In this episode of the Courageous Public Health Podcast, Jasmine Brett Stringer, MAPP, reflects on what it means to reinvent yourself, trust your instincts, and create joy intentionally—even in overwhelming times.
From leaving behind a traditional corporate career to building a life rooted in purpose, authenticity, and connection, Jasmine shares how courage often begins with small decisions, daily practices, and the willingness to believe in yourself.
This conversation explores courage, self-efficacy, and people-led systems change—and why joy itself can be a powerful act of resistance and transformation.
Meet Jasmine Brett Stringer, MAPP ✨
Jasmine Brett Stringer is an expert on workplace well-being and emotional agility, helping individuals and organizations thrive through practical, research-backed strategies. A 2026 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Women in Business Honoree, she is a dynamic keynote speaker, award-winning author, television personality, and Founder & CEO of Carpe Diem with Jasmine. Known for her vibrant presence on stage and screen, Jasmine blends positive psychology, lived experience, and business insight to help people flourish at work and in life.
Her energizing keynotes inspire audiences to lead with authenticity, reconnect to purpose, and build sustainable success. A flourishing expert and “Possibility Whisperer,” she raises the bar on well-being through practical tools that strengthen resilience, emotional agility, and leadership effectiveness.
Jasmine has partnered with leading organizations including the Federal Reserve Bank, Land O’ Lakes, Airbnb, General Mills, Bayer, the American Heart Association, Surescripts and SICK. A graduate of American University and the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology program, she equips leaders to navigate stress, foster connection, and perform at their best.
Based in Minneapolis, she lives with her husband and their dog, Charlie.
Conversation Highlights 🎙️
- Micro Joy as Practice — Jasmine shares how color, music, gratitude, and small intentional moments can create joy and help people reconnect with themselves in difficult times.
- Reinventing Herself After Layoff — She reflects on leaving behind a traditional corporate identity and slowly building a new life rooted in purpose, speaking, and heart-centered work.
- The Power of Self-Efficacy — Jasmine explains why believing “I belong here” is one of the most important tools for navigating spaces that may not initially feel welcoming.
- People-Led Systems Change — She shares her vision for changing systems not from the top down, but through collective refusal to continue overextending ourselves in harmful ways.
- Everything Is Working Out for Me — From driving across the Bay Bridge to dancing in her living room, Jasmine reflects on how mindset, movement, and positive self-talk help build courage over time.
“The system is going to change because of you and I and the person listening.” — Jasmine Brett Stringer, MAPP
Stay in Touch 🔗
With Jasmine Brett-Stringer, MAPP
LinkedIn ↗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminestringer/
Website ↗: https://jasminebrettstringer.com
Instagram ↗: https://www.instagram.com/carpediemjbs/
Bonus joy resource from Jasmine:
Spotify – “Everything Is Working Out for Me” 🎵 – https://open.spotify.com/track/3EldSthav6zdwFl0VhMn4Q?si=17207530c42444e2
Apple Music – “Everything Is Working Out for Me” 🎵 – https://music.apple.com/us/album/everything-is-working-out-for-me/1795025657?i=1795025869
With Dr. Kristi McClamroch
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Speaking & Leadership Development 🤝
Dr. Kristi McClamroch partners with public health, healthcare, nonprofit, philanthropic, government, and higher education organizations through keynote presentations, facilitated conversations, workshops, and leadership development experiences.
Her work explores courage, leadership, systems change, conditions, voice, well-being, and values-aligned action in complex environments.
Whether you’re planning a conference, retreat, leadership program, or organizational event, Courageous Public Health can help create meaningful conversations that inspire reflection, connection, and action.
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