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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.
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​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.

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DR. MELANIE CYR; Is Competing For You?, Health & Longevity, Doing this for Yourself

7/30/2021

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In this episode Celeste speaks with Melanie Cyr, an IFBB Bikini Pro from Canada with a degree in family medicine, who has been practicing since 2017. Melanie found competing while looking for a challenge and her “one and done” mentality led her to finding a love for the sport and a desire to become a professional athlete. 

Celeste and Melanie dive into Melanie’s career as a physician and how she decided to get into bodybuilding while also trying to start her medical practice. Melanie shares what her schedule was like while in med school and how she realized she had fallen into some unhealthy habits due to the demands of the curriculum. She started following a meal plan and workout regimen as a means of being an example for her patients and ultimately found competing, thus finding a way to make both her work and school schedules harmonize. Celeste and Melanie talk about time management and the commitment and discipline that both med school and bodybuilding require.

Melanie discusses her long “roller coaster competition season” in 2019, sharing if she ever experienced burnout. Celeste and Melanie then dive deeper into her experiences competing at the Ben Weider, her and her coach’s peaking process, and how she dealt with the weight of expectations from friends and family. Melanie walks listeners through her competing journey to her pro card and shares the feedback she’s working towards for her pro debut.

The conversation shifts into training and Melanie shares how she gets the most out of her workouts and what she’s done to really transform her physique, given that she is not the most genetically gifted. Celeste asks Melanie to share what she feels are the biggest differences between competing in the US and Canada, and in drug tested shows vs non-drug tested shows.

Melanie also talks about her career as a doctor and her views on the sport of bodybuilding from a physicians perspective. She also shares how she empathizes with her patients when they express they don’t have time to make healthy habit and lifestyle changes. Melanie shares what her patients have taught her over the years and how she has evolved as a physician to encourage and support her patients the best way possible.

Finishing up the episode, Melanie shares strategies to have longevity in bodybuilding, and also gives her best advice for novice competitors and for the girls on their road to pro.

Topics Covered:
-What type of athletes should consider bodybuilding
-Starting her practice while competing
-Expectations from friends and family
-Getting the most out of your workouts
-Natural show experiences
-Opinions on bodybuilding from a doctor
-Habits that promote longevity in bodybuilding

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Time Stamps:
[0:45] Celeste introduces Melanie.

[1:30] Melanie shares her pre stage ritual.

[3:00] Celeste asks Melanie how she’s handled defeat and criticism.

[6:45] Melanie shares her beginnings in bodybuilding while also starting her medical practice.

[9:30] Celeste asks Melanie if the mindset & discipline required in her studies helped her in bodybuilding.

[11:20] Melanie shares her opinion on what type of people are and are not cut out for bodybuilding.

[14:40] Melanie talks about her life in improvement season vs during prep.

[17:05] Celeste asks Melanie if she ever felt burnt out during her long 2019 competition season.

[20:25] Celeste asks Melanie how the peaking process & expectations from friends & family differed going into the Ben Weider show.

[24:20] Celeste asks Melanie what differed going into the show where she won her pro card.

[26:20] Melanie shares how she felt winning her pro card, given that she didn’t feel it was her best physique.

[27:20] Melanie shares feedback she received after turning pro. 

[31:50] Celeste asks Melanie what she’s doing to stay ready for her pro debut, despite ongoing show cancelations.

[35:00] Melanie discusses how she gets the most out of her workouts.

[38:30] Celeste asks Melanie how she knows shes not genetically gifted for the sport and what she’s done to morph her physique for success.

[42:30] Melanie shares experiences competing in Canada vs the US.

[49:00] Celeste asks Melanie about the drug testing process at the natural shows.

[50:35] Celeste asks Melanie how she balanced her schedule to compete while also building her career.

[55:55] Melanie shares how she maintains empathy when patients tell her they don’t have time for their health.

[59:20] Celeste asks Melanie her opinion on bodybuilding as a doctor.

[65:35] Melanie talks about what she does that she feels are beneficial to have longevity in the sport.

[70:10] Melanie gives her best advice for novice competitors and girls on their road to pro.

[73:10] Melanie shares where listeners can find & connect with her further.


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ANNA GOLOVYRINA OMG BIKINIS; Different Stone Placings/Designs, Affordability, A Suit Maker's Day-Presentation Series Ep 4

7/26/2021

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For the final part of the series, Celeste interviews founder of OMG Bikinis and figure competitor, Anna Golovyrina. Anna talks about how, as a competitor herself, she can relate to the ups and downs other competitors have experienced during the pandemic and having shows cancelled. As her business has grown, she has found less and less time for herself to prep. She wants her customers to get great quality at an affordable price, because bodybuilding is such an expensive sport. OMG bikinis offers swimwear, posing suits, competition bikinis, and an affordable line of competition suits. Anna started making suits because of a bad experience with her first competition suit. Because of this she strives to be transparent with her customers about the suits they are buying. You won’t want to miss her story!
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Topics covered include:
-Moving from Figure to Wellness
-Quality level of different crystals
-Shopping for the right suit
-How different crystal combinations can affect the color of the suit
-Why transparency is so important to her company
-Life as a suit maker
-Taking risks and trying new designs
-The value of doing something you love
-How the pandemic affected her business choices
-The value of great customer service
-Knowing the specifications of your league

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CONNECT WITH ANNA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omgcustombikinis/
Website: https://omg-bikinis.com
TIME STAMPS
[1:00] Introductions
[3:00] Finding time to prep as a business owner
[6:15] Types of suits OMG Bikinis offers
[9:45] Shopping for the right suit
[12:55] Different crystal patterns
[17:45] Why Anna started making suits
[22:20] How her process has changed over time
[27:00] Working on something you love
[28:34] Taking risks with trends
[30:00] The decision to start making swimsuits
[31:33] Different fabric choice
[33:20] The importance of pricing and customer service
[35:15] Determining the best cut for each person’s shape
[38:35] How to become a sponsored athlete
[43:00] Wellness and figure suits
[47:10] Difference between making a bikini and wellness top
[48:00] Answering common questions
[51:38] How to find Anna
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INGRID ROMERO; Pose Like a Pro, Pump-Up Procedure, Customized Bikini Creation-Presentation Series Ep 3

7/25/2021

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For part 3 of the series, Celeste interviews a return guest, Ingrid Romero. She is the face behind Ingrid Romero Bikinis and Pose Like a Pro posing coaching. Ingrid talks about the bonus of being able to rent suits and make last minute changes if a suit doesn’t work for a competitor. With the amount of time competitors put into prep, Ingrid wants to help them realize the importance of getting a posing coach and consistently practicing their routines. Ingrid goes to great lengths to follow new trends in posing and suits to give her competitors an edge. Part of Ingrid’s philosophy is encouraging the joy in the process instead of the destination. Ingrid gives invaluable tips to everything from how to practice posting to choosing your stage look! Give this episode a listen and write down your favorite tips!

Topics covered include:
-Picking the right suit to create balance
-Out-posing someone with a better physique for a better placing
-Being open to learning and improving
-Knowing which poses work for your body
-The importance of keeping your core tight
-Preparing for what can happen and being able to adjust
-Competing with loose skin, tattoos, and stretch marks
-The importance of mobility
-How to foster confidence on stage

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CONNECT WITH INGRID:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingridromero1/
Website: https://ingridromerobikinis.com
All links: https://linktr.ee/ingridromero1

TIME STAMPS
[1:00] Introductions
[5:45] Posing classes, even for seasoned competitors
[10:00] Engaging the judges
[11:00] Front poses
[16:55] Transitions and back pose
[21:30] Breath control and vacuuming
[26:45] Back pose
[34:00] Overdoing the hair flips
[40:01] How to practice posing
[46:15] Hiding stretch marks and loose skin
[50:10] Being happy with doing your best
[51:30] Hiring a posing coach
[60:00] Over-posing backstage before a show
[64:00] Making eye contact with the judges
[69:01] Choosing suit and makeup
[75:00] Explaining the process of ordering a suit
[80:00] How your body changes from prep to prep
[82:22] Colors that work on stage
[85:01] What sets apart Ingrid’s suits from other suits

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KARAH JONES; Angel Competition Bikinis, Confidence, The Right Suit Cut, Biggest Suit Buying Mistake- Presentation Series Ep 2

7/24/2021

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For part two of this series, Celeste interviews Karah Jones, CEO of Angel Competition Bikinis. They create custom fitness competition suits that make women feel confident on stage. ACB values ethical sourcing and labor, female empowerment, and making women feel confident. Karah has helped grow Angel Competition Bikinis into one of the largest providers of competition suits in the world. Karah talks about how her own stage experience spurred her to start making competition suits with her sister and mom after seeing a need for quality suits back in 2013. Through offering free consultations and design packages, Angel Competition Bikinis aims to give each competitor the perfect suit for their body!

Topics covered include:
-Why instilling confidence is the cornerstone of ACB
-Running and growing a business with her family
-Parallels between competing and being an entrepreneur
-Developing community and staying authentic
-The importance of ethical sourcing and labor, and sustainability
-ACB Fashion Show
-What sets Angel Competition Bikinis apart from other suit makers
-What’s included in the free Angel Design package
-Choosing the right suit through a free consultation
-Becoming a sponsored athlete

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelcompetitionbikinis/
Website: https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com

TIME STAMPS
[2:40] Introductions
[3:35] Why confidence is so important
[7:15] What contributed to the growth of the business
[9:40] Transparency in the process
[12:10] Ethical sourcing and labor
[14:45] The process of creating suits
[17:25] Future growth and projects
[19:15] ACB Fashion Show
[25:35] What sets ACB apart from other companies
[27:25] Cuts and colors, Angel Design package
[29:35] Adapting to trends
[35:00] Mistakes competitors make
[38:35] Determining the best suit cut for each shape
[44:50] Popular looks
[47:45] Differences between what Pros and Amateurs wear
[50:00] Making it right for dissatisfied customers
[53:30] Becoming a sponsored athlete

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ALEXA STIMP; The Shoe Fairy, What Heel is Best for You?, AB Crystals vs Silver, Power of Vision-Presentation Series Ep 1

7/23/2021

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In part one of our series, Celeste interviews Alexa Stimp, founder of The Shoe Fairy. She founded her company after her first show after she realized how hard it was to find a quality pair of show shoes. Alexa talks about how important community and quality are to her brand and how it sets The Shoe Fairy apart from the competition. She feels like her customers are a big Hype Girl Squad and help empower each other. Her ultimate goal is to become THE shoe of bodybuilding. Alexis talks about the lengths she’s gone to in order to solve problems found in other shoes. You won’t want to miss her story!
We talk about:
-What you can find at The Shoe Fairy
-Selling confidence
-Picking the right shoe
-How shoes can affect your physique on stage
-The myth of wide width show shoes
-Finding the right fit
-Staying relentless after delays
-How branding correlates with psychology
-Manifestation and goal setting
-Investigating your feelings
-Pursuing other passions in life
Discount Code: Celeste
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Website: https://shoefairyofficial.com
The Shoe Fairy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshoefairy_/
Alexa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexastimp/
Time Stamps
[1:00] Introduction
[3:05] What girls think about when they think about The Shoe Fairy
[5:39] Taking the Shoe Quiz
[10:00] “extra” options for shoes
[13:22] Product development
[16:00] Launching new products in the Olympian line
[18:25] Figuring out the manufacturing process
[20:00] Branding and cohesive marketing
[23:10] The step from competitor to entrepreneur
[26:07] What keeps Alexa going
[32:30] Personal development through difficult times
[33:50] Staying compassionate and allowing yourself to feel
[37:00] Transitioning away from her full-time job
[40:45] Coordinating partnerships
[45:15] Stress and freedom surrounding business
[50:00] Being real on social media
[55:05] Listener questions

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KRISTY IMSANDE; How Do Reverse Diets Impact the Future, Tough Love, Letting your Body Guide You

7/16/2021

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On today’s episode, Celeste speaks with Kristy Imsande, a lifelong athlete who has a background in cheerleading, her bachelors degree in nutrition, and who is also a coach and athlete for FitBody Fusion. Kristy turned pro in 2020 and went on to get first call outs in only her second pro show.

Kristy shares what helps put her in the zone before stepping on stage and explains what “being herself” on stage means to her. She explains how her background in cheer has had an influence on her stage presence and talks about the influence sports had while growing up as she had a difficult upbringing in a broken household, and talks about the relationship she has with her mom.

Next, Kristy tells listeners how she found bodybuilding and shares her experiences with a bad reverse diet and what she’s learned in the process. She also explains the strategy she uses for herself and her clients when it comes to reversing, emphasizing the importance of a proper reverse and the affect it can have on an athletes future. 

Celeste and Kristy talk about her relationship with her husband. Celeste asks Jami about Kristy’s decision to change coaches and teams, what fueled that decision, and what made Kristy decide to become a FitBody Fusion coach herself. 

Celeste and Kristy talk about Kristy’s national show experiences, when she received some tough love coaching from Jami, and how she nailed her stage look. Kristy shares her experiences on the pro stage, what feedback she’s working toward in her current off season and also shares what goals she has for this upcoming season. Celeste wraps up the episode by having Kristy share her best advice for novice competitors and for girls on their road to pro.

Topics Covered Include:
-How a cheer background influenced stage presence
-The impact sports had while growing up in a broken household
-How Kristy found bodybuilding
-Importance of a proper reverse diet
-Implementing yoga
-Bad coaching experiences & switching teams
-Nailing her stage look
-Tough love coaching

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristyimsande/
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Time Stamps:
[0:55] Celeste introduces Kristy.
[1:45] Kristy shares her pre stage ritual.
[3:10] Celeste asks Kristy if she feels her cheerleading background helped her showcase herself on stage.
[4:45] Kristy shares how sports have influenced her growing up given her rough upbringing.
[7:30] Celeste asks Kristy how she got into competing.
[8:55] Celeste asks Kristy what shifted to make her want to turn pro.
[10:30] Kristy shares what qualifies as a good reverse for herself and what she allows for her clients.
[13:00] Celeste asks Kristy what happens from a physiological standpoint if one does not properly follow a reverse.
[19:30] Celeste asks Kristy what she learned from her bad first reverse diet to set herself up for success going into this season.
[22:45] Celeste asks Kristy if she’s ever experienced self doubt in bodybuilding.
[25:50] Celeste asks Kristy how it felt to go from being top 3 on a national stage to transitioning into a honeymoon phase with her new husband.
[30:31] Kristy shares if her husbands absence because of work brings her any emotional stress or pain.
[32:00] Celeste asks Kristy if there are any changes to her routine she wishes she had implemented or started sooner.
[36:05] Celeste asks Kristy about her bad past coaching experiences & the what drove her decision to switch to FitBody Fusion.
[38:30] Kristy shares her decision to leave behind her own coaching business to become a FBF coach.
[40:32] Kristy tells listeners what sets herself apart as a coach.
[43:20] Kristy shares a time when Jami gave her tough love at Jr USAs.
[46:10] Celeste asks Kristy about her stage look.
[51:10] Celeste & Kristy talk about her first two pro shows and Celeste asks what changed to fuel her success.
[54:40] Celeste asks Kristy if there’s any specific feedback she’s been working towards in her off season.
[56:00] Kristy shares what she’s done differently to deliver on her feedback.
[57:45] Kristy gives her best advice to novice competitors and for girls on their road to pro.
[60:40] Kristy tells listeners where they can find and connect with her further.

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JOY SHEPPARD; Learning to Feel, Buddhist Monk Father's Influence, and Embracing 'No'

7/9/2021

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​Today Celeste speaks with Joy Sheppard, a mother and nurse practitioner who started competed in 2014. She turned pro in 2018 at North Americans when she won the Overall.


Joy talks about the feelings she has before stepping on stage and how gratitude plays into her whole prep. In speaking about her journey as a competitor, going through life struggles has really forced her to look at herself and make major changes. She recognizes the importance of really knowing why she wants to compete and playing the long game.


In recounting the experience of her first show, Joy says that it was all a blur but remembers feeling how fun it was. Over the years, her definition of fitness has changed to include way more that just a physique. She now prioritizes mental health instead of tying her worth to how hard she works.


After earning her pro card in 2018, she felt lost in her identity and decided to start therapy, which has been paramount to her current outlook on life. It helped her learn how to feel and understand her feelings, and now she doesn’t even recognize her old self.


Joy talks about how she used to use the gym and shows as distractions from her pain and unhappiness.Taking inventory of her own life allowed her to make the changes she needed in her life. She can now make conscious choices on how she responds to things. Joy notices many people put too much stock in prep and don’t give enough effort to rest and time to grow.


Joy’s ultimate goal is to make it to the Olympia stage! Because she knows herself better and repeats the sport, she feels more confident setting challenging goals!

Topics Covered Include:
-Overcoming hurdles to compete
-Taking time off to improve
-Why she competes
-Separating her identity from the stage
-The importance of mental health
-The difference between an obsession and a healthy commitment
-How Buddhism helped her parents change
-Making mindful choices
-Normalizing offseason bodies
-Being ready for the National stage
-Competing with tattoos

You don’t want to miss this incredible interview! Joy’s story is so powerful!

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Time Stamps
[1:00] introduction
[2:50] pre-show ritual
[4:55] journey as a competitor
[8:40] first prep and first show
[11:59] committing to bodybuilding
[15:40] prioritizing mental health and getting therapy
[22:00] having a strong sense of self
[25:20] having parents who are Buddhist and how they changed
[31:22] how her parents’ change impacted her view of family
[39:00] changes in training over the years
[44:00] challenges of an offseason
[50:20] shaking the victim mentality
[53:00] Being ready for the national stage
[64:00] Competing with tattoos
[70:00] Advice for competitors

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STEPHANIE FOURNIER; Impact by Example, Master's Competitor Strategy, Navigating Competing with Family

7/2/2021

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In this episode, Celeste speaks with Stephanie Fournier, an IFBB Bikini Pro who started competing in 2017, turning pro at her 12th show. Stephanie is also a mother, trainer, and posing and prep coach.

Celeste starts off the episode by asking Stephanie about her pre stage ritual, to which Stephanie shares how affirmations are her favorite go to practice. Next, Celeste asks Stephanie how she first got into fitness and Stephanie explains how she found competing “on a fluke” when deciding to sign up for boot camp classes to simply just get in shape. Stephanie shares that before signing up at this gym, she was a total stranger to the world of fitness and didn’t have any knowledge of weight training. Celeste then asks Stephanie what inspired her to take part in uplifting and inspiring other women both in fitness and with their lifestyles. Stephanie shares how her experiences through competing and encouragement from her coaches led her to take the leap into becoming a coach herself. Stephanie also shares how she feels that family should always comes first and how she adjusts her prep schedule accordingly. 
Stephanie walks listeners through her experiences at both regional and national shows, and what ultimately led her to achieve her pro card. She shares her beginnings with Kim Oddo and the feedback she received throughout her shows, yet notes that she turned pro under Shane Heugly’s guidance. After sharing the reasoning behind her coaching switch, Celeste breaks down Stephanie’s show and placing history, asking Stephanie what changes were made that led to her winning her pro card. Celeste also asks Stephanie what kept her motivated on her goal of turning pro, and with her response Stephanie also emphasizes the importance of knowing when to slow down and take a break from the stage. Stephanie talks about her time off and how her break from competing allowed her to enjoy time with her family without having a strict training or cardio schedule. Stephanie shares that there were many times she was just a “tired mom,” especially when she was closer to show and Celeste asks if she tried to hide those feelings from her children or if she let them see the affect prep had on her. 

From there, Celeste asks Stephanie how her training changes during prep versus in her improvement seasons and how she feels now that she is back in prep for her pro debut. Stephanie talks about her plans for competing at the pro level and expresses her indecision of whether or not she will compete in the both the open and masters categories. While on the subject of competing, Celeste asks Stephanie about her decision to compete with her bright blonde hair. Stephanie talks about the feedback she’s received from Sandy from her shows and shares that regardless of the comments or opinions of others, she feels most confident rocking her bold blonde hair. Next, Celeste asks Stephanie how she chooses which classes she competes in and how she budgets accordingly. 

Celeste acknowledges that Stephanie has a solid foundation of muscle and asks how she retains her muscle during a cut. Stephanie talks about the cardio methods she feels has helped her both build and retain muscle in her legs and which she prefers during prep. Celeste and Stephanie then transition into discussing Stephanie’s experiences working with a trainer. Stephanie shares how she and her trainer met, how the two of them worked together to execute Stephanie’s prep plan, and how she eventually became more independent and confident in her capabilities in the gym before becoming a trainer herself. Then, Stephanie shares how her coaching style is unique and how her approach differs from other trainers and coaches. After sharing her insights from a coaching perspective, Stephanie gives her best advice to for first time competitors and for the girls on their road to pro.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifbb_pro_stephanie/

Time Stamps:
[1:00] Celeste introduces Stephanie.
[1:35] Stephanie shares her pre stage ritual.
[2:15] Celeste asks Stephanie how she got into fitness.
[3:40] Stephanie shares what she did before finding her boot camp classes.
[5:20] Celeste asks Stephanie what inspired her to take part in uplifting and inspiring others.
[8:00] Celeste asks Stephanie what advice she’d give other moms who think they don’t have time to compete.
[11:00] Stephanie talks about the impacts, if any, her lifestyle changes had on her family.
[15:20] Celeste asks Stephanie to walk us through her evolution as an athlete.
[17:10] Celeste asks Stephanie what inspired her coaching switch.
[19:55] Stephanie shares what kept her going to achieve her pro card.
[23:45] Celeste asks Stephanie her opinion on showing her kids the toll prep took on her or if she tried to hide it and power through.
[27:00] Celeste asks how Stephanie’s training during her preps and improvement seasons differ.
[31:20] Celeste asks Stephanie about always competing with bright blonde hair.
[33:15] Stephanie shares how she decides what classes to compete in and how she budgets for her shows.
[35:55] Stephanie talks about strategies she’s used to retain her muscle.
[41:00] Celeste asks Stephanie more about her experiences working with a trainer.
[46:00] Stephanie shares how her coaching style is unique when working with her competitors
[52:00] Stephanie gives her best advice for novice competitors and girls on their road to pro.

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