BIG GIRL PANTS Podcast

Welcome back to BGP! Alli Kushner is a gem who is creating an incredible platform for parents to feel less isolated! Beekyn is a platform to bring the group out of the group chat! This episode was seamless, I felt like I was recording with an old friend. A must listen for all of my parents who need to meet other parents! Enjoy some more info about Alli and the amazing things she is doing! BeeKyn's website: beekyn.coBeeKyn's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beekynco/Alli's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonkushner/BeeKyn's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcuDZ7KY8FKytrdfk1VRWOwBeeKyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beekyn.co/Alli's Motherly article: https://www.mother.ly/postpartum/postpartum-depression-building-a-village/Alli's Business Insider article: https://www.businessinsider.com/im-not-quiet-quitting-im-loud-living-instead-2025-3Alli's HuffPost article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/motherhood-mom-identity-names_n_67f6bbfce4b01be20395898bAlli's NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/style/modern-love-postpartum-depression-mother-baby-bonding.html?unlocked_article_code=1.F08.tMjR.3YTJbbAYhmp7&smid=url-share

WELCOME BACK! I am so excited about this episode! This is one that you might want to watch and listen to! I was lucky enough to go to H2K and record this episode in person :) Mary Peters and Sam Kennedy have an amazing gym in H2K Fitness and if you are ANYWHERE near Frisco, Texas you should absolutely check them out! https://h2kfitness.com/ for a free 3 class pass! 

Fanni Gambero is an office admin turned president and co-founder of XM Talent Pros, an up-and-coming business that LINKS and SYNCS top-notch assistants and visionary entrepreneurs to level up their business.Fanni earned her bachelor's degree in international business administration in Hungary.  A few years after immigrating to the US in 2014, she began her work as an Assistant to a visionary executive and began to understand the tremendous power of two differently-wired individuals to multiply a business' impact together.  This new-found passion began to overflow to the clients they served, and XM Talent Pros was born.Fanni was recognized as the 2020 DFW Rookie of the Year by The Admin Awards, a nationally recognized organization for Administrative Professionals. She is the chapter president of Success Champions Networking Group, the Founder of The Table (a networking group for Administrative Business Xcelerators), and is certified coach in DISC and 12 Driving Forces.  Fanni resides in the DFW area with her husband Danny and two small children. She loves ballroom dancing, escape rooms, and going to her therapist.I hope you love this episode as much as I loved making it! 

Are you a busy parent that is lacking in the "village" department? Ashley Chang is the CEO of Sundays - a company providing fractional Executive Assistants that are helping busy parents spend more time with their kids, on their hobbies or just to RELAX! I looked forward to this episode with Ashley so much! We are in a different space than normal, but I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! If you have questions or want to learn more about Sundays check out their website https://withsundays.com/ I HIGHLY recommend it! 

Welcome back to BGP! Ben joins April to discuss best practices in healthy relationships. Communication, red flags, green flags and why it pays off to wait for the right person. I hope you enjoy! 

Hannah Curtis is an adolescent life coach based in Dallas, Texas. She has a deep passion for working with children and mentoring/supporting young people. With a Master's Degree in Education from Southern Methodist University, Hannah is a Master Certified Life Coach M.C.L.C. and equipped with the knowledge and expertise to guide and empower.Her journey began as a tutor, where she discovered her talent for helping students excel academically and fostering their love for learning. Recognizing that many challenges extend beyond academics, Hannah works to create a safe and supportive environment for children of various ages.Committed to making a significant impact, Hannah pursued additional education in child and adolescent development, emotional intelligence, and positive discipline strategies. As an adolescent life coach, she takes a holistic approach, leveraging her knowledge of education, psychology, counseling techniques, and personal experiences to guide her clients.Known for her compassionate and non-judgmental demeanor, Hannah creates a safe space for adolescents to express themselves freely. She utilizes various coaching tools, such as active listening, goal-setting, mindfulness exercises, and problem-solving strategies, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client. Hannah's ultimate goal is to empower teenagers to navigate life's complexities with confidence, self-awareness, and a strong sense of purpose.Outside of her coaching practice, Hannah enjoys immersing herself in the vibrant Dallas community, exploring local attractions, trying new workout classes, and spending quality time with loved ones. She remains dedicated to continuous professional development: staying up-to-date on the latest research and trends in adolescent psychology and coaching techniques.Coach Hannah is a trusted mentor and guide, committed to helping adolescents unlock their true potential and embark on a transformative journey towards personal growth and fulfillment as contributing members of society.A few fun facts about your Coach:HC really likes...Italy, lemons, pasta, pilates, musicals, July baseball games, dippin' dots, all tiny things...and much more!HC really dislikes...licorice, baked beans, condensation, dust, comic sans typeface, loud cars, crows, and mosquitoes…ick!

Welcome back to BGP Airi Holdridge is an absolutely incredible human being. She is a mother, a sales professional, a wife, a friend, a daughter and so much more. Airi is here to discuss how real mental health can be. This is not an easy episode - but it is so real and so validating. If you need help or identify with Airi please know there are people out there to help - National Suicide Hotline is 988 - it is not worth it. Thank you and I hope you enjoy xoxo

This episode was a BLAST to record. I loved every second of it! In this episode we discuss the male v female dynamics in dating: How women bond in relationshipsWhat men need and want to hear How both sexes just want to be loved and appreciatedMy very kind panel wants to remain anonymous but I truly do appreciate each and every one of them! Thank you! 

Hi Friends! Welcome back to BGP! I am so lucky to have Chloe back on the podcast. A lot has changed since she was 7! We talk about what it is like to be nine years old, have a little brother and how school and friends are going.  I hope you enjoy this update, time capsule episode as much as I did :) 

WELCOME BACK TO BGP! Please welcome Jessica VonHoven Jordan! She is an incredible, beautiful, compassionate, cool, wife and mother of two! Jessica has always been extremely stylish, innovative, and inventive! #DressedByJess is teaching you how to style what is already in your closet. Please reach out to Jess on Instagram @jessicavonhovenjordan if you want to learn how elevate your style! 

WE ARE BACK BABY! Please welcome my favorite hairstylist: Amanda Jordan Amanda is an entrepreneur, hairstylist, hairapist, mom and wife. April and Amanda discuss what she likes best in haircare, box dye and what she recommends for style! We also discuss what it was like to lose her mom at such a young age. If you are in D/FW and would like to book with Amanda - reach out to her at Hairbyamandavictoria@gmail.comLove you all! 

Join us! Ben has returned to discuss more male / female dynamics. In this episode we discuss how Ben has leveled up in his personal life that led to an upgrade in other areas. This will be an ongoing series where we discuss opposing views - Ben will represent the men and April the women. Get ready. It is going to be fun! 

Please give a big round of applause for Mary Robb! Mary Robb is the CEO of Social Practice - the leading Social Media Agency for Providers in the Aesthetic space! Please check her out on Instagram @maryelizabethrobb & @socialpracticeusShe is also entering the podcast game at @theaestheticeditpodcast Mary is such a positive energy and a joy to be around. I hope you love this episode as much as I loved recording it! 

Welcome back! Thank you for your patience as I ramp back up :) This episode is perfect! Jessica is incredible - she wrote an entire book about motherhood and how no one really talks about the transition! Meet Jessica Dawson, a proud, Denver-based mother to her daughter Harper and dog Beans, partner to her husband Ryan, marketing executive, and avid traveler. Inspired by a supportive tribe of remarkable women, she fearlessly penned her first book "Postpartum: The Expectations and Reality of the Fourth Trimester," to empower new moms with the hard truth of what they may experience with a relatable, fun, and friendly perspective, creating an invaluable resource for everyone embarking on the adventure of motherhood.Her book is out NOW! Find it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5FE6Y0V

Whew! Welcome back! Ben Teaney is a Texan who excels in Sales, Rugby and Cooking. He is a graduate of Culver Academies, Sedbergh College and Texas A&M. He also loves showing off his handstands on the beach (and is single!) Ben and I discuss an amalgam of topics - mostly around why it is so important for MEN to go to therapy. In this episode we discuss relationships, communication, self-love and when it is the right time to leave. I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did.Books mentioned in this episode: https://a.co/d/2ix2ceFhttps://a.co/d/fxi9hl4https://a.co/d/4iTv3eL

Welcome back to BGP! Chelsea is an incredible expert on all things skin! Join us as we discuss her story, becoming an aesthetician, how to balance your career and motherhood, and how to properly care for aging skin Please find Chelsea on Instagram at @dallasbeautytx

Welcome back to BGP! Alyssa Helfert is an incredible realtor who also dares to have a family. Join us as we discuss why now is still a good time to buy a house and why mental health is pivotal not only for a healthy mom, but for a healthy family. Find Alyssa on Instagram @alyssahelfert

In this episode Tyler and I discuss what Corporate Responsibility means and why it is important to work for an organization that does their part.

I am back! :) This is a Solo Episode - my first - eek! Thank you all for the grace while I dealt with 3 losses in 2022. On this episode I talk all about losing my stepdad, my paternal grandfather and my maternal grandfather. Losing that many people can really make you take a step back and reflect on what matters to you. I am working on healing, my family and helping you ALL with tips on how to get through some very heavy shit. Love you all

Marisela is an incredible, inspirational woman that I met one day working out at Metroflex Fort Worth.Not only is she a mom of 4 and a combat Veteran, she is a (working towards professional) Bodybuilder! She is one of the most inspirational women I have ever met. I was honored to have her on the podcast to discuss how to really work for something when you want it! "Don't forget to save 10% off online therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/BGP"

Welcome back to BGP! Bianca is a return guest - you might remember her from one of our first episodes. Dr. B is a Marriage Counselor with a specialty in Sex Therapy. She has a PHD in relationships. She has counseled all types of clients and gives some of the best advice I have ever received. She came back to discuss how her life has changed since  becoming a mom, basically overnight! She has two sons and we discuss best practices to raise emotionally healthy and aware children. If you want to seek therapy from Dr. Bianca Mickan please reach out to her at drmessina.comThis episode is sponsored by Better Help! If you or anyone you know need therapy you can save 10% with my code Betterhelp.com/BGPAlso, if you or anyone you know needs a studio space like this or an audio or music editor please reach out to Keith Harrelson at mixit1studio@gmail.com

Join me and SHAPIRO as we discuss traveling alone as a WOMAN and why it's necessary for everyone to do it! Kimberly recently went on a solo retreat in Sedona, Arizona. She drove herself and really reconnected to nature. I promise you won't want to miss this one :) This episode is sponsored by Better Help! If you or anyone you know need therapy you can save 10% with my code Betterhelp.com/BGPAlso, if you or anyone you know needs a studio space like this or an audio or music editor please reach out to Keith Harrelson at mixit1studio@gmail.com

Welcome back to BGP! This episode was SO FUN to record! As someone who has never had even so much as a laser treatment, Marco Valle really helped to educate me on all things injectable! Marco is a breadth of knowledge on not only Botox, but fillers, and all things aesthetic. You won't want to miss this episode if you are like me and have LOTS of questions around aesthetics! This episode is sponsored by Better Help! If you or anyone you know need therapy you can save 10% with my code Betterhelp.com/BGPAlso, if you or anyone you know needs a studio space like this or an audio or music editor please reach out to Keith Harrelson at mixit1studio@gmail.com

Welcome back! This one is not always the most fun topic, but I assure you it is very important! Join me and David Rodriguez, a Credit Expert at the Phenix Group, a credit repair company here in Dallas, Texas. David teaches us how to get our shit together so we can get our finances in order. Please reach out to David at thephenixgroup.com/david-rodriguez or on Facebook at David Rodriguez. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - BGP listeners can save 10% when using my link - BetterHelp.com/BGP Also, if you or anyone you know needs a studio space like this or an audio or music editor please reach out to Keith Harrelson at mixit1studio@gmail.com

WELCOME BACK! This is Mary's third time to come on the podcast - and this time we get into it :) Join us as we discuss her evolution as a business owner, as a woman, and as a human. If you want to work with Mary please reach out to her at http://social-practicetx.com/or on Instagram at @maryelizabethrobb. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - BGP listeners can save 10% when using my link - BetterHelp.com/BGP Also, if you or anyone you know needs a studio space like this or an audio or music editor please reach out to Keith Harrelson at mixit1studio@gmail.com

Welcome back! Join me as I share my personal experience with eating disorders with Maggie Stroud, a registered dietitian. Maggie Stroud, MCN, RD, LD, CEDS is a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders. Maggie graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in business management. Maggie went on to complete her Master's degree in clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. During her time in graduate school, Maggie interned in a variety of eating disorder settings including Remuda Ranch in Arizona and focused her graduate research on analyzing the role of the RD in the treatment of eating disorders.After graduating from UT Southwestern in 2016, Maggie began working at the Renfrew Center of Texas in the partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient settings. In June 2017, Maggie joined the team at Eating Recovery Center of Texas and worked in the inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization levels of care. Maggie has experience with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnoses including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Maggie has a special interest in working with children and adolescents and ARFID. Maggie is an active member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp) DFW Chapter and has served as the membership co-chair for the 2019 to 2020 term. Maggie also completed the requirements through iaedp to become a Certified Eating Disordered Registered Dietitian.If you want to reach out to Maggie - please visit https://www.dallasnutritionalcounseli...This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! If you or anyone you know would like to try out counseling, please visit Betterhelp.com/BGP for 10% off your first month. As always, if you need a studio space like mine, reach out to Keith at Mixit1studio@gmail.comSHOW LESS

Welcome back! Join me as Kerri Simpson and I discuss curing her Lyme Disease, naturally! This is Kerri's second time to come on the podcast and she always delivers solid advice on how to live our best lives in these crazy times. If you have any questions or want to reach out to Kerri - please visit thewellnut.comIf you need a studio space like mine, please reach out to Keith at mixit1studio.comThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp- BGP listeners get 10% off their first month with code BGP at BetterHelp.com - Betterhelp.com/BGP

Welcome back! Join me and Valerie Rocio - CEO and founder of not one but FOUR businesses! Valerie runs Lumos Creative, Lumos Moments, Wanderlust Picnics, and has a bad ass podcast called "You Glow Girl". Valerie and I discuss how its possible to do all of this without losing her mind! Find Valerie and all of her companies via her Instagram @valerierocio or the website - Lumoscreative.com. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! If you or anyone you know needs therapy at an affordable rate - visit Betterhelp.com/BGP for 10% off your first month! Also, if you or anyone you need podcast or audio services, reach out to Keith at mixit1studio@gmail.com

Welcome back! I was very lucky to meet Poria Mianabi in Denver a few weeks ago. Not only is he a multiple time entrepreneur, but a trailblazer in his own right in multiple ways. Starting businesses in music, Cannabis and now on to film, he has learned quite a few things along the way. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - BGP listeners get 10% off their first month with the link www.betterhelp.com/BGPAs always, if you or anyone you know need a studio space or audio editing like this - reach out to Keith Harrelson at mixit1studio@gmail.com

I am so lucky to have this beautiful little girl. Not just as my daughter but as a guest on BGP! Chloe graced us with her presence on this episode. We talk about all the things; school, friends, crushes, family and her parent's divorce. This is a family friendly podcast and we would love your feedback! Also, if you or anyone you know needs an editor or studio space, feel free to reach out to Keith Harelson at mixit1studio@gmail.comThis episode is sponsored by Better Help - BGP listeners get 10% off at betterhelp.com/BGP 

This episode was definitely not planned, but I think it worked out perfectly! I recently went to Denver for a girl's trip. We were at dinner and me being the podcaster that I am, decided to pull out my phone to record a REALLY good conversation. You will hear that we have dinner, drinks and are very candid about our thoughts. I hope you love it as much as I loved recording it! 

Join me as we discuss why diets are best approached with an 80/20 rule. Whether butter is a carb... And why you should take your nutrition seriously. Look for Miriam on Instagram @Tuffitfaye This Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp! BGP listeners get 10% off by using code BGP try it out at Betterhelp.com/BGP If you need help with your podcast - reach out to Keith Harelson at mixit1studio.com

Join me as I dig in to Ross's background - not only as a member of the military but as someone who knew from a young age that he wanted to be a police officer. This conversation was eye opening for me in so many ways. I really hope you enjoy it! If you or anyone you know needs a studio space like the one used in this episode. please reach out to Keith Harrelson at Mixit1studio@gmail.comThis episode is also sponsored by BetterHelp! New members can get 10% off when they use the code BGP - BetterHelp.com/BGP 

Happy New Year! Please welcome back - Jake Thompson!  We discuss all things motivation, discipline, realistic goals and what you need to implement better habits going forward! Find Jake's apparel at Competeeveryday.com and find Jake on Instagram at JakeThompsonSpeaks. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - online therapy is amazing! Feel free to use my link for 10% off - betterhelp.com/BGP As always, if you need any studio services please reach out to Keith at Mixit1studios@gmail.com

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! 

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! 

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 betterhelp.com/BGP for 10% off!

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 

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! 

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, specifically women, How Money Works! She has a true passion for helping women become empowered through personal finance and growing their wealth.Prior to her career in personal finance, Lyndsey spent 12 years in Corporate IT for a large insurance company. She left Corporate America to start her career as a financial professional in 2015.  She and her husband, Byron, live in Frisco where she's a Mom to Stella and Bonus Mom to Caleb!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - if you or someone you know would benefit from Therapy from the comfort of your phone - check out BetterHelp at better help.com/BGP Also, if you have a podcast and need an A1 editor or a studio space like ours, please reach out to Keith at Mixit1studio@gmail.com 

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 LossThis book examines the powerful forces that came together to give us birth control before it was proven safe, exposes the deceptive used to keep us in the dark, and explores the numerous chronic and deadly ways women's health has been sacrificed "In The Name of The Pill". 

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! 

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 record. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did! If you would like to work with Josh you can find him on Instagram @joshthomaspro. As always, if you are in the Frisco, Texas area and need a studio - reach out to Mixit1studio on Facebook! 

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! 

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 have today. Join us next week for part two - all about PTSD, how they identified it and how they are coping now. Thank you again to Keith at Mixit1studio - check him out on Facebook! 

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 LIONSFIERCE, COURAGEOUS, AND CONFIDENT!"   - Stacey & Sasha of Franki Ray Our beautiful friendship began in kindergarten, and since then it has inspired an adoration for life that shines the brightest when we are together. In 2017, we followed our dreams and landed exactly where we were destined to be, masterminding for Franki Ray! Franki Ray is a celebration of all things wonderful, as it has been cultivated from the muse of our imaginations. And how marvelous it has been for us to be able to manifest our friendship into something we can share with the world!FUN & DANGEROUS All content © 202

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 name.About Rachelle:Rachelle Ugalde | Creatress of a Worthiness movement and an advocate in empowering women to own their true selfs. Through the struggles of her past with anxiety, depression as the results of not feeling like I was ‘enough'. Rachelle has transmuted that struggle into a service to women and a commitment to a movement of seeing, validating and empowering women to be who they are unapologetically. Whether it's through her t-shirts, or podcast, work shops and retreats her mission is to leave no woman feeling like she isn't enough for self love, success and total inner freedom. 

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

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 Forensic Interview for the Children's Advocacy of Texas before moving back to North Texas to work for a local rape crisis center in her hometown. She interned, volunteered, and worked for nonprofits serving victims and survivors of sexual violence for nearly a decade before she left the nonprofit realm in 2016 to pursue a new career path. She received her Master of Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management in 2019 and is currently working as a program manager for an e-commerce company. Her passion is still to advocate for victims and survivors of sexual violence and hopes to serve on a board of directors one day to help local nonprofits secure the funds they desperately need. Colleen is married to her best friend, Lyndon, and they are expecting their first child in July 2021. They have a dog and 2 cats, and love spending time outside whether in their backyard or a patio at a restaurant.  

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-founder of The Purpose Company. Her work has been endorsed by the likes of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Brian Tracy, Lewis Howes, and co-founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Marc Victor Hansen. Gabrielle has worked with everyone from presidential campaigns, the U.S. Navy and Air Force, and the top brands in the world. Gabrielle has been featured in major media outlets including SUCCESS, NPR, Sirius XM Radio, Bloomberg Radio, Glamour Magazine, Business Insider, and Los Angeles Times. Gabrielle quit her job at 23 to launch her first company, consulting major brands and the government on how to reach Millennials. Her breakout moment came when at a networking meeting she introduced herself as a "Millennial expert" to someone who would end up being her first client (the U.S. Navy). Gabrielle has written 6 books ranging from Millennial motivation, next-generation entrepreneurship, and how to find your purpose. Gabrielle's approach to life, love, and business is the self-deprecating deeply wise and insanely practical solution we need right now.

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 behind a gym in 2011 into the lifestyle brand it is today. Seeing a need to help leaders make a bigger impact in their professional and personal lives, I began creating resources and content designed to help ambitious people grow their:MindsetFocusInfluenceOur team brings this vision to life by providing:Educational content on leadership, grit, & mindsetKeynote speakingMotivational apparelCompetitor University coaching program* (coming 2020)In-person events + workshopsWe believe that every day is a competition - against your pride, comfort zone, fear, complacency, snooze alarms, bad habits, bad relationships, and more.It's not about you versus them. It's about you versus you.We are a brand for the ambitious, those people willing to compete every day to become the type of leader their work, family, and life needs. "Good enough," isn't, because a Competitor pursues greatness.Your best life awaits. Compete for it.