Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Verushqa Andrade, a former competitive dancer who was born in India and lived there for 10 years before moving to the US. She won her Pro card at NPC Universe in 2023. She is also a medical student, a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force, a prep/ lifestyle as well as an NPC posing coach, and a personal trainer at Dean Caputo Powerhouse Gym in Ohio. She is also a cat mom :) Having just finished her first Pro season, Verushqa switched to Team Atlas and is working hard in her improvement season.

TOPICS COVERED

-overcoming obstacles to Pro card win

-unhealthy relationships

-going through a major car accident

-competing in her home country

-overcoming imposter syndrome

-everything can be a blessing

-dealing with burnout

-med school and prep

-joining the Air Force

-enduring loss

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

4:58 gritty road to pro

14:00 imposter syndrome

16:54 recovery from a car accident

22:37 the drive to continue

26:14 leaving a bad relationship

36:37 realizing your own self-worth

43:28 focusing on mental health

52:00 going to medical school

57:50 being in the Air Force

63:00 managing a busy schedule

70:00 dealing with loss

80:25 go big or go home

96:35 advice for competitors

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