Real World Reads

Real World Read: Sis, Don't Settle by Jasmine Tate

Because I’ve been single more than 10 years, I don’t often gravitate to advice on how to navigate “Single Life,” but Faith Jenkins is someone I’ve always admired. I was very curious about her approach to finding love with a man who checked all but one box on her 50-item list. That alone gave her credibility in my book, but in addition she has a history of counseling couples in her professional career as an attorney and former judge on Divorce Court.

Aside from the reasons mentioned above and our shared Louisiana roots, I pre-ordered a copy to support her first book. Although it took me much longer to read it than I expected, it exceeded my expectations and took me on my own journey while following hers.

The book gives a look into her private celebrity love life and lessons before marriage, shares advice from the countless couples she’s counseled and provides a guide to dating with affirmations, questions to ask yourself and your potential mate and more!

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Real World Recipe: How to use a Life Sheet to manage your time and finances by Jasmine Tate

“Well-managed time and money lead to a well-managed life.”

Jasmine C. Tate

Time and money management are critical at every stage of adult life and many times much sooner. Combining my daily lists with use of my planner and life sheet, I’m able to hold myself accountable and drive productivity toward my goals and responsibilities.

A Life Sheet is a Real World Recipe for success. Read below for ingredients to create your own and download a free template to help you get started on the path to a well-managed life.

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Real World Reads by Jasmine Tate

Unfolding stories, true or not, told by a wide range of authors brought me great joy as a child and continue to inspire me on my journey through adulthood. Last year was my first time participating in Read Across America at two elementary schools in the Inland Empire. I thoroughly enjoyed engaging with the students, sharing the importance of reading and shamelessly plugging my alma maters, Southeastern Louisiana University and the University of Southern Mississippi. 


Public education provided many benefits beyond the classroom and gave me extraordinary experiences, adventures and lifelong relationships. Among the many lessons I learned from public educational institutions, Franklinton High School taught me to have PRIDE, Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence; Southeastern showed me that I was more than a number and USM ignited me to soar To The Top! 

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