Today I speak with IFBB Pro Amber Pacholok,  a former competitive cheerleader and gymnastics coach from North Carolina. She started college as an early childhood education major with a minor in psychology, and halfway through I made the decision to follow her dreams of becoming a makeup artist and went to cosmetology school. She found bodybuilding by doing extensions for clients that were in prep. In 2019, she began competing then her second show ever at 2020 Jr. USA’s, where she placed 3rd. After third callout at her next National show, she switched coaches and took an improvement season. She returned to the stage in 2022, and eventually won her Pro card at 2023 Universe.   After 10 years of being a hair colorist/special event makeup artist, she transitioned her business to focus on stage glam. Amber P. Beauty's main focus is glamming athletes for stage and teaching athletes how to perfect their stage glam, and offers “mindset makeover”.   TOPICS COVERED -mindset and mental health -dealing with difficult preps -transitioning from salon to stage glam -struggling with burnout -finding a coach who supports you -going through a worthiness journey -Amber P. Beauty -embracing your own beauty -common mistakes with glam -skin care   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 AMBER: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberpacholok/ Website: https://www.amberpbeauty.com/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlgainzpodcast/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 4:08 most recent prep 9:30 transitioning her career 12:40 struggles in her marriage 24:01 developing community in bodybuilding 27:15 health and having children 32:20 struggling with burnout 33:35 ups and downs of placings 39:10 changes to nutrition 42:30 going though a worthiness journey 47:45 experience with Pro debut 54:20 being a beauty business owner 61:02 discovering your own look   68:40 stage glam tips 82:58 advice for business 88:40 advice for competitors 89:39 feedback from judges     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