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).

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AMANDA RIVAS; 'Ex Weeks Out' the Movie Competitors will Love, Authenticity with Yourself & Others, Childhood Impact on Personal Dreams

March 01, 20241 min read

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Amanda Rivas, an actor, writer, filmmaker, comedian, and dog enthusiast. She is the writer & creator of EX Weeks Out - a film about bodybuilding and the strongest muscle of them all - the heart. Amanda competed in the NPC for nearly a decade with placings including everything from dead last to overall. Staying committed, consistent, and never giving up, she finally won her Pro car at Masters USAs in 2023.

Amanda is so open about her story and what led her to become the woman she is today. You don’t want to miss this interview!

TOPICS COVERED

-staying the course

-making yourself proud

-believing that your day is coming

-God’s plan

-learning through acting

-‘Ex Weeks Out’ Film

-no guarantees

-choose a path you’re comfortable with

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

Film: www.exweeksout.com

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:30 keep going through No’s

12:15 experiences in childhood

16:12 God’s purpose

20:45 acting, filmmaking, and performing 

23:20 ‘Ex Weeks Out’ Film

32:00 bodybuilding in media

39:40 favorite champions

43:00 Amanda’s plan

48:15 having doubts

54:10 long road to Pro

1:01:30 successful offseason

1:06:45 deciding to go enhanced

1:18:01 getting in the zone

1:20:35 Amanda’s husband

1:27:00 planning Pro debut

1:29:55 advice for competitors

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