Keeping It Real: Confidence, Friendship & Courage with Rants & Big Pants

Friendship, confidence and authenticity. Rants & Big Pants share honest conversations on imposter syndrome, caregiving and being yourself.Welcome to a brand new series of Liberté – Free to Be — new name, new look, and yes… my own music too.What better way to kick things off than with the brilliant duo Rants & Big Pants, also known as Neens and dB. These two are loved for their honesty, humour and no-filter approach to life — and they are deeply committed to keeping things real within their community.From the moment we sat down to record, I knew this was going to be a conversation full of laughter, truth and heart — and they did not disappoint.Neens (Big Pants)A true entertainer at heart, with SHOWBIZ running through her in glittery capital letters. Neens has spent nearly 20 years working in the beauty and cosmetics industry and loves sharing her knowledge — from skincare to sparkle.Beyond the fun, Neens is deeply passionate about raising awareness around Alzheimer’s, having cared for her beloved late father during his illness. During lockdown, she even volunteered at his care home so she could continue to see him — a powerful act of love and courage. Neens lives by what she preaches, never afraid to step outside her comfort zone.dB (Rants)Writer, self-confessed wannabe cowgirl and lover of jeans, trainers, cowboy boots and leopard print. Known simply as dB (small d, capital B), she’s the voice of reason… until she’s on a rant — at which point the volume definitely rises.This year marks a huge milestone for dB as she publishes her first novel, openly sharing her journey through imposter syndrome and self-doubt. At heart, she’s still the girl who tucks her vest into her knickers — and that honesty is exactly why people love her.Different personalities, shared values — together they’re a dream team.How their friendship began — and whether it was love at first sightShowing up as your authentic self, online and offlineOvercoming imposter syndrome and fear of judgementHow contrasting personalities can complement each otherCaring for elderly parents and navigating Alzheimer’s within familiesBeing brave, trying new things and stepping outside your comfort zonePublishing your first book later in lifeWhat does Free to Be mean to the them?dB:“To show up for myself any way I like.”Neens:“To be myself always.”What does Free to Be mean to you?Discover more about Neens and dB: ⁠https://www.rantsandbigpants.com/⁠Thank you for listening to the Liberté – Free to Be podcast. I hope this episode has left you smiling and inspired.If it has, I’d love you to join the ⁠⁠⁠free Liberté Lifestyle Hub on Facebook⁠⁠⁠,a growing community of over 300 women making new connections and supporting one another.Come and say hello on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@libertefreetobe⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@rachelperu1⁠⁠⁠If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, review and share — your support truly means the world to me. Keep being fabulous Rachel xAuthenticity, Female Friendship,Overcoming Imposter Syndrome,Confidence Later in Life,Caring for Elderly Parents, Alzheimer’s Awareness,Being Brave, Personal Growth,Women’s Community,Rants & Big Pants,Liberté – Free to Be Podcast