Confident Collective

The Episode:

Hunter McGrady is a plus size model and founder of her own size inclusive clothing brand, All Worthy. She has been featured in Sport's Illustrated and is a leader in body positivity, so needless-to-say we are totally fangirling over having her on the podcast this week! She starts the episode by sharing her confidence journey from her body struggles early in her modeling career to becoming the badass, confident queen we see on social media today. She opens up about her mental health and talks abut the tools she uses to hype herself up to get through insecurities and anxiety. Hunter shares her goals, hopes and vision for the future of the body positivity space and how she hopes to keep fighting for more diversity within the space.

We Also Talk About:

• Standing Up For Yourself

• Affirmations

• The Power of Positivity

• Body Representation in the Media

• The "Perfect Plus" in Plus-Sized Modeling

• Women in Power

• Social Anxiety and Depression

• Size Inclusivity

• Increasing Diversity in the Body Positivity Space

Resources:

Instagram: @huntermcgrady

TikTok: Hunter McGrady

Hunter's Clothing Line: All Worthy

Brands Mentioned:

• Henning by Lauren Chan

• Veronica Beard

• Tanya Taylor

• Asos

• Eloquii

• Bras/UnderWear

  • Target: Auden

  • Lane Bryant

  • Wacoal Red Carpet Strapless

  • Aerie

The Episode:

In Today's Episode, we have NAACP award nominated writer and body positive fashion blogger, Kelvin Davis on the podcast to talk about his experience being a black male in the female-dominated body positive space. He talks to us about what it feels to be a man and how toxic masculinity affects how men express themselves verbally. He gets vulnerable about his confidence journey, from shopping in the husky section to finding his personal style, Kelvin gives us the inside scoop on ditching his insecurities and discovering his most confident self.

We Also Talk About:

• Being Told to "Man Up"

• Masculinity and Vulnerability

• The Savage x Fenty Show

• Talking About Body Positivity with Family

• Not "Taking Coin Over Character"

Resources:

Instagram: @kelvindavis

Notoriously Dapper Blog

Buy His Book Here

The Episode:

Our skin's appearance tends to play a MAJOR role in our self confidence which is why we are so excited to have registered nurse and clean skincare guru, Celeste Thomas on today's episode! Celeste combines western and eastern medicine practices to provide a holistic approach to treating your skin with the love and care it deserves. She gives us an overview on how to nourish your skin through your diet, and shares helpful tips about what to look for and what to avoid when shopping for new products. Celeste also gives us expert insight into injectables like filler and botox, from a holistic and medical perspective, and shares her fave skincare products for clean (and affordable!!) at-home skin care.

We Also Talk About:

• Skincare Food Triggers like Refined Sugar and Caffeine

• What is Cortisol and How to Regulate It

• Collagen Benefits and What To Look For When Purchasing

• Clean Beauty

• "Medical Grade" Products

Resources:

Instagram: @celestethomas

TikTok: @celestethomasrn

Celeste's Youtube Channel

Celeste's Blog

Skin Confident Course- use discount code CONFIDENTCOLLECTIVE for 20% off your purchase!

Coffee Alternatives:

• Matcha: Ujido or Ippodo

• Mushroom Coffee: Four Sigmatic Reishi or Four Sigmatic Instant

Other Websites Mentioned: The Detox Market, EWG skin database, Credo Beauty

Products Mentioned

• Cleanser: January Labs Cleanser

• Toner: Primera, Versed

• Hydration: cocokind Vitamin C

• Moisturizers: Versed SPF

• January Labs Mist

• Collagen: Ancient Nutrition

The Episode:

We are so excited about this week's episode because we have Chef Boyar-Steve aka Swole Steve aka Kristina's husband Steve on the podcast! We set up a special TCC voicemail box and had Steve give the male perspective on all the incredible questions people left for us! From talking about what men really say to their friends after a hook-up, to how men react to curvy women, Steve gives us the inside scoop on what men really think.

We Also Talk About:

• The Aura Being Confidence Emits

• Ghosting

• Playing "Games"

• Body Building

• Virginity

• Financial Stability and How It Relates to Relationships

• What Men Think of Women's Clothing Sizes

• Hook-ups

Resources:

Instagram: Steve , Confident Collective, Kristina Zias, Raeann Langas

TCC Voicemail Box: Call 818-650-0392

The Confident Collective Facebook Group

The Episode:

In this week's episode, we have an open and honest conversation with each other about our personal confidence journeys, followed by a Q&A. We discuss how our childhoods, relationships, and experiences have shaped how we view ourselves and how we've learned to overcome societal standards to embrace our bodies and channel our confidence. We speak candidly about things we still struggle with and share personal stories of times our confidence was tested. We hope our stories help to inspire you to love yourself, and serve as a reminder that self confidence is truly a journey, filled with ups and downs, not a straight line.

We Also Talk About:

• Seeking Male Approval

• Putting Yourself In The Friend Zone

• Feeling Confident Naked

• Career Confidence & Being Paid Your Worth

• Dating and Dating Apps

• Stretch Marks

• Feeling like "The Big Friend"

• Clothing Sizes and "Sizing Up"

• Dealing with "Bad Days"

Resources:

The Confident Collective Facebook Group

Instagram: Raeann Langas & Kristina Zias & The Confident Collective

Kellie Brown Episode

The Bird's Papaya Episode

You're going to want to grab a pen & paper before you start this episode because it's FILLED with insanely helpful tools and tips to increase your wealth and become the financially-free badass you were born to be! Tori Dunlap, owner of Her First $100K, is a money expert with the goal of taking down the patriarchy by providing women with the financial education to get over their money shit, gain financial independence and excel in their careers. She explains how she went from working a 9-5 in Marketing to making 6 figures as an owner of her own company with 100k of savings all by age 25, and gives us advice on how we can grow our own savings and overcome our fears surrounding money. Personal finance can be overwhelming and full of jargon, but Tori breaks it down for us with a list of where to start and an overview of important money vocab. This episode is full of guidance and expertise to help you feel confident and prepared to work towards your personal money goals.

We Also Talk About:

• Systemic Issues Surrounding Wealth

• Lack of Financial Education for Women + Wealth Gap

• The Influence our Upbringing and Family Have on Our Finances

• Debunking Dave Ramsey's Millennial Money Myths

• Common Misconceptions that Women Have About Money

• Money Vocabulary

• Retirement Accounts (401Ks vs IRAs)

• Financial Priorities and Where To Start

• Side Hustle Tips

• Credit Scores and How to Increase Them

• Emotional Spending

Resources:

Instagram: @HerFirst100k

TikTok: @HerFirst100K

Website: Her First 100K

Side Hustle Course

Personal Finance 101

Emotional Spending Course

High Yield Savings & Credit Card Recommendations

We are so excited to have self love advocate and body activist Sarah Nicole Landry of @TheBirdsPapaya on today's episode to talk about body acceptance and advocating for yourself while pregnant. We discuss empathy, vulnerability and how being "willing to be wrong" allows us to learn and grow. She speaks about the necessary discomfort in change and how diversity of thought allows us to move forward. Later in the episode, Sarah opens up about her struggles with prenatal depression and her determination to redefine motherhood with this pregnancy. We are so grateful for her openness and honesty, and hope you connect with her vulnerability as much as we do.

We Also Talk About:

• Confidence in Decision-Making

• Accountability and Cancel Culture

• Journalling and Finding Your Own Voice

• Body Autonomy and Plastic Surgery

• Redefining Motherhood

• Self Love as an Action

• The Fear of Losing Yourself During Pregnancy and Motherhood

• Self Love vs Self Acceptance

• Body Respect and Stretch Marks/Cellulite

Resources:

@TheBirdsPapaya

The Papaya Podcast

The Birds Papaya Blog

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

We are SO excited to introduce today's guest: Kellie Brown! Kellie is the mega-talented blogger and home decor guru responsible for creating AndIGetDressed and the viral #FatAtFashionWeek hashtag. Not to mention, she was also recently featured in Vogue Magazine and is about to launch her very own Fat Icon Podcast! Kellie begins the episode with the story of how she took the leap from working in PR with Shark Tank's Daymond John to becoming her own boss and the creator of an uplifting online community. She shares the importance of understanding your unique value from an analytical standpoint, and the power that comes with having the confidence to stand up for yourself. We dive into the responsibility that comes with choosing your own opportunities and the ethical necessity to make sacrifices to make the world a better place. She continuously inspires us to invest in ourselves, so we know you'll finish the episode feeling motivated and ready to take on anything that comes your way.

We Also Talk About:

• Knowing Your Worth

• The Influencer Pay Disparity

• The Power of Saying "No"

• Organic Media and How To Leverage It

• Taking the Hate Out of the Word "Fat"

• Diversity in the Body Positive Space

• Blind Spots and the Importance of Showing Up for the Global Community

Resources:

Kellie Brown's Instagram

AndIGetDressed Instagram

Fat Icon Podcast Instagram

Kellie Brown's Youtube Channel

AndIGetDressed TikTok

AndIGetDressed/Fat Icon Merch

Kellie Brown X Vogue Magazine

#FatAtFashionWeek

Kellie Brown's Favorite People to follow: Tamu McPherson , Courtney Quinn (ColorMeCourtney) , Rachel Martino and Nadia Aboulhosn

You may recognize today's iconic guest from the many tears she's shed in The Bachelor franchise, but since then, Ashley Iaconetti has gone on to be an Access Hollywood and ClevverTV correspondent, a contributor for Cosmopolitan magazine, a children's book author, AND the host of two podcasts. She also happens to be Kristina's long time friend! Ashley begins by sharing the unconventional way she and Kristina became friends and discusses what her life has been like since she left the Bachelor franchise. She shares the stress and fear that comes with being a public persona and how she stays positive despite criticism. Throughout the episode, Ashley discusses the importance of staying true to yourself, and inspires us and our listeners to always "let our souls shine through."

We Also Talk About:

• Cancel Culture

• Embracing Your Interests

• Peer Pressure

• Body Scrutiny

• Struggling with Acne as an Adult

• The Effect of Instagram Filters and Facetune on Self Confidence

• Maintaining Self Confidence While Dating

Resources:

Ashley Iaconetti's Instagram

The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast

I Don't Get It podcast

Ashley and Jared's children book

Why Men Love Bitches by Sherry Argov

Welcome to the first episode of The Confident Collective Podcast! We are so excited to dig deeper into The Confident Collective community through this podcast and can't wait to share new episodes with you every Tuesday!

The Episode:

In this introductory Q&A episode, We share the strange way we first met and how we've supported and grown with each other in both our careers and personal lives. We talk about why we started The Confident Collective and how being plus-size models and fashion influencers encouraged us to inspire others. We explore future topics like sex & intimacy (sorry mom!), and discuss how we hope to inspire women in a collaborative and inclusive way. We finish the episode by answering questions from our Instagram followers and discuss our ever-evolving journeys with self love and confidence.

We Also Talk About:

• Sex in Relationships

• Family Influence on Body Image

• "Promoting Obesity"

• Cosmetic Procedures

• Self Love and Confidence as a Journey

Kristina's Instagram

Raeann's Instagram