The Rainy Day Collective Podcast

Welcome to another episode of The Rainy Day Collective! Today, we're honored to have Stephanie, a Brooklyn-based aura photographer, join us for an enlightening conversation. We'll dive into the heartwarming and often challenging experience of caring for hospice animals, explore personal interests like astrology, and discuss the transformative power of self-love and kindness. We'll delv...

Welcome to another heartfelt episode of The Rainy Day Collective Podcast. I'm your host, Misty, and today we have a truly special conversation lined up for you. Joining us is the talented author Jocelyn Jane Cox, who's here to talk about her forthcoming memoir, "Motion Dazzle." We'll dive into Jocelyn's inspiring journey as a writer, from her MFA in fiction to her poignan...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Rainy Day Collective! In today’s conversation, host Misty is joined by Dana Castro, an accomplished brand and product photographer. Together, they dive into the complexities of personal growth, the challenges of establishing new boundaries, and the rejuvenating power of stepping outside comfort zones. Dana shares her journey of starting her own busine...

Welcome back to the Rainy Day Collective! In today’s episode, Misty sits down with the wonderfully talented author Neely Tubati Alexander. Neely has captivated audiences with her women's fiction and rom-coms, receiving accolades from Cosmopolitan, Elle, and her award-winning novel, "Lovebuzz." Today, we'll hear about Neely’s journey as an author—the inspirations behind her belove...

Join host Misty and this week's guest Amanda as they delve into a heartening conversation on the state of homelessness, mental health, and the systemic challenges that hinder progress. With Amanda's deep experience in education, street outreach, and comprehensive care management, this episode promises insights drawn from the front lines of social support services. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: -...

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Rainy Day Collective Podcast, fellow dreamers and change-makers! This week, we delve deep with Brusha, whose journey of self-discovery and empowerment teaches us the immeasurable value of community support, self-love, and resilience. We perfectly captured the essence of what it means to nurture one's growth, highlighting the pivotal role of step...

Our guest today is Olivia Rhodes! Olivia Rhodes is from New England, currently located in Massachusetts. An avid Anglophile, she is married to an Englishman (who would probably interject here from the next room that he's half-English, half-German) and they have two bairns, M & R. She has her MA in European History from Royal Holloway, University of London, and her BA in History & Inter...

My guest today is self-love coach Jenny Drake. Taking her own struggles and life lessons, she utilizes the beauty and wisdom she's gained to empower others! During our beautiful conversation, Jenny shared about the concept of self-rescuing, and how we could not live without self-connection! Important Links : Jenny Drake website Jenny Drake Instagram Mae Wagner website⁠ Mae Wagner ⁠Love Note Si...

Our guest today is Arika Cooknell, a bookworm, world traveler, incredible cookier, and owner of Tree City Cookie in Boise Idaho. It was a pleasure to chat with Arika and hear about the journey she pursued to get where she is today. Absolutely inspiring, beautiful, and relatable! Important Links : Arika's Amazing Cookie Instagram Tree City Cookie Website Painted Ladies Pastry Instagram The Cook...

No stranger to the show, our very own Veronica is here! While she's been both a team member and a guest, were you aware that Veronica has a passion called Amazing Incredible Me (A.I.M.) Where she offers so much support to women? In today's episode, she's sharing more about that journey! Important Links : A.I.M. Veronica's Instagram ⁠Mae Wagner website⁠ Mae Wagner ⁠Love Note Sign Up...

My guest today is professional bestie Leah Blake. Leah refers to herself as THE Leah Blake and why shouldn't she?!?! Just like any best friend should, Leah is the voice of loving support reminding us we are all worthy of the THE! Leah is the owner of Hope and Honey Boutique in Litchfield, Connecticut, which is a giving-boutique in that the majority of its proceeds go back into the community, a...

My guest today is author Tia Levings, a champion of women and healing while she sheds a light on Christian Fundamentalist abuses... PLUS she's in the real-time process of learning how it feels to chase one's dreams! Important Links : Tia's vast resource list Tia's Instagram OWLS Heal: Religious Trauma Support Group ⁠Mae Wagner website⁠ Mae Wagner ⁠Love Note Sign Up⁠ ⁠Umbrella Patre...

This week's guest is Nicole Jenkins, co-founder of Ladies and the Trap, and member of Unega Mountain Dog Rescue. Nicole was one of the first confirmed guests when Misty decided to do a series on Dreamers. Once a special needs school teacher, Nicole has faithfully remained tuned in to herself, and when something no longer served her, she's followed that intuitive calling along an incredible...

"There's a privilege in following a dream." ~ Emily Brandt My guest today is indie folk-pop artist Ivy Eld, from Ashville North Carolina. Ivy's music dances in the land of paradox. Her voice is simultaneously angelic and rawly human. Ivy longs for her music to be an oasis of healing and beauty–a call to deeper respect and compassion for ourselves and for humanity. She considers h...

We're five weeks into the new season, life is happening, the sun is shining and we're here to talk about it!

"Forget what their standard is for you–what's your standard?" My guest today is Jillian Smith, creator of J. Loretta a minority and woman-owned cosmetic brand. Jillian started the company to create inclusive makeup shades for all skin colors and textures without compromising health. She named the company J. Loretta after her mother as her mother is her rock and her reason for accepti...

Katie Allen is NO stranger to the show! Our Collective Community adores her! Katie Allen is a stylist who, a few years ago, had to pivot when she lost her job in corporate America. What followed was a real-time lesson via her podcast in reconnecting with who she was as a woman. Today, Katie is a stylist using her "Feelings First" styling methodology to connect women back to their bodies...

This week's guest on the Rainy Day Collective Podcast is entrepreneur Erin Carpenter. One-third of a trio, consisting of herself, her husband Jonathon, and their Golden Retriever Skipper, Erin left the world of 9-5 work to follow their dreams of transforming space often overlooked into something beautiful. When the couple decided to document the renovation of a laundromat, their journey went v...

This week's guest is Cady McClain! Cady McClain is a history making three-time Emmy© Award winning actress. She is the first woman to have won three Emmys© for three different characters on three different television shows: All My Children (Best Juvenile, 1991), As the World Turns (Best Supporting, 2004), and Days of Our Lives (Best Guest Performer, 2021). Her feature directorial debut, Seeing...

Just a quick little "hello" as we slip in to season six of the Rainy Day Collective Podcast!

Author Julie Navickas is here to share about her new book I loved you Yesterday ! Julie and Misty are book-release twins, releasing just one day apart! This is just a fun chat about those two journeys, with a healthy dash of Orlando Bloom thrown in!  Important Links:  Julie's book I Loved You Yesterday Misty's book Girls, Assassins, & Other Bad Ideas . . . #author #romance #memoir #b...

Our guest in this episode is Sarah Weeger, or “Weegs” as her friends call her. Sarah is a wife, a full-time mom to their 4-year-old daughter, Hudson, and the owner of Hey Weegs, a greeting company. She founded Hey Weegs a few years ago after becoming a mom, and finding herself diagnosed with postpartum depression and anxiety. As part of her healing, and as the former graphic designer she was, Sara...

On the show, this week, our guest is Ronna Detrick. Ronna’s career has spanned human resources, higher education, non-profits, the federal government, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. She holds a BA in Business and Communication and a Master's degree focused on feminist theology. She has been a senior executive with two different organizations, offered multiple keynotes, trained thous...

Alisa and Mel, of the Unboxing the Tarot Podcast, are here. Along with dispelling misconceptions about tarot, they each share their spiritual journeys. We talk about the power of music, how to be gentle with our emotions, and why it is IMPERATIVE that we flat out brag about ourselves.  Important Links :  Unboxing the Tarot Instagram Unboxing the Tarot Podcast

This week's guest is Angie Litvinoff, a life-changing highly experienced guide, mentor, soul coach, modern-day medicine woman, artist, and rights of passage facilitator.  Wherever life has you, these days, this is an episode we all need. Sitting down to talk with Angie was incredible! What a beautiful light and energy she is!  Important links:  Angie's Instagram   Angie's links...