The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast was established in May of 2018 as the first and only place where IFBB Bikini Pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting. Host, Celeste Rains-Turk, dives into the parts of these professionals' lives that aren't always openly discussed in the public eye or on social media (You know, the stuff we tend to wonder about the most).
The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the average gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities.
There are a wide range of topics discussed including, but DEFINITELY NOT limited to; post-show rebound, health complications, eating disorders, mental illnesses, winning mindset, dealing with losses, judges feedback, approaches to the stage, life outside of competing, money, relationships, philosophy, pursuing passions, and SO MUCH MORE!
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AMBER PACHOLOK; Makeup & Hair Dos and Don’ts, Hardest Prep, Career Burnout & Lifestyle Pressure, Your Purpose in Bodybuilding
Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPTToday I speak with IFBB Pro Amber Pacholok, a former competitive cheerleader and gymnastics coach from North Carolina. She started college as an early childhood education major with a minor in psychology, and halfway through I made the decision to follow her dreams of becoming a makeup artist and went to cosmetology school. She found bodybuilding by doing extensions for clients that were in prep. In 2019, she began competing then her second show ever at 2020 Jr. USA’s, where she placed 3rd. After third callout at her next National show, she switched coaches and took an improvement season. She returned to the stage in 2022, and eventually won her Pro card at 2023 Universe.
After 10 years of being a hair colorist/special event makeup artist, she transitioned her business to focus on stage glam. Amber P. Beauty's main focus is glamming athletes for stage and teaching athletes how to perfect their stage glam, and offers “mindset makeover”.
TOPICS COVERED
-mindset and mental health
-dealing with difficult preps
-transitioning from salon to stage glam
-struggling with burnout
-finding a coach who supports you
-going through a worthiness journey
-Amber P. Beauty
-embracing your own beauty
-common mistakes with glam
-skin care
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:08 most recent prep
9:30 transitioning her career
12:40 struggles in her marriage
24:01 developing community in bodybuilding
27:15 health and having children
32:20 struggling with burnout
33:35 ups and downs of placings
39:10 changes to nutrition
42:30 going though a worthiness journey
47:45 experience with Pro debut
54:20 being a beauty business owner
61:02 discovering your own look
68:40 stage glam tips
82:58 advice for business
88:40 advice for competitors
89:39 feedback from judges
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