Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Yasmine Cheyenne.
📝 Summary of the Interview
Yasmine Cheyenne, an Air Force veteran, mental wellness advocate, and author, joined Rushion McDonald to discuss her journey from a disadvantaged upbringing to becoming a published author and wellness coach. She shared insights from her books—The Sugar Jar and her latest, Wisdom of the Path—which focus on boundaries, healing, and self-empowerment. The conversation explored her military experience, personal transformation, and how she helps others confront fear and reclaim their lives.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Overcoming Fear and Taking Risks
- Fear of failure and disappointment keeps many people stuck.
- Yasmine encourages people to confront fear and take action anyway.
- Her own decision to join the Air Force was a leap of faith that changed her life.
2. Military Discipline and Life Lessons
- The Air Force taught her discipline, consistency, and resilience.
- She applies these lessons to her personal and professional life.
- Quote: “Do you want to bet on yourself? Be willing to believe in yourself.”
3. Writing as Empowerment
- Her first book, The Sugar Jar, focuses on boundaries and self-care.
- Her second book, Wisdom of the Path, is about using past experiences as wisdom, not shame.
- Writing helped her transform her life and inspire others from similar backgrounds.
4. Boundaries and Self-Prioritization
- Without boundaries, people become overwhelmed and resentful.
- Saying “no” and advocating for yourself is essential to mental wellness.
- Quote: “We have to get comfortable letting people be disappointed with us.”
5. Redefining “Selfish”
- Being selfish is often misunderstood.
- Prioritizing yourself is necessary for success and well-being.
- Quote: “Every successful person has had to be selfish at some point.”
6. Wisdom of the Path
- The book encourages readers to trust their instincts and take the next step.
- It’s not a checklist—it’s a collection of relatable stories and reflections.
- Quote: “Use those experiences that you’re judging yourself for as wisdom to help you move forward.”
7. Mental Wellness Practice
- Yasmine helps people through coaching, writing, and speaking.
- She emphasizes healing through storytelling and shared experiences.
8. Accessibility
- Her books are available in print, digital, and audio formats.
- She personally narrates the audiobook version of Wisdom of the Path.
💬 Notable Quotes
- “Even if things fail, you have what it takes to get yourself to where you want to be.”
- “Take the meat and leave the bone.”
- “You already know what the next step is. What would happen if you just took it?”
- “We’ve been an enemy toward ourselves for years and don’t even realize it.”
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