Today I speak with IFBB Pro April Conley, a mother, and grandmother, who started in ballet and fell in love with fitness as a teenager, go as far to dance on a professional team. In 2012, some personal issues led her to want to get stronger to not appear as a victim. Through this she became aware of bodybuilding and was inspired by Isa when she won the Olympia in 2019. Her then husband was jealous and didn’t want her to compete, but when died in a car accident while driving drunk, she turned to competing to do something for herself and lead her back to a healthier lifestyle. She met her current husband through bodybuilding.    She stepped on stage for the first time in 2021 earning first in all of her classes and won her Pro Card at 2022 North Americans in the 35+ category.    April is so open with her journey and has so much experience to share. You don’t want to miss this episode!   TOPICS COVERED -how her dance background helps stage presence -getting more comfortable with age -focusing on gratitude -her path to the stage -the death of her first husband -finding love again -having a blended family -the importance of a posing coach -having family support   -competing as a Masters athlete   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 APRIL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilconley_ifbbpro/ TikTok: aprilconley_ifbbpro TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 3:53 posing with a dance background 8:30 confidence through bodybuilding 18:03 comparison and body imagine as a teen 21:05 her time as a professional dancer 25:26 deciding to compete in bikini 30:15 meeting her current husband 35:07 opening her heart after loss 39:41 working with posing clients 47:34 goals for her pro debut 49:19 her kids perception of competing 52:15 the loss of her first husband 59:07 how bodybuilding can be life changing 62:03 feedback from judges 66:48 advice for posing 76:13 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