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HOPE HARPER; Rhythm of Acceptance, Hunting & Wildlife, Patience in it All, Securing Partnerships, Confidence on Stage

Release Date: 02/14/2025

AYSE MORGAN; Natural & Succeeding, Check Your Boxes, Environment Change, Prove it to Yourself

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 made her Pro debut at the Ben Weider Naturals where she placed 6th. We talk about the unique pressure of turning Pro at a young age, staying grounded, and what it really takes to level up as both an athlete and a coach. TOPICS COVERED -Managing pressure and expectations -Turning Pro young and navigating the sport -Balancing prep and improvement season...

BELLA BOS; Prep without Sacrifice, College Life as a Competitor, Challenging Health Anxiety, Show Day Gone Wrong, Self-Belief

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 short but intentional offseason, and went on to earn her Pro card in 2025 at only her fourth show. Bella opens up about mindset, maturity, and the balance required to chase big goals while still living life fully. From navigating prep through university to defining her worth outside of placings, this episode is packed with wisdom from such a young but...

TAYLOR CROWELL; Dead Last to Olympia, Humanize the Hard, Is it a Fluke?, Love your Evolution, Competitor Things

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 off-season and everything in between. Her mission is to help others experience that same kind of growth—physically, mentally, and emotionally. She is all about finding the balance between the grit and the glam, showing up with intention, and leading from the front as both an athlete and a coach. TOPICS COVERED -low placings do not dictate your...

MALLORY ENNIS; Bodybuilding and Family, Consistency over Perfection, Faith Always

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 seasons before taking an eight-year break to get married and start her family. She and her husband returned to the stage together in 2023, and in 2025, Mallory earned her Pro card at North Americans, just months after her husband earned his. Her journey is full of perspective, healing, and honesty, and I know so many women will see themselves...

RACHEL FARGANIS; Imposter Syndrome, Adjusting Schedule for Family Balance, Focal Myositis, Grit in Uncertainty

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 autoimmune issues and becoming a mom, fitness took a bit of a backseat. But, around 2018, a fellow photographer started their bodybuilding journey and it sparked a flame in her life. She dove in head first in 2019, and hasn’t looked back since. TOPICS COVERED -prepping for the first time during COVID -competing as a mom -finding the right coach -balancing...

Confessions of a Fit Model Pro?! Big Announcement for 2026

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 Emily Chanel when she won her pro card at the Pittsburgh Sports Power and Fitness Festival Natural Pro Qualifier securing her IFBB pro card. Connect with Celeste: Connect with Emily: https://www.instagram.com/emilychanell/

JESSICA MCLAUGHLIN; Christian Bodybuilder?, Maximize Natural Potential, Elevate your Posing, NY Jets Dancer, Go Touch Grass

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 the 2024 Ben Weider Natural Pro Qualifier before earning her IFBB Pro card at the 2025 North Americans. Jessica shares her journey as a natural competitor, how her faith influences her approach to bodybuilding, and the lessons she’s learned about discipline, patience, and perspective both on and off the stage. We also talk about her transition from...

SOPHIE EDWARDS; Wellness or Bikini?, Pose with the Pros in the Twin Cities, Coach Changes, Prepping in College, Take the Off-Season

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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, came back stronger in June 2025 to win the overall, and just two weeks later earned her Pro card with a class win at USAs. TOPICS COVERED -The road to Pro -Switched coaches during prep -Having a support system -Being driven -Giving back to the sport -Changes in the divisions -Traveling on prep CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: ...

Featured 2025 Olympians

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

Find the episodes for each of the following 2025 Olympia Athletes at OR by searching their name and 'Confessions of a Bikini Pro' on google or your favorite streaming platform :) Iulia Baba (Romania) Jordan Brannon (USA) Lauralie Chapados (Canada) Ashley Kaltwasser (USA) Adair Libbrecht (Canada) Vania Auguste (USA) Kerry Sexton (United Kingdom) Lawna Dunbar (USA) Ndeye Ndour (USA) Chantal Hill (Spain) Jessica Wilson (USA) Maria Acosta (USA) Ariana Brothers (USA) Aimee Delgado (USA) Ashlyn Little (USA) ...

Q&A with Celeste; Answering your Questions

Confessions of a Bikini Pro

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 -Considering what I may regret -My decision to retire -Working with coach Adam -Positive lessons from bodybuilding -Growth of the bikini division CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: Instagram: All Links: CONNECT WITH : Instagram: TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 1:25 deciding when to have kids 5:57...

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Today I speak with IFBB Pro and posing coach Hope Harper. She competed in her first show on her 18th birthday in 2016 and earned her Pro card in 2019 at her 6th national show. In 2020, she joined Body by O for her Pro career and has competed in 18 pro shows, placing in the top 6 at every show in her 2024 season. Hope shares her journey of how she has continued to grow as a person as well as a competitor through the support of those around her.

TOPICS COVERED

-accepting the outcome

-avoiding comparison

-supporting longevity & consistency

-goal setting with patience

-balancing hormones

-pushing for more but avoiding burnout

-dating as a competitor

-hunting and outdoor hobbies

-planning for what’s next

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Website: http://www.celestial.fit