Today I’m sitting down with Vanessa Zamora, and let me just say… her story is wild!

Three years ago, Vanessa walked into our studio carrying 70 extra pounds, feeling shy, quiet, and honestly just trying to blend into the background. Fast forward to now, she’s stepped on stage three times as a bikini competitor and has completely transformed her body and her confidence!

In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, we chat about:

✨ What pushed her to finally start her journey

✨ How working with her coach (my daughter, Coach Ish) kept her going

✨ Breaking free from people-pleasing and learning to set boundaries

✨ What it’s really like to prep for a bikini competition

✨ How she stays consistent with fitness even outside of competing

Vanessa’s proof that you don’t have to have it all figured out - just take that first step. If you’ve ever felt stuck, intimidated, or scared of failing, this one’s gonna hit home!

#FitnessTransformation #WeightLossJourney #BikiniCompetition

✨ KEY TAKEAWAYS:

00:00 Why Change Can Be Powerful

00:22 Meet Vanessa Zamora

02:50 How Her Transformation Started

03:32 The Big Turning Point

05:02 Stepping Into Bodybuilding

07:37 Finding Support & Pushing Past Doubts

16:20 Why Community & Coaching Matter

18:54 Juggling Fitness with Real Life

26:26 Looking Back on Her Transformation

26:38 Words of Support & Encouragement

26:57 Balancing Social Life + Fitness Goals

28:13 How Relationships Shift During Change

33:08 Life After Competition: Finding Balance

38:33 Staying Consistent Week After Week

42:59 Advice for Anyone Just Starting Out

45:50 Wrapping It Up

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This episode of Boss Bitch Radio is one of the most powerful conversations I’ve ever had. Nicole Keefe shares her raw and inspiring story of going from years of abuse, self-doubt, and pain - to rebuilding her life with strength, confidence, and true self-love.

We talk about:
👉 Overcoming domestic violence
👉 Healing from trauma and toxic relationships
👉 Finding strength in fitness and self-growth
👉 What it really takes to rebuild your confidence and life

Nicole’s story will move you, inspire you, and remind you that no matter how dark things get - you can rise again!

If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs a reminder of their own power.

#HealingJourney #TransformationStory #FitnessMotivation

✨ KEY TAKEAWAYS:

00:00 – Let’s dive in: embracing your life

00:19 – Welcome to Boss Bitch Radio

01:54 – Nicole Keefe’s powerful transformation story

02:13 – Struggling with body image and weight

03:40 – The moment everything shifted: hiring a coach

05:56 – Life during COVID and an abusive relationship

07:53 – Finding the strength to break free

10:35 – Healing, growth, and fresh beginnings

11:51 – How fitness and wellness brought empowerment

21:43 – Nicole’s advice for women going through it

27:15 – Starting her journey at Gym and Juice

27:57 – Realizing her responsibility to herself

28:51 – Helping other women through fitness

29:45 – Taking a holistic approach to nutrition

30:12 – Finding balance in lifestyle and food

30:35 – Shifting focus toward performance goals

31:06 – Healing and using her story to help others

32:43 – Why self-care isn’t optional

35:13 – The ups and downs of personal growth

42:34 – Final thoughts + inspiration from Nicole

Links Mentioned:

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Are you putting in the work at the gym but still not seeing the shape or muscle tone you’ve been chasing? You’re not alone. In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, we’re breaking down the three biggest reasons women over 40 struggle to “look like they lift” even when they’re training hard.

From understanding how your hormones impact results to the way you approach strength training (and why intensity matters more than you think), I’m giving you the real talk you need to stop spinning your wheels.

Whether your glutes won’t grow, your arms don’t have that muscle pop, or you just feel like nothing is changing, this episode is going to help you see what’s missing!

#womenover40fitness #strengthtrainingforwomen #fitness

✨ KEY TAKEAWAYS:

00:00 Kicking things off

00:28 Real talk on struggles women over 40 face

02:25 Why hormones matter more than you think

07:28 Lifting smart and getting the most out of strength training

18:05 Cardio - finding the sweet spot

22:09 How your nutrition shapes the results you see

33:17 Wrapping it up and a sneak peek at what’s coming next

Links Mentioned:

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