God, Family, Giving, Competing Episode 10 guys! This is how far we’ve come. What a milestone! Believing and having a relationship with God is a personal choice. And when you do, your actions - what you chose to do or not to do - could be perceived wrong or right depending on who you ask. Especially competing in this sport, there is a possibility that you will be judged by people who do not have a clue what your story is. So what do you tell them? Should you even say anything to them? Our guest, Erika Winbush has been through this and she has the perfect answer for you.  Erika is an IFBB Pro. She started competing in 2016 and amazingly received her pro card after only competing for three shows. Besides competing, she is the Founder and CEO of her clothing line, Liv Bold Royalty, a company that represents women empowerment. She volunteers at The City Eats as a way of giving back to the society. Erika is also a mom of two cuties, that she says drives her to do what she does. This episode is striking guys. The stunning Erika will open up her heart as she talks to you guys about her relationship with God, why she's open about it on social media, and all the obstacles she's had to overcome as result of being open about her faith online.  She also talks about how competing has definitely impacted her life in a positive way and how it's been impacting her children's lives in a positive way as well. Erika will also tell you why she gives back to the community, and how you can do it. And lastly, she will also share about how she lost her friend after she began her competition journey.  Guess what! There’s a prize for the first three to leave their feedback from this episode. Listen till the end. You don’t want to miss a line.   Takeaways Competing is not easy but it's worth it We're all kings and queens, let no one take your crown Don't allow people to dull who you are because of their insecurities  You might hit a bump here and there but it's only to bring out the greatness in you You must work on your mind, body, and soul There are so many different realities, and you choose what reality you want to live Stay positive You're not competing against anyone; you're competing against yourself You may fall down, but it's how you get back up again Keep going after it, no matter how many times you don't place Do not let any negative thoughts in your mind stop or slow you down. Keep pursuing the dream and vision that you have for yourself.   Important questions [00:07:56] How many years have you been competing? [00:12:20] What keeps you motivated? [00:18:21] How did you start your fitness journey? [00:21:44] Now that you are an IFBB Bikini Professional, what did you decide to do next? [00:23:20] What exactly does “Let no one take your crown mean”? [00:24:38] When did you start your business? [00:25:50] If someone was wanting to start an apparel company, what advice would you give them? [00:31:30] Could you explain the relationship that you have with God? [00:35:38] How exactly do you respond to people who may question you about your relationship with God? [00:38:44] Can you tell us exactly how you started giving back to your society? [00:41:24] How were you able to find this charity that you're giving to? [00:45:25] What do you what are your future goals?  [00:47:20] What are the biggest lessons you've learned in the sport? [00:58:04] What advice would you give to someone wanting to become an IFFBB bikini professional?   LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   Follow Erika Winbush! Instagram: @erika_livbold Website: livboldroyalty.com LivBoldRoyalty Instagram: @LivBoldRoyalty   ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links