Jasmine Minor: The Rise Society & Why Women Need Community Now More Than Ever
Episode Summary
Jasmine Minor, Emmy Award-winning journalist at ABC7 Chicago and founder of the Rise Society, joins Rhonda for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about identity, reinvention, and the power of failure as a catalyst for growth. From playing Division I college tennis and pursuing the US Open to pivoting into journalism with zero experience and eventually becoming a multi-Emmy-winning reporter covering race and culture, Jasmine's story is one of radical resilience and purposeful impact. This episode is a must-listen for every ambitious woman who has ever had to rebuild — and discovered something greater on the other side.
Key Takeaways:
Why learning to fail as an athlete is one of the most transferable skills in business and life
How Jasmine pivoted from competitive tennis to journalism — and what she did to earn her seat at the table
The importance of redefining success beyond trophies, titles, and accolades
Why women need curated spaces to breathe, collaborate, and build without competition
How the Rise Society is bridging the gap between girls in sports and women in the global economy
What Robin Roberts told Jasmine that she still carries with her today
Meet Jasmine Minor
Jasmine Minor is an Emmy Award-winning journalist at ABC7 Chicago, where she covers race and culture — bringing nuance, humanity, and intentionality to stories about underserved and underrepresented communities. A former Division I tennis player, Jasmine earned her master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and has built a career defined by impact over accolades.
Jasmine is also the founder of the Rise Society, a curated community dedicated to connecting and empowering women leaders, and the Kevin Minor Legacy Fund, which provides scholarships to girls in tennis in honor of her late father. Her upcoming Rise Affair Gala — a Wimbledon-inspired event featuring a fireside chat with Robin Roberts of Good Morning America — brings her dual missions of women's empowerment and girls in sports together on one stage.
Follow Jasmine on Instagram | Learn more about the Rise Society | Support the Kevin Minor Legacy Fund at minorlegacy.com
