In this episode of Origins of Influence, Dina Fierro sits down with Jennine Jacob—fashion blogging pioneer, personal stylist, and founder of the Iconic Style Studio.
Jennine takes us on a journey from her early days launching The Coveted, one of the first fashion blogs, to founding Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB)—a groundbreaking community that empowered creators long before the term “influencer” entered the mainstream. With raw honesty and refreshing humor, Jennine shares what it was like to build a digital empire, why she left it all behind, and how a single decision at a thrift store rekindled her creativity and visibility.
Today, Jennine helps women—especially those in midlife—reclaim their style, confidence, and voice through personal styling and her vibrant online community. We talk about social media sabbaticals, the power of dressing for yourself, and building a values-aligned business in a consumption-driven culture.
What we cover:
✨ Whether you're a longtime fashion nerd or a woman seeking to feel seen, this episode is a must-listen.
Follow Jennine:
📸 Instagram: @jennine.jacob
🎵 TikTok: @jenninejacob
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Recommended by Jennine: @ElysiaBerman, @TheSilverLining_1970
About Origins of Influence
Hosted by longtime fashion and beauty marketer Dina Fierro, Origins of Influence is a limited series exploring the past, present and future of the creator economy through intimate conversations with pioneering influencers, creators and founders. Find show notes and exclusive content on Substack. Subscribe on YouTube and follow Origins of Influence on Instagram and TikTok for clips, full-length episodes, BTS and more.
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