Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Emily Reber from Memphis, Tennessee. Emily started competing in 2019 and earned her Pro card at 2024 Junior Nationals. She graduated with her MBA in 2021 & moved to Pensacola, FL where she currently works as a medical sales rep & online coach! She grew up in a fitness-forward family and knew she wanted to be a professional bodybuilder since she was 5. Emily is passionate about this sport, her professional career, and using her God-given skills to bring light to those around her!

TOPICS COVERED

-planning her pro card

-surviving an abusive marriage

-building discipline

-planning to grow

-trusting your coach

-the choice behind PEDs

-having open conversations

-offering quarterly webinars

-doing things that scare you

-check in with your friends

-being hard to kill

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

4:18 being interested in bodybuilding from a very young age

7:38 the importance of her faith

9:30 being a cross country and track athlete

13:55 expectations in her first prep

16:40 how her journey has evolved

23:25 to use PEDs or not

36:32 building relationships as a coach

41:09 no Plan B

43:47 coaching runners and bodybuilders

54:39 building mental toughness

56:46 getting out of an abusive marriage

88:15 realizing you don’t have to settle

90:00 checking in with you friends

96:29 fitness in her healing journey

100:53 advice for competitors

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Kaley Houdyshell. After moving to California in 2015 with little to no experience in bodybuilding, she fell in love after her first show and went on to earn my pro card at Universe in 2019 placing first. She is a bikini, wellness, an posing coach and is building her team. She wants to empower other ladies to find their inner confidence and be that beam a light! Kaley is currently planning her return to stage after 3 years away!

TOPICS COVERED

-advocating against bullying

-using toxic experiences to grow

-from fashion model to bodybuilding

-visualization and meditation

-prioritizing yourself

-learning to set boundaries

-being a former runway model

-transitioning careers

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_4_peachass/

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:06 developing a passion for bodybuilding

9:25 learning about yourself

16:25 planning a season

20:00 how training has changed

23:50 prioritizing yourself

27:58 working against bullying

36:53 life changes over the past three years

47:45 choosing relationships

56:15 entering a new season

62:10 how modeling influences her posing & coaching

70:00 transitioning careers

76:01 advice for competitors

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Liliana Sakhanova, born in Kazakhstan, who moved to Sweden from Russia by at the age of 9. Before bodybuilding, she was a ballet dancer and figure skater. She is a full time online coach and posing coach who helps competitors and lifestyle clients to achieve their goals. She stated her bodybuilding journey in the IFBB Elite

and won Swedish Nationals in 2019, earning her Pro card in 2021 in Finland after only four shows! She made her Pro debut in 2022 in Las Vegas.

TOPICS COVERED

-dealing with pressure

-overcoming self-doubt

-navigating mental health

-differences in prep and improvement season

-looking for challenges

-bodybuilding a a lifestyle

-being a coach and posing coach

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liliana.sakhanova_ifbbpro/

Coaching instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shapebylilly/

Link coaching inquiries https://form.jotform.com/232492694397370

Posing bookings: https://calendly.com/shapebyls

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:50 navigating changes in placements

8:38 navigating mental health

18:20 building a support system

25:15 how dance and figure skating play into bodybuilding

29:28 working on judges’ feedback

33:45 returning to lifting after surgery

45:25 goals for the future

50:02 busy preps

57:49 becoming a full time coach

60:54 different federations

66:05 competing in Europe versus USA

73:06 handling international travel to compete

77:38 judging in Europe versus USA

80:21 advice for competitors

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Ashley Kaltwasser. With 50 IFBB Pro wins, she is the most winning Pro of all time and has won the title of Ms. Bikini Olympia three times, which is also a record. She also placed second at the 2024 Olympia, 10 years after winning her first title as a rookie Olympian! Ashley is also a coach for Team Elite Physique and it the co-host of Bikini and the Brain podcast. She travels the world competing and giving seminars, always giving back to the sport!

TOPICS COVERED

-the competitive spirit

-competing frequently

-in it for the long haul

-applying judges feedback

-maintaining gratitude while being competitive

-changing up your look

-staying stoic

-building posing confidence

-doing your “best”

-balancing personal life and career

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

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:00 journey to tardigrade

7:58 navigating the naysayers

11:14 favorite era of bikini

13:48 longevity in the sport

18:18 what meaning really means

21:50 judges’ expectations

25:17 early days of competing

28:17 being vulnerable and relatable

35:44 doing what works for you

41:45 what is actually a sacrifice?

44:56 building posing confidence

47:10 what contributes to growth

50:16 listener questions

58:46 building a legacy

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On today’s episode, I’d like to take a minute to reflect on this year in podcasting and talk about what’s in the future for 2025. There have been so many changes over the past year for me, both personally and professionally, I’m excited for what is in store in the new year!

TOPICS COVERED

-spotlighting women in bodybuilding

-upcoming changes

-setting achievable goals

-expanding my reach

-speaking and traveling

-sharing a range of stories

-prioritizing your relationship with food

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

2:04 goals for the future

5:18 saying thank you

7:12 how we think and speak

10:25 suggestions for athletes and topics

12:00 upcoming prep episode

13:35 holiday offer

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Bree Burton, a mother, wife, & business owner. She is a licensed massage therapist, NASM certified personal trainer & NASM physique & bodybuilding coach, who also offers posing. She first started competing in 2021 and earned her Pro card at her 9th show and first national show at 2023 USAs. After taking a long improvement season, she is looking ahead to her Pro debut in 2025!

TOPICS COVERED

-being self-coached

-dealing with emotions from a first prep to now

-Sasha Fierce moment

-her husband almost dying after her Pro card win

-Is it me or is it prep?

-balancing your physique

-helping women have more confidence

-bodybuilding and motherhood

-bootcamps for competitors

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

Website: www.breezefitcpt.com

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:38 deciding to go for a Pro card

7:13 show day disaster

17:30 growth from almost losing her husband

24:43 her relationship with her husband

31:31 getting married after prep

37:24 working on feedback from USAs

41:08 previous athletic experience

43:58 learning about the body

45:40 being inspired to help other women

51:09 balancing competing, working, motherhood

56:17 goals for the future

63:05 advice for competitors

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Stephanie Ortiz a 38-year-old mom and dog mom.

She’s a health & fitness coach passionate about inspiring and empowering women through health, fitness, and self-love. She started competing in 2023 where she won her class at her first show, qualifying for her first national show. She then earned her Pro card at 2024 NPC Universe in Masters 35+. She and her husband own an online clothing store for bodybuilding athletes and enthusiasts called Muscle Strong PR.

TOPICS COVERED

-her competition season

-goals in sport

-food intolerances, IBS and FODMAP diet

-mindset for prep and improvement season

-feelings around improvement season body

-creating relationships

-competing as a natural athlete

-perfecting your posing

-the Pro mindset

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

Muscle Strong: https://www.instagram.com/musclestrong_pr/

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

4:30 fixing your mindset

11:40 working on yourself

14:42 prep versus improvement season

20:00 enjoyment of competing

25:28 having a supportive partner

29:16 plans as a business owner

34:15 taking care of yourself

37:53 becoming a mom

42:05 competing with IBS

53:53 evolving over the season

68:55 the Pro mindset

84:50 advice for competitors

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Carrie Gallic, a coach, gym owner, posing coach and mom of 6! Fitness has been an integral part of her life since childhood. After nurturing that passion for decades, she turned my focus toward competing after her 5th child. In 2021, I reached her ultimate goal by winning her Pro Card with a Masters’ victory in Pittsburgh! She is a woman of faith, fitness, fashion and beautiful aesthetics. She has been a licensed aesthetician sense 2007.

TOPICS COVERED

-her start in competing

-life challenges that led her to bodybuilding

-struggles with drugs and alcohol

-being a woman of faith

-being a mom a six

-teaching kids nutrition

-serving women

-competing in different divisions

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

DNA Glute Lab: https://www.instagram.com/dna_glute_lab/

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:09 her childhood and its influence on her fitness

14:27 leaning into her faith

22:33 importance of family

27:02 balancing bodybuilding and motherhood

36:35 owning a gym & building community

41:39 journey to pro

49:16 feedback from judges

57:04 love as an action

61:57 advice for competitors

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