In today’s episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Marissa Willmott, a proud mother, wife, and business owner of Empowered Athletics. Marissa began competing in 2017 and earned her Pro card at the 2019 Amateur Olympia. She made her Pro debut in 2020 at the Tahoe Pro, then took a break in 2021 to prioritize her mental health before returning to the stage in 2022. After another extended break, she came back in 2024 with a new coach and is now preparing for the 2025 season.

Marissa is the head posing coach for Glam Girl and leads Empowered Athletics, where she helps women conquer their fear of food through macro-based coaching. Her mission is to empower women through fitness, mindset, and consistency.

TOPICS COVERED

-Starting her fitness journey as a new single mom

-Satisfying her competitive spirit

-Knowing when to take a break

-Having a growth mindset

-Finding your identity

-Consistency over motivation

-Being a coach and posing mentor

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

6:30 competing when you aren’t mentally in it

12:50 avoiding burnout

18:40 grief and the loss of a parent

25:25 finding fitness as healing

34:00 being a lifelong athlete

36:45 life after bodybuilding

44:53 consistency over motivation

47:33 having a blended family

52:30 being a young mom

60:22 empowering others

62:10 posing advice

69:16 staying mentally focused backstage

74:00 meeting the criteria

77:35 competing during covid

85:14 advice for competitors

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In today’s episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Jasmine Vania, an entrepreneur, luxury travel expert, and single mom of two. Raised in a military family and married to a Marine for 10 years, Jasmine is a proud supporter of the armed forces. As she juggles motherhood, business, and competing, Jasmine shares how she stays grounded through discipline, determination, and a commitment to excellence.

We talk about the importance of mental health, having a strong support system, and prioritizing self-care alongside the hustle. Jasmine opens up about the challenges of traveling on prep, advocating for therapy, and the value of choosing the right coach. She also shares how tools like ChatGPT help her streamline meal planning and why she believes pushing your limits can unlock growth.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation full of real-life wisdom and motivation to pursue your goals with purpose.

TOPICS COVERED

-Mental health is just as important as physical health,

-Pushing limits

-Having a support system

-Self-care is just as vital as the hustle

-traveling while on prep

-choosing the right coach

-advocating for therapy

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:33 what it means to be excellent

5:34 managing life and competing

12:29 a love for travel

15:34 incorporating a love for food with competing

18:43 using ChatGPT for meal planning

24:32 growing up as a military brat

26:10 finding bodybuilding

29:25 the road to Pro

34:28 confidence on stage

43:08 competing as a Pro

45:22 supporting her mental health

51:45 working on feedback

55:57 advice for competitors

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In today’s episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Mariska Pretorius, who began competing in 2017 and earned her Pro card in 2019. Since then, she has competed all over the world in the Pro League. Based in South Africa, Mariska offers online training, nutrition, and posing services to clients around the globe.

We talk about the highs and lows of her journey, including managing illness, overcoming relationship challenges, and learning to grow through image struggles. Mariska shares her mindset as a competitor, the importance of a solid support system, and how finding the right coach has made all the difference. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, self-worth, and the drive to keep pushing forward.

TOPICS COVERED

-Dealing with illness

-Relationship challenges with bodybuilding

-Image issues and personal growth

-Choosing the right coach

-Bodybuilding mindset

-Having a support system

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:30 finding bodybuilding

9:36 learning from improvement season

15:36 focusing on nutrition for growth

22:55 removing foods to change cravings

30:00 cooking during prep

32:05 the importance of routine

37:37 life outside of bodybuilding

43:47 leaving an unhealthy relationship

56:35 giving your all

62:22 competing internationally

65:55 choosing the right division

77:17 advice for competitors

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