{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/648ae58b4abad20011065e56/68e77e82d798804c9ea9379b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"April Smith: Part One","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/648ae58b4abad20011065e56/1760001186140-e0774547-78b1-45ae-8b44-995a84fc3f53.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Episode Description:</strong></p><p>In this episode of <em>The Custard Splat</em>, we sit down with <strong>April Smith.</strong> The driving force behind <strong>Southend United Ladies FC</strong>. April shares the inspiring story of how she built the women’s team from the ground up during her decade with <strong>Southend United in the Community</strong>, balancing passion, persistence, and a deep love for the game. Now taking on a similar role at <strong>Leyton Orient FC</strong>, April reflects on the challenges, the milestones, and the people who helped make Southend United Ladies what it is today.</p><p>This is <strong>Part One</strong> of an honest, inspiring two-part conversation about women’s football, leadership, and building something from nothing.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 <strong>Follow &amp; Support The Custard Splat:</strong></p><ul><li>Twitter/X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/CustardSplatPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@CustardSplatPod</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://instagram.com/CustardSplatPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@CustardSplatPod</a></li><li>Patreon: patreon.com/CustardSplatPod</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Don’t forget to like, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts – and we’ll see you on the next one!</p>","author_name":"The Custard Splat "}