The Essential List: Jasmine El-Gabban
Jasmine joined the Here Be Dragons crew as an account director in August of 2022, bringing her stellar experience from over six years in PR.
Jasmine lends her expertise to a variety of brands, including Beavertown Brewery, Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel, Disney, RYOBI, and more. Jasmine has also spearheaded the agency’s D&I initiative and always continues to raise the bar.
Now, she reveals all of the things that inspire her. This is Jasmine’s Essential List.
Lifestyle
o Place of birth: Harrow, London
o Hometown: London, born and bred
o Staycation: Long haul flights only
o Vacation: South East Asia was amazing, but Cuba, Aruba and Egypt are standouts too
o Pet: Cats, always up for a cuddle
o Place of work: Here Be Dragons
o Place of workout: The summerhouse at the end of my garden
o Mode of transport: Tube
o Bonus travel essential: Can we have a lane for the fast walkers please?
Culture
o Artist: The Weeknd
o Film: Meet Joe Black
o Series: Six Feet Under
o Video game: Need for Speed, Grand Theft Auto, Spider Man
o Board game: Articulate
o Book: Not That Kind Of Girl, Lena Dunham
o Podcast: Modern Love
o Newspaper (off or online): The Guardian
o Magazine: Stylist
Food and Drink
o Breakfast: Rarely eaten
o Restaurant: Kenza
o Cheap bite: Do these even exist anymore?
o Working lunch: Falafel or chicken salad (homemade)
o Favourite dish: My dad's Iraqi aubergine and rice
o Signature dish: Laksa
o Snack: Dried fruit with nuts and dark chocolate chips
o Guilty pleasure: Crisps
o Booze: Passionfruit Martini
o Not booze: Chai Latte
o Bonus food: Feta cheese
o Bonus beverage: Mint tea
Kit
o Phone: iPhone always
o Computer: Mac
o Pen / pencil: One red pen and one black pen
o Where you document an idea: Notes on iPhone
o Casual clothing: Wide leg trousers with Nike dunks
o Smart clothing: A cute floral or colourful blouse
o Footwear: Always has to be heels for an out out night
o Watch: Casio
o App: WhatsApp
o Favourite social media feed: Instagram
o Morning grooming / makeup essential: Cosrx Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+
o Bonus kit essential: Carmex and a spritz of Lush's Lust perfume
