the BabeAF podcast JessRoseDukes

Happiness- let’s talk about it briefly bc we could have a whole podcast series about it and thank God for those that do. But this one is quick kick for your Monday, babes. Choose the Happy. Make it Romantic. Look around every once in a while and extend the universe a quick high five and thank you for who and what you surround yourself. If you can, make the choice- whatever that looks like for you and learn that even though change can be scary- it’s beneficial babe. We can do things that are difficult to find and maintain that happy my love… it’s magnificent, it’s not everyday all the time, but a bit each day changes so much of your adventure. Let’s be grateful for it all ❤️

We remember reciting in grade school, right: sentences, proposition songs, rhymes we knew all the words when singing?! Well we often forget how great that can be for memory. To remind ourselves that we are worthy, worth it and deserving of the things that make us happier, better and all around mentally healthy. So today, I made you a list- to recite, to remember and to say daily until your words become belief. I love you & we are in this together!

Founded in 2022, Christi Wells founded what we now know and love as @AlltheSmallThingsTx, a home assistance company that does the shit that you don’t want too. Many of her clients adore her so much that they have become a part of the family at this point and she is excited for the grow of her company (coming to Houston soon) and I am so excited have had the chance to sit down and chat with her recently.



While we talk a bit about the business side of things, you really get to know where she’s rooted unbelief and the constant reminder from her mother to be a grateful and gracious tumbleweed!



Y’all, I cannot wait for you to hear the full episode and I am so excited that this platform has given me the outlet to meet some rad babes like Christi! So here’s to mimosas, marking things off the proverbial tada list and getting shit done together!



some fun snippets (hi, new feature here at TheBabeAFPod):


teaching children and the fun baby brain connection: 20:23
solo trips & why they matter: 35:19
making mustache friends in 2024: 48:26
hype song serenade: 51:03
emotional regulation: 58:20
Zen Christi & the graceful tumbleweed concept: 1:00:30

You better stay tuned until the end for our Rapid Fire Q&A!

Soooo while i was waiting for the newest Women to Watch episode to come to life w this new editing software, i had a lovely idea to create an episode of the Unfuckery Chronicles with some sage advice from some of my favorite Florida who whom we’ve loved and watched live together for many a years to spread badassery, sass and great wisdom long after they were gone. Take a listen of some great ufc’ery from Blanche, Dorothy, Rose & Sophia. Long live ‘The Golden Girls’.

CHECK PLEASE!!!
Are you checked in or checked out?!?

We love a routine. We love creating & working on ourselves to find ways to continually make us better, yes? Well, I had a thought (probably because I was hungry) to make myself a ‘Self Care’ Menu.

Ya know an a la carte line up of things I can do to hold myself accountable, to move & shift if needed and to really get myself in a routine. What things would be on your SCM?!

#selfcaremenu #episode184 #letsgetaroutine #alwaysbebabeaf #unfuckerychronicles #selfcareisntselfish #lfg #morningroutine #skincareroutine #workoutroutine

I had the ABSOLUTE pleasure to sit down with Melanie recently and while I've been apart of her amazing Facebook group (Girl Flock Party- I mean babes, events, flamingos, philanthropy? Who can say NO!) for awhile now and I am so so happy to she decided to carve out some time from her busy schedule to chat with me!
First and foremost, You all know I love a woman who knows what she wants but even more, I love women who are continually choosing what they want for their life. and Melanie is doing EXACTLY THAT!
Ok Ok, enough of me, lets Learn about Melanie!
From her website ;
'So what you have seen plastered all over this website is my model face, but in reality I am a happy-go-lucky gal who loves to laugh and is passionate about art and doing good in the world.
In high school, I modeled for several photographers to build a portfolio. I then moved on to work with Girlco Model Management in Dallas, Texas, while attending college. I took a break from modeling to continue my education and graduated with a BFA in Art from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2003. 
Skip to age 38. One day, I decided to take life by the (long)horns and got back to my roots by modeling and painting again. I wanted to break the fashion industry standards and stigmas by creating a need for a petite and classic model. I started working with local photographers in the Austin area, building a new portfolio. Soon I discovered independent magazines and learned how to submit my work. I was finally published and on the cover of a magazine for the first time in October 2016. Soon after that, I was signed with TL Modeling Agency in Houston, Texas.
But things don’t always go as planned. After enduring occasional rejection from magazine editors, I founded my own art & fashion magazine called Bevie in November 2016. My mission with Bevie was to showcase emerging, local and international talent such as artists, models, photographers, designers, and other creatives. By making a sophisticated publication more approachable, I was able to help my fellow colleagues get established or further along in their career. After two years of publishing my bimonthly mag, I decided to go back to work full-time and the last issue was released in December 2018. Bevie still has quite the following today!
Today, I am now focused on creating mixed-media art, establishing my networking event, turned women’s network called Girl Flock Party, and becoming a part of the local artist community. It has been an amazing journey and I am grateful for every experience along the way!'

HOW CAN YOU NOT BE BLOWN AWAY FROM MELANIE AND ALL SHE IS DOING SERIOUSLY!!!!!
You can find out more about the April Gala, Melanie's mixed media and Girl Flock Party all here:
https://msha.ke/melanieallisongallery
Jess’s SHANKITGOLF code: JESSDUKES