144. NYFW Curvy & Confident Style

Your curvy girls hit up NYFW for the first time and honestly, it was so much fun! We shared a lot of the BTS in real time, but nothing compares to getting all the juicy details in this episode. We’re sharing our POV on the Victoria Secret fashion show, Fashion Media Awards, and the star-studded VIP after parties we attended. Although we had a great time at the events and showing off our curvy style, the highlight was definitely getting to spend lots of quality time together! Hear all about it, plus the fall fashion trends we’re loving, in the new episode.

“Wear what you feel most comfortable in no matter what. No matter what the dress code is, no matter what is cool or not, because if you feel confident in your outfit, you'll be able to have the most fun night ever.” - Kristina Zias

What We Talk About:

  • BTS of the Victoria Secret event and after party ft. Candace Swanepol and Gigi Hadid

  • Our TV segment with PIX11

  • The most embarrassing story from the Fashion Media Awards

  • Making contact with SJP

  • Seeing Pamela Anderson, SJP, Martha Stewart, EmRata

  • Channeling the baddest boss energy

  • Fall fashion trends we’re loving

“A lot of these things are smoke and mirrors. When you think like, ‘Oh my god, this person's doing this. It's so cool.’ In reality, they're begging to go on this carpet.” - Raeann Langas

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143. Ask Away: Friend Fights, Dating in the App Age & Postpartum Confidence

Welcome back to another Ask Away episode where we’re giving our advice on everything from style challenges to conflict in relationships! We’re sharing how the preparation for Fashion Week is going as stylish mid size girlies and we must admit, it hasn’t been easy finding clothes we love that come in our size. Then we’re giving advice on how to resolve conflicts in relationships; whether it’s a friend fight or drama with your partner or family. We talk about the realities of dating in the app age, and how we’d go about defining the relationship. Finally, Kristina gives some amazing advice for new mamas looking to restore confidence postpartum. If you have a situation you need our help with, make sure to submit it for our next episode here!

I have had a serious friendship breakup. The one thing that bothers me the most about it is that I feel like I didn't fight hard enough for that friendship. - Kristina Zias

What We Talk About:

  • Raeann’s healthy hair journey

  • Kristina’s hair transformation

  • A funny story from Kristina’s Vegas trip in college

  • The high maintenance things we do to be low maintenance

  • How our Fashion Week prep is going

  • How to get over a fight with a friend…if you can?

  • Tips to gain confidence postpartum and not be too discouraged buying clothes

  • How to navigate the early stages of dating

  • Dating rules pre and post apps

  • Moving forward after disagreements with friends, family and partners

Where the problem arises, especially in friendships, is when you don't say anything and you let those things build up over time. - Raeann Langas

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142. The Fude Experience: Fostering Authentic Connection & Confidence through Naked Dining with Charlie Ann Max

Photo from Instagram @charlieannmax

Charlie Ann Max, a creative director, curve model, and chef, founded The Fude Experience to celebrate authenticity through food, art, and nudity. Dedicated to destigmatizing nudity, she creates safe spaces for deep connection and self-exploration, advocating for transformation through vulnerability and self-love.

In this episode she talks about what led her to explore practicing nudity and how it has helped her get in touch with her body and feel more comfortable in her skin. She shares her intention behind The Fude Experience, how these naked dining events came to be and why it's been a life-changing experience for so many people. We get into the stigma around nudity, and tips to start being more comfortable and confident naked. She also points out how your relationship with yourself translates to how you interact with others, reminding us to treat ourselves with love and respect.

If you’re interested in learning more about The Fude Experience, you’ll hear all about what to expect from the application process to the event itself in this conversation. Make sure to check out their website for upcoming dates! 

If this episode inspires you to start practicing nudity at home or with trusted friends, we’d love to hear more about how the experience impacts your confidence and connection to your beautiful body.

The act of being naked represents letting go, surrender, you're peeling back your layers to your most vulnerable point. And I believe when we have strength in our vulnerability, that is the strongest we can be and the best we can be. - Charlie Ann Max 

What We Talk About:

  • How growing up as a ballet dancer influenced her self-talk around body image

  • How she began practicing nudity and tips for starting to practice it

  • How being nude influences your self love and confidence

  • Why she started The Fude Experience

  • What to expect at an all nude dinner party

  • How breathwork facilitates tapping deeper into yourself

  • Guest takeaways from the event

  • Cultivating a safe environment for women

  • Why destigmatizing nudity is so important

Our bodies are so beautiful, And each time we force ourselves to say that, we start to recognize how beautiful we actually are. And when we put that on for ourselves, we can put that on for other people. - Charlie Ann Max

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