Big Girl Panties Podcast Alexis Bean

In this episode, Jenia Thompson, a Fitness and Health Coach, shares insights on how women can prioritize their physical health in 2024. She emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to health, including exercise, nutrition, and mental well-being. 
Join Big Girl Panties Podcast host, Alexis Bean and Jenia to learn about:
Her process for working with clients, including goal-setting and individualized training plans.Common misconceptions and roadblocks that women may face when prioritizing fitnessFitness plans for women during their pre and postnatal journeysOpening NRG Fitness Studio and how clients can connect with the gym Life lessons learned throughout her career And more

Connect with Jenia here:
Train with Align Bermuda: alignbda.com
Instagram: @alignbda
Train with NRG Gym Bermuda: nrgbda.com
Instagram: @nrg.bermuda

Connect with Alexis and all things Big Girl Panties: 
Instagram: @bgplife
TikTok: @bgplife
Website: bgplife.com

In this episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, Alexis is joined by author, athlete, and entrepreneur, Phebe Trotman to discuss the journey to writing her first book in a planned series titled, Never Quit On A Bad Day: Inspiring Stories of Resilience.


During their chat, Alexis and Phebe discuss: 


Phebe’s soccer career and how being an athlete has positively impacted her life Her career journey as a multi-preneur in network marketing and entrepreneurship Why Phebe decided to write a book and who will find the most motivation from itThe impact of her late father’s passing and how he inspires her today How stories of resilience from thriving entrepreneurs will help readers to reflect on their goals and catapult a personal growth journey Insights, prompts, and favourite quotes from the book to inspire readers for all aspects of life And more!

To connect with Phebe, and purchase a copy of her first book, ‘Never Quit on a Bad Day: Inspiring Stories of Resilience’  please visit: 


Website: neverquitonabadday.com

Instagram: @neverquitonabadday


To connect with Alexis and all things Big Girl Panties: 


Instagram: @bgplife
TikTok: @bgplife 
Website: bgplife.com

Are you living in your truth? 

In the first episode of 2024, Alexis is joined by Bermudian born, China trained,  multidisciplinary contemporary artist and researcher, Gherdai Hassell. She is a Graduate of the China Academy of Art and currently resides in Manchester, UK. 

Gherdai is a 3 time Best of Bermuda Award -Visual Art recipient, and has also been awarded with numerous other accolades, including: 
Best of Bermuda Award -Visual Art recipient2021 Women’s United Art Prize recipient. 2023 Jerwood at HOME residency (she is one of the first artists selected to attend)2022 Manchester Open Award winner2021 Masterworks Museum Charman Prize winner for distinctive style

During their conversation, Gherdai opens up about:
her journey to becoming the truest version of herself and fulfilling her dream of becoming a multidisciplinary contemporary artistthe sacrifices and hardships she has faced as a full time artist living in China and other countries across the globeher creative and research process and what she discovers while preparing for new exhibitions the meaning behind some of her greatest pieceshow listeners can show up as their most authentic selves in 2024and more!
To connect with Gherdai, view or purchase original work, and support her journey, please visit: 
Instagram - @hassell_free
Website - gherdaihassell.com

To connect with Big Girl Panties between episodes, please visit:
Instagram - @bgplife
TikTok - @bgplife
Website - bgplife.com 

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Do you know what you want to do in your life?


In this episode, Alexis is joined by Courtney Clay; a young woman who uses her passion for design and desire to give back to her community to create a fulfilling life. She is a Print & Textile Designer with her own design studio; Courtney Clay Studio, and is one of the co-founders of Bermuda Is Love; a community organisation promoting the fulfilment of basic human rights in Bermuda.


During the chat, Alexis and Courtney discuss:


Her journey post high school, university, and choosing design as a career fieldThe challenges she faces as a designer living in BermudaWhat ‘Bermuda Is Love’ is, the campaigns that the organisation focuses on, and how people can get involved How she has combined her passions of design and giving back to the community Advice for others who want to make change in their community, or who are on a journey to discover their dreams
To connect with Courtney Clay:

Instagram - @courtneyclaystudio



To connect with Bermuda Is Love: 

Instagram - @bdaislove
TikTok - @bermudaislove
YouTube - @BermudaIsLove

Facebook - @BermudaIsLove


To connect with Big Girl Panties, visit:


Instagram - @bgplife
TikTok - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Website - bgplife.com 

Big Girl Panties Podcast is back for Season 4! 


In today’s episode, Alexis sits down with Richelle Richards to discuss loss, grief, and the sudden shift that her life took following the untimely death of her longtime partner. 


Richelle speaks candidly about her personal life, her career as an Art Psychotherapist, and how she has found herself on her current path. Listeners will learn about a new perspective on death, the power of stepping away to heal following sudden life changes, and taking a chance on creating new dreams.  

Richelle’s Book Recommendation: 
‘I'm Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace’ by Elizabeth Leiba
Follow Richelle on Instagram - @mydopearttherapist
Keep up with Big Girl Panties here:


Instagram - @bgplife
TikTok - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Website - bgplife.com 

Today’s episode is the final episode of Season 3 of Big Girl Panties Podcast! Alexis is back with Khamani Fox of 7 South Productions for Part II of their interview celebrating BGP Life’s first product, Your Love Is Alive, A Guided Memory Journal Honouring Your Loved One. 

During their chat, Alexis shares:
What is up next for BGP during an upcoming podcast breakAn in-depth reflection of her mom’s cancer diagnosis and untimely death (4:00-21:30 minutes)How she has navigated her grief journey over the past 10+ yearsHow BGP Life has created healthy tools for personal healing and the lessons she has learned from the brandWhy she chose a memory journal as BGP Life’s first product and how it relates to her storyHeartfelt tips for others grieving the death of a loved oneTo learn more & purchase your copy of Your Love Is Alive, A Guided Memory Journal Honouring Your Loved One, please visit:
bgplife.com/journal

To learn more and contact with 7 South Productions, please visit:

Instagram - @7.southproductions
Website - 7southproductions.com


To stay in contact with all things Big Girl Panties between episodes, please visit:

Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Website - bgplife.com