Ep. 25 – What You Need to Know Before Chasing a Pro Card (With Bella Boss)

We're sitting down with Bella Boss, a 23-year-old bikini pro who just earned her pro card in her second season of competing. This conversation is everything—honest, inspiring, and full of the real advice you need if you've ever thought about chasing a pro card or just want to know what it actually takes!Bella shares her whole journey, from finding the sport through Ashley Kaltwasser's podcast and posing in her bathroom mirror to stepping on stage and turning pro at nationals. We're talking about finding a coach you trust, protecting your hormones during prep, why building in the off season matters more than anything, and learning to love every part of the process—not just show day.She also gets real about imposter syndrome after going pro, the mindset it takes to show up when motivation isn't there, and why bodybuilding isn't for everyone. Plus, we're diving into her favorite glute and shoulder exercises, how she approaches training, and what's next as she prepares for her potential pro debut.If you're serious about your goals or just love hearing from someone who's living this lifestyle at the highest level, you're gonna love this one!Support the show🎧 Listen to the full episode now — live every Monday 5am EST on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.Search: Gym Girls Unfiltered 💪🎙️IG & TikTok: @gymgirlsunfiltered📲 Follow the hosts: Alani: @alanixfit Caroline: @carolineanz_fit Kait: @_kaitcfit