Second Life Tennille Jenkins: Content Creator and Co-Founder of The Tennille Life
Apr 14, 2025
Tennille Jenkins, a former interior designer and corporate flight attendant turned content creator, shares her inspiring journey. She discusses her transition to becoming a full-time influencer with The Tennille Life, where she explores aging, beauty, and confidence. Tennille highlights the importance of creativity and authenticity in building an engaged community. She also reflects on the challenges of balancing motherhood and career ambitions and the valuable lessons learned from early career mistakes. Her story is a testament to embracing change and personal growth.
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Unexpected Career Shift
- Tennille initially wanted to be a doctor but got pregnant her senior year of high school.
- She shifted to interior design, inspired by a junior high class, balancing motherhood, night school, and family support.
Serendipitous Internship
- Tennille's design internship started serendipitously when a professor's assistant noticed her drawing skills.
- The firm created a junior role for her, blending practical work with her ongoing studies.
Design Workload
- Tennille's design work included civic projects, hospital renovations, and presentations.
- Her workload was demanding, involving sourcing, model-making, and vendor meetings.
