About
Jendeleon.com started in July 2009 from the passion I have always had for writing, and the desire to share my thoughts to the world. One of my strongest qualities is my work ethic and drive to achieve the many goals I have planned for my life – little did I know, my website would help get where I wanted to be.
I released my first video blog a week after I started my site, which explained how I had no idea where this would all take me, but I knew it would be worth it. I explained my desire to meet Oprah and how I didn’t know how I’d do it, but I’d find a way, and closed it off with sharing my love for The Chicago Bulls and wanting to work for them one day as well.
With time, hard work, and of course, faith, I achieved those goals within a year of each other.
In 2010, I was featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show for The No Phone Zone Campaign as “Super Texter Jen.” Watch the driving simulation and interview here [last 15 minutes of episode]. In my defense, I really am a good driver!
After the taping, I told Oprah I wanted to be the next her. She responded with, “Jen, the next me will be you – keep doing what you’re doing because someone needs to be that voice.”
I will never forget that moment, and will continue to work hard until I achieve everything I have ever wanted to in life.
Following the show, I planned my first event/fundraiser for Haiti – which featured 16 Chicagoland Performers, and was hosted by B-96’s Julian Nieh. The event had over 700 people in attendance, raising thousands of dollars that was donated to the Unicef: Haiti Earthquake Relief. [Click here for pictures].
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One of my sponsors for the event was Gowhere Hip Hop, the number one hip hop blog in Chicago, who is now the company I am a correspondent for.
My interviews include Keri Hilson, Diggy Simmons, Musiq Soulchild, Dwyane Wade, Derrick Rose, and many more.
Thankfully, more doors opened in 2010, with an internship with NBC Chicago [click here for articles], and as the first intern for the Chicago Bulls – BullsTV department for the big 2010-2011 season.
In the short time frame of two years that I turned a hobby of writing into a platform of my work, I also graduated from Columbia College Chicago at 20-years-old.
Although I am only 21, I know the goals and expectations I have for myself are not impossible, and God willingly, it will happen very soon.
Thank you all for the support, whether that is from supporting me from day one, last week, or deciding to at this very moment.
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Hey just networking. Its good to know ppl in certain industries. Well im in the business industry. I have my own company and im a marketing major. i plan on attending Kellogg for their MBA program at Northwestern after i get out of undergrads. I heard you said you want to get in contact with Oprah. if you havent then hit me up, my girlfriend actually knows her agent. Her dad is Oprahs agents best friend. I know you might not like me for dumb reasons but you should learn to give ppl chances and not listen to what others say.
Dear Jen,
I am 17 years old and live in Omaha, NE and just wanted to let you know that I love everything you stand for and are trying to do! I too have big big dreams and feel more ambitious than many of my friends, which makes me feel discouraged at times and sometimes foolish. Whenever I need some extra inspiration I always look at your blog and instantly feel inspired again. It really helps to hear about other people that have such big dreams and persue to reach them so bravely. PLEASE never stop your blog and writings, I dont know what I would do without them. You dont need to email me back, I just felt the need to tell you how much I appreciate you. Good luck with your dreams too, Im rooting for you! :)
mady
You have just inspire me! Keep up the good work. Thanks.
Wow Jen, I thought I was resourceful and clever. I truly hope your eclectic accumulation of knowledge and your passion to share it with the world becomes as big as Oprah. You and your blog are a diamond in this rough world of garbage blogs. THanks for being awesome with your content and your personality.