Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast

ERIN KAMM; Strategic Improvement Season, Balance, You Belong, Distinguishing Hunger, Travel Hacks

10/28/2022

Today I speak with IFBB Pro Erin Kamm. She has been into fitness since an early age, having swam varsity swimming throughout Middle/High School; however, much of her life was overshadowed by a severe eating disorder that totally consumed her for over 15 years.

But that all changed when she started weight training in 2015. What began simply as the desire to stay “skinny” and get abs, quickly turned into a true love for fitness and bodybuilding. Erin stepped on the NPC stage for the first time in the fall of 2016. She since competed in 10 regional shows and 8 national shows, before earning her IFBB Pro card at NPC Universe in 2022.

Through bodybuilding, Erin has not only achieved ED recovery, but also discovered her love of competing and her passion and desire to inspire and help others overcome their own struggles and achieve their own health/fitness goals. She strives to teach her clients the importance of focusing on sustainability and balance to ensure that they can not only achieve their goals, but maintain them long term as well. Health is a top priority for Erin and her clients- not only physical health, but mental and emotional health as well.

Topics covered include:
-history of eating disorder
-anxiety and depression
-the journey to Pro
-coaching with Fit Body Fusion
-seeing bodybuilding as a privilege
-gaining weight in the off season
-dealing with grief

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

TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
3:50 seeing bodybuilding as a privilege
7:09 mistakes to avoid and finding what works for you
16:40 taking time off to improve
24:40 committing to a season of growth and shifting mindset
29:20 approach to coaching
36:45 deciding to work with Fit Body Fusion
42:10 dealing with imposter syndrome
47:09 overcoming an eating disorder and earning her Pro card
59:20 her history with ED
67:50 food choices to manage hunger and digestion
73:10 goals for the future and travel tips
81:50 advice for competitors

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KAITLYN RAY; AOC Mentality, Pushing Calories Up, Inner Wonder Woman, Do What You Want

10/21/2022

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Kaitlyn Ray, owner of AOC GYM, personal trainer and nutrition coach. She is a form police officer who won her Pro card at the 2022 USAs. Kaitlyn talks about how she developed her “Accept it. Own it. Crush it.” mindset and how she has used it to get through hard times in her life. We hear how she went through may knee surgeries playing basketball in high school and continued to pursue playing basketball in college. Through her life, Kaitlyn has embraced challenges and has always wanted to prove people wrong when they said she couldn’t do something. She doesn’t let anything stop her from going after what she wants!

Kaitlyn is a force to be reckoned with! Her mindset and “can do” attitude is contagious. You don’t want to miss this interview!

Topics covered include:
-Accept it. Own it. Crush it mindset motto (AOC)
-overcoming adversity
-love of competition
-going for what you want
-setting and achieving goals
-working with See You Later Leaner
-gaining weight in the improvement season
-slow and steady approach
-overcoming doubts
-doing what you want with your body and presentation

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Website: http://www.celestial.fit
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CONNECT WITH KAITLYN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kray_ifbbpro/
Website: https://www.krayfitness101.com/
AOC IG: https://www.instagram.com/krayfitnessaoc/

TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:05 developing the AOC mindset and applying it in her life
10:03 overcoming struggles to find success
17:15 goals for the future
20:25 life before bodybuilding
25:18 working with Adam Atkinson
30:02 building the best bikini physique
39:10 changes in peaking process
48:10 the impact of going after goals
52:40 having a “dream season”
58:33 NOT getting a breast augmentation, staying true to self
63:45 advice for competitors

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HEAD JUDGE & SHOW PROMOTER JOE PISHKULA; Happy Pursuit, Post-Show Blues for Promoters, No Can't just Consistency, Personal Responsibility

10/17/2022

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro head judge and show promoter, Joe Pishkula. His genuine love for the sport and passion to support athletes is apparent from the moment you meet him! He started out as a competitor as a teenager in Ohio and has now most known for his role as an Olympia judge and promoter of the beloved Klash Series.

Topics covered include:
-the role ritual plays in bodybuilding
-having passion for anything you do
-knowing when you’re done
-bodybuilding habits in the real world
-taking responsibility for your life
-Joe’s goal as a promoter
-living in the moment
-Masters Pros getting the same respect as Open
-leaving a legacy
-progression for judges
-being patient to bring your best
-embarrassing your journey
-honesty is the best policy
-learn one thing every day

CONNECT WITH CELESTE:
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CONNECT WITH JOE:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe_pishkula/
Klash Series: https://theklash.com/

TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
4:30 ritual in bodybuilding
10:38 what drives Joe to his goals
20:04 fostering the champion mentality
28:15 bodybuilding impacting family life
35:58 what’s different about Joe and the Klash series
53:20 who are your best friends?
58:35 being in the right headspace
68:03 behind the scenes of being a judge
89:25 athletes taking feedback
80:10 what makes an athlete memorable
107:30 the value of organic conversations

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LAWNA DUNBAR; Life Experience & Endurance, Identity Outside of Bodybuilding, Lifetime Natural, Olympia Game Plan

10/14/2022

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Lawna Dunbar, who started competing in 2014. After taking 3 straight overalls, she competed at USA where she got last call outs. After a 6 year break from the stage, she continued her 1st place streak and the won her Pro Card at the 2021 Ben Weider Natural Pro Am. She then made her Pro debut at the Texas Pro, taking 5th place. Since then she has had a breakout debut season, all while earning her Bachelor degree and starting a new job! Lawna talks about her goals away from the stage and how her love for fitness has stayed constant through everything. Planning and routine have helped her be successful in going to school and competing. As an adapted physical education teacher, Lawna has found her passion helping children with special needs learn about fitness.

Lawna tells us about how she meet her husband and their journey in fitness together. Because their values are aligned, they are able to support each other in reaching gather goals. We hear how Lawna has approached her 2022 season and what she is doing to reach her goals.

Lawna and I have a great conversation. You do not want to miss this interview!

Topics covered include:
-taking time away from the stage
-background as a dancer
-routine and planning
-finishing grad school while competing
-working as an adapted PE teacher
-earning her Master’s degree
-having a husband who also competes
-being a lifetime natural athlete

CONNECT WITH CELESTE:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/
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CONNECT WITH LAWNA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_lawna/
TikTok: lawnadunbar_ifbbpro

TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
5:20 changes through her 2021 season after taking a break
9:50 changing habits during time away from the stage
13:50 day in the life and her new career
19:48 lessons learned from working with special needs population
23:30 meeting her husband through fitness
27:40 building their relationship and planning for children
32:50 prioritizing her competitive goals
40:00 what she wants people to take away from her journey
42:50 judges’ feedback and trying new things on stage
51:08 winning her Pro card at Ben Weider
57: advice for competitors

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KRISTIN WRIGHT; Appreciate Failure, Mental Waste, Dietitian's View, 'Always On'

10/7/2022

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Kristin Wright. She earned her BS in Dietetics from an ACEND accredited program. She coached people online to reach their fitness goals while learning how to have a healthy relationship with food. She has a long history of learning the hard way and feels it’s her duty to share what she's learned with others. She is also the mom of two, wild boys! She spent 4 years in the US Coast Guard and had been competing since 2016. She earned her Pro card at 2019 NPC National Championships.

We talk about the importance of not seeing other competitors, or women as a whole, as competition. Comparing yourself to others is caging yourself in. The freeing of that cage is what she hopes to can inspire!

Kristin and I go deep in this episode. You don’t want to miss it!

Topics covered include:
-changes after having a baby
-juggling competing and motherhood
-avoiding the comparison trap
-failure is the mother of success
-learning to rest and recover
-choosing foods in prep and improvement season
-the REAL prep feels
-reducing stress
-being in it for the long run
-studying dietetics
-relationship changes

CONNECT WITH CELESTE:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinwright_ifbbpro/

TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
2:53 getting into bodybuilding
7:19 struggles with identity as a mom
11:50 overcoming comparison and other mental drains
16:30 learning from failure
20:20 prioritizing rest and balance
25:40 choosing foods to use in macros
30:00 prep feels less talked about
35:40 approach to training
43:40 eating choices and lifestyle versus prep
55:34 experience in dietetics and coaching
62:45 evolution into current self
71:20 walking away from relationships
79:50 advice for competitors

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8th Annual Cuties Conquering the Stage Event Special Feature; Why You Need to Be There

10/5/2022

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro Shawn Hektor-Lewis, owner of Shawn's Couture Cuties. She has been making waves in the industry for years both as a competitor and a business owner! She is the queen of Hair, Makeup, Suits & Posing and the founder of Cuties Conquering the Stage. I’m excited to announces I’ll be speaking at the 2023 event! CCTS is in its 8th year and is the premier event for bikini, wellness, and figure competitors looking to improve in their competitive journey. Shawn tells us the care and effort that goes into planning the even and what is in store for those who attend the 2023 event!

Bodybuilding can be such an inclusive sport and Shawn is working to share knowledge and educate other competitors. You don’t want to miss this interview!

Topics covered include:
-Cuties Concerning the Stage event
-creating a women’s only event
-how opportunities have changed for women in the sport
-speaker lineup
-delving into the mental health aspect of competing
-different aspects of the event
-options for everyone
-building community in the industry
-how the event has evolved

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CONNECT WITH SHAWN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawncarla_ifbbpro/
Shawn’s Couture Cuties: https://www.instagram.com/shawnscouture/
CCTS tickets: https://cutiesconqueringthestage.shawnscouturecuties.com/ccts-ticket-registrations

TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
2:28 inside peek into Cuties Conquering the Stage
11:20 catering to each division at CCTS
18:25 topics and breakout sessions
21:10 excitement for this year
24:29 what to expect from the event
28:06 ticket options and goodie bags
33:00 being comfortable in your body in all seasons
34:30 creating an intimate and upscale event
46:00 words of advice for those nervous about coming
51:40 reserving your spot

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ERIN KAMM; Strategic Improvement Season, Balance, You Belong, Distinguishing Hunger, Travel Hacks

KAITLYN RAY; AOC Mentality, Pushing Calories Up, Inner Wonder Woman, Do What You Want

HEAD JUDGE & SHOW PROMOTER JOE PISHKULA; Happy Pursuit, Post-Show Blues for Promoters, No Can't just Consistency, Personal Responsibility

LAWNA DUNBAR; Life Experience & Endurance, Identity Outside of Bodybuilding, Lifetime Natural, Olympia Game Plan

KRISTIN WRIGHT; Appreciate Failure, Mental Waste, Dietitian's View, 'Always On'

8th Annual Cuties Conquering the Stage Event Special Feature; Why You Need to Be There

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