Creating the Culture You Crave | Jasmina Jaskovic | Founder and Owner of CASA CDM

What happens when you can’t find the culture and community you’re searching for? You create it yourself. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Jasmina Jaskovic, did. Influenced by her experiences across cultures and countries, she set out to build a space that reflects creativity, connection, and belonging—founding CASA CDM in the process. In this episode, Jasmina shares how to attract your people, design the life you want, and why women don’t have to choose just one path. Time Stamps: 00:00 Discovering Local Creatives 00:18 Introduction to Yasmina Yakovich 01:27 Building Casa CDM 05:32 Finding Community in Orange County 11:59 Yasmina's Journey from Germany to the US 17:21 Embracing Art and Design 24:09 Redefining Power and Femininity 25:34 The Art of Graceful Power 26:22 Embracing Dual Identities 30:54 Women’s Resilience and Strength 31:58 Inspiration from Powerful Women 34:28 Coping Mechanisms and Therapy 40:40 Designing a Life True to Yourself 42:53 Final Thoughts and Farewell The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices