From Corporate Layoffs to Creative Freedom - How Trinette Faint Built Her Multi-Hyphenate Career

In this week’s episode of The Game On Girlfriend® Podcast, I sit down with the extraordinary Trinette, a creative powerhouse who has lived multiple lifetimes—in modeling, tech, film, and beyond. After losing her corporate job, she took a gap year to build the creative career she actually wanted. What You'll Learn From modeling in France to starring in indie films Inventing your own rules when the path ahead isn’t clear How to survive a layoff and create the career you actually want Trinette’s rollout of her curated networking experience—and why in-person connections still matter (maybe more than ever!) That time she decided she wanted to sing at a Boston bar (yes, really) Why trusting your intuition—even when it’s messy—is everything Whether you’re mid-pivot, dreaming big, or wondering if it’s too late to reinvent yourself—this episode will light a fire in your belly.    Related Episodes You Might Love Ep 109: Help! I'm Trapped In a Job I Hate! https://sarahwalton.com/trapped-job-i-hate/ Ep 21: 3 Things Every Successful Woman Must Have https://sarahwalton.com/3-things-for-success/ Ep 131: How Do You Grow a Business When Your Schedule Is Crazy? https://sarahwalton.com/grow/   Connect with Trinette Faint https://trinettefaint.com/  https://www.chezfaint.com/  https://www.instagram.com/trinette.faint/  https://www.instagram.com/chez_faint/    About Trinette Faint From launching her modeling career in France at 19 to working behind the scenes with Hollywood heavyweights like Matt Damon and Will Smith’s production company, Trinette has navigated the worlds of fashion, film, tech, and writing with remarkable agility and vision.   As a former Google employee, she blended creativity and strategy, all while nurturing her passion for storytelling. A published novelist and award-winning rising screenwriter, she has had two TV pilots place as semi-finalists in the 2025 ScreenCraft TV Pilot competition. Simultaneously, she continues to model and act, embodying resilience and representation in every space she occupies.   Ready to build a business that feels authentic and profitable? Here's how we can work together: Free gift from Sarah Book a free 15-minute call to explore working together: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/60d4f7f6/appointment/52999780/calendar/909961?appointmentTypelds%5B%5D=52999800 Work with Sarah Apply for The Abundance Academy group coaching program https://sarahwalton.com/abundance-academy/ Connect with Sarah Website: https://sarahwalton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton/ You can check out our podcast interviews on YouTube! http://bit.ly/YouTubeSWalton Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here and would be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Then, we'll get to inspire even more people! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)   About Sarah Walton Sarah Walton is a business coach specializing in helping women entrepreneurs overcome internal barriers to success. With a background in trauma-informed coaching and nervous system regulation, she takes a holistic approach that addresses both mindset and tactical business skills. Featured on The Today Show and speaking at women's conferences worldwide, Sarah has helped hundreds of women build profitable, sustainable businesses aligned with their values while healing the deeper blocks that keep them playing small. She's the creator of The Money Mindset Course, The Abundance Academy, and Effortless Sales, and the host of the 5-star-rated Game On Girlfriend® Podcast, becoming the go-to source for women who want to build businesses that honor both their ambition and their nervous system's need for safety.