Oct 16, 2020
In this “comeback episode” Celeste sits down and talks with the
“Brownie Boss” herself, creator of Bambody Nutrition, Stefanie
Antorcha!
Celeste and Stefanie waste no time and kick off the episode
addressing the recent allegations that were made against Bambody by
other individuals in the industry.
Stefanie opens up and shares more about what actually happened, how
the situation arose, and how she herself found out about these
allegations and accusations. She starts from the beginning and
shares the challenges she and her business were already facing due
to the Covid-19 pandemic, and where she was when she initially
found out what had been happening on social media.
Celeste then asks Stefanie about her initial feelings and reactions
to the accusations that were being made against Bambody and their
products.
While explaining the situation, Stefanie shares her passion for her
business and its customers, and how she feels they have become a
family. She expresses the gratitude she felt for deciding to sit
down with her team and finding the most professional manner to
address the situation instead of immediately firing back to
accusations via social media. Stefanie expresses that she wanted to
really connect with and squash doubts from customers and people who
truly care and support the company instead of giving attention to
the internet trolls.
Next, Celeste asks Stefanie if there are any details she wishes
customers could have known about the complexities of the situation
that attributed to why she couldn’t address the situation right
away. Stefanie shares sympathy for her customers initial feelings,
then explains in detail how they went about finding the lab and
started the process of getting samples tested to have their own
facts and results.
She explains the mix up with the postal service, the delay in
delivering the packages containing their samples, and the toll that
took on getting the lab results in a timely and efficient manner.
Then, Stefanie explains that even upon obtaining the lab results
she could not immediately share the results with customers.
She goes on to explain the intricacies and details of the results
and how one would go about deciphering the numbers and percentages
reflected, and why that took so much time for her to be able to
properly interpret and communicate with customers. She also
emphasizes the importance of being fully transparent with Bambody
customers and her passion to always handle things the right way,
comparing that to her feelings and values being a product consumer
herself.
Celeste highlights Stefanie’s passion and dedication she has for
always providing customers with the best product and the most
information possible, without even being required to.
Celeste also touches on how her and other loyal customers
questioned the claims against Bambody as they have been able to
incorporate the treats into their daily nutrition plans and still
achieve their goals.
Celeste also asks Stefanie to touch on the macro content and
nutrition labels Bambody does provide customers and how it varies
from the typical baked good or treat you find on grocery store
shelves.
Transitioning from the process of and how Stefanie addressed the
issue of the allegations made against Bambody, her and Celeste talk
about the expanding product line and the changes Stefanie is making
moving forward. Stefanie then breaks down the differences between
the new lines; the Elite line, Guiltless Pleasure line, and the
Indulgent line.
Next, Celeste and Stefanie talk about the new exciting holiday
treats that will be releasing soon as the fall season is in full
swing. After talking fun holiday releases Celeste asks if Stefanie
ever gets creative at home and creates Bam treats outside of her
official “Bambody kitchen.” Celeste also asks Stefanie if
there are any Bambody treats that her friends and family love, yet
she isn’t over the moon about.
Stefanie shares a brief history of the evolution of Bambody and how
she first started experimenting with macro friendly treats as she
wanted something that would satisfy her sweet tooth yet keep her on
track for her fitness goals.
She talks about how she got into bodybuilding when the typical
competition diet was the “chicken, broccoli, and rice” and how she
wanted to add variety in a fun and tasty way.
Celeste also shares her personal experiences in finding Bambody
products and how she felt it helped her mend her relationship with
food and allow herself freedom and flexibility in her diet, as well
as allow herself to have an indulgent sweet treat on a regular
basis yet that also supports her and her goals.
Next, Celeste asks Stefanie about personal goals Stefanie has and
she shares that she started working with a coach again and that she
loves the idea of one day returning to the stage.
Then, the two women talk about Stefanie’s circle of friends and
customers. Celeste asks Stefanie about the circle of love she has
and maintains at all times and how she has developed such a strong
support circle.
Concluding the episode Stefanie shares how listeners can further
connect with and talk with her through her personal and business
channels on social media.
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Episode Time Stamps:
[0:50] Celeste introduces Stefanie and mentions topics to be
discussed in her return episode.
[2:30] Stefanie opens up about the allegations made against Bambody
by other names in the industry.
[6:50] Celeste asks Stefanie about her initial feelings and
reactions to the accusations being made against her company.
[9:50] Stefanie shares how she decided the best way to first
address the situation as a business owner as opposed to letting
emotions fuel her response, even on social media.
[12:20] Celeste asks Stefanie to walk customers through the
complexities of the situation when it came to immediately
addressing concerns and doubts that arose about Bambody
products.
[16:20] Stefanie explains why the lab results were not immediately
posted after receiving them and how they are difficult to
understand by the “average consumer.”
[19:45] Celeste asks Stefanie if the lab was able to share the
results of the previous tests, product quantity, etc. with
Stefanie.
[23:00] Stefanie talks about the nutrition labels on Bambody
products and how they differ from other treats made in mass
quantities and produced in factories.
[27:15] Celeste has Stefanie elaborate on the new product lines and
changes Bambody will be making & coming out with moving
forward.
[33:20] Stefanie shares exciting new holiday treats that will soon
be released.
[37:00] Celeste asks if Stefanie ever makes her own “Bam
experiments” in her own kitchen/at home setting.
[38:40] Celeste asks Stefanie if theres any Bambody treats she is
impartial to, yet her family and friends really enjoy.
[42:00] Celeste shares how Bambody has personally helped her on her
mindset and competing journey and relationship with food.
[43:40] Stefanie shares some of her current personal goal.
[46:30] Stefanie talks about how she has developed a supportive,
close circle of friends.
[52:40] Stefanie tells listeners how they can connect with her