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/jadehsuu


CHAPTERS


0:00 – Introduction


0:57 – Meet Jade Hsu


2:53 – Jade on being 40% introvert and 60% extrovert


4:48 – How Andy discovered Jade through Instagram


6:39 – Why Jade believes London isn’t dangerous


7:55 – The story of Jade’s lost-and-found ring at Din Tai Fung


9:10 – Jade’s modeling journey across the world


14:03 – The risk of agency debt in modeling


16:09 – Andy’s fish tank story


18:01 – The high cost of food in London


20:23 – Jade’s Chinese Bazi element reveal


24:13 – Andy thinks Jade’s a fire sign


26:14 – Caffeine habits, tea love & avoiding vaping


28:27 – Jade’s love for techno clubs and the London underground


29:58 – ADHD and navigating social spaces


31:29 – Family, modeling, and personality differences


34:51 – Her parents' professions and how her dad taught her
science


39:26 – Why Jade loves thrifting


40:19 – Irregular sleep schedules and screen time struggles


43:05 – What’s on Jade’s Instagram Explore page


44:23 – Fashion industry’s shift toward unique looks


46:10 – Hair growth struggles and styling choices


47:48 – Being picky about anime


49:56 – Music-making during illness recovery


50:42 – Her classical piano background


52:15 – Navigating social confidence and perceptions


56:04 – Taking initiative in friendships


58:29 – Favorite social activities: museums, nature, culture


59:52 – Why IG stories sometimes feel toxic


1:00:55 – No more waking up depressed


1:02:09 – ADHD diagnosis improving self-esteem


1:03:27 – Jade’s Kanye West story


1:07:43 – Thoughts on diversity and evolving fashion sense


1:13:06 – Podcast idea: Question segment


1:13:56 – Q1: Is religion good or bad?


1:14:39 – Q2: Emotional vs logical people


1:16:18 – Q3: Who works harder?


1:17:45 – Q4: Save mom or dad?


1:19:39 – Q5: Dating dilemmas


1:21:26 – Q6: 2024’s biggest lessons


1:22:06 – Q7: Two-letter baby names?


1:24:12 – Jade reveals her full and Chinese names


1:31:01 – Fashion, body changes, and personal style


1:33:08 – Viral 6.5M TikTok views and content strategies


1:40:54 – Skincare routines and makeup habits


1:42:55 – Friend circles in the fashion world


1:48:08 – Friendship dynamics: can guys and girls stay friends?


1:55:25 – Tattoos and their meaning


1:58:42 – Jade talks about immigration in London


2:02:58 – Overcoming insecurities and rejection


2:07:06 – Beauty standards, favorite models, and fashion icons


2:13:00 – Family trips and life reflections


2:17:41 – Nighttime routines and 6-month goals


2:22:47 – Visa stress and trusting the process


2:29:53 – Past lives, reincarnation, simulation theories


2:31:48 – Outro