Podcast appearances and mentions of jami debernard

Today I speak with IFBB Pro Megan Long, who has been competing as a bikini bodybuilder since 2014, earning her IFBB Pro Card by winning 1st place at 2021 NPC Universe. She has been a sponsored athlete since 2016, and featured in publications such as FitnessRx. She has been on Team FitBodyFusion since 2018, coached by Jami DeBernard. She recently made her Pro Debut at the 2023 Nashville Fit Show.    Outside of bodybuilding, Megan Long is the owner of Second First, a consulting and coaching company that specializes in the Second In Command. She is an experienced COO and CPA, having most recently served as the Second In Command for a $10 million IT company. Megan's achievements have been recognized through several professional awards, including the Nashville Business Journal's "40 under 40" and Stevie "Woman of the Year"" award.   TOPICS COVERED -pursuing professional goals while also prepping -having a long path to turning Pro (7 years!) -mental health and therapy -feeling satisfied from competing -bridging the gap between COO and entrepreneur -the courage to launch -emotions during prep -using the On-Demand Platform -growing for the division   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH MEGAN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megan_ifbbpro/ Website: https://secondfirst.com/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 5:57 deciding to retire 11:27 feeling fulfilled with being a Pro 16:45 advice to earlier self 20:40 evolving mindset with competing 25:36 proudest memories  28:45 competing and having a profession 34:55 starting her own business 38:02 difference between executive assistant and COO 46:15 book recommendations 48:31 mental health and managing depression 60:08 dealing with judgement 69:55 stress in her prep 72:04 building in improvement season 80:03 things outside of competing  86:04 advice for competitors   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

As a leader, coach, and 2x olympian in the bodybuilding world Jami is someone I have admired for a long time. This was an amazing conversation that gives a ton of perspective that I think athletes as well as coaches will find beneficial! We Talk About: Her story Starting FBF Building a Team Mentorship & Onboarding The mindset to play the long game, levels of coaching, and SO MUCH MORE! Her Instagram: @jamidebernard Team: @fitbodyfusion My IG: @kaitannmichelle Team: @team.levlup

In this episode, Celeste speaks with Shey Webb, an IFBB Bikini Pro who is also a certified nutritionist and trainer, mom to her baby boy, co-owner of her own meal prep café and is also in remission from Lupus.  Celeste starts off the episode by asking Shey if she has a ritual she performs before hitting the stage, to which Shey shares the songs she uses to get herself into the right mentality to perform. Shey shares how her training schedule is based around her duties as a mom, mentioning how breast feeding has impacted her approach to nutrition during her current prep. Celeste mentions that Shey chose to start a contest prep shortly after giving birth and asks her to elaborate on her decision. Shey discusses the approach she’s taking this time around and while she does have her sights set on qualifying for the Olympia, she emphasizes how her priorities have shifted because of her new responsibilities as a mom. She also shares how she feels less pressure now as her mentality and focus has shifted as opposed to her previous preps.   Shey talks about mental struggles she faced in the past and how before she knew she wasn’t mentally ready to be in a prep, despite her drive to “push through the pain” and follow through with her commitments. Celeste acknowledges Shey’s strength through the difficult times, then asks Shey about her mindset about competing upon receiving her Lupus diagnosis. Next, Celeste asks Shey what ultimately led her to find bodybuilding and Shey explains her beginnings, the inspiration she received from a friend, and how she ended up prepping herself for first show. She walks listeners through the process of that first prep and how that took her on the journey to becoming a nutritionist. Shey explains the relationship with her primary doctor and the process they took to adjust her diet to help manage her symptoms from Lupus. Shey was curious to become an advocate for her own health and used herself as a guinea pig while educating herself.   After learning more about Shey’s background into bodybuilding and how she became a nutritionist, Celeste asks Shey to share more about her experiences with Lupus. Shey discusses how working with new doctors and taking new medications gave her a wide variety of side effects, and because of that Shey found herself dealing with depression and self isolation, as she didn’t want sympathy from people because of her condition. After Shey shares her mental battles during that time, Celeste asks Shey about the nutrition changes she made to her diet to help combat her symptoms. Shey also discusses how her relationship with food changed because of her varying symptoms and she shares how her struggles with binging led her to find a coach that helped her focus on her mental health and finding balance in her life. Then, Celeste asks Shey to talk her progression she made as an athlete once deciding to hire a coach. Shey shares her tumultuous experience with her first coach and how she realized they were giving her cookie cutter plans, and how she ultimately made the decision to take things into her own hands, turning herself pro, although deciding to continue check ins with her coach. After reminiscing on her first coach, Celeste asks Shey about her experiences working with Jami DeBernard.   Next, Celeste transitions the conversation from competing to Shey’s bout with postpartum depression. Celeste asks Shey how she found the proper therapist for her and also has Shey share more about her daily gratitude practices. Afterwards, Shey opens up and discusses her struggles with comparison to other competitors because of her battles with Lupus.   Moving on, Celeste asks Shey about her meal prep company and vision to help others. Shey talks about her husbands expertise as a trainer and how she saw the meal prep company as a way to help others and teach them how to fuel themselves properly. After hearing how Shey wants to help others reach their goals, Celeste asks Shey about her personal mission and goals in both competing and business. Shey again emphasizes her passion to prove that healthy food doesn’t have to be bland and boring, and Celeste has Shey share some of her favorite cooking tips and recipes. Finally, wrapping up the episode Shey gives her best advice to novice competitors and the girls on their road to pro. CONNECT WITH CELESTE: website: http://www.celestial.fit instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ all links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH SHEY: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shey_nichole/        websites: https://linktr.ee/SheyWebb   Time Stamps: [0:45] Celeste introduces Shey. [1:30] Celeste asks Shey about her pre stage ritual. [3:20] Shey breaks down what a normal day looks like within her busy schedule. [5:00] Celeste asks how breast feeding has impacted Shey’s approach to nutrition while in prep. [7:00] Shey discusses how she decided to start prepping so soon after giving birth. [10:30] Celeste asks Shey how this prep has differed from past preps due to her new responsibilities as a mother. [14:40] Celeste asks Shey what was going on when she states she didn’t feel “mentally ready” to be in a prep. [16:55] Shey talks about what contributed to her mindset surrounding competing & her diagnosis with Lupus. [19:40] Celeste asks Shey how she approached getting ready for her first show. [20:45] Shey walks listeners through her path to becoming a nutritionist. [24:15] Shey talks about her experiences dealing with Lupus. [29:15] Celeste asks Shey if she noticed any changes in her symptoms due to the changes she had made in her nutrition. [31:15] Celeste asks Shey how her symptoms affected her relationship with food. [34:15] Shey discusses the differences in her progression as an athlete once she hired a coach. [41:20] Celeste asks Shey if her old coach celebrated her pro win & her feelings surrounding their reaction. [44:30] Celeste asks Shey about her experiences working Jami DeBernard & FitBody Fusion. [46:45] Celeste asks Shey to share how she found the best therapist to help her deal with her postpartum depression. [48:10] Shey shares what she’s grateful for & celebrates on a daily basis. [50:50] Celeste asks Shey if she’s ever found herself in comparison with other competitors experiences. [53:45] Shey talks about starting her meal prep company & her vision to help others. [57:00] Celeste asks Shey about her future goals. [60:15] Celeste asks Shey to share her favorite cooking tip or recipe. [64:10] Shey gives her best advice for novice competitors and for girls on their road to pro. [66:00] Shey shares where listeners can connect with her on social media. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

Welcome to March Madness - Coaches Edition!   This week we will dive into the histories, philosophies, and learnings from top bikini coaches. At the end of each episode, we have a rapid fire questionnaire with each coach to get the real deets on what it takes to go pro.   You're not even ready for this one! Today we have the one and only Jami Debernard!   Jami is an accomplished business woman, a proud mother, a top competition prep coach, an inspiration to women everywhere. Her journey to where she is today was full of shame, fear, and guilt alongside her many successes. She has built her company, Fit Body Fusion around these philosophies: Aspire, Reach, and Thrive with fitness, food and ourselves. It was an honor to have Jami on for March Madness! Here's what you'll learn on this episode.... [5:00] The way you do anything is the way you do everything. [11:00] Jami's history in bodybuilding [17:00] How Fit Body Fusion incorporates teamwork and camaraderie thorough leadership training [24:00] Fit Body Fusion's onboarding process for athletes [30:00] Why you should track your menstrual cycle and how to battle bloating. [34:00] The difference between working with amateurs vs. pros [40:00] Do pros still struggle? [44:00] Where are amateurs missing the mark on their journey to pro? [50:00] What not to do in improvement season. [1:00:00] The future of Fit Body Fusion [1:05:00] Rapid Fire! Find Jami on IG @jamidebernard or through Fit Body Fusion at fitbodyfusion.com   ----->NEW! Are you ready for the Tan Yourself Blueprint Course?! It's here! Score early bird pricing now! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/j2Yfzn5z/checkout  ---->NEW! And don't forget about the Bikini Diaries Posing Academy! Head here to get early bird pricing!: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/rtFcPFDL/checkout   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast Bikini Diaries Tee HERE     Na'iyma Chew Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply

Today’s guest is Jami Debernard, IFBB PRO, two time Olympian, founder of Fit Body Fusion, transformation and lifestyle coach, and Emily’s current Competition Coach! Jami and Emily talk about how Jami got into bodybuilding, and how her journey began. Jami went from competing to coaching and truly shows her passion through her coaching. Jami wanted to teach others what she learned during competitions, which eventually led her to coaching and creating Fit Body Fusion. She focused on developing other coaches in order to help build her Fit Body Fusion team. Fit Body Fusion has developed its own culture, to the poitn that it has its very own intricate selection process when choosing coaches for the team. Jami and her team truly care about each athlete and are dedicated to their “why”. If you have ever thought about competing, this episode is full of information to help you! As these ladies discuss amazing tips on finding the right coach for you, you can hear their passion for what they do! Enjoy this episode as Jami and Emily show their authenticity and passion for the competitor/coaching life!   In this episode you will learn: [01:58] What sparked Jami’s passion for bodybuilding [04:00] What made Jami switch from competing to coaching [06:22] How Fit Body Fusion selects their coaches [08:13] Ashlyn Brown’s success as coach and competitor [13:35] Culture of Fit Body Fusion [17:15] Jami and Emily’s coaching relationship [21:03] Selecting shows for athletes [24:20] Coaching in 2020 [30:00] Where bikini shows are headed [32:02] Jami’s advice to a new competitor [34:04] Matching competitors with the right coach [35:11] Jami’s coaching philosophy   Connect with Jami! Instagram | Fit Body Fusion Website |Fit Body Fusion Instagram   Connect with Ashlyn! Instagram   --- Connect with me! Instagram | YouTube | Workout & Nutrition Programs   My favorite supplements www.1stphorm.com/EmilyHaydenFitness My favorite ready-made healthy meals www.iconmeals.com and use code EHFIT to save $$$! Bay Breeze music courtesy of the artist, FortyThr33

Today's guest is Jami Debernard, IFBB PRO, two time Olympian, founder of Fit Body Fusion, transformation and lifestyle coach, and Emily's current Competition Coach! Jami and Emily talk about how Jami got into bodybuilding, and how her journey began. Jami went from competing to coaching and truly shows her passion through her coaching. Jami wanted to teach others what she learned during competitions, which eventually led her to coaching and creating Fit Body Fusion. She focused on developing other coaches in order to help build her Fit Body Fusion team. Fit Body Fusion has developed its own culture, to the poitn that it has its very own intricate selection process when choosing coaches for the team. Jami and her team truly care about each athlete and are dedicated to their “why”. If you have ever thought about competing, this episode is full of information to help you! As these ladies discuss amazing tips on finding the right coach for you, you can hear their passion for what they do! Enjoy this episode as Jami and Emily show their authenticity and passion for the competitor/coaching life!   In this episode you will learn: [01:58] What sparked Jami's passion for bodybuilding [04:00] What made Jami switch from competing to coaching [06:22] How Fit Body Fusion selects their coaches [08:13] Ashlyn Brown's success as coach and competitor [13:35] Culture of Fit Body Fusion [17:15] Jami and Emily's coaching relationship [21:03] Selecting shows for athletes [24:20] Coaching in 2020 [30:00] Where bikini shows are headed [32:02] Jami's advice to a new competitor [34:04] Matching competitors with the right coach [35:11] Jami's coaching philosophy   Connect with Jami! Instagram | Fit Body Fusion Website |Fit Body Fusion Instagram   Connect with Ashlyn! Instagram   --- Connect with me! Instagram | YouTube | Workout & Nutrition Programs   My favorite supplements www.1stphorm.com/EmilyHaydenFitness My favorite ready-made healthy meals www.iconmeals.com and use code EHFIT to save $$$! Bay Breeze music courtesy of the artist, FortyThr33

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

For this exclusive episode of coach’s week, Celeste Rains-Turk has an extensive conversation with founder and head coach of Fit Body Fusion who turned pro at the 2011 USAs and competed at the Olympia in 2011 and 2012 at over 40 years old. She has been coaching for nearly 10 years with an MBA, as well as a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology and a PhD in holistic nutrition, Jami Debernard. Tune in to hear Jami's past experience as a competitor that drove her to develop her ART of living methodology, the impact of genetics in an athlete's success, and the struggles she faced with her health that led her to pursue an education to support her clients' health. Jami shares why she has a team of coach's and the extensive process they are put through to be a part of the team and qualified to work with her girls. She shares how important emotional intelligence is to being a good coach, what she does to develop team spirit among all of her clients,how she uses knowledge to motivate her clients. and why having a conversation is one of the most important things girls can do before deciding to hire a coach. Jami also opens up about the variables she considers when deciding if fasted cardio, minor water cutting, or more time is necessary to make sure a client is ready. She also talks about how she focuses on getting her girls to a point of cruising into a show instead of taking them to extremes to meet a certain date. To connect with Jami visit:  Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/jamidebernard/?hl=en Instagram (team): https://www.instagram.com/FitBodyFusion/?hl=en Website: https://www.fitbodyfusion.com/ Email: info@fitbodyfusion.com Connect with Celeste on Instagram, share your thoughts, takeaways, and insights: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/?hl=en

The Business of Getting People in Shape with Jami Debernard   In this episode, Matt Weik and Jimmy Mentis sit The post The Business of Getting People in Shape w/ Jami Debernard appeared first on Weik Fitness, LLC.

"What IFBB Judges Are Looking For"Welcome to Fem Fit All, a female focused fitness show co-hosted by two professional fitness competitors. Listen in to hear the latest news, tips, tricks and insider information on the women's professional and amateur fitness competition world. Your hosts are the amazing two-time Olympia competitor IFBB Figure Pro Jami DeBernard and model, trainer and coach IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica James.

"What IFBB Judges Are Looking For"Welcome to Fem Fit All, a female focused fitness show co-hosted by two professional fitness competitors. Listen in to hear the latest news, tips, tricks and insider information on the women's professional and amateur fitness competition world. Your hosts are the amazing two-time Olympia competitor IFBB Figure Pro Jami DeBernard and model, trainer and coach IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica James.

"Positive Thinking"Welcome to Fem Fit All, a female focused fitness show co-hosted by two professional fitness competitors. Listen in to hear the latest news, tips, tricks and insider information on the women's professional and amateur fitness competition world. Your hosts are the amazing two-time Olympia competitor IFBB Figure Pro Jami DeBernard and model, trainer and coach IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica James.

"Positive Thinking"Welcome to Fem Fit All, a female focused fitness show co-hosted by two professional fitness competitors. Listen in to hear the latest news, tips, tricks and insider information on the women's professional and amateur fitness competition world. Your hosts are the amazing two-time Olympia competitor IFBB Figure Pro Jami DeBernard and model, trainer and coach IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica James.

"Metabolic Killers"Welcome to Fem Fit All, a female focused fitness show co-hosted by two professional fitness competitors. Listen in to hear the latest news, tips, tricks and insider information on the women's professional and amateur fitness competition world. Your hosts are the amazing two-time Olympia competitor IFBB Figure Pro Jami DeBernard and model, trainer and coach IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica James.

"Metabolic Killers"Welcome to Fem Fit All, a female focused fitness show co-hosted by two professional fitness competitors. Listen in to hear the latest news, tips, tricks and insider information on the women's professional and amateur fitness competition world. Your hosts are the amazing two-time Olympia competitor IFBB Figure Pro Jami DeBernard and model, trainer and coach IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica James.

"Choosing the Right Prep Coach/Trainer"Welcome to Fem Fit All, a female focused fitness show co-hosted by two professional fitness competitors. Listen in to hear the latest news, tips, tricks and insider information on the women's professional and amateur fitness competition world. Your hosts are the amazing two-time Olympia competitor IFBB Figure Pro Jami DeBernard and model, trainer and coach IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica James.

"Choosing the Right Prep Coach/Trainer"Welcome to Fem Fit All, a female focused fitness show co-hosted by two professional fitness competitors. Listen in to hear the latest news, tips, tricks and insider information on the women's professional and amateur fitness competition world. Your hosts are the amazing two-time Olympia competitor IFBB Figure Pro Jami DeBernard and model, trainer and coach IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica James.