<p>In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by the lovely Daraja Weidmoyer, IFBB Bikini Pro, four-time Bikini Olympian and new mom!  Not long after her second Olympia in 2023, Daraja made the announcement that she would be stepping away from the stage to embark on a new chapter of her life sharing with the world that she and her husband were expecting their first child.  Daraja welcomed her beautiful daughter Azalea into the world in November of 2024, and she is now navigating this powerful new era of motherhood while continuing to inspire women everywhere.  Amidst becoming a mom, Daraja went all in as a part of the coaching trio “Refined Strength” with her friends Rachel and Jessica.   Through coaching and what she shares online, Daraja leads and inspires women — especially moms — to build confidence, strength, and a healthy lifestyle that fits real life.</p><p><br></p><p>Daraja is one of the most respected athletes in our sport, and someone who truly embodies what it means to pursue excellence both on and off the stage.  In this episode we’re talking about her journey through the sport, her transition into motherhood, what it really looks like to rebuild mind and body after baby and how she’s using her platform to empower women in a whole new way.</p><p><br></p><p>We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions!</p><p><br></p><p>About Momshell Method Fitness:</p><p>Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!  </p><p><br></p><p>Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → <a href="http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy">http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexy</a></p><p><br></p><p>Contact this week’s guest, IFBB Pro Daraja Weidemoyer</p><p>Instagram:</p><p>Athlete/personal page: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darajaweid/">https://www.instagram.com/darajaweid/</a></p><p>Coaching page: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coachdaraja/">https://www.instagram.com/coachdaraja/</a></p><p>Website- Empowered to Pose: <a href="https://empoweredtopose.com/">https://empoweredtopose.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Contact your hosts:</p><p>Mandy Rochon </p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/">https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/</a> </p><p>Facebook: Mandy Rochon</p><p><br></p><p>Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/">https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/</a></p><p>Facebook: Gillian Hughes</p><p><br></p><p>Mandy’s Posing Sessions</p><p>1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  <a href="https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy">https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy</a></p><p>1:1 Virtual Posing → <a href="https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy">https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandy</a></p><p><br></p><p>Posing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro</p><p>1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → <a href="https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro">https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro</a></p><p>1:1 Virtual Posing → <a href="https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro">https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbpro</a></p><p><br></p><p>Nuethyx Formulations Supplements → </p><p><a href="https://nuethix.com/">https://nuethix.com/</a></p><p>(Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order)</p><p><br></p><p>Toxic Angelz Bikinis → <a href="https://toxicangelzbikinis.com">https://toxicangelzbikinis.com </a></p><p>(Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order)</p><p><br></p><p>MISAJO Sports → <a href="https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout">https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout</a></p><p>(Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order)</p><p><br></p><p>Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → <a href="https://www.squeezmeskinny.com">https://www.squeezmeskinny.com </a></p><p>(Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order)</p><p><br></p><p>The Shoe Fairy competition heels → <a href="https://www.shoefairyofficial.com">https://www.shoefairyofficial.com </a></p><p>(Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order)</p><p><br></p><p>Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: <a href="https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell">https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell</a> (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order)</p><p><br></p><p>Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → <a href="https://amzn.to/46GL1nd">https://amzn.to/46GL1nd</a></p>

Bikinis After Babies

Mandy Rochon and Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro

Ep 86: IFBB Bikini Pro Daraja Weidemoyer: Refining Strength From Olympia Stage to Motherhood & Back

FEB 27, 202660 MIN
Bikinis After Babies

Ep 86: IFBB Bikini Pro Daraja Weidemoyer: Refining Strength From Olympia Stage to Motherhood & Back

FEB 27, 202660 MIN

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In this week’s episode of Bikinis After Babies, we are joined by the lovely Daraja Weidmoyer, IFBB Bikini Pro, four-time Bikini Olympian and new mom!  Not long after her second Olympia in 2023, Daraja made the announcement that she would be stepping away from the stage to embark on a new chapter of her life sharing with the world that she and her husband were expecting their first child.  Daraja welcomed her beautiful daughter Azalea into the world in November of 2024, and she is now navigating this powerful new era of motherhood while continuing to inspire women everywhere.  Amidst becoming a mom, Daraja went all in as a part of the coaching trio “Refined Strength” with her friends Rachel and Jessica.   Through coaching and what she shares online, Daraja leads and inspires women — especially moms — to build confidence, strength, and a healthy lifestyle that fits real life.Daraja is one of the most respected athletes in our sport, and someone who truly embodies what it means to pursue excellence both on and off the stage.  In this episode we’re talking about her journey through the sport, her transition into motherhood, what it really looks like to rebuild mind and body after baby and how she’s using her platform to empower women in a whole new way.We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you 💕 We’d also love to hear from you about future topics you would like us to discuss so please leave us a comment or reach out to us with your questions and suggestions!About Momshell Method Fitness:Ready to embark on your fitness journey?  We would love to help you reach any fitness goal from losing the baby weight to crushing your competition goals!  Follow this link to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members and learn how Momshell Method Fitness can provide you with the tools you need to be successful with customized nutrition and training plans for busy moms → http://bit.ly/loseweightgetsexyContact this week’s guest, IFBB Pro Daraja WeidemoyerInstagram:Athlete/personal page: https://www.instagram.com/darajaweid/Coaching page: https://www.instagram.com/coachdaraja/Website- Empowered to Pose: https://empoweredtopose.com/Contact your hosts:Mandy Rochon Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandyrochonfit/ Facebook: Mandy RochonGillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini ProInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillianhughes_momshell/Facebook: Gillian HughesMandy’s Posing Sessions1:1 In Person (KC Posing Studio) →  https://bit.ly/inpersonposingwithmandy1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithmandyPosing with Gillian Hughes, IFBB Bikini Pro1:1 In Person (St Louis Posing Studio) → https://bit.ly/stlposingwithgillianifbbpro1:1 Virtual Posing → https://bit.ly/virtualposingwithgillianifbbproNuethyx Formulations Supplements → https://nuethix.com/(Use code “Momshell” to save 10% off your order)Toxic Angelz Bikinis → https://toxicangelzbikinis.com (Use code “GILLIAN” or code “MANDY”  to save 15% off your order)MISAJO Sports → https://shopsiham.com/collections/workout(Use code “GILLIAN10” to save 10% off your order)Squeeze Me Skinny Waist Trainers → https://www.squeezmeskinny.com (Use code “MOMSHELL” to save 10% off your order)The Shoe Fairy competition heels → https://www.shoefairyofficial.com (Use code “momshell” to save 15% off your order)Labwork and Personalized Recommendations:  Practitioner Depot: https://bit.ly/practitionerdepotxmomshell (Use code “momshell” to save 5% off your order)Our Amazon storefront- fitness outfits, more supplements, beauty items and competition needs → https://amzn.to/46GL1nd