Confessions of a Bikini Pro
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast is the only place where IFBB bikini pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting.The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the every day gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities.All show notes, time stamps, links, and information can be found on this page, just search the athlete you want to listen to in the alphabetized categories section or keep scrolling. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast if you love it as much as we do so we can continue spreading the message to people worldwide! And be sure to follow @celestial_fit on instagram too for behind the scenes, sneak peeks, and more! Tag her and the guests in your posts and stories loving on the podcasts too!Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Episodes
- WHITNEY WISER SAVAGE
Today we are speaking with the founder of the first all female competition the Nashville fit show and the natural titans as well as a posing and prep coach, speaker, author, wife, and mother. She is a bikini Olympian with an incredible sto…
- JESSICA GONZALEZ
JESSICA GONZALEZ; All Hope No Expectations, Turning Pro and Graduating, Consider This Before Competing Background & Competitive Success Jessica Gonzalez And Celeste discussed IFBB BIKINI PRO Jessica's rapid rise in bikini bodybuilding and…
- ANDRIA BROWN- Fit Model Pro
Today's guest is Andria Brown, an IFBB Fit Model Pro, whose journey into bodybuilding is rooted in resilience, survival, and an unshakable belief that anything is possible. Originally from Roanoke, Virginia, she stepped out on her own at j…
- KYLA DICKERSON- Fit Model Pro
Celeste interviewed Kyla Dickerson, an IFBB fit model pro, coach, and posing specialist who has competed in 28 marathons and is redefining strength and confidence for women over 40 in bodybuilding. Kyla shared how her late mother instilled…
- KAYLA TRULUCK- Fit Model Pro
Celeste Rains-Turk interviewed newly crowned IFBB Fit Model Pro Kayla Truluck about her unique journey from bikini competition to becoming one of the first ten IFBB fit model pros. The conversation explored Kayla's competition experiences,…
- BROOKLYN GOODSELL- FIT MODEL; Mental Game of Transitioning To Fit Model, Postpartum Depression and Prep, Hormone Red Flags, Deeper Meanings
In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Fit Model Pro Brooklyn Goodsell, a mom and founder of Fierce Queen Fitness. She started competing in 2013 and competed on and off through 2017 before stepping away to have her son in 2018. She retur…
- KAMILIA WOOLSEY; Self-Doubt's Silver Lining, Making Your Kids Proud, Home Cleaning in St.George, Consistent Effort
In today's episode, I sit down with Kamilia Woosley, an IFBB Pro, business owner, and moto mom who opens up about the fast rise to her Pro card and the self-doubt that followed her every step of the way. After starting in 2023, stepping aw…
- MESHAYA KEATON; Facing the Fear, Scale Fluctuations, Pride in Progress, Resiliency through Injury
In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Meshaya Keaton, a natural competitor with a background in Exercise Science and Psychology. Meshaya has been competing since 2017 and earned her Pro card at North Americans in 2019. We talk about…
- MORGAN ELDRETT; PED Police Raid and Coming off of Enhancements, Identity Shift, Values Outside of Bodybuilding, Mindset Methods
In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Morgan Eldrett, host of the Mindset Lounge podcast and a coach who blends physique sport with mindset and high performance. Morgan started competing in 2022, earned her Pro card in 2023, and mad…
- NAOMI JORDAN; Navigating the Fear of Starting, To Continue to Compete or Not?, Spiritual Gifts, Dental Hygiene
In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Naomi Jordan, a registered dental hygienist who found bodybuilding as both a creative outlet and a space for personal growth. She began training in the gym around 2013, stepped on stage for the…
- SANDY ARAVE; Rodeo Mom to Masters Champion, Living through Grief, Don't Chase The Card, Say Yes More
In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Sandy Arave, a 55-year-old high school counselor whose path to bodybuilding success is anything but conventional. Sandy began competing in 2022 and earned her Pro card at North Americans in 2024…
- KATHRYN CAVANAGH; Overseas Travel, Make it Easy, When do you Become a Bodybuilder?, Posing Standards
In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Kathryn Cavanagh, a former primary school teacher who discovered bodybuilding, fell in love with the process, and eventually turned her passion for posing into a full-time career. After six year…
- AYSE MORGAN; Natural & Succeeding, Check Your Boxes, Environment Change, Prove it to Yourself
In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Ayse Morgan, a 22-year-old natural bikini competitor and coach with Pro Physiques. She stepped on stage for the first time at just 19 in 2023, earned her Pro card at 2024 USAs, and soon after ma…
- BELLA BOS; Prep without Sacrifice, College Life as a Competitor, Challenging Health Anxiety, Show Day Gone Wrong, Self-Belief
In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Bella Bos, a 23-year-old Canadian athlete who recently graduated from Queen's University and is now fully pursuing her bodybuilding and coaching career. Bella began competing in 2024, took a sho…
- TAYLOR CROWELL; Dead Last to Olympia, Humanize the Hard, Is it a Fluke?, Love your Evolution, Competitor Things
In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Taylor Crowell, an online coach, and all-around bodybuilding lover. She has spent the last several years learning, growing, and evolving through every phase of this sport — from the stage to the…
- MALLORY ENNIS; Bodybuilding and Family, Consistency over Perfection, Faith Always
In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Mallory Ennis — a mom, business owner, and women's online wellness coach with a powerful story of resilience and faith. Mallory began competing in 2014, stepping on stage 10–15 times in just two…
- RACHEL FARGANIS; Imposter Syndrome, Adjusting Schedule for Family Balance, Focal Myositis, Grit in Uncertainty
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Rachel Farganis, a 40-year-old mom of two, full-time professional photographer, who lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is a former D1 sprinter and high jumper. After dealing with a string of autoimmu…
- Confessions of a Fit Model Pro?! Big Announcement for 2026
This episode includes a HUGE announcement for 2026. I haven't shared this anywhere with anyone yet! I cannot wait for what's to come and figured I would throw in a little teaser from a mini off the cuff interview done with fit model pro Em…
- JESSICA MCLAUGHLIN; Christian Bodybuilder?, Maximize Natural Potential, Elevate your Posing, NY Jets Dancer, Go Touch Grass
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Jessica McLaughlin, an active duty officer in the U.S. Air Force and former NFL Cheerleader for the New York Jets. During the 2024 season, Jessica claimed three overall NPC titles and placed 5th at…
- SOPHIE EDWARDS; Wellness or Bikini?, Pose with the Pros in the Twin Cities, Coach Changes, Prepping in College, Take the Off-Season
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Sophie Edwards, who began her journey in 2023 competing in Wellness before switching to Bikini in her second show. After facing last callouts at NPC Nationals, Sophie committed to a long off season,…
- Featured 2025 Olympians
Find the episodes for each of the following 2025 Olympia Athletes at www.celestial.fit/podcast OR by searching their name and 'Confessions of a Bikini Pro' on google or your favorite streaming platform :) Iulia Baba (Romania) Jordan Branno…
- Q&A with Celeste; Answering your Questions
In this special Q&A episode, I'm answering the questions you submitted after my season wrapped up. I share my honest reflections on competing, future plans, and the lessons I've learned through bodybuilding and beyond. TOPICS COVERED -Cons…
- MAJA DAHMKE; Pro at 3rd Show Ever, First Improvement Season, Post-Win Blues, Finding your Spark Again
In this episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Maja Dahmke, a 24-year-old natural competitor from Germany, who turned Pro in her first season! With a background in gymnastics and years of consistent gym training, she only started her bodybuildi…
- EMMY SCHWARTZ; Almost Quitting to 5th at Pro Debut, Identity Outside of Competing, Eating Disorder Healed through Fitness, How to Keep Yourself in Check
In this episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Emmy Schwartz, a fitness and lifestyle coach, wife, fur mom, and the recent Ms USA. She started competing in 2017 as a form of therapy from a sever eating disorder and never looked back. She credit…
- MARISSA MCGEE; Didn't Want to Prep to Turning Pro, Loving Off-Season Living, No Perfection or Expectations, Raising Rabbits
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…
- BREE WILSON; Prep is Not As Serious as You Think, Binge Cycles, Be Happy Where you Are
In this episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Bree Wilson, who found bodybuilding in 2022 after meeting her now-husband, Jordan. Bree competed for the first time in 2023, where she won the overall in her debut show and, just six weeks later, stepp…
- FELICIA BOTELHO; 10 Year Road to Pro, Faith and Presence, Priorities
In this episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Felicia Botelho, who began competing in 2015 and earned her Pro card at the 2025 Universe in the Masters 35+ division. Outside of bodybuilding, Felicia works full time as a medical assistant at a derma…
- Practical Lessons For Your First, or Next, Competition
If you're getting ready to step on stage, this episode is for you. After 16 shows over 10 years, I've learned plenty of lessons—many the hard way—that can save you time, stress, and unnecessary headaches on show day. I'm sharing practical…
- LAUREN ADAMS; Narcissistic Abuse, Returning to the Stage, Prioritizing Yourself, Personal Boundaries
In today's episode, I sit down with three-time guest IFBB Pro Lauren Adams, founder of Ascend With Us , a brand focused on posing, glam, backstage prep, and physique coaching. Lauren began competing in 2014, earned her Pro card at USAs in…
- SABINA COSTEA; Never Trained to Professional Athlete, Food and Body Image Challenges, Law School & Competing, Immigrant Influence, Bikini Division Growth
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Sabina Costea, a 24-year-old law student based in Montreal, Canada. Raised by immigrant parents, Sabina learned early on the value of pursuing her passions and believing in what's possible through d…
- MICHELLE FERDINAND-JACQUES; How Natural Pros Qualify for the Olympia, Start Late, Competing through Loss
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Michelle Ferdinand-Jacques, a 43-year-old working mom of four, nurse practitioner, and founder of MLJ Aesthetics. Michelle began competing in June 2023 and quickly made her mark in the sport. She ea…
- CICILY PHILLIPS; Finding Balance, Post-Show Struggles, On-Stage Let Downs, Pro Experiences
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Cicily Phillips, who was born and raised in South Carolina and now lives just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Cicily works full-time as a Project Manager. She started competing in 2017 and earned her P…
- HEATHER BREWER; Active Military, Better Everyday, Bulimia and Bodybuilding, Take Ownership
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Heather Brewer, a United States Naval Academy graduate, former Division 1 swimmer, and Major in the United States Marine Corps. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and the oldest of eight siblings, Heather is…
- ZOEY ST. JOHN; Bodybuilding in Your 20's, Natural Red Head to Blonde, Giving Yourself Grace Post-Show
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Zoey St. John, a rising star and natural athlete who made her mark in the NPC before earning her Pro card. Zoey took the overall titles at the 2024 Natural Ohio and 2024 Northcoast Championships, an…
- MAHSA ROGERS; Let's Talk Post-Show, Don't Do This, To My 13 year old Self, Pain to Purpose & Purpose to Power, Love and Life after Loss
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Mahsa Rogers, personal trainer and posing coach at Rep Republic. Mahsa began competing in 2020 and earned her Pro card and the Overall Bikini title at the 2024 NPC Nationals. With eight shows under…
- Celeste's 2025 Season Review; Mental Health, Coaching Approach, Smoke & Mirrors of Bodybuilding
- MARISSA WILLMOTT; Competing with Grieving, Reality of Bodybuilding, Partying to Pregnant at 20 to Pro, Love After Abuse, Posing to be Judged
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Marissa Willmott, a proud mother, wife, and business owner of Empowered Athletics. Marissa began competing in 2017 and earned her Pro card at the 2019 Amateur Olympia. She made her Pro debut in 2020…
- JASMINE VIANA; Planning for Excellence, Using AI for Structure, Talk to Someone, No Timeline
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Jasmine Vania, an entrepreneur, luxury travel expert, and single mom of two. Raised in a military family and married to a Marine for 10 years, Jasmine is a proud supporter of the armed forces. As sh…
- MARISKA PRETORIUS; Body Image, Food Intentions, Abuse & Losing the Will to Live, Do the Division you Love
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Mariska Pretorius, who began competing in 2017 and earned her Pro card in 2019. Since then, she has competed all over the world in the Pro League. Based in South Africa, Mariska offers online traini…
- SARAH BORNEMISS; Faith through Challenges, Marathon Runner to Pro Bikini, Autism Awareness
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Sarah Bornemiss, a 42-year-old mom of two, business owner, and former marathon runner who started bodybuilding at age 47 as a bucket list goal. She earned her Pro card at the 2023 Masters Nationals…
- OLESYA SUN; Post-Partum to Pro, Give Extra on Stage, Posing Mindset, How Show Day Goes
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Olesya Sun, a former Ultra Music Festival dancer turned personal trainer, posing coach, and psychological and spiritual wellbeing coach. Olesya began competing in 2014, took her first shot at nation…
- KERIA ORSATTI; Don't Over Practice, Dealing with Doubt, Anxiety Management, Ready to Push
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Keria Orsatti, who earned her Pro card at 2024 NPC Universe after just three national shows. Keria began competing in 2021 and brings an athletic background in tennis, softball, and dance. Keria sha…
- ALYSSA FRIETCHEN; Dance it Out, Managing Expectations, Food Relationship, Full Focus on Feedback
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Alyssa Frietchen, who earned her Pro card at 2024 Nationals after just over a year of competing. Currently in her offseason and planning for her Pro debut this fall, Alyssa shares how she quickly fe…
- KYLEE SOLOMON; Privilege to Prep, Overcoming Life Hardships, When to Rest, Will I Still Want This?
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Kylee Solomon, a Tampa-based competitor originally from Jacksonville, Florida. Kylee started competing in 2020 and earned her Pro card at 2023 USA's—at just her third show ever! We talk about her ev…
- BRITTANY SCHREMPP; Family Management, Mom Guilt, Farming, Remove Rigidity
In today's episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Brittany Schrempp, a mom, stepmom, wife, business owner, and former 3x All-American middle-distance runner from small-town Nebraska. She began competing in 2020 and earned her Pro card at the 2024 N…
- [REPLAY] VANIA AUGUSTE; Stage Walk Tips, High School Teacher Life, Improve & Show Up
Today's episode is a replay of my interview with our current Ms. Bikini International, IFBB Pro Vania Auguste. This episode first aired on December 31, 2021. Listen in today to hear Vania's journey from when she first started competing in…
- KIRSTY BENTLEY; Stronger Body = Strong Mind, Navigating Joy & Grief PostPartum, Pregnancy Training, Pro Card Perspective
In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Bikini Pro Kirsty Bentley, a coach and former WBFF Pro who began her competitive journey in 2016. After transitioning to the NPC and IFBB, she earned her Pro card by placing first at the 2024 Britis…
- MARIA GIESEY; 1 Point From Pro, Feedback is your Focus, Health Season, Self-Worth, Marriage & Sport
In today's episode, I sit down with IFBB Bikini Pro Maria Giesey, a Coach with Pro Physique and Account Coordinator for a healthcare recruiting company. Maria started competing in 2019 and after 15 shows, she earned her Pro card at the 202…