Wendy Jacobs: The Rockstar Mom Who Balances a Team of Five and a Football Legend
Meet Wendy Jacobs, the former model turned super‑mom and wife of football legend Fandi Ahmad. She’s not just a mother – she’s a full‑time coach, entrepreneur, and occasional street‑style fashion icon. With five kids ranging from 11 to 20, Wendy’s got a playbook on parenting that reads like a motivational movie script.
1⃣ Kick‑start the family mission early
- Age 22 and already a mom! Wendy says she never regretted starting there – “Bring the baby in first, even if your career is waiting on the sidelines.”
- She’d booked a run‑way photo shoot with baby irfan back in 1997 to shout out to everyone: “You can keep the job, keep the style, and keep the love.”
- “Just get the baby in the crib and then juggle the two worlds – it’s all about pressure‑free support.”
2⃣ Don’t ditch the grind for the kids (just make it a bit lighter)
- “Giving up freedom is like staying in a loveless marriage for your little ones.”
- Take a hiatus if necessary – “Two years, not a decade.” Keep your skills alive with freelance gigs or part‑time magic.
- Her early days: baby Irfan in every fashion shoot, supermarket trip, and also owning a children’s clothing boutique.
3⃣ Set the discipline board (no second‑hand toys)
Wendy’s champ of discipline: no unnecessary spoiling. She kept the toys in check, often gifting items from friends and family.
- Routine is her mantra – meals at 5 pm and lights out at 8:30 pm.
- Even grown‑ups still follow the same schedule because “habit is a rule keeper!”
4⃣ Turn on the independent mode early
Kids that learn to play solo are easier to manage. Wendy’s rule? “Put the kids out the door on their own shoes or a stroller if they’re in trudging mode.”
- Freedom to fall – because falling builds confidence and the bruise are just parent‑vintage collectibles.
- “Let them roam. Let them waltz, then let them learn who they are.”
5⃣ Give space for dreams – not a prison fight
Her eldest sons, Irfan & Ikhsan, were football stars, studying at Chile’s Universidad Católica in 2013. Ilhan heads to Queen Ethelburga’s College in York, UK, chasing soccer glory. Iman took a gap year, modeling and stylifying hair at a salon.
- “They were never my property; just the ones who boomed in their own dreams.”
- “Break, not forever, and school will always wait.”
6⃣ Handle helpers like royalty, not sidekicks
- “Don’t overload the maid. Give her the freedom to steer the home.”
- Wendy still cleans her own room; when the maid’s on a cooking spree, she owns the kids.
- Trust the maid: “She can keep the kitchen wide open; no command walls.”
7⃣ Pay attention to the emergency coach (yourself!)
In 2008, an illness knocked Wendy into the wheelchair for a year. She suffered seizures and a life‑threatening cardiac arrest.
- “Every bad day is a rant. Some may restrain, and alas, I never ignore my own circadian needs.”
- Her family’s endless support has turned her health hiccups into gratitude for the squad.
8⃣ Make quality syllron more precious than quantity
With five members strutting busy schedules, unity is rare – but the moments shared, be it a dinner or a holiday, become fan‑favorite highlights.
- “It’s more about precision timing rather than keeping score.”
- “We cherish even the two‑hour dinners; we know the synergy.”
Wendy Jacobs is not just a mom – she’s the entire coaching staff, life manager, style curator, and love‑coach rolled into one. Watch her keep her five‑star worth trophy always shining bright – and remember that she might be juggling the world, but she still keeps her little stars at the center of everything.
