Kalene is 25 years old and lives in Houston Texas. She started competing in 2016 and received her pro card in 2019 at NPC Nationals. Kalene went pro after only two shows which is not common in the bodybuilding industry. She has a hunger for self fulfillment.

After her first year competing, she took 3 years off to live life. She began to realize that the life she was living wasn't a life she wanted so she came back to the stage. She had to let go of some relationships and completely change her mindset. 

Her journey led her to manifestation and personal development. With manifestation Kalene uses the skill of speaking her goals into existence as if she has already achieved them so she can accomplish her goals. She goes into more detail of how she does this in the episode and how it has helped her in her career.

Key Takeaways

Take it as a lesson, not a loss

No one changes unless they want to change

Everyday is a learning opportunity

Subconscious journal

Picture yourself as the only one competing that day

Don't lose yourself in the process

Kalene Beeman

Instagram:  @kalenenicole_ifbbpro

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In this episode I go over 8 helpful tools to help you have a successful Thanksgiving. Often times, the hardest thing to have is balance on Thanksgiving and a lot of food fear appears during this time. However,  this is where we learn the most about ourselves. Try these tools and let me know how they help you over the holiday !

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Maya is 26 years old and lives in San Francisco California. She is an account supervisor for a pharmaceutical agency. She started competing in 2018. She received her procard in Las Vegas of 2019.

Maya wasn’t a very confident person growing up. She wasn’t always in the best shape and it wasn’t until she was introduced to training and nutrition in college that her life really started to change. She instantly fell in love with bodybuilding and one year later received her pro card. Maya continues to struggle with self confidence today, but she shares how having self confidence changed her placement.

Her rookie season is every bikini girl’s fantasy. She competed in 10 shows with multiple second place placements which helped her to qualify for the 2020 Olympia

Furthermore, In this episode maya shares with us how amazing her coach is and what she has learned from her. On her journey to receiving her pro card Maya had an intense battle to bring a very balanced physique resulting in her eating up to 3000 calories just to fill out. Because of her resiliency she was able to accomplish this and so much more. Sit back, relax and enjoy the story of Maya Astabie

Key Takeaways

You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do

People will remember how you make them feel

It's hard to beat someone who never gives up

Make your ations back up your ambitions

There isn’t  perfect coach, but there's a perfect coach for you

Interview your coach

If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far, go together

Take all your photos in natural lighting

Maya Astabie

Instagram: @maya_ifbbpro

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This podcast episode was highly requested and I truly believe this will help you to overcome your self doubt. Doing exercises like this will help you create awareness around what's holding you back and exactly what you can do to change your thinking to excel !

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Marissa is 27 years old and lives in Clearwater, Florida. She has been competing for 4 years and received her pro card at Jr Nationals in Chicago. Marissa is a lifelong athlete and has such a drive that keeps her going. She fell in love with sports since she was a young girl and has been an athlete since she was 3 years old.

In the podcast she shares with us about how her childhood dreams took a turn and led her to the wonderful sport of bodybuilding. In doing so she was able to fulfill her dreams of becoming a professional athlete. For her first show she had to lose quite a bit of weight. 46 pounds. Marissa shares with us what caused her to put on the weight and how she was able to lose the weight and prepare for her show.

Marissa has a very strong mindset. In the episode she will share the tools and books she reads to build a stronger mindset and develop mental toughness.

Key Takeaways

Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, You're right

Love to hate it, Hate to love it

Sharing makes people feel like they are not alone

Become a lifetime learner 

Never compromise your own health and wellbeing 

Have faith in your own ability

Marissa Bell

Instagram : @ifbbpro_marissabell

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Kaley is 31 from St. Louis Missouri. She is an event manager for a large hotel chain. Shes been competing since 2015 and received her pro card in 2019 at the NPC universe.

Growing up Kaley was severely bullied when she entered highschool. This time in her life was devastating, but Kaley overcame this. To her surprise bullying has returned, but in the sport. Kaley and I dive in to talk about bullying in not only her teen years but in recent events within the industry.

She also shares her journey to her pro card and her experience as a professional. She has developed significantly in the sport and has such a positive outlook on her growth. Does being obsessed in the sport help you or hinder you? Hear what Kaley has to say in this episode.

Furthermore, with the help of her coach and a very positive mindset she didn't let this year with covid stand in her way. Kaley shares all the obstacles she overcame this year.

Key Takeaways

Confidence has no competition

Focus on yourself and be confident in your strengths

Lift everyone up

Don’t beat yourself up

Give yourself time

Be certain and confident 

Kaley Houdyshell

@fit_4_peachass

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Turning Pro At My First Nationals at 40

Belinda is from Arizona, she is 42 years old and is a program manager for a utility company. Belinda made it to pro status very quickly. She turned pro in her first national show, North Americans, which is very rare to do. 

In this episode Belinda shares her journey to obtaining her pro card and the methods her and her coach used that worked. This year in 2020 was a whirlwind. Belinda prepped without a gym, using a set of dumbbells and coming out of a shoulder injury. However, she didn't let the limitations of covid hold her back to beating her last package.

Find out how she placed in her last show and what her goals are going forward in the IFBB. Belinda is a good example that age is truly just a number, as she continues to thrive on stage in her 40s living her dreams. 

Key Takeaways:

-NO PAIN, NO GAIN

-Try to get in front of the national judges

-Trust the process

-Never let anything stand in your way

-Count your blessings

-Be prepared to take time

Belinda Rivera Instagram: @buzybel_ifbbpro

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Ashlyn Brown is originally from Texas and currently lives in Arizona with her husband. She is 28 years old and is a coach with FitBody Fusion. She has been competing since 2015 and received her procard in 2018 in Miami Nationals. After taking a year off, she  began her pro season in August of 2019.

Her husband played a huge role in Ashlyn’s start to competing. He taught her a lot about the sport, nutrition, and training. In this episode Ashlyn shares what she learned from him and gives great information on how she trains in the gym to get effective results. She shares with us her top pro secrets to keeping a tight core and building muscle.

Furthermore, Ashlyn shares with us her experience over quarantine and how she was able to prep during these unexpected times. Her hard work definitely paid off, because she is officially qualified for the Olympia 2020. Tune in to hear her story of how she was able to make her dreams a reality.

Key Takeaways

• Engage your muscles
• Practice Proper form, this may require you to drop the weight
• Stay consistent 
• Waist Training helps with mind and muscle connection to keep those abs tight which benefits you while you are posing.
• Do more research
• If you have an unhealthy relationship with food, start with focusing on finding a regimen before deciding to compete.

Ashlyn Brown

Instagram : @ab_bikinifit

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Liana Martinez is 29 years old. Her and her fiance own two health clubs in New Jersey. She also does online training and is a clothing brand owner. Growing up Liana played basketball, cross country, and softball.

She has been competing for 6 years and has so much to share about how she evolved in the sport. She actually coached herself through most of her journey. Liana says "I've had two coaches. I took what I learned and continued to grow after that doing it myself"

Her husband was a huge inspiration and mentor during her growth. Liana coached herself to getting her pro card and is now coaching herself in the pro circuit. She shares about how she tracks progress and makes changes to her nutrition and training. She also shares with us about he 2020 year, chasing points to make it the Olympia.

Key Takeaways

• Never feel like you should be ahead or youre falling behind, everything comes right on time.
• Throw away the scale
• You don’t need anybody but yourself
• When you have a coach, you listen, you learn, and you ask questions
• Save your meal plans
• Sometimes when you switch things up, the judges forget who you are
• You're the only one who is holding you back from anything you want to accomplish

Liana Martinez

Instagram: @ifbbpro_miniboss

Website: lianamartinez.com 

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In this episode I take you through 5 minutes of guided meditation ! I hope you enjoy relaxing and finding clarity in your mission for success.

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