Raeann's New York City Era

ICYMI: Raeann is officially moving to NYC! Check out this solo episode where Raeann is giving you the exclusive update on how she’s adjusting. Is NYC really more expensive than Los Angeles? What’s the dating situation? Has she noticed an energetic difference living on her Jupiter line versus Pluto line?  Raeann is answering your most common questions and giving her advice for anyone looking to make a similar move. Plus, hear about our TCC dreams for 2023 here first! Remember, getting outside of your comfort zone is the best way to build your confidence. Have fun hanging with Rae!

“If there is something you want to do in your life, just go for it. It’s going to be scary and terrifying. But then you’re going to blink and you’ll be living in a reality that was just a dream for you.” - Raeann

What we talk about:

  • Did Raeann get scammed by a psychic? Hear about her $500 experience

  • Prices of things (fitness classes, apartments, etc.) in NYC vs LA

  • Tips to making a transition to a new city easier

  • Raeann compares dating in NYC vs LA

  • Are East-coasters mean?

  • What she loves about NYC

  • Next steps for Raeann moving to NYC 

  • Goals and intentions for 2023

  • What to expect from TCC in 2023

“People see me differently here. People see me for who I truly am and recognize that which is really cool and feels good.” - Raeann

New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday.

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Easy Organizing Tips to Transform Your Space

This guest has transformed Kristina’s life. Dany D’Andrea is a professional home organizer and styler, and will give you a holistic approach to editing your home that will impact more than just your closet. In this episode, Dany shares her easy tips for home organization that will transform your space. She offers insight about how and where to start decluttering your home, how you can identify your aesthetic in order to be more intentional with your purchases, and how to know if it’s time to part with an item in your closet. She acknowledges the financial and emotional impact this process can have, and gives great advice for working through it. Enter 2023 with a clear mind and a clear space! There’s seriously nothing more liberating.

Takeaways & Tips from Dany:

“Action inspires motivation. It’s not actually as intense as your mind has built it up to be.” -Dany 

“A lot of people don't realize that their disinterest in wearing something is because they actually don't feel comfortable in it physically.” - Dany

“Ask yourself: how do you use the space the most?” - Dany

What we talk about:

  • Nervous bumpdate from Kristina

  • Raeann’s recent dating hack & update from Brooklyn

  • Navigating the physical changes of pregnancy and how it affects confidence 

  • How to start organizing your space

  • How to edit out items in your closet

  • What to do with items that have sentimental value

  • Reevaluating shopping habits

  • The #1 rule for cycling items through your closet

  • Honing in on your personal aesthetic and style

  • Helpful tools for organization

  • Tips for styling items and creating a practical flow

  • Ask Away: advice for saying no, listening to your intuition and enforcing your boundaries in a sketchy situation

“I don't think you understand how liberated I feel after having Dany in my space. She’s been so instrumental in clearing my mind and my space.” - Kristina

“We see something that’s on trend and we want to buy it, but we don’t think about how it makes you feel. It just boils down to being more intentional with your purchasing habits.” - Raeann

New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday.


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Winter Holiday Survival Guide: Festive Outfit Recipes & Activities, Budgeting Tips & Staying Healthy

The holidays can be a crazy busy time of year. Between going to events, finding the perfect outfit for said events, shopping for yourself and others, and taking advantage of all of the festive activities, there’s so much to do in such a short amount of time. We’re hoping to take some of the stress out of the season by sharing some of our favorite outfit recipes you may already have in your closet, seasonal activities you shouldn’t miss, tips for staying within your budget, and reminding you to take time to rest. You can enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank or feeling mentally and physically drained!

“If I can’t think of 3 ways to style it with items I already have in my closet, I’m not going to get it.” - Raeann

“Rest up. Don't feel pressure to have to do everything, have to go to everything. You don’t.” - Kristina

What we talk about:

  • How Raeann’s adjusting to the nomadic lifestyle

  • Takeaways from the Lizzo concert

  • Tips for shopping for holiday outfits (sustainability and cost effectiveness)

  • Outfit recipes you may already have in your closet

  • Embrace the season with our favorite holiday activities

  • How to make the holidays more budget-friendly

  • Tips for keeping up with your health and wellness routines

  • Ask Away: How have you settled into your inherent worthiness? Tips for not getting down when you get ghosted or rejected.

“When you are so ruthlessly and authentically yourself, and don't care if people don’t like you, then that confidence continues to grow.” - Kristina

New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday.

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