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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MEGAN LONG; Retiring from the Sport, Do you need to give 100%?, Business Insights, Mindset Tools to Implement Now, Tall Girl Strategies
Today I speak with IFBB Pro Megan Long, who has been competing as a bikini bodybuilder since 2014, earning her IFBB Pro Card by winning 1st place at 2021 NPC Universe. She has been a sponsored athlete since 2016, and featured in publications such as FitnessRx. She has been on Team FitBodyFusion since 2018, coached by Jami DeBernard. She recently made her Pro Debut at the 2023 Nashville Fit Show.
Outside of bodybuilding, Megan Long is the owner of Second First, a consulting and coaching company that specializes in the Second In Command. She is an experienced COO and CPA, having most recently served as the Second In Command for a $10 million IT company. Megan's achievements have been recognized through several professional awards, including the Nashville Business Journal’s "40 under 40" and Stevie "Woman of the Year"" award.
TOPICS COVERED
-pursuing professional goals while also prepping
-having a long path to turning Pro (7 years!)
-mental health and therapy
-feeling satisfied from competing
-bridging the gap between COO and entrepreneur
-the courage to launch
-emotions during prep
-using the On-Demand Platform
-growing for the division
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
5:57 deciding to retire
11:27 feeling fulfilled with being a Pro
16:45 advice to earlier self
20:40 evolving mindset with competing
25:36 proudest memories
28:45 competing and having a profession
34:55 starting her own business
38:02 difference between executive assistant and COO
46:15 book recommendations
48:31 mental health and managing depression
60:08 dealing with judgement
69:55 stress in her prep
72:04 building in improvement season
80:03 things outside of competing
86:04 advice for competitors
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