Raeann has been struggling lately when it comes to dating and its’ effect on her confidence, so we invited our friend Rosie to join us in a truthful, vulnerable conversation about the nuances of dating as curvy women, why women are so affected by the presence or lack of male attention, where confidence really comes from, how to gain it back when you’re in a funk, the role men should be playing in evolving the conversation around fat phobia and so much more. We know many of you in our community d...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Part 3 of “Ask Steve” is here! Need some no bull shit dating advice from a guy’s perspective? Steve’s got you! He’s answering your dating questions so you can find out if your new boo is really into you, how to make the first move in public, where to meet the right guy, warning signs of your situation-ship falling flat, why men cheat and whether or not you should bring up your weight before meeting up with a guy. And as always, there’s no holding back. Thanks for submitting your questions. We ho...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min
We’re live from New York! In fact, we are living our BEST lives in NYC, and we’re inviting you along in this week’s episode. We had a blast during our girls trip and can’t wait to tell you all about our city adventures. We’re sharing the stand out moments from our trip like running into a listener on the street, why we feel seen in NYC, Raeann shares about her NYC dating experience, how traveling can help build your confidence and we give our advice about how to not let people’s comments about t...
Oct 26, 2021•35 min
We got so many DMs after we talked about pop culture on the podcast, so we had to invite THE QUEEN of pop culture on the show today. And here’s a hint: she knew about the impending Kravis engagement before anyone else! That’s right, hear it for yourself right here, because we have Amanda Hirsch or “Kamanda”, the host of “Not Skinny But Not Fat,” a celebrity based podcast and the mastermind behind the binge worthy Instagram account @notskinnybutnotfat joining us on Confident Collective. We have b...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Do you find it intimidating to do things solo? You’re not alone. Kristina and Raeann get messages all the time asking for advice on how to feel more confident doing solo activities and being alone, and understand how it can be intimidating and difficult to branch out of your comfort zone. However, some of the best learning experiences, growth moments and memories in their lives have come from doing things alone. Today’s episode is full of insight and inspo from Kristina and Raeann’s lives about ...
Oct 12, 2021•53 min
We are so obsessed with our guest for episode 54, Justine Marjan! Justine is a celebrity hairstylist and beauty influencer. She has styled the most popular celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Ashley Graham, Kerry Washington and Hailey Beiber. She has styled for New York Fashion Week and is always at the forefront of hair trends. We met her almost 2 years ago on a shoot and is truly one of the kindest and warmest people we’ve met. Her words of wisdom are always giving us the inspiration we need, and...
Oct 05, 2021•54 min
It’s our ONE YEAR pod-iversary! We wanted to take time to reflect on the stand out moments from the last year’s worth of conversations on Confident Collective. And to say thank you all for listening, subscribing and telling your friends about the pod, we are doing a massive giveaway! You can win $500 to treat yourself, plus a 15 minute Zoom call to hang out with Raeann and Kristina and ask them anything! Check out @confidentcollective for more information. We’ll be announcing the winner in our n...
Sep 28, 2021•40 min
How would your life be different if you grew up seeing someone who looks like you represented in film and TV? Most of the narrative we have grown up with is based on the limited demographic that we’ve seen represented on our screens, and if you don’t happen to fall into the thin body crowd, it’s likely this has had an effect on what you think you can or can’t do. As Raeann admits, the lack of body diversity and representation has held her back from pursuing opportunities because she didn’t think...
Sep 21, 2021•49 min
Episode Overview: Episode 51: Raeann and Kristina are back with Part 2 of the “Ask Away with Rae and K” advice column! They love getting questions for these episodes and appreciate all the love and support from listeners. Get revved up for the episode by hearing the qualities Raeann looks for in a guy, then slide in a TikToker’s DMs with Raeann. Then, Kristina and Raeann chat about Addison Rae’s new movie and discuss the complexities of why they think people love to hate the success of young soc...
Sep 14, 2021•45 min
Episode Overview: Summer 2021 was one for the books, and Kristina and Raeann could not let it slip by without recapping their stand out moments, trips, experiences and learnings from the past few months. They’re sharing what they’re obsessed with currently, what they loved most about this summer, what they’re maybe still not over, lessons learned about communicating with your loved ones and confidence when approaching speaking up for yourself during sex. “I think that’s how you build confidence;...
Sep 07, 2021•48 min
Our girl Rae celebrated her 28th birthday with a girl’s trip to San Diego and we recap the weekend’s festivities! Was there McDonalds at 3am, maybe… Rae also shares what she learned over the past year and what she wants to improve in her life moving forward. Kristina talks about mom guilt and why it is important to make time for yourself, your friends and your partner and not feel bad about it! Resources; Join our secret Facebook Group Sign up for our email list Follow us on Instagram...
Sep 01, 2021•53 min
The Episode: Today we have on Dr. Ali Arena who is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst to discuss how we can better communicate to improve our relationships. We discuss how we communicate when we start dating, how to encourage your partner to be more emotionally intelligent, raising an emotionally intelligent child and so much more. What We Talk About: How men and women communicate differently Are women better communicators? Communicating in the early stages of dat...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min
The Episode: Are you a people please? We are! After Raeann realized she was quite literally risking her own life to merge onto the highway so she would not hold up the cars behind her, it forced her to reflect on her people-pleasing ways. In today’s episode, we talk about why we are people pleasers and read some of your most ridiculous people-pleasing stories.
Aug 17, 2021•49 min
The Episode: Breakups suck, there is no way around it. Kendra Allen is Your Break Up Bestie dishing out advice and insight on how to get through a breakup. She has built a platform as a breakup coach helping women see their breakup as a blessing. What We Talk About: How to get over a breakup The no contact rule Can you be friends with your ex? How to put yourself back out there after a breakup Thinking about your ex How to get over not wanting to see your ex with someone else Tips to stop lookin...
Aug 10, 2021•52 min
The Episode: We are so excited for you to listen to this episode! Achieng is a content creator, virtual hype girl, and the self-proclaimed Tantalizing Queen of Confidence. She shares her confidence journey with us and how she has been able to change her mindset and become the woman she is today. One look at her videos and you’ll immediately fall in love. What We Talk About: <> Achieng’s background Her journey to confidence Finding yourself after a breakup How to handle the days when you ar...
Aug 03, 2021•56 min
The Episode: We started TCC because we were constantly getting asked how do you have so much confidence? We are both confident individuals but that does not mean we are confident all the time in every area of our lives. There are many situations when our confidence has been seriously tested. What We Talk About: Lack of Confidence with Men Confidence in the Bedroom Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone Career Confidence Changes in Your Body Resources: Join our secret Facebook Group Sign up for our ema...
Jul 27, 2021•47 min
The Episode: In this week’s episode, we are catching up on our Ask Away with Rae and K segment. We are going through some of your questions and giving you are unfiltered and honest advice. What We Talk About: Making a Move on A Friend Spicing up a Relationship Social Media Fomo Trust in Relationships Not Wanting a Relationship Feeling Confident Sexually Balancing Career, Wellness, and Career Goals Appreciating Your Body but Wanting to Lose Weight Resources; Join our secret Facebook Group Sign up...
Jul 20, 2021•38 min
The Episode: In this episode Kristina chats with Married at First Sight’s Sex and Relationship Therapist Dr. Viviana Coles. Dr. Viviana shares her thoughts on how to maintain intimacy and a positive sex life in a long-term committed relationship. She also answers listeners questions on everything from orgasms to blow jobs to how often you should be having sex with your partner. What We Talk About: The 4 Intimacy Styles Body Image in the Bedroom Spontaneous Sex Blow Jobs Orgasms How Often You Sho...
Jul 13, 2021•40 min
The Episode: In this episode we dive into the nitty-gritty of “girl code.” What is “girl code?” What does it mean to you? Kristina and Raeann share their “girl code” stories and also read stories you sent in. What We Talk About: Cheating Boyfriends “If we go together we leave together” Who has dibs on a crush Talking shit Resources; Join our secret Facebook Group Sign up for our email list...
Jul 06, 2021•53 min
The Episode: In this episode, we sit down with Liz Moody to talk all things health and wellness. What We Talk About: Letting fear hold us back Not letting health and wellness limit your life Using wellness to live a beautiful and exciting life Movement and meditation Healthy bodies take many different forms Frozen veggies The power of green smoothies Chewing food + eating in a stress-free environment Drinking with intention Resources: Liz Moody Liz’s Green Smoothie Guide Vegan Ice Cream...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 9 min
The Episode: Raeann was recently hanging out with a guy and there were a few things that came up that she caught herself thinking… “Is this a red flag?” Kristina shares her thoughts on the situation and we also asked you to submit things you think would be a red flag. What We Talk About: Raeann + Kristina’s number one red flags when it comes to dating Calling exes “crazy” Being a mama’s boy Not having close friends Saturdays are for the boys Adding you on Snapchat...
Jun 22, 2021•58 min
The Episode: In today’ solo episode Raeann sits down to reflect on the her first year of dating. She shares the biggest lessons that she has learned and also answers your questions on dating! What We Talk About: Getting drunk on a first date Dating apps When to have sex Following “the rules” Rejection How to get over first date jitters Confidence in bed Dating multiple people at once...
Jun 15, 2021•58 min
In this episode, Kristina is joined by her husband Steve to recap their first 6 months as parents. They answer listener questions and discuss everything from how having a baby changed their marriage, their favorite baby products, how they manage responsibilities and so much more. They also dive into sex and intimacy after having a baby, finances and their most challenging obstacles so far. Resources : Instagram: @KristinaZias , @RaeannLangas , & @ConfidentCollective Our Facebook Group TikTok...
Jun 08, 2021•44 min
Hot Girl Summer is a mindset!! In this episode, Kristina & Raeann break down their thoughts on what it means to have a Hot Girl Summer and how to channel Hot Girl Summer Energy no matter your stage in life. They also discuss how to feel confident in a bikini no matter your size and share their favorite tips, tricks and their favorite swimwear brands. Resources : Instagram: @KristinaZias , @RaeannLangas , & @ConfidentCollective Our Facebook Group TikTok...
Jun 01, 2021•48 min
The Episode: We are so excited for this week’s episode because we have the highly requested, viral Tiktok sensation Remi Bader on the podcast! Remi rose to fame from her realistic clothing haul tiktoks and we are absolutely obsessed with her! In this episode, Remi shares her career path and how she became the social media personality she is today. She opens up about her body image and her struggle with mental health and binge eating, and her confidence journey. We chat about the body positivity ...
May 25, 2021•48 min
The Episode: We’re so excited to have Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist/Neurofeedback Practitioner Dr. Divya Kakaiya on the podcast to talk about Neurofeedback and the brain! She chats with us about the importance of brain health and gives us advice on best practices to keep your brain functioning at max capacity. Kristina opens up about her struggle with “mom brain” and the effect it has on her life, while Raeann questions how to use neurofeedback practices in conjunction with therapy to ta...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 4 min
The Episode: This episode Raeann and Kristina are spilling the tea on their firsts! From first kisses to first dates, we are spilling it all completely unfiltered. You won’t want to miss this! Resources : Instagram: @KristinaZias , @RaeannLangas , & @ConfidentCollective Our Facebook Group TikTok...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min
The Episode: This week we are so excited to have Charlotte Zoller on the podcast! Charlotte is a curve model, digital strategist and writer who has her own column in Teen Vogue called “Ask A Fat Girl.” We talk about “body checking,” the categorization of fatness and self identification along with the problems and prejudices that those in larger bodies face both systemically and in daily life. She discusses the difference between fatphobia and fat bias and the importance of holding brands account...
May 04, 2021•53 min
The Episode: In today’s ep, we’re chatting about attachment styles! Kristina discusses her experience being ultra-secure in her relationship and Raeann discusses her struggle with having an anxious attachment style. We discuss past relationships, trust, anxiety and cheating and how we think it affects us in current/future relationships. Resources : Instagram: @KristinaZias , @RaeannLangas , & @ConfidentCollective Our Facebook Group TikTok...
Apr 27, 2021•43 min
The Episode: This week, we’re laughing at our attempt at a special 4/20 episode (lol)! We chat about post-drinking anxiety and hangovers, and how the way we view alcohol changed in our late 20s. We also discuss maintaining independence and friendships when you’re in a relationship. We’re loving this new format and hope you do too! We Also Talk About: 4/20 Stories Hangover Anxiety Maintaining Independence in a Relationship Resources : Instagram: @KristinaZias , @RaeannLangas , & @ConfidentCol...
Apr 20, 2021•33 min
