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New York Post
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Model trashes boyfriend who dumped her — for refusing to fly in coach with him: ‘He wanted me to shrink myself to fit his reality'
She ended up flying solo. A Brazilian model says she was dumped by her boyfriend because she left him in coach while she opted to fly business class on their first vacation together. 'I didn't think it would become an issue,' Ju Isen, 39, told Jam Press of getting put on the no-guy list. Advertisement The bombshell, who regularly shares scintillating body shots for her over 2.5 million Instagram followers, had been seeing the mystery man for about three months when they decided to plan their first trip together to celebrate phase one of the relationship. 6 'He definitely brought up the business class seat as the breaking point,' said Isen. Jam Press/@juisen/CO Press Office Fittingly, they settled on Paris — the city of love. Advertisement But when it came time to book the flights, Isen's new beau felt that 'business class was too expensive,' she explained. This didn't fly with Isen, who said she prioritizes 'comfort while traveling.' 'I allow myself that luxury when I can – I've always traveled that way,' declared the influencer, who refused to make an exception for her other half. Isen ended up paying for business class out of her own pocket, while her beau chose to stick with economy. 6 Isen flying business class. Jam Press/@juisen/CO Press Office Advertisement 'Each of us chose what fit our budget and beliefs,' said Isen. 'I didn't want to pay for his ticket because I believe everyone should choose how they want to travel. She didn't think their sky-high separation was an issue, until after booking, when her boyfriend 'began acting distant' and told her she should sacrifice comfort to sit with him. 'He started to change and made passive-aggressive comments, saying it wasn't fair that I was in another class and claimed it showed a lack of unity,' recounted Isen. 6 Isen ended up 'flying solo' to Paris. Jam Press/@juisen/CO Press Office Advertisement However, she blamed her beau for being selfish, claiming that 'deep down, he didn't want to share anything.' 'He wanted me to shrink myself to fit his reality,' Isen argued. 'He tried to make me feel guilty for choosing something better for myself. It felt like he couldn't handle the fact that I wasn't depending on him.' 6 'His pride was so wounded that he ended things,' Isen declared. Jam Press/@juisen/CO Press Office Things boiled over in the days leading up to the trip until her beau decided to break things off, citing the business class debacle as the 'breaking point.' 'He broke up with me over the phone, saying the whole flight situation showed we were on different levels and that it wouldn't work,' she said. 'We haven't spoken since.' 6 Isen by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. Jam Press/@juisen/CO Press Office Isen, who was flying from her hometown of Sao Paulo, refused to let their split spoil the vacation and decided to jet to the City Of Light by herself. In retrospect, the social media star believes that flying solo was 'for the best.' Advertisement 'I traveled alone and enjoyed it my own way,' declared Isen. '[What happened] was a wake-up call for me – I realized [that] I don't want to be with someone who tries to make me smaller.' 6 'I prefer investing in travel comfort, especially on long-haul flights,' said Isen. Jam Press/@juisen/CO Press Office Isen explained that it wasn't an issue of dating outside her 'class', claiming that her former flame is actually richer than her. 'What's ironic is that he actually has more money than I do, but still got upset with my choice,' she said. 'He didn't refuse business class because he couldn't afford it – he just thought it was an unnecessary expense.' Advertisement Isen has vowed to never slum it in the sky. 'I prefer investing in travel comfort, especially on long-haul flights,' she said. 'And if I can afford it and it makes the trip more comfortable, why not?' The model concluded, 'I work hard and I'm not going to apologize for enjoying the benefits of that.' Advertisement In fact, her former paramour isn't the first person Isen's ditched to ride at the front of the plane. Isen went viral in May after revealing that she shells out $13,000 to travel first-class so she can avoid getting ogled by the 'creeps' in coach.
Miami Herald
24-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
DEI isn't dead: See the companies standing behind inclusion
DEI isn't dead: See the companies standing behind inclusion At a time when companies are abandoning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, WinMark Concepts President Andrew Isen said DEI was never meant to be a political statement-it's a smart move for business and company culture. "It fosters an environment and a camaraderie of teamwork that will lead to a company's positive bottom line, period," Isen said. "It's the complete opposite of what is being sold to America through a system of lies and distortions." Though this distortion is what led to many companies leaving DEI in the dust, many businesses aren't caving to political pressure and are standing behind their inclusive initiatives, News Is Out says. DEI was once the standard. Now it's a polarizing statement. The prominent fight against DEI can be traced to as recently as June 2023, when the Supreme Court ended race-based affirmative action in higher education. But DEI is more than just affirmative action, and many prominent conservative figures took notice. One year after the Supreme Court's decision, music video producer Robby Starbuck uploaded a video bashing Tractor Supply, a company that sells farm equipment, for its DEI policies. In the video, Starbuck said the company offered equal health care for trans employees and sponsored Pride events. He called on customers to boycott the company until they changed these practices. It did. Tractor Supply announced it would pull out of its DEI initiatives shortly after the video was published. Starbuck took credit for the takedown, and called on other companies-like Lowe's, Harley-Davidson and John Deere-to follow suit. As President Donald Trump took office earlier this year, the DEI debate burst into the mainstream political scene. He banned transgender people from serving in the military, and slashed multiple federal programs that supported marginalized communities. Isen said many companies caved to this political pressure and were afraid of being caught in the crossfire of "culture wars." Just because some companies are backing out doesn't mean DEI is dead. Numerous prominent businesses have stood up in the face of political and consumer pressure and sustained, if not expanded, their inclusive initiatives. Apple has kept up its inclusion and diversity page, continued an initiative that creates pathways to engineering for students at historically Black colleges and most recently announced its Pride collection for this year. Costco has stood firmly behind its DEI initiatives, such as inclusive hiring practices and fair wages. Almost all of the company's shareholders voted against an anti-DEI proposal that would have made Costco review its inclusive practices and the company is thriving. Here are some of the other major companies that remain committed to DEI: Ben and Jerry'sCoca-ColaLevi Strauss & InternationalNFLPinterestSephoraUltae.l.f. BeautyPatagoniaProcter and GambleSouthwest AirlinesDelta AirlinesT.J. MaxxMicrosoftKroger The list goes on, but the corporate commitment to DEI isn't quite as dead as some may want you to believe. Isen said DEI is both a smart workplace and economic decision. "When you become an inclusive company, and you promote fairness and inclusivity and equity within an organization or company, you're fostering an environment where people work closer together," Isen said. "You're creating a professional camaraderie that produces quantifiable business results." In a 2023 study, consulting firm McKinsey and Company found that companies with greater representation on executive teams were 39% more likely to financially outperform companies with less ethnic and gender representation. Isen said companies that stray from DEI initiatives, like PepsiCo, Walmart and McDonalds, will face "horrific" consequences. He pointed to Target, which saw a decline in foot traffic during the first quarter of this year after it abandoned its commitment to DEI policies. Target CEO Brian Cornell said the decline could have been attributed to the combination of consumer fears of Trump's tariffs and boycotts following the company's DEI abandonment. The fate of DEI isn't predictable. Isen said the economic state of the country "unfortunately creates a powerless consumer." This is because many people can't afford to boycott brands that abandon DEI, because shopping at certain stores is the only affordable or accessible way to provide essentials for their family. "Traditionally, the only way to really show their unhappiness was not to patronize the brand or the company or anything associated with it," Isen said. "But many people can't do that." Though Isen said there are other ways consumers can advocate for DEI-such as contacting their representatives or company management-it's ultimately up to the companies themselves to understand the value inclusion provides to their culture and profitability. This story was produced by News Is Out and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. © Stacker Media, LLC.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I'm so hot I fork out $13k for first class flights because creeps in coach won't stop gawking at me
They need to coach cash-strapped flyers to stop staring. A Brazilian model and influencer claims she shells out over $13,000 for first flights because she's ogled by alleged creeps in coach. 'In economy, harassment comes as a bonus,' Ju Isen told Jam Press while explaining the rationale behind her expensive decision. 'I'd rather pay more and protect myself.' The bombshell makes a living from her gorgeous appearance, regularly sharing scintillating body shots for her 2.5 million followers on Instagram. Unfortunately, Isen's so-called sweltering countenance has earned her unwanted attention offline, such as when she's traveling. In fact, Isen feels her attractiveness has reached a point where she can no longer afford to slum it in steerage due to the hordes of leerers. In accordance, the content creator said she'd 'rather pay a lot and travel in peace [in first class],' where she can avoid 'being hit on by strangers during flights.' This sky segregation might seem discriminatory, but the influencer insists she's speaking from prior experiences in cattle class. 'I've had men try to chat me up while I was half-asleep, ask if I was single or offer to buy me a drink mid-air,' lamented Insen. 'And after repeated experiences like these, I have now opted for private cabins where I can travel without interruptions.' She added: 'First class is the only space where no one tries to invade my personal bubble with small talk or creepy stares.' The Instagrammer said the exorbitant price tag is worth not getting peeped on by the mile-high hoi polloi. 'People love to criticize the price I pay but never question why I feel the need to pay it,' declared Isen. 'That kind of freedom is worth every penny.' Flying up front isn't the only way that the Brazilian keeps potential cat callers at bay. Isen has also copped to sporting a fake engagement ring at events and airports to ward off unwanted advances from male suitors. 'I was tired of the constant approaches – it was nonstop, even when I clearly wasn't interested,' said Isen. 'So I put on a simple ring on my left hand, and it was like hitting a mute button.' She added: 'It has worked for years. It is just visible enough to keep people from coming up to me.'
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I'm so attractive I have to wear a fake wedding ring in public — just to keep men from flirting with me
She put a ring on it. A sizzling hot model claims to have so many issues with men trying to engage with her — that she's taken to wearing a fake wedding band. Influencer Ju Isen insisted that the easiest way to avoid unwanted attention has been to slide the bogus bling on her finger — before leaving her home. The Brazilian beauty, who boasts 2.6 million Instagram followers, alleged that male suitors would approach her everywhere she went — the gym, supermarket, pharmacy and even her local swimming pool. 'I was tired of the constant approaches – it was nonstop, even when I clearly wasn't interested,' Isen, who is currently single, told NeedToKnow. 'So I put on a simple ring on my left hand, and it was like hitting a mute button,' the 39 year old declared. The faux-token of affection acts as a sign to these men that she is not available. 'Even if it's not real, it is a deterrent to being approached,' she explained. 'It has worked for years. It is just visible enough to keep people from coming up to me.' She added that as soon as she started wearing a ring on her finger, guys started looking at her differently, and now they 'think twice before saying anything.' 'It has influenced how I'm treated in places like the gym or bars,' she professed. Isen recalled one time she was at the pharmacy when a guy started making small talk with her — but his demeanor shifted when he saw the ring. 'He asked if I was married, I just smiled, and he said, 'Got it, sorry,' and walked away,' she shared. 'It was respectful, and I got to keep my peace.' The model and influencer said that she started wearing the ring on her finger when she was just 23 years old, and now it's become part of her routine. 'It's not about tricking anyone — it's about setting boundaries. It's a quiet way of saying, 'I'm not available for this kind of interaction,'' Isen explained. 'And the most interesting part? It still works.' While she still wears the ring to this day, she did take a break from it a couple years ago — though she noticed that attention from male prospects wasn't as strong as it had been before the break, something she believes has to do with the rise of dating apps. 'Men today no longer have the initiative they once had. It's like they're unmotivated,' she observed. 'Even the bad pickup lines that used to annoy me have become rare.' Isen asserted that 'technology killed flirting.' 'Nowadays, everyone just waits for a match on a dating app. No one makes eye contact, no one approaches naturally anymore. And that makes relationships feel more empty and mechanical,' she expressed. Regardless, she continues to wear the ring to avoid flirtatious men — and she doesn't miss the attention. 'At least not that kind of attention,' she clarified. 'I prefer peace, if a man is really interested, he'll have to go beyond the obvious. And if I'm interested too, I'll just explain I'm not actually married.' 'The ring has become more than just an accessory, it's a filter.'
New York Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
I'm so hot I fork out $13k for first class flights because creeps in coach won't stop gawking at me
They need to coach cash-strapped flyers to stop staring. A Brazilian model and influencer claims she shells out over $13,000 for first flights because she's ogled by alleged creeps in coach. 'In economy, harassment comes as a bonus,' Ju Isen told Jam Press while explaining the rationale behind her expensive decision. 'I'd rather pay more and protect myself.' Advertisement The bombshell makes a living from her gorgeous appearance, regularly sharing scintillating body shots for her 2.5 million followers on Instagram. 5 'I've had men try to chat me up while I was half-asleep, ask if I was single or offer to buy me a drink mid-air,' Isen lamented. Jam Press/CO Press Office/@juisen 5 'First class is the only space where no one tries to invade my personal bubble with small talk or creepy stares,' Isen claimed. Jam Press/CO Press Office/@juisen Advertisement Unfortunately, Isen's so-called sweltering countenance has earned her unwanted attention offline, such as when she's traveling. In fact, Isen feels her attractiveness has reached a point where she can no longer afford to slum it in steerage due to the hordes of leerers. In accordance, the content creator said she'd 'rather pay a lot and travel in peace [in first class],' where she can avoid 'being hit on by strangers during flights.' 5 Isen claims that flying up front offers her a safe space against sky suitors. Jam Press/CO Press Office/@juisen Advertisement 5 Isen boasts over 2.5 million followers on Instagram. Jam Press/CO Press Office/@juisen 5 Isen flies first out of a sense of self-preservation. Jam Press/CO Press Office/@juisen This sky segregation might seem discriminatory, but the influencer insists she's speaking from prior experiences in cattle class. Advertisement 'I've had men try to chat me up while I was half-asleep, ask if I was single or offer to buy me a drink mid-air,' lamented Insen. 'And after repeated experiences like these, I have now opted for private cabins where I can travel without interruptions.' She added: 'First class is the only space where no one tries to invade my personal bubble with small talk or creepy stares.' The Instagrammer said the exorbitant price tag is worth not getting peeped on by the mile-high hoi polloi. 'People love to criticize the price I pay but never question why I feel the need to pay it,' declared Isen. 'That kind of freedom is worth every penny.' Flying up front isn't the only way that the Brazilian keeps potential cat callers at bay. Isen has also copped to sporting a fake engagement ring at events and airports to ward off unwanted advances from male suitors. 'I was tired of the constant approaches – it was nonstop, even when I clearly wasn't interested,' said Isen. 'So I put on a simple ring on my left hand, and it was like hitting a mute button.' She added: 'It has worked for years. It is just visible enough to keep people from coming up to me.'
