Daily Inspiration: Meet Jasmine Simanca

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jasmine Simanca

Hi Jasmine, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Let’s be real, life wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows. I was drowning in the chaos of motherhood—two little girls, zero direction, and frankly, a bottle of wine as my closest companion. After the pandemic, I fell into some pretty bad habits to cope, gaining weight, feeling miserable, and just existing. I tried to get my life together, even signed up for some pre-dental hygiene courses, but then surprise! I got pregnant again. So, my bright, ambitious dreams quickly turned into with morning sickness, a toddler, and an identity crisis. Long story short, I hit rock bottom this past summer, where I had to choose between pretending everything was fine or actually changing something. So, I did the brave thing: I quit drinking and threw myself into something I’d always dreamed of—making TikToks. I started with 140 followers and now I’m at over 2,000 and growing. I enjoy sharing videos about motherhood, sobriety, and my lifestyle as a stay-at-home mom. It’s been a wild ride, but I’ve found a real community of other moms from all over the world, and it’s been a creative outlet I never knew I needed.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Smooth? Ha, not at all. Growing up was like a constant game of musical chairs, except no one told me when the music stopped. I bounced around schools, had a dad in prison, and a mom doing the best she could, but let’s just say stability wasn’t exactly part of the package. And, being a mixed-race kid in a mostly white town? Yeah, that was fun (spoiler: it wasn’t). I was kicked out of my home multiple times, and had some rough patches with homelessness, but I survived. I was lucky enough to have a few amazing friends and my sister who took me in when things got bad. But, finding my footing? That started when I met my husband. We were just getting started when I found out I was pregnant with my oldest, and that’s when the real work began. Fast forward to today, and here I am—a stay-at-home mom, living a life that, on paper, is “average.” But for me? It’s an absolute dream.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Honestly, I’m a jack of all trades—mom life comes first, everything else second. I’m managing a household with two kids, making sure everyone gets fed (and I mean, I try), cleaning, and trying to contain the circus that is our house. But when I get a break, I moonlight as a “barretender” at Pure Barre Brighton—pun absolutely intended. And I’m always baking something (mostly sourdough bread, but hey, it’s all about balance). But the biggest thing I’m proud of? Being a mom. After growing up in chaos, I promised myself I’d give my kids the stability I never had. I’m becoming the adult I once needed, and that’s everything to me.

Oh, and my TikTok—let’s not forget about that. I started from scratch in September and have managed to build this amazing community where I share my very real, very unpolished life. I talk about motherhood, sobriety, beauty, and trying to keep it all together without completely losing my mind. My message is simple: find humor in the mess and show up every day, even if you’re not “perfect.

What sets me apart? I’m just real. I’m not pretending to have it all together. Some days I’m in pajamas, other days I’m in full glam, and I’m not shy about showing it. I think people appreciate that authenticity—because let’s face it, life isn’t always Instagram-filtered, and that’s okay. I like to think that’s what makes my content resonate with other moms: it’s the real, messy, beautiful, and unfiltered truth of daily life.

Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
My favorite childhood memories? Weekends with my oldest sister. She’s 18 years older than me, so she was my second mom—except way cooler and significantly less traumatizing. She took me shopping, out to eat, and we’d binge-watch movies together, our favorite was Superstar starring Molly Shannon, —all the things my actual mom never did. I lived for those weekends at her house. She is still a huge part of my life. Our mom passed away in 2018, and now she’s the closest thing I have to family outside of the little one I’ve built for myself. She’s my safe place, my built-in best friend, and if I’m being honest, the only reason I didn’t grow up completely feral.

Contact Info:

• TikTok @yazzmeannn
• Instagram: yazzmeannreelz