Team Empire Podcast

#57 Michelle Hellyer | ICN Figure Pro Athlete | going Pro with her partner, balancing life as a Police Officer and competing, training & more!

We're backkkkk (after a cheeky hiatus) with NZ's newest ICN Figure Pro Athlete, Michelle Hellyer! We all know that this pod is IFBB focused but we also know how much respect I have for ALL competitors and it's so great to see ICN getting bigger and better each year! I met Michelle briefly in the gym last year after her Pro win and my first amateur show. She was super kind and congratulated me on my efforts - the EXACT nature and energy we love to see from Pro Athletes - therefore it's a no-brainer as to why I invited her on the pod!We had a lot to chat about: going Pro on the same day as her partner, going Pro in her FIRST ever season, how bodybuilding compares to Crossfit (Michelle's prior sport), juggling competing with life as a Police Officer, training, nutrition, etc etc etc!! We hope you enjoy this episode! -----Shop with our incredible activewear sponsor:www.infiniteaesthetics.co.nzAffiliate Code: EMPIREThank you for supporting the pod and shopping with the best! ♡-----If you're watching on YouTube:Please consider giving us a LIKE and hit SUBSCRIBE to support the pod - TY!If you're listening on Spotify or iHeartRadio:Please consider giving us a ★ rating or review - TY!-----Follow us on IG: @teamempirepodcast Follow NZIFBB on IG: @nzifbb Follow Shannon: @shannonnporterFollow Michelle: @michhellyer-----For #TeamEmpire 1:1 Lifestyle or Competition Prep Coaching with Shannon:www.empirecoachingteam.comshan@empirecoachingteam.comwww.instagram.com/empirecoachingteam-----#SupportYourSport #IFBB #NZIFBBThank you for watching!

#56 Frank Carroll | IFBB Bodybuilding Athlete & Coach

It was about time that I got my most regular co-host (and now my COACH) Frank Carroll back on the pod. For this episode (#56) we chatted about what he's been up to over Summer, his competing plans for this year, an update on Kate's prep and plans, thoughts on this years NZIFBB calendar and a whole lot more! -----Shop with our incredible activewear sponsor:www.infiniteaesthetics.co.nzAffiliate Code: EMPIREThank you for supporting the pod and shopping with the best! ♡-----If you're watching on YouTube:Please consider giving us a LIKE and hit SUBSCRIBE to support the pod - TY!If you're listening on Spotify or iHeartRadio:Please consider giving us a ★ rating or review - TY!-----Follow us on IG: @teamempirepodcast Follow NZIFBB on IG: @nzifbb Follow Shannon: @shannonnporterFollow Frank: @frank_carroll-----For #TeamEmpire 1:1 Lifestyle or Competition Prep Coaching with Shannon:www.empirecoachingteam.comshan@empirecoachingteam.comwww.instagram.com/empirecoachingteam-----#SupportYourSport #IFBB #NZIFBBThank you for watching!

#55 Shea Crotty | IFBB Natural Figure Pro | placing 4th Ben Weider Naturals, life update & more!

You all KNOW I had to get this weapon back on the pod - Welcome Back to the Team Empire Podcast: Shea Crotty 🎙️ ICYMI we had Shea on the pod back in May 2023 - and since that time, she's competed at the Ben Weider Natural Pro Show in the USA and placed 4th 🤯🏆 back in 2022, this queen placed 9th - so she beat her last package by 5 places (many other variables considered to placings - BUT SHE DID THAT!!!!!) New Zealand is extremely proud of our Natty Figure Pro chasing her dreams and being the most incredible role model we desperately need in this country ♡ #realtothebone-----Shop with our incredible activewear sponsor:www.infiniteaesthetics.co.nzAffiliate Code: EMPIREThank you for supporting the pod and shopping with the best! ♡-----If you're watching on YouTube:Please consider giving us a LIKE and hit SUBSCRIBE to support the pod - TY!If you're listening on Spotify or iHeartRadio:Please consider giving us a ★ rating or review - TY!-----Follow us on IG: @teamempirepodcast Follow NZIFBB on IG: @nzifbb Follow Shannon: @shannonnporterFollow Shea: @shea_crotty-----For #TeamEmpire 1:1 Lifestyle or Competition Prep Coaching with Shannon:www.empirecoachingteam.comshan@empirecoachingteam.comwww.instagram.com/empirecoachingteam-----#SupportYourSport #IFBB #NZIFBBThank you for watching!

#54 Rachel Mead | IFBB Bikini Athlete & Owner of @rachxbikinis

Welcome to our first episode of 2024! Kicking it off with guest, Rachel Mead - IFBB Bikini Athlete and Owner of @rachxbikinis (NZ's best and only 100% handmade custom Bikini, Wellness, Figure & Physique Suits and Rentals). We chatted about her competing career, competing goals, plans for 2024 season, tips for ordering/selecting your competition suit, everything about suits in general, reverse dieting and more!!-----Shop with our incredible activewear sponsor:www.infiniteaesthetics.co.nzAffiliate Code: EMPIREThank you for supporting the pod and shopping with the best! ♡-----If you're watching on YouTube:Please consider giving us a LIKE and hit SUBSCRIBE to support the pod - TY!If you're listening on Spotify or iHeartRadio:Please consider giving us a ★ rating or review - TY!-----Follow us on IG: @teamempirepodcast Follow NZIFBB on IG: @nzifbb Follow Shannon: @shannonnporterFollow Rachel: @rachxfitlife-----For #TeamEmpire 1:1 Lifestyle or Competition Prep Coaching with Shannon:www.empirecoachingteam.comshan@empirecoachingteam.comwww.instagram.com/empirecoachingteam-----#SupportYourSport #IFBB #NZIFBBThank you for watching!

#53 Reverse Dieting, Body Dysmorphia & tips on getting through a Build Phase (Solo Episode)

Happy New Year everyone - let's gooooo 2024! To kick the year off, I have a solo podcast for you today. And I'm diving in to the hot topics that are hugely talked about in the competing world and beyond. Reverse Dieting, Body Dysmorphia and tips on how to mentally get through a build phase. I really hope you enjoy this episode ♡Let me know in the comments (if you're watching on YouTube), what topics you'd like me to cover next! Thank you so much for tuning in today. Your time and energy is appreciated!-----Shop with our incredible activewear sponsor:www.infiniteaesthetics.co.nzAffiliate Code: EMPIREThank you for supporting the pod and shopping with the best! ♡-----If you're watching on YouTube:Please consider giving us a LIKE and hit SUBSCRIBE to support the pod - TY!If you're listening on Spotify or iHeartRadio:Please consider giving us a ★ rating or review - TY!-----Follow us on IG: @teamempirepodcast Follow NZIFBB on IG: @nzifbb Follow Shannon: @shannonnporter-----For #TeamEmpire 1:1 Lifestyle or Competition Prep Coaching with Shannon:www.empirecoachingteam.comshan@empirecoachingteam.comwww.instagram.com/empirecoachingteam-----#SupportYourSport #IFBB #NZIFBBThank you for watching!

#52 Nikayla Lawrence | NZ’s newest IFBB Figure Pro

Thank you for tuning in to the #TeamEmpire Podcast 🎙 today I've got NZ's newest IFBB Figure Pro on the pod, Nikayla Lawrence! We obviously chatted about her incredible win at NZIFBB Nationals this year, the difference between winning her WFF Pro Card and IFBB Pro Card, her journey into bodybuilding, parenting while competing and a whole lot more!
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#51 Rochelle Lloyd | NZ’s newest IFBB Bikini Pro

Thank you for tuning in to the #TeamEmpire Podcast 🎙 today I've got NZ's newest IFBB Bikini Pro on the pod (and 2nd time guest), Rochelle Lloyd! We obviously chatted about her incredible win at NZIFBB Nationals this year in the Bikini division and claiming her Pro Card - but I also got her advice on reverse dieting, body dysmorphia, achieving your goals and a whole lot more!
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#50 Kate Carroll | IFBB Bikini Pro & Posing Coach | getting 2nd place at her first Intern. Pro Show!

Thank you for tuning in to the #TeamEmpire Podcast 🎙 in today's episode, I have the incredible IFBB Bikini Pro, Kate Carroll back on the pod! We chatted about her recent International Pro Show (Shawn Rays Hawaiian Classic - where she placed 2nd to Ashley Kaltwasser), her two year offseason, feelings post-show, answering your IG questions and everything in between!
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#49 Dean & Jasmine | IFBB Bodybuilding Pro & IFBB Figure Pro and Coaching Team

Welcome back to the Team Empire Podcast 🎙 thanks for tuning in! Today I'm chatting to the incredible duo - Dean & Jasmine! (I was quite literally starstruck with this one)Dean is NZ's newest IFBB Bodybuilding Pro 2023 and Jasmine was our NZIFBB Figure Pro 2022. They are a Coaching team and couple also! So we have a LOT to chat about. While I pick their brains about their journey and what's next for them both - I had to ask Jasmine about her transition from Figure to Wellness. There two are ONES TO WATCH and are exactly the type of Pro Athletes we love and support here in NZ 👏🏼
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#48 Nader Ragheb | NZ’s newest IFBB Mens Physique Pro

Welcome back to the Team Empire Podcast 🎙 thanks for tuning in! Today I'm chatting to Nader Ragheb - NZ's newest IFBB Mens Physique Pro Athlete. We're chatting about his journey into competing, whether Classic Physique or Mens Physique have his heart, posing, competing/winning against his teammates, when he'll have his Pro Debut, his natty status and sooo much more!
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