Hi everyone! A little about me — I’m a competitive CrossFit athlete and have been lucky enough to travel the world competing at some pretty incredible events. One of my biggest achievements has been qualifying for the CrossFit Games four times in the Team Division, with our best finish being 2nd in 2024.

When I’m not training or competing, I’m usually hanging out with my two Groodles, Tia and Sheepey, or coaching one-on-one PT sessions in Brisbane 🙂

I’m an IFBB Bikini Competitor currently preparing for my second competition, alongside being the Founder and Head Coach of Built by Bella Community. Through my online fitness and lifestyle coaching platform, I support women across fat loss, muscle building, pre- and post-natal training, and structured transformation challenges.

With a strong focus on sustainable habits, I’ve helped women achieve lasting physical and mental transformations — from fat loss and strength gains to building a healthier relationship with food and confidence in their training. Outside of coaching and competing, I’m a Registered Nurse with a background in paediatric nursing

I’m also a proud mum to my 10-month-old son, Ayer 🩵, a role that has reshaped my perspective and continues to fuel my passion for helping women become stronger, healthier, and more confident in every stage of life.

I moved to Australia in 2017 with my two daughters in pursuit of a better quality of life and the opportunity for them to grow up strong, healthy, and supported. Fitness has always been a constant in my life, but over time it evolved from a passion into a purpose.

Through my journey as a trainer, I’ve learned that training is about far more than physical results — it’s about building confidence, discipline, and resilience. Being able to create a career I love while raising my girls here is my greatest achievement, and I’m grateful every day for the opportunity to inspire others to become their strongest selves, both inside and out.

I’m Monique Howell, a lifestyle, fitness, and wellness coach with over a decade of experience in the fitness industry. I’m a former professional figure athlete in my earlier years 2020.

Now I’m the owner and director of BUMP Coomera — a female-focused fitness studio specialising in pre and postnatal health. As a mum and business owner, I’m deeply passionate about helping women navigate the juggle of motherhood, health, and career, empowering them to build strength, confidence, and sustainable habits that support real life.

Partnering with EVA has allowed me to extend my impact beyond coaching, supporting people — particularly those in rural and remote South West Queensland — who are starting or recommitting to their health and wellbeing journeys. By making quality gear more accessible and promoting a lifestyle centred on lifting others, this partnership aligns strongly with the way I aim to show up in my community.

Alongside this work, I continue to serve in Board Director roles with South West Hospital & Health Service and WQPHN, Chair the WQPHN Consumer Advisory Committee, and in 2025 was honoured to be a guest speaker and panel member at the ANZMHA Indigenous Wellbeing Conference.

At the core of everything I do is a commitment to doing the work — especially when no one is watching. I believe that building quiet discipline and confidence allows us to shine brighter, and in turn, create space for others to do the same.

Completing my Bachelor of Applied Fitness as the top-performing student and being awarded the Overall College Medal stands as one of my proudest achievements.

Beyond academics, becoming a mum to my two boys is my greatest accomplishment — one that continues to shape my drive, resilience, and perspective every day 🤍

I am a Bikini Bodybuilder with a competitive background that includes placing 2nd at Nationals in 2024 and earning three overall state titles across Miss Fitness Model and In Season A divisions.

In 2025, I will be competing both nationally and internationally, with the goal of earning my Pro Card and continuing to push my performance to the highest level.

I’m an ex-gymnast now fully immersed in the bodybuilding world, proudly following in my mum’s footsteps. I recently stepped onto the IFBB Pro League stage and am focused on returning again in the near future 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

Alongside competing, I’m currently studying biomedicine, balancing performance sport with my academic journey 😝. When it comes to my EVA favourites, I’m obsessed with the Aura Shorts — and the electric blue colour is absolutely unbeatable 💙💙💙