Confessions of a Bikini Pro

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk, has an EPIC discussion with this absolute boss of a woman, owner of Team Pulse, Santa Cruz Sports Nutrition and Santa Cruz power fitness, a dental hygienist, a mother, and a top 10 competitor at both the Olympia and the Arnold Classic.  She just competed at the Olympia and Legion Sports Festival which qualified her for the  Arnold, Camile Periat! Tune in to hea...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk speaks with, Manuella Kelbaugh, a Brazilian and American fit mom. Looking to inspire and help women reach their fitness and health goals.  ​Tune in to hear how Manuella went pro at her second competition by enjoying the process more, learn about how she struggled after having her daughter, what she does everyday to make herself a priority as a parent (especially...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk speaks with Katie Kerner, previously known as Katie Miller, a personal trainer specializing in 8 week online programs and who has been competing for 7 years. Tune in to hear how Katie stuck it out for 13 national shows before earning her pro card, how she changed her relationship with food, the way she views progress in off season, how she stays only 7 pounds ab...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk speaks with new IFBB Pro, Denby Cogert about how she dealt with injury while on prep, her approach to raising kids while competing in a sport that involves critiquing the body and some lifestyle extremes, being in the medical field and understanding how healthy competing is, enjoying social situations, and finding internal validation. FOR SHOW NOTES AND TO CONNE...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk speaks with 4x Bikini Olympian 5x IFBB champion, coach, sponsored athlete, and aspiring gym owner, Breena Martinez. Breena opens up about her thoughts on girls switching coaches/teams, how she preps her mind for the Olympia and how it is different than other pro shows, the reason she wants to open up a boutique gym just for women, her different approach to coach...

In this insight filled episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk picks trainer, athlete, and nutritional science student, Kaylie Fountain's brain on what it was like to earn pro card/move through amateur days so quickly, becoming sponsored by well-known/loved companies, the impact of earning her pro card on her business, and the reasoning for staying conditioned even in the off season.   Tune in to hear ab...

In this fun and energized episode, Celeste Rains-Turk speaks with Amber J Callahan, a woman who overcame anorexia, has a passion for fashion, beauty, & art with her bachelor's degree in fashion design who has grown in the fitness industry as a professional bikini athlete who has stepped on the prestigious Arnold Stage 2x, fitness model, and EdgeSupps sponsored athlete.   Tune in to hear about why...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk, speaks with Bishop Green, 25 year old pro, single mom, and full time personal trainer who lives in Maryland and got into bodybuilding after having her daughter.  She is an advocate for speaking up about the demons she faces daily. Tune in to this episode to hear how she channels her inner cheetah before stepping on stage, the way she preps for a show, how the m...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk brings on a mother of 2, coach, singer, actress, and human resources professional from the Bay Area who earned her procard at her first national show at the age of 43 in 2016, Charina Baker.  Charina discusses her childhood and adolescence, growing up in a third world country with her mother for a role model and support.  Charina goes into the importance of her...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk speaks with Tara Grier, a competitor who earned her pro card after only doing two shows. She was a gymnast for years then found passion in the gym! So she used her love for the lifestyle and became a pro bodybuilder with the help of her boyfriend as her coach. Tara Grier now serves Orange County as a trainer and posing coach.    Tune in to hear all about what it...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk talks with Anh Vu, a competitor who has been competing since 2016 who stepped on the stage 10 times with 4 of those times being a national show before earning her pro card in 2017 at USA's. She has worked in the supplement industry for 6 years and is currently working with Global Formulas while being a full time communications student.    Tune in to hear how Anh...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk talks all about Entrepreneurship, business building, and pursuing our passions with 24/7 Mom, Barbara Kris Ludwig, ex- aerospace engineer turned designer and CEO of Black Active Wear.    Barbara shares why she left her steady paycheck to pursue her dreams, how she approaches life without a 'Plan B' and the confidence required to go ALL in for your goals.     She...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk talks to Heather Mcallister, Founder of FlavoredPBCo and nutritionist with a passion for fitness who has been diagnosed with autoimmune disorder and thyroid disease. She is a wife to a police officer and mother who has been through years of depression, anorexia, binge eating, weight gain, and even infertility.  She made her health a priority, practiced her educa...

In this episode, Celeste speaks with, Dr. Jessica Wilson, a full time veterinarian who has residency in dentistry and oral surgery and is currently practicing end of life care and hospice in orange county, CA Tune in to hear about what inspired her to start bodybuilding and her key building blocks to putting on more size and muscle and staying inspired to keep competing after getting last call-out...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk speaks with Geri Berger, Team Elite warriors head coach and seasoned competitor who consistently places top 5 in pro bikini and has graced the Arnolds Classic Australia stage and the Olympia.  She is the regional general manager and partner of Island Club & Spa, a high end luxury fitness club and spa in Honolulu, Hawaii and as an IFBB bikini pro, she continues t...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk talks to Michelle Hurst, a kickass athlete who has been competing since 2012, retired from her silicon valley corporate job at 40 years old to pursue her passions in fitness representing the total package as  a certified personal trainer, runner,  1st degree blackbelt in Mixed Martial Arts, sponsored global formulas athlete all while being  co-owner and Bikini H...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk talks to Kate Abate, who has so much knowledge in the realms of philosophy, health, and self-improvement. She is a transformation consultant who loves positive energy and has a deep passion for eldercare and fitness.  This is a woman who faces adversities everyday and always shares beautiful insights from the heart.  She shares her greatest philosophy muses, ins...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk talks to Marie Rios, a total firecracker who has been competing for 6 years, just made her pro debut and has her eyes on the Olympia stage.  Marie shares what it was like being backstage with the more seasoned pros for the first time, why/how she stays so fit and consistent in the off season, and how competing has impacted her marriage.  For Show Notes and to Co...

In this episode, Celeste Rains-Turk talks to Riley Worth, a very busy IFBB pro who is a biology major with a pre-med emphasis who is also currently finishing up her Nursing program before beginning her job in labor and delivery next month. Riley shares why she deleted her Instagram under the social pressures and the disconnection to the present moment which matters most to her.    She talks about...

This episode, Celeste Rains-Turk and Tamara Haddad dive deep into the post show rebound, weight gain, and the mental toughness required to make it through these challenges.  Tamara is an incredible coach, trainer, model, and teammate… she is a 2x Olympian and one hell of a competitor who has graced the most prestigious stages in the world since earning her pro card in 2013. She shares her vulnerab...