Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast

THE OLYMPIA EXPERIENCE YOU CAN'T MISS; Adam Bonilla and Celeste Discuss Plans to Give Back for the 2023 Olympia

8/26/2022

Today I speak with Adam Bonilla of Team Elite Physique. Today we are talking about a VERY special event! We are hosting an event at the Contest Prep Center during the Olympia! We discuss the week-long calendar of events planned at the Contest Prep Center for the Olympia and the Build More than Just a Body event! Adam talks about how he has tried to make the Contest Prep Center an open and welcoming space for competitors from any team. He wasn’t to create a space where competitors and teams can come together and learn about the sport of bodybuilding.

The Build More than Just a Body event and all the other events at the Contest Prep Center for the Olympia are really to give back to the bodybuilding community. If you’ll be at the Olympia, you do not want to miss them!

Topics covered include:
-Olympia returning to Vegas
-special events at the CPC for the Olympia
-creating a welcoming environment
-opening the door for others
-what to expect form Build More than Just a Body events
-the mental side of bodybuilding

CONNECT WITH CELESTE:
Website: http://www.celestial.fit
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/
All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html
CONNECT WITH ADAM:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamelitephysique/
Website: https://teamelitephysique.com
Text Hotline: 303-536-3766 text “EVENT”
Event: www.buildmorethanjustabody.com

TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
7:30 events at the CPC surrounding the Olympia
11:40 the Why behind the Contest Prep Center
22:02 schedule of events and giving back
28:00 the mental aspect of bodybuilding and planning for success
37:02 accepting success
46:15 how to follow the events

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TARYN FLANAGAN; Missing Piece to Pro Success, Hiding Post-Show, Constructing a Cringe-Free Posing Routine

8/19/2022

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Taryn Flanagan, a 27-year-old from Canada who won her Pro card in 2020 at the Amateur Olympia. She has been competing since 2018 and is the posing coach for Team Elite Physique and her company, Pose with a Pro. Taryn tells us about turning Pro and the changes she wants to make to her physique to compete in the Pro League. We talk about how food affects how you feel and the changes that can be made to help you feel your best. After a very long 2020 season, Taryn shares her struggles with her reverse and having to quarantine. And then the aftermath of that season and how it affected her confidence in the gym. Taryn talks about the importance of setting intentions for each season of bodybuilding and how that sets you up for long term success. We talk about posing trends and how to make your best posing routine for your physique.

She is still a work in progress and wants girls to know they are not alone! Taryn’s story is so relatable. You don’t want to miss this interview!

Topics covered include:
-struggles with post-show rebound
-binge eating and self-sabotage
-competing as a Pro versus and amateur
-benefits of working with a trainer
-experimenting with diet
-improvement season after a long 2020 prep
-struggles with food and bingeing
-dealing with loss
-learning with each show
-building the best posing routine for each person

CONNECT WITH CELESTE:
Website: http://www.celestial.fit
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/
All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html
CONNECT WITH TARYN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarynnit_up/
Posing IG: https://www.instagram.com/posewithapro/

TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
6:00 building as a Pro
14:10 changes to nutrition
23:30 improvement season and getting back to “normal”
31:30 making bodybuilding a lifestyle
35:25 setting intentions for each season
45:49 lessons learned through bodybuilding
62:00 working as a posing coach and building a routine
77:55 advice for competitors
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KAREN WALL; Want to Win, Choosing Happiness, Limitless Goals

8/12/2022

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Karen Wall. She’s 42 years old and currently live in Victoria, BC, Canada with her partner in everything, Andrew Kersten. Who is also a bodybuilder, coach and business owner! She started competing in 2019 and turned Pro in 2021 at the Natural Canada Pro Qualifier. She then placed 4th in her Pro debut at the Toronto Pro Supershow in December 2021 and has since won two Masters Pro shows! She was a Graphic Designer/Art Director for 20 years and made the switch to full time bodybuilding athlete, coach and business owner last year. She is mom to her 18 year old daughter Dakoda. Karen is a big believer in choosing light and love in life over fear and darkness, and takes this attitude as she works towards qualifying for the Olympia stage.

She lives by the idea that consistency is key and Motivation is fleeting. Karen has such a great mindset to share. You don’t want to miss this interview!

Topics covered include:
-owning a supplement company
-choosing happiness
-limitless goals
-wanting to win
-the role genetics play
-the importance of posing
-choosing what works for you
-living an authentic life

CONNECT WITH CELESTE:
Website: http://www.celestial.fit
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/
All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html
CONNECT WITH KAREN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenorlena/
Gym: https://www.instagram.com/truthgymgallery/
Supplements: https://www.instagram.com/ruthlesssportscanada/
Twitter @karenorlena

TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
3:15 what has contributed to consistent success
9:00 picking the right coach
12:05 explaining her “Why” and her work ethic
16:20 embracing every phase of bodybuilding
20:30 recovering from surgery and injury
24:20 stepping away from her career
27:50 meeting her partner and moving forward
35:30 her future as an athlete
37:55 advice for competitors

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JORDAN BRANNON; Hormonal Rebound, Cues for Muscle Contraction, Experiences in Therapy, Do you Love the Process?

8/5/2022

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Jordan Brannon. She graduated from University of South Florida in 2014 with her Bachelors degree in Exercise Science. There she met her husband Drew. After graduation, they opened up their own gym called Pinellas Ultimate Strength House in Largo, Florida. Drew and Jordan were introduced to the bodybuilding world through a mutual friend. Jordan prepped for her first show in 2019 and made her debut at THE KLASH. From there, she was hooked. She just turned Pro at the 2022 Junior USA. Recently, Jordan has become a prep and lifestyle coach for Fit Body Fusion.

Both of my parents have substance abuse issues and mental health disorders. Both have addiction issues and her mother has schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Until Jordan found competing, her life revolved around them and their issues. Competing forced her to take care of herself and really set that boundary to allow her freedom to live her own life in the most healthy way possible.

Jordan has a remarkable story of growth and grit. You do not want to miss this interview!

Topics covered include:
-hormonal rebound
-inaugural Pro season
-working with judges’ feedback
-having parents who struggle with substance abuse
-healing though bodybuilding
-working on your mental health
-the importance of stress management
-working with Fit Body Fusion
-setting expectations
-committing to the process

CONNECT WITH CELESTE:
Website: http://www.celestial.fit
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/
All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html
CONNECT WITH JORDAN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayybrannon_ifbbpro/
Pinellas Ultimate Strength: https://www.instagram.com/pushthehouse/
TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:08 inaugural Pro season
10:00 post-season weight gain and balancing hormones
14:20 feedback from judges
22:40 training with intention
26:15 having parents who struggle with substance abuse
31:40 finding the right therapist
38:20 losing her grandfather and getting COVID
48:30 believing she could go Pro
51:54 coaching for Fit Body Fusion
66:42 advice for competitors

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1 MILLION DOWNLOADS! PARTY IN AZ, LIMITED EDITION CROP TOPS, WHAT THIS MEANS TO ME

8/3/2022

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CONFESSIONS OF A BIKINI PRO PODCAST MILESTONE! 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS THANK YOU!

To celebrate… there will be a LIVE party/ meet & greet next February in AZ where I hope to have guests from the show come to set up a meet n greet table, host panels & discussions, live podcasts, & lots of connecting & fun

This podcast has brought so many of us in the community together & shows us how deep this journey really is… an in person experience will be MAGIC

If you want to know more details on that then visit: www.celestial.fit/podcastparty to add your name to the info list

There are ONLY 35 limited edition crop tops available now that I special designed & had fully crystallized to celebrate this (swipe to see) you can order now at www.celestial.fit/croptop

From 2018 to now this podcast has been a source of pure joy & passion for me

What started as an idea while running on the treadmill of myself garage has turned into something I genuinely would have never imagined

I wanted so badly to shine light on the bikini division & the incredible athletes

I wanted to learn more about what was happening behind the scenes for them. Who they ARE on and off the stage…. I also knew success leaves clues and thought what better way to understand the Road to Pro than from pros themselves?

Since then I’ve had the most amazing guests, we’ve done cool series and feature episodes, and the vision is only getting bigger…

It is an HONOR to do this

I LOVE being able to bring you all new episodes every week. To hear that so many of you have goals of being on my show means SO much to me

When I meet you guys in person or receive messages or read reviews my heart always swells with so much gratitude and it humbles me as it feels like such a privilege to have been the first podcast of this kind but to also be among your most meaningful moments of your journey from cardio to meal prep or getting your mind right throughout the day…

THANK YOU!!!! :)

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THE OLYMPIA EXPERIENCE YOU CAN'T MISS; Adam Bonilla and Celeste Discuss Plans to Give Back for the 2023 Olympia

TARYN FLANAGAN; Missing Piece to Pro Success, Hiding Post-Show, Constructing a Cringe-Free Posing Routine

KAREN WALL; Want to Win, Choosing Happiness, Limitless Goals

JORDAN BRANNON; Hormonal Rebound, Cues for Muscle Contraction, Experiences in Therapy, Do you Love the Process?

1 MILLION DOWNLOADS! PARTY IN AZ, LIMITED EDITION CROP TOPS, WHAT THIS MEANS TO ME

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