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Confessions of a Bikini Pro

The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast is the only place where IFBB bikini pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting.

The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the every day gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities.

All show notes, time stamps, links, and information can be found on this page, just search the athlete you want to listen to in the alphabetized categories section or keep scrolling.

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SAMANTHA BEAUVIS; Retiring, Finding Your Look, Being a Supportive Partner Mar 03, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Samantha Beauvis, a life-long athlete, who spent years in dance and theatre. She first competed in 2016 where she won the overall. After another regional show, she competed at her first National show in Miami where she got last callouts. Samantha went on to compete in more regional and National shows, but finally earned her Pro card at 2022 Junior Nationals. She finished 2022 competed in three Pro shows, placing as high as 3rd. She is also a hair extension specialist and colorist in Wisconsin.

Samantha is a huge advocate for finding the right coach, someone who understands heath comes first and doesn't jeopardize your well being. Her journey to Pro is something you want to hear about. Don't miss this interview!

TOPICS COVERED

-reality check at Nationals

-staying connected with her husband

-putting health first

-nutrition for a lifetime

-involving your spouse in the process

-focuses outside of bodybuilding

-loving the stage

-stage glam and presentation

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

6:55 the drive to compete

12:45 working with her husband

18:19 putting health first through prep

20:20 encouraging more flexible preps

23:11 advice for spouses

30:04 running her own business in the hair industry

32:00 turning Pro

37:30 taking time off

39:14 lessons from the journey

45:35 evolution of her posing and stage look

57:45 goals moving forward

65:45 advice for competitiors

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TESSA BARRESI; Do it for Dad, Tunnel Vision Gone Too Far?, Prioritize Joy Feb 24, 2023

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Today I speak with Canadian IFBB Pro Tessa Baresssi, She won her pro card at age 20, and placed 4th in Pro debut at Vancouver Pro Show. Tessa is a huge advocate for mental health in sports. She works as a posing and lifestyle coach for her company Rzlnt Fitness. Tessa shares how the sudden loss of her father when she was 18 years old shopped the way she views life and how she approaches her goals.

She has felt with eating disorders and mental health struggles, and has so much to share that can help. Tessa is so open and our conversation goes deep! You don't want to miss it!

TOPICS COVERED

-Eating disorders

-mental health

-rebounding vs reversing

-dealing with burnout

-watching for Red Flags

-feelings of helplessness

-sustainability in the sport

-enjoying life and being passionate

-struggling post Pro card win

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

4:05 losing her father

10:45 providing secure attachments

18:20 negative & positive coaching experiences

22:50 red flags for mental health struggles

35:40 detriments of Hustle Culture

37:30 embracing all stages of bodybuilding

40:05 knowing you're experiencing joy

44:30 emotions after Pro card

54:55 taking things as they come

65:40 being open about her struggles

75:35 future focus and goals

81:02 advice for competitors

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ANA SALLES; Brazil to USA, Motherhood & Fitness, Making it Work Feb 17, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro An Salles, a mom, wife, personal trainer with a masters degree in Political Science. She moved from Brazil to the US in 2011 and earned her certification in Sports Nutritionist and Personal Trainer through NASM. She started coaching athletes for competitions before she stepped on stage myself. She and her husband work together doing online and in person coaching. With her busy life, she never prioritized a show for herself, but finally did one in May 2022 where she won overall. In July 2022, she won first place in both Open class and Masters over 35 at Universe.

Ana shares how she and her husband live the bodybuilding lifestyle and support each other in their athletic endeavors. They are raising their daughter to live a healthy lifestyle as well!

TOPICS COVERED

-Being a mom and setting an example

-keeping a physique all year round

-being from a former dancer

-returning to fitness postpartum adjusting to motherhood

-time management

-working on posing

-finding a way to make it work

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 special announcement

4:40 moving to the USA

6:00 getting into bodybuilding

10:31 living the bodybuilding lifestyle

14:10 having a daughter and going through pregnancy

17:45 adjusting to motherhood

20:15 taking time to build a Pro physique

24:55 building glutes but not legs

31:50 changing perspectives as a coach

33:40 overcoming obstacles as a mom and competition

37:25 advice for competitors

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MIRIAM JENKINS Feb 10, 2023

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ANNA FALTOVA; Let the Judges be the Judges, In Depth Coach Research, IFBB Elite to NPC, Desire over Discomfort Feb 03, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Anna Faltova, an online coach and posing coach, who started competing in 2016 in IFBB Elite. She rode horses and did show jumping for 15 years and then transitioned to gym, fitness. She switched to an NPC in 2022, where she placed first in every competition, and earned her Pro card at her third attempt. She is now getting ready for her Pro debut in 2023. Anna is also one of three IFBB Pros from Czechoslovakia!

Anna and I talk a lot about mindset and transitioning from doubt to belief. Anna tells her about her extensive search for a coach and how seriously she took this decision! We go deep about perspective shifts and how to stay focused on your goals. You don't want to miss this interview!

TOPICS COVERED

-prep mindset

-training in prep

-importance of a stage presentation

-her posing coach

-taking a beak from stage

-finding the right coach

-posing to win

-switching federations

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CONNECT WITH ANNA:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annafaltova/

Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/AnnaFaltova

Website: annalfaltova.cz

TIME STAMPS

1:00 special announcement

3:53 introduction

9:58 letting what will be will be

12:45 deciding she had more to give in the sport

19:01 transition from doubt to belief

24:45 starting to work with a coach

33:20 switching from IFBB Elite to NPC/IFBB Pro league

38:01 changes from prep to improvement season

43:01 mental approach to improvement season

55:15 evolving in posing and being a posing coach

59:33 finding bodybuilding and future goals

66:15 room for improvement

73:30 how bodybuilding has changed her life

79:54 advice for competitors

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Podcast Party Recap Jan 29, 2023

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A reflection on the podcast party this past weekend with thank yous, reading of people's confessions, a recap, and random announcements :O

HUGE Thank you to Sponsors:

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YURIKA SHIGEMOTO; First Olympia Prep, More is Not More, No Standard Prep Jan 27, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Yurika Shigemoto, a posing coach and a full time registered nurse at an acute care hospital. She started competing in 2015 and then took time off to complete nursing school. She returned to the stage in 2018 at the Hawaii Pro/NPC Pacific Islands where she won the Overall. In 2020, she competed at North Americans where she won her class and her Pro Card! She has since competed in 7 pro shows including the 2022 Olympia! As a former dancer and cheerleader, she loves performing on stage and is always excited to step on stage!

As a posing coach, Yurika shares her best habits and tips for stretching to improve posing. Yurika wants to encourage people that you can work full time and still be a successful athlete.

TOPICS COVERED

-changed how she preps

-doing back to back shows

-work and prep balance

-being a foodie & competitor

-stretching & posing tips

-working as a nurse

-qualifying for the Olympia

-focusing on sleep and recovery

-changing mindset to change your body

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Youtube: https://youtube.com/@yurikashigemotoifbbbikinip6427

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

6:00 evolving approach to prep

9:59 being a foodie and struggling post show

14:40 sharing habits & posing

22:49 becoming a nurse

26:45 managing work and bodybuilding

31:15 changes in most recent prep

39:40 earning an Olympia qualification

45:30 goals for the Olympia and advice for competitors

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SOPHIA BERNARD; BTS of Lawyer Life, Potential through Doubt, Loose To-Dos, Free to Pursue Jan 20, 2023

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Today I speak with Haitian IFBB Pro Sophia Bernard, a transportation litigation/ regulatory lawyer, an avid blogger, traveler, and former NCAA Division 2 track athlete. She started competing in 2019, in the NGA. In November of 2020, she did her first NPC show at The Klash where I placed 1st in Novice and 3rd in open. After taking some time to grow, she returned to the National circuit. She finally earned her Pro card at 2022 North Americans where she took first place. Sophia shares how not realizing her full potential in track lead her to compete, where she had the opportunity to fully go for it and not hold herself back. As an athlete and a lawyer, Sophia uses many of the same skills and lessons to be successful in both.

"I can. I will. I am able. I deserve." is the mantra that has pushed her through some of her most difficult challenges and they continue to push her today.

TOPICS COVERED

-Balancing work

-relationships and prep

-imposter syndrome and not giving up

-competing as a collegiate track athlete

-competing in different federations

-the impact her grandmother had

-law school and working as a lawyer

-recognizing your short comings

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiafitlawyer/

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

4:25 dealing with imposter syndrome

7:26 deciding to compete

14:25 shifting to self-belief

18:59 losing her grandmother during prep

23:10 making friends in the industry

30:01 changes made competing at the national level

33:43 parallel themes as an athlete and as a lawyer

38:30 activities outside of bodybuilding

43:10 prep versus improvement season

50:56 working as a lawyer

58:50 the value of using a to-do list

63:25 the joys of being a lawyer

70:43 competing in pagenats

79:50 advice for competitors

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Glam Girl x Build More than Just a Body Retreat in Phoenix, Arizona on February 18th & 19th Jan 18, 2023

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Are you interested in making connections with other like minded women in the "Prep Life"? Are you wanting to get your season started on the right foot with posing and training techniques? Do you want to work on the mental side of prep and your mental fortitude when it comes to reaching and setting your fitness goals? If so, tune in as @celestial_fit and @glamgirlbikini coaches @amyehinger @chrisnicole_ifbbpro talk all things regarding the Season Kick-off Retreat. To register for the retreat click here: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/2023-retreat/ To join the team apply here: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/ You can find us on Instagram @preplifepodcast

BRITTANY CARBULLIDO Jan 13, 2023

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Brittany Carbullido, a mother to a 3 year old boy, a fiancée, and a personal trainer for online lifestyle clients. She also runs a home staging business and is a Real Estate Broker in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She started her competition journey in the middle of the pandemic while working from home. She was inspired by her mom who is also a bikini competitor! She earned her Pro Card at Universe in 2022 with an overall win, at only her 4th show ever! She wants to provide advice and courage to many women, that you can DO all the things!

Brittany has such an inspiring story and positive attitude. She is here to inspire each of us to be our best!

Topics covered include:

-being confident on stage

-being a mom as an IFBB pro competitor

-creating balance in all areas of your life

-having a mom as a competitor

-prepping during COVID

-managing different aspects of life

-succeeding in real estate

-avoiding burnout

-shifting mindset to feeling deserving

CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

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CONNECT WITH BRITT:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittchristine_ifbbpro/

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:30 having a mom as a competitor

9:30 beginnings in bodybuilding

12:27 prepping now versus at the beginning

15:25 habits to support a busy life

20:01 working and advancing in real estate

28:01 feeling inadequate

33:28 removing self-imposed limits

40:20 experiencing breakthroughs

47:00 making improvements from show to show

52:55 things to have in order before prepping

57:45 current competition goals

61:43 bringing confidence to the stage

66:50 advice for competitors

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