About this conversation
Step into the riveting world of The Cynthia Manion Show with Episode 1 featuring the inspiring Karah Jones, CEO of Angel Competition Bikinis. This conversation takes a deep dive into Karah's journey from a passionate bodybuilder to a successful entrepreneur leading a team of 18 women in Kansas City.
Karah shares the challenges she's surmounted and the lessons learned from her transformative experiences, including her personal weight loss journey. They explore the integral role of mental health in achieving success, both in bodybuilding and life, highlighting the need for intentional time management and daily human connections.
The episode reveals exciting plans for Angel Competition Bikinis, from launching new styles of suits to hosting a transformation fashion show celebrating diversity in body types and sizes. Karah and Cynthia also delve into the importance of a strong mental foundation in bodybuilding, redefining it as a form of mental training akin to meditation.
Tune in to this enlightening conversation to gain a fresh perspective on fitness, fashion, and the formula for success. This isn't just a podcast; it's a roadmap to transformation!
In this conversation
- 0:00Intro to the live conversation
- 2:31Cynthia’s background
- 8:10How many people are on the staff?
- 14:13The importance of learning from hardship
- 17:38What do you do for mental health?
- 23:05How do you define success?
- 28:31How to apply for the fashion show
- 31:13Cynthia’s weight loss story
- 36:09Hard life is a good life
- 42:03What does it mean to be a sponsored athlete?
- 44:50The mental side of bodybuilding
- 51:13What does meditation practice look like for you?
- 55:49Lifting heavier weights and not becoming bulky


