Bold Journey Magazine

April Kemp on Courage, Purpose, and Pursuing Your Dream

Fanatical DreamHer founder and podcast host April Kemp was recently featured in Bold Journey Magazine, where she shared her personal story and the mission behind Fanatical DreamHer.

In the interview, April discusses the importance of embracing courage, learning through failure, and creating a life aligned with your true dream.

‍Meet April Kemp

‍April, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.

‍I didn’t “find” my purpose in one big lightning-bolt moment — I recognized it by looking back and noticing a pattern that had been there my whole life.

‍At my core, I’ve always been a DreamHer… and a motivator, coach, leader, and parent. Even before I had the title or the platform, I was the person encouraging others to believe in themselves, to set goals that mattered, to pay attention to their self-talk, and to shift their attitude when life got heavy. I’ve spent years coaching and training around the fundamentals that truly change lives: attitude, goal setting, motivation, and the stories we tell ourselves every day.

One of the most meaningful “purpose mirrors” for me was parenting. I raised a Fanatical DreamHer and taught her how to identify and pursue her Signature Dream — not just the dream that sounds good to other people, but the dream that fits who she really is. Watching that transformation up close reminded me that purpose isn’t just about what you do… it’s about what you consistently pull out of people: confidence, clarity, courage, and action.

‍And then I did something my heart had wanted for a long time — I traveled around the United States for a year. That experience was a turning point, because I met so many women along the way who had actually identified their Signature Dreams and were living them. They weren’t perfect. Their lives weren’t easy. But they were brave. They were creating, building, pivoting, starting over, and choosing themselves.

That journey didn’t just inspire me — it confirmed my purpose. I realized I wanted to amplify those stories and create a place where other women could hear them and think, “If she can do it, maybe I can too.” That’s what led me to start the Fanatical DreamHer podcast: to inspire women to stop waiting for permission, get clear on what they want, and take the next step toward the life they were meant to live.

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Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

‍Professionally, I’m building Fanatical DreamHer—a podcast and empowerment platform designed to help women (especially those in the “I know I’m meant for more, but I’m not sure where to start” season) gain clarity, confidence, and real momentum toward their dreams.

At the heart of what I do is storytelling and coaching. On the Fanatical DreamHer podcast, I sit down with women who have faced real obstacles—fear, setbacks, lack of support, self-doubt—and still chose to pursue their “Signature Dream.” I love these conversations because they’re not just inspirational… they’re practical. The goal is for a listener to walk away thinking, “That felt like a mirror and a map.” A mirror, because they see themselves in someone else’s story. A map, because they hear the steps, mindsets, and decisions that helped someone move from stuck to started.

What feels most exciting and special about Fanatical DreamHer is that it’s built around transformation, not perfection. We’re creating a space where women can be honest about what’s hard, while still being bold about what’s possible. We focus on the internal work—belief, mindset, identity, self-talk—and the external work—goals, consistency, habits, and execution. It’s empowerment with a plan.

Beyond the podcast, the platform is expanding into tools and experiences that help DreamHers put action behind inspiration. Some of what we offer (and are actively building) includes:

• The “Finding Your Signature Dream” Workbook – a guided, step-by-step experience to help women identify the dream that’s truly theirs, break through limiting beliefs, and create a clear action plan.
• A Facilitator’s Guide – designed for leaders, coaches, and community builders who want to run Signature Dream workshops in groups, teams, or organizations.
• Virtual Dream Coaching – offered both one-on-one and in group settings, because sometimes the breakthrough isn’t information—it’s support, accountability, and a coach who won’t let you shrink.

What’s new and upcoming for us is continuing to grow Fanatical DreamHer beyond content into community and coaching experiences—where women don’t just listen to change, they practice it. The podcast is the spark. The workbook and coaching are the structure. And the bigger mission is to build a world where women stop waiting for the “right time” and start living like their dream is worth honoring now.

At the end of the day, my brand is about this: your dream is not random. It’s a clue. And you don’t have to chase it alone.

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If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back, three areas made the biggest difference for me—because they didn’t just help me move forward, they helped me keep moving when it would’ve been easier to shrink back.

1) Connection
Everything changes when you stop trying to carry a dream alone. Connection—whether it’s in person, on the phone, through email, or even through a referral—creates momentum. It gives you perspective, encouragement, accountability, and often the next opportunity. Most importantly, it gives people a safe place to say their dream out loud… and there’s power in that.

Advice for someone early in the journey:
Start small and start now. Reach out to one person this week and say, “Here’s what I’m working toward.” You don’t need a perfect pitch. You need a real conversation. Build your DreamHer Circle one connection at a time.

2) Attitude
Attitude is your daily decision to keep going. It’s not pretending everything is great—it’s choosing to stay focused on what you can control, what you can learn, and what you can do next. The truth is: your dream will test you. A strong attitude is what keeps temporary setbacks from becoming permanent stops.

Advice for someone early in the journey:
Create “non-negotiables” that protect your mindset: a morning routine, a gratitude practice, movement, inspirational content, or a weekly reset. Treat your attitude like an asset you maintain—because it fuels your follow-through.

3) Self-Talk
Your self-talk is the voice you live with all day. And it can either coach you forward or keep you stuck. I truly believe self-talk is one of the most powerful gifts you can give yourself—because it costs nothing, but it changes everything. When you learn to speak to yourself with belief, patience, and truth, you become harder to derail.

Advice for someone early in the journey:
Pay attention to your “default script.” When you catch negative self-talk, don’t shame yourself—replace it. Try: “I’m learning,” “I’m building,” “I’m allowed to start messy,” or “I can do hard things.” Talk to yourself the way you would talk to someone you love.

Bonus: Resourcefulness
One of the most underrated success skills is resourcefulness—being willing to ask for help, seek guidance, and use the tools available to you. You don’t have to know everything. You just have to be willing to learn and keep moving.

Advice for someone early in the journey:
Ask sooner than you think you should. Find a coach, join a group, watch tutorials, attend events, or ask someone who’s a few steps ahead. Resourceful people don’t wait until they’re stuck—they build support into the process.

If I had to sum it up: connect with people, protect your attitude, master your self-talk—and stay resourceful. Those four things don’t just build a dream. They build the DreamHer.

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How can folks who want to work with you connect?

Yes — we’re always looking to partner and collaborate, because Fanatical DreamHer is built on community. Our mission is to help women get clearer, bolder, and more supported as they pursue their Signature Dreams, and collaboration is one of the fastest ways to expand that impact.

DreamHers We’d Love to Collaborate With

1) Podcast Guests (women with real stories).
We’re looking for women who are pursuing a dream in any lane—business, career, nonprofit, creative work, personal reinvention, healing, leadership, motherhood, education, wellness, you name it. You don’t have to be “famous” or have it all figured out. We love stories that are honest, relatable, and rooted in growth—especially the kind that make someone listening think, “That’s me… and if she can do it, maybe I can too.”

2) Women who help other women win.
We also love collaborating with coaches, mentors, facilitators, community leaders, and organizations that support women’s development—confidence building, leadership, entrepreneurship, mindset, wellness, education, and personal growth. If your work helps women move from stuck to started, we’re probably aligned.

3) Collaborators + Donors for the Future Fanatical DreamHer Awards.
One of the most important initiatives we’re building is the Future Fanatical DreamHer Awards—financial awards designed to support “Future DreamHers,” especially young women who are taking brave steps toward their dreams but need a boost to move forward. We’re actively looking for sponsors, donors, and community partners who believe in investing in the next generation. Whether it’s funding an award, supporting a specific DreamHer project, or partnering with us to expand the program, your contribution becomes a tangible “yes” to someone’s future.

How to Connect With Us

If you’re reading this and want to collaborate, the best way to reach us is through our website at FanaticalDreamHer.com (you can use the contact form), or by sending an email to april@fanaticaldreamher.com. You can also connect with us on Instagram at @fanaticaldreamher and send a DM with the word “COLLAB” so we know what you’re reaching out about.

We’re excited to meet women and partners who are building boldly—and who want to help more DreamHers believe in themselves, take action, and create a life they’re proud of.

Contact Info:

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• Website: https://www.fanaticaldreamher.com/

• Instagram: @fanaticaldreamher

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