The Episode: This week we’re changing things up! We decided to change up the layout of the episodes a bit to make them more fun, casual and personal. We will still have occasional guests and powerful conversations, but even more laid-back, honest and hilarious. This episode we chat about this format change, life updates, and exciting things you can expect from us in upcoming episodes. We can’t wait for you all to hear and see what we have planned! We Also Talk About: Birthdays Moving Podcast For...
Apr 13, 2021•30 min
The Episode: Today we have model and host of the Take Me Out Podcast, Tiff Baira on the pod to chat with us about how to become a curve model! Tiff gives us an overview on modeling best practices and tips on how to be your own advocate. We chat about the do’s and don’ts of the industry like how to act on set and what to wear to casting calls, and finish with our best and worst stories from past jobs. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to become a curve model but is unsure of how to...
Apr 06, 2021•57 min
The Episode: Alyssa Amoroso is a content creator, influencer, business woman, and podcast host of the Tea with Publyssity podcast on Barstool Sports. Alyssa starts with the story of her career journey, from her beginnings in celebrity PR to becoming a full-time entrepreneur and influencer. She teaches us about how to stand out when pitching yourself and crafting the perfect elevator pitch. Alyssa tells us about working for a male dominated company and taking risks in your career. She also talks ...
Mar 30, 2021•56 min
The Episode: Kristina’s husband Steve aka Swole Steve is on the podcast for another round of Ask Steve! This time asked our followers and listeners to call in and ask questions focused on dating, sex and relationships. Steve gives us unfiltered and honest advice from a male’s perspective and does not hold back! This episode is both helpful and hilarious, you won’t want to miss it! We Also Talk About: Long Distance Body Count The Friend Zone Defining the Relationship Red Flags Resources : Instagr...
Mar 23, 2021•59 min
The Episode: Loneliness is something we all feel sometimes, especially during this pandemic, where human connection is even more difficult to experience. However, we rarely feel comfortable talking about the loneliness we experience, especially when it’s due to a lack of friends instead of a lack of a romantic partner. Whether you’re moving to a new city or just looking for more friends, finding friendships as an adult can be difficult, but just as rewarding as a romantic relationship. Today, we...
Mar 16, 2021•53 min
Pandemic fatigue, anxiety and stress have been at an all time high for so many people so we decided to bring in CBD expert and creator of Winged CBD, Jess Mulligan! CBD is a great way to relax your body and mind to help reduce anxiety and stress in everyday life and for better sleep. We chat about how CBD works and how it differs from THC. Jess tells us her journey to using CBD and about the different uses of CBD in different products (oils, creams, skincare, gummies etc). If you’ve ever been cu...
Mar 09, 2021•47 min
The Episode: Have you ever heard someone talk about their sun, moon and rising signs and wonder what that means? Or wonder what “mercury retrograde” actually is? Well you’re in luck because this episode is all about Astrology! Today we have British Vogue resident astrologer Alice Bell on the podcast to chat about astrology and read our birth charts! She gives us an overview about the different astrological houses, signs and placements and how we can use astrology to better our personal lives. Sh...
Mar 02, 2021•42 min
The Episode: Today we are reflecting on our careers and how we got started in the influencer and blogging space. We discuss content creation and all the different moving parts that go into influencer marketing and blogging. We chat about cancel culture, speaking out, and overcoming mistakes we’ve made. We take a look forward at where we see ourselves in the future and our career goals. We Also Talk About: Content Creation Contracts and What To Look Out For The Business of Social Media and Influe...
Feb 23, 2021•55 min
The Episode: We have sexual wellness and relationship coach, GoFitJo, on the podcast to chat about healing, radical self acceptance and sexuality. Jo discusses sex education and it’s affect on the relationships we have with our bodies, along with the shame womxn feel from societal pressures. She chats with us about non-monogamy, jealousy and getting back into your body instead of your head. Jo’s knowledge and expertise on communication and pleasure provides powerful insight on how to create a he...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 11 min
The Episode: With Valentine’s day around the corner, we decided to dedicate this episode to…heartbreak. We have producer, podcaster, television correspondent and founder of Heartbroken Anonymous, Naz Perez on the podcast this week to talk about love, heartbreak and healing. Naz tells us about why she founded Heartbroken Anonymous and the importance of connection when trying to heal. We chat about pandemic loneliness and the power of community and have an eye opening discussion on connecting with...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The Episode: Jocelyn Burks is with us this week to talk all things branding! Jocelyn is a brand and web designer who is passionate about finding the intersection of aesthetics and strategy. She discusses what a strong brand is comprised of and what initial steps to take before launching your personal or business brand. From the Big 3 components of a personal brand to developing an aesthetic, Jocelyn gives us the 411 to getting started with brand creation. This episode is full of helpful tips, ad...
Feb 02, 2021•48 min
The Episode: We found this week’s guests through Tiktok and have been obsessed ever since! This week we welcome the Swipe Fat girls, Alex & Nicci, on the pod to chat with Raeann about navigating dating as fat women. We talk about our craziest date stories and answer your dating questions. We discuss how to find confidence while dating and about being ghosted. Alex & Nicci dish it all and don’t hold back, it’s a must-listen! We Also Talk About: App Dating & Feeling Like You’re Cat-Fis...
Jan 26, 2021•49 min
The Episode: In honor of the birth of Kristina’s baby boy, we are chatting all things pregnancy & new motherhood with our fellow mom friends Chelsea (Millennial Miss) and Ashley (Everyday Pursuits). We talk about how pregnancy affected our body image and share our pregnancy journeys. We also discuss post-baby bodies and the pressure to lose pregnancy weight. From breastfeeding to dealing with postpartum emotions, this episode is a must-listen for any soon-to-be-moms! We Also Talk About: Phys...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 11 min
The Episode: If your social media feeds looking anything like ours, you’re currently being inundated with weight loss videos and diet trends for the new year so we thought we’d help sift through all the misinformation with the help of registered dietician and nutritionist Amanda Kozimor-Perrin. We talk about the pillars of health: stress, sleep and your relationship with food, and how those pillars provide a foundation for overall health. We chat about the “pure four” meal components and the imp...
Jan 12, 2021•57 min
The Episode: We are BACK with a new episode in a New Year! 2020 was a tough one and we’re all thankful for getting through it, so we thought we’d start 2021 by reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the new year. We chat about life updates and tools to set ourselves up to have the best possible year, from creating vision boards to goal-setting. 2020 brought us this podcast and all of you so we can’t wait to see what 2021 has in store! We Also Talk About: Manifestation Overcoming ...
Jan 05, 2021•50 min
The Episode: Our last episodes of 2020!! Wow can’t believe it’s already here! In today’s episode, K + R have an honest conversation about friendship and its importance in their lives. From being a girl’s girl to whether men and women can really just be friends, Kristina and Raeann chat about how friendships have shaped their lives. They give advice on staying in touch with friends and when to let go of friendships that may not be serving you. We Also Talk About: Toxic Friendships Fear of Losing ...
Dec 08, 2020•58 min
The Episode: This week’s episode is MAGIC. Poet, Speaker, Author and Social Media Storyteller Arielle Estoria is on the podcast this week to share some words from the soul with us. She talks about how she built and developed her passion and talent for storytelling into a career, having recently been featured in a Kim Kardashian SKIMS campaign and announced as a lululemon Brand Ambassador. She shares her body journey with us and explains why it’s intertwined with her social media presence, along ...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 9 min
The Episode: TW: Abusive Relationships & Eating Disorders Mik Zazon, body positive activist and creator of #NormalizeNormalBodies, is on today’s podcast and we could not be more grateful and appreciative of her openness and honesty. Mik shares her story from overcoming an abusive relationship and eating disorders to becoming a voice of body positivity and a powerful role model on social media. She inspires us with her tips for communicating boundaries with family and her mission to elevate o...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 10 min
The Episode: We did a podcast switch with the lovely QLC Girls this week! Morgan, Kaitlyn and Amanda are experts on providing a holistic approach to health through mind, body and spirit. They talk all about combatting anxiety through fitness and finding ways to work on your health during quarantine. They also discuss the importance of goal setting and the power of holding yourself accountable. Former Big Brother contestants Morgan and Kaitlyn finish the episode by giving us some insight into the...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min
The Episode: Hunter McGrady is a plus size model and founder of her own size inclusive clothing brand, All Worthy. She has been featured in Sport’s Illustrated and is a leader in body positivity, so needless-to-say we are totally fangirling over having her on the podcast this week! She starts the episode by sharing her confidence journey from her body struggles early in her modeling career to becoming the badass, confident queen we see on social media today. She opens up about her mental health ...
Nov 10, 2020•59 min
The Episode: In Today’s Episode, we have NAACP award nominated writer and body positive fashion blogger, Kelvin Davis on the podcast to talk about his experience being a black male in the female-dominated body positive space. He talks to us about what it feels to be a man and how toxic masculinity affects how men express themselves verbally. He gets vulnerable about his confidence journey, from shopping in the husky section to finding his personal style, Kelvin gives us the inside scoop on ditch...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 1 min
The Episode: Our skin’s appearance tends to play a MAJOR role in our self confidence which is why we are so excited to have registered nurse and clean skincare guru, Celeste Thomas on today’s episode! Celeste combines western and eastern medicine practices to provide a holistic approach to treating your skin with the love and care it deserves. She gives us an overview on how to nourish your skin through your diet, and shares helpful tips about what to look for and what to avoid when shopping for...
Oct 27, 2020•57 min
The Episode: We are so excited about this week’s episode because we have Chef Boyar-Steve aka Swole Steve aka Kristina’s husband Steve on the podcast! We set up a special TCC voicemail box and had Steve give the male perspective on all the incredible questions people left for us! From talking about what men really say to their friends after a hook-up, to how men react to curvy women, Steve gives us the inside scoop on what men really think. We Also Talk About: The Aura Being Confidence Emits Gho...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 6 min
The Episode: In this week’s episode, we have an open and honest conversation with each other about our personal confidence journeys, followed by a Q&A. We discuss how our childhoods, relationships, and experiences have shaped how we view ourselves and how we’ve learned to overcome societal standards to embrace our bodies and channel our confidence. We speak candidly about things we still struggle with and share personal stories of times our confidence was tested. We hope our stories help to ...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 20 min
You’re going to want to grab a pen & paper before you start this episode because it’s FILLED with insanely helpful tools and tips to increase your wealth and become the financially-free badass you were born to be! Tori Dunlap , owner of Her First $100K , is a money expert with the goal of taking down the patriarchy by providing women with the financial education to get over their money shit, gain financial independence and excel in their careers. She explains how she went from working a 9-5 ...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 2 min
We are so excited to have self love advocate and body activist Sarah Nicole Landry of @TheBirdsPapaya on today’s episode to talk about body acceptance and advocating for yourself while pregnant. We discuss empathy, vulnerability and how being “willing to be wrong” allows us to learn and grow. She speaks about the necessary discomfort in change and how diversity of thought allows us to move forward. Later in the episode, Sarah opens up about her struggles with prenatal depression and her determin...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min
We are SO excited to introduce today’s guest: Kellie Brown! Kellie is the mega-talented blogger and home decor guru responsible for creating AndIGetDressed and the viral #FatAtFashionWeek hashtag. Not to mention, she was also recently featured in Vogue Magazine and is about to launch her very own Fat Icon Podcast! Kellie begins the episode with the story of how she took the leap from working in PR with Shark Tank’s Daymond John to becoming her own boss and the creator of an uplifting online comm...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min
You may recognize today’s iconic guest from the many tears she’s shed in The Bachelor franchise, but since then, Ashley Iaconetti has gone on to be an Access Hollywood and ClevverTV correspondent, a contributor for Cosmopolitan magazine, a children’s book author, AND the host of two podcasts. She also happens to be Kristina’s long time friend! Ashley begins by sharing the unconventional way she and Kristina became friends and discusses what her life has been like since she left the Bachelor fran...
Sep 22, 2020•56 min
Welcome to the first episode of The Confident Collective Podcast! We are so excited to dig deeper into The Confident Collective community through this podcast and can’t wait to share new episodes with you every Tuesday! The Episode: In this introductory Q&A episode, We share the strange way we first met and how we’ve supported and grown with each other in both our careers and personal lives. We talk about why we started The Confident Collective and how being plus-size models and fashion infl...
Sep 22, 2020•32 min
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