Are we moving to New York?

Raeann and Kristina in NYC

Episode Overview:

We’re live from New York! In fact, we are living our BEST lives in NYC, and we’re inviting you along in this week’s episode. We had a blast during our girls trip and can’t wait to tell you all about our city adventures. We’re sharing the stand out moments from our trip like running into a listener on the street, why we feel seen in NYC, Raeann shares about her NYC dating experience, how traveling can help build your confidence and we give our advice about how to not let people’s comments about their own bodies affect how you feel about your own. We’re really feeling the city vibes. What do you think? Should we move to NYC? 

“I think that for a while I've been delaying the inevitable and living in a weird limbo. And now I feel like I’m excited to start another chapter.” - Kristina Zias


What We Talk About:

  • What most people don’t realize about visiting NY

  • NYC vs LA

  • Highlights of the trip so far

  • Why Kristina and Raeann feel like NYC is the place for them

  • Raeann’s NYC dating life

  • What’s helping build their confidence lately

  • Tips for being more comfortable sharing things about yourself

  • Ask away with Rae and K: “I’m the heaviest girl going on a bachelorette trip. How do I get comfortable with being in a bathing suit around women smaller than me?”

“How you carry yourself and the energy you bring has so much more of an impact than what size you are. Don't let the thought of you being the biggest girl dull your sparkle.” - Raeann Langas

New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday.

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Not Skinny But Not Fat’s Amanda Hirsch on Celeb Power Couples, Reality TV and Living Her Life as a Pop Culture Expert

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We got so many DMs after we talked about pop culture on the podcast, so we had to invite THE QUEEN of pop culture on the show today. And here’s a hint: she knew about the impending Kravis engagement before anyone else! That’s right, hear it for yourself right here, because we have Amanda Hirsch or “Kamanda”, the host of “Not Skinny But Not Fat,” a celebrity based podcast and the mastermind behind the binge worthy Instagram account @notskinnybutnotfat joining us on Confident Collective. We have been fans of hers for a while and love her insight, news and commentary on the hot celeb gossip. We do a deep dive into celebrity and pop culture in this episode. Amanda has so many opinions that she’s not afraid to share which we find so refreshing! If you have thoughts on these topics, send us a DM. Let’s chat.

“Today celebrities are interested in celebrity gossip  - everybody is! It’s a fun thing and back in the day it wasn’t as cool. It was kind of embarrassing. But today I’m living my life, like Kourt would say.” - Amanda Hirsch, Not Skinny But Not Fat

What We Talk About:

  • Raeann’s latest Amazon purchase to limit screen time

  • Kristina shares her feelings about therapy

  • What got Amanda into pop culture

  • How Amanda has developed her 6th sense about celebrity news & knows what’s up before anyone else

  • If Amanda gets anxiety about celebrities blocking her/What celeb she loved who blocked her

  • As the ultimate Kravis stan, is she into Kourtney’s new edgy look?

  • Where the hell did MGK and Megan Fox come from? Amanda explains.

  • “The Scott Effect”

  • If Amanda could be a cast member on any reality show…

  • The downside to being on reality television

  • We play some fun games with Amanda

  • Ask away segment: What to do when you and your partner, who you believe is your soulmate, aren’t aligned on having kids

“I feel like so many people think it’s their dream to be on reality television but I feel like it could easily destroy your life so it’s a scary space.” - Amanda Hirsch, Not Skinny But Not Fat

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How We Learned to Enjoy Doing Things Alone

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Do you find it intimidating to do things solo? You’re not alone. Kristina and Raeann get messages all the time asking for advice on how to feel more confident doing solo activities and being alone, and understand how it can be intimidating and difficult to branch out of your comfort zone. However, some of the best learning experiences, growth moments and memories in their lives have come from doing things alone. Today’s episode is full of insight and inspo from Kristina and Raeann’s lives about times where they’ve done things alone, how it has helped them reflect and learn about themselves and how to make solo adventures feel nurturing and exciting. We hope this podcast episode inspires you to try something new on your own, and continue building your self confidence. (Episode 55)

“Seasons of loneliness and solitude are going to be a part of life, and it can be very painful and hard, but I think that’s the universe telling us that it’s time for self reflection and growth.” - Raeann


What We Talk About:

  • Recap of Raeann’s sister’s wedding

  • Kristina and Steve’s Van Gogh exhibit adventure feat. microdosing and the Polo Classic

  • Raeann reflects on dating burnout and shares the signs & importance of taking a break

  • Why Squid Game is the new show taking the world by storm

  • Whether it could be offensive to call a fat person confident - reflecting on a Cosmopolitan article by Sesali Bowen

  • The self confidence and growth that can be cultivated through doing things alone/spending time alone

  • Ask Away Segment: How to deal with negative body commentary from your family

“If you’re so dependent on other people, that’s when loneliness all of a sudden becomes really crippling. Learning to experience things and enjoy them on your own will only make you a fuller person and those things will only be more fun when you have someone to enjoy them with.” - Kristina

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