Jasmin is an internationally published model and upcoming actress. I am so proud she shares her story of domestic violence and loved learning about her modeling career and discuss Playboy and the stigma vs her experience. She told me "after you fold a piece of paper and flatten it out, it may still be a piece of paper but it will never be the same" and that's what it's like with abuse. She hated feeling weak or anyone else feeling that way. She had the power of 1 on 1 therapy, put effort into herself. She took TIME, no medication and was authentic and thankful. OF COURSE, I asked her about breast size, plastic surgery and feeling your best.

In her words: I started my journey 4 years ago and have never looked back since. It was an interesting journey for me, starting in a small city in Australia. I am a first-generation Australian, with a Persian and German background. So I believe my ability to adapt and my international look were qualities noticed by a lot of professionals in the industry. When I started modeling, I had just come out of a domestic violence relationship that went on for several months. I wanted to try something new and do something for myself. I always wanted to be a model and actress since I was a child. And perhaps this was the perfect time to pursue it. In my second year of modeling, I entered one of the top Glamour Model competitions happening at the time and ultimately won the title of 'Australia's Top Glamour Model of 2017' This experience and achievement alone was incredible, and it truly gave me a lot of recognition. I was given an extended year to my 'crown', after the director noticed my ongoing achievements in my career I have posed for the Playboy brand 7 times. Including a Cover in October 2018 for Playboy Croatia. And was also named 'Playmate of the Month' for that issue. I have modeled for fashion, beauty and other men's magazines as well. You can view my interview and feature with Maxim USA online, which was such an honor to be a part of The USA and LA specifically have been huge positives, and influences in my life. I am honored to have connected with so many people. And call LA one of my homes. I am very passionate about modeling and acting, and the US industry has more than helped me. It has inspired me and has kept me more driven than ever to do my best. With acting, I have done music videos, a commercial, a film in Seattle called 'The Alliance' by Robert L. Butler, and an Australian Mini-Series called 'At The Phoenix'. I have strong goals when it comes to acting. And I can definitely say, developing both my acting and modeling career in the United States were the best decisions I have ever made I currently travel between LA, Sydney, and Canberra. And look forward to networking with industry professionals around the globe.

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