The Collective Podcast

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Rainy Day Collective Podcast, fellow dreamers and change-makers! This week, we delve deep with Brusha, whose journey of self-discovery and empowerment teaches us the immeasurable value of community support, self-love, and resilience. We perfectly captured the essence of what it means to nurture one's growth, highlighting the pivotal role of stepping up as a community. Brusha's evolution from someone seeking acceptance to a beacon of hope and strength for others is a testament to the transformation that's possible when we channel our struggles into fuel for our aspirations. Buckle up as we explore these heartfelt stories, reminding us all that with compassion, courage, and a little push from those who believe in us, we too can thrive against all odds. Tune in, get inspired, and remember to nurture the seeds of potential within you. Join us on The Rainy Day Collective– where every story matters and every dream counts. Links: Labyrinth Made Goods (IG) Grit and Grace by Angela Devlen #CommunitySupport #PersonalGrowth #ArtHeals #PodcastLife #InspirationalStories #Empowerment --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

Our guest today is Olivia Rhodes! Olivia Rhodes is from New England, currently located inMassachusetts. An avid Anglophile, she is married to an Englishman(who would probably interject here from the next room that he'shalf-English, half-German) and they have two bairns, M & R.She has her MA in European History from Royal Holloway, University ofLondon, and her BA in History & International Studies from RogerWilliams University.A life-long writer and reader of fiction, fantasy, magical realism,and historical fiction, Olivia has always had what her teachersreferred to as an "overactive imagination."She spent the majority of her teen and young adult years roleplayingwith close friends online, inspired by countless magical worlds andworld history. She is currently working on her debut novel- the firstin a trilogy." Olivia is sharing about her childhood dancing as a Ballerina. As an adult she's come full circle and gone back to Ballet, realizing it's once again a dream she has. I LOVE her story!!!! Important Links: Olivia's Instagram Olivia's Author Facebook page ⁠Mae Wagner website⁠ Mae Wagner ⁠Love Note Sign Up⁠ ⁠Umbrella Patreon Community ⁠ #chasingdreams #dreamersanddoers #ballet #ballerina #author #podcastsforwomen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

My guest today is self-love coach Jenny Drake. Taking her own struggles and life lessons, she utilizes the beauty and wisdom she's gained to empower others! During our beautiful conversation, Jenny shared about the concept of self-rescuing, and how we could not live without self-connection! Important Links: Jenny Drake website Jenny Drake Instagram Mae Wagner website⁠ Mae Wagner ⁠Love Note Sign Up⁠ ⁠Umbrella Patreon Community ⁠ #selflove #lifecoach #podcastsforwomen #divorce #dreamersanddoers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

Our guest today is Arika Cooknell, a bookworm, world traveler, incredible cookier, and owner of Tree City Cookie in Boise Idaho. It was a pleasure to chat with Arika and hear about the journey she pursued to get where she is today. Absolutely inspiring, beautiful, and relatable! Important Links: Arika's Amazing Cookie Instagram Tree City Cookie Website Painted Ladies Pastry Instagram The Cookie Virtuoso Instagram ⁠Mae Wagner website⁠ Mae Wagner ⁠Love Note Sign Up⁠ ⁠Umbrella Patreon Community ⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

No stranger to the show, our very own Veronica is here! While she's been both a team member and a guest, were you aware that Veronica has a passion called Amazing Incredible Me (A.I.M.) Where she offers so much support to women? In today's episode, she's sharing more about that journey! Important Links: A.I.M. Veronica's Instagram ⁠Mae Wagner website⁠ Mae Wagner ⁠Love Note Sign Up⁠ ⁠Umbrella Patreon Community ⁠ #podcastsforwomen #amazingincredibleme #affirmingwomen #dreamersanddoers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

My guest today is professional bestie Leah Blake. Leah refers to herself as THE Leah Blake and why shouldn't she?!?! Just like any best friend should, Leah is the voice of loving support reminding us we are all worthy of the THE! Leah is the owner of Hope and Honey Boutique in Litchfield, Connecticut, which is a giving-boutique in that the majority of its proceeds go back into the community, as well as aiding in rescue and raising awareness of Human Trafficking. Leah is a ray of inspiring light! Important Links: Hope and Honey Website Hope and Honey Instagram Leah's instagram Mae Wagner website⁠ Mae Wagner ⁠Love Note Sign Up⁠ ⁠Umbrella Patreon Community ⁠ #litchfieldconnecticut #womenownedbusiness #dreamersanddoers #inspiringwomen #humantraffickingawareness #womenowned --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

My guest today is author Tia Levings, a champion of women and healing while she sheds a light on Christian Fundamentalist abuses... PLUS she's in the real-time process of learning how it feels to chase one's dreams! Important Links: Tia's vast resource list Tia's Instagram OWLS Heal: Religious Trauma Support Group ⁠Mae Wagner website⁠ Mae Wagner ⁠Love Note Sign Up⁠ ⁠Umbrella Patreon Community ⁠ #christianfundamentalism #deconstruction #womensupportingwomen #dreamersanddoers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

This week's guest is Nicole Jenkins, co-founder of Ladies and the Trap, and member of Unega Mountain Dog Rescue. Nicole was one of the first confirmed guests when Misty decided to do a series on Dreamers. Once a special needs school teacher, Nicole has faithfully remained tuned in to herself, and when something no longer served her, she's followed that intuitive calling along an incredible journey. Today, living many dog lovers' dreams, Nicole spends her days rescuing dogs. Through her business Ladies and the Trap, where they rescue lost pets, and working full time with Unega Mountain Dog Rescue, where they rescue, rehabilitate, and home Great Pyrenees and Akbash working dogs. Not only does Nicole impart some serious wisdom regarding following our dreams, and reflecting back on how intuitive choices truly do bring us full circle in alignment, but she enlightens us on what it means for a dog to be considered a working dog, and how sad the lives of most of these dogs are before Unega finds them. If you love dogs like we do, and are looking for a deeply needed and worthy cause to contribute to, we hope you'll consider Unega Mountain Dog Rescue. Important links: Unega Mountain Dog Rescue Website Unega Mountain Dog Rescue Instagram Unega Mountain Dog Rescue Donate Ladies and the Trap Facebook #dogrescue #workingdogs #idaho #dreamersanddoers #dreamers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

"There's a privilege in following a dream." ~ Emily Brandt My guest today is indie folk-pop artist Ivy Eld, from Ashville North Carolina. Ivy's music dances in the land of paradox. Her voice is simultaneously angelic and rawly human. Ivy longs for her music to be an oasis of healing and beauty–a call to deeper respect and compassion for ourselves and for humanity. She considers her music to be another facet of how she shows up in the world in authentic and passionate service–as a singer-songwriter, a therapist, a mom, a partner, an advocate, a friend, a human. She hopes her thoughtful, earthy, poetic songs will inspire others to look inside–light, shadows, and all–and come home to their deeply worthy selves. Talking with Ivy is as enlightening as it is grounding. Her support of Indigenous artists and the authentic way in which she walks the both/and path are just the tip of the many reasons why Ivy is an artist and woman to support and follow... Important Links: Ivy Eld Website Ivy Eld Instagram Album on Spotify Fair Play by Eve Rodsky Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey Mae Wagner website⁠ Mae Wagner ⁠Love Note Sign Up⁠ ⁠Umbrella Patreon Community ⁠ #indieartist #artistssupportingBIPOCartists #deconstruction #unlearning #relearning #liberation #folkpop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

We're five weeks into the new season, life is happening, the sun is shining and we're here to talk about it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

"Forget what their standard is for you–what's your standard?" My guest today is Jillian Smith, creator of J. Loretta a minority and woman-owned cosmetic brand. Jillian started the company to create inclusive makeup shades for all skin colors and textures without compromising health. She named the company J. Loretta after her mother as her mother is her rock and her reason for accepting and loving herself in her skin. Important links: J. Lorreta J. Lorreta Instagram Jillian's YouTube Channel Mae Wagner website⁠ Mae Wagner ⁠Love Note Sign Up⁠ ⁠Umbrella Patreon Community ⁠ #cleancosmetics #makeup #skincare #beautiful #inclusive #dreamersanddoers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

Katie Allen is NO stranger to the show! Our Collective Community adores her! Katie Allen is a stylist who, a few years ago, had to pivot when she lost her job in corporate America. What followed was a real-time lesson via her podcast in reconnecting with who she was as a woman. Today, Katie is a stylist using her "Feelings First" styling methodology to connect women back to their bodies and lives by reawakening their signature style. Katie believes that our clothes allow us to choose a feeling and manifest whatever we want–whether that's more fun, more connection, or more abundance. "When women feel confident in their clothes they live optimistically, have deeper self-respect, and attract more opportunities." Important Links: Katie's Website Katie's Instagram Just Styled Podcast Style Squad (Katie's Community) Mae Wagner website⁠ Mae Wagner ⁠Love Note Sign Up⁠ ⁠Umbrella Patreon Community ⁠ #womensupportingwomen #style #stylist #clothes #personalgrowth #dreamersanddoers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

This week's guest on the Rainy Day Collective Podcast is entrepreneur Erin Carpenter. One-third of a trio, consisting of herself, her husband Jonathon, and their Golden Retriever Skipper, Erin left the world of 9-5 work to follow their dreams of transforming space often overlooked into something beautiful. When the couple decided to document the renovation of a laundromat, their journey went viral! At the heart of their adventures, the Carpenters transform spaces that welcome others, hold space for community, and add more beauty to the world around us. Important links: Erin's instagram Erin's TikTok Their feature on Upworthy #thelaundromat #chasingbeauty #renovation #dreamersanddoers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

This week's guest is Cady McClain! Cady McClain is a history making three-time Emmy© Award winning actress. She is the first woman to have won three Emmys© for three different characters on three different television shows: All My Children (Best Juvenile, 1991), As the World Turns (Best Supporting, 2004), and Days of Our Lives (Best Guest Performer, 2021). Her feature directorial debut, Seeing is Believing: Women Direct (featuring Lesli Linka Glatter, Sarah Gavron, and Naima Ramos Chapman, among others) won Best Documentary Pro Action at the Artemis Women in Action Film Festival, the Audience Award at the SOHO Film Festival, a Jury Prize at the Newport Beach Film Festival, and Best Documentary at the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival. The film is now distributed on PBS and the educational online platform, Kanopy. She was honored to be awarded the International Matrix Award for her work related to supporting the female voice in film and television by the Association of Women in Communications. An Ambassador for Kids in the Spotlight (a foster youth filmmaking program) she is also the Artistic Director for Axial Theatre in Westchester, NY. She teaches acting at Michael Howard Studios in NYC. Cady opens up a bit about her journey and what it has looked like to follow her dreams–sharing about the recent loss of her best friend Rhonda. Cady gives us a beautiful conversation that is sure to inspire us all. Important Links: Cady McClain website Cady McClain Instagram Cady McClain Twitter Kanopy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

Just a quick little "hello" as we slip in to season six of the Rainy Day Collective Podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainydaycollective/support

Author Julie Navickas is here to share about her new book I loved you Yesterday! Julie and Misty are book-release twins, releasing just one day apart! This is just a fun chat about those two journeys, with a healthy dash of Orlando Bloom thrown in! Important Links: Julie's book I Loved You Yesterday Misty's book Girls, Assassins, & Other Bad Ideas . . . #author #romance #memoir #bookrelease #authorjourney --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Our guest in this episode is Sarah Weeger, or “Weegs” as her friends call her. Sarah is a wife, a full-time mom to their 4-year-old daughter, Hudson, and the owner of Hey Weegs, a greeting company. She founded Hey Weegs a few years ago after becoming a mom, and finding herself diagnosed with postpartum depression and anxiety. As part of her healing, and as the former graphic designer she was, Sarah began creating the cards that she had wished she received during those times: cards that address the hard things people might be going through – without the unsolicited advice or trite cliches, trying to fix it. Today, Sarah has created nearly 100 designs – ranging from what she calls “Cards for Sucky Situations”, cards for moms (her sweet spot), and just plain funny, go-to cards for things like birthdays. Important Links: Hey Weegs Website Instagram Send the Damn Card Community #womensupportingwomen #shopsmall #dreamersanddoers #creativeentrepreneur #greetingcards --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

On the show, this week, our guest is Ronna Detrick. Ronna's career has spanned human resources, higher education, non-profits, the federal government, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. She holds a BA in Business and Communication and a Master's degree focused on feminist theology. She has been a senior executive with two different organizations, offered multiple keynotes, trained thousands of people, and even given a TEDx talk on Eve. She founded her own business 13 years ago where she writes, speaks, and coaches - focusing on powerful women, their stories, and their capacity to change the world. Buckle up and get ready for a fascinating conversation with a brilliant woman! Important Links: Ronna's Website Ronna's Instagram #exvangelical #theology #feminism #podcastsforwomen #inspiringwomen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Alisa and Mel, of the Unboxing the Tarot Podcast, are here. Along with dispelling misconceptions about tarot, they each share their spiritual journeys. We talk about the power of music, how to be gentle with our emotions, and why it is IMPERATIVE that we flat out brag about ourselves. Important Links: Unboxing the Tarot Instagram Unboxing the Tarot Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

This week's guest is Angie Litvinoff, a life-changing highly experienced guide, mentor, soul coach, modern-day medicine woman, artist, and rights of passage facilitator. Wherever life has you, these days, this is an episode we all need. Sitting down to talk with Angie was incredible! What a beautiful light and energy she is! Important links: Angie's Instagram Angie's links #holisticliving #holisticmedicine #reiki #medicinewoman #energywork #inspiringwomen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

This week's guest is Haley Forrest. Haley is a mompreneur, and a recovering addict who is passionate about showing female recovering addicts there is hope. Our conversation with Haley was so inspiring and we know you'll find so much here to be inspired by too! Important Links: Haley's Instagram Haley's Thrive Website #addiction #recovery #recoveringaddict #inspiringwomen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Our very own Maggie Friedenberg joins Misty, and guest cohost Leisa Greene, to talk about her new novel Holding Pattern. Maggie shares the beautiful friendship that led to such an incredible story, while Misty and Leisa gush over what a summer MUST READ this book is! Important Links: Holding Pattern on Amazon Maggie Friedenberg Instagram Maggie Friedenberg website #womensfiction #fiction #summerread #authorinterview #supportindieauthors #podcastsforwomen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Our guest this week is non-binary author and editor B. Laux. They're also a parent to three kids, three cats, and a tortoise. In their fleeting moments of free time, they enjoy being outdoors and reading–mostly indie books. B. has been a friend to our show and many of our team members almost since the beginning. It has been an absolute privilege over the past five years to journey alongside of them as they've come more into their true self. As we kick of the month of June we are so grateful to B for coming on the show to help us all be more aware, supportive, and inclusive. While this applies to gender, sexuality, and many other things we touch on, growing into an inclusive awareness helps us be better people. Important Links: B's Instagram B's links Heartstopper The Owl House #nonbinary #LGBTQ #Heartstopper #inclusivity #author #PRIDE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

ADVENTURE! Our guest this week is a writer, podcaster, storyteller, business and mindset coach, is passionate about connecting with others, and believes deeply in the power of sharing our experiences with others! What a way to kick off our FIFTH season, here at the Rainy Day Collective Podcast! Lianna is a free diver, part-time jiu-jitsu athlete, and entrepreneur who believes in pursuing opportunities before her, and using what she has learned to help others. Lianna is based in the Philadelphia area but spends a lot of her time traveling and exploring the world. Important Links: https://linktr.ee/Thisworldmyview https://liannamarie.lpages.co/lets-work-together/ #adventure #womenentreprener #travel #inspirationalwomen #motivatingwomen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

The start of February brings our fourth season to a close! How is that even possible??? One hundred and thirty-three conversations with well over 150 amazing women. Humbled! I am so grateful this is my life! For the next several months we will each be pursuing our own projects, plans, trips, and adventures while also resting and connecting with others in our individual ways. Perhaps the biggest miracle of all is that the five of us were able to come together and record this conversation for you! We absolutely love the times when we can come together, and hopefully, you'll love this often silly conversation too! We chat about what this season has been like for us, what we've learned, and where we each (as individuals) are headed in this next chapter. We want to thank you for being the best listeners and community! Now, it's time to rest... #seasonfinale #seasonfourisawrap #girltalk #womensupportingwomen #entrepreneur #authors #goals --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

This week's guest is romance author Lauren Mae, who shares her amazing story about doing the VERY IMPOSSIBLE thing (such as releasing a book) while discovering she had a brain tumor and underwent brain surgery! Her story is one you don't want to miss because not only was Lauren dealing with the impossible, mix a pandemic into that... A moving story we all need during this season of life! Important Links: Lauren Mae Instagram Lauren Mae Linktree (for current events, where to purchase books, etc.) #braintumor #braintumorsurvivor #inspiringwomen #podcastsforwomen #womenwriters #perseverance #romanceauthor #pandemic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

This week's guest is Clarity Coach and all-around incredible woman Nicole Momberg! Nicole is amazing in all of the ways! So much more than coach, she is motivating, inspiring, and nerdily gets excited about stuff in a way that makes us all excited too! In this episode, you will hear stories about a woman who did the hard things when she had to, and how it made her stronger. We also cover: - homelessness and the attitude towards homeless or less fortunate people vs. the wealthy who live in similar weeks. (think van-lifers, RVers, etc.) - being independent. - the science behind the mental health benefits of doodling. - reframing the hard things as adventure, how that can be healthy, and why it works. Important links: Nicole's Instagram Coaching link and free printables Creative Journaling Community #mentalhealthawareness #divorce #singlemom #inspiringwomen #podcastsforwomen #journaling #doodling #stressmanagement #meditation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

What a NOTE to end a hard year on! While we'll be back, in the new year, with a few brand new episodes to play out season four, we are THRILLED that we get to kiss 2021 goodbye with the radiance and energy of our incredible guest–author, speaker, and body positivity advocate Chelsea Evans! I promise you this woman's energy is the very thing we want to bid this crazy year goodbye with while greeting the new one. Chelsea is FIRE and we are here for it! Chelsea shares her journey towards following her dreams while learning to love herself along the way. In addition to that, she's becoming passionate about finances in ways that are realistic and empowering. (See? New Year Energy all the way!) Important Links: Chelsea Evans Instagram Balanced by Chelsea Evans #financial #author #bodypositive #austintexas #NewYear #personalgrowth #herstory #inspiringwomen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

This week's guest is model, writer, and photographer Amanda Knight. Amanda is passionate about empowering women and fostering connection. Amanda's story is one of trauma and growth from that "rock bottom" that could inspire anyone. With radiant energy, she shows us that growth exists right outside of our comfort zone if we only move towards it. This was a conversation dear to our collective and we can't wait for you to be a part of it! Important Links: Amanda Knight's Instagram #podcastsforwomen #herstory #personalgrowth #trauma #resilience #riseabove --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

This week's guest is author, entrepreneur, and educator Naomi Joseph. Naomi is here to transparently share her journey with binge eating. Not only is her heart and authenticity so vibrant, but the parallels and lessons she's learned in unexpected ways can really resonate. There truly is something magical about opening ourselves up to listen to the stories of others... Even when the experiences do not mirror our own, there is a takeaway. Sit back and get to know Naomi– you're going to love her! Important links: Naomi's Instagram BingeandSprint.com Binge and Sprint (Naomi's book, link to Amazon) #podcastsforwomen #herstory #authenticity #transparency #author #bingeeating #mentalhealthmatters --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

This week Maggie and Misty are hanging out with author and anthropologist Barbary Lally. Barbara opens up about her journey with Trichotillomania and how she's grown to love herself. Whether you're familiar with Trich or not, Barbara's story is for the majority of us. So much of her experience is relatable, and beyond that, she is an absolute LIGHT! You don't want to miss getting to know Barbara! Important links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetrichsterdiaries/ https://www.instagram.com/authorbarbaralally/ The Trichster Diaries (Amazon) #trichotillomania #selflove #selfcare #inspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #memoir --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

I mean... I don't even know how to summarize the bold, inspiring, beautiful magic that is our guest Rishera Graham! This episode is a MUST listen! Not only is she one of the most inspirational guests we've had on, but there are some important truths within this conversation that are for all of us... IMPORTANT LINKS: Rishera's Instagram National Homeless Prevention #homeless #inspiringwomen #atriskyouth #breastcancerawareness #dreambig #womensupportingwomen #powerfulwomen #giveback --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

In this week's team chat Chantal, Misty, and Nikki are tackling such topics as bad habits, vulnerability, store returns, bad soup recipes, and the unhealthy of excess (especially during the holidays.) Chantal also talks about her hiatus from social media and the effect this has been having on her life. It may sound like we're all over the place, but really it all comes together. We even touch on introverts, too much peopling, and the kind of parties we thrive at. Grab your favorite cup of comfort and come hang out with the team–it's girlfriend hour! #girltalk #becomingminimalist #excess #torrid #goodsoup #Christmas #introverts #habits #podcastsforwomen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

In this week's Collective team chat Maggie, Misty, and Veronica dissect a chart-topping Doris Day track from 1952 entitled "A Guy is a Guy". How do the lyrics of this track reflect in today's society? How did it reflect in the lives of 50's women? Furthermore, in what small ways do women still not have equality? It is this sort of deep conversation which takes the women down the path of asking themselves the important, probing question: Team Straw, or Team no Straw? Grab a cup of your favorite seasonal tea and settle in for a little girl time filled with laughter, some feminist ranting, and a whole lot of girl time... #feminism #patriarchy #womensupportingwomen #songlyricsexamined #boyswillbeboys #assault #sexualassault --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

This week's guest is children's mental health advocate and author Wendy Demer. Misty had the privilege of spending some time with Wendy chatting about Wendy's work with children and what ways we can not only help the mental health and clarity of our kids but also how we can utilize her wisdom in our own lives. Important Links: Wendy Demer's Website Book (on Amazon) #childrensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #empowerment #inspiringwomen #author #mentalhealthadvocate --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

A favorite of our team, Leisa Greene is back! This time she's hanging out with Misty as they chat about each of their honest experiences with Weight Loss Surgery. This is a candid and frank discussion. Even if you've never had a procedure, you likely know someone who has or someone who is wanting to. These are the types of conversations that help us grow our empathy, and we can't wait to share it with you. Spoiler Alert: You are beautiful just as you are! YOU ARE ENOUGH! #realtalk #weightlosssurgery #weightloss #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #selfimage #candidconversation #womensupportingwome #podcastsforwomen --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Maggie and Misty are hanging out this week with fellow authenticity and storytelling advocate Jessi Shuraleff. If you aren't familiar with Jessi (or her podcast This is My Truth), be prepared to get to know a truly genuine soul! Believing deeply that curiosity is a superpower, Jessi shares her brave story through infertility, IVF, and the things that unfolded as a result. Illustrating clearly that real life is neither black nor white, it is with true beauty and grace that Jessi walks us through her own gray areas. Important links: Jessi's Website This is My Truth Podcast This is My Truth Instagram #podcastsforwomen #womenwhopodcast #herstory #IVF #abortion #infertility #curiosity #brave #authenticity #storytelling --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Maggie, Misty, and Veronica are here this week, hanging out in this safe space to admit we're tired. Are you tired? the mid-trauma, emotional fatigue happening to the majority of us is REAL, and our habits are often questioning, shaming, or not trusting these feelings. Sometimes it takes a frank chat with others to realize there's nothing wrong with you and you are doing ok. This is that talk... #emotionalfatigue #fatigue #grief #trauma #girltalk #realtalk #youareok --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Chantal and Misty are here this week with guest Meg Reilly. Meg is a self-love coach, with her background in Holistic Health, she is a wealth of knowledge! This was a great conversation and it was fun to pick Meg's brain on hot topics such as diet culture, healthy habits, essential self-care, and Reiki! Important links: Meg Reilly Instagram Love Yourself Healthy Facebook Group #Podcastsforwomen #healthyhabits #selfcare #selflove #dietculture #holistichealth #womensupportingwomen #confidence --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Sometimes when we hang out, crazy stuff may come out of someone's mouth. It's fine. We're fine. I'm fine... This week Chantal, Misty, and Nikki are hanging out. It's like the fun friend hour when everyone is chillin' and we just talk about whatever comes to mind. In the intense and overwhelming negativity out there right now, these times are nice. This week, it was Nikki who kicked off the conversation chatting about her "Unpopular opinion", which it turned out wasn't that unpopular. This took us into discussions of wardrobe malfunctions and then, as smoothly as a conversation could flow, Chantal asked a deep question which took Misty down the trail of MURDER. Not murdering someone, just talking about murder. Fun times... (to be clear, no one murdered anyone or has plans to murder anyone. We do not advocate for the unaliving of anyone.) But also, we would love for you to weigh in on where you fall all things Pumpkin Spice and murder... (Disclaimer, this is NOT a true-crime podcast, though it is titled like a Cozy Autumn Mystery) #autumn #pumpkinspice #girltalk #murder #unpopularopinions #dating #wardrobemalfuntion #goldstar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Misty had the absolute privilege to hang out with fellow podcast host Becky Kilimnik. Becky's podcast Homespun Haints is a fascinating adventure into both the art of storytelling and the richness of our everyday stories. The unexpected treasures from hearing about Becky's journey from growing up in Appalachia to hosting her show were the life lessons she shares about listening to her intuition and embracing risk. We could learn a lot from Becky! She also shares a fascinating ghost story! So fun! Important links: Homespun Haints Homespun Haints instagram More on Appalachian storytelling . . . . . #ghoststories #appalachia #Storytelling #lifelessons #herstory #intuition #spooky --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Maggie and Misty are hanging out with Katie Allen (of the Just Realized Podcast) today for that classic girlfriend coffee date that we're all missing, yet we get to sip our beverages from the comfort of our own yoga pants... This week we hit on some needed wisdom, like how we often settle and don't believe the big things for us... we also talk a bit about healthy boundaries for ourselves, our time, what having kids home for an entire pandemic feels like, along with the emotions of school resuming. We also do a small dive into not only the enneagram and what it has meant for us, but what that looks like with our partners. We cover several bases this week, in that perfectly normal conversational way, complete with laughter and the magic that comes from simply connecting with other women! #stylist #manifestyourdreams #pandemiclife #womenaremagic #waterbearer #personalgrowth #boundaries #podcastsforwomen #wearapy #marriage #enneagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Misty had the distinct pleasure of sitting down and getting to know author Jennifer Hobbs. Jennifer's memoir Calmed released in July of this year and was an instant bestseller. Telling the story of Jennifer's time in Iraq alongside the story of her now-husband, who is also a veteran. With over a decade of teaching in education and serving Veteran nonprofit organizations, Jennifer is a wealth of knowledge. Important Links: Jennifer's website Calmed (Amazon) Facebook Instagram #podcastsforwomen #lovestory #9/11 #veteran #ptsd #authorinterview #memoir #womensupportingwomen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Chantal, Misty, and Veronica are here this week chatting about mental health, rest, deconstruction of personal belief systems and so much more. This evolved like the sort of cathartic conversation we're all needing right now! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Emily Ruth is a trauma coach and in that realm, she is many things. Woman, wife, mother, friend, coach, and mentor. After she experienced a shattering loss, Emily began the healing journey of helping other women through their own heartbreak. Her story is beautiful, inspiring, and a powerful reminder that we are capable of more than we think, and that our journeys truly can make the hurt others experience, a little less overwhelming. Important Links: Emily Ruth Instagram Website The Wisdom of Trauma (documentary) Healing Developmental Trauma (book) #trauma #grief #loss #childloss #birthdoula #coach #mentorship #mourning #grateful --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

It's team wee! This week Maggie, Misty, and Nikki are in the house chatting things like the realities (and attainability) of starting a business, in addition to travel, dreams, weird hobbies/obsessions, and our big retirement plans... Grab a glass of sweet tea or lemonade and hang out with us! After the show, let us know what your thoughts are on the randomness of this week's team hang! #podcastsforwomen #womenissues #travel #minatures #Atypical #CruelSummer #books --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Lizzi Cutler, a healing arts trainer who focuses on the mind, body, and spirit is our guest this week. Lizzi is passionate about helping to destigmatize and release shame/judgment around sexuality so women can thrive. She considers herself a SEXPERT and we suspect she is really on to something. Misty and Maggie had the chance to hang out with Lizzi and, in the process, we had a really raw conversation about women, orgasms, and why they matter. It has nothing to do with vulgarity and little to do with sex. In fact, as this season continues to unfold we are once again witnessing an unraveling of the invisible oppressions (and misconceptions) ingrained into us, as women. Enlightening and empowering are great ways to summarize this conversation with Lizzi Cutler! Important Links: LizziCutler.com Lizzi's Instagram #womenshealth #womensempowerment #sexuality #orgasm #personaldevelopment #entrepreneur #rainydaycollectivepodcast #womensupportingwomen #lizzicutler #rainydayinmay --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Happy Wednesday! For this week's team chat, we are joined by author, podcast host, and long-time friend of the Rainy Day Collective–Leisa Greene! We chat about entertainment, television, summer movies (think In the Heights and Dirty Dancing). Things get a bit serious as we delve into the topic of friendships. This week was a FUN, well-rounded conversation with heart and a lot of laughter. #dirtydancing #intheheights #mysocalledlife #friendship #workplacefriendships #summer #highschool #death #television #community #womensinterests #gratitude #morningroutines #bepresent #musicals --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

In this week's episode, Misty and Nikki sat down to talk with Mental health ninja Kelly Travis. In the business of creating realistic goals, Kelly shares how she came to this place in life where she helps others create attainable goals while prioritizing mental health. Kelly is a wise woman and there is something for everyone to take from this episode. Important Links: Kellytravis.net Kelly's Instagram References: The power of the dead even rule #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #womensupportingwomen #personalgrowth #goalsetting #trauma --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

Happy June 23rd, 2021! We are BACK with season four, and right out of the gate this episode takes us down a bit of an unintended rabbit hole into beauty standards, shame, oppression, perceptions of women, dating in today's world. Really, there is SO MUCH in these 45 minutes, complete with a challenge at the end. We are all in this thing together! Sometimes it's talking about things that help us remember that! Things referenced in this episode: MeUndies (Click the link and save 20%!) Euphoria (HBO) In The Heights Physical (Apple+) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support

In the season three finale of the Rainy Day Collective Podcast, Misty sits down with Collective Team member Veronica. Veronica is the founder of the women's empowerment endeavor A.I.M: Amazing Incredible Me, and comes from a background in the Fashion Industry. It is in the telling of her story when Veronica shares that on her birthday (September 11th, 2001) she was going to school in NYC. Hearing the story from her perspective is sobering and, oddly, inspiring. This leads to a conversation regarding the racial discrimination and the crippling fear that many Americans are dealing with right now. We are wrapping the season with a hard hitting episode, but one that can definitely leave us on a note of hope. Important Links: A.I.M: Amazing Incredible Me #september11th #America #racialdiscrimination #fashion #herstory --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rainydaycollective/support