"It feels good to be your best," says Robin Bobbé, a multi-talented professional who has seamlessly transitioned across various roles in the fashion and beauty industry. From her humble beginnings as a painfully shy girl on Long Island to becoming a successful print producer and model, Bobbé shares her inspiring journey of reinvention. Discover how she navigated barriers in her career, the importance of embracing change, and the power of community support for women over 40. She offers practical tips for those looking to make a similar leap, emphasizing the value of experience and the necessity of reaching out for guidance. Tune in to learn how to break free from self-imposed limitations and redefine your path with confidence.   

About Robin

In 2001, Robin Bobbé began her casting company for print advertising working with among others, a plus size model (a term in those days for anyone over a size 2) named, Maye Musk. In 2017 Robin reinvented her site, ModernagerCasting to focus on real women of diversity over 40, where she and her husband, photographer, Leland Bobbé provide Getty Images with portraits of today’s modern mature women. She recently added coaching to provide women with the tools they need to become commercial models.

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Time Stamps:

03:01 - Meet Robin Bobbé

07:02 - Her first fashion job

10:04 - "I found my dream job at 50 as a print producer for advertising"

11:05 - What modeling was like for older women in the '90s

21:25 - Giving the visibility to older woman that they deserve

25:50 - Creating opportunities for representation

26:47 - Why it's still very hard to find older women in stock photos

31:38 - Bobbé's advice for aspiring middle-age models or actors

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