You never know who’s gonna show and what they’re gonna look like. For me, yes, I am competing alongside people who were big in my mind and inspiration … but you do have to put that aside and realize: I am here to do what I came here to do.
On preparing for the 2020 Olympia during COVID
It was like, Oh my gosh, I went through this with Hurricane Irma and now have to deal with COVID. But then I take a step back and say, it’s not just me, it’s everybody going through this, essentially. It’s tough. We were uncertain we were going to have an Olympia, but thanks to Dan [Solomon], Jake [Wood] and the whole Olympia team to be able to put that on, we have to thank them.
On being a role model as an Olympia champion
I want something more out of life. I’ve always been about keeping my aspirations high… I just love [taking on] the whole brand ambassador role for the Bikini division and help others in a way I wish I could’ve been helped.
On incorporating stairs into her leg routine
I used to think doing stairs would stimulate growth in the legs. Honestly, I can’t say I believe that anymore.
