NBC

 

HOMETOWN
PHOENIX, AZ

AGE
26

OCCUPATION
PUBLICIST

Jenn, 26, grew up in Huntington, New York and graduated from high school when she was just 16 years old. She studied sociology and communication at Arizona State University, earning a bachelor degree in interdisciplinary studies, with her last semester spent studying abroad at the University of Cambridge in England. Eager to see the world, she backpacked through Europe before returning home to earn her M.B.A. in marketing at the University of Phoenix. Now a top publicist for a public relations firm in Phoenix, Jenn develops and manages full-service media plans for major corporations. She is also a features reporter for a popular local morning show in Arizona, having worked previously as both a reporter and television host. In addition, Jenn is the co-founder/editor in chief of Contact Magazine, a popular lifestyle publication. In her free time, she enjoys running, singing, acting and traveling. She thinks she should be the next Apprentice because she's "very different than anyone else Mr. Trump has ever interviewed to be his next Apprentice."

"Success" can mean different things to different people; what does it mean to you and how will you know when you've achieved it?
Success means doing everything on your own terms. You know you are successful when you are the only one pulling the strings.

Describe the toughest business situation you've had to deal with and what you did to solve the problem.
The toughest business situation for me was when I decided to leave the so-called "rat race." I woke up one day and realized it's stupid to make other people millions of dollars instead of building wealth for myself. Why would I continue to make other people rich instead of building a business for me and my family? I solved the problem by vowing to generate my own wealth and follow in the footsteps of innovators like Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki, and even Jenna Jameson... but without the skittles.

What lessons have you learned from past Apprentice winners or candidates?
Play to win, but if you don't get over it! There are always opportunities to do something interesting with your life. Use this opportunity wisely.

Why should you be Donald Trump's next Apprentice?
Because I'm awesome!

What's your favorite thing about Los Angeles?
Doing everything in flip-flops and a bikini.

What's your least favorite thing about Los Angeles? And you're not allowed to say "traffic."
Bad attitudes from wannabe hipsters. Girls who are skinnier than I am but still have big boobs. What's up with that?

What will surprise viewers about this sixth season of The Apprentice?
This cast has so much personality. I think this is the most dynamic and wild cast ever. We are all completely insane.




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What's your marital/parental status?
Unmarried, no children.

If you could be the star of any movie ever made, which movie would it be and why?
Jenn Hoffman: The Movie. Just kidding! I would much rather play an outrageous character in a Scorsese, Aronofsky or Solondz movie. My favorite character ever is Sharon Stone's Ginger in "Casino." I'm just waiting for The Apprentice: The Broadway Musical. My dancing shoes are ready!

What are your three favorite albums of all time?
"Okay Computer" by Radiohead
"Blue" by Joni Mitchell
"Tidal" by Fiona Apple
"Live Through This" by Hole
"The Chronic 2001" by Dr. Dre

What are your three favorite books of all time?
My favorite thing in the world was to read. Now I'm always on the Internet instead. I read blogs all day.

What hobbies do you enjoy, outside of trying to impress Donald Trump?
Traveling, trashing hotel rooms, drinks by the pool, running, acting, reading trashy magazines, movies, going to the beach, shopping and most of all laughing and hanging out with friends.

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"We are all completely insane."

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"Success" can mean different things to different people; what does it mean to you and how will you know when you've achieved it?
Success means doing everything on your own terms. You know you are successful when you are the only one pulling the strings.