Marisela Taylor, IFBB Bikini professional shares her personal journey to becoming a pro, her relationship with her husband who is also an IFBB professional, and her feelings about seeing her father in 2020 for the first time in her life. Marisela also shares her experiences in the service, competing, and how her dedication has assisted her in achieving her goals. Marisela dives into different food plans and macros and shares how her children's support keeps her motivated. Listen to learn more ab...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce you to Lauren Dannenmiller and Kyle Burns, the founders of Cosmic Bodies. These industry experts have built a reputation for their exceptional coaching and unwavering commitment to their clients. Throughout the episode, we explore the journey of Cosmic Bodies in the bodybuilding industry and the valuable lessons they have learned along the way. They share their passion for meeting new people and attending shows, which they consider one of the best th...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min
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Jan 10, 2023•4 min
Liliana Sakhanova is here with us today all the way from Sweden! She's the first international coach on the Fit Body Fusion team and she has a passion for bodybuilding and is a phenomenal athlete. We're talking about health obstacles and how to navigate them on your journey to success. [4:00] Bikini Hack [8:12] Moving from Russia to Sweden [10:16] Where her fitness journey began [14:17] What being a Pro means to her [18:08] Swedish gym culture [19:15] Her journey to the Pro's [23:36] Her health ...
Jan 03, 2023•59 min
IFBB Bikini Professional Marissa Willmott is a mother, wife, and full-time lifestyle and competition prep coach. Her competitive nature was cultivated at a young age from racing motocross to holding the title of watermelon-eating champion of Shasta for multiple years in a row. As an extremist, Marissa shares the struggles she has with finding the balance between real life and prep routine. Our conversation gives an unfiltered, candid look at things like post-show weight gain, the ugly side of co...
Dec 27, 2022•56 min
Kasie Rodriguez is a wife, mother of two teenagers, online bikini, posing and lifestyle coach, and IFBB Bikini Professional. A lifelong athlete, Kasie competed in her first bikini show four years ago and has since implemented it into her everyday life. She shares with us how the sport has affected her children, what the National circuit is really like, how to take criticism from judges, and why it is important for her to stay all natural. Sponsorship: Leave a review on your podcast app or/and se...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 6 min
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Dec 20, 2022•20 min
When life throws everything at you, how do you respond? From a young age, Erin Kamm dealt with adversity and at times, felt like there she may not make it to the next day. Erin has had an inspiring journey, from wrestling with a severe eating disorder for 15 years, to competing in 18 bodybuilding shows before becoming an IFBB Bikini Professional, and now coaching for Fit Body Fusion. She joins me today to share her journey and the ups and downs to where she is today. Sponsorship: Leave a review ...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min
If you are looking to be motivated in your fitness journey then this is the episode for you! Kaylin Long is a 32-year-old IFBB bikini professional from Denver, Colorado. She is also a yoga teacher, real estate agent, and cocktail waitress. Kaylin has been competing for five years and earned her pro card in 2020 at the USA Championships. She is so grateful for how fitness has transformed her life and helped her develop a strong mindset and overcome her health challenges and she is more driven tha...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min
The Bikini Diaries Podcast is giving back for another year !!! Tune in to hear how you can win the Bikini Diaries Podcast Sponsorship ! Good luck to you !!! Sponsorship: Leave a review on your podcast app or/and send us an email to BikiniDiariesPodcast@gmail.com letting us know how the podcast has helped you on your journey and what you would like to do with the sponsorship money ! ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links...
Dec 01, 2022•7 min
Former figure athlete, Marie-Eve Duchesneau put in three years of work to cut from her muscular physique to her award-winning IFBB Pro body. With the help of her support system, coach, and friendly competition, Marie-Eve earned her Bikini Pro Card at the 2021 Vancouver show. Weeks away from the Olympia, she shares how she has been prepping for the biggest show in the world. Here's what you'll hear: [5:00] Bikini Hack [9:55] What is it about bodybuilding that made you want to take competing serio...
Nov 29, 2022•46 min
IFBB Pro, Erin Gales, was recently diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and autism. She shares an honest conversation about how she overcame suicidal thoughts, bounced back from being laid off from a successful corporate career, and found a love for bodybuilding in the middle of it all. Erin is currently the Head of Brand Partnerships for a health and wellness travel company and is using her bikini stage and corporate role to raise awareness for neurodivergent individuals. Here's what you'll hear: [3:09] B...
Nov 22, 2022•51 min
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Nov 22, 2022•14 min
Kiki McClellan is a full-time bodybuilding coach and competitor. She earned her Pro card after three years of competing in the 2020 NPC Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Kiki fell in love with fitness in college. Feeling confined by her sports management degree program, she ditched her corporate aspirations and in true trailblazer fashion, began to pursue her passions in bodybuilding. She now coaches athletes to be confident, courageous, and to speak up for themselves. Sometimes all it takes is a s...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 6 min
As a new mom with a big goal, Brittany Shulman gives us a sneak peek into how she stepped back on stage 11 months after giving birth. Her journey back to the stage was by no means easy. She shares how she navigated having an infant in the house, working through postpartum emotions, and finding a rhythm with breastfeeding while in a deficit. Since her return to the stage in 2020, Brittany has since competed in multiple shows and, apart from expectations, claimed her Pro Card at Ben Weider Natural...
Nov 08, 2022•58 min
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Nov 08, 2022•7 min
If you are making the decision to stay an all-natural athlete or dive into the world of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), this is the episode for you. Ann Marie Lawrence turned pro, all-natural, in 2019 and has continued competing as a natural athlete. She gives us the inside scoop on the obstacles, advantages, and disadvantages she has experienced as a natural athlete and shares why she decided to stay natural. We also discuss how she began her online business and what she is doing now to tra...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Some say that to be successful in the sport, you have to eat, sleep, and breathe competing. While this approach will produce results, you can also be successful if competing is your hobby that doesn't consume every aspect of your life. Allex Granger is an example of just that. Allex's lifelong goal of becoming an IFBB Bikini professional was inspired by her mom, who went pro as an NGA bodybuilder. Allex began her competitive journey in 2019 and went pro at NPC Universe in July 2021. She accompli...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min
What is confirmatio bias and how can we use this to help create stronger more positive mindsets ? Listen up! You are going to want to hear this.
Oct 25, 2022•9 min
You might think that significant life changes like divorce and going from being a stay-at-home mom to an ICU nurse, nurse practitioner, and a student would flip your life upside down, but not Janine Herrera. Janine stumbled into the world of bodybuilding shortly after her divorce as a way to focus on herself, rebuild her identity, and challenge herself. Janine turned pro at her third show, where she earned two pro cards, and has since won three pro shows. Janine is now thriving in all aspects of...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Hope Castelli has always known that she wanted to be a Bikini competitor. Her self-doubt and struggle with an eating disorder as a teenager kept her from competing for many years, but didn't keep her from training. She began training when she was only 15 years old. She made the decision to start competing in 2019 and earned her pro card in 2020. In our conversation, Hope opens up about her eating disorder, shares how she manifested her pro card, and discusses the advances she has made with her c...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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Oct 11, 2022•9 min
She's a mom, vegan, wife, and bikini pro, and she does all of these things exceptionally well. Niccole Guggia entered the world of bodybuilding in 2018 after experiencing health-related issues that eventually led her to a plant-based diet. She earned her pro card at her first national show in 2020, took home first place in her pro masters class in 2021, and has already met all of the goals she set for herself in 2022. I am so excited for you to hear all about her journey, the importance of a spi...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min
If you feel like you have a lot going on right now, this is the episode for you. Jessica Miller is a fitness coach, mama, and real estate assistant. She has been able to successfully breastfeed, raise two kids as a single mom, and navigate a divorce while also being a top competitor. I know you'll be inspired by her drive and ability to balance every aspect of her life in a way that allows her to achieve her goals without sacrificing her family. Here's what you'll hear: [4:00] Bikini Hack [11:00...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 1 min
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Sep 27, 2022•16 min
She's 24 years old, a lifestyle coach on the Bair Aesthetics team, and she earned her pro card in the 4th show she competed in. Meg D'Ginto is an all-natural superstar. I can't wait for you to hear her secrets to living a balanced life and enjoying the journey while striving to achieve her goals. Here's what you'll hear: [4:00] Bikini Hack [8:00] Who is your support system? [9:00] What was it like for your mother when you first started competing? [10:00] What sports did you play growing up? [10:...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr
If you're looking to be inspired, this is episode is for you. Our guest went from last call-outs at NPC Universe to winning three pro cards, three overall titles, and two pro shows only two weeks later. She preaches our core message of never giving up on your dreams and in this episode, she shares all the steps she took to achieve pro status. Trish Lloyd is originally from Toledo, Ohio and now lives in Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK. She has been competing since 2018 and has traveled all around the wor...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 22 min
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Sep 13, 2022•7 min
Liana Giannamore first experienced the world of bodybuilding through her parents, who both were competitors. She began her own bodybuilding journey in 2018 and turned pro in 2020. After turning pro, she took a two-year improvement season to transform her physique so that she could hang with the big dogs before making her pro debut. Her improvement season was a success despite the challenges she faced in her personal life and she is now on track to being able to compete at The Olympia. I can't wa...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Lizzie Martinez is an IFBB Bikini Pro, a Personal Trainer, and owner of Sun City Athletic Club in El Paso, TX. Her passion for fitness has led her to help others become more fit and healthy individuals. As a personal trainer, Lizzie has been blessed to help hundreds of women attain their dream bodies. She aims to educate women about how to work a gym, eat right, and feel comfortable and confident in their skin. Lizzie first stepped on stage as a pageant contestant, but she has never looked back ...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min
