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LILIANA SAKHANOVA; Feeling your Feelings, Building a Support System, Competing in America v Europe

Release Date: 12/27/2024

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

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 her belt, she is currently preparing for her Pro debut. In our conversation, Mahsa shares the importance of being honest with yourself, how she’s grown through the sport, and what motivates her to keep showing up. She also opens up about the loss of her husband and how that shaped her journey, mindset, and mission both on and off the stage. ...

Celeste's 2025 Season Review; Mental Health, Coaching Approach, Smoke & Mirrors of Bodybuilding

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

MARISSA WILLMOTT; Competing with Grieving, Reality of Bodybuilding, Partying to Pregnant at 20 to Pro, Love After Abuse, Posing to be Judged

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 at the Tahoe Pro, then took a break in 2021 to prioritize her mental health before returning to the stage in 2022. After another extended break, she came back in 2024 with a new coach and is now preparing for the 2025 season. Marissa is the head posing coach for Glam Girl and leads Empowered Athletics, where she helps women conquer their fear of food...

JASMINE VIANA; Planning for Excellence, Using AI for Structure, Talk to Someone, No Timeline

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 she juggles motherhood, business, and competing, Jasmine shares how she stays grounded through discipline, determination, and a commitment to excellence. We talk about the importance of mental health, having a strong support system, and prioritizing self-care alongside the hustle. Jasmine opens up about the challenges of traveling on prep, advocating...

MARISKA PRETORIUS; Body Image, Food Intentions, Abuse & Losing the Will to Live, Do the Division you Love

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 training, nutrition, and posing services to clients around the globe. We talk about the highs and lows of her journey, including managing illness, overcoming relationship challenges, and learning to grow through image struggles. Mariska shares her mindset as a competitor, the importance of a solid support system, and how finding the right coach has made...

SARAH BORNEMISS; Faith through Challenges, Marathon Runner to Pro Bikini, Autism Awareness

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 and now inspires others with her faith, resilience, and purpose. Sarah owns a business providing ABA therapy for children on the autism spectrum and is passionate about helping others live healthier, more intentional lives. We discuss her journey through hormone challenges, living with Hashimoto’s, navigating identity after going Pro, and balancing...

OLESYA SUN; Post-Partum to Pro, Give Extra on Stage, Posing Mindset, How Show Day Goes

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 nationals in 2017, and after becoming a mom in 2020, she made a powerful return to the stage by earning her Pro card at NPC Universe in 2024 as a Masters athlete. We dive into her journey of competing postpartum, how her background in dance helped shape her stage presence, and why she believes in finishing what you start. Olesya shares the lessons she's learned...

KERIA ORSATTI; Don’t Over Practice, Dealing with Doubt, Anxiety Management, Ready to Push

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 shares her journey of overcoming an eating disorder in high school and managing anxiety during prep, all while working full-time in public relations and marketing and coaching both prep and lifestyle clients. Her story is one of mental strength, faith, and learning how to optimize your time while living the bodybuilding lifestyle. Tune in for an...

ALYSSA FRIETCHEN; Dance it Out, Managing Expectations, Food Relationship, Full Focus on Feedback

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 fell in love with bodybuilding and now hopes to inspire others to find their passion for the sport as well. We dive into her mindset throughout her journey, from reverse dieting and post-show habits to embracing the learning process between shows. Alyssa opens up about building confidence on stage, developing a healthy relationship with food, and...

KYLEE SOLOMON; Privilege to Prep, Overcoming Life Hardships, When to Rest, Will I Still Want This?

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 evolution in the sport, navigating life’s challenges, and what it’s taken for her to stay grounded and intentional on her journey. Kylee shares her experience with competing alongside her husband and brother, stepping into a new role as a posing coach, and learning to listen to her body and trust herself through the process. Tune...

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Liliana Sakhanova, born in Kazakhstan, who moved to Sweden from Russia by at the age of 9. Before bodybuilding, she was a ballet dancer and figure skater. She is a full time online coach and posing coach who helps competitors and lifestyle clients to achieve their goals. She stated her bodybuilding journey in the IFBB Elite

and won Swedish Nationals in 2019, earning her Pro card in 2021 in Finland after only four shows! She made her Pro debut in 2022 in Las Vegas.

TOPICS COVERED

-dealing with pressure

-overcoming self-doubt

-navigating mental health

-differences in prep and improvement season

-looking for challenges

-bodybuilding a a lifestyle

-being a coach and posing coach

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