Kayla Jade, a 25-year-old New Zealand native residing on Australia’s Gold Coast, has amassed a personal fortune exceeding £2 million through her successful modeling career. But her journey to financial independence has been accompanied by a persistent and frustrating reality: the pervasive objectification she faces from men who consistently prioritize her physical appearance over her words.
This successful entrepreneur, who also holds a personal trainer qualification, has openly condemned the “shallow” men who, she says, treat her like nothing more than a display object. “It’s like I’m a blow-up doll or a piece of meat,” Kayla shared. “I could be saying a building’s on fire or their wife has been run over – they are blatantly not listening to a word I say.”
Her frustration is palpable. She emphasizes that choosing to feel attractive and sexy, expressing this through her clothing choices, should not grant others permission to disrespect her intellect or her voice. “I shouldn’t be judged for having large breasts,” she insists. “I’m an intelligent and successful entrepreneur. They wouldn’t judge a man in that way.”
This isn’t a recent phenomenon; Kayla explains that the problem has followed her since school, continuing into her career as a personal trainer. “Even when I was at school, I had boys staring at my body,” she recalls. “That continued when I left and started working as a personal trainer. I am used to it, and at points I’ve accepted it, but then I think that this isn’t OK and a man wouldn’t be treated like this.”
However, Kayla is not simply a victim; she is actively using her platform to enact positive change. She creates makeup tutorials on TikTok, amassing tens of millions of views this year alone, using this widespread visibility to discuss women’s rights and welfare. “I am a feminist in a way because I talk a lot about women’s rights and their welfare,” she explains. “And I don’t think that I or other women should be judged for what they do as long as it isn’t hurting anyone else. I think everyone should have the right to do what they want with their body. It shouldn’t be a problem the way I chose to make my own money.”
Her message is clear: women should be free to pursue their aspirations without fear of judgment or shame. She hopes her journey inspires other women to follow their dreams without compromise. This financial success – reflected in her impressive property portfolio, including a £1.7m seafront home and a rental property worth over £300,000 – serves as a powerful counterpoint to the objectification she faces, proving that she is anything but a “dumb blonde.” Kayla Jade’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, empowerment, and the importance of challenging societal expectations surrounding women’s bodies and their voices.
