Episode 46: PNBA PRO Paula Christian Cox

This week on the podcast we are joined by PNBA Figure Pro, Paula Christian Cox! Paula is an established Open and Masters Figure competitor. She attained her pro card in her 2022 season. Where following on from taking the Overall Figure Title at the UKDFBA Finals, she then went on to win the Open & Masters Figure titles at the 2022 Natural Olympia. This competitive journey actually began in 2017 when Paula completed her first season at 50 years of age, where she has since only continued to take steps forward as a competitor. This was a fantastic conversation to have, where we were able to discuss so much of what Paula has learned & experienced throughout her competitive career, and how she is taking this forward into this years season after taking some time away from the stage. I hope you all enjoy listening. 

Please make sure to follow Paula’s journey & find out more about Next Level Posing via Instagram @PaulaCox_NextLevelPosing https://www.instagram.com/paulacox_nextlevelproposing?igsh=cGhyc2Nsd3NtNng1 00:00 - 04:59 Where is Paula at now? Finding Balance with Posing Coaching & Nursing 05:00 - 13:44 Paula’s Background as a Professional Dancer and the Transition into Bodybuilding 13:45 - 25:29 The Learning Curve within the first few years of Competing to finding the Best Approach for the Long Term 26:30 - 41:24 The Impact Lifestyle & Stress has on Progress and the Final Outcome - Managing Nursing Shifts 41:25 - 49:59 Taking some real time off from competing after Worlds in 2023 50:00 - 56:44 Being more Strategic with Planning Shows & Not Doing too much 56:45 - Having a Support Network 01:01:23 - 01:06:14 Goals for the Year & the growth of Paula’s Posing Business