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Big Girl Pants Podcast
Hosted by April Melton · EN
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!
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Allison Kushner - Founder of BeeKyn, Mom x2, Mental Health Advocate & so much more
Jun 400:46:18Tap to summarizeWelcome 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
Transcribe →H2K Fitness - Sam Kennedy & Mary Peters!
Apr 16, 202500:50:49Tap to summarizeWELCOME 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!
Transcribe →Networking Queen, Co-Founder, Mom and Chief Business Xcelerator - Fanni Gambero
Mar 21, 202501:03:54Tap to summarizeFanni 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!
Transcribe →Ashley Chang - CEO Sundays - Helping Parents get their time back!
Feb 7, 202500:40:25Tap to summarizeAre 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!
Transcribe →Does your Teenager need a Life Coach? Hannah Curtis - LifeTalk - Adolescent Life Coach
Nov 14, 202401:44:14Tap to summarizeHannah 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!
Transcribe →*Trigger Warning* Suicide and PMDD - Airi Holdridge
Aug 16, 202401:03:32Tap to summarizeWelcome 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
Transcribe →Men & Women: Battle of the Sexes
Jul 31, 202401:47:20Tap to summarizeThis 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!
Transcribe →Chloe Marie - Two Years Later
Jun 22, 202400:34:38Tap to summarizeHi 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 :)
Transcribe →Jessica Jordan - #DressedByJess
Jun 13, 202401:18:15Tap to summarizeWELCOME 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!
Transcribe →Hairapy with Amanda Victoria Jordan
May 29, 202400:53:31Tap to summarizeWE 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!
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