KickAss Radio

KickAss Radio welcomes two spokeswomen from The American Diabetes Association: Lisa Moser, former Mrs. International, and Cambree Moser, Miss Ohio International 2014, to talk about some important health fact from their real life experiences. Diabetes has always had a grip on their family because Cambree Moser’s dad has had Type 1 diabetes since age 17. When Cambree was age 12, she really felt its strength when her 9 year old sister was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and the dynamic of their family changed dramatically. It was at that time that Cambree realized how powerful food was and the importance of how we care for our bodies. Her dad and sister’s lives both depend on how well they eat and take care of themselves. The quality of all peoples’ lives depends on that same thing. As Miss Ohio, she is partnering with the American Diabetic Association as a spokesperson for living a healthy lifestyle and teaching people how to start at any age. Lisa Moser is a passionate and energetic speaker with years of motivational speaking experience. Her enthusiasm for sharing her vision of empowerment is evident from her achievements. She started her public speaking after winning the Miss Ohio pageant, where she traveled extensively speaking to youth and teens on a positive self-image and being physically as well as mentally fit. Presently, Lisa does motivational speaking AND SEMINARS throughout the United States to corporations, sports teams, health and wellness organizations and business owners. She is also an international trainer with a health and wellness company, as well as a spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Visit Lisa Moser’s website. Visit Cambree and Arlaine Moser’s website.

KickAss Radio welcomes Nicole Costa, WBFF Diva Bikini Pro and Co-owner of Body Rock Inc., to talk about WBFF and how she was able to step back on stage 11 months after giving birth. Listen in as she shares how motherhood and the Advocare business have changed her life and still managed to get and stay in shape. Nicole Costa is from Providence, RI. She is the co-owner of Body Rock Inc. A Competition prep coach, she has a 16 month old daughter named Mya. She works with an amazing supplement company called Advocare. She’s a WBFF Pro Bikini Competitor and an Oxygen Magazine Cover model. Check out her Body Rock and Advocare sites. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Visit our KickAss Women website.  Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

KickAss Radio welcomes Zoe Pineau, a figure athlete, fitness model, and health & fitness enthusiast, to talk about why she switched from bikini competition to figure competition and the things that keep her busy nowadays: preparing for the CBBF Nationals scheduled in August 2014, her new website that helps fitness models and photographers promote their work and updating her personal website/blog. Listen in as she shares her most personal thoughts regarding her surgeries, balancing her time between competing and having a family & sponsorship and relationship with her trainers, at Togetherfit and Team Hardbody. Zoe Pineau lost 150 lbs through diet and exercise within less than 1 year. After the birth of her two children, Zoe decided to get healthy and set a positive example. She hopes to inspire others to make positive changes in their own lives and show through her story that anyone can change their lives. Visit her new website that showcases the works of fitness models and photographers. Check out her personal website/blog. Follow her on Facebook. Follow TogetherFit’s (Zoe’s trainers) Facebook page. Visit our KickAss Women website.  Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

KickAss Radio welcomes Michelle Moore, an entrepreneur, public relations professional, model, actress, and a mother of two, to talk about the misconceptions about needing to be PERFECT to be happy. Listen in as she shares tips on how you can “perfect” your perfect you, the tricks to get your work out in and charge up your day, the value of Clean Eating and the importance of great relationships – with your partner and your kids. Michelle Moore, a former beauty queen, wears many crowns. In 2001, she was the first woman ever to win the title of America’s Perfect Woman. Founder and president of More Marketing Communications, and Partner at Involve, a brand activation agency, Michelle is a media specialist who has worked with the Today Show, 20/20, Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC and many other television outlets and programs. Active in the community, she helped to launch Project Blues to help people impacted by cancer who do not have the financial resources to deal with it. She also is a board member for the Lawrence Funderburke Youth Organization, teaching kids financial literacy and life skills. Additionally, she volunteers with CMH FashionWeek and launched her own girls’ empowerment course, GirlPower in 2010. Through GirlPower, Michelle teaches 5-8th grade girls from all walks of life to be self-acceptant, self-reliant, self-confident. In 2012, Michelle published her first book, 30 Hours of Hope about a miracle connection between two strangers. It’s available through Amazon.com and many other online book retailers. Check out her website. Follow her on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

KickAss Radio welcomes Erika Otero, our December 2013 KickAss Woman of the Month, to talk about her struggles and triumphs in figure modeling. Listen in as she shares stories of her accident, back injuries, training and recovery with spinal herniations and struggles in figure modeling due to her young age. Meet Erika Otero. She is Venezuelan but raised in Miami. Having been an athlete since her childhood days, she began competing in the NPC at the young age of 17 years old and continue to do so till today. Now at the age of 25 years old, she is preparing to do a warm up show on March 15th at “The CJ Classic” then continue her 2014 competition season with a National Level show in May and ultimately the NPC Jr Nationals in June and Team Universe in July. If she turns pro this year, she plans to continue her season till October to participate in her first Pro show. Some of her highlights are having won the Southern States Figure division at the age of 20 and 23 (2010 and 2013).   Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Watch her YouTube videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1VPyKqvjx8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11XSjzp_xgs Check out her Contest pictures here. Visit our KickAss Women website. Like us on Facebook.

KickAss Radio welcomes Hillary Jones, a Chef and Fitness Model, to talk about overcoming her personal struggles in the world of fitness competition. Listen in as she shares how she stopped putting limitations on herself and the things she could accomplish and finally realized that once she believed in herself, she can achieve anything. In 2010, Hillary Jones competed for the first time in the Arnold Amateur, and placed third among 35 girls in her height class. She did two other shows within the next two months and then competed in her first Nationals later that year.  Her experience with competing was extremely unhealthy, but she had come to believe that it was just what everyone did. After competing at Nationals, she vowed to never compete again and spent the next several months battling a very ugly binge eating disorder. She had always been passionate about cooking and decided to attend a farm to table culinary arts program in Boulder, CO and learned to look at food in such a different light. It was probably one of the best experiences of her life. Her passion for fitness never went away, and she decided to get recertified as a personal trainer and start training clients again. She still also had this desire to compete again and prove that you could do so in a healthy way. In May of 2013, she competed in her first WBFF show and won her pro status. She took some time away from the stage to figure out what she wanted in her life and career and now she is training for her first pro show in Montreal in 15 weeks. She is most passionate about helping women create a balance in their life, where they can create bodies that they may have always wanted, but not have to feel they are constantly depriving themselves or have to spend hours in the gym or on crazy diets. The most powerful thing one can do is show someone all the power that lies within them, once they just let that light shine.

KickAss Radio welcomes Joe Cicman, the famous Flatland expert rider, to talk about his personal journey in the world of extreme sports most especially Flatland BMX. Listen in as he shares stories about GuruJam, the most rider-centric contest to date and The TerraDome, his private indoor training facility. Joe Cicman's been riding flatland for 27 years. Yes, almost 3 decades of spinning, twisting, gliding, leaping, bailing, and wrecking. Rarely do riders make it to this triumphant milestone. Five years ago, Joe reinvented himself and his style of riding. He decided to dive head first into the flatland world and start traveling the globe in search of competitions. This quest paid off. In 2011, he won the national title for the Expert division of the AmFlat Circuit. Joe continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible. After winning the title, he decided he no longer needed brakes on his bike. He also spent months working out a deal to secure his private indoor training facility, known as The TerraDome. Riders have travelled from many other countries, just to take a spin in this world-famous warehouse. In October, Joe made his greatest contribution to flatland – The GuruJam. Perhaps this was the most rider-centric contest to date. Many think it was THE best contest in history. Either way, Joe continues to push the limits of what is possible both on and off the bike. Check out FlatMatters Online. Check out Am Flatland Circuit and watch contest footage at http://www.youtube.com/AMFLT Follow him on Instagram and YouTube.

KickAss Radio welcomes Jeannette Jarnes, WBFF Pro and Promoter, to talk about how she enjoys her life as a mom and a fitness pro at the same time. Listen in as she talks about all the projects she’s currently involved in:  Orlando and Miami WBFF Promoter, Team Hard Kandy Coach, Sponsored by NVIE and opening her new business (Cherry Blow Dry Bar). Jeannette Jarnes is a mother of two beautiful children who are her heart, Cheyenne (8 years old) and Parrish (6 years old). She has been married to her lovely husband, Larry for 13 years. She’s also an extremely dedicated fitness competitor. Dedication and persistence have brought her to this point of becoming a WBFF pro athlete. She has always been dedicated to fitness; playing competitive tennis and running in races. She wanted more and took it to the next level. She wants to thank her children, husband, family and friends for all their love and support in helping her reach this goal. Her husband has been her number 1 fan and supporter through everything. She also wants to thank all her coaches, Doug Casebier, Karen Dancer, the TBA team and a big thanks to WBFF (Paul and Allison Dillett) for welcoming her in their fitness family. She couldn’t be more proud to be a part of it. Also, sending out a special thanks to all her fans for their support and inspiring her to be the best athlete she can be. Follow her on Facebook.

KickAss Radio welcomes Michael Gonzales, 3rd placer at the WBFF World Championships in 2012 and Chelcea Lee Gonzales, Pro WBFF Diva Fitness Model, to talk about how to have a positive way of life through health and fitness.  Listen in as they encourage and teach the listeners on the many principles and practices in achieving lifestyle goals. Michael Gonzales is a Full time medical sales rep and fitness model. He tries and demonstrates how one can balance being a Foodie and a Professional Fitness Competitor. Recently taking 3rd place at The WBFF World Championships in 2012, his drive remains to continue to Do Better and Be Better. His goal is to inspire others and demonstrate how you can achieve a healthy lifestyle as well as enjoy your favorite foods. Chelcea Lee Gonzales got into fitness when she realized that the models she looked up to in the fitness magazines were surrounded by real achievements, not fancy perfumes and brand name clothing. She started her fitness prep for her first show in 2010 in hopes of inspiring others the way she had been, to make a change. As a Lifestyle Coach in the fitness industry, also known as the One Eighty Lady, she prides herself in coaching athletes and driven individuals to successes through fitness and goal achievement. Being a coach of many, she tries to set the pace through example as a Fitness Model Pro by staying in peak shape year round, always being prepared and living a positive, stylish lifestyle. Currently aspiring to be one of the leading inspirations in fitness lifestyles, she is an advice columnist in the UK, International fitness model, nutritionist, posing and competition coach. Visit her One Eighty Lady website.

KickAss Radio welcomes Lois Hammond, our November 2013 KickAss Woman of the Month, to talk about her love for fitness that started while she was just a young girl and continued even during her illness. Listen in as she shares the challenges and the victories in training and wellness coaching. Meet Lois Hammond. Inspiring story of overcoming life threatening obstacles has led her to become a female fitness enthusiast in the fitness industry. This woman has a vision and is on a mission to improve the lives of others through sharing her incredible journey and knowledge. Already a massage therapist / NPC competitor and continuing to pursue her passion in the fitness/health industry.  After realizing her potential in the past few years, she has decided to turn her passion for health and the zest for living as a newly discovered career path in health as a wellness coach / massage therapist and NPC competitor. Lois is giving some new meaning to the word “hard core”. Harnessing her rock solid work ethic, knowledge of exercise & the body, and intense personal passion enabled her to move herself forward. In June of 2013, she entered her first NPC Masters Bikini competition and took 1st place. This is a defining moment in her life and she is not looking back now. Lois is hoping to pursue this dream as a Health and Wellness coach, vitamins spokesperson and fitness enthusiast full-time. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter. Visit our KickAss Women website.  Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

KickAss Radio welcomes Justin Gonzales, the 2013 WBFF Professional Fitness Model World Champion, to talk about his personal journey in the world of fitness competition. Listen in as he shares how he prepares for the shows, handles competition most especially his brother and the purpose of his JustinGonzalesFitness.com website. In 2005, Justin started his fitness career by becoming a personal trainer. Since then he has held a variety of positions in the fitness and nutrition industry steadily improving his knowledge and shape. In 2010, he decided to use his understanding and experience to inspire and motivate others to start their own journey to lifelong fitness. He then founded OneEightyLifestyle, an online community and apparel company. In 2012, he challenge himself to compete in his first fitness model show in Kansas City where he earned first place and the title of WBFF Professional Fitness Model. MusclePharm took notice and began sponsoring Justin. In 2013, he took stage at the WBFF Pro Show in Las Vegas against the “Best of The Best” and again took the top title: Professional Fitness  Model World Champion. After the show he added Fitmark as a sponsor and is looking forward to building more such relationships. His personal motto is “Never give up. Giving up is too easy. Setting goals and reaching them is the best feeling one can have.” Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Visit our KickAss Women website.

KickAss Radio welcomes Val Solomon and Erica Willick, creators of GORGO Women’s Fitness Magazine, to talk about their all-digital women’s fitness magazine, called GORGO, set to launch on November 1 and why they think people need or want a new magazine with all the information available online. Listen in as they share how they got connected on this kind of business venture and their thoughts on how women get fitness information these days. Val Solomon, a mother of 4 boys and military wife from Ft. Meade, Maryland, is no stranger to fitness nor the world of social media. Val built her social media following to 50,000+ in two years with her brand of living a fit life FOR her children, instead of being fit in spite of four kids. Erica Willick, a mother, accountant and wife from London, Ontario, went from being a fit but fairly shy office professional to being a favorite Oxygen magazine fitness model, an international cover girl and a Pro Bikini Model champion in one year. They connected thanks to a shared passion for empowering women in fitness, but noted a diet quick-fix and gimmick-ridden trend that was prevalent in fitness magazines on the newsstand. The pair believe women are craving more challenge, as well as more real information to inspire themselves to make healthy changes that last. Visit their GORGO site. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest.

KickAss Radio welcomes Erin Duggan, our October 2013 KickAss Woman of the Month, to talk about her personal journey in the world of bodybuilding including the accident that completely changed her life. Listen in as she discusses her vision for Women’s bodybuilding and why she still continues to compete despite her other activities. Erin Duggan is a female… She is strong… She is a bodybuilder… She will never give up. Erin is a proud single 42 year old mother of four children. She lives in Avon, CT and she is a full time nursing student. Her passion is bodybuilding. She is dedicated to improve her body, health and conditioning on a daily basis, not only to better herself but to inspire others to cherish and develop their inner and outer strength. She is currently enrolled in nursing school after returning to college and taking all of her undergraduate classes. She decided that her survival happened for a reason, and if she could turn just one person’s life around as hers had, it would be worth all of the pain, struggle and hardship she has been through. If she can also encourage, enlighten and empower women to embrace their muscularity through the art of bodybuilding, she will have achieved her goals. She will never fail to give 110% to everything she does. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

KickAss Radio welcomes Lauren Lyle, the creator and designer behind the brand of Maison Lyle, and Tracey Chaffin, the owner, creator and designer of Tracey Chaffin Fitness Apparel custom crystallized work out wear, to talk about their collaboration & brand management. Listen in as they share how they met, where they are headed and what they have planned in the future. The creator and designer behind the brand of Maison Lyle, creates a unique fashionable crystallized swimsuit and accessory line that has many admirers from around the world. Maison Lyle is based out of Tampa Bay, Florida. Owned and run by retired NFL wife and obsessive fashionista, Lauren Lyle. Visit her Maison Lyle website. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. From Tracey Chaffin’s early teenage years, she’s always been very aware of how exercise and nutrition play a vital role in our lives. And, she loves knowing that her exterior is a direct reflection of how she treats her body. Taking care of her physique has been and will continue to be a priority. Visit Tracey Chaffin’s website. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

KickAss Radio welcomes Daisi “Jo” Pollard Sepulveda-Low, a Model & Beauty Queen entrepreneur, to talk about her personal journey in the world of modeling and pageantry. Listen in as she shares her background in entrepreneurship and philanthropy and learn more about her new multimedia blog, DaisyJoReviews.com. Daisi “Jo” Pollard Sepulveda-Low is launching a blog dedicated to her double-sided passion of everything beauty, fashion, fitness, lifestyle and business. Having both an extensive background in modeling and entrepreneurship, Daisi has cultivated her experience, knowledge base and curiosity for trying and testing products & services in the beauty industry; while exploring and learning about the creators and mega corporations behind them. Check out her websites – Blog, Portfolio and Personal Brand. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Visit our KickAss Women website. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

KickAss Radio with Kristi Winger Szudlo welcomes AJ Ellison, the 2013 WBFF World Muscle Model, to talk about his personal journey in the world of fitness competition. Listen in as he shares the many reasons why he competes and what does fitness really mean to him.   Meet AJ Ellison. He was born in Merced, California and now lives in Kansas City, MO. He grew up a military brat so he’s lived in many places from California to North Carolina and even in his mother’s home country, Japan! It was quite an experience to move about every 4 years but with that he realized how much he enjoyed people and diversity. His journey to becoming a personal trainer began with his first passion, running. He put on track spikes for the 1 time during his junior year in high school which led to a solid middle distance career at the University of Tulsa and continuing on to qualify for the 2000 Olympic Trials in the 800m. Years later, he fell in love with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. After a severe tricep tear in February of 2010, he re-evaluated his priorities and being able to maintain his fitness with longevity was at the top of his list. He turned to fitness competitions as his new outlet. During his journey as a fitness competitor, he’s been blessed to secure a Pro Card in the Muscle Model category with the WBFF in 2011, and just recently won the 2013 WBFF World Muscle Model title. He’s also been honored to be published in magazines such as Natural Muscle, Fit & Firm, Status Fitness and KC Fitness Magazine. Check out his website. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

KickAss Radio with Kristi Winger Szudlo welcomes Danyelle Mastarone, a NPC National Figure Competitor and HMB sponsored athlete, to talk about what keeps her busy this 2013: her recent competitions, being a competition prep coach, a NPC expeditor and judge, photoshoots, and a contributing writer for npcnewsonline. Listen in as she shares her memorable experiences in the world of fitness competition. Fitness has always been a part of Danyelle’s life in one way or another, starting with “Get In Shape Girl” as a child. Through high school and college, she was the queen of workout videos, from tradition aerobics, step and of course the ever famous Buns of Steel. But to actually look like the women in her videos… talk about a pipe dream. Fast forward to five years ago and she was teaching group fitness classes. She was definitely fit and in great shape, eating what she considered healthy, but not on formal plan or routine. A friend of hers and fellow instructor decided to train for a figure competition and encouraged her to do it as well. After witnessing her friend’s incredible transformation, as well as that of some other friends who had competed, she was not only going to compete herself, but she was going to do it better! She had absolutely no clue what she had just signed up for, nor the life change she was about to embark upon. After winning 1 Place in the Novice Category, she was hooked and couldn’t wait to get better and do this again. After 5 years, she is still in love with this sport! She not only competes herself, but trains and coaches others, judges, expedites and writes for the npcnewsonline.  Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

KickAss Radio with Kristi Winger-Szudlo welcomes the WBFF Pros: Alisa Kress, WBFF Pro Fitness Diva, James Alexander-Ellis, WBFF Pro Muscle Model, Jean-Jacques Barrett, WBFF Pro Fitness Model, Michelle MacDonald, WBFF Pro-Diva Fitness Model, and Ryan Carruthers, WBFF Pro-Male Muscle Model, to talk about their individual journeys to the world of fitness competition, most especially in the WBFF. Alisa Sharp Kress is a WBFF Pro Fitness Diva earning the prestigious title of 5 in the world, August 2011 and 1 place during her WBFF debut in June. This mother of 2 young boys is a fitness model, fitness competitor, personal trainer and owner of Snuggle Me’z. James Alexander-Ellis got into the fitness industry just 4 years ago as a Personal Trainer and Strength Coach, helping average gym-goers, housewives and athletes alike to achieve their physique and fitness goals. Back in May 2011 he decided, after seeing an advert, to enter the “Best Body” Competition at The Bodypower Expo (at the NEC Birmingham).  Jean -Jacques Barrett was awarded Pro Fitness Model Status winning 1 place at The 2011 WBFF World Championship. This year will be his 2 Pro competitions now switching into the Muscle Model Category.  This is Michelle MacDonald’s 4 season competing on stage, and it will be her 5 WBFF show. She won her Pro card at the 2012 WBFF World Championships in the Diva Fitness 35+ class, and competed for the first time as a Pro in the 2013 Montreal Pro/Am show. She is excited to be returning to the World Championship stage in Vegas with the rest of her Active Protocol Team!

KickAss Radio with Kristi Winger Szudlo welcomes the WBFF Pros: Ignacio Torres, current WBFF World Bodybuilding champion, Tammy Streich, Team Founder and Captain of Women’s WBFF Team BSH, and Mandy White, top 3 finisher in 2012 World Championship Pro Bikini Diva division, to talk about their individual journeys to the world of fitness competition, most especially in the WBFF. Ignacio Torres, WBFF Pro is a former junior and senior bodybuilding champion, and now current WBFF World Bodybuilding champion in 2012 at age 28 from the country of Uruguay. Ignacio is ready to defend his World Champion Title in Bodybuilding at Planet Hollywood this Saturday night, August 24 among the best of the best athletes and beautiful people in the fitness and fashion industry. He is looking amazing. Watch live or see it on a Pay-Per-View Live! www.wbffshows.com Tammy Streich, WBFF Pro is a favorite veteran Fitness Competitor hitting the stage this year on Saturday night at the World stage of Planet Hollywood is the team Founder and Captain of Woman’s WBFF TeamBSH, co-captain of Men’s WBFF TeamGenetics, a certified personal trainer, fitness group leader, Fitmodel, business owner with her husband Joe, and co-sponsor with husband Joe and Randy Sandburg of the upcoming WBFF Oklahoma show on October 5 in Oklahoma City, OK.   Mandy White, WBFF Pro is a Bikini Pro and a top 3 finisher in 2012 World Championship Pro Bikini Diva division. This year as she competes in the World competition in the Bikini Diva division, she promises to not disappoint with wearing another amazing gown and adding to it $250,000 of sponsored diamonds she will dazzle the audience with as she models them on stage in the Pro finals.

KickAss Radio with Kristi Winger-Szudlo welcomes Michelle Otero, LMHC, our August 2013 KickAss Woman of the Month, to talk about the many reasons why Mental Health is so important in the Fitness Industry. Meet Michelle Otero. She is 35 years old. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey but have been leaving in Miami, Florida for the last 27 years. She is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Psychology College Professor. She graduated with her master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University and later that year opened her private practice in Mental Health Counseling. She believes that the Mind, Body and Soul are the most important dimensions that individuals must strive to keep healthy. As a mental health therapist, she encourages her clients, friends and family to try and work on having all three dimensions equally balanced. She is currently training for her next National show, where she hopes to win her Pro Card in Figure.  The competition will take place in November in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She is inspired to take this recent experience to a higher level. She would love to have the opportunity to expand her horizons and she believes that with her charismatic, dedicated, passionate and intellectual personality, she can be seen not only as a figure competitor but also as a female role model to other individuals and or athletes. Fitness is not just looking good, it’s being healthy… it’s a way of life! Follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.