and meditate, and sitting quietly in the mornings allows me to hear peacefully. Then, I hydrate with water, which helps detox my body when I drink it right after waking up.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hey y’all, I’m Jass, a 37-year-old Black woman born and raised in Atlanta, GA. I’m a licensed esthetician, a graduate student studying mental health counseling, and the heart behind Good Intentions ATL and Skin by Jass. My mission is simple but powerful: “Let’s grow together.”
Skin by Jass is my skincare business, specializing in corrective skincare and wellness from my solo suite in College Park, GA. I focus on helping clients heal their skin from the inside out by combining results-driven treatments with a holistic approach that supports overall well-being.
Good Intentions ATL is the mental health side of my brand— a space for conversations about growth, healing, and self-discovery. Through podcasts, devotionals, and community projects, I aim to create a space for people to reflect, connect, and evolve.
Both sides of my work are rooted in the same foundation: healing, whether that’s through skin, spirit, or self-work. At the end of the day, I’m just a woman doing the inner work out loud and inviting others to grow with me.
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 part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
I no longer seek validation from family and friends. As a Black person in business, I expected my loved ones to be proud and supportive, but that hasn’t always been the case. Now, I concentrate on what’s best for myself and the community I am creating. My focus has shifted to gaining support and persisting in my work. Releasing the need for validation has been freeing.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes, I truly gave up at one point. I opened a two-room beauty spa in Atlanta, which stayed open for over three years. During that time, I rented those rooms to other professionals, but those relationships ended badly. As a new business owner, it was challenging, and I initially went into it with love and unity. In hindsight, I should have focused more on my own business rather than mentoring others. I closed that business, and after a year, I am now operating from my solo suite. It took me a full year to recover emotionally and financially from the setbacks of running a business driven by passion.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
Omg, this is such a great question because it’s pretty simple to me. Being Black and having a community is a cultural value I defend at all costs. Our ancestors created it because they understood something we’re still learning to honor today: that we need each other to survive. Community was their lifeline, their protection, and their power.
That spirit still lives within us. There’s something sacred about how we show up for each other through laughter, prayer, food, art, and love. It’s more than just connection; it’s culture. As a Black woman, I see community as both a legacy and a lifeline. That’s why I invest in places like Good Intentions ATL and Skin by Jass, where people can feel seen, supported, and safe enough to grow.
Protecting the community means safeguarding that same spirit of togetherness that has carried us through generations, and that’s something I’ll always stand for.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What will you regret not doing?
I often regret going all out for myself. Maybe I dedicate too much energy to community and loved ones instead of my own needs. Women, it’s perfectly fine to prioritize yourself. It’s okay to want things for yourself rather than solely for the benefit of others. While I still have time, I am figuring out what that looks like and how to implement.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.skinbyjass.com
- Instagram: skinbyjass and Jasmine.Mapps
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminemapps-2024b9107
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jasminemapps
- Other: Podcast can be found on all platforms under Good Intentions Atl. I am also accepting new clients for my spa suite.
