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Confident Collective

Kristina Zias and Raeann Langas

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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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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 addre…
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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 growi…
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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 do…
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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 hav…
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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 f…
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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 …
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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 R…
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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 …
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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 o…
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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 …
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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…
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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-…
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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, a…
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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…
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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 moth…
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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…
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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…
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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 spar…
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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 patter…
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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 ou…
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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 fo…
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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 ab…
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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. Ic…
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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 ab…
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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 …
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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 quote…
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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…
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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 shirtle…
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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 o…
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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 couc…
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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’…
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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 …
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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,…
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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 k…
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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 ep…
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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 …
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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 Raea…
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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 …
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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…
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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 reso…
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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 wha…
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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…
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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 regret…
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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 ou…
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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 Khayla…
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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 …
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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 o…
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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 relat…
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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 …
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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 live…
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