Jasmine Scott grew up in the modest, North Carolina town of Madison. She describes it as being a place where everyone knows everyone, which isn’t surprising, since it’s population admits only 2,205 people. While reminiscing about the area she grew up in, she remembers the excitement that developed, surrounding the grand opening of a Wal-Mart, in a nearby town. Her high school band was invited to play the National Anthem, and the members were delighted, at the opportunity.
Jasmine Scott
Today, Jasmine administers her humble nature, that started all those years ago, in North Carolina. When asked to brag about her talents she said “I’m a decent singer, played the French horn for 7 years, and I can plant a heck of a garden. That’s about it.” But that’s not it. Jasmine is passionate. She is passionate about her leadership, which is the reason she joined Toastmasters. She stated that “The best leaders I know, know how to use their voices to mobilize change. Being a good speaker was the first step in becoming the kind of leader I aspire to be.”
On the very first day of her Toastmasters journey, Jasmine gave her Ice Breaker speech at Off-The-Cuff Albuquerque. In this club, members draw for their roles, at the beginning of the meeting. After winning a speaking role, Jasmine was up for the challenge. In August of 2015, the cheerful and animated woman, presented her very first Toastmasters speech. In August of 2016, Jasmine will carry that same charisma onto the stage, as she represents District 23, in the International Speech Semifinals. With the encouragement, and mentorship of the members of Off-The-Cuff Albuquerque, Jasmine is excited about this experience, and has even mentioned being unsure that it was real, at points throughout her journey.
On August 18th, at the 85th Annual Toastmasters International Convention, in Washington, D.C., Jasmine will compete in Semifinals contest 9, of Round 3. (Learn more about the semifinals, here.) Don’t miss hearing more about Jasmine’s humble beginnings, from Madison, NC in her very personal and inspirational speech, The Common Denominator.
