Cakes and Kickbacks

In Part 1 of our Wellness posing breakdown, we’re getting into what it really takes to present your physique with confidence on stage.

We cover why posing matters just as much as conditioning, when to start practicing, quarter turns, transitions, walking and stage presence, eye contact, confidence, presenting your glutes, quads, waist and overall shape, common posing mistakes, overposing, what judges are evaluating, posing while fatigued, choosing a routine that fits your physique, finding your best angles, and posing in heels.

And we’re not done yet. 👀

In Episode 3, we’ll finish up the remaining posing topics, then dive right into our next conversation.

Because building the physique is only part of the job — you still have to know how to present it.

Season 2 is officially here! 🎙️

We’re kicking things off with a full catch-up on everything that’s happened since August—from birthday celebrations and Jamaica Independence weekend to Aruba, Dallas, HYROX, bodybuilding shows, Yorton, and watching the Olympia together from afar.

We’re also giving you a preview of what to expect this season, including new segments, fresh conversations, and a few surprise guests along the way.

Consider this your official Season 2 reunion episode. We’ve got a lot to catch up on—and even more coming next.

In Part 2 of Ready or Rushing?, we finish the conversation about what it really means to be ready for the stage.

We talk about the danger of rushing a comeback, what true readiness actually looks like, and how to plan multiple shows strategically without running your body—or your season—into the ground.

We also get into why choosing the right timeline matters more than choosing a sentimental show date, and when stacking shows makes sense versus when it’s time to call the season.

The question we leave you with:

Are you choosing the stage because you’re ready… or because you’re afraid to wait?

🎙️ Audio Disclaimer: The first few minutes of this episode may sound a little different. We realized Kat’s microphone wasn’t recording, so her voice will sound more distant until the audio switches over. Thanks for sticking with us, it gets much better!

⚠️ Content Advisory: This episode briefly includes a story involving childbirth and a description of blood. If you’re sensitive to graphic medical or birth-related discussions, please keep this in mind while listening.

Just because you miss the stage doesn’t always mean you’re ready to step back on it.

In Part 1, we’re talking about the difference between wanting to compete and actually being ready, how to evaluate your physical progress, and the mental readiness it takes to commit to another prep.

If you’ve ever questioned your comeback timeline or wondered whether to wait or jump back in, this episode is for you.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dive into life outside of bodybuilding, the dangers of rushing a comeback, what being “truly ready” looks like, and how to strategically plan your competition season.

We’re continuing our audience Q&A and sharing more of our personal bodybuilding journeys.

In this episode, we talk about how long we’ve been lifting, when we discovered the Wellness division, what made us realize it was the right category for us, and our best advice for building Wellness legs and glutes.

We also answer questions about post-leg-day meals, raising kids around the sport, and whether any of our children have plans to follow in our footsteps.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a Wellness physique, this episode is for you.

Episode 8 goes beyond the physique.

We’re answering more questions - we’re talking about competing after kids, navigating body changes, whether we really track macros and weigh our food, how much protein is too much, and what truly separates women who are physically ready for the stage from those who are mentally prepared.

Because the biggest transformations don’t just happen in your body, they happen in your mindset.

Everyone loves to talk about prep season, stage photos, and getting lean.

But what happens after?

In this episode, we’re diving into the reality of improvement season—the phase nobody talks about enough. We discuss the mental challenge of intentionally gaining weight, letting go of stage conditioning, and learning to see food and training as tools for growth instead of just fat loss.

We also share our experiences with body image, trusting the process, shifting from a shrinking mindset to a building mindset, and why improvement season is often where the real transformation happens.

If you’ve ever struggled with the scale going up, felt uncomfortable in your off-season body, or questioned whether the process was working, this conversation is for you.

Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t getting lean—it’s believing you’re allowed to grow.

Episode 6 gets REAL 🎙️🍑

This week, we’re talking about the side of bodybuilding and fitness people don’t always post online.

We get into:

✨ wanting to quit bodybuilding and what kept us going

✨ the reality of being “locked in” and saying no to certain events or gatherings

✨ taking time off and navigating your way back mentally & physically

✨ the organizations and shows that stood out most in our experience

✨ and the moment we truly decided to LOCK IN for ourselves

This episode is honest, relatable, and a reminder that discipline isn’t always perfect, it’s a choice you keep making over and over again.

Tap in with Cakes & Kickbacks 🎙️

For this episode, we’re handing the mic to YOU 🎙️

We went back to the questions our community asked when we first launched, and we’re answering them all. From building glutes that actually grow 🍑, to staying consistent, balancing motherhood, relationships, and life outside the gym, nothing is off limits.

We’re getting real about bodybuilding, mindset, discipline, and what it actually takes to stay locked in while still living your life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or trying to find balance, this one’s for you.

The obsession with glutes (“cakes” 👀)

• ​Genetics vs work (what’s real vs social media)
• ​Why some people grow faster than others
• ​Training mistakes women make
• ​Timeline expectations (REALISTIC timelines)
• ​Your personal glute journeys

Everybody wants cakes, but nobody talks about the YEARS it takes to build them.

Today Affirmation - “My results will reflect my discipline, not someone else’s genetics.”