Ep. 3 — Being a Boss & Addressing The Influencer Pay Gap with Kellie Brown

Kellie Brown

The Episode:

We are SO excited to introduce today’s guest: Kellie Brown! Kellie is the mega-talented blogger and home decor guru responsible for creating AndIGetDressed and the viral #FatAtFashionWeek hashtag. Not to mention, she was also recently featured in Vogue Magazine and is about to launch her very own Fat Icon Podcast! Kellie begins the episode with the story of how she took the leap from working in PR with Shark Tank’s Daymond John to becoming her own boss and the creator of an uplifting online community. She shares the importance of understanding your unique value from an analytical standpoint, and the power that comes with having the confidence to stand up for yourself. We dive into the responsibility that comes with choosing your own opportunities and the ethical necessity to make sacrifices to make the world a better place. She continuously inspires us to invest in ourselves, so we know you’ll finish the episode feeling motivated and ready to take on anything that comes your way.

 

We Also Talk About:

  • Knowing Your Worth

  • The Influencer Pay Disparity

  • The Power of Saying “No”

  • Organic Media and How To Leverage It

  • Taking the Hate Out of the Word “Fat”

  • Diversity in the Body Positive Space

  • Blind Spots and the Importance of Showing Up for the Global Community

 

Ep. 2 — Ashley Iaconetti On Maintaining Confidence While in the Public Eye + Resilience in Relationships

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The Episode:

You may recognize today’s iconic guest from the many tears she’s shed in The Bachelor franchise, but since then, Ashley Iaconetti has gone on to be an Access Hollywood and ClevverTV correspondent, a contributor for Cosmopolitan magazine, a children’s book author, AND the host of two podcasts. She also happens to be Kristina’s long time friend! Ashley begins by sharing the unconventional way she and Kristina became friends and discusses what her life has been like since she left the Bachelor franchise. She shares the stress and fear that comes with being a public persona and how she stays positive despite criticism. Throughout the episode, Ashley discusses the importance of staying true to yourself, and inspires us and our listeners to always “let our souls shine through.”

 

We Also Talk About:

  • Cancel Culture

  • Embracing Your Interests

  • Peer Pressure

  • Body Scrutiny

  • Struggling with Acne as an Adult

  • The Effect of Instagram Filters and Facetune on Self Confidence

  • Maintaining Self Confidence While Dating

 

Ep. 1 — Q&A With Kristina & Raeann

The Confident Collective Podcast Ep. 1

Welcome to the first episode of The Confident Collective Podcast! We are so excited to dig deeper into The Confident Collective community through this podcast and can’t wait to share new episodes with you every Tuesday!

The Episode:

In this introductory Q&A episode, We share the strange way we first met and how we’ve supported and grown with each other in both our careers and personal lives. We talk about why we started The Confident Collective and how being plus-size models and fashion influencers encouraged us to inspire others. We explore future topics like sex & intimacy (sorry mom!), and discuss how we hope to inspire women in a collaborative and inclusive way. We finish the episode by answering questions from our Instagram followers and discuss our ever-evolving journeys with self love and confidence.

 

We Also Talk About:

  • Sex in Relationships

  • Family Influence on Body Image

  • “Promoting Obesity”

  • Cosmetic Procedures

  • Self Love and Confidence as a Journey