Confident Collective

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...

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 episod...

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 Ros...

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 c...

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 market...

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 yo...

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...

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...

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...

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 o...

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 d...

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 ima...

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...

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...

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 t...

Are you someone who has been on birth control for years yet doesn't really understand its long term effects? How familiar are you with your cycle? Did you know that having horrible PMS symptoms is NOT normal and due to hormone imbalances that we can fix through lifestyle adjustments in each phase of our cycle? Unfortunately, women haven't been well-informed about our own bodies, but it's time to t...

Get ready for some laughs as we dive into our personal unpopular opinions. This IS a comedy podcast after all, right?! First, it's dating story time with Raeann as she shares the awkward moment she had on a recent date in NYC. Kristina's also sharing an update about what she's trying to accomplish before baby #2 arrives and how she's feeling in her body. Then, Raeann and Kristina share their unpop...

Welcome Ashley and Taryne, fellow besties turned podcast co-hosts of Unsolicited Advice podcast, to the Confident Collective! We love hearing Ashley and Taryne's amazing advice and perspectives as we tackle some complex and interesting scenarios and give our advice. We'll be discussing everything from navigating the dating scene & confidently setting boundaries after going through physical changes...

We're sharing our mindset heading into 2023, and the different categories of goals and intentions we've set for the new year. We're focused on taking steps to feel our best and work towards positive, supportive change. We're excited to share our thought process and how to set goals that are sustainable and attainable. We hope this episode helps you feel inspired, motivated or encouraged to go afte...

Alexa Lemieux has had such a big impact on curvy women all over the world, including Raeann and Kristina, and we loved watching her journey to find love on the reality TV show, Love Is Blind . Her confidence has sparked positive, dare we say viral, attention on the internet and she has inspired women to be unapologetically themselves and take up space. Although breaking the reality tv mold wasn't...

ICYMI: Raeann is officially moving to NYC! Check out this solo episode where Raeann is giving you the exclusive update on how she's adjusting. Is NYC really more expensive than Los Angeles? What's the dating situation? Has she noticed an energetic difference living on her Jupiter line versus Pluto line?  Raeann is answering your most common questions and giving her advice for anyone looking to mak...

This guest has transformed Kristina's life. Dany D'Andrea is a professional home organizer and styler, and will give you a holistic approach to editing your home that will impact more than just your closet. In this episode, Dany shares her easy tips for home organization that will transform your space. She offers insight about how and where to start decluttering your home, how you can identify you...

The holidays can be a crazy busy time of year. Between going to events, finding the perfect outfit for said events, shopping for yourself and others, and taking advantage of all of the festive activities, there's so much to do in such a short amount of time. We're hoping to take some of the stress out of the season by sharing some of our favorite outfit recipes you may already have in your closet,...

Do you know what your body likes and desires? Do you want connect more intimately with your partner, or just feel more confident saying what you want? We all deserve to feel empowered in our sex life. Today's guest is an expert in the sexual wellness space and is about to teach you how to experience more pleasure and feel more connected to your body.  Kiana Reeves is an educator, practitioner, spe...

Diet culture and thin-praising has been highlighted in news articles, entertainment and culture a lot lately, and we know how harmful these messages can be. If you're struggling with comparison, or the pressure to be thinner or lose weight before going home for the holidays, hit play on this episode to reframe your mindset on what will really help you feel more confident, and remind yourself that...