Feb 14, 2025
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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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
3:25 how you feel when you get off the stage
7:25 competing every year
10:07 growing as a person while competing
15:26 balancing life outside of competing
18:50 finding a passion for body building
23:30 coming from competitive cheerleading
28:10 working towards feedback
34:36 comparing preps
39:45 dealing with burnout
45:52 hunting and outdoor hobbies
58:28 securing partnerships
64:15 being a posing coach
68:27 posing & presentation tips
71:15 planning for the next phase
75:49 advice for competitors
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