The Backstage Bikini Podcast

Ep. 46 - Lauralie Chapados, Ms. Bikini International & Aldo Paredes On Building A Champion Mindset & Fulfilling Potential

Grace Mannion and Jade Hegarty

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EP 46 is now live on all platforms and these guests truly need little introduction: 2x Miss Bikini international, Lauralie Chapados and owner of Iron University, Aldo Parades.

Pinch us!!!!

This was a once in lifetime conversation and we will remain eternally grateful for the time and transparency both Lauralie and Aldo offered up during this conversation. 

We cover:

- Lauralie’s background, what brought her to bodybuilding and her career to date;
- “Balance” , what lessons has Lauralie learned over the years, how have those affected jer priorities and values now, what if anything would she change about her journey?
- Feedback from this years Olympia and her experience this year compared to previous Olympia appearances: What adaptations have they made to her approach in readiness for the Arnold Ohio?
- Training considerations and how she has had to adapt over time, to refine her physique? 
- Their opinion of the development of the class over the years? What if anything has changed?
- Off season and her approach to ensuring she pours into her life beyond the stage.
- Challenges along the way; has she ever encountered self doubt? 
- Advice for athletes; the importance of remaining present, absorbing the process and embracing all that comes with it.

The takeaways from this episode are invaluable. Lauralie is an icon of the sport and her insight is not something to be disregarded. She continues to inspire us and the community we love and we can’t wait to see her up on stage in 2 weeks time!

You can follow both Lauralie and Aldo at:
@lauraliechap
@ironuniversity 
Where you can find links to their services and keep up to date with them both!

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