Not Just A Bikini Girl

Making your money go further in 2023… In the current climate, many people are worrying about finances so I thought I would do this episode to cover some of the tips and tricks I have tried and tested over the years to make competing more budget friendly. Content includes Budgeting for shows Tips for where to save money The KOMPAK Club Buddying up Choosing shows wisely Resources Competing Budget Pl...

The last of the Olympia 2022 analysis series with the wrap up of Ms Olympia and Women’s Physique. These are really interesting categories to look at the analytics for and one thing that stands out is that the focus is very much on the physique itself. Tune in to hear some interesting trends in terms of hair styles, suits and jewellery. In collaboration with KOMPAK | #1 competing store www.kompak.s...

Olympia 2022 Fitness and Figure analysis! Covering both the figure and fitness categories together as there were some really interesting similarities to dive into. What we love about these classes is that the athletes seem to go with the styles they love. In collaboration with KOMPAK | #1 competing store www.kompak.store NEW! Let me introduce you to the KOMPAK club, the best investment you will ma...

Next up….the wellness category. There are some very interesting trends from this Olympia in terms of hair style and colour in this category. Listen to hear the details as well as more analysis around the bikini, jewellery and shoes. In collaboration with KOMPAK | #1 competing store www.kompak.store NEW! Let me introduce you to the KOMPAK club, the best investment you will make in your competing jo...

Want the low down of The 2022 Olympia? We have got you covered and first up is bikini. In this episode we cover the trends in terms of stage looks, hair, bikini and heels. Keep your eyes peeled for episodes covering wellness, figure, fitness, women’s physique and Miss Olympia….all dropping this week! In collaboration with KOMPAK | #1 competing store www.kompak.store NEW! Let me introduce you to th...

Approaching Christmas and Off Season can provoke anxiety in a lot of competitors. In this episode I cover my thoughts about how I approach it, how to think about the longevity of your competing career, intuitive eating as well as tackling you food fears/food relationship head on. I really hope you all have an amazing festive season. Thank you as always for all your support this year as always. Eve...

IFBB Pro and KOMPAK athlete Kerry Sexton joins me for a catch up. It has been a while since Kerry has been on the podcast so it was great to speak more about her journey after gaining her pro card. Content includes Smear tests Competing in Japan 34 week prep Bouncing back Amateur vs pro league Coming dead last in her pro debut If you don’t do well should you quit? Experimenting with looks over pla...

Nadia, one of our newest KOMPAK Athletes joins me this week to talk to me about being a dark horse, being happy in your skin in all seasons/weights as well learning to believe in yourself. Hope you guys enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed recording it. Content includes Feeling GOOD post show Prepping for 10 months The prep toolkit Diet breaks Being coached by partner pros and cons When you don’t l...

I hope this one makes you stop, think and reflect. This is one of the episodes that makes me remember why I do this podcast. Thank you Keeley for being so open and honest in this episode. Content includes Reality of International show Dealing with horrid news during prep When things don’t go your way Not letting emotions dictate actions Talking about your personal stuff online & depression How...

Anna joins me this week to talk through her journey to becoming an IFBB pro as well as receiving and taking feedback on board and her goals for the future. Content Includes Taking feedback on board to improve! Whole package vs physique feedback Asking for feedback Make up talk Experiences competing in different countries What type of person is Anna in improvement season? Goals for the pro stage Do...

A competing mother and daughter….whatt!! This is honestly so cute and we would love to see more families doing this. It was great to chat to Victoria and Amber and here more about their competing journeys.   Content includes There 2022 competing season 1 mother, 2 competing daughter Victoria’s (mum’s) competing journey Why don’t more mums compete? The impact of influence Practising your posin...

Your new PCA Pro Jess Garrington joins me to delve in to her competing journey, past present and future. Jess encapsulates Not Just A Bikini Girl vibes in this episode where we cover not only the essential bikini girl topics but also her work life outside bodybuilding and planning her upcoming wedding. Content includes Getting in your own head Work life The pick n mix chronicles Overcoming barrier...

This week’s episode covers the answers to the questions you submitted all around the topic of offseason. Content includes Post show binges, how to get back on track Last time I cried Meditation, do I mediate? Explaining the post show process to loved ones My biggest fear Favourite podcast guest this year For more episodes on the topic of offseason scroll back to last years episodes where I covered...

Bikini Bite or Bikini Bum Tape…How do you know which one to use? How do you apply it? and where should you and shouldn’t you use it? Don’t worry we have got all these questions covered in this week’s short episode. Useful Links https://www.kompak.store/all-backstage/bikini-bum-super-strong-fashion-tape https://www.kompak.store/all-backstage/bikini-bite For feedback, guests suggestions or just to s...

Have you got pale skin and can never seem to get your tan dark enough? Then this is the episode for you. We talk through a quick tip to ensure you get a great tan every time. Useful Links Base Coat - https://www.kompak.store/tanning/pro-tan-overnight-competition-color-base-coat Tanning blogs - https://www.kompak.store/blog/2021/10/17/doing-your-own-tan https://www.kompak.store/blog/doing-your-own-...

Toni and I covered A LOT of ground in this episode. From being a master’s competitor and a mum to eating disorders to dealing with trauma. There really is something in here for everyone. Content includes Being a mum and deciding to compete Stage posing & confidence Toni’s competing journey Feeling embarrassed on stage Loss of identity being a mum Feeling the guilt of competing as a parent Summ...

Your future self will thank you for listening to this one! Peak week can be stressful enough without leaving things to the last minute. In this episode we cover the things you can do to ease that peak week fluster! Content includes Show day lists How to stay organised Appointment times Back up shoes and jewellery Useful Links Show Day List - https://www.kompak.store/blog/show-day-list-what-to-pack...

Welcome to the 200th episode! Just over 5 years ago I recorded the first episode and I could of never envisaged this is where we would be right now. I have spent this episode with the roles reversed and Holly interviewing me with all your questions. I was a nervous wreck recording that first episode and hated the sound of my own voice. I thought why would anyone listen to me anyway. But that first...

Just grab any old exfoliator right?! …. wrong! If you want to make sure your tan goes on smoothly come show day you want to be using tried and tested products. In this short episode I explain the difference between Get Buffed and Tough Stuff as well as what to do with back to back shows. Content includes When to use GB When to use tough stuff Can you use one for all uses? When to start using them...

Monika has become well known for her pre show treatments, with many competitor’s showing off their crazy post treatment results. It was great to get Monika on to hear more about who she is as a person, how she got to where she is now, as well as what goes on behind the scene. Content includes Her own competing journey Her story from university, hustling to get by then her incredible story to where...

Char has been relentless in her pursuit of an IFBB Pro card which eventually paid off. But who was Char before she got into competing and how did she end up here? Content Includes Life before competing Char’s competing journey Expectations going into shows Back to back shows Being a coach while competing at the same time Being a vegetarian Keeping shows quiet Char’s daily routine Turning pro Futur...

Sam has won her PCA Pro card and IFBB Pro card in two season of competing! Sam joins us to talk to us about her journey so far as well as that iconic yellow bikini look. Content includes Who was Sam before competing How she got into competing Changing up show day looks Competing journey Friends & family support AO Portugal & Pro Card Win Progression in short off seasons What is next Sam’s...

Lucy Edwards won her IFBB Pro Card in her first year competing in her second show, just one year after having a beautiful baby girl. We delve into what really goes on behind the gram with Lucy competing journey so far and plans for the future. Content includes Dealing with stress What has REALLY has gone on behind the gram Lack of confidence Lucy before competing Competing history What has been he...

Bikini competitor and KOMPAK athlete Alice Tobin joins me to talk me through taking a 2 year off season and the challenges this brings, including gauging progress and wanting to stay relevant. Alice is now on prep for her 2022 season and we cannot wait to see her look this year. Content includes Comparing to other girls and how Alice has avoided that so far this year Committing to doing a 2 year o...

Wellness athlete Mia Blair has had two very successful seasons and has won her ticket to go to the GBO Atlas in Texas this December. Along with this has come the pressure of ‘pro card pending’. We have a in depth chat about this pressure. Content includes How Mia got into competing Different experiences at different shows/federations Prepping with her partner Hair styling issues Enjoying the amate...