Jun 4, 2021
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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