April Melton

Big Girl Pants Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 152 episodes

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!

Author

April Melton

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.biggirlpantspod.com

Latest episode

Jun 4, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 53 - The Truth About CBD Oil with Artistic Organics founder, Kellie Kauten 28.08.2019

April 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; sh...

Episode 52 - CEO & Founder of SPA2U, Ada Lu - The Health Benefits of a Massage 21.08.2019

This 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!    

Episode 51 - Cyber Security for dummies! The importance of Password Protection & More. 15.08.2019

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.   

Episode 50 - A year in review! 08.08.2019

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.

Episode 49 - Gender Equality! Are we really equal? 30.07.2019

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?   

Episode 48 - The Drama Triangle & How it impacts your relationships with Amy Clark, Life Coach 17.07.2019

Amy 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...

Episode 47 - Bonus Episode - 12 min Update 17.07.2019

What's happening in Kim and April's world?  Quick 12 min. update!

Episode 46 - We discuss the gender pay gap...is it really all due to gender? 10.07.2019

April and Kim keep the conversation going from Episode 45 - Women in business and the gender pay gap.   

Episode 44 - Working with Recruiters & The Challenges of Women in Business with Rhonda Merchant 03.07.2019

Thank 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 Mer...

Episode 43 - Just say NO! Struggle with saying NO? Listen to this podcast! 19.06.2019

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!

Episode 42 - Ryan Verver - Fitness guru and Trainer | Wanna get fit? Here's how! 13.06.2019

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!

Episode 41 - What's next when you're a VP at 22! Mellat Shegre, VP of Products at Surfboard shares. 05.06.2019

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.     

Episode 40 - Business Etiquette with Julie Wakefield of JW Etiquette 29.05.2019

How 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 performanc...

Episode 39 - Temptations & Time Management 22.05.2019

April & Kim discuss how they handle everyday temptations and share time management tips.  

Episode 38 - Happy Mother's Day! 14.05.2019

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!  

Episode 37 - Compete Everyday - every day is a competition. Are you ready? 07.05.2019

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 Ja...

Episode 36 - He Actually Left. Now What? - with Guest/Author Jenna Whitehead 01.05.2019

Join 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 decis...

Episode 35 - The true meaning of success and living a meaningful life with guest, Hirbod Bigvand 23.04.2019

Hirbod 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 individual...

Episode 34 - Women and Money! Taking care of your financial future with Kasandra Vitacca Mitchell 09.04.2019

With 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, Kas...

Episode 33 - Finding and Living your Passion! Guest - Julian Placino 01.04.2019

Julian 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 indust...

Episode 32 - Living Life and Lessons Learned - Guilt, Difficult Personalities, Body Image 26.03.2019

Join 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.

Episode 31 - Female Professional Football Player & Certified Life and Performance Coach - Kip Watson, MA, LPC, CHPC 04.03.2019

Anne "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,...

Episode 30 - How to find peace in YOUR world! 25.02.2019

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.   

Episode 29 - Wendi McGowan-Ellis - Entrepreneur & CEO of Lifestyle Frisco 19.02.2019

With 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 &...

Episode 28 - Leaving a legacy and the power of connecting people! Guests: Author, Bruce Waller and Podcast Host, Seth McColley 11.02.2019

The 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 Presid...

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