Jasmine C. Williams

After an unexpected loss her freshman year of college, Jasmine Williams hit rock bottom. Now as an Adversity + Resilience Speaker, she teaches audiences how failure and adversity can help them grow. Using her firsthand experiences, Jasmine helps audiences support classmates and colleagues through grief, anxiety, and other difficult experiences.

After 6 years as a speaker, Jasmine became a public speaking coach to teach others how to deliver a polished message with confidence. She graduated from High Point University with her B.A. in Communication and a minor in Psychology. In addition to her work as a speaker, Jasmine is a communications consultant for federal agencies.

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"Jasmine has such a welcoming and inviting presence. She has a great energy on and off stage that keeps attendee engaged throughout. I appreciate her vulnerability in sharing her story and experiences to help motivate and inspire students. Her keynote really hit a lot of points we are driving to our students across campus. She was such a pleasure to work with!"

"The students were so encouraged by her and her story! Having the opportunity to connect with someone who has recently been through what they’re going through (and more) was so inspiring. It was refreshing to hear how she evolved from using poor coping techniques to focusing on positive strategies. Her reminder that someone else is watching us and to be the person that you needed when you were going through your obstacles was exactly what student leaders needed to hear!"

"I could immediately tell that she was going to be dedicated to the project, genuine in sharing her story and committed to helping spread a positive message. She perfectly balances speaking in an eloquent, yet real way that truly connects with college students and millennials alike. Her evident hard work and advice to 'always be proud' really resonated with our students. It is one task to be successful, but it is another to share that success and give back to your community."

"Jasmine was wonderful and very transparent with us leading up to the program. Our students walked away with many tangible steps and a new perspective in approaching the struggles that can occur during life."

PROGRAMS

Audience members will…

Identify their daily thought patterns
Outline ways to disrupt recurring negative thoughts
Apply strategies to introduce a more positive mindset

Ideal Audiences

Orientation/First Year Experience
Leadership Development
Personal Growth Organizations or Clubs
Community Colleges

That's a Wrap: How (and Why) to Press Pause on Your Mental Playlist

Keynote | Workshop | Virtual

Many of us can’t wait to find out what music we listened to the most each year. How many hours did we spend listening to our favorite arist or a certain song?

But what if you could download a recap of the “playlist” that you hear more than any other? Jasmine wishes she could see a Spotify Wrapped list of the things she thinks about the most.

Despite her cheerful personality, even she knows what it’s like to have negative thoughts stuck on repeat.

It’s no surprise that the 6,000+ thoughts we have on a daily basis have a significant impact on our mental health. That impact can be positive or negative – depending on what thoughts you have on repeat. In this dynamic new program, Jasmine gives audiences a glimpse into some of the negative thoughts that used to play on a loop in the back of her mind. And now, she’s sharing the tools that helped her finally hit pause.

This program is designed to help you unpack the thoughts and mindset that often become second nature. In the process, we learn how to avoid making a minor frustration into a life-changing event.

We learn how to press pause.

Stop Half-Assin’ It! Thriving Through ALL the Plot Twists

Keynote | Workshop | Virtual

There’s nothing worse than unfulfilled potential. We all know someone who should be successful in college, in leadership, or in life. But they never seem to rise to the occasion.

What sets some apart while other fall short?

In this hard-hitting, direct, but well-received signature program, Jasmine Williams prescribes just what the doctor orders for overwhelmed students or staff. Combining her impactful personal story of overcoming adversity as a college student with clear, actionable steps to incorporate in your own life. Jasmine’s thought-provoking message and approachable style leaves audiences inspired to overcome adversities, develop resilience, and develop positive mental health and coping habits for short- and long-term success.

***Note, an alternate title can be used at Client’s request including There’s No Such Thing As Half-Priced Success.

Ideal Audiences

Orientation/First Year Experience
Leadership Development
Personal Growth Organizations or Clubs
Community Colleges

Audience members will…

Explore strategies to thrive in college and beyond – even when weighed down by adversity or difficult life experiences.
Consider the importance of positive and negative experiences for personal growth.
Develop an understanding of healthy vs. unhealthy coping strategies to improve their mental well-being during stressful situations.

Audience members will…

Consider the importance of public speaking and its application in any career field.
Discuss how to craft content for any audience using a proven, three-step method.
Apply simple strategies to improve their speaking skills, such as how to stop using “like” or “um.”

Ideal Audiences

Leadership Development
Professional Development
Community Colleges

Owning Your Voice: Breaking Up with the Fear of Public Speaking

Keynote | Workshop | Virtual

If you ask Americans to list their greatest fears, you don’t have to go very far to land on speaking in public. In fact, three out of every four people have a fear of public speaking.

Whether we like it or not, public speaking is a crucial career skill for the classroom or board room and overcoming that fear can set you apart from everyone else. Jasmine knows—from her undergraduate degree, working with one of the largest media companies in the country, and now as a professional speaker, she has developed a proven mindset and strategy to ensure her voice never gets silenced by fear.

She is ready to help you own your voice, embolden your message, and prepare to be heard!

Just a Little Spark: This is Not a Drill

Keynote | Workshop | Virtual

Students are struggling. They’re feeling anxious. Uncertain. Overwhelmed. Lonely. But they often don’t consider seeking mental health support until they’ve reached their limit.

Why don’t we intervene before it feels like our entire world is on fire? Because the challenges we face may start off as just a little spark. Yet the little sparks in our lives can quickly ignite – and suddenly our mental health feels like a blazing inferno.

Jasmine knows from personal experience that there’s no one-size-fits all approach when it comes to improving your mental health. But she’s offering students something she didn’t have: a back up plan.

Her empowering program provides students with the tools to build an effective mental health action plan tailored to their own unique needs. As active participants in the development of their plans, students also learn to become their own advocates.

We know that the best time to prepare for a crisis is not when it’s occurring. This program offers strategies and resources students can utilize to proactively take care of their mental health. Whether they face a minor frustration or a life-changing event, their mental health action plan is on standby whenever they need it.

Audience members will…

Practice positive, affirmative, help-seeking behavior
Develop a personalized plan to prepare for potential mental health crises
Investigate some of the most common feelings related to mental health and well-being for college students

Ideal Audiences

Fraternity/Sorority Life
New Member Orientation
Mental Health & Wellness
Community Colleges

Get to Know Our Speakers Personally on the ForCollegeForLife Podcast

"Ms. Jasmine Williams was amazing to work with. Our students really gravitated to her story and was able to identify things they could relate to. I appreciate Ms. Williams ability to adapt to our students while providing them with leadership building skills they will take with them after graduation. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience!"

"Thank you for working with us! There is such a light about your spirit and you are so inspirational and positive. We truly appreciate you. I heard nothing but positive feedback!!"

"I’ve already had a couple of kids stop by my room and tell me how much they enjoyed it. It really means a lot to them (and me) when students come back to share their stories and experiences. Thanks so much Jasmine Williams for taking the time to come and share some wisdom."

"Jasmine put together an extremely thoughtful presentation that captured exactly what we were intending to cover."