At a Glance
- Anthony Sanders posted a TikTok song to support his wife Nicolette Van Dielen during her Chicago job search.
- The clip has 1.4 million views and 6,000+ comments.
- Van Dielen now has multiple interviews, some directly from the video.
- Why it matters: A simple act of public support can unlock real career momentum.
A spur-of-the-moment ballad has turned a daunting job hunt into a week filled with interviews for attorney Nicolette Van Dielen. Her husband, Anthony Sanders, captured their journey in a 60-second TikTok that has galvanized both legal professionals and couples worldwide.
From Arizona to Chicago
Van Dielen, 43, built her résumé across two states before the couple’s move. She served as a staff attorney for Pima County in Tucson, Arizona, then handled appeals for the city of San Antonio, Texas, where the pair lived for six years.
When Sanders’s work brought them to Chicago, Van Dielen prepared to transplant her legal career to the nation’s third-largest metro area. Despite strong references and broad experience, she quickly felt the city’s competitive market.
A Late-Night Idea
One night, overwhelmed by the uncertainty, Van Dielen worried aloud that her years of work might not coalesce in the new city. Sanders, 33, wanted to help beyond the usual résumé edits and networking emails. He turned to Instagram Stories first, asking followers for contacts in Chicago law.
Friend and fellow musician Madison Vine proposed a different route: write a song.
The Song Comes Together
Sanders, a pianist in a touring band, already had his synthesizer set up for album tracking. He started with a favorite bass patch, let the rhythm develop with his left hand, and the structure fell into place within minutes.
He filmed himself performing the upbeat track, overlaying text that highlighted Van Dielen’s credentials and asked Chicago legal employers to take notice. He posted the final clip to TikTok without previewing it with his wife.
Immediate Reaction
The gamble paid off. The video cleared 1.4 million views and drew more than 6,000 comments in days. Sanders initially struggled to understand why this particular clip resonated so widely.
Reading the comments clarified the appeal. Viewers praised the couple’s supportive dynamic, with many noting they wished for similar encouragement in their own relationships. The clip straddled two TikTok communities: LawTok and relationship TikTok.
Tangible Results
The attention translated into real opportunity. Sanders says the past week has been packed with:
- Interview requests
- Direct emails from hiring managers
- LinkedIn connections with Chicago-area attorneys
- Referrals from viewers who know of open positions
Van Dielen stepped into several interviews, some generated by the video and others secured through traditional applications. Each conversation has boosted her confidence in the local market.
Reflection on Support
For Sanders, the experience prompted reflection on how partners speak about each other publicly. The wave of comments revealed that many people long to feel championed by the person closest to them.
“People want to feel seen by the person they love,” he told News Of Losangeles. “They want to be spoken about positively in rooms they’re not in. I hope this encourages people to love loudly.”
Looking Ahead
Van Dielen continues to navigate interviews while Sanders finishes his band’s upcoming album. Both credit the viral moment with reframing the job search from a solitary challenge into a communal effort.
The couple plans to stay in Chicago, confident now that the right role is within reach. In the meantime, the video remains online, collecting new comments and connections daily.
Key Takeaways
- A 60-second song generated 1.4 million views and multiple job interviews.
- Public support can unlock professional networks faster than cold applications.
- The clip’s success highlights a widespread desire for visible relationship encouragement.
