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 in now for a raw and honest conversation about mindset, growth, and trusting the process!

TOPICS COVERED

-Embracing the evolution of your journey

-Knowing when to take a step back

-Accountability & self-coaching in the off-season

-Mental recovery & body awareness post-show

-Competing with family

-Confidence after going Pro

Growing muscle & honoring feedback

-Setting goals as a new Pro

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Website: http://www.celestial.fit

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CONNECT WITH KYLEE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylee_ifbbpro/

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:15 deciding to compete

7:05 changing views on food

10:05 falling in love with the sport

14:45 competing is a privilege

16:06 confidence after going pro

19:42 life factors affecting competing

23:50 self-coaching in the off season

27:36 working on feedback

29:31 factors contributing to muscle growth

36:19 goals as a Pro

41:04 advice for competitors

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In today’s episode, I chat with IFBB Pro Brittany Schrempp, a mom, stepmom, wife, business owner, and former 3x All-American middle-distance runner from small-town Nebraska. She began competing in 2020 and earned her Pro card at the 2024 Nationals.

She and her husband, Cameron, run TUF, an online coaching business specializing in everything from functional health and weight loss to youth athletic performance. Outside of coaching, their family stays busy raising Black Angus cattle and miniature dachshunds—yes, really!

We dive into how Brittany balances her busy life as a mom, coach, and athlete, managing an autoimmune condition, finding identity outside of motherhood, and knowing when to pull back to prioritize health.

TOPICS COVERED

-Mom & farm life in full swing

-Running a business and coaching with her husband

-Managing an autoimmune disorder as an athlete

-Functional health practices in real life

-Expediting for the Midwest NPC

-Navigating mom guilt & explaining competing to kids

-Finding your identity beyond the role of “mom”

CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

Website: http://www.celestial.fit

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CONNECT WITH BRITTANY:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bschrempp_ifbbpro/

Website: www.tuftraining.com

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:52 strategies to balance a busy life

14:06 explaining competing to kids

16:29 dealing with mom guilt

26:30 balancing all of the things

35:48 simple fitness tips

39:20 dealing with an autoimmune disease

46:20 thoughts about Fit Model division

52:25 getting pushback in a small town

58:04 advice for competitors

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Today’s episode is a replay of my interview with our current Ms. Bikini International, IFBB Pro Vania Auguste. This episode first aired on December 31, 2021. Listen in today to hear Vania’s journey from when she first started competing in 2015 to where she is today.

TOPICS COVERED

-nailing your stage presence

-being a posting coach

-routine strategies for prep

-the Olympia experience

-qualifying for the Olympia

-working as a teacher

-choosing the right division

CONNECT WITH CELESTE:

Website: http://www.celestial.fit

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

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CONNECT WITH VANIA:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_fitvanou1/

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:52 stage presence and posing tips

12:16 mistakes competitors make on show day

14:49 working as a posing coach and teacher

22:22 working through low energy days

25:20 becoming an auntie

26:34 the bodybuilding journey

30:58 journey to the Olympia

41:00 working on feedback

49:47 switching up prep methods

56:00 getting bodywork

59:17 managing health during a long season

62:10 having a supportive coach

70:20 advice for competitors

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