Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jacki Jing. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Jacki, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s jump back to the first dollar you earned as a creative? What can you share with us about how it happened?
First dollar or the first time I made money off of content creation? I don’t even remember it, but I do remember when I first figured out that I could get free stuff as an influencer and I was just so excited about it and I think I was like dancing in my room which is funny it’s probably like just a $50 item but I just was like wow someone sees enough value in me to invest their brand on me and it was a very special feeling then; I don’t think that that sparks ever been lost. I think that I still get really excited when someone wants me to rep their brand!
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
Oh, I don’t really know how I stumbled into this business but I’m super grateful for it and the product services creative works that I provide. I’m in on camera host on I can create content I know social media business strategy so a bunch of different things I help my clients put on a great show, create great content, and potentially go viral. I just like to entertain people and keep people happy.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
My brother died a few years ago and he always encouraged me to move to LA and host video game events and make nerdy videos. I thought he was insane.
The grief and pain I felt from losing my brother to heroin addiction was unimaginable, but I knew I couldn’t let it consume me entirely. After he died, I took his advice & gave up my TV news career, after working in that industry nearly a decade— and here I am now. It’s been a journey, with many ups and downs— and I’m grateful for it all. 💖
Now, I’m working on my passions – and making time to use my platform to raise awareness about addiction & the impact it has on families.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.
One thing that non-creatives may struggle to understand about the creative journey is the amount of effort and dedication required to produce even a single successful creative work. It’s not just about having a good idea or talent; it takes countless hours of hard work, experimentation, and problem-solving to bring a creative project to life.
Another thing that non-creatives may not understand is the vulnerability that comes with putting one’s creative work out into the world. Creators often pour their hearts and souls into their work, making it a deeply personal and sometimes emotional experience. It can be difficult to receive criticism or rejection of something that you put your love, heart & soul into, and it can be hard to maintain motivation when you get no one watching at all! The key is to keep going – even when it feels like no one is listening.
Contact Info:
- Website: jackijing.com
- Instagram: @JackiJing
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackiJing/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackijing/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackiJing
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jackijing
Image Credits
Cameron Rice for headshots