Confident Collective

Kristina Zias and Raeann Langas
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Jan 23, 2024 • 43min

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

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?    In other news, is Kristina made for the Mob Wife Aesthetic? Maybe she is and maybe she IS. Buckle up for a lively episode, no one’s holding back and there’s a lot of ground covered. Like, what’s got Raeann teary-eyed, is Kristina’s husband in the mob, and how important are intergenerational friendships?! Well, you’ll have to listen to find out!    Also, Kristina’s giving one of the best lines you’ve heard to use on the next annoying person you encounter. You won’t miss it. It’s an episode chock-full of goodness you don’t want to miss!  New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday. Resources: Submit your question for the next Ask Away: Click Here Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Stay in the know with our newsletter!  Thanks to our sponsors! OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TCC at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod
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Jan 16, 2024 • 37min

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

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 out! And don’t worry, we’re not skipping past Gypsy Rose … and the fact that her husband *MIGHT* look like her mom?! 😬 Raeann goes speed dating again and we get all the ☕️. What would YOU do if you were on a 10-minute date and it’s underscored by, “My Heart Will Go On” creating maybe the weirdest experiences ever?   This week’s ASK AWAY is a 👌🏼 one! Kristina and Raeann both have incredibly vulnerable, insightful, and wise advice to speak on dating in your 30’s after a breakup, growing your family, and having genuinely hard conversations with friends … especially where money’s concerned. Helpful and hilarious, enjoy! New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday. Resources: Submit your question for the next Ask Away: Click Here Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Stay in the know with our newsletter!  Thanks to our sponsors! BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/confidentcollective and get on your way to being your best self plus get 10% off your first month. Maybelline New York: A proud sponsor of our show and the feelings our mutual! We are obsessed with Maybelline and our glam has never looked better! Shop all of our favorite must-haves at Maybelline.com!
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Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 22min

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

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've been riding with TCC for a while, you know Alice Bell was the one who got Raeann hooked on astrology in the first place. Now, she's here to unpack the cosmic vibes of 2024 and how they're playing out in our everyday lives. Whether you're just dipping your toes into astrology or you're a full-blown astrology fanatic, this episode will have you locked in. Tune in for a laid-back chat with Raeann, Kristina, and the astro-expert Alice as they break down and make sense of 2024's cosmic vibes! 🌌✨ New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday. Resources: Submit your question for the next Ask Away: Click Here Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Stay in the know with our newsletter!  Thanks to our sponsors! OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TCC at www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/confidentcollective and get on your way to being your best self plus get 10% off your first month.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 50min

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

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 will! 👸 Before we start looking to the new year we have some dating recaps from Raeann, a solid story involving an un-called for Instagram blocking, along with some thoughts from Kristina on her own relationship with Steve and overall goals for the new year. We’re also getting therapy insights as Raeann vulnerably lets us in on her own journey. Therapy is no joke! Good thing there’s hilarious stories, sweet updates *like Christian’s projected height, and some really encouraging takeaways.  We really are so grateful for each of you and can’t wait to see you in January ‘24 with all new episodes, but until then, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!  What We Talk About: We’re getting some Golden Bachelor Gossip Is it “Gerry” or “Ga-ary”? Kristina tells us about an interesting timing between her period and fighting with her husband Once and for all, did Kristina move the garland or not?  Updates on Christian’s weight, projected height (which is impressive btw) Live Event Recaps  ‘24 Live Event Teases and some overall well wishes Resources: Submit your question for the next Ask Away: Click Here Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Stay in the know with our newsletter!  Thanks to our sponsors! OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TCC at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Rakuten: Start all your shopping trips at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up!
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Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 7min

156. Hello, Cuffing Season! feat. Sixtine Rouyre

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 settled and authentic selves, to hide nothing on dates, and to find our own siren eyes … You’ll get it when you hear it.   But before we get into all that goodness, we’re first finding out what and *cough who* might be making Raeann a sports fan. In the end, Raeann and Kristina are entering their sports era and we are here for it! And then after announcing our Gift Bag Giveaway winner we obviously have to address the low-hanging garland in the room and #JusticeForSteve. What We Also Get Into:  Is Raeann going to be an Avalanche or Rangers fan?  Does Kristina live in Pleasantville or what!?  Is Jack Harlow Raeann’s new perfect celeb crush?  #JusticeForSteve and the low-hanging Christmas garland Announcing the Gift Bag Giveaway  Authentically going into dates What if a date doesn’t confirm day-of?  “Most men can't be trusted to plan … Like, realistically, you're just gonna be disappointed. The same applies to sex, I think. If you just expect them to know everything, you're gonna be disappointed.” –Sixtine Rouyre New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday. Resources: Submit your question for the next Ask Away: Click Here Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Stay in the know with our newsletter!  Thanks to our sponsors! OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TCC at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/confidentcollective and get on your way to being your best self plus get 10% off your first month.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 31min

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

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 think that was a dealbreaker for Raeann and would it be one for you?    Next we’re moving on to some Golden Bachelor and Golden Bachelorette Theories, of which there are a few … Is it going to be Leslie or Teresa and WHO is right for the first Golden Bachelorette? All of that aside, Kristina spent the first night at her new house and is filling us in on her favorite parts of the house, especially a shower and bathroom that sounds like a spa— heaven.    But the last half of this episode is devoted to YOUR questions and we’re tackling two great topics today: Old crushes in new environments and confidence in context to your friends.    What We Talk About:  Did Raeann go on that date or not?  “When in doubt, don’t send sexual selfies.” Golden Bachelorette Theories- Should it be Joan, Leslie, or Teresa? Kristina’s first night in her new house A shower, some built-ins, and some waterfront light that make all the difference What do you do when the past co-worker you fell for shows up at your new job?  How do you feel confident in your skin when your friends are seemingly approached more than you? Someone else’s beauty doesn’t take away from your own. –Raeann Langas New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday. Resources: Submit your question for the next Ask Away: Click Here Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Stay in the know with our newsletter!  Thanks to our sponsors! Honeylove: Get Up to 60% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/TCC! #honeylovepod
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Nov 21, 2023 • 40min

154. Friendsgiving: A Night to Remember

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 tears on New Jersey Transit, a euphoric cab ride, and a buccal massage— All before noon.    Raeann’s filling us in on the pre-Friendsgiving photo shoot drama and a pretty privilege joke that fell flat while also bringing us along for a Nightcap Adventure involving a pickle entrepreneur, raccoon eyes, and Lady and the Tramp. You’ll just have to listen to see what we mean! But the gist is that we had another wonderful night, just bringing women together, and we’re excited for much more.    And if you’re on board for some incredible goodies, you’ll not want to miss us going through our Holiday Gift Bag. We’ve got everything from Rose Inc. Eyelash Curlers to Kérastase and Orbe products, to Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patches and some wonderful Maybelline treats. The point is, you don’t want to miss a second!    What We Talk About: A crying commute, a lot of excitement, and some frazzled bag stuffing Sometimes things just don’t go as planned Kristina had a buccal massage that Raeann missed in the same room Why do pictures on film just look better?  Pretty privilege and when jokes miss Possibly one of the best nights ever?  Kristina tells a story about carrying a 15lb. chair around her neck via a scarf Why does everyone think Raeann and Kristina are siblings?  Going through the gift bag New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday. Resources: Submit your question for the next Ask Away: Click Here Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Stay in the know with our newsletter!  Thanks to our sponsors! Rakuten: Start all your shopping trips at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up! OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TCC at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod
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Nov 14, 2023 • 33min

153. Getting Dressed Without Getting Stressed

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 this ep, Kristina and Raeann are tackling an ongoing question and challenge for most of us— “How do you deal with dressing anxiety?”    The holidays mean prepping for all sorts of social functions, so why not eliminate future last-minute stress by sorting your fits now? Also, keep in mind that dressing up can be FUN; especially when you’re mixing textures, throwing in a feather here and there, for starters. Kristina and Raeann are giving solid advice and some practical ways to get ahead of all that potential holiday stress. We’re romancing our lives, remember? So let’s have some fun and feel good doing it together!   What We Talk About: Getting SO excited for Friendsgiving “tonight” When is the right time to start decorating for Christmas? Answering the question, “How Do you deal with dressing anxiety?” Tips for feeling the most confident when getting dress for THAT big event Some Fantasy Fashion Holiday Trends “Give me all the feathers and all the sequins” - Kristina Zias   New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday. Resources: Submit your question for the next Ask Away: Click Here Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Stay in the know with our newsletter!  Thanks to our sponsors! Rakuten: Start all your shopping trips at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up! OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TCC at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod
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Nov 7, 2023 • 55min

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

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? We all heard the question a bit differently so you’re really going to get a variety in perspectives today!   We also get to hear about Raeann’s trip to Vegas, XS, eye-surgery update and a surprise Diplo show. This may or may not have subsequently led to an urgent care pit-stop on her way out of town to Paris. And don’t worry, we’re getting the details on what may be the perfect hookup, anddd some other possible vacation romances. Meanwhile, Kristina’s having a bit of a time getting settled after her big move and some disappointing school visits, lack-luster ferries, and a not-so-reliable babysitting situation. But she’s trusting the process! So gear up, we’ve got a great ep for you!    “Just like you don’t talk about your sex life in bed, don’t talk about your eating habits at the table.” -Raeann Langas   What We Talk About: Kristina has been exploring markets near her new neighborhood … But where’s best?  Rae catches us up on Vegas and Paris The struggle of reading signs - it’s just not that easy Rae’s *almost* regret on the eye surgery Kristina’s fulling stepping into her interior design era Answering the question, “How to accept your partner's eating habits and let them make their own food choices?” That time Steve tried to warn Kristina about the quesadilla  Answering the question, “Is there any room for input and commentary around food in a relationship?” Resources: Submit your question for the next Ask Away: Click Here Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Thanks to Our Sponsors! Nutrafol: Take the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code TCC.  Dose: Invest in your health, and give Dose a try! Dose is offering our listeners 15% off  your first order, plus an additional 15% off if you subscribe for a monthly delivery! That’s 30% off your first order! Go to dosedaily.co/TCC and use code TCC. BetterHelp: Find more balance, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/confidentcollective or use code "confidentcollective" at checkout and save 10% off your first month.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 38min

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

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 right one. Hi, it's me. It’s also quite easy to be more anxious than excited when you’re in the middle of a big change. Also me. But accepting the change, settling into it, and owning it allows us to get truly excited. Or at least that’s what I’m learning. Let's get into it.    What I Talk About:  Moving/logistics/major life change anxiety … Amiright? Getting Our Keys and Saying Goodbye Limiting beliefs and how moving home can be wonderful Cross-country meatballs and the smell awaiting  Settling in and truly getting excited  Asking away about ...  Micromanaging Your Partner and Communicating How You Address Intimacy Shortcomings Hyping Up What You Love in the Bedroom Should You Have A Second Kid?  New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday! Resources: Submit your question for the next Ask Away: Click Here Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Stay in the know with our newsletter!  Thanks to our Sponsor! Rakuten: Start shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up! 

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