In this episode, Kate Bell reflects on a 40-year modelling career that defies conventional timelines. Modelling is one of the toughest industries in the world and at 57, Kate is still fully employed.
She speaks openly about ageism, rejection, women’s self-perception, and the practices that sustained her – from yoga and writing to self-discipline and creative expression.
Rather than positioning reinvention as a single turning point, Kate describes a career built on constant adaptation and responsibility for how she responds to life and work.
➡️You’ll Hear :
How rejection shaped Kate’s professional detachment and resilience
Why mature women are still underrepresented in fashion
The role of creativity as a lifelong stabiliser
What staying relevant actually requires
Kate said:
“Modelling is a job where you’re constantly and consistently wrong and rejected.”
“I’m healthier, happier, and more alive at 57 than I’ve ever been.”
“For real equality to happen, women must work together. Together we rise.”
Chapters:
00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Connection
02:55 The Glamorous Yet Tough World of Modelling
05:56 Facing Industry Realities: Bullying and Racism
09:06 Reinvention and Self-Kindness
11:55 The Power of Intuition and Personal Growth
15:07 Creativity as an Anchor in Life
21:08 Resilience in the Face of Rejection
26:25 The Nature of Rejection in Modelling
35:05 Women’s Self-Perception and Aging
45:07 Empowerment and Support Among Women
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