Life Lessons with Jim O'Reilly
This episode is very near and dear to my heart. Jim was my boss for a time and has been a friend and a mentor ever since. We discuss loss, love, and life. You won't want to miss his wisdom!
Episodes
Big Girl Pants Podcast
Big Girl Pants Podcast is a podcast that highlights real people, living real life. It's not all the time that we get one on one conversations with our closest friends. BGP offers perspectives from all walks of life. Health, Fitness, Mental Health, Parenting, Entrepreneurship, and all the struggles in between. We are all people trying to figure it out - join me as I try, one conversation at at time!
Episodes
Have your cake and eat it, too - Tiffani Higgins CEO of Stay at Home Bookkeeper
Welcome back! Please join us for a phenomenal episode with Tiffani Higgins - CEO of Stay at Home Bookkeeper! Tiffani was a stay at home bookkeeper when she realized, not only could she do this and thrive, but she could teach others to do it as well! Find her at https://www.stayathomebookkeeper.com/start-a-virtual-bookkeeping-business and on Facebook in the group: "Have your cake and eat it, too!" You won't want to miss this episode!...
Yeah, I said it - Ross Cooper
Join April as she and Ross talk about fitness, diabetes, parenting, and what it's like to be a Black Man in America right now. Check out Ross's Podcast "Yeah, I said it" on Spotify and iTunes. Thank you as always to Keith Harelson at mixit1studio@gmail.com - if you are in the North Texas area, feel free to reach out to Keith for all of your studio needs! This episode is sponsored by Better Help - if you or anyone you know would benefit from online therapy, please reach out to...
Breaking up is hard...
Just kidding, it's easy! Join us as we discuss Kimberly taking a step away from Big Girl Pants. Thank you all so much for listening. Don't forget to save 10% off of online counseling with BetterHelp at betterhelp.com/BGP
Birth Control Part 2
Join us as we continue the conversation about Hormonal Birth Control and how dangerous it is to the women who take it! If you haven't already, please go back and listen to Episode 18 - part 1. Thank you!
Let's Talk Money! Ft. Financial Advisor Lyndsey Monahan
Hi there! Thank you for listening! Join April as she talks all things money management with Lyndsey Monahan! Lyndsey Monahan, Financial Professional with WealthWave: Lyndsey spent 12 years in Corporate IT and left Corporate America to start her career as a financial professional in 2015. Lyndsey is a graduate of Illinois State University with a degree in Accounting/Computer Science. She holds a couple of financial industry designations and a number of licenses. Lyndsey teaches people, specifical...
The Risks of Birth Control - Part 1
Join April and Kimberly as they speak with Mike Gaskin, the author of "In The Name of The Pill". An excerpt from the back cover: "Fifty years passed between the time Dr. Kassouf and Dr. Reitzschel expressed their concerns about hormonal birth control. The decades between saw The Pill linked to ailments as diverse as: Breast Cancer Lupus Thyroid Disease Blood Clots Infertility Diabetes Suicide Multiple Sclerosis Crohn's Disease Migraines Strokes Heart Disease Hair Loss This bo...
April is engaged & the job market!
Welcome back! Join Kimberly and April as they talk about April getting engaged! They also discuss the job market the complications with hiring during this crazy time!
Josh Thomas | Lifted Mindset
Join April as she and Josh talk about fitness, family, and mental health! Josh Thomas is a former professional bodybuilder, sponsored athlete, consultant and podcaster! This episode really shines a light on why he walked away from professional bodybuilding to focus on not only his family, but making sure that he was present as a husband and a father. Josh has great insights from learning from first hand experience how he didn't want his boys to be raised. This was an awesome episode to reco...
Part 2: PTSD
Join us while we continue the conversation with Ian Owdom and Duncan Lordanich. Last week we talked all about their experience in the military, why they served, how they served, and how they felt about their time. This week we unpack what it was like to realize that they had PTSD, how it affected their lives, and how they are healing now. Not only were they courageous in serving their country but also as men discussing mental health. This is an amazing episode and I hope you don't miss it!...
Let Freedom Ring with Duncan Lordanich and Ian Owdom
Happy 4th of July! Join April as she interviews two of our Nation's Veterans: Ian Owdom (US Navy) and Duncan Lordanich (US Army). This episode was truly an honor to record. We discuss the motivating factors behind joining the military, how they served, and what they think of the current state of the armed forces. This was an amazing episode - I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed interviewing them! Thank you to all of the Veterans who served our Nation so we can enjoy the freedoms we hav...
Franki Ray Returns! THE must have luxury bag of the future.
Join us as we spend an hour with the FABULOUS Stacey and Sasha of Franki Ray AGAIN! Yep...they're baaccckk! If you still haven't seen these luxury bags, the time is now - check them out TODAY. They are gorgeous, leather, handcrafted unique conversation starters that every professional wanting to make a statement must carry. Check them out at www.frankiray.com and of course - right here on Big Girl Pants Podcast! " WE ARE NOT JUST WOMEN — WE ARE LIONS FIERCE, COURAGEOUS, AND CONFID...
Rachelle Ugalde - Self-Love, Self-Sabotage and living with anxiety
Join April, Kim, and their awesome guest Rachelle Ugalde, success coach, podcaster, entrepreneur, and self-care advocate as they discuss body image, self-sabotage and so much more. Rachelle truly understands the meaning of self-love and is a walking example of how to be completely in love with your body. Check out her website: www.rachelleugalde.com for blogs and podcasts on how to love yourself, dealing with depression and anxiety, self-sabotage, shame and guilt. Every women should know her nam...
A life, a legacy - April shares the story of losing her father
Honoring A Father! Losing loved ones is a real part of life. We don't always know the right thing to say to those going through it. April shares her fathers legacy, the story of going through his last months/days and how she coped with the loss. April also shares how to help those we care about when they are dealing with grief. Happy Father's Day to all the dads, and a most special Happy Father's Day to Doug Melton, you will be missed by so many. SHOW LESS...
Breaking the chains - learning to heal from sexual assault, with Colleen Willoughby
Join April and Kimberly as they discuss sexual assault, and how we break the chains of how we define purity as christian women. Colleen Willoughby bravely shares her journey of coping with sexual assault in her first year of college and how she healed and began to take control of her life. About Colleen: Colleen was raised in north Texas and received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Texas in 2012. She moved to Amarillo for a year as a F...
Find your purpose with Gabrielle Bosche, TEDx Presenter, Bestselling Author
Join April and Kim as they spend time with Gabriele Bosche, author of 6 books, most recently, co-author of The Purpose Factor. A wealth of knowledge and experience, Gabrielle is the real deal. Her purpose is helping others find theirs. Don't miss this episode. About Gabrielle: Gabrielle is one of the most booked Millennial motivators in the world. She has been called the "next generation of motivators" by Tom Ziglar and is a popular TEDx presenter, bestselling author, and co-found...
CEO of Compete Everyday, Jake Thompson is back to Encourage, Empower, and Equip
Jake Thompson is back to discuss his book Compete Everyday, his new book coming this year and so much more. What if the key to reaching your full potential wasn't about what talents you were born with, but something more? In this brand new book, author Jake Thompson shares the seven key choices Competitors make every day to win their career & life. About Compete Every Day: Compete Every Day® (CED) has grown from its humble beginnings as a small t-shirt brand sold from the back of my car...
Learning to Fail, living the entrepreneurial dream with Hirbod Bigvand
Hirbod Bigvand is a serial entrepreneur at the ripe old age of 27, investor, brand strategist, and TEDx speaker. 6 years ago, Hirbod didn't speak English, didn't know anyone but knew he was destined to own a business. Today, he's living his dream, and one of the wisest individuals we've had the pleasure of speaking with. We discuss learning to fail, taking the lessons and rebuilding (again and again). Hirbod exemplifies the true meaning of success and living a meaningful life...
Amanda Smith - Dallas Girl Gang
Join me in welcoming Amanda Smith of Dallas Girl Gang! Amanda Smith is a Coach and CEO of Dallas Girl Gang, a 50,000+ global community of engaged women connecting in career, business and life. Amanda is an expert in connecting, marketing, pitching business, and cultivating community. After a huge life shift in 2017 and a move to Dallas, Amanda was seeking a community for women that was inclusive and offered resources for career, life, and business- and came up empty. So, she created one herself ...
Lara Marshall - Creator of Sugar & Suede
Join Kimberly and April in welcoming Lara Marshall - the creative behind Sugar and Suede! Lara is a wife, a mother, and the entrepreneur behind Sugar and Suede - an online Women's boutique. Lara and April have known each other since they were young, growing up in the same neighborhood. This episode features Lara's journey to entrepreneurship and how she found herself among all of the other titles she has! Please check her out on Facebook at Sugar & Suede https://www.facebook.com/su...
What it's really like to be a woman - Nikki Foxx
Join us for this amazing episode! This week we have Nikki Foxx - Career professional, fitfluencer and all around WOMAN. Please listen in as we discuss the struggles that accompany the fitness industry, the perks of going viral on TikTok, why being lean doesn't always equate to happiness, and the issues women face. We loved having her and hope you enjoy this episode!
From Stuck to Strong with Catherine Pompeo
Join April and Kim as they talk with Catherine Pompeo, founder of Design Life Project discussing her 4 Pillars of Wellness: 1) Mindset, 2) Community, 3) Nutrition, and 4) Movement. Catherine is a certified personal trainer and wellness advocate. She believes there is no single disease or condition that cannot be helped by nutrition. Teaching mindfulness, movement, macro and micro nutrition to help individuals make simple changes that over time improve their overall health is her platform. She ke...
Break-ups, COVID, and launching a business - how to keep it together with Mary Robb
The Candid Millennial (Mary Robb) is back with us again to talk about launching and running a business, (Social Practice) during a global pandemic. Not only did she increase profits by 250%, she did it while rebuilding her life after an unexpected break-up. Mary Robb is the epitome of how to move forward with grace when life takes an unexpected turn. She brings an all new meaning to the word pivot. About Mary: My first social media profile on Xanga was created when I was 12 years old. Being a lo...
What 2020 taught us...and so much more!
WHHHAAATTTTT!!!!! It's a new studio, a new sound, and a new image...couldn't be more excited to reboot these great discussions and reignite the (occasionally heated) and always dynamic conversations between Kim and April. This episode features conversations about 2020 (you know...that total dumpster fire year), politics (lightly), and where we go from here. They're back and ready to take 2021 by storm. Hope you'll join the ride!
The house that built me
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This episode was recorded back in January. April's grandmother had just turned 90 and being the podcaster she is - she just hit record and went! This was a truly beautiful conversation with both her Grandmother, Josie Ann Marie Groh Libby and her Grandfather, Charles William Libby. You will hear her mom and brother Jeffery, too. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed making it. Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your family, while you still have them!...
Episode 96 - Dr. Don Wood - Inspired Performance Institute
Dr. Don Wood developed the Inspired Performance Institute after spending years researching how trauma affects our minds and our lives. Dr. Wood began to understand that events and experiences throughout our lifetime continue to play a role in how we experience life in the present. He also realized that there was a better way of treating the issue. “Teaching people to live with, manage and cope with the daily stress doesn’t fix the problem. The solution comes from understanding it’s source and pr...
Episode 95 - Wally Wyatt, III - Author, Minister, Life Changer
Join April and Kim as they spend time with Wally Wyatt, an inspirational author, minister, Evangelist, and dedicated youth volunteer. His story of transformation and how true focus and dedication can alter the course of your life will inspire and warm your heart. Minister Wallace E. Wyatt, III is the firstborn to Wallace Wyatt Jr. and Palarcus Standley of Orlando, FL. His early childhood was spent living and growing up with his father’s family where he learned the importance of God, Family, and ...
Episode 94 - Jeremy Jenson - Encore Search Partners
Join April Melton as she interviews Jeremy Jenson - the CEO and Founder of Encore Search Partners in Houston, Texas! Jeremy actually didn't even have history in staffing - but once he found out how lucrative the industry was, he decided to become an expert! Please join us as we talk entrepreneurship, raising kids, and how COVID-19 has effected business! You can find Jeremy Jenson on LinkedIn and more information about Encore Search Partners at EncoreSearch.com...
Episode 93 - The conversation continues - #BLM with Alletrice Guyton
This conversation continues! April and Kim with guest, Alletrice Guyton continue the conversation around Black Lives Matter, White Privilege, and so much more.
Episode 92 - Health, Fitness, and Mindset with Mo Brossette
Morris “Mo” Brossette has been in the health and fitness industry for over 24 years, and is the Director of Mindset at The Adaptive Training Foundation, a Dallas based non-profit that leads disabled military veterans and civilians through a 9-week mental and physical training program called “Redefine”. Through this unique program, Mo helps these adaptive athletes overcome physical, emotional and mental pain, fear, and self-doubt. Mo is a Keynote Speaker on Fear and an expert in human behavior, m...