The Center Stage

In this weeks episode of The Center Stage, Jessica and Carolina cover some of their "must not miss" Do's & Don't of bikini posing!! Make sure to tune in to learn some of their tips to help you shine on stage!

During today's episode the girls catch up, and talk about one of the many influencing factors of progress and overall health - NEAT. They take a deep dive into what is it, how can you benefit from it, and the ways it can - and will - impact your overall physique progress. Tune in to learn a little more! Hope you all enjoy!

On today's episode the girls catch up and share some pretty exciting news as well as cover all of the ins and out of why you should implement a warmup routine to your training regimen.

In today's episode the girls cover a much underrated portion of a bodybuilding athlete's life; the Pre Contest Phase. Here they cover what does it mean to enter this portion of your journey to the stage, what are some main factors to consider and how to navigate this period in order to ensure a success and seamless transition into your contest prep as well as your stage look. Hope you all enjoy it!

In today's episode Carolina & Jess do a deeper run through of Reverse Dieting - benefits, obstacles, and purpose. All with the purpose to help you better transition from your previous dieting phase in a healthier maintenance and/or growth program. This episode applies for those who compete as well as those who are in the search of a more sustainable nutritional structure after years of chronic dieting. Make sure to take a listen and let us know what you think!!

In this two part episode series the girls cover some of the most commonly used post show dietary strategies for athletes whose goal is to step into their improvement season or mitigate any physiological imbalances after a long prep process. Here they specifically cover Reverse Dieting as well as Recovery Dieting; what do they entail, their similarities and differences as well as some applications. Stay tune for our part 2! Resources: Celeste Rains-Turks Social Media - click here

In this episode the girls review and recap the 2022 NPC Universe and it's Bikini Division - covering the overall look, aesthetics, and guidelines for the look the judges were awarding. But now that you have entered the IFBB Pro League, what's next? - Jessica and Carolina also discuss different strategies post earning your pro card as well as manage some very real expectations for those athletes who are going to move forward and step on the Pro Stage. I hope you guys enjoy this one & to all those who competed in this year's Universe - a HUGE congratulations!

As we move closer to the 2022 NPC Universe, the girls decided to dedicate this episode to sharing some tips that will help you feel more prepared when navigating your show day in a national show setting. They cover topics from what it means to be ready and competitive for a show of this size and caliber, who to ask all your questions to on show day, all the way to sportsmanship and expected behavior on and off stage. We hope you find it all helpful and we wish you all a Happy Peak Week!

In this episode the girls cover all there is to know about Progressive Overload - variables, training strategies, its significance in Bodybuilding and body recomposition, and much more!

This episode has been dedicated to answering some of our follower questions - We wanted to take the time to really hone in on thing YOU want to hear about! We covered questions ranging from the overcoming of personal struggles, to understanding the ins and outs of athlete/coach communications. So it goes without saying that this is a fun one! We also took a little time to fill you in on some big changes both Carolina and Jessica are undergoing in their personal lives. So make sure to tune in to get caught on what our girls have been up to. Once again we appreciate all of the support you have been providing this platform. Nothing is possible without you guys! So please continue to listen, subscribe and share your thoughts!! Happy Memorial Day to All!

On this episode Carolina and Jessica give you a full rundown on some of the main points of feedback that a bikini competitor may expect/receive from a judge after stepping off stage. Understanding your overall performance and being able to improve are two key factors that determine the success of a competitive bodybuilding athlete. Here we provide you with a step by step analysis of each type of feedback, how to interpret them, and who should you be looking up to for guidance in order to take action. This is a meaty one, and I hope you all enjoy it!

Welcome back to The Center Stage! During this episode Carolina and Jessica discuss some of the pros and cons of macro tracking and meal planning from both a coach as well as athlete's stand point. Describing their different applications, preferred time of introduction, as well as how both strategies can impact one's contest prep progress and outcome. They also cover different food planning/macro timing strategies to help you navigate your daily training schedule and optimize your performance at the gym! Hope you guys enjoy it! It's a meaty one. Don't forget to follow us at @the.centerstage for episode updates!

Hey everyone! Welcome back to The Center Stage! We are so excited to be back with you all sharing some incredible industry insights and experiences. In today's episode we introduce a very new member of TCS team as well as a fresh addition to the Professor Nutz and Swet N' Glow athlete roster, Jessica Dolias. Jessica has been an integral part of the fitness and bodybuilding industry for years now, she shares her background, what lead her to become a part of the Bikini competitive world as well as her game plan for the 2022 season. Our hosts go way back to their NPC days, both earning their Pro Cards at NPC Universe (2016 & 2017) as well as competing together in a number of IFBB Pro shows over the years. Being in completely opposite ends of the competitive spectrum Jessica and Carolina, who is deep into her improvement season, share their off season strategies as well as how to sustain the strong mindset that helps them promote effective progress in their physiques. I hope you all enjoy this episode. Please make sure to share your thoughts with us on IG by tagging out @the.centerstage page as well as subscribing to our channel and leaving reviews below!

Merry Christmas Everyone! For this week's special episode Carolina and Ashlyn go over some of their Christmas plans, cover a little Nationals recap and Team Ashlyn's stellar performance, as well as share some really helpful tips to survive the Holidays stress free. Knowing how committed you all are to your health and fitness journey, the girls wanted to make sure to share some of their go to tips to help you enjoy your time with the family, and have some goodies without feeling restricted or like you are falling off track.

During today's episode Carolina and Ashlyn raise some really serious and important issues revolving athlete-coach dynamics. They cover not only your most common red flags, but also speak on inappropriate behaviors that, as athletes, they wish you ladies and gents to watch out for. You should never be made feel uncomfortable or unsafe when working with a professional of any industry. The girls also speak on developing a more supportive sense of community within the fitness industry in order to allow those who are, in fact, feeling targeted or mistreated to speak out (whether in a public or private setting). With that being said, the Ashlyn and Carolina are opening the floor, and their respective DM's, to anyone who has been struggling with the current dynamic/relationship with their coach or is feeling unsure and uncomfortable about voicing their concerns. This is a judgement free zone; our goal is always to share knowledge and promote awareness to topics others may not wish to speak on. Hope you enjoy the episode!!

This episode, the girls catch up on their Thanksgiving and talk about their favorite foods as Ms. Ashlyn experiences her first Thanksgiving out of prep in YEARS!!! Yes, that is right! They also cover some of the essentials for knowing when is the right time to start competing, how to know whether you have the right look and how to navigate picking your first coach. Resources: 1st Annual NPC Women's Workshop click here

In today's episode Ashlyn and Carolina dive down the rabbit hole of PEDs and hormonal health revolving the bikini with the intention to clarify some doubts and normalize very important coach/athlete conversations. They share personal and client experiences and debate on the use, benefits, and judgement that is often passed on throughout the fitness industry when speaking about certain supplement protocol choices. It is important to note that neither Ashlyn nor Carolina are making specific product/compound recommendations as they are not medical professionals. The goal of this episode is to remove the stigma around the "PED talk" and help you all become stronger advocates for your own choices and health. Thank you again for all the support! Please subscribe, leave a review and continue to submit your questions for our weekly recording sessions.

In today's episode Ashlyn and Carolina get a chance to chat with the wonderful 2021 Ms. Bikini Olympia, Jennifer Dorie! Jenn talks about her background, how she came up in the fitness industry and bodybuilding community and some of her key motivators as a competitor. Going down the rabbit hole of personal and professional challenges and aspirations, they cover some of their strategies for continuously striving towards progress and becoming better athletes, coaches, and all around people.  A huge shout out to Jennifer for taking the time to join us this week, and an even bigger thank you to all of your for your continuous support and incredible questions!! Please continue to follow, share, and subscribe so we can continue to grow our platform and reach even more competitors ;)

In today's episode the girls go over some key aspects of reverse dieting, its importance, and some of the must do's in case you find yourself struggling post competitive season. They talk about their personal experience and struggles and cover some of the many important internal and reproductive health aspects of sustaining a well structure and concise reverse diet plan after stepping off stage. Stepping being so close to the ending of the 2021 Mr. Olympia weekend Carolina and Ashlyn discuss some of the key differences between the Bikini, and the newly added, Wellness divisions; their criteria expectation, and their personal input into some of the changes you can expect as someone who is either having a hard time picking which division is the right one for, or want to better understand the sport. Here we are sharing some helpful resources/points of reference for the criteria and expectations for each and every female division in both the IFBB Professional League as well as the NPC: NPC & IFBB Head Judge - Becky Lawson: @fitprobecky NPC & IFBB Judge Head Judge - Sandra Williamson: @sandyonsanylane NPC & IFBB Judge - Étila Santiago: @etila But if you are ready for a HUGE surprise, make sure to listen until the end, as they share a very special guest who will be joining the girls for next week's episode! Find out and let us know how excited you are ;) Thank you so much for your continue support!!

This episode Ashlyn and Carolina discuss this past weekend's turn of events, Ashlyn's second Mr. Olympia experience and her takes aways from her performance on stage. Going in depth about the importance of understanding when is time to push harder as well as pull back for the sake of your body, mind, and well-being, the girls share their past experiences with post show decisions and share a little of their plans for the future. Giving a little sneak peak as to what is to come for Ashlyn, something she is slowly sharing in her IG account, as well as where Carolina will continue to move towards for the remainder of this calendar year, our hosts have plan, aspirations, and some pretty exciting goals they are looking to accomplish through the rest of 2021. We want to thank you all for being part of this incredible platform, and continuing to show your love and support! Please make sure to Subscribe, Share & Submit your questions to our weekly questions boxes on @the.centerstage , @carolaraujo_fitness , or @ashlyn_ifbbpro IG accounts.

In this episode Carolina & Ashlyn discuss their past peak week adventures and answer some questions about how to maneuver your physique between pre-judging and finals. Ashlyn tells us all about her Peak Week as she gears up to step at the Mr. Olympia stage this coming Saturday. She is rested, recovery, and absolutely excited to step on stage! For those who want more information about this weekend's schedule as well as where to find access to online Live streaming as well as tickets, make sure to visit www.mrolympia.com Thank you once again for all of your support & incredible questions! If you like the show please make sure to subscribe, leave us a review and tag us on your stories on IG at @the.centerstage , @carolaraujo_fitness , and @ashlyn_ifbbpro

In episode 65 we discuss our thoughts over the Arnold Classic recap / recovering from sickness during prep / current plans for and after the Olympia show! Thank you so much for your continued support! We are extremely excited to be back chatting with you all. Please continue to submit your questions to both our official pages. The Center Stage | @the.centerstage Carolina | @carolaraujo_fitness Ashlyn | @ashlyn_ifbbpo If you like this episode, please leave us a quick review, and don't forget to subscribe!

During this episode of The Center Stage we discuss Mental Health, Mindfulness and Making Peace with your food with Celeste Rains-Turk. We discuss Celeste's background and some of her personal experiences that have lead her to develop her coaching program and podcast platform, "Confessions of a Bikini Pro", a show guided towards sharing information about competing, health and well-being. To find out a little more about Celeste's work and a bit more about our hosts' own personal experiences through the wheel house of the bodybuilding world take a listen! Once again thank you so much for your continuous support! Please make sure to subscribe and comment below with your thoughts and questions.

Q&As In episode 63 - We'll discuss how the final month of prep looks like as we near the Olympia 2021 Thank you so much for your continued support! We are extremely excited to be back chatting with you all. Please continue to submit your questions to both our official The Center Stage page @the.centerstage as well as to @carolaraujo_fitness & @ashlyn_ifbbpo personal pages. If you like this episode, please leave us a quick review, and don't forget to subscribe!

In Episode 62 - We take some time to catch up on Ms. Ashlyn's Olympia prep, her challenges, obstacles and successes after a rather much needed break. Ashlyn dives deep into some of the differences she has been experiencing between this year and last year's Olympia prep and we discuss the importance of diet and training breaks - how to do them, what to avoid in them, and the best ways to overcome some mental roadblocks you may find along the way. We also discuss some of our predictions and expectations for this year's Arnold Classic IFBB Pro Bikini line up, giving our personal and professional insight as to what you can expect from the tail-end of this year's Bikini Division season. This is a tough and strong lineup, and we are dying to hear your thoughts. Thank you so much for your continued support! We are extremely excited to be back chatting with you all. Please continue to submit your questions to both our official The Center Stage page @the.centerstage as well as to @carolaraujo_fitness & @ashlyn_ifbbpo personal pages. If you like this episode, please leave us a quick review and don't forget to subscribe!

On Episode 61 of the Center Stage we get back in the saddle with Carolina and Ashlyn. Ashlyn is still in Vegas and working away as Prep has officially started she gives away some of the changes to this prep and the things that she believes is going to make this one so much better than in the past. Carolina is living the life in her new Cali digs and enjoying changing things up a bit with her Brazilian Ju-Jitsu training which has provided another challenge for her to master. We dig into some listener questions about the ladies individual takes on an IIFYM style diet. Does it work? Is there a time and a place for it? Living life and having balance especially during off-season. We round out the show with a couple rabbit holes nobody expected so tune in... You can't miss this episode! These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz @authenticdiva.online and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!

On Episode 60 of The Center Stage we catch up with Carolina and Ashlyn as Carolina is still settling into her new life on Venice Beach in California and learning how to "literally" kick some ass! While Ash is itching to get back on Prep for her next show after some much needed time off to relax, recover, and enjoy her life. Vegas has done her well and it's time to get back on track! This week we discuss Gym Etiquette, What does it mean? What are your biggest pet peeves in the gym. What makes a no-go gym? Then we break down some must have equipment and we may or may not discuss our favorite and least favorite gyms as a whole. We have a lot of fun and give some great insight into Gyms around the country as well as killer equipment you may want to source yourself, so Tune In NOW!!! These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz @authenticdiva.online and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!

On Episode 59 We catch up with out ladies who just happened to both be back in the same time zone again! Carolina has made it to LA and is loving the sun, sand, MMA Life? While Ashlyn is tossing down the cards in Vegas for a little vacation time! As we get into this episode we really focus on coaching... Are you a coachable athlete? What Makes a Coachable Athlete? What are some things that would make you fire a client? This episode we really dig into what it means to be a good client and then dive into what other role or roles a coach really plays in your progress. Tune in... This is a good one! These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz @authenticdiva.online and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!

On this episode of The Center Stage we catch up with the ladies and bring them a very loaded group of questions. Ashlyn drops a bomb on us regarding the Arnold Classic, and Carolina is just chillin' in the Windy City on her way to LA. We break down so much information in a short, but hard hitting show you're not going to want to miss a second of it! All your questions will be answered, so Tune In!! These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz @authenticdiva.online and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!

On Episode 57 of The Center Stage we catch up with the ladies both in immensely different places right now. Carolina is buried ankles to eyeballs in packing up her current place prepping for the move out to California. While Ashlyn has just returned from a Week of Gettin' Litty up in the City!! Just kidding, she hit Cancun for a friends wedding with her momma and did have as much fun as she should have. We follow her tales of late night debauchery in a foreign land (just kidding) and then we dive deep into bloodwork and what the most common markers are to look for as a competition coach and how you would combat those very issues. The ladies get into talking about their own experiences as well as some experiences of past and present clients to really round out this awesome episode with some fun and then some education. These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz @authenticdiva.online and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!

On Episode 56 of The Center Stage we catch up with out ladies as Carolina is coming off of a butt kicking Memorial Day and Ashlyn is about to hop a flight to Mexico for some much needed rest and relaxation! We dive into what it takes to maintain the skin and hair of a goddess during the rigors of prep life. The ladies discuss some of their favorite products just released as part of the all new line Authentic Diva. Then we get into supplement go to protocols for clients and some of their favorites personally. They really give an in depth breakdown about the importance of each one and why they deem them to be absolutely essential in the life of both a competitive athlete and a lifestyle client. These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz @authenticdiva.online and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!

On Episode 55 of The Center Stage we catch up with Ashlyn and Carolina late on a Friday night after a Loooooong week of craziness for both of them. Ashlyn is enjoying the off life for the time being despite making a VERY BIG announcement that you'll have to tune in for, and Carolina is getting ready for the Improvement season of her life along with a cross country move! We discuss the struggles of taking your life back for clients that may be carrying a lot of extra weight and struggling with pain and recovery. Then we really get into the heart of their competitive natures and what makes them tick when they are asked about their most memorable preps. Tears may have been shed and hearts are displayed fully on their sleeves in this very memorable episode of The Center Stage! These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!

On Episode 54 the ladies we catch up with a Snickers brownie eating Ashlyn and improvement season ready Carolina as they both come off a round of 3 shows improving each week with Ashlyn taking the Win at GRL PWR and qualifying for the Olympia! We really dig into the ladies mentality when walking out on stage as well as going through the competition process. Then we breakdown their must haves for backstage, pump up routines, and backstage secrets. Then they discuss their love of Keto and why they wish all of their clients could ride the Keto train. These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!

On This Episode of The Center Stage we talk to the ladies following the GRL PWR show. Ashlyn is on cloud 9 after her first ever Pro Win and Carolina is making phenomenal improvements from show to show. We break the win down and really dig into how both ladies are feeling then discuss what's next as Ashlyn plans for some much needed time off and Carolina heads into improvement season. These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!

On Episode 52 we ride with both Carolina (literally) and Ashlyn as they are both knee deep in another Peak Week getting ready for the 2021 GRL PWR Championships this Saturday in Orlando. Then potentially sweep right over into Tampa for the NY Pro. We find out where their heads are at, how they are feeling, and dig into some reverse dieting best practices as well as some general coach/client questions and keep them on their toes at this most pivotal point of prep. These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!

On Episode 51 of The Center Stage we meet up with a 3 day out Carolina from her first time stepping back on the stage in 2 years!! It's safe to say she's excited, freaked out, and READY all at the same time! Ashlyn let's us know where her next competition will be, BUT you'll have to tune in to find out! We get into some questions regarding coming up on show day and more. Even discussing the proper way to "break up" with a coach if you feel like it's time to move on. We find out the secret to Ashlyn's 50 rep sets, How to prepare yourself properly for back to back peak weeks coming from two of the queens of doing back to back shows. Then we may round out the show with the Cheat Meal/Refeed love... I could literally hear Carolina drooling through the microphone! Do us all a favor and wish her well this weekend! Next week we want to have some fun with potentially having a few fans on the show to ask questions LIVE! We'll post up the info and pick a few of you to be on the show with us, so get your questions ready!! These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspective's of both Coach and Competitor. They have both really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow the ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams, @projectadofficial @professornutz and don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!!

On Episode 50, that's right the BIG FIVE ZERO... We catch up with the ladies after another second place finish for Ashlyn at the Wasatch Warrior show this past weekend which she gives her thoughts on and Carolina who is only 1 week out from the Pittsburgh Pro let's us know where she is with her prep and how things are looking from an overall well being perspective. We really dive into tough losses and how they've both recovered as well as how they've helped clients recover. We discuss the positivity of respect and sportsmanship in the sport and sports in general as a lot of people forget they are grownups when they lose and the energy they put out does more harm than good. Then we finish up with some posing tips for ladies out there with dominant quads and how to work around them as to not make it as evident to the judging panel. We want to thank you all so very much for being a part of this amazing how. Hitting 50 Episodes is an awesome accomplishment and we are so excited to deliver 50 more as we continue on this journey. These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspectives of both Coach and Competitor and have really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow both ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro as well as the teams! @projectadofficial and @professornutz don't forget the bossman himself @Joe_binley!! ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ The Show is available on all the following platforms...

On Episode 49 of The Center Stage we've deemed this show... The Prepisode! We catch up with the ladies as Ashlyn heads into the Wasatch Warrior show this weekend and Carolina is just 2.5 weeks out from the Pittsburgh Pro. We talk rough preps, putting our bodies in harms way, physical issues associated with Prep, and the ladies give their stances on IIFYM or Flexible dieting. We definitely find a few rabbit holes, but have some fun and give some great info on this episode, so Tune In!! These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspectives of both Coach & Competitor and have really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow both directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro and of course follow the teams! @projectadofficial @professornutz and the boss man as well @joe_binley!! ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ The Show is available on all the following channels... • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Anchor • Breaker • Google Podcasts • Pockercasts • Radio Public • Overcast ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️

On Episode 48 of The Center Stage we catch up with Ashlyn and Carolina coming off a crazy week for both. Ashlyn just competed at the Klash Championships and had a kick ass shoot with the team. Carolina was getting her superstar on as well and they are both still deep into prep with radar locked on to upcoming shows. This week we really dive into the Mental Health aspect of competition. Can you handle it? Where is your mindset? How do you handle mistakes, setbacks, unforeseen circumstances? It's not as easy or as hard as some may think and the ladies do a phenomenal job of breaking that down for us, so tune in!! These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspectives of both Coach & Competitor and have really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow both directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro and of course follow the teams! @projectadofficial @professornutz and the boss man as well @joe_binley!! ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ The Show is available on all the following channels... • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Anchor • Breaker • Google Podcasts • Pockercasts • Radio Public • Overcast ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️

On Episode 47 of The Center Stage the ladies fill us in on how their doing in current preps as Ashlyn is just a few days out from the Klash Championships this weekend and Carolina sits about 4.5 weeks out from her first show since 2018. We dive into a plethora of listener questions about growing that booty without causing unwanted growth in other muscle groups. They discuss how they achieve the conditioning necessary to have that perfect look for the bikini division. Then we roll into what it takes to get the judges attention especially as a new competitor on the stage with other big names, and round out the show by paying homage to those who have achieved amazing life change by losing incredible amounts of weight and if people who've done this have a chance to be competitive in bodybuilding. These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspectives of both Coach & Competitor and have really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow both of our ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro and of course follow the teams! @projectadofficial @professornutz and the boss man as well @joe_binley!! ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ The Show is available on all the following channels... • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Anchor • Breaker • Google Podcasts • Pockercasts • Radio Public • Overcast ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️

On Episode 46 We bring you an all new version of The Center Stage... The Coach Cast!! Featuring IFBB Bikini Pro's and Coaches Ashlyn Brown & Carolina Araujo!! On this episode we get to know Carolina and find out about her background then we catch up with Ashlyn finally settled in her new place. Then we dive into some listener questions... Supplements needed or not? Training like a Bikini competitor what's the deal, fill us in!! We are excited to have Carolina join us on the show and we urge you not to miss this all new dynamic!! These ladies bring a whole new dynamic from the perspectives of both Coach & Competitor and have really made some serious waves in the bikini division! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow both of our ladies directly @carolaraujo_fitness and @ashlyn_ifbbpro and of course follow the teams! @projectadofficial @professornutz and the boss man as well @joe_binley!! ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ The Show is available on all the following channels... • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Anchor • Breaker • Google Podcasts • Pockercasts • Radio Public • Overcast ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️

On Episode 45 of The Center Stage we catch up with Beatriz and Ashlyn who are on opposite planes at the moment. Ash is deep into prep for her first show of 2021 and Bea is focusing on spending quality time with her family and getting ready for a new college semester. We get deep and ask some serious questions about competing against your families blessing, what would you do? How to pick a coach? For those younguns out there who are just getting started what are some serious questions you should be asking a potential coach and what are some red flags you need to look for before dropping a dollar on a “Prep Coach”. These ladies have come a long way in a short time and have really made some serious waves in the Bikini division, so tune in and be ready to learn a great deal from them. Feel free to submit questions via DM on Instagram as well. Follow them both @biscaiapro @ab_bikinifit And follow the Team: @projectadofficial @professornutz as well as the boss himself @Joe_Binley

On Episode 44 of The Center Stage we find ourselves joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Marisa Woo. We learn a little about her and how she came to be Ashlyn's bestie as well as her mindset, food choices, and life in San Diego. Beatriz is still struggling in lockdown, but is making the best of each day looking forward to heading back to the US. We discuss the 2021 season, the Olympia location and dates, as well as their plans for the future. We have a lot of fun during this episode, so tune in as your not going to want to miss this one! These ladies have come a long way in a short time and have really made some serious waves in the Bikini division, so tune in and be ready to learn a great deal from them. Feel free to submit questions via DM on Instagram as well. Follow the ladies @mwooo23 @biscaiapro @ashlyn_ifbbpro And follow the Team: @projectadofficial @professornutz as well as the boss himself @Joe_Binley

On Episode 43 of The Center Stage we catch up with the ladies as lockdown regulations are putting the squeeze on Beatriz and the country of Portugal tighter and tighter as time progresses and Ashlyn is finding her stride and back to prep finally comfortable at home in Tampa, FL. We get deep into the Teeter Totter of finding balance, losing it, and finding it again as a Professional Fitness Competitor. Two perspectives on timing, priorities, and the willful decision to stick to the game plan and sacrifice or to make the call to pull back and live. These ladies have come a long way in a short time and have really made some serious waves in the bikini division from gracing the Olympia stage to placing top 8 in the world they've got the inside scoop! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow both of our ladies directly @biscaiapro and @ab_bikinifit and of course follow the teams! @projectadofficial @professornutz and the boss man as well @joe_binley!! ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ The Show is available on all the following channels... • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Anchor • Breaker • Google Podcasts • Pockercasts • Radio Public • Overcast ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️

On Episode 42 of The Center Stage we dig down deep... First we catch up with our favorite two IFBB Pro's Ashlyn and Beatriz as Ash is still settling in to her new place in Florida and Bea... Well Bea is locked down... Still! However, as you'll hear this has been a... Listen to complete this sentence. Today we talk Pros and Cons of flipping the switch from Casual Gym goer to Fitness Competitor. Is it worth it, do the Pros outweigh the Cons, is it sustainable, Can you take a break and come back? We cover a lot of this so don't miss out! These ladies have come a long way in a short time and have really made some serious waves in the bikini division from gracing the Olympia stage to placing top 8 in the world they've got the inside scoop! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow both of our ladies directly @biscaiapro and @ab_bikinifit and of course follow the teams! @projectadofficial @professornutz and the boss man as well @joe_binley!! ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ The Show is available on all the following channels... • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Anchor • Breaker • Google Podcasts • Pockercasts • Radio Public • Overcast ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️

On Episode 41 of The Center Stage Beatriz and Ashlyn are joined by NEW Fellow Professor Nutz and Project AD Team Member IFBB Pro Etila Santiago. We catch up with Etila following her official move to the US and now Pennsylvania as well as her experience at the 2020 Olympia and congratulating her on joining Team Project AD. We really dive deep into mindset and mental recovery as Bea shares her struggles and decisions regarding her competition status currently and the state of things in Portugal. Ashlyn lands in Florida officially and talks about what's on the plan for her coming up and the joys of road tripping! This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss! Follow the ladies on IG @etila @biscaiapro @ab_bikinifit and of course the boss man himself Project AD & Professor Nutz owner/founder Joe Binley @Joe_binley ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ The Show is available on all the following channels... • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Anchor • Breaker • Google Podcasts • Pockercasts • Radio Public • Overcast ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️

On Episode 40 of The Center Stage we catch up with Beatriz and Ashlyn with some BIG news for both... Bea's is not so great as she's been banished to her make shift garage gym once again thanks to Covid 19 or 20, at this point we aren't really sure. While Ashlyn and her hubby Curtis have packed up their home in Arizona to make way for the Palm Trees and Sandy beaches of Florida. We dig into some great listener questions regarding coaching and the cost of competition. We may go down a side road now and again, but that's what the show is all about. Tune in and don't miss out! These ladies have come a long way in a short time and have really made some serious waves in the bikini division from gracing the Olympia stage to placing top 8 in the world they've got the inside scoop! Feel free to submit questions via DM on instagram as well @the.centerstage and be sure to follow both of our ladies directly @biscaiapro and @ab_bikinifit and of course follow the teams! @projectadofficial @professornutz and the boss man as well @joe_binley!! The Show is available on all the following channels... Apple Podcasts Spotify Anchor Breaker Google Podcasts Pockercasts Radio Public Overcast and all popular podcasting platforms! 

On Episode 39 of The Center Stage we welcome Founder, Owner, Head Coach of Fit Body Fusion, and IFBB Pro Jami DeBernard to the show! Jami has been kicking ass in the bodybuilding scene for years and has managed to turn her passion into a very successful team, coaching business, and family! Tune in to find out all about this awesome woman who's shown the industry what it means to kick ass and take names along the way! Follow Jami on IG @jamidebernard and Team Fit Body Fusion @fitbodyfusion . These ladies have come a long way in a short time and have really made some serious waves in the Bikini division, so tune in and be ready to learn a great deal from them. Feel free to submit questions via DM on Instagram as well. Follow them both @biscaiapro @ab_bikinifit And follow the Team: @projectadofficial @professornutz as well as the boss himself @Joe_Binley

On Episode 38 of The Center Stage we catch up with Ashlyn and Beatriz as Portugal faces another Covid lockdown and Ashlyn gets ready for a few weeks on the road then a move to Florida. This episode is all about Listener questions from Posing like a pro to their Supplement Regimens we answer them all, so don't miss out! These ladies have come a long way in a short time and have really made some serious waves in the Bikini division, so tune in and be ready to learn a great deal from them. Feel free to submit questions via DM on Instagram as well. Follow the ladies @maya_ifbbpro @biscaiapro @ab_bikinifit And follow the Team: @projectadofficial @professornutz as well as the boss himself @Joe_Binley

On Episode 37 of The Center Stage the ladies welcome fellow IFBB Bikini Pro and FitBodyFusion athlete Maya Soleil! We get to know Maya and ask her a ton of great questions while catching up with Ashlyn and Bea as well! You're not gonna want to miss this great episode! These ladies have come a long way in a short time and have really made some serious waves in the Bikini division, so tune in and be ready to learn a great deal from them. Feel free to submit questions via DM on Instagram as well. Follow the ladies @maya_ifbbpro @biscaiapro @ab_bikinifit And follow the Team: @projectadofficial @professornutz as well as the boss himself @Joe_Binley

On Episode 36 of The Center Stage we catch up with the ladies following Christmas with family. We find out what they got for Christmas, their favorite moments of 2020, and get deep into living life and finding balance. If you are a competitor or simply a fitness nut and you find yourself obsessing all to often... Tune In NOW!! Plus we discuss the plan for 2021 Dominance! These ladies have come a long way in a short time and have really made some serious waves in the Bikini division, so tune in and be ready to learn a great deal from them. Feel free to submit questions via DM on Instagram as well. Follow them both @biscaiapro @ab_bikinifit And follow the Team: @projectadofficial @professornutz as well as the boss himself @Joe_Binley