Endless Desire
Meet this month’s cover star Laci Kay Somers / @lacikaysomers
Production BurgerRockMedia / @burgerrockmedia
Photographer Diego Farelo / @diegofarelo
We’re happy to have you featured in Playboy! Can you give us a bit of background on your career as a model and where it all started? It all started as a ring card girl for fight nights, and then I worked Playboy fight nights at the mansion. Funny story: I worked at the Playboy Mansion for eight years before they closed their doors to the Playboy parties. I was a painted lady/model at all of their parties year-round. It was a very fun and surreal experience that I miss all the time. I got to meet a bunch of amazing people, and it also helped with other aspects of my career. I was also on Playboy Radio several times when it was big. That’s where it all started, and then I was able to branch out on my own, create my own brand, and build it to what it is now.
Having a full schedule must make it difficult for you to get much alone time. Talk to us about the top three must-dos to ensure you fit in some well-deserved downtime. It’s very hard for me to relax with my ADHD and entrepreneurial mindset, but I am working on slowing down and being able to relax. I love self-care. I’m big on using my sauna as many times a week as I can. I could plunge daily, and I get sunlight daily with grounding. I think all of this helps your body and nervous system regulate and relax, so everything you do is in alignment.
What does it mean for you to be seen as a strong, intelligent, ambitious woman? There are millions of different versions of ourselves out there in the world because every person views and sees us differently. I like to be always very real and authentic with my audience. I hope it reaches the right people and that real recognizes real. I want people to see that I am not only strong, intelligent, and ambitious, but also real, happy, and someone who leads a healthy lifestyle, hoping to encourage others to do the same.
What are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about what you do? Some people think I am mean, but I am far from that. Others assume I’ve had a lot of help, but I’ve always done everything in-house myself, using my team that I’ve been loyal to for years. Another misconception is that I am unintelligent. In reality, I’m very intelligent I run multiple businesses, have a real estate empire, do music, retire my parents, go to nursing school, and so much more.
What does freedom of self-expression mean to you? It means everything to me, considering we live in a world full of judgment and everyone has a say on what everyone else does. It’s important to stand out and have a strong sense of self to be comfortable with yourself.
Who are some of the models or influencers that you admire and draw inspiration from in your career? I have always been someone who sets trends rather than follows the crowd. Because social media can be so fake and deceptive, I don’t really look up to people in the industry it’s hard to discern what is real and what is fake. I strive to be better every day and work hard so I can continue to be proud of myself.
We absolutely love your Instagram. Your content is very dynamic, inspirational, and downright sexy. Could you tell us what your personal experience as an influencer has been like? It’s been awesome and very rewarding yet challenging to navigate. Because of the way I look, there’s a lot of stigmas, so I’ve had to work extra hard and be very innovative to stay relevant for as long as I have. I’m constantly changing and adapting. It has been a huge blessing and something I am very proud of, but it has definitely had its hard side that people don’t see.
Do you have any hidden talents? If so, what are they? I love interior design. I own and run several Airbnb properties, and I enjoy designing and remodeling both the interiors and exteriors of the homes. It’s definitely a side of me that people don’t usually see.
What is your favorite body part on yourself? On him? On her? My favorite body part on myself would have to be my legs, followed by my eyes. On a man, my favorite body parts are his chest and hands I can’t really choose just one.
If you could eat just one food for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? Chickpea tacos (since I don’t eat meat). I’ve created my own whole vegan recipe with pesto and a bunch of veggies, and they are my absolute favorite because they are full of flavor.
Do you have any regrets in life? No, life is too short to have regrets. At the end of the day, nobody really cares that much. I believe that everything in life that doesn’t feel quite right could be a lesson or an experience to help us grow. We can’t control what happens to us, but we can control how we react to situations.
Thanks so much for your time, Where can our readers follow you on social to stay updated on what you’re up to? Instagram @lacikaysomers,Twitter itslacikayxo, Facebook. Laci Kay Somers and TikTok ImLaciKaySomers.
