EP.18 - Prep at 8 Weeks Out, Prep Mindset and Resilience

Hello bikini listeners! In this episode we have guests Phoebe Hagan and Camille LeFebvre on the show discussing all things IFBB Bikini and Business in Dubai, as female online coaches in the fitness industry. We will be discussing: ➕ Why Dubai? ➕ Our history and life in Dubai ➕ Struggles as business women in Dubai ➕ How we started our online businesses ➕ Tips on how to start a online fitness business ➕ Female coaches vs. male coaches ➕ Pro’s and Con’s of Posing coaching online vs. in-person posing ➕ Future plans ➕ “your environment matters” And so much more!CONNECT WITH US:https://www.instagram.com/stephka_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkafit/ https://www.instagram.com/phoebehagan_/https://www.instagram.com/camillelefebvre_bikini/ 

EP.20 - ONE Week Out, Prep Review  Hello bikini listeners!  WE ARE ONLY ONE WEEKS OUT! In this episode we have Steph recording with her partner Brandon  We will be discussing:  ➕ Prep review on the last 20 weeks!  ➕ Optimising different phases of prep  ➕ The bodybuilding lifestyle  ➕ Blocking out the outside noise  ➕ My mental health over the last few years  ➕ How mental health impacts prep  ➕ The secret ingredients in prep, training and progress  ➕ Competing plans moving forward  ➕ ”Chapter One of the new book”  And so much more! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/stephka_ifbbpro/  https://www.instagram.com/stephkafit/ https://www.instagram.com/brandonhepburn/ 

Hello bikini listeners!  WE ARE 6 WEEKS OUT! In this episode we have Steph recording with her partner Brandon  We will be discussing:  ➕ Prep updates  ➕ Fatigue management under 8 weeks out  ➕ External stressors  ➕ Emotional rollercoasters  ➕ Being a business owner in prep  ➕ Optimising training load at the end of prep  ➕ Quality Comp Prep coaching  ➕ Truely knowing your clients  ➕ Self sabotaging and mental health as an athlete  And so much more! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/stephka_ifbbpro/  https://www.instagram.com/stephkafit/ https://www.instagram.com/brandonhepburn/ 

Hello bikini listeners!  WE ARE 8 WEEKS OUT! In this episode we have Steph recording with her partner Brandon  We will be discussing:  ➕ Prep updates  ➕ Birthday celebrations in Prep  ➕ Refeeds and off-plan meals in Prep  ➕ Prep mentality  ➕ Unhealthy mindsets  ➕ Life balance in Bodybuilding  ➕ Taking responsibility for your outcomes  ➕ Taking the first step and embracing being s**t as beginner  ➕ Blocking the outside noise  ➕ External stressors in Prep  ➕ Communication and your support group in Prep  ➕ The gym as a control outlet  ➕ Losing my Instagram accounts  ➕ The impact of social media  ➕ Prep predictions  And so much more! CONNECT WITH US: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/brandonhepburn/ 

Hello bikini listeners!  WE ARE 11 WEEKS OUT! In this episode we have Steph recording with her partner Brandon again We will be discussing:  ➕ How is prep so far?  ➕ Scale weight not moving in prep?  ➕ Fatigue management in a Prep  ➕ Body recomposition  ➕ Realistic expectations with competing  ➕ Preventing burnout in bodybuilding  ➕ Goals beyond Bodybuilding  ➕ Business plans  ➕ Returning back to Australia?  ➕ Listener questions  And so much more! CONNECT WITH US: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/brandonhepburn/ 

Hello bikini listeners!  In this episode we have Steph and Jessica Mahoney, who is also a Coach at StephkaFit. Jess recently competed and had a successful season in NPC/IFBB Australia and overseas in Korea, where she just missed out on the IFBB Pro Card!  We will be discussing:  ➕ Why NPC/IFBB?  ➕ Transitioning from ICN to NPC/IFBB ➕ Feedback, set-backs and achievements in her last Prep  ➕ Competing overseas  ➕ What to expect in Prep  ➕ Prep tips  ➕ Balancing life with competing  ➕ Pet peeves in the fitness industry  ➕ Listener questions  And so much more! CONNECT WITH US: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/  https://www.instagram.com/jessmahoneyy_/ 

Hello bikini listeners! In this episode we have Steph and her partner Brandon, who is a retired Professional Kayak Athlete for Team GB and is a current NPC/IFBB Amateur Classic Physique Bodybuilder. We will be discussing:  ➕ Steph's 2023 Prep (which was cancelled) ➕ Steph and Brandon's current 2024 Prep ➕ What is Bodybuilding? ➕ What it takes to become Pro ➕ The Pro Mindset ➕ The Athlete Lifestyle ➕ Sacrifices in Prep ➕ Your environment and who you surround yourself with ➕ Successful Relationships And so much more! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/

Hello, bikini listeners! Today on Let's Talk Bikini, we're beyond excited to feature a very special guest - Dr. Efi, a Clinical Psychologist and an accomplished Bodybuilder. 💕 Here’s what we’re unpacking today: - Diets Post-Competition: Navigating the crucial phase after stepping off the stage. - Prepping for Competition - A Mental Approach - The Mental Transition from Prep to Off-Season: Understanding the emotional and psychological shifts that occur when moving from a competition prep to an improvement or off-season phase. - Post-Competition Reflection: The importance of reflecting on one's performance, the emotional rollercoaster post-competition, and setting goals for the future. - Listener Q&A And more! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/the_bodybuilding_psychologist/

Hello bikini listeners! In this episode we have Nicole Tan, our fellow IFBB Bikini Pro Athlete, on the podcast with us 💕  We will be discussing:  ➕ Nicole’s recent competitions in Asia & future plans ➕ Prep diet VS improvement season diet ➕ Training during prep  ➕ Competing after pregnancy? ➕ When do we plan on stepping away from competing?  ➕ Answering our listener questions And so much more! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/ https://www.instagram.com/thenicoletan/ 

Hello bikini listeners!  It has been a little while since we have recorded on the Podcast.. and lots have changed!  In this episode Claire and Steph discuss; ➕ What we have been up to over the last year away from the Podcast  ➕ Are we competing again?  ➕ What’s next  ➕ Australia Vs. Dubai  ➕ How to move to Dubai and start a business  And so much more!   CONNECT WITH US: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkbikinipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/clairebonaccorso_ifbbpro/ https://www.instagram.com/stephkaaaa/