ジーニー・チェンマイのインスタグラム(thejeanniemai) - 7月29日 12時58分

At 25 I moved to LA, didn't have an agent & I found a casting call on the internet in search of a spokesperson for a national branded campaign promoting healthy eating. I read the script and thought I was perfect. I got dolled up in my usual snazzy self and headed out. the entire room was long legged, blond-haired, blue-eyed gorgeous models. After a few min the woman checking names in called me up to the front. "Thanks for coming in today. Unfortunately, our client is looking for a specific look and type when it comes to the image of this spokesperson. Rather than let you waste your time here waiting, I thought best to let you know so you can be on your way." I looked around the (tiny) room and saw every blue eye shift and look away from me in embarrassment. My face got really hot. "Well I don't mind waiting if I can just get a chance to audition. I'm confident I've got what it takes." The woman said, "Oh I'm sure you do. But our client is looking for a certain type and I'm pretty sure they haven't called for any Asians." Now I was pissed. I saw the door open and a tall blond walk out. I grabbed my headshot off the desk and ran through the doors. The woman chased after me but I had already entered the audition room and faced the 3 serious looking executives. "Hi I'm Jeannie Mai and I'm here to audition for the part because I know I can bring you something different. You guys ready?" I didn't wait for an answer and jumped in front of the camera set in the middle of the room. One of the exec guys stood up and pressed the record button, and I gave it my all. After I was done, I gave it to them two more times, in different, fun versions. I didn't wait for a reaction. I put my headshot gently on their table, thanked them each for their time, and walked out.
I walked out that day realizing courage cannot exist without fear. Had I not felt afraid from the rejection and humiliation, I wouldn't have revealed my true fighting self. I got a call that evening that I landed the part that became a 2 year contract that lead to a house payment for my parents & an agent for myself. So remember ladies, you've already got wings. Now just fly. #RealCourageIs @therealdaytime

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