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