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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