Ep.36 Role Model & Social Media Influencer - In Conversation with Jessenia Gallegos

Maureen in conversion with Jessenia Gallegos discussing her transformation as she battled eating disorder and domestic violence challenges in her life. A true Inspiration!  Jessenia Gallegos, formally known as, "Jessenia Vice" is one of the top influencers in NYC. She started her career after wining the "Kim Kardashian Look Alike Contest," on the Tyra Banks Show hosted by Kim & Tyra in 2010. Jessenia gained Millions of followers becoming an overnight sensation! Soon after, she landed the covers of mags such as Maxim Espanol, Open Your Eyes & became the face of Nelly's Apple Bottom Clothing, Dr. Jays & Ciroc. Acting came naturally for Jessenia as well as TV hosting, working on indie films as well as being a host for shows on Telemundo, MTV3 & Univision. In 2013, she became a victim of Domestic Violence. Her abuser left her for dead and deleted all of her social media platforms. Jessenia took time off recovering and in 2016 returned to rebuild and start over. She now uses her platform to share her story as a survivor & educates men and women about the issues of DV. She continues to land major modeling opportunities as well acting & tv hosting jobs, while traveling the world. In, 2018 she made her debut in an off broadway play as the lead role! She also released her first song, "Power Numbers," which has been recognized by her peers such as DJ Snake, Khalid and other heavy hitters. She will be releasing its music video this year and is working on her EP. Jessenia is a true role model and has become an extraordinary influencer in the social media community. She understands the importance of reaching a new audience, while being true to her existing audience. Her content gets reposted on major media outlets such as TMZ & World-star! She gets millions of views collectively on her pages and is followed by her celebrity friends: CardiB, Nicki Jam, as well as major networks like HBO Latino. Her over-all goal is to help others as she continues to to rebuild her resume as an overall entertainer.  Jessenia’s Social channels ( Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @iamjessenia  --------  Please join the "Don't Trust The Mirror MOVEMENT at http://www.donttrustthemirror.com  Maureen’s life mission is to help women be all that they can be – by improving self esteem, and helping them find their voice and find freedom from shame, guilt and negativity. “I change women’s lives by empowering them to trust THEMSELVES not the mirror.” This podcast represents the opinions of Maureen Kritzer-Lange and her guests to the show and website. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. Privacy is of utmost importance to us. All people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast have been changed to protect patient confidentiality. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a psychoanalyst-patient relationship. If you find any errors in any of the content of this podcast , please send a message through the “contact” page on www.donttrustthemirror.com This podcast is owned by "Don't Trust the Mirror.”    Produced by: David Alan Kogut - Star Equity Group www.starequitygr