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:

• Jennine’s accidental entry into the blogosphere (and her first fashion-related internet query!)
• Founding IFB and the early economics of fashion blogging
• Why she stepped away from Instagram—and what brought her back
• Rebuilding visibility through short-form video and sustainable styling
• The personal transformation power of style
• What women in midlife really need when it comes to fashion and self-expression
• Why she launched Closet Philosophy, her new podcast for stylish, pro-aging women

✨ 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

🎧 Podcast: Closet Philosophy

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. From the days of LiveJournal and Tumblr to the dawn of Instagram, each episode revisits the platforms, posts, and pivotal moments that shaped digital culture — long before the algorithm. New episodes drop weekly. Show notes and exclusive content on Substack.

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