The UNglamorous Life Podcast

Bodybuilding versus Body Balance with Rob MacIntyre Sep 30, 2019

Athletes are so hang-up about their physique nowadays. Everyone, not only professional athletes are hitting the gym to build their bodies. Protein diets, muscle building, hardcore training, and spending hours in the gym has become a trend. And with the extreme desire to look acceptable to the audience, even drugs like steroids have joined the hype. Today Laurin, Celeste, Ryan, and Grant will be joined by Rob MacIntyre, owner of Hard Nocks South Gym to let everyone know why hardcore training and unprescribed drugs could do more damage than good to your body and mental health. They’ll also tackle different stress hardcore training may bring you, not to mention the recovery periods your body will need when exposed to injuries. Tune in and learn from the experts on how you can achieve great balance between building your physique and looking great from the inside out.

“You need to have balance. Everyone has bad days so if your body is telling you something, have balance and rest.”

-Rob MacIntyre

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In This Episode:

How bodybuilding has become not just about having a good physique but also building and projecting an image
What sports stereotyping is all about
Why people are stressing over their physique and how bodybuilding helps but not for long
The physical and mental effects of hardcore training
How to deal with the bad days and how can you use bodybuilding as a way to escape reality
What motivates people to hit the gym and what do coaches do to motivate their professional athletes when they don’t feel like training
How balance between hardcore training and “just having fun” training is achieved
What are the risks you are exposing your body when you strain it with continuous training and steroids
What are the corrective ways of doing training to avoid injuries

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Bridezillas, Wedding Dresses & Fashion Design Sep 16, 2019

Weddings can be the most stressful time in a person’s life, whether they’re in the bridal party or dealing with the drama from the sidelines -- but no one knows wedding chaos quite like someone in the industry. In this episode, Celeste and Laurin are joined by Olivia Gray, who gets to deal with brides at the peak of wedding planning pressure. Olivia has BFA from SCAD and currently provides bridal alterations while developing her own line of gowns. She has a ton of advice for brides-to-be, and their family and friends, about choosing a dress, staying true to yourself, and putting together a killer wedding. You’ll also hear some hilarious stories about rude moms, double-sided tape, and going strapless. Don’t miss it!

“It’s just one day in your life… but it’s the beginning of the rest of your life, so that’s really what matters.”

-Olivia Gray

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In This Episode:

How social media has influenced the wedding industry
Why you need to pick your venue before anything else, and why you should try on “curveball” dresses
Don’t confuse yourself! Hear why you should limit your dress try-on count to 10
Strapless gown tips and horror stories
The best time to stop dieting if you’re trying to lose weight for your wedding, plus weight-related alteration nightmares
Why you have to set boundaries with your family
Ways to include your groom in the wedding planning
Half of what you’re worried about won’t matter on the big day; here’s where to focus your energy instead
The right way to balance your wedding and the honeymoon
Olivia’s tips for anyone hoping to go into design

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STOP Perpetual Dieting Sep 09, 2019

There’s a dark side to bodybuilding that no one seems to be talking about. Perpetual dieting, back-to-back competitions, and the constant drive to stay lean are all creating lifetime issues -- physically and mentally. Today Laurin and Celeste are taking a stand: it’s time to stop the madness. You’re going to hear exactly why your body needs a break, especially if you want to perform better and last longer in the sport. Laurin gets real about what happens to your body if you don’t take time off, and Celeste shares her experience with perpetual dieting when she was wrestling. Take it from these pros: no Instagram likes or six packs are worth this kind of trouble. Tune in to hear why.

“If you want to make progress, you have to take time off stage.”

-Laurin Conlin

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In This Episode:

How bodybuilding has changed in the past decade to be more popular, but less attainable for the average person
Why the bikini build is not sustainable
You have to take a break between competitions! Hear what happens to your body when you don’t
The mental effects of perpetual dieting and trying to stay lean
Why you might be experiencing body fat overshoot: Understanding hyperphagia
Do you need to stay lean to stay relevant? Here’s why you don’t need to stay in perpetual diet mode for judges, sponsors, or business
How coaches can step up and hold their clients accountable for treating their body well, while still helping them compete
It isn’t just bodybuilders who need to be aware of this: Hear Celeste’s dieting experience that taught her a really valuable lesson when she was wrestling
How to snag Celestial Bodiez at super discounted rates before the CB Collective drop in November

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Guys Vs Girls; Relationships, Business and MORE Sep 02, 2019

Would you rather hear Celeste and Laurin joined by strength training coach and fireman Ryan Conley or fitness and business coach Grant Dziak? Luckily, you don’t have to choose one, because in today’s show, both of them step up to the mic. Laurin and Celeste sit down with their significant others to talk relationships, business, fitness, and more. You’ll hear hilarious questions and surprising answers in their quick round of Would You Rather, and some philosophical reflections about whether you should focus on the greater good over your own desires. Buckle up, because there’s a lot to hear in this fun and insightful Guys vs. Girls episode.

“Everything seems like it’s always going to be this way because it’s as long as you’ve ever lived... As long as you keep going, there’s hope.”

-Grant Dziak

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In This Episode:

The boys dig into why consistency is important in a relationship and maintaining your independence is a non-negotiable
Tips for communicating more effectively with your significant other
Why trust is one of the most important aspects of a relationship, and what to do if you struggle with trusting people in your life
The biggest lessons learned from the worst jobs the guys have ever had
Celeste and Laurin share what it really means to be successful in business (hint: it’s not about the money)
Would You Rather lightning round: A million-dollar question, knives for fingers, and teeth in unfortunate places
Sports you need to try if you want to see a serious transformation in your life and advice from the guys about being consistent with fitness
Are accolades or longevity more important in sports?
Messages from Ryan and Grant to their 18-year-old selves
Why the greater good will always outweigh your own needs

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Evolving Your Brand, Celestial Bodiez Evolves Aug 27, 2019

If you’re a brand owner, entrepreneur, or leggings-lover, this one's for you. Celestial Bodiez, Celeste’s apparel company and the home of the OG booty scrunch leggings, is going through a huge transformation. CB Collective is launching on Black Friday with its first limited edition collection of athletic wear -- with the same booty scrunch, fit, and feel you know and love. In this episode, Celeste shares what inspired the change in her business and the choices she’s had to make along the way. You’ll hear her advice for branding, connecting with your audience, and developing a great product that makes people feel good. Plus, you’ll get a peek into the type of fashion you can expect from CB Collective and some updates on Team Loco Fit from Laurin.

“So much of what goes into making a product is thinking about how it’s supposed to make people feel.”

-Celeste Bonin

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In This Episode:

Introducing CB Collective, the new evolution of Celestial Bodiez
The history of Celestial Bodiez, their patented design, and why they’re still the OG booty scrunch leggings
Rebrand versus a fresh start: When you should change your look and when you should change your model
Quality over quantity: Why the number of people following your brand doesn’t actually matter
What to expect from the limited edition releases coming from CB Collective
How to create content that captures your brand’s voice and tells its story
The big issues Celeste faced five years when starting Celestial Bodiez, and what it taught her
Why it’s so important to make people feel good if you want them to feel connected to your brand
What’s new with Team Loco Fit

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Keto, Vegan, IF, and Paleo Diets Jul 29, 2019

When new fad diets are being promoted every week, it’s hard to cut through the B.S. and know which, if any, of these popular options you should try. In this episode, Laurin and Celeste dig into some of the popular diets and strategies people are adopting to lose weight and get healthier. You’ll hear about types of eating, like intermittent fasting and time-restricted feeding; diets like keto and paleo; and diets that are part of larger lifestyle changes, like veganism. You’ll also hear the effects some of these diets have had on Laurin and Celeste, including what happened when Celeste went vegan. Stop listening to what the Dr. Ozes of the world are selling and hear the reality of whether any of the options could be right for you.

“It’s cool to… be super committed to something, but it’s safer to know what you’re doing, educate yourself, and ease into something.”

-Celeste Bonin

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Timestamps:

1:59 - Understanding intermittent fasting: Is it really a diet? Is it safe?

10:54 - Why time-restricted feeding might be a better alternative to IF

14:21 - How to get into the right mindset for fasting and how it can help with physical and mental resets

17:37 - The science behind keto and its surprising use for Alzheimer’s and epilepsy

21:09 - Why keto requires experimentation and why you can’t rely on the first few days to make a call on whether it’s a good fit for you

29:44 - How Celeste went from bodybuilding with a meat-heavy diet to eating vegan and the results she saw when she made the change

40:26 - Why paleo is one of the healthier choices compared to other fad diets, even if the nit-picky rules can be annoying

48:28 - Why you can’t jump into a fad diet without doing your research

50:26 - News from Laurin and Celeste

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Stress Management; How to Deal Jul 22, 2019

One of the most important aspects of living a healthy and fulfilled life is the ability to manage your stress. But how do you make that a priority when life keeps coming at you? Today Celeste and Laurin bring you simple tips you can use to manage your stress and ditch the overwhelm. You’ll hear about identifying and avoiding triggers, why you need someone on your speed dial for rough patches, and how routines can be the game-changer you’re looking for. Whether it’s bad circumstances or your to-do list stressing you out, implementing these strategies are the first steps in releasing the pressure.

“If you can’t find something to be excited about every day, [you need to] reevaluate what you’re doing. No one is 100% stuck.”

-Celeste Bonin

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Timestamps:

0:17 - Understanding stress perception, why stress can be a good thing, and why a totally stress-free life is unattainable

14:15 - How to stop crumbling under pressure and what to do if you struggle in social situations

19:23 - Why you need to identify your triggers and find someone who can keep you out of the negative feedback loop

23:44 - How creating a plan and a list of nonnegotiables can help you avoid being overwhelmed by everything on your plate

29:25 - How to find something to look forward to every day so you can be excited to get out of bed

37:30 - Even when you’re in a bad situation, you have control over this one powerful thing

38:59 - Indiana Jones it: Things you can do to manage and avoid stress triggers

43:10 - What’s new with Laurin and Celeste

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The Everything Q&A Jul 16, 2019

What goes into living the Unglamorous Life? In this special Q&A episode, Celeste and Laurin answer your pressing questions, form their favorite supplements to their hair-care routines. They dig into practical advice like what to do if you want comprehensive blood work done, and life lessons like how to handle creeps on social media You also don’t want to miss their business and wrestling updates. Get a little nosy with this inside look at unglam faves, tips, and news.

“[When you deal with haters on social media] if it’s perverted or rude or uncalled for, just f***ing delete it and block them. There’s no reason they should affect your life any more than they already have for those five seconds.”

-Celeste Bonin

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Timestamps:

5:15 - The best routine and products for taking care of your hair

14:15 - Essential supplements to cover your health bases, what you need to do before you think about adding performance supplements to your routine, and Celeste and Laurin’s favorites

22:10 - Why you shouldn’t go to your PCP for blood work, and what to do instead

30:00 - Is Celeste going back to the WWE? Plus, tips for women who want to get started in wrestling

47:29 - Laurin’s favorite glute exercises and how to protect yourself from injury

56:48 - How to deal with creepy, rude, and inappropriate comments on social media without losing your mind

1:05:48 - What’s in their closet? Celeste and Laurin share their favorite clothing brands and stores

1:12:35 - How YouTube and Insta work together as the ideal pair of social media outlets

1:20:03 - Adopt, don’t shop! Tips for adopting your next furry friend

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Instagram vs. Reality Jun 10, 2019

In this episode, Laurin and Celeste address a handful of social media pet peeves. Whether it’s workout snippets, click-bait, or self-representation, we all have had negative experiences with social media. Hear what they have to say about the impact of these trends and how they personally combat the negative social media influence while still living their own unglamorous life.

“That fake life, that fake persona is way more dangerous than believing that a model doesn’t have cellulite.”

-Laurin Conlin

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1:29 - Laurin and Celeste weigh in on the current trend of Instagram vs. Reality posts on social media

10:17- Want to know the reasoning behind Laurin’s and Celeste’s posts on social media? They explain their thoughts behind posting pictures and how they represent themselves

15:44 - Addressing another current trend on social media: workout swipes

23:37 - Laurin and Celeste talk about skinny teas and their prevalence on social media

29:00 - Speaking on the topic of flaunting money on social media

36:40 - Celeste and Laurin ponder the influence of social media on up and coming generations

39:53 - Hear Laurin’s and Celeste’s opinion on treating their followers and personability

50:35 - Weighing in on clickbait and attention-grabbing vs. human connection in impacting your social media following

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The Breast Aug Pod (Your Guide to Breast Augmentation!) Part 2 Jun 03, 2019

In this episode, Laurin and Celeste discuss the signs and symptoms of Breast Implant Illness and what you should know if you are considering implants or removal of your implants. They also speak to the importance of knowledgeable practitioners, due-diligence, and knowing your own body. Listen in to hear their advice on how you can live your most glamorous life!

“The way that we think about things can be the most beneficial thing or the most harmful thing.”

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps:

1:21 - Breast Implant Illness: signs, symptoms, and what you may need in order to make an educated decision about implants.

8:29 - Laurin and Celeste discuss negative stress perception.

11:23 - Laurin and Celeste address the biggest contributor to Breast Implant Illness: silicone leakage.

13:30 - There are a large amount of considerations that should be addressed before breast implant surgery; Laurin and Celeste explain a number of them.

27:35 - Laurin discusses her experience with Breast Implant Illness.

33:54 - Celeste gives a warning against false information, and Laurin weighs in against people working outside of their scope.

35:38 - Are you considering getting bloodwork done? Laurin and Celeste weigh in.

39:29 - Celeste gives her experience with IUD complications.

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The Breast Aug Pod (Your Guide to Breast Augmentation!) May 27, 2019

In this episode, Laurin and Celeste break down what to expect from a breast augmentation procedure. They will help you consider your options and offer advice on the pre-surgery and recovery processes. Listen in and discover how you can enhance your glamor from the girls who live the Unglamorous Life

“That’s your body. There are no two breasts that are exactly alike.”

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps:

0:50 - Lauren and Celeste talk about trying on swimsuits.

7:26 - Are you considering breast implants? Hear what Laurin and Celeste have to say about life before their breast implant surgery.

10:12 - Lauren and Celeste discuss their reasoning for receiving breast augmentation.

16:07 - Your hosts speak to the strategies used by wrestlers, and others, to pad their bras to simulate breast implants.

22:00 - The ladies discuss how they determined their doctors and types of implants.

25:04 - What you can expect from surgery and advice for recovery; whether it’s dealing with pain or exercising after the surgery, Lauren and Celeste offer their input for you to have the fastest and easiest recovery.

51:40 - Looking forward to the next episode.

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Your Guide to the Perfect All-Day Makeup (Our Favorite Makeup Products!) Apr 29, 2019

Make any ordinary day beautiful with your makeup. Laurin and Celeste give you their favorite makeup products for everyday perfection. You don’t have to break the bank to get the look you want. Listen to this episode to discover the best products for eyeshadow, mascara, foundation, concealer, and more! You’ll even hear the secret to having full healthy hair without all the painful work. Laurin and Celeste may live the Unglamorous Life, but they’ll show you how to make your face glamorous every day.

“You can’t have good hair unless you eat quality food and quality supplementation.”

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps:

1:16 - When dry shampoo becomes the BEST beauty enhancer for your hair (But also why it’s not for everyone)

5:58 - The best shampoos and conditioners to keep your hair healthy in changing weather

10:34 - How to use your food, supplements, and fish oil to get vibrant skin, healthy hair, and strong natural nails

15:11 - Do you struggle with hair loss? Hear what hairstyle will ALWAYS result in loose strands and what products will keep your hair healthy and strong

23:34 - 4 steps to an everyday look that lasts all day. Plus, the BEST concealer your money can buy

27:30 - On a budget? Make your eyes pop with the perfect touch of these quality mascaras with low dollar signs

29:11 - How to wake up with magical eyelashes while avoiding the anxiety of strip lashes

34:49 - Why you don’t have to spend tons of money to get high-quality brands and products

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Setting Boundaries with Your Value, Commitments, and Attention Apr 22, 2019

How much is an hour of your time really worth? In the post-social media world of distraction, opportunity, and the sweet seduction of instant gratification, it can be hard to set boundaries. We can say yes to more but are less committed. In today’s episode, Laurin and Celeste share how you can know your worth, stop being a flake, and shut out the noise to do the important work. (Hint: It’s not scrolling through Instagram.)

“You have to know when to say no, when to say yes, and when to negotiate.”

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps:

1:47 - How to value yourself and learn to say no: Hear about the contract Celeste recently turned down and why

6:16 - Why you have to stop saying yes to everything, even if you’re a people-pleaser

12:35 - Do you follow through on your commitments? How not moderating your time affects your work and other areas of your life

22:04 - When you need to say yes to opportunities

23:53 - Has social media turned us into lazy communicators? What your communication skills say about you

30:14 - What is deep work? Why you need to cut the distractions and get yourself into a workflow to gain momentum

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Laurin and Ryan Set Up the Ultimate Home Gym Apr 15, 2019

Maintain diligence and motivation with your very own garage gym! If you want to save time by avoiding your commute to the gym each day, then you need a gym in your home or garage! Ryan Conley did exactly that. And today, you get an insider’s look into how he built it. Get all the info you need to find mind-blowing deals on quality equipment so that your gym is top-notch. Begin your journey with these must-haves for your home exercise equipment. It’s EASY and you can make it CHEAP. So join Celeste, Laurin, and Ryan to get started on your personal garage gym.

“Setting yourself up for success, making it simple, and making it easier to reach your goals is 90% of the battle.”

-Ryan Conley

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Timestamps:

3:15 - Tiny car workshop vs. epic garage gym. The $2000 piece of equipment Ryan picked up for $300 that started it all

10:09 - 3 genius strategies to building your perfect garage gym for under $3000

15:49 - When you can’t make it to the gym, you NEED these 3 things in your home to keep moving towards your goals

20:06 - MUST-HAVE FOR YOUR GYM BAG: The best resistance bands to add variety to your workout and complete your garage gym

29:28 - Improve your cardio just by walking around the house! The importance of tiny weights for your daily improvement

33:40 - Why mirrors actually hinder your lifting and posing unless your one of these 2 kinds of people

39:58 - What you need on the ground of your garage gym to make it safe and keep your knees healthy

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The Ultimate Skin Care & Beauty Products For Lasting Radiance Apr 08, 2019

What’s our favorite skin care and beauty product? Find out in today’s episode! (It can do almost anything!) Listen as for a full rundown of all the best beauty products out there to take care of your skin and make you look beautiful. Celeste and Laurin reveal why you’re missing coffee grounds, sugar, and coconut oil from your skin care. Discover incredible products that will help you maintain youthful skin as you age! You’ll even hear what products you should NEVER use unless you want stretch marks, as experienced by Laurin. So get your shopping cart ready, because you’ll need it after hearing today’s beauty list.

“Exfoliate your skin… it leaves your skin looking young, bright, fresh, and more firm.”

-Celeste

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Timestamps:

3:42 - All beauty products are not equal. What you should avoid when shopping for skin care and beauty products

7:43 - Don’t settle for Botox: How to properly take care of your skin as you get older

12:32 - The 3 magical uses of coconut oil and why you NEED to use it in your showers

16:49 - How to prevent aging and protect your skin so that you can have a beautiful and healthy face for years

23:45 - Lip plumpers, chapped lips, and the best way to use lip injections

28:52 - Laurin learned the hard way: Why Coffee Grounds can do wonders for your skin, but Baking Soda destroys

34:16 - 2 best ways to exfoliate your face and get radiant skin

40:58 - Why make-up wipes can change a guy’s entire universe in the wrestling world

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How To Build A Valuable Business Instead of a Scam Apr 01, 2019

You want your business to be bigger, better, and faster. You want the heavy cash, 1M followers, and fancy cars. But here’s the big question: Does your brand have integrity behind it? If not, you might be setting yourself up for failure. But don’t worry, Celeste and Laurin can help you reach that dream without giving people scams. Listen to this episode to hear some wild stories and life lessons from Celeste and Laurin’s experiences. You’ll learn the 2 key areas you need to build your integrity on so that your business is always top-notch.

“Doing the right thing is always the right thing.”

-Celeste

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Timestamps:

2:43 - Want the healthy alternative to alcohol? Let Celeste introduce you as she makes a big announcement

7:20 - Live or die: The one thing that will determine your business success

12:26 - Why you NEED social media to build your business, but why it could also tear you down

16:23 - How do you stay true to your brand? The key to delivering value to your followers and converting that following into customers

23:34 - Don’t let social media control you. Here’s how to use educational content to create loyal followers that will sustain your business

28:00 - The #1 area of your business that will support or destroy your business based on your integrity

34:20 - If you’re going to have success in your business, you need to know this one thing about your product or service

41:23 - Keep up with the competition, but don’t fall for these filthy strategies for quick success

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Habits for Excellence Mar 25, 2019

You don’t need to overhaul your lifestyle all at once to see dramatic transformations in your productivity, happiness, and health. Small changes can have a big impact. In this episode, Laurin and Celeste talk about the little things that can start an avalanche of change and help you feel accomplished every day. Listen to how they’re challenging themselves, and then let them know what you’re doing to build your habits for excellence.

“There’s nothing better than feeling accomplished at the end of the day”

-Celeste Bonin

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1:07 - Some habits can seem insignificant, but play a major role in our productivity and happiness: How Celeste and Laurin are challenging themselves every month

11:28 - Little things that can affect you in the long run and the habit Laurin is picking up this month

14:32 - Why you need someone to keep you accountable to establish habits for excellence

17:42 - The small change that has made a huge difference in Celeste’s productivity in 2019

22:32 - Are you messing with your mindset as soon as you wake up? The habit Laurin is dropping this month

29:25 - Is convenience enabling your laziness? The change Celeste is making this month

33:55 - Laurin and Celeste’s suggestions on where to start creating your own habits for excellence

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Understand Myself; A Memoir (Not Really) Feb 11, 2019

Laurin and Celeste show their nerdy side again in this episode. To unpack more of the UNglamorous Life, they look at the Big Five Personality Test given through Understand Myself. Hear how Laurin and Celeste react to their scores and discuss what they mean. Anxiety, OCD, creativity, compassion, love--these are all things that you might be able to understand more through this test. Discover your strengths and boost your weaknesses through Laurin's and Celeste's commentary. Get started by listening to this episode, then go take the test!

“The hardest thing for people who are introverted is that they don’t feel like they can communicate.”

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps:

1:33 - Want to know who you are? How personality tests, especially the Big Five, can help you understand your thoughts and know your power

7:12 - If you keep saying “yes”, you’ll hurt your loved ones: Why your tendency to be agreeable will actually lead to resentfulness

11:37 - You might be extremely agreeable if you love animals. What you need to be aware of if you tend to be extremely compassionate

14:50 - Anorexia may not be connected to perfectionism. How a desire for order may drive you to extreme reactions to chaos

22:17 - 1 simple way to understand the connection between being a strong woman and being an extrovert

28:58 - Do you get scared or worried easily? You might be high in this personality trait that causes intense fear

33:02 - Art museums can reveal a lot about a person: Why your creativity is a part of your desire to explore

40:24 - Your relationships, career, and communication are all super connected to your personality. Why you should use this test today and in 5 years

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Lessons Learned Feb 04, 2019

2018 had been a transformative year for Celeste and Laurin. In this episode, they talk about the lessons they learned this 2018. They also talk about their old and new relationships and how those relationships changed their lives and businesses.

Listen now and hear about their revelations on how 2018 shaped their lives and businesses!

“To be a good leader, you have to let people be who they are destined to be.”

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps:

02:30 - One fatal mistake that cost $1,000

08:30 - What does it feel like to be in the middle of the ocean for seven days without a cellphone signal?

11:30 - Celeste and Laurin share a great way to finish writing that ebook you have been procrastinating on writing

15:00 - The people in your life can shape your year. How did this affect Celeste and Laurin?

20:00 - Why trusting and having the right people in your team is so important

28:00 - Laurin talks about struggling with maintaining her standard

30:00 - How a new hire can change your business and turn it from just you to a team

40:16 - What is the name of the company?

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Interview with Jason Phillips Dec 17, 2018

On today's episode, Celeste and Laurin meet up with Jason Phillips, founder of iN3 Nutrition and the ALLiN Mastermind. As you may know, Laurin and Celeste have shared how they hate sleazy masterminds where people rob you of your money. They recently attended The ALLiN mastermind and were really impressed! They met up with Jason to see how and why he started the mastermind. He also shares his story from being a near death anorexic to the founder of IN³ Nutrition. Tune in to hear his story!

“The biggest mistake that I made in what drove my lack of success was that I never accepted myself, the fact that I mattered or that I was enough. ”

-Jason Phillips

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Timestamps

01:31 The negative and positive discussions on masterminds

06:15 His journey from an anorexic teenager

14:46 Starting his fitness coaching journey

23:10 Jason shares his experiences with failed masterminds

26:14 The advantages of group coaching and discussion about Crossfit Space and Paleo

32:21 Jason’s current success and hitting the million dollar mark in income

37:16 The highs and lows of business and how his passion for it overcame it all

46:50 The idea of investing and reinvesting in yourself and in your business

50:05 Jason’s biggest mistake in life and what drove his success in life

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Sleep! Tons of Things to Know About Your Sleep Dec 10, 2018

Sleep. We all love it but it’s so hard to get it. Join Celeste, Laurin, and returning guest Ryan Conley as they discuss the power of sleep. Listen in to hear how your phone and computer are destroying your sleep patterns and what you can do to fix it! Also, hear from Ryan on how your gut and your brain actually work together to HELP you sleep. Listen now to get the best sleep of your life tonight!

“The older I get... the more I value sleep and proper nutrition and training the right way and just being healthy even if it means I’m not that cool anymore.”

-Celeste Bonin

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Timestamps:

1:52 - Ryan’s “pedophile” glasses that you actually want to consider getting: What you need to look for to save your eyes from blue light

7:37 - How your phone, computer, and tablet mess up your sleep cycle and how even your genes affect your sleep

13:59 - Sleep apnea, snoring, and genes: Why your genetic report can help you understand your sleeping patterns and how you can fix your sleep

21:55 - Why you need to adjust your Vitamin D to enter into the best deep sleep that your body will ever experience

28:51 - Your body doesn’t just need sleep! How your body can heal itself while you’re sleeping and what you can do to help it

33:35 - Make the gut decision: Why your gut and your brain are connected when it comes to sleep and REM cycles

38:24 - Why you need to make your sleep a priority and why when you go to bed and when you wake up is so powerful for the rest of your day

44:00 - How even your hormones and cortisol are affected by your sleep

CLARIFICATION (31:08): The 4 bacteria phyla that are found in infant digestive systems by the time they are 3 months old are received via the mother’s birth canal, not just breastfeeding. Those 4 bacteria phyla are Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Proteobacteria.

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Q&A: We Answer the Most Asked Questions. Plus Things That Gives Us a Lady Boner. Dec 03, 2018

Celeste and Laurin get asked a lot of questions on their social media, email, and even snail mail. Today they sit down and answer a few of the most common questions they get on a daily basis. But before they get started in answering those questions, have you heard of the Blue Blocker glasses?

“You need to invest in yourself.”

- Celeste Bonin

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Timestamps

3:37 - What are blue lights and why are they bad for us

5:33 - Celeste’s YouTube series focusing on being vegan while doing sports training

7:00 - Podcast recommendations from Celeste and Laurin

14:21 - There are no “rules” if you want to start your own Podcast?

16:15 - Why Celeste went Vegan

23:50 - Why is having a coach so important?

30:50 - Will Celeste return to WWE?

44:41 - Laurin started taking Ashwagandha at the end of last year to help with her cortisol levels and her mental state

47:10 - Laurin started using CBD over a year ago to help with her anxiety, recovery, and less pain. Can CBD help you?

50:20 - Celeste gets real about her past and the straw that broke the camels back

Resources:

Celeste YouTube Series

Tri-Fecta Nutrition

First Phorm - Adrenal Restore

Recommended Podcasts:

Redefine Healthy Radio

The MFCEO Project - Thursday Thunder

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

TNT Podcast

FoundMyFitness with Rhonda Patrick Ph.D.

The Joe Rogan Experience

The ALLiN3 Podcast with Jason Phillips

Higher Health Media

Congratulations with Chris D’Elia

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Avoiding the Treachery of Holiday Weight Gain: A How-To Guide Nov 19, 2018

Celeste and Laurin share with us the challenges of not overeating during the holiday season. They give us some general rules, tips, and tricks on how to watch your weight during the busiest holidays of the year.

“Set your environment up for success.”

- Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps

2:30 - People bond over food

6:17 - Helping you navigate through the season

11:28 - Tips for before you go to the holiday party

16:15 - Important to remember, everything in moderation

17:48 - Know when to say no

23:02 - People’s biggest pitfalls

25:30 - Be pro-active for the day after

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Post-Competition Transition. "What Am I Even Doing???" Nov 12, 2018

Celeste and Laurin sit down and catch up after Laurin has spent 37 weeks prepping and doing competitions. Before sitting down for their chat, they decided to go for a walk and did a little grounding. During the show, Laurin talks about her plans for the future and what she wants to focus on and thinks that grounding before the show has helped put things into perspective.

“Competing is hard, but after the show is harder.”

Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps

2:05 - What is “grounding”?

10:30 - Redefining healthy

13:00 - Laurin is on the fence

20:50 - Laurin’s past eight weeks since prep

27:00 - Talking things out for the future

33:35 - Laurin’s after competition advice

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Expanding LoCo Fit with Laurin's New Protege, Gillian SanFilippo Nov 05, 2018

Laurin finally did it! She started to expand her business and hired a new LoCo Fit trainer. There are challenges and struggles that Laurin faced and she shared how she did it on today’s episode. Celeste and Laurin also talk with Gillian SanFilippo, the new trainer for LoCo Fit. Listen in to learn more about her and learn from Laurin’s experiences if you’re facing the same struggles in your business.

“I’m not doubting myself with my abilities and qualifications. I’m going into this more than excited to start the process.”

-Gillian SanFilippo

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Timestamps

2:39 Gillian’s background and how she became part of LoCo Fit

9:05 The good thing about coaching based from experience

10:35 Gillian’s transition to weight training and bodybuilding

13:53 Positive and negative side of information availability in the internet

19:14 The need to hire people and the steps Laurin did to make it happen

24:30 LoCo Fit team moving forward as one face and one brand

27:07 Gillian’s confidence in her abilities to be part of the team

28:03 Importance of the team’s effort to contribute to social media content creation

32:33 Laurin’s vision for the new LoCo Fit team

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All the Things! Catching Up with Laurin and Celeste Oct 29, 2018

Join Celeste and Laurin as the recap the last couple of months of their lives. From Olympia Weekend to exploring canyons, hear about what’s been going on with Laurin and Celeste. Laurin tells of her new house and Celeste talks about Celestial Bodiez’s first runway show. Listen in to hear about the exciting things that have happened in their lives!

“I can only compare the craziness of the backstage to the craziness of a WWE event.”

-Celeste Bonin

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Timestamps:

4:50 - Olympia, Jordan Peterson, and Vegas

12:02 - Meeting Chris Bell and learning about Kratom

18:30 - Witnessing this year’s emotional competition and hiking the Red Rock Canyon

23:23 - Laurin and Ryan’s new house and Celestial Bodiez’s first runway show

30:28 - Taking trips out to Texas to shop at Target and celebrate Celeste’s birthday

38:22 - Laurin’s experience and presentation at the 1st Phorm Legionnaire Conference

46:15 - Heading into November and 2019

49:22 - Eating good food from Icon Meals

Resources:

Olympia
A Leaf of Faith - Chris Bell
Netflix: A Leaf of Faith
Urban Ice Organics
Runway Houston
ACL Festival
1st Phorm
1st Phorm Transformation Challenge
JP Dinnell - Echelon Front
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
Icon Meals Code: LAURIN or CELESTE
Trifecta Code: CELESTE
Strange Times, Joe Rogan on Netflix

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Omar Marcos: Behind the Scenes of Growing Runway Houston Oct 22, 2018

Fresh from the success of Runway Houston, Founder Omar Marcos joined Celeste for a behind the scenes discussion about the recent event.

Tune in today as Omar shares his transition from being a luggage seller to fulfilling his dream of becoming a photographer.

People ask me how can I do that? I tell you how you do it, 7 years grinding.

- Omar Marcos

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Timestamps

3:42 How Omar and Celeste meet

6:46 The humble beginnings of Runway Houston

11:03 Networking advice Omar lived by

15:08 How did he come up with the name “Runway Houston”

19:41 Planning, Preparation, Behind the Scenes for the event

27:21 New line of Celestial Bodiez

40:00 Omar’s driving force to keep going

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Top 5 Best Highlights of the Unglamorous Life Podcast Sep 17, 2018

This is a mashup of the best lessons and moments from the Unglamourous Life Podcast.

When you are down and shits not going well, its gonna go back up and a lot of it is your attitude too.

- Celeste Bonin

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Timestamps

0:17 - The Power to Choose: Mindset

1:05 - Laurin is Back and Apparently Adulting

4:33 - Celeste and Laurin Answer Commonly Asked Questions

8:46 - Bonus Episode: Dirty Work Q&A

11:07 - Embracing Your Crazy with AJ Mendez

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Putting in WORK: Insight to Sport Specific Training Aug 20, 2018

Anytime Ryan Conley joins Celeste and Laurin it’s loads of laughs and learning. Join in today as Ryan shares details of his approach to strength and training, the power of adaptations and details of how he trains Celeste for the WWE.

I challenge everyone, if you don’t know something-find a way to learn and figure it out.

-Ryan Conley

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Timestamps

6:19 Ryan’s instructional videos for his clients

9:57 The importance of knowing your client’s goals

15:03 Block training and why it works

20:58 Training Celeste for WWE

30:47 Ryan explains how different adaptations affect the body

42:51 Training from a scientific perspective

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Together We Can Do So Much: Building your Team Aug 13, 2018

On this episode of the Unglamorous Life, Celeste and Laurin discuss team building. Celeste shares the ups and downs she faced when building her team for Celestial Bodiez, while Laurin shares Loco Fit’s current state and her concerns about hiring others. Tune in to hear what it's like being a #girlboss.

“You don’t get great employees overnight.”

-Celeste Bonin

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Timestamps

6:00 Lauren’s salty rant about people complaining about work

8:46 Overview of Celestial Bodiez from concept to current

12:30 Celestial Bodiez first employees

17:45 How Celeste rebuilt her team

26:59 Celestial Bodiez current team structure

36:07 Coaching your team members

38:50 A service-based business vs a product based business

43:00 What’s next for Loco Fit

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The Power to Choose: Mindset Aug 06, 2018

Life has cycles, and although it’s easy to sulk, Ryan Conley, powerlifter, strength/training coach and fireman, Laurin, and Celeste all share how they overcame low times in their life. For each of them, the driving force was the strength of their mind. They reveal why holding yourself accountable, discipline, and perception are critical to getting your mind in the place it needs to be in order to win.

Feeling sorry for yourself doesn’t help you or anybody around you.

Just take the next step!

-Ryan Conley

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Timestamps

8:34 Laurin tells about a difficult time in her life

16:12 The mindset and people you need to overcome

18:29 Celeste tells her story

24:09 Allowing the right people to influence your life

32:47 Ryan shares his story

36:52 Putting your situation into perspective

42:29 Different ways to train your mind right to execute your life

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Under The Influence: Social Influencers Jul 30, 2018

Sponsorships are an ultimate dream—right? Not, necessarily. Celeste and Laurin reveal what to expect when you land an endorsement, how to keep that endorsement, and most of all, how to maintain your integrity while promoting. Also, listen in to hear why linking yourself to a brand has less to do with what you can get from the deal and more to do with ensuring it aligns with your personal brand. Not only, where you are, but where you are heading. Don’t skip the download, you need this one to land and keep your social media influencer gigs.

“How the company represents itself over time will really be indicative of if you should stay or if you should leave.”

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps

1:58 Catching up with Laurin and Celeste

10:29 A glimpse into future episodes

16:05 Brands Laurin represents

22:12 Insight into self-tanning

26:20 Know when to end a relationship with a sponsor and when to begin one

33:27 Things to consider when deciding to represent a brand

38:18 How Celeste built a team of influencers for her brand

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Fake Entrepreneurship Jun 18, 2018

On this episode of the Unglamorous Life, Celeste and Laurin shed light on how unglamorous running a small business really is. Laurin voices her thoughts on those fake Instagram entrepreneurs who are making money off of vulnerable people. The ladies also share some valuable tips and resources on how to pursue your own business without getting roped into those get rich quick schemes.

“You have to know what you’re good at and what you’re not good at. And you have to be realistic with that.”

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps

1:00 Fake entrepreneurs in the fitness space

3:45 What fitness coaches should really be concerned with

5:37 People who are living their lives with an Instagram filter on

8:40 How Celeste’s mom got roped into a get rich quick scheme

13:05 Developing a strategy to go “all in”

15:55 Why you need a strategy for everyday

18:20 Celeste’s beliefs in zodiac signs

19:20 Understanding yourself and your habits

People Mentioned:

Gary Vaynerchuk

Resources:

So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport
Dirty Work by Celeste Bonin and Chris Kingman
www.UnderstandMyself.com

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The Interrogation Aka Super Invasive Questions About Laurin's Contest Prep Jun 11, 2018

Today Celeste interrogates Laurin and finds out the deep and dirty truth about prepping for figure competitions in the Unglamorous Life.

Holding back nothing, they talk openly about the difficulties in competing, including dieting, tracking body fat and how to stay committed when the show is still far away.

They also talk about the evolution of fitness competitions and how they’ve got more extreme and diverse over time.

For an insight into the real side of figure competitions and bodybuilding give this a listen.

“Anything that you’re going to be trying your best at will be extreme ”

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps

1:12 - How long have you been dieting and what was your prep plan?

3:45 - What is losing 20 pounds like?

4:51 - How beneficial are body comps?

16:20 - The importance of mental stability, goals and weighing in.

18:28 - The ‘Whoosh Effect’, losing fat cells and losing weight.

22:14 - What weight are you comfortable living at when you're not in prep?

26:35 - How you cope after the show ends and the possible dangers associated with competing

42:59 - Posing coaches and practicing poses

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Laurin is Back! And apparently Adulting Jun 04, 2018

This week on the Unglamorous Life, Celeste and Laurin reunite! Laurin gets us up to speed with what's been going on in her life, and how she is officially “adulting it” in 2018. Tune in to hear her all about her move, speaking engagements and her intense competition schedule.

“You can have all the ideas in the world but you obviously have to execute it and you can’t half ass it.”

-Laurin Conlin

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Timestamps

1:30 What's going on with Laurin

8:00 Laurin’s moving drama

15:00 Winging it at the 1st Phorm seminar

21:10 Laurin speaks at a “nerd” seminar

24:45 Find out Laurin’s intense competition schedule

25:50 Celeste and Laurin reminisce about their Vegas trip

30:05 Find out who makes Laurin’s competition suits

38:30 Updates on Laurin’s coaching business

43:00 Laurin’s upcoming events

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Interview With Mechawolf May 28, 2018

This week on the Unglamorous Life, Celeste is joined by international wrestling superstar, Mechawolf. Mechawolf shares stories of his rough beginnings as a wrestler. His story of hard work and perseverance will encourage those that are on the fence about pursuing their passion. Tune in to hear his advice on pursuing your dreams.

“You could be broke but if you are doing what you love, you will be happy”

-Mechawolf

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Timestamps

4:50 What the hell is Viking Reenactment?

11:35 Mechawolfs wrestling journey

16:58 Wrestling opportunities in Florida

19:33 Mechawolf- A gypsy with “the wolverine factor”

23:30 How Wrestlers create their character

24:55 How John became Mechawolf

30:36 How Celeste and Mechawolf met

37:06 The most unglamourous places to wrestle

41:05 Mechaswolf’s advice to those that want to pursue their dreams

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Interview With Alex Roman May 21, 2018

On this episode of the Unglamorous Life, Celeste sits down with Celestial Bodies professional videographer, Alex Roman. Alex, aka “Trash Roman”, shares how he got into videography by essentially faking it until he made it. Also, stay tuned to hear about Alex’s popular rock band, Fame on Fire.

“Whatever it is you want to do, make sure you insert yourself into that lifestyle, don’t let people hold you back.”

- Alex Roman

Timestamps:

1:36 How Alex faked it until he made it

12:29 Alex’s advice to people looking to make a career out of a hobby

17:33 Alex’s band “Fame on Fire”

24:40 Fame on Fire’s new music video

29:50 How Fame on Fire films their videos

33:00 Fame on Fire’s future goals

36:00 Alex’s advice to someone who wants to learn how to play music

People Mentioned

Lil Toe

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Interview With Maysa Askar May 14, 2018

On this episode of the Unglamorous Life, Celeste sits down with Celestial Bodies professional photographer, Maysa Askar. Maysa shares how she got into photography and gives some great advice on how to become a photographer. Stay tuned to hear about some of her craziest shoots as well.

“Always take advice from other photographers.”

-Maysa Askar

Timestamps: 2:40 How Maysa got into photography

4:52 How Maysa shot Warped Tour

6:43 How art school helped Maysa with her career

11:22 Maysa’s advice to aspiring photographers

15:06 Having your own style as an artist

17:52 Maysa’s and Celeste’s first shoot

22:00 Types of shots and clients Maysa shoots

26:33 Maysa’s craziest shoot stories

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Ohrangutang

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Special Guest Kristina Celestial Bodiez Office Manager, On How To Balance College, Competing and a Career May 07, 2018

This week on the Unglamorous Life, Celeste is joined by one of her employees. Kristina Licari is the young, ambitious office manager at Celestial Bodies. Kristina wears many hats within the company as well as in her personal life. She is a busy 22 year old that has a flourishing career, attends college and competes. Tune in to hear her advice on how to balance the different areas of your life.

“You know yourself and you know what you are capable of, so don’t try to over do it.”

- Kristina Licari

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Key Highlights:

⇾ How Kristina started working at Celestial Bodies

⇾ How Kristina balances work, school and competing

⇾ Celeste’s assistant’s horrendous first day

Timestamps

3:36 How Kristina started working at Celestial Bodies

7:37 Kristina’s school life

8:50 Kristina and Celeste’s Miami Nationals drinking story

10:26 Competing, training, and meal prep

15:56 How Kristina balances her many hats

21:00 Celeste’s assistant’s horrendous first day

28:50 Attracting bad energy

30:26 Advice on how to balance life

35:46 What Kristina has learned from Celeste

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Bonus Episode: Dirty Work Q&A Apr 23, 2018

Today’s show is a special bonus episode! We are giving you a sneak peak of our newest podcast “The Dirty Work Podcast” with Celeste and Chris Kingman. Chris and Celeste are scrolling Instagram and answering your questions about entrepreneurship. Plus Celeste and her dog Simon have some exciting news to share!

“Take in feedback whether it’s good or bad. It’s actually better if it’s bad because it will help you improve your product.”

- Celeste Bonin

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Key Highlights:

⇾ How to develop a game plan to start your business

⇾ Discover the steps you need to take to design a product

⇾ Figure out when you need to hire someone and how to know who to hire

Timestamps

0:26 Introducing Chris Kingman (The Dirty Work Podcast co-host)

01:48 Which platform is the best to start marketing your brand?

07:36 Looking back, Celeste’s advice to herself when first starting Celestial Bodies

10:18 How to develop a game plan to start your business

13:20 Advice for transitioning into a different career

14:39 What is the initial design process for a product?

23:04 Employees...when and who to hire?

36:38 How do you get work done and still have fun?

40:27 How do you get through really messy days?

Resources

One Person Million Dollar Business By Elaine Pofeldt

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Natural Selection In The World of Business Apr 16, 2018

Are you constantly evolving? Are you making a conscious effort to better yourself, your business, and your brand? Today on the show Celeste and Laurin go deep on the need for personal evolution to grow and prosper in business. Celeste shares her personal journey and tips to growing as a business owner, what she learned from customer feedback about the image of Celestial Bodiez and much more on the nature of the current fast paced environment business owners face today.

“You have to evolve or you die”

- Celeste Bonin

“Nobody’s holding your hand, especially with self development”

- Laurin Conlin

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Key Highlights:

⇾ What you CAN’T lose sight of as you grow as an entrepreneur

⇾ A new social platform trying to knock off Instagram?

⇾ The Black Mirror Netflix Series and why you should watch it.

Timestamps

02:10 Why you need to learn, grow and evolve

05:42 Black Mirror Netflix Series and why you should watch it

08:20 The evolution of Celestial Bodiez

10:41 Staying true to your core

11:56 The origin story behind the #bootyscrunch leggings

14:32 Inside peak of the new Celestial Bodiez collection

19:20 The #1 problem with coaching

22:00 Why you need to evolve faster, and grow quicker than you think

24:00 The decline of your reach on Instagram and rise of a new potential beast?

30:00 What's next as Laurin’s business evolves

33:05 What you CAN’T lose sight of as you grow as an entrepreneur

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The UNglamorous Side of Real Life Heroes with Ryan Conley Apr 09, 2018

On this episode of the Unglamourous Life, the infamous Ryan joins Laurin and Celeste to talk about the unglamorous side of being a real life hero. If you are a fan of the Unglamourous Life podcast then you have heard Celeste and Laurin make fun of Ryan at some point. He was unofficially on the show a few weeks back when we heard him cooking in the kitchen during the filming of one of our other episodes (nice work Ryan). This week the girls officially invited him on the show to discuss what it's like being a firefighter. Ryan shares some crazy on the job stories as well as some great sleep hacks.

“To work a high stress job you need to have a life outside of your job.”

- Ryan Conley

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Key Highlights:

⇾ How to put your own emotional luggage to the side

⇾ Why Ryan and Laurin are very weird (Ryan’s sleep hacks)

⇾ Ryan’s advice to people with heroic, high stress jobs

Timestamps

03:30 How to deal with trauma on the job
05:50 Putting your emotional luggage to the side when others need you
07:30 Ryan’s craziest day on the job
21:04 Managing sleep, training and work
25:00 Shift work now considered a carcinogen?
33:23 What upsets Ryan about The 600 lb Life TV Show
53:15 Ryan’s advice to people with heroic, high stress jobs

Resources

Blue light glasses
The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown

People Mentioned

The Guerrilla Chemist

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Embracing Your Crazy with AJ Mendez Apr 07, 2018

AJ Mendez Brooks joins Celeste on this exclusive Unglamorous Life episode. The former WWE stars talk about ...well...their "crazy, dirty life"! AJ shares what it’s like living with bipolar disorder and how she now sees it as her superpower. While Celeste gives us a little insight on her addictive personality. This episode is raw, real, and as always inappropriately funny.

“At the end of your life would you rather look back and regret the decisions you’ve made or regret the chances you didn’t make?”

- AJ Mendez

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Key Highlights:

⇾ How to deal with the little voices in your head

⇾ Why you should be open about your “dirty life”

⇾ How AJ & Celeste met (Celeste’s WWE audition story)

Timestamps

3:06 AJ and Celeste explain their dogs (the old man cursed by a gypsy & the gentlemen/monster)

25:57 AJ explains what it’s like to be bipolar

35:40 Dealing with the little voices in your head

37:37 Being open about your “dirty life”

43:12 Why you need someone to hold you accountable

50:33 Using your talents to overcome dealing with your mental disorder

55:00 Why you shouldn’t see your mental disorder as bad

1:12:00 Celeste’s WWE audition story (How AJ and Celeste met)

1:22:36 AJ’s life advice to all listeners

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The Art of Winging It Apr 02, 2018

Winging it, we have all been there. Something comes up and we're put on the spot with no other choice than to wing it. On this episode of the Unglamourous Life Podcast, Celeste and Laurin share their advice on winging it when it comes to public speaking. They share tips on how to overcome anxiety and how to keep your audience engaged. Plus get details on how Celeste winged her wrestling TV debut.

“If you’re talking about something you’re passionate about and you start to stray from the stuff you had outlined [go with it] sometimes that’s the best stuff! ”

- Celeste Bonin

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Key Highlights:

⇾ Have a go-to format for winging it

⇾ Knowing your audience is key!

⇾ How to engage the audience

Timestamps

3:45 Situations will arise when you have to “think on your feet”

5:49 Practicing public speaking

8:05 Make sure you know your mess

11:00 The importance of knowing your audience

12:00 Have a go-to format for winging it

13:00 Why you need to poll the audience

14:00 Tips for engaging the audience

19:25 Celeste’s TV debut (she winged it)

25:55 “Winging it” lessons Celeste has learned from WWE

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The Most Bang For Your Buck At Fit Expos Mar 26, 2018

Today Celeste and Laurin talk fitness expos. After attending the Arnold Classic, an annual multi-sport expo consisting of professional bodybuilding, strongman, fitness, figure and bikini competitions, Celeste and Laurin decided to give you their insider tips on attending these types of events. The Unglamorous girls go over the do’s and don’ts for exhibitors and attendees alike.

“If you want someone to remember you, you have to make an impression on them. Find a way to stand out! ”

- Celeste Bonin

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Key Highlights:

⇾ Making a game plan before you go

⇾ Face to face networking advice - How Laurin started working with Mark Bell

⇾ How to build your brand without renting a booth

Timestamps

08:46 Professionalism tips that will help you further your career in the industry

12:14 Know your product! (product knowledge)

17:25 Pack the essentials!

23:00 If your attending an expo have a game plan

24:15 Networking advice - How Laurin started working with Mark Bell

29:28 Selling yourself- different ways to stand out

34:10 The do’s and don’ts of training when attending an expo

38:24 Best way to get the most out of your weekend (seminars and special events)

39:48 Building a brand? You don’t have to have a booth if you follow these tips

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#AskCeleste Q&A Mar 12, 2018

It’s Q and A time with Laurin and Celeste….wait, I mean just Celeste! That’s right on this episode we get up close and personal with Celeste. She’s going down her post and answering your Instagram questions! Find out what is going on at Celestial Bodies, her advice to business owners, and who she would like to get in the ring with.

“The biggest key is to accept that when you own your own business and you are your own brand you never really shut off.”

- Celeste Bonin

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Key Highlights:

⇾ Celeste’s advice for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs

⇾ New designs for Celestial Bodies

⇾Getting personal with Celeste: dating, superpowers and her zombie apocalypse squad

Timestamps

03:53 Is Celeste going back to WWE & who would she love to wrestle

05:29 Advice on time budgeting for business owners

08:02 Celeste’s suggestions for holistic self-care

15:01 Celeste’s ideal superpowers

21:10 Any new designs coming soon for Celestial Bodies?

22:59 Is Celeste on the dating scene?

30:48 Celeste’s zombie apocalypse squad

35:27 The ideal podcast collaborations

41:07 Thoughts on Ronda Rousey coming to the WWE

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Celeste and Laurin Answer Commonly Asked Questions Mar 05, 2018

It’s Q and A time with Laurin and Celeste! Today they address some of their most frequently asked questions from their followers on social media. They cover a wide range of topics from dieting and cardio to business tips. The unglamourous hosts also address things on a more personal level like what are the best bras for implants and how to deal with anxiety. Also, find out if Celeste will be going back to the WWE!

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“You are going to make mistakes. learn what not to do. That is part of growing.”

- Celeste Bonin

Key Highlights:

⇾ Tips for starting your online coaching business

⇾ Advice for competing: dieting, cardio, caffeine

⇾ How to deal with anxiety without prescription drugs

Timestamps

06:10 - How to start an online coaching business

10:40 - Laurin’s key tips for beginning online trainers

13:13 - How to start an online direct to consumer company (private label)

18:03 - Branding tips and advice (logos, naming products etc.)

20:50 - Dieting and cardio questions

24:03 - Caffeine intake during dieting

25:23 - First Performer 24 hour comprehensive fat burner system

27:21 - How long should you diet for?

30:02 - Tips on how to deal with addiction, anxiety, and panic attacks

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Recovery methods/Body maintenance. RPR what is it? Feb 26, 2018

How to treat well your body!

Recovery is important for especially for those with more advanced training. Celeste and Lauren discuss different recovery methods from simple Epsom salt baths to neurological resets with RPR. Discover how to correct those improper movement patterns and be in a more relaxed state.

High performing athletes and those who do recreational training are encouraged to experiment with various recovery techniques to identify useful individualized recovery strategies.

Learn the different recovery methods to reduce fatigue and enhance performance.

Quotes:

“No matter how little time you can dedicate, its better than nothing”

-Laurin Conlin

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Key Highlights:

Different methods for recovery
How RPR (reflexive performance reset) works
Nutritional advice and good habits for recovery

Time Stamps

02:05 -Types of recovery methods

05:14 -Developing improper movement patterns and compensation patterns

07:43 -RPR - reflexive performance reset

10:43 -Laurin’s first experience with RPR

13:27 -RPR Seminar information

14:58 -How RPR works

15:59 -Joel Jamerson’s information

17:44 -Belly breathing

18:15 -Meditation

22:10 -Having the right mindset for recovery methods

23:10 -Doing quick recovery methods on yourself

26:30 -Nutritional advice for recovery

27:40 -The importance of sleep

Resources

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Traveling Feb 19, 2018

Travel, whether it be for work or play, always has the potential to ruin your trip.

Celeste and Laurin are both all too familiar with traveling (and the shitty things that can go along with it.) Luckily, over time, they have become pros at planning. In this episode, they will share some of their travel hacks to keep your next trip on time, on a budget, and on the right track to a worthwhile trip.

Quotes:

“There are so many things out of your control that you cannot let it dictate your mentality.”

-Celeste Bonin

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Key Highlights:

Setting up your work schedule for traveling
Taking care of things beforehand to keep your travel experiences consistent
Remembering the little things while traveling

Time Stamps

02:23 - Celeste’s most exhausting trip and what she learned by the end of it

08:50 - Allowing yourself to let go of the things you can’t control while traveling

16:15 - Using Airbnb and Uber to save money while traveling

22:14 - How to travel while being conscious of your diet

25:00 - The different ways of balancing your work schedule with your travels

28:40 - Traveling tips for the most efficient travel

36:20 - Why you should expect the best, but prepare for the worst

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Wrestling Comeback Feb 13, 2018

We are all passionate about something.

For Celeste, this has been wrestling. Today, Celeste and Laurin talk about how Celeste found herself back in the ring as an effort to find a different version of herself. After a rough year, Celeste found it was essential for her to start fueling the flame of passion deep inside her. This act of standing up and starting again is just one example of the importance of chasing passion and embracing change, even if it means going back to what you once left.

“When you find something that you enjoy that is competitive, it makes you better in other areas.”

-Celeste Bonin

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Key Highlights:

How a mentor can help you push yourself further
Overcoming the feeling of inadequacy in your field
Knowing which opinions to keep and which ones to throw away

Time Stamps

01:33 - The life events that pushed Celeste back into wrestling

05:41 - Why Celeste felt like she constantly had to prove herself while wrestling

09:03 - The exact day that made Celeste realize she needed to fuel her passion for wrestling again

12:09 - How channeling your passion and drive allows you to be better in every aspect of your life

16:30 - How Celeste is getting back into wrestling after hard times and how her new tattoo is an important visual representation of that journey

22:51 - The possibilities of Celeste’s future after her next match

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The Oh Snap Method Jan 29, 2018

Can you remember the last time you messed up?

Probably. We all make mistakes. In this episode, Celeste and Laurin talk about their “oh-snap” method and how they try to make the best out of every single mistakes. Whether big or small, Celeste and Laurin talk about accepting each challenges as an opportunity to learn in order to keep our lives moving in a positive direction.

“Things just Happens and it Forces You to Step Up!”

-Celeste Bonin

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Key Highlights:

How mistakes can help us move forward in life
How to embrace the “oh snap” moments
Accepting the changes of your environment to stay on top

Time Stamps

01:15- The definition of an “oh snap” moment

06:33- How a challenge opened up a new door for Celeste in WWE

09:12- What Celeste learned from her year-long “oh snap” moment

12:45 -The oh-snap moment Celeste and Laurin faced in making this episode

20:03- Keeping up with the industry changing around you

23:03- Finding the middle ground between passion and work ethic

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The Pressure From Social Media To Look A Certain Way Jan 22, 2018

Have you ever felt pressured to look a certain way?

Believe it or not, everyone has, especially when it comes to posting on social media. In this episode, Celeste and Laurin talk about the unglamorous side of social media, including insecurity and warped perceptions of ourselves, and just how we can get learn to accept ourselves, on and offscreen.

“We're being like such pieces of mess right now, but it's because we don't feel like acceptable to be on camera!”

-Celeste Bonin

What You Will Discover

Why everyone is pressured to feel a certain way on social media
The never-ending comparison of your online persona to reality
Learning how to make yourself happy however you choose to present yourself

Time Stamps

01:21 - Accepting that everyone feels pressure to look a certain way

04:55 - How comparisons warp our perception of reality and can hold you back

08:35 - The “no-makeup” movement on social media

12:00 - Utilizing social media to spread knowledge and self-awareness

17:10 - Finding how you’re happy presenting yourself

18:18 - Some of Celeste and Laurin’s favorite makeup

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Dealing With The Pressure of Social Media Jan 22, 2018

Have you ever felt pressured to look a certain way?

Believe it or not, everyone has, especially when it comes to posting on social media. In this episode, Celeste and Laurin talk about the unglamorous side of social media, including insecurity and warped perceptions of ourselves, and just how we can get learn to accept ourselves, on and offscreen.

“We're being like such pieces of mess right now,but it's because we don't feel like acceptable to be on camera!”

-Celeste Bonin

What You’ll Discover

Why everyone is pressured to feel a certain way on social media
The never-ending comparison of your online persona to reality
Learning how to make yourself happy however you choose to present yourself

Time Stamps

01:21 - Accepting that everyone feels pressure to look a certain way

04:55 - How comparisons warp our perception of reality and can hold you back

08:35 - The “no-makeup” movement on social media

12:00 - Utilizing social media to spread knowledge and self-awareness

17:10 - Finding how you’re happy presenting yourself

18:18 - Some of Celeste and Laurin’s favorite makeup

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Setting and Achieving Self-Development Goals For 2018 Jan 15, 2018

An inside look at the real unglamorous side of having self-development goals this year.

Today, Laurin and Celeste deep dive on their reflection of the past year, the pivotal experiences that they had that made them grow. They also share their bigger, bolder and competitive personal, career and business goals for 2018.

“If you are setting goals it should be scary!”

-Laurin Colin

What You’ll Discover

Importance of goal setting
Learn why having clarity on what you want is important
Importance of having accountability partners

Time Stamps

00:42 – Celeste’s personal and business goals for the year and her pivotal experiences

02:25 – Laurin’s competitive and coaching goals, her goal not to be an over thinker and so much of a perfectionist

07:04 – Their podcast goals

12:30 – ways that help you reach your goals through books, podcast, coaching and mentoring

18:19 – Importance of accountability partners like a coach and a consultant, family and friends that help you through it

20:02 – importance of the willingness and commitment to learn

28:21 – being career focused women

34:16 – squeezing in some fun times and cool tasks in between work and travel

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What Not to Do with Your Diet and Fitness New Year's Resolution Jan 08, 2018

An inside look at the real unglamorous side of Dieting in the New Year. A lot of people’s resolution is to have a weight loss and physique goals but there’s just a lot of gimmicky things that goes with it.

Today, Laurin and Celeste deep dive on the list of things you should not do with your diet and fitness. They also tackled the pressures and fad quick fixes people do to instantly achieve this year’s weight loss goal.

“Control your bowl!”

- Celeste Bonin

What You’ll Discover

The different fad quick fixes and bad things that come with dieting goals.
Importance of goal setting when it comes to weight loss
Importance of mental motivation to look different
What consistency in diet does to your body

Time Stamps

2:43 – The different fad quick fixes and bad things that comes with dieting goals.

3:28 – How Laurin figures out the program she will offer to people who are into fitness goal resolutions.

05:20 – Is there a best time to diet?

09:48 – The Buffet Effect

15:17 – Importance of setting big daunting unrealistic goals

20:05 – eating red flags and inconsistencies

22:40 – being in the state of unhappy, relying on other people to notice body transformation

23:05 – The Competitor Mentality

26:22 – Laurin’s health and fitness advice to Celeste for her professional wrestling comeback

34:15 – Importance of knowing what is in your meal and how it is prepared

44:03 – Budget and food

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The Unglamorous Side of Contest Prep, An Inside Look at What it Takes To Step on Stage Jan 02, 2018

An inside look at the real unglamorous side of contest prep. Most people only see the finished product on stage but today Laurin walks through the most difficult tests and challenges that you must endure to get there. From food, eating out, relationships issues and training, the road to step on stage is revealed today on the show.

What You’ll Discover
- How to balance your hormones and body after a show.
- The sacrifices and rules you have to set in place to diet down for a show.
- Cardio, training and balancing the rest of your life.
- Post-show blues, what to focus on after your show.
Time Stamps

1:30 - Real life nutrition restrictions necessary to get lean. 4:30 - Cardio and training for a contest. 6:00 - The relationship strains contest prep, and being selfish. 9:30 - Getting lean while wrestling in the WWE. 12:10 - Steroids and how it screws up your hormones. 15:30 - Messing up your thyroid for life. 20:30 - How to turn your armpits green. Avoid this. 22:40 - Standing penises for girls? 25:05 - Tanning naked with guys. 30:30 - The day of the show. 35:15 - Post show blues. Is REAL.

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- Pee Funnel
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Visit https://www.celestialbodiez.com Celeste Bonin is a former WWE Diva's Champion, ball buster, divorcé, lady boss, CEO, business owner, designer, and a strong believer in the philosophy that cursing is an art form. Co-host, Laurin Conlin, is an IFBB Bikini Pro, successful coach, and entrepreneur. She has her Master’s degree, and she curses like a dirty sailor. The perfect combination of brains, beauty, business savvy and total raunch. Celeste and Laurin talk about the UNglamorous side of career, social media, relationships, fitness, life in general and the pressure of living up to the standards of other’s highlight reel. Get comfortable with embracing the ugly side of things.

Relationships and Social Media, How To Do it Right. Dec 27, 2017

The unglamorous side of relationships and social media. What do you do and how do you post after the relationship ends? How much is too much when it comes to sharing your love life on social media?

Sharing your relationship on social media can get sticky, Celeste and Laurin share their experiences and how they have gone about sharing their own relationships with their audiences in both good and bad times.

Key Highlights:

⇾ How To Share Your Relationship On Social Media.

⇾ The fine line between too much and how to be transparent about your relationship

⇾ Posting on social media after a bad break up, why you really need to keep it classy and not thrown them under the bus.

Time Stamps

2:12 - The power couple myth.
4:30 - Should you post the bad side of your relationship to show authenticity? Or is it too much?
7:15 - The spatula fight.
10:45 - How much should you post about your significant other on social media if you're trying to grow your business or build a brand.
14:42 - The absolute worst thing you can do after a relationship ends.
17:06 - Laurin’s biggest pet peeve on social media. Don’t ask this on social media.
21:15 - Being open but respectful, how to share your situation without throwing someone under the bus.

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Visit https://www.celestialbodiez.com Celeste Bonin is a former WWE Diva's Champion, ball buster, divorcé, lady boss, CEO, business owner, designer, and strong believer in the philosophy that cursing is an art form. Co-host, Laurin Conlin, is an IFBB Bikini Pro, successful coach, and entrepreneur. She has her Master’s degree, and she curses like a dirty sailor. The perfect combination of brains, beauty, business savvy and total raunch. Celeste and Laurin talk about the UNglamorous side of career, social media, relationships, fitness, life in general and the pressure of living up to the standards of other’s highlight reel. Get comfortable with embracing the ugly side of things.

How To Prepare For A Photoshoot, Real World Advice Dec 18, 2017

Today on the Unglamorous Life Podcast Celeste and Laurin, dive into their best and worst and most bizarre photo shoot experiences. They also share some of their best advice and tips on how you should prepare to crush your next photo shoot, from hair and makeup to timing and location.

If your planning on doing a photo shoot you’ll be glad you listened to this episode beforehand.

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Key Highlights:

⇾ How to set yourself up for crushing a photo shoot and tips Celeste and Laurin wish they knew early on from the start.

⇾ The shady side of fitness modeling and what to do before signing a modeling contract.

⇾ When not to do a photo shoot and what you should practice for the shoot.

⇾ How to go into a photo shoot with confidence.

Time Stamps

2:30 - How lean should you be for a photo shoot? Key aspects to know before doing one.
9:00 - Clothes, camera angles and knowing what shots work and which don’t.
11:00 - Bodies of work photo shoot. Getting naked in from of 3 male photographers and one huge mistake NOT to make before a photo shoot.
16:00 - The Unglamorous life photo shoots.
19:45 - Eating chicken wings and doing photo shoots with partners, the difficulties.
24:10 - Taking pictures you wouldn’t show your parents, is it worth the money?
30:00 - Advice if your planning on doing a photo shoot in a gym.
35:30 - Signing a bad contract, vagina shots and the unglamorous side of the fitness industry.

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About Laurin and Celeste

Visit https://www.celestialbodiez.com Celeste Bonin is a former WWE Diva's Champion, ball buster, divorcé, lady boss, CEO, business owner, designer, and strong believer in the philosophy that cursing is an art form. Co-host, Laurin Conlin, is an IFBB Bikini Pro, successful coach, and entrepreneur. She has her Master’s degree, and she curses like a dirty sailor. The perfect combination of brains, beauty, business savvy and total raunch. Celeste and Laurin talk about the UNglamorous side of career, social media, relationships, fitness, life in general and the pressure of living up to the standards of other’s highlight reel. Get comfortable with embracing the ugly side of things.

Money, Budgeting and How To Get Your Finances Right Dec 11, 2017

A sometimes awkward topic to talk about if you’re not where you want to be. Personal finances and learning how to spend your money wisely is something you can’t afford NOT to learn. Today Celeste and Laurin share their best practical advice for getting your money situation straight.

As business owners, they also share how they budget and make financial decisions in their businesses. From knowing making smarter business decisions to learning what you should be doing in your 20’ and 30’s to build a strong finance game this episode of The Unglamorous Life is packed with gold nuggets.

HIGHLIGHTS

Celeste’s lowest point in her business, running her company out of an employee’s home and how she turned it around;
How to spend money when you're making a lot of it.
What you need in your simple budget plan.

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Celeste Bonin is a former WWE Diva's Champion, ball buster, divorcé, lady boss, CEO, business owner, designer, and strong believer in the philosophy that cursing is an art form. Co-host, Laurin Conlin, is an IFBB Bikini Pro, successful coach, and entrepreneur. She has her Master’s degree, and she curses like a dirty sailor. The perfect combination of brains, beauty, business savvy and total raunch. Celeste and Laurin talk about the UNglamorous side of career, social media, relationships, fitness, life in general and the pressure of living up to the standards of other’s highlight reel. Get comfortable with embracing the ugly side of things.

The Unglamorous Life Podcast Nov 27, 2017

Celeste Bonin is a former WWE Diva's Champion, ball buster, divorcé, lady boss, CEO, business owner, designer, and strong believer in the philosophy that cursing is an art form. Co-host, Laurin Conlin, is an IFBB Bikini Pro, successful coach, and entrepreneur.

Visit https://www.celestialbodiez.com

She has her Master’s degree, and she curses like a dirty sailor. The perfect combination of brains, beauty, business savvy and total raunch. Celeste and Laurin talk about the UNglamorous side of career, social media, relationships, fitness, life in general and the pressure of living up to the standards of other’s highlight reel. Get comfortable with embracing the ugly side of things.

The first episode of The Unglamorous Life is finally here! This episode kicks off a deep look inside of the not so sexy, side of life. All the pieces that get edited out and left the things that most people would rather not talk about. Celeste and Laurin dig into their histories, experiences and why this podcast is going to something you look forward to hearing every single week.

Time Stamps

00:50 Who is Celeste Bonin?

06:46 Who is Laurin Conlin

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