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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Education

Latest episode

Dec 31, 2024

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Episodes

160. Solo Episode: Catching up with Rae and K, Friendship Tips, and Pop Culture Round Up! 23.01.2024

Okay, quick question for the class… is every single person on the earth on Ozempic? And Tom Holland and Zendaya didn't break up, right? Because Kristina and Raeann have thoughts, questions, and opinions about it all. But before they dig into that, we're going to get caught up on Raeann's Vermont ski trip, WHICH may or may not have been her last. Ice is meant for drinks, not to ski on, ya know?   ...

159. Ask Away: Dating Post a Breakup in Your 30's, Going From One Child to Two, and Financial Convos with Friends 16.01.2024

Well, first things first. Guess who hates Saltburn, Kristina or Raeann? Also, who is caught up on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City? Because Kristina has thoughts, STRONG ones at that. She believes one deserves an award while the other literally put her to sleep, in fact. 🤷‍♀️ Next up we're getting some life updates and may or may not be hearing about a new crush, buttt you'll have to 🎧 to find...

158 Exploring the Cosmic Vibes of 2024 with Astrologist, Alice Bell 09.01.2024

Raeann and Kristina are spilling the tea on everything that's been happening since the last episode -- 2024 is off to a wild start! From Raeann's January Dating Challenge (👀) to Kristina taking a wild polar plunge all by herself and all the trends that are IN and OUT in 2024. But the real icing on the cake? Alice Bell is back on the pod, and she's here to break down all things astrology! If you'v...

157. '23 Wrapped: Milestones, Big Moments, Dating and Relationship Recaps 12.12.2023

What a year it's been and what a fun episode to send us all into the Holidays! Today, we may or may not be getting some ☕️ *tea on the Golden Bachelor while Raeann fills us in on some circulating questions about the bachelor himself … not least of which, the pronunciation of "Gerry." Then we get into Taylor Swift's latest Vogue cover and some quotes to chew on, because obviously we must and we wi...

156. Hello, Cuffing Season! feat. Sixtine Rouyre 05.12.2023

It's a wonderful day for all our single and searching friends out there because we have Sixtine Rouyre in-studio dishing the goods! She's dropping real dating-expertise, excel spreadsheets, some simple adjustments to your dating strategy and overall? - Just some confidence and chill we can all sit back and enjoy even if you're already cuffed! She's giving us all some permission to be our most sett...

155. Ask Away: Seeing Your Old Crush at Your New Job and How to Handle Your Friends Being Approached by Guys - But Not You! 28.11.2023

We're still recovering from our wonderful Friendsgiving Dinner and can't wait to announce the winner of a free Goodie Bag, so make sure to subscribe to our stories so you don't miss the announcement!  Now, we know you're all dying to hear whether or not Raeann went out on THAT date we talked about last week … Well, let's just say there was a shirtless selfie and some bad communication, do you thin...

154. Friendsgiving: A Night to Remember 21.11.2023

Well our Confident Collective Friendsgiving was one for the books! We're going to fill you in on our incredible night with awesome new friends, throbbing feet, a beautiful dinner, and we may even answer the age old question, "How many dirty martinis can Kristina order before the waiter tries to cut her off?" But before that, we're catching you up on the day … which may or may not have included tea...

153. Getting Dressed Without Getting Stressed 14.11.2023

Finding an outfit you love and equally feel confident to rock at any party, get-together, or (in Kristina's case) a gala, can be downright overwhelming. So we're getting into it today! Before that though, we're talking appropriate Christmas decorating times ... Someone may or may not already have a tree decorated and up in her house before her couch. Which, respect. Then getting into the meat of t...

152. Going Deeper with Rosie: The Virtue of Food, Eating Differences within Relationships, and Commenting on Each Other's Habits 07.11.2023

Navigating any food conversations with your person or potential partner can be tense and tricky. We each have a very different relationship with food but that doesn't mean we can't come to the conversation from a level place and not with a grenade-of-opinion in our hand. That's why we're so glad to have Rosie back with us to help answer a listener's question about this very thing. The best part? W...

151. Ask Away with Kristina: Stop Micromanaging Your Relationship, Communicating What You Want in the Bedroom + More! 31.10.2023

Today, I'm flying solo (Kristina here) because Raeann's a bit under the weather. Vegas must've been a 👌🏼 time, right? But get excited because we've got a great Relationship Ask Away Ep for you … and trust me, these questions are GOOD. But before we get there, I want to process a bit and catch you up on my life.   It's easy to question every decision we make, even when we know we're making the ri...

150. Romanticize the F Out of Your Life 24.10.2023

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...

149. Big Sis Energy with Malia Alexis and Kenzie Grace 17.10.2023

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 apa...

148. Long Story Short: Kristina's Moving! 10.10.2023

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 celebr...

147. Glow Up with Gill: Your Guide to Affordable, Personalized Skincare 03.10.2023

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...

146. Ask Away: Boyfriend's Mama Drama, Destination Wedding Woes & Shifting Your Mindset Around Your Size 26.09.2023

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,...

145. Going Deeper with Rosie on Fat Shaming: Navigating Negative Comments & A Size-Biased World 19.09.2023

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 ok...

144. NYFW Curvy & Confident Style 12.09.2023

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 styl...

143. Ask Away: Friend Fights, Dating in the App Age & Postpartum Confidence 05.09.2023

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 fri...

142. The Fude Experience: Fostering Authentic Connection & Confidence through Naked Dining with Charlie Ann Max 29.08.2023

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...

141. Confidently Embracing 30: Raeann's 10 Takeaways from Her 20s 22.08.2023

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...

140. Going Deeper With Rosie On Casual Sex, Celibacy & Reclaiming Sexual Freedom 15.08.2023

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 implic...

139. Pop Culture Roundup: Barbie, Ariana Grande, Love Island UK & Alix Earle 08.08.2023

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 Card...

138. Decentering Romance & Defining Your Life Beyond Your Relationship Status with Khaylah Epps 01.08.2023

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...

137. Ask Away: Dating Advice, Navigating Thin-Centric Culture & Social Media Confidence Tips 25.07.2023

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 no...

136. Going Deeper with Rosie On How Our Family Patterns Influence Our Confidence 18.07.2023

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 re...

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