Post Trip Transformation, Playing Bilingual, Dating in Europe, Scams, Organized Chaos

We’re back together for one day before Kristina heads to Greece! Raeann shares her initial reflections upon returning to LA from 6 weeks in Europe, and how the trip impacted her personally and work-wise. Stay tuned for an upcoming episode where she’ll be going more in depth about her experience. She tells us all about her dating app swipe success in Europe and how different it was than dating in LA. Kristina shares how she’s preparing to travel to Greece for a family vacation, and they give advice to a listener who’s wondering if she should make a move on her work crush.

“Before I left for this trip that was the lowest I’ve felt in my entire life. I was scared.” - Raeann

What we talk about:

  • How Raeann feels after getting back home to LA versus how she felt before her trip

  • Kristina speaks Greek to us and shares what she’s bringing to Greece

  • Raeann recaps attempting to speak French

  • How more people should lead with positivity

  • Are French people actually mean?

  • How many guys swiped yes on Raeann’s dating profile in Europe versus in LA

  • How Rae got scammed

  • Advice for how to make a move on a work romance

“I have an organized chaos mentality. That is how I succeed.” - Kristina

New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday.

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Peeing in an Elevator, France Escapades, Life Epiphanies

There’s nothing more humbling than accidentally peeing yourself in an elevator. Whether it was from having too much fun laughing with a friend or potentially getting drugged at a French pizza place, we don’t really know. You have to hear these stories from Raeann’s time in France and weigh in! She talks about which French hot spot is overrated, where to go instead and the epiphany she had while getting a psychic reading in London. Meanwhile, Kristina shares an epiphany of her own, and a Tik Tok video calling out our parent’s generation’s weird relationship with food reminds us of unhealthy norms that influenced us growing up.

“If you ever have the opportunity to do something different, take it.” - Kristina

What we talk about:

  • Everyone NEEDS to study abroad

  • Kristina comes clean on a lie she told Rae in a past episode

  • Why Kristina thinks she may have ADHD 

  • Why Raeann thinks she could’ve been drugged in France

  • Ask away: what to do when you want to be supportive but dislike the guy (with all the red flags) your friend is with 

“That’s what I’m obsessing over: not letting what I should be doing or what society says is normal dictate how I live my life.” - Raeann

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Navigating New Friendship Dynamics, Family Fun, Celeb Sighting in London, Tips for Living Alone

Last week Rae was having a blast making out with strangers, and this week she’s reflecting on always feeling like the “single one.” She’s dishing about why she fell in love with Soho House London, the celebrity she saw there, and unexpectedly falling in love with Thai food. Kristina shares about her recent trip to San Diego, embracing new types of fun with her family, and shares exciting career news. We talk about our favorite places and products as well as give advice for staying productive while living alone in our Ask Away segment!

“When your close friend has a new relationship, you’re happy for them, but it does change the dynamic. Sometimes I feel like the single woman is always expected to bend.” - Raeann

 

What we talk about:

  • Navigating changes in friendship dynamics when they enter new relationships

  • Communication and accountability in female friendships

  • Kristina’s theory on botox

  • How what seems fun changes over time and in different chapters of life

  • How to stay productive when living alone and the benefits

“I think the best part about living alone is getting to know yourself.” - Kristina

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