A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising, Hasmig “Jasmine” Penna received a degree in business and product development and studied everything from textile and product development to personal shopping and styling. Upon graduation, she took a trend forecasting position in footwear with ACI, which ignited her passion for footwear construction. As a Footwear Line Builder at Report/Topline Footwear, Hasmig traveled overseas, where she pocketed influence from the landscapes, cultures, and people. A survivor of meningitis and a diabetic since the age of fifteen, Hasmig worked for various companies until given equal opportunity through Obama Care to start her own business. Congés transpired while Hasmig was in Bora Bora on her honeymoon. The fine jewelry collection embodies the confluence of all forces and experiences of Hasmig’s life and helps enhance courage, self-awareness, discovery, and healing.
Entrepreneurial Role Models:
Shark Tank Contenders
When business started difficulties overcame:
“becoming a parent to my son was quite difficult especially because it kind of came at the same time that I wanted to start my own business. I have always had a fear of success… The biggest difficulty is trusting and believing in yourself so nothing else can come in the way of you and your goals in life. And me overcoming that was one of the most probably difficult things I have had to do. Because at the end of the day it is always mind over matter. If you are mentally very strong you will be able to overcome other things”…[Listen for More]
Favourite Books:
- Who Moved My Cheese: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Dr Spencer Johnson
- Jeffrey J. Fox Books
- How to Become a Rainmaker: The Rules for Getting and Keeping Customers and Clients by Jeffrey J. Fox
- How to Become CEO: The Rules for Rising to the Top of Any Organization by Jeffrey J. Fox
- The Five People You Meet In Heaven Book by Mitch Albom
Favourite Quote:
“To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe” Anatole France
Recommended Online Resources:
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Best Advice to Other Entrepreneurs:
“expect the unexpected, good and bad, just roll with it… You have to always remind yourself and remember that there is room for everyone so don’t hold back. My success will not stunt your success, your success will not stunt mine, there is room for all of us”…[Listen for More]
More About Hasmig “Jasmine” Penna:
Neil’s Quote at the Beginning:
Howard Aiken “Don’t worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you’ll have to ram them down people’s throats.”
Other Quotes From the Chat with Hasmig “Jasmine” Penna:
- “if you are going to sell something you have got to love something. To love something, you have to know every single thing about it especially when it comes to product”
- “do not limit yourself. So, when you have an idea let us know what that idea is, tell your story because somebody is always going to be there to listen. And if you have a business or a product that you believe in you should never give up on yourself”
- “try not to be a one hit wonder”
- “the secrets to success I think really different for every single person”
- “everyone measures success differently”
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