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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KATE ORARA; Relationship Work, Priorities, 14 Years of Competing & Lessons Learned
Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPTToday I speak with IFBB Pro Kate Orara, a full-time Partner Development Manager for a point of sale solutions manufacturer. She is married to her high school sweetheart and is a mom of 2. She also works as the sales manager for Boss Bodies. Her first competition in bodybuilding was in 2008 in figure. Once the bikini division was created, she switch and turned pro at NPC Universe in July 2021. Before turning Pro, she competed in 10 national level shows starting in 2015 earning more last callouts than first.
Kate shares her experience as a mother and how she prioritizes her family, even as a bikini Pro and full-time professional. She talks about the times when she considered stopping competing and why she decided to keep going.
Her goal is to prove to herself as well as others that competing can enhance your life and NOT take it over. It IS possible to have balance.
Topics covered include:
-dealing with rebounds post-show
-Blinders on. Execute. Finish
-being a mom of teenagers
-balancing life with bodybuilding
-having faith in her journey
-deciding not to give up
-goals as a Pro
-staying focused in improvement season
-tips for eating out
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
7:03 posting on social media
12:20 balancing bodybuilding with family life and work
17:28 prioritizing her marriage
25:54 working full-time
29:55 importance of faith in her journey
34:00 the importance of a social influence
36:30 thinking about giving up
41:42 lessons learned through bodybuilding
54:38 comparing past improvement seasons to current one
60:00 going through the “ugly” stage
66:01 taking responsibility for yourself
69:48 feedback after Pro debut
75:45 advice for competitors
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