hi, i'm @yourfriend.jasmine, AFC®

mental health advocate | money mindset mentor

I am a 2nd generation Puerto Rican/Mexican who grew up in a single parent home. The challenges I faced as a kid deeply impacted my relationship with self, money and others. In my mid 20's I made some major money mistakes, and as a result I faced bankruptcy. I believe this deep loss was an invitation to redefine what success meant to me. I began a financial literacy journey, however, I found myself still struggling. I felt there was a disconnect between what I was learning, and my self-limiting beliefs. In May 2017, I started therapy, worked with a financial coach, and gathered a group of friends to set money goals. Since then, I’ve been on an intentional journey to heal so that I can live a whole and healed life.

 My own mental health journey has been a holistic process of learning to cope with the realities of my story, while finding ways to heal outside of just talk therapy. I’ve come to find healing through storytelling, creativity, and community. I long for Mentally Mutual to be a space that promotes community based healing where we can collectively heal and thrive.

My story has inspired me to become an Accredited Financial Counselor® and a
Certified Immigrant Finance® Professional™. My certifications, along with my lived experiences has helped to inform my curriculum and coaching style which center joy-based strategies and overcoming shame. This way I can ensure that my coaching is culturally compassionate and responsive. I look forward to connecting and hope to partner with you as you reach your money goals.