The UNglamorous Life Podcast

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Natural Selection In The World of Business Apr 16, 2018

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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

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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

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Embracing Your Crazy with AJ Mendez Apr 07, 2018

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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

Resources

Crazy is My Superpower by AJ Mendez

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The Art of Winging It Apr 02, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR)Active Release Therapy

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Traveling Feb 19, 2018

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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

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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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