133. Going Deeper with Rosie on Weight Loss: Navigating Societal Pressure & Embracing Individuality

We are so freaking excited to introduce our new series, Going Deeper with Rosie, where we are going to dig a little deeper into more vulnerable and super important topics we really care about. We have brought on the perfect person for the job, our dear friend Rosie. Honestly this girl has a way with words. Whenever we’re having an issue in our lives or if we’re really struggling with something Rosie helps us navigate through our feelings and we always leave the conversation feeling so much better. We hope this series provides a deeper connection, understanding and exploration of ideas that influence our confidence, and ultimately help us become more confident in ourselves.


In this episode, we’re diving deeper into the complex issue of weight loss: Why does it feel like everyone is losing weight right now? Is it a bad thing to want to lose weight? Are we allowed to be in bigger bodies and feel healthy and strong? We talk about our personal thoughts and journeys around weight loss as women who love being in bigger bodies, and explore how we can connect more deeply to our own individuality and values. Community and representation play a huge role in this journey for us, and we hope this podcast will help you feel less alone if you’re struggling with the same thing. We may not have all the answers, but we’re not afraid to go there and be honest with how we’re feeling now. 

Make sure to let us know what topics you want us to dive deeper into with Rosie next month by sending us a DM on Instagram @confidentcollective! 

There are certain things I still want to be able to grab ahold of in my body and I do not want them to disappear because they have been a part of my journey of coming home to myself.  I fought really hard to want to exist in this body, so I want to lose weight right now, but I do not want to erase myself. - Rosie

What We Talk About:

  • Raeann’s cougar era & cleaning out the roster

  • Kristina’s New Jersey home buying dreams & challenges

  • Navigating the complexities of weight loss as women in bigger bodies

  • Kristina’s postpartum journey with weight

  • Cultural acceptance of commenting on other people’s bodies

  • Comparing yourself to people on social media

  • Getting rid of a pack mentality around our bodies & embracing individuality

  • Weighing in on ozempic & weight loss medication

I am trying to balance this line. I feel like I'm doing what I need to do to take care of my body and feel good while simultaneously seeing so many people, on social media and in real life, losing so much weight. - Raeann

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132. Body Confidence Pool Party Recap & Ask Away: Easing Wedding-Day Pressure, Fitness Routines & Wardrobe Upgrades

We just did that!! Our summer kickoff pool party exceeded all of our expectations! We’re excited to share our favorite moments and takeaways from the event in this episode. It was so empowering and exciting to see women of all shapes and sizes feel comfortable and confident lounging by the pool and meeting new friends. Thank you so much for coming, for all of your support, and for being such amazing members of our community. We're obsessed with you guys and can't wait to do it again!

We’re also answering three of your questions in an Ask Away segment, sharing our advice for easing wedding-day pressure, tips for getting back into a fitness routine, and ways to feel more comfortable investing in your wardrobe.

“One of the girls was saying, ‘You know when you're drunk in a club bathroom and all the girls are like hyping each other up and it's just the best positive energy? That is what the whole event felt like.’ That was so special. That was so sweet.” - Raeann Langas

What We Talk About:

  • Getting ready for the pool party

  • Our favorite parts of the event

  • Activities and vendors at the pool party

  • Stories from chatting with guests

  • After party shenanigans

  • What we would’ve done differently

  • Ask away:  

    • Taking the pressure off of how you look on the day of your wedding

    • Advice for a fitness rest

    • How to feel more comfortable investing in your wardrobe

“I could not believe at the after party how many people seemed like they've been best friends forever. I couldn't get over the fact that they just met a couple hours ago at our party.” - Kristina Zias


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131. Knix Founder Joanna Griffiths on Taking Risks, Innovating & Celebrating All Bodies

We're very excited to have a role model of ours, founder and CEO of Knix Joanna Griffiths, on the podcast! Joanna is a Canadian entrepreneur and launched Knix in 2013. She's honestly revolutionized the industry with her leak proof underwear, and they have now expanded into apparel and swim. Knix is one of the first brands to ever use real people of all ages and sizes on their website and marketing, and it’s because Joanna truly believes all women should be seen. 


In this conversation you’ll learn more about her entrepreneurial journey, how she built the Knix brand with innovation, community and inclusion in mind, challenges she faced, how she handles change and how she balances being a mom and CEO. She is a testament to not living life safe, and is all around super inspirational. It’s clear that Joanna cares so much about her brand, her vision, and most importantly the community. No matter where you are in your life, you're going to learn so much from her story. 

We have this mantra at Knix which is safe is risky, and sometimes the riskiest thing in the world is to play it safe. And that's how we feel right now. There are so many different brands, there's so many options. How are we really gonna connect with our customers and make them know that we're different? And to do that we have to take risks. - Joanna Griffiths

What We Talk About:

  • Pre-party anxiety & excitement

  • Raeann finding a summer hobby

  • Kristina’s motherhood journey and transition

  • What inspired Joanna to start Knix

  • Creating innovative products for women

  • Being size and age inclusive in their products & marketing

  • Challenges she faced while starting Knix

  • How to overcome mental blocks

  • Advice for anyone who has a goal they want to go for

  • The story behind the confidence tour

  • Seeing customers as community

  • Highlights of Joanna’s career journey

  • Being a mom & entrepreneur

  • How to handle big life changes

At the core of Knix, we believe that the most aspirational thing in the world is to like yourself and to be comfortable with who you are. And ultimately we're all just in pursuit of that. - Joanna Griffiths

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