Author: Jessica Havican
Camille Kostek, former Patriots cheerleader, is set to speak at The University of Massachusetts Campus Center on April 8th, 2019 at 7:30pm. The Spring Speaker, which is brought to campus annually by The University Programming Council, offers an accessible event for all students to hear empowering stories. And I can promise you ladies that Camille will not disappoint!
Kostek rose to fame after being selected as the first ever winner of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model search in March of 2018. After her move to Los Angeles, Kostek was initially denied by modeling agencies, who told her she was not tall or thin enough, which inspired her decision to enter the magazine contest. Since then she has been featured in the following edition of the magazine which she recently shot in South Australia.
Most notably, Camille has used her social platform and fame to promote body positivity in the industry. With over five hundred thousand followers on her Instagram, Camille has been able to use her success as a model and cheerleader to inspire her young followers. In her instagram bio she states her notable accomplishments in the industry, but also credits herself as and Advocate for Self Acceptance. Believe it or not, even Kostek, a model, has fallen victim to the trolls of the internet. Recently, while on vacation, Kostek shared a bikini photo and received some nasty feedback. A week later she decided to speak out against her own bullies in an emotional yet powerful video.
Since the incident she has not backed down from empowering others to love themselves. Camille has always been known for taking the high road against Instagram haters and inspiring her followers to stay positive in the wake of bullying incidents. Kostek spoke out in a comment to People Magazine saying “We know what we look like. We know what makes us happy about our bodies and what upsets us. And we do not need to value the opinions of others, at all. Especially from people that we don’t even know, or that we don’t care about.”
Kostek has also gained recognition for her #nevernotdancing campaign where she inspires followers to get out for their comfort zones and let go. Her hashtag has become a positive way for her followers to celebrate their body positivity and shake off the haters. Having Kostek as a guest here at the University will be an event that can’t be missed. Attendees will most definitely have a night of fun, dancing and empowerment in store. Members of WIB will be meeting at the top of the escalators in the Campus Center at 7:25 and the event will take the place of our regular general body Monday meetings! Join us!