A very special, off schedule episode for a very special person: the first new coach for Refined Strength, Jessica Best.

Jess and I have been good friends and until exactly a year ago, we were coworkers at our now former company. We've both grown a lot since then, and many stars have aligned that brought us to this big step for both of us. Listen for all the details and the "why" behind this move, from both of our perspectives.

@rachelsedwickifbb

@jessica.e.best

@refined.strength.coaching

Jess IS taking on clients--if you'd like to work with either of us, apply on www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com

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Matt and Destin are the owners of Sculpt Birmingham in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. They discuss their experiences in the fitness industry, the challenges they've faced, and the lessons they've learned and how simply being yourself and owning everything about who you are and your mission is the best pathway to success in business. They emphasize the importance of customer service, transparency, and perseverance in running a successful gym. We highlight the need for continuous learning, pushing boundaries, and finding passion in what you do.

Where to find today’s guest:

IG: @matthewfosterfitness @theglamglutes @sculptbham

Website: www.sculptbham.com

Follow & engage with me:

www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Discount Codes:

Core Nutritionals Supplements: RACHEL gets you 20% off

KHCustoms Posing & Stage Suits: RACHELS

Cured Nutrition: RACHELS (15% off)

Synergistic Labs: REFINED

Jawku Massage Guns: RACHELS

Meg Santa Barbara is taking no shit on her way to her Wellness Pro Debut—After going pro in figure in 2018, briefly switching to WPD, taking a year off of bodybuilding to going all in on her goals of switching to wellness despite what the reddit crusaders have to say—she is a great representation of staying in your lane with blinders on, eyes on the dream, enjoying the process. In this episode we talked a lot about the various pieces of this journey, with the main theme being taking care of one’s mental health and identity as a bodybuilder. Functional health, mental health, physical health, all matter pretty equally when it comes to reaching elite level goals, and a coach that understands this will always add more value to their clients’ lives than those who choose only to focus on winning at all costs.

Follow & Engage with Meg:

IG: @dr.meg_scoobyhealth

Reach out to Meghan for Coaching (functional, competitive, & consultations) here

https://scoobyhealth.com/pages/meghansantabarbara

Follow & engage with me:

www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Discount Codes:

Core Nutritionals Supplements: RACHEL gets you 20% off

KHCustoms Posing & Stage Suits: RACHELS

Cured Nutrition: RACHELS (15% off)

Synergistic Labs: REFINED

Jawku Massage Guns: RACHELS

Brittney is a bodybuilding & lifestyle coach with Tomanek Trained as well as a competitive athlete currently transitioning into the Wellness Division. If you know Brittney, you know she takes up space with her big personality and strong sense of self. In this episode we talked about what our respective journeys have looked like over the years in finding our purpose and becoming who we are today. We discuss the importance of alignment and finding joy in the bodybuilding journey, and delve into the power of self-love, the ability to set boundaries, and the importance of asking for help in order to level up and truly grow.

Follow & Engage with Britt:

IG: @brittneyjusticee

Reach out to Brittney for Coaching here:

https://tomanektrained.com/full-coaching-services-w-brittney-apply/

The man, the myth, the legend: Dynamite D AKA David DeMesquita, owner and head coach of DeMesquita Nutrition. David is well known in our industry as not just an elite level bodybuilding coach of olympians, but an exceptional functional health coach and all around good person. We had a great time talking about the art of peaking and the nuances that come with peaking bikini athletes vs open bodybuilders, the benefits of micr0dosing, the power of slowing down to be present, even in our fast-paced, high stakes world, and much more.

Follow & engage with me:

www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Where to find today’s guest:

IG: @dynamite_d @demesquitanutrition

Youtube: David DeMesquita

Discount Codes:

Core Nutritionals Supplements: RACHEL gets you 20% off

KHCustoms Posing & Stage Suits: RACHELS

Cured Nutrition: RACHELS (15% off)

Synergistic Labs: REFINED

Jawku Massage Guns: RACHELS

Eleni Polites is an IFBB WPD and Figure pro and a good friend of mine made through the connected world of bodybuilding. She's also an Occupational therapist specializing in neck, shoulder and arm/hand therapy. She's based in the greater Seattle area but holds the value of helping anyone and everyone she can, from wherever she is, however she can.

On this episode we spoke about how her journey in bodybuilding & turning pro and her professional career in OT has shaped her into the person she is today, leading her to create the relationships she has with other athletes and ultimately a side hustle of bodywork to improve athletic performance. Listen for wisdom on developing a growth mindset, resilience through setbacks, and a long-term vision and belief in yourself as a person and as an athlete.

Follow & engage with me:

www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Where to find today’s guest:

IG: @epolites9

Discount Codes:

Core Nutritionals Supplements: RACHEL gets you 20% off

KHCustoms Posing & Stage Suits: RACHELS

Cured Nutrition: RACHELS (15% off)

Synergistic Labs: REFINED

Jawku Massage Guns: RACHELS

How do you choose the perfect combination of fabric color, crystal color & placement, design, connectors, and cut when it comes to your stage suit? How do you know you'll fit perfectly into the suit you order?

I got to have a great talk to owner of KHCustoms Krista Haynes about all things stage suits, as well as learn more about her business and origin story. In this episode you'll learn about the timeline of ordering a custom suit, the work that goes into it, and everything else to take into consideration when it comes to looking your best on stage in accordance with your budget and design ideas.

Order your KHCustoms stage suit, posing suit, beach bikini, or stage accessories here: https://www.khcustoms.com/

Use code RACHELS for a discount!

Find today's guest:

@khcustoms

@krista.haynes

Follow & engage with me:

www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Discount Codes:

Core Nutritionals Supplements: RACHEL

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Cured Nutrition: RACHELS

Synergistic Labs: REFINED

Jawku Massage Guns: RACHELS

This week I got to sit down with a very close friend i've known for years and been through a lot with--Danielle Rainwater. Danielle is an online coach and personal trainer based out of the greater Seattle area. She's a pillar in her community when it comes to posing, show guidance, building inner and outer strength, and just being a positive light in the bodybuilding and health coaching world. We talked about a lot in this episode, but everything came back to the importance of having a strong "why" or purpose behind everything you're doing or set out to do, as well as being patient and intentional in the pursuit of what you want.

Follow & engage with me:

www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Where to find today’s guest:

@daniellerainwater

Discount Codes:

Core Nutritionals Supplements: RACHEL gets you 20% off

KHCustoms Posing & Stage Suits: RACHELS

Cured Nutrition: RACHELS (15% off)

Synergistic Labs: REFINED

Jawku Massage Guns: RACHELS

Corey Lindner is a master trainer of competitive bodybuilders of all divisions, but in recent years has started to specialize more in female divisions such as bikini, wellness and figure. He takes his vast knowledge of training principles paired with his passion and intricate understanding of judging criteria and has made a name for himself among the industry's best prep coaches who now trust him to take over their athletes training when more specific training needs need to be met. Corey lives and trains full time in Idaho, but also does remote training programming for clients all over the world. In this episode we talk about the nuances of Pro Bikini at the highest level, what its like working with so many different coaches, and how he found himself in this unique niche.

Follow & engage with me:

www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Where to find today’s guest:

@corey_lindner

Discount Codes:

Core Nutritionals Supplements: RACHEL gets you 20% off

KHCustoms Posing & Stage Suits: RACHELS

Cured Nutrition: RACHELS (15% off)

Synergistic Labs: REFINED

Jawku Massage Guns: RACHELS

I've known Huyen (AKA Emmy) and John Person from the PNW bodybuilding circuit and I've come to really respect them so much as bodybuilders and business owners over the years. I've watched them grow so beautifully as competitors as well as leaders within their businesses so I am excited to have them on the Refined Strength podcast. On this episode we talk about how their relationship works so well with multiple businesses, kids in a blended family and competing on the pro and amateur circuit, as well as Emmy's rise in the IFBB this year.

The power couple coaches competitors and lifestyle clients both locally and remote, and they recently opened a gym in Buckley, Washington. Where to find today’s guests:

@huyenperson_ifbbpro

@johnwperson

Team Website

Team IG: @teamnextlevelwa

Gym IG: @irontherapywa

Follow & engage with me:

www.refinedstrengthcoaching.com

IG: @rachelsedwickifbb & @refined.strength.coaching

Discount Codes:

Core Nutritionals Supplements: RACHEL gets you 20% off

KHCustoms Posing & Stage Suits: RACHELS

Cured Nutrition: RACHELS (15% off)

Synergistic Labs: REFINED

Jawku Massage Guns: RACHELS