Bikini Things

On this episode of the podcast Laura records solo and describes some of the big changes in her life, as well as her 2022 plans. You won’t want to miss this one! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode! You can follow the podcast on Instagram at @bikinithings and follow Laura and her clients at @laura_ifbbpro and @moreathletics

On this episode of the podcast, Laura sits down with IFBB Bikini Pro Cory Hageman. Based in Los Angeles, Cory is in nursing school and is also an online prep coach. She earned her pro card in 2021 at Jr USAs, also winning the overall! Cory then went on to place top 5 in several pro shows that same year! Cory is currently prepping herself for her 2022 season, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Get in touch with Cory here:

IG: @cory_fit

www.coryfit.com

On this episode of the podcast, Laura sits down with Board Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jay Calvert. Dr. Calvert has offices in both Newport Beach, CA and Beverly Hills, CA and also co-hosts his own podcast the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery podcast. This is a great episode for anyone considering cosmetic surgery in the future, you won’t want to miss it! Want to find out more about Dr. Calvert?

https://www.drcalvert.com

Newport Beach, CA Office (1617 Westcliff Dr Suite 202, Newport Beach, CA 92660)

Tel: 949-644-2858

Beverly Hills, CA Office (465 N Roxbury Dr Suite 1001, Beverly Hills, CA 90210)

Tel: 310-777-8800

Check out the Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery podcast on all major podcast platforms!

In this episode, Laura catches up with IFBB Bikini Pro Mahsa Akbarimehr! Mahsa is the first ever Persian IFBB Bikini Pro, pro champion, and competed in the prestigious Arnold Sports Competition in 2020. You won’t want to miss this episode! Check out Mahsa’s links and info here:

IG: @Mahsa_ifbbpro
Email: [email protected]
Website relaunch is under work - Getfitwithmahsa.com
Sponsors:
Supplements @globalformulas
Suit @toxicangelzbikinis
Heels&jewlery @theshoefairy_

In this episode of the podcast, Laura sits down with IFBB Classic Physique Pro & CEO of Precision Elite Will Sage! Will talks about his journey competing in seven national shows to finally come away with a pro card in 2019! Will then went on to place top 5 in both his pro Men’s Physique and pro Classic Physique debuts. His athletes, particularly his bikini athletes, had an exceptional year and not by accident. Will details his approach to training, coaching female athletes and the importance of reverse dieting. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Check out his coaching services through Precision Elite here:

https://teamprecisionelite.com/

On this episode of the podcast Laura sits down with 2x Bikini Olympian and online coach Lucia Malavaze. Lucia, originally from Brazil, is an amazing athlete with a strong mindset and show stopping posing routine! She is an online coach, and posing coach, and is currently just a few days away from one of the most prestigious competitions in bodybuilding, the Arnold Classic! Check out Lucia’s sponsors and discount codes below! You can follow her on Instagram at @Luciamalavazepro

Body by O

Angel Competition Bikinis “LuciaM”

SteelFit “Lucia10”

Familia FarmaDr

Lift Tech Fitness

ProTan “Lucia10”

Blackstone Labs “LuciaMalavazePro”

In this episode of Bikini Things, Laura records a solo episode reviewing 6 examples that indicate it might be time to take a break from prepping for shows, and times she should have considered taking breaks herself. You won’t want to miss this one! From the episode, here are some notes on show costs (specifically for bikini/wellness competitors:

• NPC card - $135 required to enter any NPC show, good for 1 calendar year.

• Show registration ~$150-175 per class (e.g. novice and open would each have a separate registration fee). This will vary by event producer and location.

• Hotel & travel costs - varies based on locations and number of nights needed.

• Tanning ~$120-170 per show, less if you use the ProTan DIY kit

• Hair & Makeup - Professionally done may be ~$200-$300 you could also do it yourself (if you can do dramatic/stage makeup and hair looks on yourself) or have a friend do it if you know someone that can do stage makeup/hair.

• Stage Bikini/Suit - up to $400-700+ if you purchase a new custom suit. Would be less if you borrow or rent a suit, center stage rentals is a good rental company you can check out on IG @center_stage_rentals

• Competition heels ~$40-$120

• Stage jewelry $40-$80 (could also borrow)

• Clip in hair extensions $40-$200 (essentially required unless your hair covers your entire back) sewn in extensions can cost ~hundreds every 4-8 weeks to maintain.

• Profession Stage Photos (optional purchase on show day) ~$80-$120

• Coaching ~$200-650/month

• Supplements - $100-$200/month depending on what your coach recommends

On this week’s episode, Laura sits down with queen of the bikini podcasts, Celeste Rains-Turk, host of the popular Confessions of a Bikini Pro podcast! Celeste not only has a bachelors degree in psychology, but also a masters in clinical mental health, and when she is not interview bikini pros she is a coach helping women build more than just a body! Celeste focuses her coaching on building positive relationships with food and their bodies, which is so important particularly for competitors. Check out everything Celeste does at the link below! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Catch us on Instagram at @bikini_things.

Celestial Fit

In this episode, Laura sits down with IFBB Bikini Pro, 2021 Olympian, Body by O Teammate & fellow plant/dog mom Ariel Barley! Ariel, originally from San Diego, and life long athlete won an incredible FIVE overalls in her short time as an NPC athlete. She turned pro at Jr. Nationals in June 2021, and qualified for Olympia at her second pro show just one month later! Ariel is a proponent of meditation and mental strength and her recommendations for resources on those topics are listed below as well as all of her discount codes! Don’t forget to give us a 5 star rating, give us a review and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss another episode! Catch us on Instagram at @Bikini_Things and DM us your questions & episode requests!

Link for Headspace meditation app- https://www.headspace.com/

Book on meditation- Practicing Mindfulness by Mathew Sockolov

The Power of Now, link here

Ariel’s Discount Codes:

Toxic Angelz Bikinis - Code Ariel

Professor Nutz - Code Ariel10

All that glitters gems - Code ATGG-ariel

Projectad.Me - Code ariel10

Top America Usa - Code ariel15

On this episode of the podcast Laura does a quick solo episode to talk about strategies for managing the and making the most of holidays whether you are on or off prep! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss another episode!