Hi! My Name Is Jasmine

Digital Storyteller, Educator, & Entrepreneur

I have lived a pretty fascinating life so far as an expat and working professional. I've now lived in India, Morocco, and Ecuador and have also traveled to many amazing places around the globe.

As the creator of The Jazzy Nation, I share weekly travel videos and host travel shows focused on seeing the world and eating amazing food! With over 1,000,000+ content views on my social platforms, I invite you to join me as I navigate and explore the world!

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4 New Habits I’m Adopting in 2023 As An Expat Living in Ecuador

February 10, 2023/

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How I Get Over Homesickness While Living Abroad | A Day in the Life Living In Ecuador

January 22, 2023/

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Modern Ecuadorian Home Tour | Quito, Ecuador

January 20, 2023/

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An Overwhelming Day In My Life As A New Mom Living In Ecuador 🇪🇨

January 15, 2023/

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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Ecuador

January 13, 2023/

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How Much Do We Spend For Groceries Living In Ecuador? Grocery Haul

January 8, 2023/

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A Bit Of Background...

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As someone who lives abroad, one of the first stop

As someone who lives abroad, one of the first stops I make during my visits back to the U.S. is to target!

During this trip, as my family and I walked down each aisle (thanks to me ☺️), we stumbled upon a display of diverse dolls.

My son is not at the age yet where he is grabbing things off store shelves, so I took the lead and found a doll that closely resembled him.

I handed him the doll, and the grin on his face was everything. Similar to the grin he got when he saw himself in the mirror for the first time.

The best part of the experience was when he looked at the doll again and then looked at his dad.

At that moment, he probably realized that the doll was more reminiscent of my husband’s skin tone and hair type than his own, which is fine because he is obsessed with his dad, so that’s a bonus for him.

As some might say, it’s just a doll, and he’s still a baby, but it was significant.

And he needs to continue to see toys that look like him and diversity in toys overall. I am also excited to see what that looks like as he ages and he starts to have more preferences for the things he wants to play with, the media he chooses to consume, and the activities he will show interest in.

Representation matters. Seeing oneself reflected in the media and toys is essential for children’s development and self-esteem. This is especially true for children of color, who are often underrepresented in mainstream media and products.

It’s heartwarming to see a little black boy light up at the sight of a doll that looks like him, and parents and caregivers need to continue to seek out diverse toys and media for their children.

Let’s work to create a world where all children can see themselves and their experiences represented in the products they consume. Thank you to @target for this experience.

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#blackexcellence #blackparenting #raisingblackchildren #positiveblackimages #blacktoysmatter #blackboyjoy #diversityintoybox #representationmatters

Life is going by way too fast. ⁠ ⁠ For one, I

Life is going by way too fast. ⁠
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For one, I can’t believe February is over, and we are about to start a new month. ⁠
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I recently went home to spend time with my family, and what a visit it was. ⁠

We took a break from regular life and went to the mountains for a family cabin trip!

We even saw deer up close in the backyard one of the mornings.
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I am so grateful for this lifestyle because when I need to take a break from my life abroad, I have places to go to that I can call home. ⁠
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If you’ve been with me for some time, you know I have struggled with where my home truly is. ⁠
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But in this season of my life, home is where connections are. Where love truly resides in spaces of support, kindness, compassion, and presence. ⁠
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I now long for these things and desire to mirror these traits back to those I am in relationships with. ⁠
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So it’s safe to say February was a life-changing month for me. ⁠
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I went into it and my time back home with good intentions, and I am happy to say I have emerged on the other side, level-headed, even-keeled, and ready to see what the rest of the year has to offer. ⁠
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I also want to thank each of you who has donated to my brother and sister’s GoFundMe. Your support has meant the world to my family, and I am forever grateful. ⁠
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If you’d like to support them, check out my last post to see how you can. ⁠
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What lessons are you taking from February 2023? What did you learn?⁠

📸 by my cousin

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Two of my favorite people (my brother and sister)

Two of my favorite people (my brother and sister) are suffering a heartbreaking loss. If you have a moment, please pray for them as they navigate this devastating time and heal.

A GoFundMe has been created to help provide them support during this time. Click the link below or in my bio to send a monetary donation to them to help get them back on their feet if you feel led to do so.

If you are a friend or family member and want to donate a cooked meal or food-related gift, you can sign up via the meal train link below.

To read their testimonies, you can visit both of their pages.

Thank you in advance for supporting my family with your kind words, thoughts, prayers, and donations. My community is the best, and I am always so grateful for your support!

Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/aea10e54

Meal Train: https://mealtrain.com/yqvznk

What new habits are you adopting this year to make

What new habits are you adopting this year to make your 2023 a good one?

#habits #livingabroad #expatlifestyle #ecuadorliving #blackcontentcreators

I’m hanging out with my baby in today’s YouTub

I’m hanging out with my baby in today’s YouTube video!

I’m not going to lie, getting to this point that day was met with a lot of challenges and a whole conversation about homesickness.

Check it out to see what I’m talking about. The link to my channel is in my bio.

#expatfamily #expatlifestyle #ecuador #momandsontime #vlog #blackcontentcreators

Here is a sneak peek of my Home here in Ecuador!

Here is a sneak peek of my Home here in Ecuador!

Check out the full Home Tour video by heading over to my YouTube channel.

#expatlife #expatliving #homesabroad #hometour #thejazzynation

Happy Anniversary to my Love! With all the chang

Happy Anniversary to my Love!

With all the changes, transitions, and challenges 2022 had for us, we've overcome so much.

Marriage is hard, but the good parts make doing this whole thing worth so much! And I'm grateful for my husband and our little family.

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