For us, getting into the Fall season means feeling refreshed and energized for the changing weather, early nights, and straight-up hibernating. But when the sun gets up after you and sets before you’re done with work, how do you find small ways to make special moments and truly enjoy your “Main Character Energy”? We’ve got you covered. Beyond that, Kristina’s telling us what an epic story about a magical Tesla, lost purse, and white fig tree have to do with knowing THIS house was her house. Then...
Oct 24, 2023•40 min•Ep. 150
We could all use a little more Big Sis Energy in our lives; Malia Alexis and Kenzie Grace are here to show how to do just that! We were blown way by the authentic confidence and joy that Malia and Kenzie brought to the table for this discussion! Kenzie and Malia are Tiktok sensations and podcast hosts of the new show, Big Sis Energy! If you don't know, they are two sisters *one year and a day apart* whose creativity and infectious energy have taken the TikTok world by storm. With a combined foll...
Oct 17, 2023•58 min•Ep. 149
We have a super exciting update for you in today’s episode: Kristina’s moving! Listen to this episode to find out where she’s moving, how she finally made the decision on East vs West Coast, what she’s most looking forward to, what she’s leaving behind and all the in between. There is a lot of great advice about making big life decisions in this episode, reflecting on how far you’ve come to celebrate your evolution, ignoring the noise of other people’s opinions and navigating new phases of life....
Oct 10, 2023•56 min•Ep. 148
Are you overwhelmed by all the skincare products out there, or even in your current lineup? Are you tempted to buy every viral product you see on TikTok? Same, so that’s why we invited Skin by Gill on the podcast to help us simplify our routines by identifying what’s really important and will work best for our unique skin types. Gill is a licensed esthetician and content creator, and helped Raeann simplify her routine with products that don’t cost more than $30. So, we knew we had to invite her ...
Oct 03, 2023•51 min•Ep. 147
We’re feeling all sorts of chaotic and while it’s bad for our sanity, it’s good for the podcast! Catch up with us in this episode on how we’re feeling post NYFW. We’re sharing some crazy stories about what we’ve been dealing with behind the scenes, some inspo Kristina got from a recent wellness and entrepreneurship panel, and how it’s been for Raeann to dip her toes back in the dating pond. Then, we’re answering your questions about dealing with boyfriend mama drama, friends flaking on your wedd...
Sep 26, 2023•43 min•Ep. 146
No matter how confident you are, being fat shamed still hurts. Whether it’s intentional or not, overt or covert, no one wants to be fat shamed. It's such a sucky feeling and after talking to our friend Rosie recently about an experience involving fat shaming on a plane, we’re left to wonder, why does this still happen? Why is being called fat such a diss and insult? And why do people think it's okay to say that? So, today we’re diving into the root of fat phobia, size stereotypes, and why the te...
Sep 19, 2023•58 min•Ep. 145
Your curvy girls hit up NYFW for the first time and honestly, it was so much fun! We shared a lot of the BTS in real time, but nothing compares to getting all the juicy details in this episode. We’re sharing our POV on the Victoria Secret fashion show, Fashion Media Awards, and the star-studded VIP after parties we attended. Although we had a great time at the events and showing off our curvy style, the highlight was definitely getting to spend lots of quality time together! Hear all about it, p...
Sep 12, 2023•38 min•Ep. 144
Welcome back to another Ask Away episode where we’re giving our advice on everything from style challenges to conflict in relationships! We’re sharing how the preparation for Fashion Week is going as stylish mid size girlies and we must admit, it hasn’t been easy finding clothes we love that come in our size. Then we’re giving advice on how to resolve conflicts in relationships; whether it’s a friend fight or drama with your partner or family. We talk about the realities of dating in the app age...
Sep 05, 2023•42 min•Ep. 143
Charlie Ann Max, a creative director, curve model, and chef, founded The Fude Experience to celebrate authenticity through food, art, and nudity. Dedicated to destigmatizing nudity, she creates safe spaces for deep connection and self-exploration, advocating for transformation through vulnerability and self-love. In this episode she talks about what led her to explore practicing nudity and how it has helped her get in touch with her body and feel more comfortable in her skin. She shares her inte...
Aug 29, 2023•56 min•Ep. 142
Raeann is 30 & thriving! As she confidently enters a new decade, she’s sharing 10 takeaways from her 20s in this episode; from relationships to self confidence to friendships to career – she's sharing what she's learned in the last decade that is making her so excited for this next phase of life. Raeann shares how she’s feeling about this milestone birthday, and all the wisdom she’s gained in her twenties to bring into her thirties. We talk about her birthday plans, and Kristina shares what ...
Aug 22, 2023•50 min•Ep. 141
Raeann has been having a lot of conversations with friends lately about the shift in her mentality around casual sex, so we thought we’d bring in Rosie to help us unpack and navigate this topic in case any of you are going through similar experiences. We talk about what Raeann learned in her “hoe phase” enjoying casual sex and why she has no regrets. We talk about the emotional and physical implications of casual sex that caused Raeann to rethink her relationship with it, and enter her “celibate...
Aug 15, 2023•41 min•Ep. 140
Join us on the latest episode of Confident Collective as we dive deep into the world of pop culture scandals and trends! Raeann spills the tea on the Love Island UK finale, while we both chime in on the Barbie movie magic. The Ariana Grande + Spongebob storyline is too wild to not get into, so we share our POV on the sticky situation. Plus, find out more about the unforgettable moments at the Cardi B and Miranda Lambert shows, and the scandalous Alix Earle incident in Montauk that has the intern...
Aug 08, 2023•36 min•Ep. 139
Today we are excited to sit down with our friend, Khaylah Epps, the voice behind the podcast I Might Die Alone. In her podcast, she celebrates women who are defining their lives beyond their relationship status and dives deep into the dichotomy of wanting romantic love, but also not letting that absence consume us. In this episode we talk to Khaylah about her journey of decentering romance in her life and what that has looked like for her. We talk about her desperate era and experience being on ...
Aug 01, 2023•52 min•Ep. 138
We're kicking off Leo season with a fun and fiery episode of The Confident Collective! We're totally crushing on some famous Leos, Kristina’s sharing what she learned in her insightful astrology reading highlighting how important it is to tune into your intuition and trust your gut. We're also spilling the tea on our latest obsessions - The Golden Bachelor & The Summer I Turned Pretty. But it's not just about us, we're also digging into YOUR questions. We're tackling relationship etiquette (...
Jul 25, 2023•44 min•Ep. 137
It’s no secret that the patterns and behaviors that were modeled to us in our families growing up influences our confidence. Establishing the who, what, where and why of how we were raised is so important when you're trying to change patterns that are no longer serving you. In this conversation, Raeann, Kristina and Rosie talk about each of their own experiences growing up and the messages they received about confidence and body image. We talk about what helped instill confidence in us, what mig...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 136
Get ready for a super fun catch up episode where we share what we’ve been excited about lately. We get into our summer travel plans as Kristina prepares for her last West Coast summer & Raeann prepares for her 30th birthday festivities. Hear about a recent astrology and tarot reading Raeann had that gave her interesting insight about a future relationship. Then, we share some of our favorite beige flags we’ve seen and confess our own beige flags. There’s so much to look forward to this summe...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 135
Victoria Browne is known for keeping it real all around on social media, which is incredibly refreshing in an online world of filters & FaceTune. Although showing up authentically has always been part of her brand, navigating her own personal evolution in front of millions has been challenging at times. If you love following Victoria, you’re about to get to know her on another level in this episode as we explore how she went from a former D-1 athlete to Ted Talk speaker and content creator w...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 134
We are so freaking excited to introduce our new series, Going Deeper with Rosie, where we are going to dig a little deeper into more vulnerable and super important topics we really care about. We have brought on the perfect person for the job, our dear friend Rosie. Honestly this girl has a way with words. Whenever we’re having an issue in our lives or if we’re really struggling with something Rosie helps us navigate through our feelings and we always leave the conversation feeling so much bette...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 133
Our summer kickoff pool party exceeded all of our expectations! We’re excited to share our favorite moments and takeaways from the event in this episode. It was so empowering and exciting to see women of all shapes and sizes feel comfortable and confident lounging by the pool and meeting new friends. Thank you so much for coming, for all of your support, and for being such amazing members of our community. We're obsessed with you guys and can't wait to do it again! We’re also answering three of ...
Jun 20, 2023•47 min•Ep. 132
We're very excited to have a role model of ours, founder and CEO of Knix Joanna Griffiths, on the podcast! Joanna is a Canadian entrepreneur and launched Knix in 2013. She's honestly revolutionized the industry with her leak proof underwear, and they have now expanded into apparel and to swim. Knix is one of the first brands to ever use real people of all ages and sizes on their website and marketing, and it’s because Joanna truly believes all women should be seen. In this conversation you’ll le...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 131
We are so excited to be back with you after a short hiatus! We are feeling refreshed and so ready to be back on the mic. We missed the Confident Collective community, and are excited to finally catch you up on everything that’s been going on in our lives over the past couple of months. We also share all the exciting details of our Los Angeles pool party happening on June 17th, what to expect if you’re coming and some outfit recipe ideas to help you feel so confident in a swimsuit. Finally, if yo...
Jun 06, 2023•54 min•Ep. 130
The burnout is real, you guys. Both Raeann and Kristina have been going through a lot this year; having a baby and moving to a new city. They have recently recognized that maintaining their current workload is causing them to neglect their mental health. We believe in listening to your gut and that it is important to take time to rest, so, we’re taking a break from the podcast for the next couple of months to recharge. We hope you understand that it was a really hard but necessary decision, and ...
Apr 04, 2023•27 min•Ep. 129
The sun has come out, spring has sprung, and we’re ready for a closet refresh! In this episode we’re looking at the top spring and summer fashion trends for 2023 and sharing what we’re most excited to wear in the upcoming seasons. We’re ready to embrace new textures, colors and silhouettes; from festival season favorites like coastal cowgirl and mermaid core, to closet staples like maxy skirts to more playful pieces like floral appliques on shoes, get all you need to know to feel confident and l...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr
Welcome Greek Goddess, curve model, and content creator Ella Halikas to the show! Ella shares our mission to help other women feel confident in their skin, and turned her biggest dream into a reality by becoming a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model in 2021. We admire Ella’s confidence and her ability to go after her goals with determination and grace. She reminds us that we get to our big goals by focusing on our passion, and striving to be our best self every day. Today she is sharing her best a...
Mar 21, 2023•52 min
Constantly losing things? Unfortunately. Always thinking someone is either mad at or obsessed with us? Most likely. Thinking that money is no object at the airport? Guilty. In this episode, we’re exposing all of our toxic traits and share some top offenders submitted by listeners. In summary, we're all toxic AF, but to be honest, we have no desire to change our toxic traits. It's fun to laugh at ourselves, so let’s accept them and keep doing what we're doing, okay? Plus, Kristina shares some exc...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min
We’re sure you already know and love today’s guest, Olivia Noceda! Olivia has had an alcohol-free lifestyle for the past 15 months, so we invited her on the podcast to share her experience and to explore the concept of sober curiosity. Olivia shares her personal journey with sober curiosity and why she decided to cut out alcohol. We discuss the similarities between the sober curious movement and diet culture, and the red flags to be aware of. We also talk about the correlation between alcohol an...
Mar 07, 2023•55 min
The audacity! We’re laughing but it’s actually ridiculous, the shit men say. And honestly, no one gets more random, crazy shit said to them than us. We’re sharing personal stories about the most insane things men have said to us; from commenting on our size, to the way we walk, to how our eyes look. Then, we share some of the most unhinged things our TCC listeners have heard from men. We can’t imagine what’s going through their minds to make these comments, but they sure as hell have made for fu...
Feb 28, 2023•47 min
Get ready for one of our most requested guests, Mikayla Nogueira! If you don't already know who she is, Mikayla is a makeup artist and beauty content creator that has amassed an insane digital following with over 14 million TikTok followers and over 2.5 million Instagram followers. She shares everything from “Get Ready with Me” videos to beauty tutorials and transformations to her new home and her life with her fiance. In today's episode, we talk about everything Mikayla has accomplished in her ...
Feb 21, 2023•51 min
Baby boy number 2 has arrived! It’s so wild what an adventure pregnancy and labor and delivery are. There’s so many highs and lows and ALL THE EMOTIONS but with the absolute best reward ever in the end. In this episode, Kristina is sharing her entire birth story; which was much different (and harder) than her first experience, and to be honest, pretty stressful and traumatic. Although both mom and baby are recovering and doing well, Kristina openly and transparently walks through the details of ...
Feb 14, 2023•52 min
Reflecting on different phases of your life gives you an opportunity to appreciate the moments that have made you who you are, and shows you that you’re capable of so much more than you give yourself credit for. When Raeann moved to Los Angeles five years ago, her life looked a lot different. As she prepares to close this chapter and move to NYC, our good friend Rosie joins Raeann on the podcast to help her recognize and celebrate her evolution and ask hard questions that dive deep into the pivo...
Feb 07, 2023•54 min
