Kristina Zias and Raeann Langas
Confident Collective
Two plus-size models & body activists here to get real and candid about living your most confident life. Get ready for powerful conversations that will leave you laughing, motivated, and inspired.
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Kristina Zias and Raeann Langas
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Dec 31, 2024
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Episodes
185. Summer Rewind: Shit Men Say 16.07.2024 25:14
In this revisited episode, we boldly explore the audacious comments men have thrown our way. From ridiculous remarks about our looks and mannerisms to downright bizarre statements, we recount personal anecdotes that showcase just how surreal these interactions can be. Additionally, we revisit some of the most jaw-dropping stories shared by our TCC listeners. Join us as we reflect on the bizarre th...
184. Summer Rewind: Going Deeper With Rosie On Casual Sex, Celibacy & Reclaiming Sexual Freedom 09.07.2024 40:51
Join us as we revisit an insightful conversation with Kristina, Raeann, and special guest Rosie, exploring Raeann's evolving views on casual sex. We delve into Raeann's reflections from her 'hoe phase,' where she embraced casual encounters without regrets, to her subsequent 'celibate era.' Discover how Raeann navigated dating during her 'siren summer,' prioritizing connection over immediate intima...
183. Confident Collective Pool Party Recap: Celebrating Community, Body Positivity & Girl's Girls 02.07.2024 40:20
We had the best time at our 2nd Annual Confident Collective Pool Party this past Saturday in Los Angeles!! The sun was shining, the outfits were slaying (shoutout DSW), the girls were hyping each other up, and everyone was just living their best lives while feeling confident in their own skin! We were so happy with how everything turned out, from the Americana-themed food to the curated gift bags...
182. Ask Away: Picture Perfect, Coworker Crushes & Curvy Confidence 25.06.2024 44:43
On today's Ask Away, we're delivering candid advice to your burning questions! To the person that asks why every photo they take of themselves looks bad, we remind you that everyone posts their best angles online and that even lighting can make or break a photo. Have a crush on a coworker? Go for it girl, flirt your little heart out!! We also address how to navigate dealing with a new sister-in-la...
181. Katie Austin's Balanced Approach to Fitness, Nutrition & Mental Health 18.06.2024 47:46
Today we welcome special guest Katie Austin, a multifaceted fitness personality, recipe developer, Sports Illustrated model, and app creator. Known for her attainable and balanced approach to health and wellness, Katie gives insightful advice from how to change your mindset around nutrition to creating a simple morning routine. She shares how growing up in a sporty household with fitness legend De...
180. Solo Ep: Your Guide to a Confident & Effortless Summer 11.06.2024 27:07
Today's solo episode is so summer-coded, but first, let's catch each other up! Kristina shares how she used to romanticize traveling, but when the kids stay at home, the fear sets in. Also teeming with anxiety, Raeann talks about the chaos of moving in New York. And of course, our weekly obsessions — Kristina chats about The Valley, while Raeann does a deep dive into the allure of rodent men. S...
179. Anna Kai on Dating, Self-Worth & Life Beyond the Highlight Reel 04.06.2024 59:42
Today, we welcome on Anna Kai of @maybeboth — content creator and the friend you call if you need life advice. From the outside looking in, Anna seems to have it all figured out, yet she shares her story through the uncertainties of life beyond the highlight reel. We chat about how life isn't one perfect timeline or plan, and we aren't meant to have things always figured out. With over a million f...
178. Ask Away: Engagement Drama, Glow Downs & F-Boys 28.05.2024 35:38
Today's Ask Away episode is full of juicy drama, but first, get excited confidants!! On June 29th, we're throwing a Confident Collective Pool Party in Los Angeles! It was one of our highlights from last year and tickets sold out so fast so make sure to set a reminder to buy them this weekend. As we recap our week, Raeann shares the details of her first hormone-fueled fight with Gabe. Kristina chim...
177. Talia Hubble on How-To Host Pinterest-Worthy Dinner Parties 21.05.2024 47:08
We're thrilled to welcome Talia Hubble, founder of linens brand Maude & May, content creator, and queen of girly pop aesthetic. Talia shares her secrets to mastering the art of dinner parties and gives us a step-by-step guide on how to host a stunning summer soirée without all the stress, from choosing a theme to crafting the perfect menu (whether you're cooking or DoorDashing). Talia also gives u...
176. Solo Episode: The Art of Being Cringe & Caring Less 14.05.2024 35:59
In today's solo episode, we are chatting about embracing the cringe and not letting people's opinions get in the way! Raeann posted about her butt acne issues and her community came through with helpful advice, the girlies understand. Especially helpful as we're in our sporty girl era, Kristina is excited about joining a beach volleyball team and Raeann is currently training for a half-marathon. W...
175. Kaitlin Reagan on Her Journey of Grief, Healing & Finding Herself Again 07.05.2024 54:49
Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Kaitlin Reagan, a content creator whose journey through love, loss, and self-discovery has inspired many. Kaitlin and her boyfriend of 9 years, Francesco, began to share their love story on TikTok during the monotonous days of the pandemic and quickly grew a loyal following. She reflects on their beautiful love story and how their love endured even as canc...
174. Ask Away: Dating a Short King, How to Flirt & Getting Friend-Zoned 30.04.2024 43:00
Today's Ask Away is a good one, but first a little life recap! Raeann may have came back from her Mexico vacation paler than when she got there, but her relationship with Gabe has grown stronger. Raeann and Kristina share how they feel like they are glowing down, but apparently it's a normal feeling in your early 30s so love that for us. Speaking of aging, Kristina got a 3D mirror image of her fac...
173. Unfiltered With Chelsea Blackwell: Life After Love is Blind 23.04.2024 42:03
Today we sit down with Chelsea Blackwell to unveil what really went down during her time on Love is Blind, the Megan Fox debacle, and her dating life post Jimmy. Chelsea thought she didn't say or do anything too crazy on the show that would bring unwanted attention, but little did she know that she would soon be roasted by America for saying Megan Fox is her celebrity doppelgänger. As she navigate...
172. Solo Episode: Being the Bigger Friend, Childhood Trauma & Changing Your Mindset 16.04.2024 46:45
In today's solo episode, we talk about growing up as the bigger friend and the universal experiences we went through as a result. But before we dive in, we have to fill you in on a few things. Big steps were taken as Gabe met Raeann's parents for the first time! There might have been a little chaotic family energy but we realized every family has a little crazy in them. Speaking of, how often do y...
171. Meet Emma Arletta: Body Confidence, Plus-Size Dating & Personal Branding 09.04.2024 55:46
We are thrilled to sit down with the inspiring plus-size content creator, Emma Arletta. She is the face behind the 'Big Girls' movement, is a prominent voice in the body confidence community, and is known to give great advice about dating as a plus-size woman. Emma delves into the dynamics of growing up with a thin mom and how her journey for self-love and confidence grew into what it is today. Fi...
170. Ask Away: I'm Still a Virgin, I Love My Ex & I Don't Know How to Budget 02.04.2024 36:05
Well, first things first. Raeann is filling us in on her and her boyfriend and expressing how she can be her weird self around him (*insert Olive Garden metaphor here*). Kristina chats about her stunning New Jersey home and how it got chosen for an insane remodel opportunity via an interior design magazine. Get the inside scoop, a full home tour, and more boyfriend gossip over on our Confidant Pat...
169. From Runway to Reality: Lauren Chan is Redefining Beauty Standards 26.03.2024 52:23
Today we sit down with Lauren Chan, supermodel, Sports Illustrated rookie, and plus-size fashion designer (yes, she really does it all). Lauren is a prominent voice in the body-positive and self-love community and is truly redefining beauty standards across every avenue she ventures into. In our conversation, Lauren opens up about her trauma-driven pursuit of perfection, her self-discovery as a ga...
168. The Ozempic Effect: Unpacking Society's Obsession with Thinness and the Body Positivity Backlash 19.03.2024 45:45
In this solo episode, we're talking all about the craze behind Ozempic and of course, catching up with our girls. Kristina spills the tea about her bougie Aspen brand trip, meanwhile, Raeann had a much-needed low-key week. Kristina and Raeann chat about how drastically different their lives are now as Kristina talks about how special her first mother-son dance (aka rave) was. Raeann opens up about...
167. Solo Episode: Unveiling Spring Fashion Trends from Capris to Ballet Flats 12.03.2024 39:53
In this solo episode, we are chatting about spring trends and giving our honest opinions as true fashion connoisseurs. But before we get into it, Kristina and Raeann catch us up on what's new. Kristina and Raeann unveil that they are both thriving in their fitness era — Kristina even signed up for a triathlon!! Raeann confesses her love for buffalo sauce, Kristina shares stories about her nanny, a...
166. Who TF Did Tory Almost Marry: Red Flags, Gaslighting & Sex Addiction 05.03.2024 1:59:19
We've all binged or heard about @ReesaTeesa and her 50-part TikTok series about her pathological liar husband, right? Well, let us introduce you to Raeann's sister, Tory Langas, who's about to open up about her 5-year relationship with a man who ended up being a sex addict and narcissist. The red flags started early on in their relationship when he lied about his age (hello, 16-year age gap), but...
165. Ask Away: Wedding Planning Drama, Intimacy Dynamics & the Journey to Self-Love 27.02.2024 37:39
In this Ask Away episode, love, dating, and relationships take center stage. But before we dive into your burning questions, did you know Raeann was in musical theater?! Apparently, Raeann and Mr. Jersey even break out into show tunes together which we love. Speaking of things we love, Kristina has been obsessing over love languages which also sparks the debate if returning gifts from a loved one...
164. Getting Vulnerable with Dr. Morgan: Decoding Attachment Styles, Breaking Toxic Cycles & Building Self-Worth 20.02.2024 52:14
If you've found yourself saying "they hate me, it's been 6 hours since my last text " or if you run as soon as feelings start to brew, this episode is for you. Dr. Morgan, a relationship coach, is here to help us navigate through the four different attachment styles and give us advice on how to stop self-sabotage and break toxic relationship patterns. Get ready to get deep and vulnerable as we ana...
163. Help! I've never been in a relationship. Is something wrong with me? 13.02.2024 49:44
We have a LOT to catch up on and we are going DEEP! Rae for one, drops the big "what are we" question, but does that mean they are official?! Meanwhile, Kristina is slaying the neighborhood mom scene, future Mayor Kristina D'Angelo anyone? We're also spilling tea about the craziest shit we've ever done in relationships. Hint, it involves jumping out of moving vehicles! 🚗 We also chat about Rae's...
162. Single and Ready to Mingle? Jared Freid's Advice for Navigating Dating Apps, Making the First Move & How to Seal the Deal 06.02.2024 1:12:52
Buckle in for the juiciest month of the year! Raeann opens up about being single for the past five years and how she's learned to embrace and celebrate this era in her life. Kristina, drowning in NYC gloom, daydreams about Malibu beaches and for a minute contemplates a dramatic return to LA for a little sunshine. We also get into Kristina's love for Vanderpump Rules (bonus episodes anyone 👀), inf...
161. Imperfect Beginnings, Going For It, and Stressless Pivoting with Abby Price 30.01.2024 51:27
Kristina is filling us in on her new neighbor meetup and Raeann tells us about the MOST chaotic Pilates class she's taken— no but really. You have to hear this story. Then we're getting a Dating Challenge Update from Rae … it's a good one and we're excited about it. Also, OSCAR NOMINATIONS are here and there are discussions to be had. So we will absolutely be talking about Barbie and its snubbing...
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