About the Creator: Jen Jean Pierre
Q&A with Jen Jean Pierre: Serving Style, Confidence, and a Side of Sports
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Meet Jen Jean Pierre—a digital creator who’s redefining fashion, one confident outfit at a time. As living proof that style has no size, Jen’s feed is a go-to for anyone looking to level up their wardrobe and their self-esteem. But when she’s not serving outfit inspiration, this sports-obsessed mom is balancing her love for the game with family life and content creation. We caught up with Jen to chat about her style journey, what confidence really means, and how she juggles motherhood with her passion for fashion (and sports!).
What’s the most unexpected thing that’s happened since you became a creator?
Honestly, making money from it. I started in 2009 with a blog and passion for taking photos of my outfits. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I could put a deposit on a house because of sharing my love of getting dressed.
If you could change one thing about the influencer/creator space, what would it be?
The disparity. And I’m not speaking solely with skin complexion or ethnic groups. I wish it really was a fair playing field and we all got paid our worth and got opportunities based on it. I also would love to see these biased algorithms be re-worked!
What’s your go-to process for brainstorming new content ideas, and how do you keep your content fresh?
I love following folks outside of my niche. I’m inspired by actual cinematographers and video makers in how they tell a story. I also find inspo in movies a lot. I watch them now from a different lens. If I could just create really cool cinematic work I would but that is not he way to monetize and unfortunately, I must provide for the family. I am still trying to navigate my passion for the art of it all with my need to make the money. I find inspiration from browsing old fashion magazines at the library or old fashion books too. I like to see the posing of the models and the colors used, not necessarily the styling of the clothes. I am also a HUGE people watcher. I like to sit outside and just observe. The way we humans move is pure art to me and I am inspired by the average person going about their day too.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received from another creator?
Focus on one or two platforms, stop trying to be everywhere.
Can you share a bit about your journey as a creator? How did you get started, and what was your first breakthrough moment?
I started in 2009 after following Karla Deras forever. I loved her style of street photography and how she wore things I did not see others rocking. So I started a blog. It was a blogspot at first and I would prop my canon elph on my car and take photos. They were TERRIBLE! I actually was in Florida at the time. Then I moved to DC, took a year off and then came strong in 2011. I bought my first “real” camera and learned how to use it and would take my photos in alleys in my neighborhood. I was sooo self-conscious about it but I did it. No one knew about my blog because I did not want to appear narcissistic. Then I started asking co-workers to photograph me during lunch time. I did that for years. Then IG became a bigger thing and my blog suffered. I would love to get back to that though. My breakthrough moment was being featured on Fashion Bomb Daily as a stylish girl of the week type thing. I got tons of new IG and blog community members after that. I was then featured in NYT Fashion, Essence, Ebony, InStyle etc
With the recent changes and news surrounding TikTok, what advice or tips would you offer to creators who primarily use the platform—or those who’ve recently expanded to TikTok? How are you navigating these shifts in your own strategy?
TikTok was always just a fun place for me so I never developed a strategy for it. It is where I went to learn from others and where I went to laugh. I loved that it was creator focused. I think the biggest thing is NEVER EVER give up your power. What I mean is you should always have an “owned space” that you can post on so if a platform leaves, you still have a community to see and inspire. Those who were big there should use the last few days before the potential ban to capture their community members’ email addresses and start a newsletter or tell them where to find them on another platform. I still believe everyone should have a website though!
What are your 3 must-haves for Valentine’s Day or what 3 items are you linking to this Valentine’s Day?
I know this will sound SO annoying but I am trying to stay away from “must haves” because of overconsumption. But I think some really cool things I have seen are a DIY Apple Watch band kit from Anthropologie, faux fur coats from Target and Amazon, and really good denim from Target. There is also a sequin t-shirt calling my name from Anthro as well. I will say I did see another creator feature these barrel leg sweatpants from GAP and like those too. I am really into barrel and horseshoe pant silhouettes! OH! Also My hubby is a big golfer and these Adidas Samba golf shoes look really dope! None of these are really valentine focus but I think when giving to your loved ones, it should be things they will use and not as valentines theme focused.
