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NotBasicBlonde Podcast

Kathy Jacobs Makes History As "Oldest Rookie" in Sports Illustrated History at 57

NotBasicBlonde Podcast

Olya Novozhylova

Entrepreneurship, Business News, Business, News

5.065 Ratings

🗓️ 4 August 2021

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, my guest Kathy Jacobs is making a history in Sports Illustrated at age 57, she is sharing her secret of success.

Talking Points:

  • Please tell our listeners about yourself/ your modeling career
  • How does it feel to be featured in this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue?
  • We haven’t seen your new photos yet, but take us back to the shoot. What was that experience like for you?
  • How did you physically prepare for the shoot?
  • What does it mean for you to be part of SI Swimsuit at 57 years young?
  • You already dominated the runway at Miami Swim Fashion Week, how did you do it?
  • Do you believe that anyone at any age or any height can succeed in modeling?
  • You modeled in the ‘80s for Ford. How has the industry changed over the years?
  • What is your secret? How do you stay in a perfect shape?
  • Do you ever get moments when you feel down? What helps to stay confident and motivated

Guest

Kathy Jacobs @ageisbeauty

made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut as part of the 2020 model search. Kathy was a petite model in the '80s with Ford Models and came to the open casting call for SI Swimsuit at the age of 56. In the past year, she did a Thirdlove campaign with her daughter Abigail, a Miley Cyrus video, a Beauty Blender job and Soji beauty work. Kathy is an outspoken advocate for beauty at every age.

And 57-year-old Sports Illustrated bikini model Kathy Jacobs is the silver-haired mother of the movement.

“Old is the new hot,” a smiling Jacobs told The Post.

The 5-foot-2 married mom of one is featured in SI’s 2021 Swimsuit edition, and is the oldest woman to ever be spotlighted in the issue’s 57-year history. (Sports Illustrated’s first Swim volume hit shelves in 1964 — the same year Jacobs was born).

“I’m closer to 60 than I am to 50 at this point,” said the small town Texas girl-turned-Calabasas, California resident. “So to be in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine representing ladies my age is just the best feeling in the world.”

Host

Olyasha Novozhylova - NotBasicBlonde @notbasicblonde_

NotBasicBlonde Podcast - @nbbpodcast

Olyasha Novozhylova is the founder and creator of Not Basic Blonde, a fashion, and lifestyle blog dedicated to inspiring young women to create an extraordinary style.

Graduated from Georgia State University with a BBA in Managerial Sciences, Olyasha successfully built a career in IT/Project Management, before she became a full time blogger.

A model, blogger, entrepreneur, author, and celebrity podcast host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast.

As the founder and host of NotBasicBlonde Podcast, where no topic is off limits, Olyasha provides millennials an ultimate guide on entrepreneurship, dating, marketing, self-development, astrology, spirituality, fashion, coaching, beauty, health & wellness.

Author of the children’s book

Cutie the Unicorn – It’s ok to be different, Olyasha teaches our younger generation how to express their individuality.

The Russian model led an impressive 15-year career in fashion and runway in Atlanta and overseas, as well as enjoying several acting roles.

Now a leading influencer, Olyasha shares her beauty, wellness, and fashion tips with an audience of over half a million.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

She's a fashion blogger, model, and entrepreneur.

0:03.4

She's amazing!

0:04.7

The latest tips on fashion, beauty, wellness, travel, and her lifestyle.

0:09.9

And now, here's the Founder and Creator of Not Basic Blonde, Olasha.

0:19.8

Hi, Loves. Welcome back to another episode of Not Basic Blonde podcast.

0:23.6

Today's episode is very special because my guest made a history.

0:27.8

Kathy Jacobs made a history as oldest rookie in sports illustrated history at 57.

0:34.5

If you are a thought that you have to be a certain age or certain height,

0:39.1

or you have to look a certain way to be a model, well, Kathy broke all the records.

0:45.2

And this episode is covering the latest news from the red carpet of Miami swim fashion week.

0:51.5

And my guest is sharing her secrets of how she became successful and how she dominated

0:57.0

runway this year at Miami swim fashion week.

1:01.6

So in this episode, Kathy and I are discussing her success story and how she made it at age 57.

1:09.2

How she became the sports illustrated model and how did she physically prepare for the shoot?

1:16.4

What does it mean to be a part of sports illustrated swimsuit at 57 years?

1:22.4

And Kathy's secret, how she stays in the perfect shape, how to become a model at any age,

1:28.0

with any height, and so much more. But before we dive in, don't forget to subscribe,

1:33.2

rate and review Not Basic Blonde podcast on Apple Podcasts.

1:37.3

Hi, Kathy. I'm so excited to have you on my podcast.

1:41.5

Well, thank you so much for having me. I'm excited to be here.

1:45.2

Thank you. And of course, you're a celebrity and you made Miami swim fashion week

1:54.0

like amazing. So we would love to learn more about you and your career. How did you start modeling

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