Jade Hsu Professional Model, Shares How Modeling Boosted Her Confidence - #TFS229

Jade Hsu is an Australian fashion model raised in Sydney and now based in London. Represented by top agencies globally, she’s walked for brands like Burberry and built an international presence across Milan, Paris, New York, and London. Beyond the runway, Jade balances her dynamic modeling career with her personal passions — from music and thrifting to techno clubs and tea rituals.Connect with Jade:https://www.instagram.com/jadehsuuCHAPTERS0:00 – Introduction0:57 – Meet Jade Hsu2:53 – Jade on being 40% introvert and 60% extrovert4:48 – How Andy discovered Jade through Instagram6:39 – Why Jade believes London isn’t dangerous7:55 – The story of Jade’s lost-and-found ring at Din Tai Fung9:10 – Jade’s modeling journey across the world14:03 – The risk of agency debt in modeling16:09 – Andy’s fish tank story18:01 – The high cost of food in London20:23 – Jade’s Chinese Bazi element reveal24:13 – Andy thinks Jade’s a fire sign26:14 – Caffeine habits, tea love & avoiding vaping28:27 – Jade’s love for techno clubs and the London underground29:58 – ADHD and navigating social spaces31:29 – Family, modeling, and personality differences34:51 – Her parents' professions and how her dad taught her science39:26 – Why Jade loves thrifting40:19 – Irregular sleep schedules and screen time struggles43:05 – What’s on Jade’s Instagram Explore page44:23 – Fashion industry’s shift toward unique looks46:10 – Hair growth struggles and styling choices47:48 – Being picky about anime49:56 – Music-making during illness recovery50:42 – Her classical piano background52:15 – Navigating social confidence and perceptions56:04 – Taking initiative in friendships58:29 – Favorite social activities: museums, nature, culture59:52 – Why IG stories sometimes feel toxic1:00:55 – No more waking up depressed1:02:09 – ADHD diagnosis improving self-esteem1:03:27 – Jade’s Kanye West story1:07:43 – Thoughts on diversity and evolving fashion sense1:13:06 – Podcast idea: Question segment1:13:56 – Q1: Is religion good or bad?1:14:39 – Q2: Emotional vs logical people1:16:18 – Q3: Who works harder?1:17:45 – Q4: Save mom or dad?1:19:39 – Q5: Dating dilemmas1:21:26 – Q6: 2024’s biggest lessons1:22:06 – Q7: Two-letter baby names?1:24:12 – Jade reveals her full and Chinese names1:31:01 – Fashion, body changes, and personal style1:33:08 – Viral 6.5M TikTok views and content strategies1:40:54 – Skincare routines and makeup habits1:42:55 – Friend circles in the fashion world1:48:08 – Friendship dynamics: can guys and girls stay friends?1:55:25 – Tattoos and their meaning1:58:42 – Jade talks about immigration in London2:02:58 – Overcoming insecurities and rejection2:07:06 – Beauty standards, favorite models, and fashion icons2:13:00 – Family trips and life reflections2:17:41 – Nighttime routines and 6-month goals2:22:47 – Visa stress and trusting the process2:29:53 – Past lives, reincarnation, simulation theories2:31:48 – Outro