Today we’d like to introduce you to Jess Tolon.
Hi Jess, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Born to a beautiful single mother in Reno, Nevada. I attended over nine high schools in the United States.
In Canada, if you are a Native American, within the regulations of your tribe, you are able to attend College free of charge, so I moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, by myself at the age of 18 years old.
I ended up switching paths and focusing on my acting career; I became an executive assistant to Mr. Steven Seagal. I made my first feature film with Charlize Theron and made my way to Los Angeles.
I now own part of a Digital Marketing Agency located in Beverly Hills, and as of October 2021, I am a licensed Realtor with two transactions under my belt.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Being raised by a single mother will always be a rough start. She had to work two jobs to support us. We lived in a one-bedroom apartment in Reno, Nevada until I was about thirteen years old. Going to college was never a discussion. And I thank her every day for our “struggles”.
Working hard, being kind, and maintaining our health were our survival. Struggles are inevitable; your attitude and resilience are built.
I won’t choose a smooth road; if I’m not challenged, I’m not growing.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I own and operate a Digital Marketing Company. We focus on SEO marketing and organically increase inbound lead generation for small companies. I don’t have a big family, so I treat my clients as family. Period.
I am known for my hospitality, competitiveness, and empathy.
I’m athletic; I play tennis, golf, track, basketball, and swimming. I do not give up. I probably work harder than I need to and refuse to change that.
The biggest accomplishment is the challenge of succeeding in a new country with no friends, family, or guidance.
Having the mentality of a warrior rather than a victim will forever make you feel accomplished.
Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
I started very shy, but having to attend over 12 schools, you learn to overcome your shyness.
I was always very tall and skinny, as my parents were. Kids would make vomiting noises when I would walk down the hall because they thought there was no way she was that tall and skinny without an eating disorder.
BUT, I was athletic, competitive, and empathetic. No matter my upbringing, I was always a kind, genuine child.
A natural leader. At any school I left, the feedback was the same; the friend circle I built would never be the same and that will sit in my heart forever.
A true lover of animals, people, and progression. In that order 😛
Contact Info:
- Website: https://jessicatolon.exprealty.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess.tolon/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jess.tolon
Image Credits
Mama Bear – Connie Andrew
