Episode 27: Monique Coleman

Monique is an extremely successful competitive athlete. Winning multiple PCA titles, the 2022 BNBF British Figure Champ & runner up at DFAC Worlds. She has truly come into some amazing results within her first few years of competing. However, the journey to this stage as an athlete for Monique is one that has forced her to really appreciate the sport & develop herself as a bodybuilder in order to enjoy competing for all of the right reasons. Whilst ultimately, enabling her to pursue her potential. Aside from being athlete, Monique is also an incredible Mum of 4 alongside working as a full time management consultant - something that has played a huge role in her journey. 00:00 - 06:59 Monique’s Journey into Bodybuilding after having Children 07:00 - 12:45 The first prep experience in 2021 & appreciating what it takes to be a bodybuilder 12:46 - 15:59 The Differences with a successful, but long, 2022 Competitive Season 16:00 - 19:44 The Challenge of not being able to appreciate your achievements 19:45 - 25:04 Lessons Learned from the PCA Universe 24:05 - 27:12 Acknowledging Genetic Potential 27:13 - 33:44 Managing Bodybuilding alongside Family Life & Being a Mum 33:45 - 37:59 Changes Being Coached by Dan Wellburn into this Off-Season 38:00 - 45:17 The Next Competing Goals ahead for 2025 & Remaining a Natural Athlete