In this episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Marissa McGee, who discovered bodybuilding after her boyfriend (now husband) randomly signed up for a show in 2021. What started as curiosity quickly became passion, and after coaching herself for her first year, Marissa began working with coach Matt Greggo. In 2025, she earned her Pro card at Universe, taking first place. Alongside her bodybuilding journey, Marissa works full time as a service rep in healthcare while building a coaching business with her husband.

Marissa's story is one of dedication, balance, and building confidence both on and off the stage.

TOPICS COVERED

-How Marissa found bodybuilding and what hooked her

-The importance of taking prep day by day

-Learning to trust your coach

-Training and lifting with a spouse

-Navigating body image and growth seasons

-The support of having family at shows

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

4:18 journey to pro

11:45 improving between shows

17:44 offseason growth

25:00 balancing prep and off season

34:15 celebrate your process

36:55 deciding to work with a coach

43:30 competing at national shows

47:20 balancing conditioning and muscle

50:05 changes in bikini & gaining confidence

56:25 planning a Pro debut

59:46 having a coaching business

68:29 raising rabbits

75:30 advice for competitors

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