How do you land two dream jobs, break into modeling, and build a personal brand, all before 25? Jeanie Thompson shows us exactly how she did it.

📌 What This Episode Covers

-How she juggled two full-time roles at the same time (Ulta + HubSpot!)

- Building a personal brand and breaking into professional modeling

- The value of showing up as your whole self in corporate spaces

- Tips for job interviews, networking, and securing competitive internships

- Embracing “crazy faith” and self-advocacy as a Black woman in corporate + creative spaces

This Video is For You If...

You’re a creative trying to blend professionalism and personality

You’re exploring personal branding on LinkedIn

You’re looking for inspiration to juggle 9-to-5s and passion projects

You want to break into modeling or media but don’t know where to start

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

03:30 Life Post-Graduation & Interning at HubSpot

06:42 Landing a Role at Ulta via LinkedIn

08:00 Balancing Two Full-Time Jobs

13:10 Pro Tips for Nailing Job Interviews

15:40 Why Authenticity Matters in Corporate Spaces

21:14 Breaking Into Modeling

25:00 First Paid Modeling Gig with Range Beauty

29:18 Why Jeanie Posts on LinkedIn Like It’s TikTok

33:53 Embracing Visibility & Finding Your POV

36:44 What It Takes to Build a Multi-Hyphenate Career

41:20 Final Thoughts on Self-Advocacy & Going for It

Follow Jeanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hi-im-jeanie/

30 Day Reset: https://thepostgradplaybook.myflodesk.com/personal-development-plan-pdfYou're about to have the most unrecognizable glow-up of your life — mentally, emotionally, and professionally. If the first half of the year felt like it slipped through your fingers, this mid-year reset checklist will help you stop spiraling and finally step into your dream self. These 10 transformational steps are the exact ones I wish I had when I felt stuck, and now I'm giving them to you.This Video is for You If…- You feel like you’ve been stuck in a rut for months- You’re behind on your goals and beating yourself up about it- You’re ready for a personal and professional glow-up but don’t know where to start- You’re tired of watching everyone else thrive and wondering when it’s your turn- You’re committed to showing up differently for the second half of the yearTimestamps00:00 Introduction3:11 Forgive Yourself for Falling Off Track4:23 Rewire Your Beliefs (Mindset + EFT Tapping)8:32 Clarify Your Emotionally Connected Goals10:46 Find an Accountability Partner12:12 Curate an Environment for Your Future Self13:21 Dress and Move Like Her (Embodiment Work)14:27 Build One Anchor Routine15:50 Take Micro-Actions Daily16:40 Change or Upgrade Your Circle18:08 Don’t Quit in the MiddleAll Links:Keep Up With The Show and The Postgrad Playbook™:Newsletter + All Resources: All Links (https://beacons.ai/thepostgradplaybook) Instagram: @thepostgradplaybook (https://www.instagram.com/thepostgradplaybook/) Join The Community: https://thepostgradplaybook.myflodesk.com/newsletterFollow Jahleane:Instagram: @jahleane (https://www.instagram.com/jahleane/) TikTok: @jahleane (https://www.tiktok.com/@jahleane?lang=en ) ----#MidYearReset #GlowUpChecklist #MindsetShift #CareerGlowUp #BlackWomenInBusiness #PersonalDevelopment #GoalSetting2025 #LevelUpJourney #BIPOCCreators #MakeUpYourMindPodcast

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We're bringing something new to this week's episode of Make Up Your Mind! I know I talk a lot about what it's like to have a career path your built for yourself, but what about what that looks like in real time? In this week's episode, I'm vlogging my work/(play?) week and taking you to an NYU seminar, my first brand trip, and then back to New York for a LinkedIn live. Make sure you tune in on YouTube or Spotify Video for the full experience and leave a 5 star review!

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