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For EP 28 we had the privilege of chatting to IFBB Bikini Pro and your 2022 Miss Bikini Olympia, Maureen Blanquisco. 

To put it plainly, this was a dream come true for Grace and Jade. Maureen won the prestigious @mrolympia in 2022 and is your reigning champ and Miss Bikini Olympia and she graciously took some time to sit down with us both to share her journey.

In this episode Maureen covers:

- Her background, life before competing and what and who exposed her to the sport;
- Her competitive accolades and journey, turning pro, competing at the pro level and her journey to the Olympia stage;
- Her culture, mindset and life experiences and how they have shaped the athlete she is today;
- Life on and off season, how she manages both, her approach to achieving a balance that suits her;
- The secret weapon to becoming Miss Bikini Olympia;
- Training protocols for both off season and prep, how she approaches both;
- Obstacles she may have faced, how she deals with adversity or negativity within the sport;
- Her future goals, following her success at the Olympia, what’s next, when is she prepping, what’s her priority over the next few years;
- Advice for competitors wanting to compete at the highest level…

And so much more.

Maureen embodies all that a champion is. Her humility, tenacity, can do attitude and kindness shon through and above all else, her passion lies not only within this sport but in sharing information that will help others love the sport, just as much as she does.

We probably won’t stop listening to this one ourselves.

Grab a notepad, and take note. This is how to become a champion.

You can find Maureen at @maureenblanquisco.pro and follow her journey on YouTube and TikTok!

Make sure you keep up with the podcast on social media for previews and details about upcoming guest speakers.

Instagram: @thebackstagebikinipodcast
Host: @jadeleahegarty

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube and Amazon Music.