the BabeAF podcast

Welp, luckily for you, Steph and I sat down today and hammered out our top 5ish headlines from the last few months (Feb/March/April of 2023) and we are so stoked that you've tuned in to follow along with us while we gab about lifestyle, pop culture, worldly events that have shaped us over the last couple of months. We talk Oscars, SuperBowl, the unfortunate shootings at Michigan State, New mov...

Interview three plastic surgeons, and tell them why your bodies flaws are precious to you. Invite an old rival to tea, and talk frankly about the past and the present. By one significant piece of original art. Give birth to your hearts deepest desire, and develop post natal amnesia about the pain so you can do it again. You know i love a challenge especially if you’re tackling it alone, but thanks...

National Infertility Awareness Week is observed during the last full week of April and takes place from April 23 to 29 this year (2023), most often before Mother’s Day in May. It is a significant observance that aims to raise awareness about infertility, the non-existent support structures, and the challenge those encountering fertility face. Infertility is a common challenge that doesn’t discrimi...

A bi monthly 5 minute ish motivation for your day! Let’s #unfuck ourselves shall we? I feel like we are always conditioned to say, do and act exactly how everyone else wants us to while we sit in silence in complete disarray of how we actually feel so this is my journey to teach myself (and you) to always work outside of a comfort zone and stop giving a fuck about what anyone else thinks. Why not...

After forgetting my phone at home, spending my day stalking fedex, loving on my family, searching for shells, chasing sunsets and getting more freckles- vacations rock!!! According to some great tips from coaches & Architectural Divest: this weeks episode breaks down why taking a pause/break big or small, your brain will thank you! Todays resource: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/take-a-...

Women continue to forge a freer future for us at all times and these 12 women are leading the pack and what a lovely way to learn about those who have come before us and continue to change the way we live today. Huge thank you to this Students for Liberty article and thank you to Ayn Rand/ Mary Wollstonecraft/ Isabel Paterson/ Sojourner Truth/ Mercy Otis Warren/ Rose Wilder Lane/ Sarah Mapps Dougl...

TW// we do talk about death, life and addiction in this episode so please feel free to fast forward if our questions of things that we don't know offend you- As this is not our attention, we do our best to verbally process. We pray for the answers to the questions that you need are answered and are sending our thoughts and love to those families affected by any and all tragedies. So many things we...

It’s funny ya know!?! When a song just presents itself into your life and then at the most amazing, gut wrenching or even unexpected times, it just shows back up. This song for me (other than ‘Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac) is ‘Dog days’ by Florence and the Machine. You may ask yourself, Jess! Is it the sassy beat!?! Nope, lean and listen to why! And tell me what your song is- a mood boost!? The song...

Self reflection is the name this weeks game: even the evaluation of yourself, your own encouragement and being your own hype girl. It can be hard to be partially optimistic. Just as their are roadblocks, frustrations, and obstacles to dive into, walk through or bust down- you must first sit & then take action. If you’re wanting to give up or in, there’s so much more to who you are than the expecta...

I love how instagram can just bring us all together! I had a pleasure of sitting down with Kels last week for my first interview for #womentowatch Wednesday, lean in and give a listen! From her website https://www.findingkels.com/about KELS is the perfect mix of jazz, pop and soul. Her brash vocals and sultry style reflect the old school sound of some of her biggest influences- Ms. Lauryn Hill, Sa...

Give yourself the time to lean back in to things you may love... its amazing what you can accomplish when you see the characters you read being brought to life.  I appreciate the cinematography of it all and to see who the director choose for the real life portrayals. You guys know I am a #booknerd, with the launch of a failed attempt at a book club for the #babeafpod, so here I am getting so...

I love it when a new artist emerges when you tune in to view Rihanna after many years with all her hits and discovering the coolest, most passionate girl in Justina Miles. What a freaking way to burst onto a large stage like online through Tik Tok and what better place than State Farm Stadium.  I really just adore talented people and what is so fun to find out is that she's normal like us! I...

The promises you make to yourself in the new year may not always be the most consistently obtainable. I like to think of a 're-solution' for things you're wanting to improve on- take what you're already doing and improve a skill, frequency or helpful task to see how that goes. Or say 'fuck the resolution, idk her' and try smaller accomplished challenges throughout the month ESPECIALLY if they are...

Since I've been in cahoots with Dukesy since 2010, I have no idea how I could even date in the age of today, so if you're single in our Bat City, let @AustinMonthly help you out! They are hosting a rad Singles in the City event on February 9th with those most eligible (and badass) babes at the new South Austin spot, Superstition! While the gents are great on their own accord, this is a female empo...

I didn't want to do the traditional episode for 2023 full of promises I don't keep to myself (or you) and really just have too much going on to figure it out at this point the month anywhere right? I mean I know You can change yourself at any time of the day in any way you want, so basically I compiled a list of things to make your week better, call a permission slip from ya girl JessRoseDukes, if...

Come along with me as I drive from Indy to Oklahoma City on my quest to reunite with Dukesy. Mind you I call this episode 'the roadtrip monologues' because I am driving alone through many many states, roadside attractions and stop at some pretty interesting places along the way and I am so thankful to begrudgingly take you along with me- I mean you have no choice, you're on my dashboard!  Question...

I am so blessed to be a bit more rested and back for more podcast episodes, ya know, what better way to start off than with the Vegan Queen, 'America's Mom' Tabitha Bonita Brown (@iamtabithabrown)!!! She brightens days like no one else, buckle up babes, let's dive in! From Tab Time to TikTok and Target in between, this woman is freaking goals, babes. G O A L S. Emmy nomination(S)- thats TWO, an am...

Sometimes when you're creating an opportunity to showcase amazing women every week, and then... @forbeswomen does it every year, giving you a 'better late than never' nudge to learn more about and highlight magnificently dynamic women you never would have known about inside your little life bubble. So thank you x infinity to Maggie McGrath, for writing about women who run companies, currencies and...

What would be more horrifying in your life than a villain just squeaking their way into a space where they aren't wanted?  This week, thats insecurity, imposter syndrome and procrastination in your own life, getting in your own way and listening to the bullshit opinions of others. I hope you're love my endearing intro on how I have no idea how to go live in TIKTOK, but also the ramblings of h...

I remember sitting on the couch on my Gran's davenport and watching 'murder she wrote' all by myself. I don't exactly think Gran knew what I was getting myself into, ya know just a precursor for my love to true crime, mystery, suspense and a flair for dramatics. I am sure that I was meant to be an actress in a former life or so I think. Angela was one of a kind, particularly type cast in some role...

on 10/4/22, the world lost a dynamic woman in Country music and what a life to lead she had. From hardships to heroing tales of women empowerment, regardless of her passing this month, she was on the top of my list for #womentowatch because she was such a presence in all facets of her life and ours.  Thank you for her family for producing some amazing words of the life and times of Loretta an...

Not all heroes wear capes, we here this time and time again in all aspects of our lives but DID YOU KNOW YOU HAVE EVERYTHING IN YOUR TO BE YOUR OWN HERO!!!!!! yea, I added CAPS because I MEAN IT, babes. you've got this, we've got this.  So, what does it actually take to BE A HERO? By definition a HERO is: the dictionary defines “ hero ” as “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, ou...

I've lived in Texas for about 16 years and I have never really emersed myself in different cultures and community outside of my own, and that is most definitely on me as there are so many different things to learn from the human race. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from 9/15-10/15 and I intend to attend more events and learn more about not only the amazing women I chat about here but the amazing one...

I am so so excited to introduce you to a SIX part series called 'Create Your Own Fairytale' for a couple of reasons, I can really give into the concepts and how it can relate to your daily lives and honestly, because I watch fairytale rom-com's for the strong willed women, fashion and of course, the libraries (insert my fav, Beauty and the Beast).  Thanks to the folks at the Imagine Forest bl...

Back this week with the second part of our #womentowatch segment of Queen Elizabeth II, we're starting with an amazing recording of her coronation in June 2, 1953, thank you to the page Roman Styran (see link below). Followed by the long awaited (thank you for the pause from last week, babes) part two of the '70 Royally Fascinating Facts About Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch...