Not Just A Bikini Girl

Ever wondered what it takes from a mindset perspective to turn pro, and BE a pro? Phoebes goal this year is to get to the Olympia stage, and the work that goes behind that journey requires a certain type of athlete and mindset. An interesting episode for those looking to succeed long-term in the sport and gain a better understanding and insight into what it takes. Phoebe Hagan is no stranger to th...

A different type of episode today, just before recording - after nearly 2 years - I stepped back into an online posing lesson with IFBB Bikini Champion Charlotte Pickstock going through IFBB, NPC, 2 Bros Bikini style posing and choreography. We talk through what I learnt in that session, my own insecurities and weaknesses as a competitor both mentally and physically which might help you which what...

Katie Da Silva is a bikini competitor with passion for fashion, fitness and horses! Her career is a fun mix of working with brands via her Instagram, online coaching, AND working alongside me with KOMPAK. We delve into her competing past, what she’s learnt and we chat all things fashion, lifestyle and business too! Enjoy x CONNECT with Katie here: https://www.instagram.com/katiedasilvaa/ In collab...

Rosie Tarbuck is both a bikini competitor and NHS doctor currently working on the frontline. She shares her honest thoughts on why she switched to bikini, what her life is like right now, and much more. Also on this episode, you get to hear a little snippet of our dog mum voices ;) NB this was recorded the beginning of April Content Includes: what her role entails how it’s changed due to COVID-19...

Erin Thomson is an IFBB Pro Figure Athlete based in Scotland, UK and is an absolute BABE. We spoke about… her journey including bikini trained to figure, PCA to IFBB the power of visualisation in prep and offseason. her future goals and the Olympia stage. the honest truth about offseason being a figure girl. it’s not all hustle and hard work - the power of rest & recovery. mindset during lock-down...

Want to know what makes judges place you higher, or not so high? The differences between federations, categories, and the importance of doing a pre-show run? I spoke to Abbey Willis GBO Bikini Pro during lock down as she shares tonnes of knowledge and experience after competing in over 6 different federations across the past 4 years. Content includes competing in 6 different federations coaching y...

A bikini girl, clinical researcher. AND KOMPAK athlete in this episode, we spoke to Holly Davage, Content includes her competing journey from Pure Elite, UKUP, PCA, NBFI, UKDFBA and WNBF her demanding role and how it affects her bikini girl life conflicts around your identity having a job outside the industry being lean for long periods of time off season to prep - transitioning in between them ho...

Another episode featuring another KOMPAK athlete, this time Helen Peebles. Helen is a self-employed beauty guru and online coach with her partner Elliot known as The Coaching Couple. This time we spoke about these little nuggets of wisdom: her competing history, from Pure Elite, PCA, NFMUK to now GBO why she’s not strict with her preps until 8 weeks out the level of leanness and condition in the i...

Danni Bosworth is not only a long-standing friend of mine, but she is also part of the KOMPAK Team as a sponsored athlete. And considering most of us are going to be staying at home during COVID-19, we decided to make the most of the extra time and FINALLY get her on the podcast! We chatted about her competing journey, her posing shoe journey, her advice to competitors who are coming out of prep,...

We all want to be productive all the time. We all want to tick the boxes and complete our endless lists to do. In this episode, I talk about various ways you can be productive for the long-term, how your key motivators could be impacting your ability to be productive and what my general approach is. Content includes: You can’t go 100% all the time Don’t be fooled by the hustle It’s about being pro...

Having competed in UKBFF, PCA and WBFF, Beth shares a great deal of knowledge and insight into her experiences having done both the bodybuilding and fitness/fashion side of the competing scene.  Her journey within her PRO career I find to be the most interesting, after always placing highly in her shows, she talks about how she overcame getting knocked back for the first time, and how she's gratef...

The all or nothing mindset is great, but how do you react when 'life happens'? In this episode, I break down the mindset you need when it comes to managing your prep, your state of mind and day to day life. Content includes: How to avoid the panic state when your routine gets thrown off. Is routine and structure a trap? How to deal with things that ‘pop up’ in life, at work, with food, with traini...

When we first had Alicia on the podcast, she was still at university and an amateur. 3 years later she is now an IFBB BIKINI PRO! We caught up with Alicia to find out what has been going on since then, and how she achieved her PRO status last year while having a demanding career in law. Before listening to this episode, listen to ep #2 which is when Alicia was first on the podcast for some context...

Myself and Mandie decided it was time for another podcast episode together! This time bringing you even more up to date info and advice, including: - Trends in 2019 and potential 2020 trends with colours, crystal design and placements. - NPC/IFBB/2 Bros Pro styling and suits - Mandie’s prep with PCA in 2019: lessons learnt, her experience, pressure. - How do you choose colours. - Advice if you wan...

Soph Allen is an Australian fitness girl boss (in a nutshell). Having competed herself in WBFF and helped thousands of girls both mentally and physically. We spoke about her latest project (which was under construction at the time), her competing journey and why the mind is so important to getting everything you want out of life! Content Includes: Who is Soph? Her competing background Resistance t...

In this episode, we delve into a variety of topics which a lot of competitors should be able to relate to, and also reflect on for themselves. With Laura being both a bikini competitor and someone who works as a Military Mental Health Nurse for the Royal Air Force while also being a CBT Practitioner, her outlook and perspective is definetley an interesting one! Content includes: Who is Laura? Her...

In this episode, I wanted to give some insight and honesty into why the podcast went quiet for a couple of months. The actual no BS truth. I talk about the struggles I faced and how I’m starting to overcome them. From mental health. To the realities of business life. Relationships. And most importantly the relationship you have with yourself. Thank you for all the love and support, as always. And...

This episode is a MUST if you want to learn more about stress, sleep, training and health relating to competing. Luke is one of the founders of The Muscle Mentors Content includes: Is it the right time to diet? How stress can affect your weight loss, muscle gain, physique and health on a deeper and scientific level How the central nervous system works, for and against you How to improve your sleep...

Issy is a friend who I’ve known for over 7 years. She is brutal and honest. Which is why I wanted to get her on the podcast to get her honest opinion (good and bad) about what she thinks about competing and the industry itself. She has helped me with many projects within KOMPAK and knew me before I decided to step on stage. Hopefully, if you have friends and family who are struggling to get on boa...

Georgia Rose is both a bikini designer and make-up artist in the competing industry who knows EXACTLY how to bring your best overall look and package to the stage. If you're needing some guidance and inspo on what bikini suit, colour, make-up look, jewellery, shoes is best to suit you and the type of federation you're going for. Then 100% you need to listen to this one! Don't forget to leave us a...

Jessica Mahoney gave an incredible insight and perspective on her life being both a mental health and eating disorder nurse and a bikini competitor. Including what her job entails, the external and internal conflicts she has faced between being a good nurse and a good competitor and much more. She is based in Torquay, Australia and has competed in various shows over the past couple of years. We al...

Doesn't matter how you're feeling and what is going on, don't let seeing 'competition' get in your head, whether you're at work, in business or on stage. Content includes: - how to deal with competition in life, business and competing - how I personally deal with this with KOMPAK - is looking at competition worth it? - why you should AND shouldn't look at competition - staying true to you/your bra...

Just before both Kirsty and Adele's show day, we chatted about how they both manage their preps being parents. What I found is when you're a parent or someone who is around children, it's important to know how to be responsible and aware of what you're doing around children who are very receptive and aware. Also that there isn't just one way to parent or prep! Topics include: - keeping a good rela...

I spoke to the incredible owner of STAX, the #1 upcoming apparel brand in Australia, Matilda Murray. She is an inspiring entrepreneur, bikini competitor and a genuine soul, who I am SO grateful to have met through this podcast! We spoke about how STAX started, her lifestyle, the things that business owners don't tell or show you, how we both approach working with athletes in the industry, what the...

The leading competition tanning brand in the UK Get Bronzed gives us the COMPLETE overview every competitor needs to have in the run-up to their next bodybuilding competition. Including: - where competitors go wrong with skin prep - skin and PH levels - why tanners use certain brands - base coat vs top coat and glazing - sunbeds... yes or no? - hair growth between shows - the whole tanning process...