Jasmine Tranai Rhodes is a successful African American fashion designer and the proud owner of the emerging fashion brand, Kitty and Rhodes. Though born in New Jersey, she spent her formative years in Elizabethtown, NC, where her passion for the creative industry was ignited. As an undergraduate student at North Carolina State University, she specialized in Fashion and Textiles Management. During her time at the university, she pursued various creative ventures, including theatre performances and fashion shows. She also served as the president of the resident modeling troupe, Black Finesse.

Jasmine credits her time in the modeling troupe as the foundation for learning confidence, poise, and grace. She participated in pageantry and even created a program called ReModel-U, aimed at teaching young girls modeling techniques while promoting self-love and confidence.

After earning her Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Textiles Management from NCSU, she obtained a Masters Degree in Business Administration and Marketing. Jasmine has since worked with leading fashion retailers in the design field. In addition to her corporate work, she runs her fashion business, manages a photography studio, coaches models, and works as a social media influencer, creating content for her brand clients.

Jasmine has been recognized for her contributions to the fashion industry, including being awarded NC Emerging Designer of the Year and winning the Judges Choice award at the Goodwill Rock the Runway event. Her ultimate goal is to remain a leading figure in the fashion world, while being a positive influence in her community through service and leadership.