Making a 3x Ms. Olympia Champion- Behind the physique and mindset of Andrea Shaw

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Episode Overview

Sometimes when you meet someone, you feel like you've known them your whole life. Well, that's what it was like for me to meet Andrea Shaw. Known to her friends and now to me as Draya. What impressed me about her was not just her incredible physique, but also her humility, light, her personality and the kind of person that she exudes. We'll find out a lot about what sets her apart, how her mindset has taken her this far in her sport and where the rubber met the road for her in terms of her making a decision to take this route in the first place.

“Don't let the environment control you. You control the environment and take charge of what you can.”

- Andrea Shaw

“Pick a day! Once you take action, there's definitely going to be some sort of follow up step, or something else is going to happen to help move you into that next phase and that next dimension

- Andrea Shaw

Episode Timestamps:

02:17 How did Andrea get started in bodybuilding?

06:23 When and where did Andrea grow up?

09:32 The early years - did Andrea see other women doing what she wanted to do?

12:19 Was the community supportive towards Andrea?

13:18 How long did it take when Andrea first started training seriously to her first competition?

15:30 Where did Andrea learn how to eat to also get into her best shape

18:10 What does a normal day look like for Andrea when she’s training?

24:47 How does Andrea’s mindset play into this?

32:30 What are Draya's goals for this year?

36:06 How can you find more about Andrea and her program?

38:39 If a woman wants to become like Andrea, what is the step #1?

41:29 What is Andrea’s ultimate cheat meal?

Andrea’s Bio:

Andrea Shaw is an American professional bodybuilding champion and physique and figure competitor.[1] She holds three Ms. Olympia title wins and three Ms. Phoenix Rising title wins. Andrea grew up near Detroit, Michigan and got her start in fitness as a young girl growing up in gymnastics and competitive cheerleading. She is a personal trainer and a motivational speaker. Most of all, she is a thoughtful, humble woman who has gotten to the top of her sport and wants to share her passion with others.

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