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Melton Truck Line's True Blue PodcastApril Live Virtual EventThis event features Field Recruiting Manager, Lesley, Field Recruiting Specialist, Skylar, and our special guest Melton rehire, Braxtin!2025-04-0943 min
NOBODY LIKES ONIONSApril 1, 2025: APRIL. FOOLS.It was one year ago today that April Imholte aka April Anderson aka The Scrimp appeared on The Steel Toe Morning Show with her noodle-man husband Aaron Imholte. We didn't know how appropriate the show name was at the time, but 'Can April Fly Solo?' has become a meme of a meme and a permanent fixture in Steel Toe lore. Let's take a walk down memory lane! We've got a yellow brick road of dummies to check in on, so let's get to it! Hit the LIKE button! ...2025-04-024h 04
Big Girl Pants PodcastRed and Green Flags with BenWelcome 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! 2024-12-131h 45Big Girl Pants PodcastHairapy with Amanda Victoria JordanWE 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! 2024-05-2953 minBig Girl Pants PodcastCouples Therapy - a series with BenJoin 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! 2024-05-2149 minBig Girl Pants PodcastYeah, I said it - Ross CooperJoin 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 bet...2021-11-081h 05Big Girl Pants PodcastLet's Talk Money! Ft. Financial Advisor Lyndsey MonahanHi 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 throu...2021-09-141h 33Big Girl Pants PodcastThe Risks of Birth Control - Part 1Join 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 pow...2021-08-2659 minBig Girl Pants PodcastApril 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! 2021-08-2535 minBig Girl Pants PodcastJosh Thomas | Lifted MindsetJoin 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 di...2021-07-211h 08Big Girl Pants PodcastLet Freedom Ring with Duncan Lordanich and Ian OwdomHappy 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. ...2021-07-0553 minBig Girl Pants PodcastRachelle Ugalde - Self-Love, Self-Sabotage and living with anxietyJoin 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 emp...2021-06-2154 minBig Girl Pants PodcastA life, a legacy - April shares the story of losing her fatherHonoring 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 LESS2021-06-1750 minBig Girl Pants PodcastBreaking the chains - learning to heal from sexual assault, with Colleen WilloughbyJoin 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...2021-06-0453 minBig Girl Pants PodcastFind your purpose with Gabrielle Bosche, TEDx Presenter, Bestselling AuthorJoin 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...2021-05-131h 10Big Girl Pants PodcastLara Marshall - Creator of Sugar & SuedeJoin 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/sugarandsuede2020 and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sugar_and_sue...2021-04-071h 01Big Girl Pants PodcastFrom Stuck to Strong with Catherine PompeoJoin 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 keeps it simple and supportive, through weekly wellness talks, monthly challenges, education, recipe shares and quarterly whole-food reboot group coaching. It's a community that ke...2021-03-2554 minBig Girl Pants PodcastWhat 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!2021-01-3151 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 97 - Divorce & CustodyIn this episode April and Kimberly discuss two very serious and very real topic. As always if you have any questions or need anything feel free to reach out at Biggirlpantspod@gmail.com2020-12-1448 minBig Girl Pants PodcastThe house that built meHappy 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! 2020-11-261h 05Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 95 - Wally Wyatt, III - Author, Minister, Life ChangerJoin 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 Education. After graduating with an honors diploma from Jones High School (Orange County, FL...2020-10-0255 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 94 - Jeremy Jenson - Encore Search PartnersJoin 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.com2020-09-0451 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 93 - The conversation continues - #BLM with Alletrice GuytonThis conversation continues! April and Kim with guest, Alletrice Guyton continue the conversation around Black Lives Matter, White Privilege, and so much more. 2020-08-011h 03Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 92 - Health, Fitness, and Mindset with Mo BrossetteMorris “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, mindset and language. He is the Founder of Hunt and Prosper, a leadership and self development company that teaches clients and Execut...2020-08-0152 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 91 - Author, Public Speaker, Podcaster and Performance Coach, Jake ThompsonJake Thompson is back with Big Girl Pants Podcast to talk about his new book Compete Every Day. This is a performance-based, empowering book with the seven key choices that leaders make to enhance their focus and increase their levels of success.Jake Thompson is a professional speaker and the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car.Jake works with organizations and individuals around the country, teaching how they can develop accountability, mental resilience, and leadership skills in order t...2020-07-191h 03Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 90 - Career Happiness Map Coaching with CEO Carol Maloney-ScottJoin Kimberly and April as they discuss the road map to career happiness, whether you are just starting your career or trying to launch a new career mid-life, this episode is for you. We hope you join us!Carol Maloney-Scott is the founder and CEO of Career Happiness Map Coaching, a practice dedicated to helping professional women who feel stuck in the wrong career create a path to a happier and more fulfilling work life. Carol is also the author of the Smart Chick’s Guide to Career Happiness, a system for discovering your care...2020-07-1754 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 89 - Happy Anniversary BGP Podcast!HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! It's been two years (4th of July, 2018) since we first launched BGP Podcast. It's been our pride and joy, our therapy, education, and so much more. Thanks to the listeners who've hung in there with us all this time. We love you!2020-07-0441 minBig Girl Pants PodcastFranki Ray (THE luxury bags of 2020) with Co-founders Stacey & SashaJoin us as we spend an hour with the FABULOUS Stacey and Sasha of Franki Ray. If you haven't seen these luxury bags, the time is now. 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...2020-06-2853 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 86 - #blacklivesmatter with Shemora RobersonJoin April and Kimberly as they speak with Shemora Roberson in response to the civil unrest in our communities following the murder of George Floyd. We discuss the important issue of racism and where we go from here. Change starts with great conversations. Change starts when tolerance ends. Help us stand with our friends in the black community! #blacklivesmatter 2020-06-091h 20Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 85 - COMPETE EVERYDAY - Winning in your work and lifeREAD THIS BOOK! And listen to this podcast (of course). Jake Thompson nails it with his 7 key choices competitors make in life to WIN. I (Kimberly) read it in a day and bought a copy for my entire team. #competeeveryday 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 gro...2020-06-0355 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 84 - Big Girl Pants Podcast - Reunited (And it feels so good)!April and Kim discuss how selling has changed during COVID-19, the COVID 20, working remotely, and more.2020-05-2556 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 83 - "Let's Talk Toxins" with Jana MadsenJoin Kimberly and April as they talk about what's in our beauty and household products. Do you even know? Check out this episode. Jana Madson - BIOHi. 👋 I'm Jana Madsen. Did you know that in the United States, 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will develop cancer in their lifetime? Scary, right?!? I'm the ONE in "1 in 2 women."At age 36, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and 6 months later, thyroid cancer. Talk about a 1-2 punch! 🥊With no family history and no DNA anomalies, I've spent the last 7 years trying to figure out why I got can...2020-05-121h 01Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 82 - Christiana Yebra, CEO of Vouch App!Join Kimberly and April as they talk to Christiana Yebra, CEO of Vouch App - a dating app where you can have your friends and family "vouch" for you! Christiana Yebra is the CEO of Vouch, a Dallas-grown dating app and owner of Currently Events, a photo booth technology company. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a degree in biology, she helped to launch and sell Texas’ first on-demand urgent care app. Christiana would go on to join a California-based med tech startup where she designed and implemented the company’s first multi-market consumer campa...2020-05-091h 30Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 81 - Abounader Fitness with TJ and Gabbie Abounader - Living the dream!April and Kim meet TJ and Gabbie Abounader, fitness gurus, and gym owners in the Virgin Islands. They did what many of us dream of; leave the city and start a business on a remote island in the Caribbean. They did it and life is good. This is their story.Abounader Fitness is the premier training facility located on the East End of Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands.Whether you are visiting on vacation or reside on the island, we offer the highest quality environment to achieve any of your fitness goals, at any level. We...2020-04-2936 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 80 - 5 Weeks in (COVID-19) - the new reality!April and Kim talk about our new normal and our predictions for what's to come. We discuss healthy eating and the impact on our immune system, the debate on opening the economy, and so much more. Hope you join us! 2020-04-2446 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 79 - Part 2 - Dallas Yoga Girl - Amanda Shapiro (conversation cont.)Our conversation was cut short last week, hope you're ready for Part 2.2020-04-1434 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 78 - Part 1 - Dallas Yoga Girl, Amanda ShapiroApril and Kim interview Dallas Yoga Girl, Amanda Shapiro. Amanda's story of moving from her family's small hometown of Bloomington, IN to the Dallas metroplex at 18 to build a life of her own is inspirational and heartwarming. We hope you'll join us.***Apologies for the abrupt cutoff at the end of the episode. Zoom cut us off, please join us for Episode 78 - Part 2. 2020-04-0832 min
The Tomasz ShowApril Melton - How to Navigate the Single Mom Life | Single Mother | Staffing Sales Expert | Personal TrainerIn this episode, I visited with a good friend, April Melton, Staffing Sales professional at Peyton Resource Group. We touch on many challenges associated with her being a single mom of a 5-year old daughter. What does April do on a daily basis to get it all done? How does she manage her busy schedule? Plus the latest on coronavirus, April's impressive fitness journey since she played Football in Duncanville, TX, her podcasting gig with Kimberly Shapiro and more - you do not want to miss this conversation! Connect with April HERE.2020-03-3149 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 77 - Big Girl discussions - Work from home tips, what books we're reading and more!2020-03-3046 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 76 - COVID-19 and our Sanity!***Disclaimer*** This episode was recorded before self-isolation, before travel bans, and the majority of the hoarding began. We are now taking the situation seriously and doing our part.April & Kim discuss how COVID-19 has impacted their work and home lives and how to stay positive and sane during this time. We wish all our listeners a safe & healthy experience as we navigate through these unprecedented times. Want to share your experience? We'd love to hear from you. biggirpantspod@gmail.com 2020-03-2151 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 75 - Bri Crow & CoPlease join us for a candid and insightful conversation with the entrepreneur Bri Crow! It is Bri Crow’s mission to be a catalyst of growth, confidence, and connection across local businesses, entrepreneurs and go-getters in the communities in which she serves. As a multi-passionate professional and creative, her parent company Bri Crow & Co. has grown into two complementary B2B businesses with a new project on the horizon, while also running her community organization, Women’s Technology Coalition.Today, her own talent acquisition and consulting agency serves digital SMB companies who have fully, or parti...2020-02-291h 01Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 74 - The Gourmet Gilmore with Lindsey HutsonLindsey Hutson - personal blogger, culinary artist, mother, wife, and full-time Marketing Coordinator joins Big Girl Pants podcast. Calling all Gilmore Girls lovers - If you love Julia and Julia (movie about Julia Childs and her super fan), you'll LOVE Lindsey Hutson's blog - The Gourmet Gilmore. She is committing to cooking and blogging about every recipe that airs on the Gilmore Girls in order that they air. Not a Gilmore Girls fan, it's all good. We cover many topics around the guilt of being a working mother, finding our passion, and staying true to who we are as...2020-02-1555 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 73 - Kali O'Campo - LYMI CoffeeEpisode 73 is LIVE! I can't wait for everyone to meet the beautiful Kali O'Campo, founder of Lymi Coffee - Love you, mean it.Kali's story:"My pursuit of fulfillment began back in college in 2009 when I realized how much I enjoyed GIVING and SHARING to make people feel a sense of great meaning in each moment.My love for coffee had grown over the years and my entrepreneurial spirit had been contemplating how I was going to bring MEANING to people as a business.Coffee is a universal language that brings...2020-02-121h 01Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 72 - Powerlifting, BJJ, and behind the scenes with Photographer Adolfo AvalosJoin April and the official Photographer for Big Girl Pants - Adolfo Avalos Adolfo is a former firefighter turn creative when he started with a small organization called Tacos and Tunes. He also enjoys BJJ, Power-lifting and an amalgam of other hobbies! A super fun, lax episode! 2020-02-0552 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 71 - The Candid Millenial - Mary RobbJoin Kimberly and April for episode 71 with The Candid Millenial - Mary Robb! Mary Robb is a Dallas-based female entrepreneur who recently launched her dream business, Social Practice, a social media marketing company who serves small to medium-sized businesses. She is passionate about helping business owners grow an engaged social media following while providing flexible job opportunities for local creatives. Aside from running her company, she shares her life and her best advice on her blog The Candid Millennial which focuses on career, fashion, and travel. Mary is getting married to the love of her life i...2020-01-2351 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 70 - 2019 RecapEPISODE 70! Join Kimberly and April as they recap their year, breakdown what they did and didn't achieve and what they would like to do better in 2020. Thank you as always for listening! 2020-01-161h 03Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 69 - Journey to America - Tomasz KiatowskiPlease join Kimberly and April as they speak with an amazing human that is Tomasz Kwiatkowski! Tomasz Kwiatkowski is a financial services sales executive, podcaster and a philanthropist. He was born and raised in Poland and moved to the U.S. as a first-generation immigrant in 2006 at the age of 19 by himself to pursue a better quality of life. He is an energetic, seven-feet tall leader and a self-starter whose passion lies at the intersection of people, sales and technology. Tomasz possesses a rare combination of a highly relationship-centric nature with the aggressive pursuit of impact and r...2020-01-031h 00Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 68 - Valerie Rocio of Lumos CreativeJoin Kimberly and April as they have an inspiring and informative conversation with Valerie Rocio of Lumos Creative! Valerie is an entrepreneur who at the age of 23 left her role in Corporate America to start her own business! To quote her website- lumoscreative.com Valerie is: A vegan, half-Mexican, puppy loving, taco craving, fast talking, Aries.Valerie Rocio started Lumos Creative in September 2018 with a mission to provide small and woman-owned businesses with quality content to give them a competitive advantage. Lumos Creati...2019-12-1159 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 67 - Dr. Josh Ferrell - Doctor of ChiropracticHappy Wednesday! Episode 67 is one for the history books! Dr. Joshua Ferrell D.C. of NorTex Spine and Joint has been the preferred Chiropractor for April's extended family and friends for over 19 years. Mid-episode we discovered that he was also Kimberly's Chiropractor at one time! Josh has an amazing story. Join us as we discuss health, scoliosis, spine manipulations and why wellness is so much more than physical. 2019-12-0457 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 66 - John Broze - How to break up & stay friendsJoin Kimberly and April with guest John Broze as they discuss April's most recent dating/friend experience! In this episode we discuss the joy that is online dating, meeting a lot of new people and what to do when you realize that it isn't working out romantically. But, what do you do if you still want to be friends with that person? Stay tuned, you will NOT want to miss this episode! 2019-11-2756 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 65 - Amine Bentahar - Chief Digital Officer - Advantix DigitalPlease join Kimberly and April along with guest Amine Bentahar (Uh-meen Bent-uh-har) the Chief Operating/Chief Digital Officer for Advantix Digital! He is not only an inspiring individual, but a transplant from Morocco and speaks four languages! Amine has over 10 years of Digital Marketing and eCommerce experience working for some of the largest organizations worldwide. Companies like Microsoft, Hilton and The Apparel Group paved the path for him to really make an impact in his industry. He is a Published Author, Partner, Adjunct Professor and member of the Forbes Agency Council. You won't wan...2019-11-2153 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 64 - Jessica Dawson of Advantix DigitalPlease join us for Episode 64 with Jessica Dawson! With over 10 years of experience, Jessica Dawson is a savvy marketer with expertise in driving business goals through digital channels.While she was born in Connecticut to Australian and Bostonian parents, Jessica grew up in Texas. She went to Texas Christian University where she studied Marketing and Entrepreneurial Management. While at TCU, she got an internship at a digital marketing agency in the Fort Worth Stockyards and her marketing career took off. Jessica managed multi-million dollar marketing budgets at three large DFW based marketing agencies for clients l...2019-11-0956 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 63 - White Privilege - Truth or Myth?! With guest Alicia Wilson.Alicia Wilson is a podcaster, single mother of one, full-time Analyst and proud African American women. Alicia's authentic expression of life growing up as a black women in America is raw and beautiful. Join us as we discuss the truth (or myth) around white privilege, depression, and so much more.2019-11-0952 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 62 - Married to Busy with Life Coach - Guy GolanGuy Golan, PhD is a life coach who specials in empowering his SUPER BUSY clients from such highly demanding fields as medicine, tech, finance and law. He also specializes in coaching the spouses of such professionals who are often the unsung heroes of their spouses highly demanding careers. Guy Golan (PhD University of Florida), Graduate degree (New York University). Published more than 45 peer reviewed journal articles in the field of media and social psychology. His research was cited nearly 4,000 times in peer reviewed academic journals. Applying research findings to the real world, Golan was quoted in such In newspapers...2019-10-3154 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 61 - Dr. Cortney Baker - Author, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, SpeakerDr. Cortney Baker is an award-winning entrepreneur, host of thepodcast Women in Business: Inspirational Stories of WomenEntrepreneurs with Dr. Cortney, TEDx speaker, and a nationallyrecognized authority on women’s leadership. She has been featuredon FOX News, Forbes, iHeart Radio, and Huffington Post, among otherpublications. As a leadership expert, mentor and business coach tofemale entrepreneurs and mother of three, she is passionate aboutinspiring and empowering women to close the gender gap throughentrepreneurship.Dr. Cortney is the author of the best-selling book The Ten Do...2019-10-2351 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 60 - The Psychology in Sales and the Sales in Life - Suzette Patterson & Sandler TrainingJoin us as we talk with Suzette Patterson, Principle of STAR Performance Group, a Sandler SalesTraining firm. We discuss how sales is really all about psychology and how we are always selling in our lives - with kids, spouses, bosses, employees, etc. Discussion on Transaction Analysis, DISC, and so many other awesome personality identifiers. Hope you listen!ABOUT SUZZETTE:Suzette Patterson spent over 20 years in software sales and implementation before starting her Sandler business. She sold directly to physician practices and also built and managed teams for the largest GE Healthcare Value Added Reseller in the...2019-10-171h 00Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 59 - The Modern Day Tribe - Sarah Bednar, Postpartum DoulaHaving a baby is stressful, whether you are a first-time parent or not. Sarah Bednar, Postpartum Doula and founder of The Modern Day Tribe gets it. Her mission is to bring awareness around the needs of new parents and to bring them into her tribe. She is a true advocate, voice, and second set of hands that new parents crave in what should be the most joyous time in life. About Sarah: Her passion as a postpartum doula is to structure support based on the family's goals. Her focus is on nurturing mom and baby, their bond...2019-10-101h 10Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 58 - Hidden Gym with Founder Greg McCoyGreg McCoy is a highly successful Entrepreneur and Personal trainer who has been a proud gym owner for over a decade. Greg opened his first gym, Metroflex Plano in 2009, at the age of 22, his second gym Destination Dallas in 2013 and is now the current owner of Hidden Gym. His career is wide-ranging and in addition to serving over 1000 clients, he is also an Industry Speaker and active Philanthropist. 2019-10-0356 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 57 - BadA#s Babes - get ready to change your life with these ladies!April Melton - Professional Fitness Coach (and our awesome co-host), Amy Clark - Life Coach, and Sable Gonyea- Licensed Therapist, have joined forces and created one heck of a group that all women need to check out. We've all been there! Read that newest and greatest self-help book. Learned all the wonderful tips and tricks to change our lives, bought the work-out clothes, joined the gym, set the goals and then...crickets. Nothing! We gave up, give in. These ladies have created a Self-Care workshop that commits to one book at a time, bringing women together who want to...2019-09-261h 03
The InSource Group Leadership PodcastEpisode 14: April Melton | Staffing Professional | PodcasterApril Melton is an IT Staffing Professional and Co-Host of the Big Girl Pants Podcast. On this episode, Jodie and April discuss how to create a modern resume that stands out. Connect with April: Linkedin Podcast 2019-09-2327 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 56 - The Well Nut - Wellness & Nutrition Center with Founder, Kerri SimpsonIf you are dealing with chronic illness, unexplained pain, fatigue, etc. You must listen to this episode!About Kerri Simpson:Having found her recovery from chronic lyme disease through naturopathic practices and lifestyle changes, Kerri Simpson became passionate about sharing what she had learned with others. She is a Master Herbalist, Board Certified Holistic Health Coach and Certified Drugless Practioner. She is trained in Quantum Reflex Analysis (QRA), and uses this energy testing to assist her clients in finding their personal nutritional needs.Kerri's education has equipped her with extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition wi...2019-09-191h 04Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 55 - SMUDGIES - The Magic Makeup Remover, with 20 year old Founder Jasmine Adams2019-09-1928 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 54 - Botox | Anti-Aging | Health & Wellness with Sherry Hasty, MedSpa OwnerSherry Hasty is the Founder of Per Bella Sempre Med Spa and is a registered nurse with over 20 years in the cosmetic industry. She spent 5 years in Dermatology and 10 years in plastic surgeons’ offices working as a laser specialist and injecting fillers and Botox. In 2012, Sherry joined Medicis and Valient, a pharmaceutical firm as a medical trainer specializing in Restylane. She traveled throughout the US teaching physicians and nurses on proper injectable techniques. Along with her expertise in anti-aging, she competed in fitness competitions internationally. Her passion is helping women age gracefully and live a healthy and...2019-09-0349 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 53 - The Truth About CBD Oil with Artistic Organics founder, Kellie KautenApril and Kim, with guest Kellie Kauten of Artistic Organics - CBD Wellness discuss the truth about CBD Oil. They talk about the laws, the health benefits, the different strains, and what to look out for. I know you're curious! Hope you give us a listen.Kellie Kauten is the founder and CEO of Artistic Organics - CBD Wellness located in Frisco, TX. Her journey began the way many do; she studied hard in college, received a degree, and went into a successful corporate career. With that success in corporate America came the sacrifice of heath, personal life...2019-08-2858 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 52 - CEO & Founder of SPA2U, Ada Lu - The Health Benefits of a MassageThis episode is an inspiring story of single mom who left her home, her family, and everything she knew to start over in a new country. Today, Ada Lu is an entrepreneur, CEO & Founder of SPA2U, a corporate massage firm. In this episode she shares her story, and the health benefits of getting massages. It's not just a luxury, it's a necessity! 2019-08-2136 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 51 - Cyber Security for dummies! The importance of Password Protection & More.Join April and Kim as they talk with CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), Patrick Benoit to discuss the importance of password protection, data protection, and so much more. A true "for dummies" episode as Patrick makes the topic (and importance) of Cyber Security relatable to everyone. 2019-08-1559 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 50 - A year in review!April & Kim recap the last year for the 50th episode. Curious about the topics covered and quests who have been on the show - this episode is for you.2019-08-0854 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 49 - Gender Equality! Are we really equal?April and Kimberly joined with gender equality enthusiast, Gian Franco discuss the biological, innate characteristics that define men and women. They dive into how societal norms are shifting, which in turn are impacting how we are evolving. Controversial discussions and certainly not all parties in agreement. What do you believe? 2019-07-311h 09Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 48 - The Drama Triangle & How it impacts your relationships with Amy Clark, Life CoachAmy Clark is a Life Coach and Strategist specializing in helping women break through the limiting beliefs that are keeping them stuck, unlock their power so they can have unstoppable confidence and experience more intimacy and connection with their spouse. Amy is a certified Strategic Intervention Coach and has also worked as a social worker and counselor helping at risk kids and their families for the last 16 years. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyclark5Instagram: @amyclarkcoachingWebsite: www.amyclarkcoaching.comEmail: amy@amyclarkcoaching.comFree 5 Day Get You...2019-07-171h 05Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 47 - Bonus Episode - 12 min UpdateWhat's happening in Kim and April's world? Quick 12 min. update!2019-07-1712 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 46 - We discuss the gender pay gap...is it really all due to gender?April and Kim keep the conversation going from Episode 45 - Women in business and the gender pay gap. 2019-07-1141 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 44 - Working with Recruiters & The Challenges of Women in Business with Rhonda MerchantThank you to Rhonda Merchant, Director of Talent Acquisition at Main Event. This episode is full of so much great information.We discuss what Recruiters look for from resumes to first impressions, the difference in third party recruiters and corporate recruiters, how to deal with difficult team members, and challenges for women in the workplace. We hope you enjoy!All About Rhonda:Rhonda Merchant is a recruitment marketer who leads, develops and manages high performing teams of talent acquisition professionals who are transforming business in multiple industries including Hospitality, Retail, Consumer Products, Fo...2019-07-041h 02Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 43 - Just say NO! Struggle with saying NO? Listen to this podcast!April and Kim talk about the power of the word NO, how to say it diplomatically, how to say it in general. Protecting your most precious commodity - TIME, is protecting yourself. Enjoy!2019-06-1948 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 42 - Ryan Verver - Fitness guru and Trainer | Wanna get fit? Here's how!Ryan Verver, April's long-time friend and personal trainer joins Big Girl Pants podcast. We discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, bodybuilding, and how important lifting weights are for your overall health (yes...even over cardio). A great episode for anyone looking to get fit!2019-06-131h 01Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 41 - What's next when you're a VP at 22! Mellat Shegre, VP of Products at Surfboard shares.Mellat Shegre is a 22 year old Vice President of Products for the up-and-coming App, Surfboard. Episode 35 features the CEO of Surfboard, Herbod Bigvand. In that episode Herbod shares the Surfboard mission/vision and plans for world domination within the social media space. These two dynamic individuals just might do it and BGP is here to rally them on. 2019-06-0548 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 40 - Business Etiquette with Julie Wakefield of JW EtiquetteHow many drinks should you REALLY have at that corporate event...and so much more discussed in this episode with Julie Wakefield. Julie Wakefield, a sought-after public speaker, is a Dallas-based business protocol and etiquette expert. She is certified by the Protocol School of Washington, a nationally accredited institution that is helping even the U.S. government to see improved job performance among federal employees.Julie also holds degrees in education and business. Early in her career she focused on marketing and small business training. She then spent 15 years working with students as a classroom t...2019-05-2959 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 39 - Temptations & Time ManagementApril & Kim discuss how they handle everyday temptations and share time management tips. 2019-05-2342 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 38 - Happy Mother's Day!Join us while April and Kim spend a morning with their mothers sharing the lessons learned, favorite memories, and other stories. This episode is dedicated to all the Mother's out there. Happy Mother's Day! 2019-05-1452 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 37 - Compete Everyday - every day is a competition. Are you ready?Join us as we spend a morning with fellow podcaster (Compete Everyday Podcast), Public Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Jake Thompson. Jake's mission is to teach people how to compete every day and reach their full potential. Jake shares his success story and how success is open to anyone willing to play the game. About Jake:Every day is a competition. Are you ready to win yours?Hi, I’m Jake and I teach people to how to compete every day to reach their full potential.Through my experience as an athlet...2019-05-0857 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 36 - He Actually Left. Now What? - with Guest/Author Jenna WhiteheadJoin April & Kim with guest Jenna Whitehead as they dive deep into Jenna's book on dealing with divorce and finding and maintaining your identity outside of marriage and children.Here you are, facing a divorce you didn't ask for and did not want. Your husband has become a person you do not recognize, cold-hearted and distant. You have so many feelings and realizations, so many decisions to make and obstacles to overcome, as you go through the process of ending a marriage you had no intention of ever ending. How do you even begin? This b...2019-05-011h 09Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 35 - The true meaning of success and living a meaningful life with guest, Hirbod BigvandHirbod Bigvand is a 24-year-old entrepreneur and founder of the app Surfboard, brand strategist, and TEDx speaker. Surfboard is a location based social media app that allows you to see what’s going on around you! 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 the American educational system and how it’s failing our youth and future entrepreneurs. The true meaning of success and living a meaningful life. Th...2019-04-2357 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino145: How I lost 60 lbs | April Melton | Fitness EntrepreneurApril Melton is a Client Manager for an IT Staffing Firm by day and a Personal Trainer by night, and a podcaster on the weekends. She is the co-host of Big Girl Pants Podcast aside her former boss, Kimberly Shapiro. Fitness has been something that has fueled her since her days playing football in Duncanville, Texas. April has been lifting weights and training since the first time she stepped in the field-house in 7th grade. Empowering women to feel more confident in the gym is her motivation! April has lost over 60 lbs over the last four years...2019-04-1733 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 34 - Women and Money! Taking care of your financial future with Kasandra Vitacca MitchellWith decades of experience educating young adults to retirees and everyone in between, Kasandra Vitacca Mitchell has developed a formula for success that will enable one to achieve a desired outcome in any area of life – health, wealth, personal relations, spirituality, etc. On a daily basis, one will finally grasp the illusive “happiness” we all seek.As a Financial Advisor for over a decade, Kasandra has helped thousands of people across America achieve financial security. Now, as a Speaker, Teacher, and Author, she is on a mission to bring her research, wisdom, and authenticity to audiences as people...2019-04-091h 33Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 33 - Finding and Living your Passion! Guest - Julian PlacinoJulian is the Creator of the Pathways to Success Podcast in iTunes where he conducts in-depth interviews with world-class performers to discover their mindsets, tactics, and behaviors. He has interviewed CEOs, New York Times bestselling authors, TEDx speakers, celebrity athletes, company founders, leading entrepreneurs, and prolific thought leaders.Having a passion for helping the staffing industry evolve, Julian founded the Pathways to Success Training Co. which helps staffing companies gain new clients by teaching client empathy, personal branding, and innovative marketing strategies. Having a unique and engaging presentational style, Julian was signed to the theatrical a...2019-04-0154 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 32 - Living Life and Lessons Learned - Guilt, Difficult Personalities, Body ImageJoin April & Kim as they discuss topics around the impacts of alcohol on the body and mind, dealing with difficult people in the work place, loving your body image, guilt and more.2019-03-261h 08Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 31 - Female Professional Football Player & Certified Life and Performance Coach - Kip Watson, MA, LPC, CHPCAnne "Kip" Watson is a former professional tackle football player with a seminary degree who raised two kids while building a business. Kip helps people discover and improve beliefs, habits, and tools to be successful and achieve more than they thought possible. A dynamic mixture of competitive fire and gentle confrontation, Kip has more than 20 years of experience assisting individuals, teams, coaches, leaders, families, and couples. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor by the State of Texas. She is a certified life coach and one of the few Certified High Performance Coaches (CHPC) in the world obtaining her credential...2019-03-041h 10Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 30 - How to find peace in YOUR world!April & Kim discuss how to find peace in your world while chaos exists around you. You can't change the entire world, but you can change YOUR world - listen to this episode to discover how. 2019-02-251h 17Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 29 - Wendi McGowan-Ellis - Entrepreneur & CEO of Lifestyle FriscoWith over 20 years intra- and entrepreneurial experience, Wendi is the Co-Founder and CEO of LIFESTYLEFRISCO.com, a 5 1/2 year-old digital multi-media company. She is responsible for building and leading a team of 20 digital, mobile, social, audio, and video content strategists and creators. Delivering What to DO, Where to GO, and Who to KNOW that connects the "facts of" Frisco to the "feelings for" Frisco, Lifestyle Frisco is the premier hyper-local media platform in this city.Join us as we uncover the signs of a hidden entrepreneur, channel our inner Pinterest, and learn about the F...2019-02-191h 13Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 28 - Leaving a legacy and the power of connecting people! Guests: Author, Bruce Waller and Podcast Host, Seth McColleyThe combination of Bruce Waller's book, Find Your Lane (about leadership, the power of networking/connectivity; a true career GPS) and Seth McColley's podcast, 6 Degrees or Less (building and cultivating relationships) is the perfect recipe for success! Feeling stuck, lost, or just uninspired, check out this episode. Don't miss it! About Bruce:Bruce Waller is the Vice President of Corporate Relocation for Armstrong Relocation and Companies in Dallas, Texas. Bruce has enjoyed many roles in relocation from operations to general management since 1995. Bruce is certified by WorldwideERC as a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) and serve...2019-02-111h 08Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 27 - 2,653 Miles to self-descovery - Georgia Green and Hiking the Pacific Crest TrailAn hour with Georgia Green, CEO and Founder of BEU, LLC. After a great career in the accounting/finance arena, Georgia launched a consulting practice on her own in 2012 in leadership and development. She was working 70 hours a week for years before finding herself physically and spiritually sick. Worn down, she had nothing left for the things she was passionate about or the people she loved. She sat back and asked herself why. What was this all for? She was using her head, but not her heart, and felt fragmented. Georgia sold everything she owned and after 8 mont...2019-02-0656 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 26 - Just us girls!April and Kim take time to share what's happening in their world. 2019-02-0451 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 23 - Poly what? A glimpse into the life of two women, one man.April and Kim, with previous guest, relationship therapist Dr. Bianca Mickan explore the dynamics of the shared relationship of Mr. X, Mrs. Y, and Mrs. Z. Whether you agree, disagree, or are simply indifferent, this episode is worth a listen. One consensus I hope we can all agree on is, Love is Love. Disclaimer - This episode is in no way condoning polygamy, polyamory, polyfidelity or any other “poly” lifestyle, just as we are not passing judgement as that is not our place. This is an informative glimpse into a marital dynamic foreign to most. Hope you enjoy!2019-01-101h 08Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 19 - Life UpdatesApril & Kim take a break and talk about what's happening since the launch of the podcast. 2018-12-1345 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 20 - A morning with Kellie Rasberry - Co-Host of Kidd Kraddick Morning ShowKellie Rasberry of Kidd Kraddick Morning Show and co-host of podcast, A Sandwich and Some Lovin joins April & Kim as they discuss issues around co-parenting, dating, the challenges around getting and staying healthy; and Kellie shares a story about a fun night out with Jon Bon Jovi! You don't want to miss this episode! Kellie Rasberry - BioKellie Rasberry, originally from Florence, South Carolina, is co-host of the nationally-syndicated Kidd Kraddick Morning Show. Along with her husband, Allen Evans, Kellie also co- hosts the weekly podcast, "A Sandwich and Some Lovin’". Kel...2018-12-031h 21Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 18 - "BTC" - Breaking the contractJoin April and Kim with guest Abe Nadimi, Business Strategist, Founder of The Kinetic Experience, and Entrepreneur Coach. This episode is not a waste of your life. Abe shares the concept, “Breaking The Contract” – his theory of why some relationships don’t work out, our broken educational system and how it impacts the entrepreneurial mindset and why we’re too afraid to start that business. http://www.thekineticexperience.com/2018-11-271h 29Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 17 - My Pesky (Weight-loss) JourneyThere's nothing more difficult/frustrating than sheading those extra pounds. It's always inspiring to hear true stories of those who've figured it out. Join April and I as we discuss April's weight loss journey from 240 pounds to 180 and still going. If you're struggling with making time to workout, eat right and manage a healthy lifestyle, this episode is for you. Check out April's Instagram - @mypeskyjourney for more. You don't want to miss this one!2018-11-191h 05Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 13 - Living life and learning lessons!April and Kim discuss the challenges around co-parenting and other lessons learned while doing life. Hope you join!2018-10-1738 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 12 - Dating in 2018 and the games people playKim and April discuss how dating in 2018 has changed over the last few decades. Social media and dating apps have become the primary source of meeting people and changed all the "rules". They talk about the new rules of dating (or what they should be), lessons learned, and how to stay on track to find Mr. Right. www.biggirlspantspod.comTwitter: biggirlpantspo1Facebook: Big Girl Pants PodcastInstagram: Big Girl Pants Podcast 2018-10-081h 24Big Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 11 - Women In Business - Courtney Caldwell, COO & Founder of Shearshare, Inc.Spending time with the FABULOUS, GORGEOUS, and SMART Shearshare, Inc. founder and COO, Courtney Caldwell. Courtney, April, and Kim discuss the trials of launching a business while walking away from corporate America. They talk about lessons learned, parenting and running a business, navigating the waters of uncertainty and powering through to experience the launch of a successful business while managing to spare time for her family, her faith, and herself.
Prior to cofounding ShearShare--Google Demo Day winner 2018, Tech. Co’s Startup of the Year, and a YC Fellowship and 500 Startups alum--Courtney managed an award-winning salon with her husband and cofounder, wh...2018-10-0130 minBig Girl Pants PodcastEpisode 4 - The Lie: The grass is greener...Kim and April discuss the importance of focusing on what you love about your life and less on what you don't love, don't have, and want more of. Tips on how to avoid stumbling through life and letting life just happen to you vs. living with a purposeful road-map knowing exactly what you want.2018-08-1358 min