Yasmine Buenaseda
Failing your way to Success: Former U.S. Army Special Operations Officer speaking on overcoming failure and carving your own path.
Yasmine Buenaseda, a passionate and inspiring individual, is a 33-year-old single mother who has overcome numerous obstacles and challenges throughout her life. Her journey as an active-duty soldier in the United States Army, her academic achievements, and her successful transition into the tech industry have shaped her into a resilient and determined individual. Today, Yasmine Buenaseda, aspires to motivate and empower others as a motivational keynote speaker, sharing her experiences of overcoming failure and carving one's own path to success.
Born and raised in Los Angeles as a firest generation Filipino-American, Yasmine discovered her sense of purpose and drive early in life. In 2012, she graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, earning a degree in Computer Science, showcasing her dedication and commitment to academic excellence. Shortly after graduation, Yasmine embarked on an 8.5-year journey in the United States Army.
During her military service, Yasmine faced both personal and professional challenges. She managed to balance her responsibilities of being a full-time student, completing ROTC and supporting herself through work. Throughout her military tenure, she served in various roles, including a college ROTC Recruiter, 3 years in the Adjutant General Corps and 3 years as a Special Operations Officer in the Civil Affairs Corps.
However, the path to success was not without its obstacles. Yasmine experienced the devastating loss of her father during the first phase of the Civil Affairs Qualification course. Despite this immense personal loss, she made the difficult decision to self-recycle and retake the course, demonstrating her unwavering determination to achieve her goals. Overcoming multiple challenges during the Civil Affairs Qualification course and being told she would have to re-branch back to Adjutant General, she displayed resilience and resourcefulness, securing an unheard of third chance at taking the course and ultimately graduating into the Civil Affairs Corps in March 2018.
After graduating, Yasmine entered the operational force, where her exceptional leadership skills consistently ranked her as the top team leader in her company. She pursued further personal and professional development by completing Survival School, excelling in level 2 combatives, and operating as the CMOC (Civil-Military Operations Center) chief. Additionally, she demonstrated her excellence by graduating as the number one student, passing the rigorous JumpMaster School on her first attempt, ultimatley quaifying her to run airborne operations.
In 2021, Yasmine made the courageous decision to leave the military to prioritize her role as a mother. Utilizing the SkillBridge program, she smoothly transitioned into a successful civilian career in the tech industry. Today, she thrives as a Senior Customer Success Manager, utilizing her unique blend of leadership, adaptability, soft skills and determination to excel in her role.
Drawing from her diverse experiences and the valuable lessons learned throughout her journey, Yasmine is passionate about empowering others to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success and to forge their own paths. As a motivational keynote speaker, she captivates audiences with her inspiring story of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of self-belief. Yasmine has been featured on the "Be the Leader" Podcast, hosted by Jeramiah Solven, where she shared her insights on leadership, personal growth, and the importance of perseverance.
Through her remarkable journey of overcoming failure, adversity, and personal loss, Yasmine has emerged as a beacon of inspiration and empowerment. As a motivational keynote speaker, she seeks to uplift others, encouraging them to embrace failure, carve their own paths, and overcome any obstacles that stand in their way.
Yasmine Buenaseda, a passionate and inspiring individual, is a 33-year-old single mother who has overcome numerous obstacles and challenges throughout her life. Her journey as an active-duty soldier in the United States Army, her academic achievements, and her successful transition into the tech industry have shaped her into a resilient and determined individual. Today, Yasmine Buenaseda, aspires to motivate and empower others as a motivational keynote speaker, sharing her experiences of overcoming failure and carving one's own path to success.
Born and raised in Los Angeles as a firest generation Filipino-American, Yasmine discovered her sense of purpose and drive early in life. In 2012, she graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, earning a degree in Computer Science, showcasing her dedication and commitment to academic excellence. Shortly after graduation, Yasmine embarked on an 8.5-year journey in the United States Army.
During her military service, Yasmine faced both personal and professional challenges. She managed to balance her responsibilities of being a full-time student, completing ROTC and supporting herself through work. Throughout her military tenure, she served in various roles, including a college ROTC Recruiter, 3 years in the Adjutant General Corps and 3 years as a Special Operations Officer in the Civil Affairs Corps.
However, the path to success was not without its obstacles. Yasmine experienced the devastating loss of her father during the first phase of the Civil Affairs Qualification course. Despite this immense personal loss, she made the difficult decision to self-recycle and retake the course, demonstrating her unwavering determination to achieve her goals. Overcoming multiple challenges during the Civil Affairs Qualification course and being told she would have to re-branch back to Adjutant General, she displayed resilience and resourcefulness, securing an unheard of third chance at taking the course and ultimately graduating into the Civil Affairs Corps in March 2018.
After graduating, Yasmine entered the operational force, where her exceptional leadership skills consistently ranked her as the top team leader in her company. She pursued further personal and professional development by completing Survival School, excelling in level 2 combatives, and operating as the CMOC (Civil-Military Operations Center) chief. Additionally, she demonstrated her excellence by graduating as the number one student, passing the rigorous JumpMaster School on her first attempt, ultimatley quaifying her to run airborne operations.
In 2021, Yasmine made the courageous decision to leave the military to prioritize her role as a mother. Utilizing the SkillBridge program, she smoothly transitioned into a successful civilian career in the tech industry. Today, she thrives as a Senior Customer Success Manager, utilizing her unique blend of leadership, adaptability, soft skills and determination to excel in her role.
Drawing from her diverse experiences and the valuable lessons learned throughout her journey, Yasmine is passionate about empowering others to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success and to forge their own paths. As a motivational keynote speaker, she captivates audiences with her inspiring story of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of self-belief. Yasmine has been featured on the "Be the Leader" Podcast, hosted by Jeramiah Solven, where she shared her insights on leadership, personal growth, and the importance of perseverance.
Through her remarkable journey of overcoming failure, adversity, and personal loss, Yasmine has emerged as a beacon of inspiration and empowerment. As a motivational keynote speaker, she seeks to uplift others, encouraging them to embrace failure, carve their own paths, and overcome any obstacles that stand in their way.
