MORGAN SMITH

In this week’s episode, host Celeste Rains-Turk speaks with IFBB
Bikini Pro Morgan Smith. This 23 year old bombshell started
competing in 2018 and turned pro at her second national show! She
has a bachelor’s in political science with future dreams of
attending law school. Her daily activities include coaching a
successful traveling softball team and working in the painting
business with her boyfriend. 



Celeste and Morgan kick off the episode by discussing Morgan’s
road to become an IFBB Pro. Her passion for bodybuilding started
during her college experience and needing to find a community
after leaving softball. Morgan missed the team dynamic and the
mental challenges of playing a rigorous sport. Morgan believes
bodybuilding can be a team effort but enforces that it does rely
on constituent individual challenges. 



Morgan states she is competitive to a fault. She emphasizes that
she wants to place well, not just get on a stage. She states that
110% is the bare minimum in this sport, and there is always
something a competitor can do to improve. Morgan tells listeners
to focus on personal growth instead of comparison to avoid burn
out.  Celeste and Morgan advice fellow competitors to enjoy
their time in the NPC by recognizing the friendships and
opportunities made in the community.



Morgan reflects on a moment she was told, “You cannot succeed in
this sport.” Reflecting on her competitive nature, she was
mentally ready to prove them wrong by hiring a coach and buying
home equipment. Her mindset as an IFBB Pro is now focused on
complete intention in the gym. Morgan states she did not want to
use the pandemic as an excuse and feels empowered to consistently
improve herself during the pandemic.



Morgan explains her emotional process of turning Pro and the
doubt she had prior to her win. She was one week out from the
show that awarded her a pro card, and she believed she would not
get a high ranking after being in 3rd callouts the week prior.
She is now self-coaching while in search for her next team and
online coach that puts focus on attention to detail.



Celeste and Morgan go all in with talking about social media
pressure, learning to step back, and finding the right people to
surround yourself with. Celeste believes the pressure to show up
on social media is often due to personal judgement, trying to
make a name of themselves, and fear of failing their friends.



Morgan wraps up the episode by giving her best advice to new
competitors and women aspired to reach the IFBB league. Morgan’s
genuine demeanor and words of wisdom create an episode you do not
want to miss!



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TIME STAMPS:
[1:27] Morgan’s pre-stage ritual
[3:14] Morgan discusses her emotional road to becoming an IFBB
Pro.
[5:53] Morgan talks about leaving her hometown, the college
experience, and missing softball.
[9:24] Celeste and Morgan discuss the initial push to
compete.
[12:02] Morgan reflects on her prep approach throughout the
years.
[19:01] All about mindset and staying motivated during the
pandemic.
[25:02] How Morgan changed her mindset as an IFBB Pro.
[30:26] Morgan talks all about her waist training.
[35:44] Morgan and Celeste talk about feedback from judges &
the emotion of turning Pro.
[52:20] Doubt and having a coach who believes in you.
[1:01:18] Morgan explains why she left her previous coach.
[1:05:25] How Morgan finds the right people to support her.
[1:18:09] Morgan and Celeste talk about prioritizing health over
constant competing.
[1:29:12] Morgan talks about going to Law School, discipline, and
balance.
[1:38:22] Morgan gives her best advice to aspiring competitors
and IFBB Pros.

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