How My Dad Sparked My Passion for Cars and the Industry

Welcome to a heartfelt episode of Auto Talk With Jaz! This week, host Jazmine Booker gets personal as she reflects on her journey into the automotive industry—a path inspired by childhood memories working alongside her dad. With Father’s Day on her mind, Jazmine explores the deep impact fathers and father figures have had on her career and the industry as a whole. She discusses the importance of passing down automotive knowledge through generations, the unique role dads play both at home and in the shop, and how community and mentorship—often from men who treated her like family—helped shape her as a professional. Jazmine also previews exciting upcoming topics, like the rise of AI in automotive work and an inspiring interview with Ms. Schmidt from Schmidt Automotive about what it means to start over in this business. Tune in for a candid, gratitude-filled tribute to the fathers of the car world, and get ready for insightful conversations coming your way!