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The Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastAura Photography: Unveiling Your Energy and Embracing Self-Reflection {163}Welcome to another episode of The Rainy Day Collective! Today, we're honored to have Stephanie, a Brooklyn-based aura photographer, join us for an enlightening conversation. We'll dive into the heartwarming and often challenging experience of caring for hospice animals, explore personal interests like astrology, and discuss the transformative power of self-love and kindness. We'll delve deep into the fascinating world of aura photography, learning about its history, its skeptics, and how it can reflect our inner energy. Our conversation will take a historical turn as we uncover the lost wisdom of women healers and how societal shifts...2024-06-1252 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastFigure Skating, Motherhood, and Memoir: Jocelyn Jane Cox's Story {162}Welcome to another heartfelt episode of The Rainy Day Collective Podcast. I'm your host, Misty, and today we have a truly special conversation lined up for you. Joining us is the talented author Jocelyn Jane Cox, who's here to talk about her forthcoming memoir, "Motion Dazzle." We'll dive into Jocelyn's inspiring journey as a writer, from her MFA in fiction to her poignant experiences with motherhood and loss, including the heart-wrenching day she lost her mother on her son's first birthday. Together, we explore the often misunderstood world of figure skating and share our thoughts on its...2024-05-2947 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastEvolving Boundaries: Dana Castro on New Beginnings and Authentic Connections. {161}Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Rainy Day Collective! In today’s conversation, host Misty is joined by Dana Castro, an accomplished brand and product photographer. Together, they dive into the complexities of personal growth, the challenges of establishing new boundaries, and the rejuvenating power of stepping outside comfort zones. Dana shares her journey of starting her own business and the pride that comes with surviving the hurdles of 2020. They explore the ongoing evolution of authenticity and branding in the digital age, particularly for women in business, and discuss the impact of connecting with others both online and of...2024-05-0847 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastLove, Life, and Literature with Neely Tubati Alexander {160}Welcome back to the Rainy Day Collective! In today’s episode, Misty sits down with the wonderfully talented author Neely Tubati Alexander. Neely has captivated audiences with her women's fiction and rom-coms, receiving accolades from Cosmopolitan, Elle, and her award-winning novel, "Lovebuzz." Today, we'll hear about Neely’s journey as an author—the inspirations behind her beloved storylines, the ongoing pursuit of achievement, and what it truly means to find success and balance in the erratic world of publishing. We’ll also dive into her personal life, exploring the challenges and triumphs she faces as a writer, mother, and wife. Wh...2024-05-0144 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastStreet Stories with Amanda {159}Join host Misty and this week's guest Amanda as they delve into a heartening conversation on the state of homelessness, mental health, and the systemic challenges that hinder progress. With Amanda's deep experience in education, street outreach, and comprehensive care management, this episode promises insights drawn from the front lines of social support services. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: - Amanda's journey from education to a cross-sector role partnering with insurance companies is a testament to the power of skill diversification in addressing complex societal issues. - Learn about the groundbreaking approach to care management, which invol...2024-04-2456 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Olivia Rhodes... {157}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...2023-07-1238 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Self-Love coach Jenny Drake... {156}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 #dreamersanddoers2023-07-0531 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Arika... {155}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 ⁠2023-06-2834 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Veronica of A.I.M...{154}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 #dreamersanddoers2023-06-2127 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective Podcastwith The Leah Blake... {153}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: 2023-06-1429 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective Podcastwith Tia Levings... {152}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 #dreamersanddoers2023-06-0736 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Nicole Jenkins... {151}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...2023-05-3133 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Ivy eld... {150}"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 advo...2023-05-2449 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Jillian of J. Loretta Co... {148}"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 Wa...2023-05-1030 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Katie Allen... {147}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...2023-05-0334 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Julie Navickas... {143}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 #authorjourney2022-08-1045 minTHE VOLLEYTALK PODCAST: Beach Volleyball Conversations with Tasha MaeTHE VOLLEYTALK PODCAST: Beach Volleyball Conversations with Tasha Mae31- VolleyTalk w Misty May-Treanor 🇺🇸“You don’t have to overthink it- you just gotta have fun with what you’re doing and enjoy the process!” [Catch the LIVE replay on Instagram or Youtube to watch behind the scenes!] Today’s episode will always hold a special place in my heart because it’s my first ever face-to-face interview, and also the fact that we recorded it on Olympic Day- and who else better to represent the value of the Olympic Games besides three-time gold medalist Misty May-Treanor?! I’m truly so lucky to be able to sit down and have a chat wi...2022-06-241h 28The Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastHolding Pattern... {137}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 #podcastsforwomen2022-06-0844 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective Podcastwith Lauren Mae...{132}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 #podc...2022-01-1947 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective Podcastwith Barbara Lally... {127}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) ...2021-11-2439 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastIntroverts Party Hard...{125}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!  2021-11-1058 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastDoris Day, Meth, and Team Straw... {124}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...2021-10-271h 10The Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective Podcastwith Wendy Demer... {122}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 2021-10-2038 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Truth after WLS...{123}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 #em...2021-10-131h 15The Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Jessi Shuraleff...{121}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...2021-10-0645 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThis is it... {120}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 2021-09-2940 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective Podcastwith Meg Reilly...{117}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 #confidence2021-09-0842 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastPumpkin Spiced Murder... {116}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...2021-09-0159 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Art of Storytelling...{115}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 M...2021-08-2554 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastShower Thoughts... {114}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 n...2021-08-1842 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Jennifer Hobbs...{113}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 #pt...2021-08-1147 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastUse Your Words... {112}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! 2021-08-0458 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastTravel, Dreams, & Someday...{110}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 #books2021-07-2158 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe one with the orgasms... {109}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...2021-07-1449 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastHealth and Success Coach Kelly Travis... {107}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 #trauma2021-06-3043 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastFashion, Cupcakes & 9/11... {105}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 r...2021-02-2457 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastReal Talk: Women's Healthcare... {104}Misty, Maggie & Nikki are sharing experiences they've had within women's healthcare. No big world solutions come, but even sharing the stories can help us feel less alone. If we've learned anything from recent Wall Street events it is that when we gather together, BIG CHANGE can happen.  #womenshealthcare #womensissues #PCOS #infertility #mammogram 2021-02-171h 05The Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastCompose your self-care with Alison Hughey... {102}Alison Hughey is a music therapist with great insight, taste, stories to share and is all around just a great guest! We talk music, the kinds we love but also, the power of it! Misty and Nikki thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Important links: -Facebook Group: Compose Your Self Care Community -Instagram: www.instagram.com/composeyourselfcare -Free Prompts for using music you love to manage stress + anxiety: Text MUSIC to 321-414-9874 or click HERE Spotify2021-02-0353 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastOne on one chat with Nikki Johnson... {101}Nikki is the Collective's ray of sunshine and positivity and it was an absolute joy for Misty to get to hang out and tap into Nikki's beautiful energy! 2021-01-2747 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective Podcastwith Brittany Rose... {99}The year is 2020. It's the start of the pandemic... Dreamer and Doer Brittany Rose decides to launch an online business catered towards Gingers. Brittany is FABULOUS, and both Misty and Veronica were so lucky to get to hang out with her and hear her story!  Important links:  Rise of the Gingers 2021-01-1341 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Tiffany Clarke Harrison... {98}Maggie and Misty had the privilege of sitting down with author Tiffany Clarke Harrison. This is the PERFECT episode to start off the new year, as Tiffany is an advocate for intuition and offers some amazing wisdom, perspective and "food for thought" during the conversation!  Important links:  website: tiffanyclarkeharrison.com IG: @tiffanyclarkeharrison If I Fell by Tiffany Clarke Harrison2021-01-0656 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Jessica Jacquez... {97}Jessica Jacquez sits down with Misty to talk about the vitality of our story. Earlier this year, Jessica published her memoir Point Me to the Skies, where she embraces her brave as she unearths and shares some deeply hard and personal things.  Important Links:  Website: https://jessicalynnjacquez.com Instagram: @jessicalynnjacquez Link for Point Me to the Skies 2020-12-3051 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastTherapeutically speaking... {96}Chantal is here, hanging out with Misty. The conversation delves into some surface level holiday stuff before diving deeper into the truth about therapy. What is it? Why? It's a good chat. 2020-12-2344 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastBecky Sexton is here... {95}Probably the most consistent theme, here at the Rainy Day Collective, is the sharing with you stories of women who have navigated some unimaginably hard things. Becky Sexton is here to tell her heavy story of loss, and yet- and yet, she has an incredibly honest and peaceful way of letting the light in. Her story, as a woman, daughter and mother is one to both give us pause and guide us through our own hard things. Nikki and Misty were so blessed to sit in her presence...  Important Links:  Instagram  Song & Vine2020-12-1639 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastCoffee with KC... {94}Maggie and Misty are joined by indie author KC Loesener, who opens up about journey as an introvert, and how that path led her down the road of not only publishing Horror genre fiction, but also coaching other introverted authors as well. With a background in psychology, KC talks about growing up Jamaican in Philadelphia, and what attracts her to write horror, with strong female leads...  Important Links:  KC's Instagram Kick Ass Author's Club  KC Loesener on Amazon  #kickassauthorsclub #introvert #indieauthors #femaleauthor #horror #coaching #Jamaican #Philadelphia #podcastsforwomen2020-12-0933 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastAmy Chan is Here... {93}If we could harness Amy Chan's (Breakup Bootcamp) energy for you, we totally would! Chantal and Misty got the chance to hang out and chat with Amy and it was a fantastic conversation. We talked about her program, Breakup Bootcamp, and the story of how her journey got her there. We had good chats about self love, coping mechanisms. You'll just have to listen! It was great and you'll love it!  Amy Chan is the Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to healing the heart. She is also the E...2020-12-0247 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastGrandmothers... {92}In a team meeting, before the start of the current midseason premiere, Maggie opened up and told a beautiful story about her grandmother. Months later, Maggie and Misty came together for a little Thanksgiving episode, to introduce listeners to the women who were Mitzi & Bertha Mae, they grandmothers. Passed on, but loved and remembered always, this episode goes out to strong grandmothers everywhere... 2020-11-2551 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastLiberating... {91}Kicking off the week that is Thanksgiving week, Maggie and Misty had the distinct pleasure to hang out with Tracy and Tonya, host's of the We're Not Weighting Podcast. We chat body image, the dangers of dieting and pick their brains about the their own journeys and experiences. There is something here for everyone. We do not promote any specific way of becoming one's best self, here at the Collective. It is a privilege to connect with many different women, and over the years we've learned that weight, health and our overall appearance/confidence is top on most women's...2020-11-1849 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastGirlfriends & Hallmark... {90}We are kicking off the Holiday season in style! Misty is joined by her good friend Karen Harrison, as she welcomes Mary Carver to the show. Mary is a contributing author with {in}courage, and the host of The Couch Podcast, where she delves into many tv and movie related topics, though Hallmark may be her specialty!  Important Links:  Karen Harrison Website Karen Harrison on Insta Mary's website Mary on Insta Mary's Hooked on Holiday Movies  The Couch Podcast  The Couc...2020-11-1143 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Sisterhood of Womanhood... {89}Maggie and Misty are joined by returning guest and Collective favorite- Katie Allen, where we sit down to candidly discuss this myth of sisterhood, how it's possible we lost it in favor of competition and catty behavior, and how to gain it back... 2020-11-0457 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastMiscarriage and Grief... {88}Maggie and Misty had the opportunity to sit down and connect with April Leiffer Henry, Pregnancy and Birth Story author, advocate and community leader. With October being Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, we wanted to engage in a conversation about why women struggle to grieve these horrific losses in ways that are supported. What came of it is a healthy exploration of this topic. Important Links: https://aprilleifferhenry.com   https://www.facebook.com/PregnancyandBirthStories   https://www.instagram.com/pregnancyandbirthstories_alh/ #miscarriage #infantloss #womanhood #womensmedicalissues #ChrissyTeigen #community2020-10-2846 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective Podcastwith Ashley Cherie...{87}October is Pregnancy, Miscarriage and Stillbirth Awareness Month, and to honor that, Chantal and Misty sat down to chat with Ashley Cherie. Ashley has been through a lot, in this life, and she is choosing to take that pain and pour into the lives of others. She is incredibly empowering and inspiring! As a Bereavement Doula, chaplain, speaker and self love motivator, Ashley's energy is CONTAGIOUS! Her resilience is equally baffling and motivating and we are so grateful she came to share her wisdom and light with our show!  Important Information:  https://www.facebook.com/am...2020-10-2049 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastC.L. Walters is here... {86}Maggie & Misty get the opportunity to sit down with author C. L. Walters and chat about a wide array of important topics! Things like teenage sex, purity culture, the problematic and yet still beloved John Hughes films, of the 80's, and her GORGEOUS new YA book release The Stories Stars Tell. It's a great chat, it's a fun chat, most of all- it's an important one!  Important info:  Website Instagram 2020-10-1445 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastSerendipity...{85}What does Serendipity mean, to you?  Have you seen it play out, in your life?  Misty and Maggie had the opportunity to sit down and chat with YeSeul Kim, host of the Serenity Stories Podcast, and it was INSPIRING. Not only is YeSeul captivating and so fascinating to talk to, but she's honest too. This woman is AMAZING, and you will love her! (and while her podcast is only a handful of episodes, you want to listen! These stories YeSeul brings to her listeners are incredible.  Important links:  www.instagram.com/serendipitystories.podc...2020-10-0743 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastAnd, here we are... {84}We are back! New episodes to carry us through the rest of this CRAZY year! During our break, our team grew by TWO amazing human beings and we LOVE them! This episode is your chance to get to know them, though you'll be hearing more from them as the remained of the season progresses!  A lot has happened, in this world, while we were on break and we are all here together, to chat about that.  To talk about why it isn't hopeless, what needs to change, why (and how) we are evolving as a sh...2020-09-231h 18The Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective Podcast2 girls, 1 closet... {83}For our midseason summer finale, Misty had the incredible opportunity to virtually hang out with Debra Russo, a closet designer based in NYC, & Andrea Montali, a professional organizer. These two women additionally host the 2 Girls 1 Closet Podcast. Not only did these two powerhouses manage to blow Misty's mind regarding a very famous closet organization company, but the proceeded to show us how loving what we do, and doing it with heart, always manages to bring us opportunities for connection, empathy and help. If you love organization (like we all know Misty does) then this show is a must listen, for...2020-06-3039 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe One with Jenn Whitmer... {82}Jenn Whitmer came to hang out with Misty for this week's episode. If you aren't familiar with Jenn, she is an speaker and enneagram coach with an absolute brilliance in Conflict Resolution. It was amazing for her to pop over and share some of her brilliance with us! We all have conflict and knowing more specifically how to utilize the knowledge of the enneagram can make a world of difference. (#conflictisopportunity #enneagram #womenempowerment #personalgrowth) Important links:   jennwhitmer.com FB: @jennwhitmerspeaks https://www.facebook.com/jennwhitmerspeaks/ IG: @jenn_whitmer https://www.instagram.com/je...2020-06-2449 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastReal Talk: Seasonal Friendships {81}Maggie, Misty and Nikki are joined by previous contributor, and friend of the show, Mindy as they discuss seasonal friendships. Female friendships are essential, but sometimes they aren't made to last forever. With honesty these four women talk about times in their lives when friendships came to an end, and discuss how this made them feel, how they handled it and walk away with some healthy take away... 2020-06-1756 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Beth Richards...{80}Beth Richards bravely came to the show to share her personal story of Motherhood. Beth is candidly honest about the isolation and grief within seasons of her journey. Misty and Nikki found themselves grateful to be a part of such an episode as Beth shares about what her journey as the mom of a transgendered child has been like. With such beauty, Beth has so much to show us, simply by being honest about where life has taken her...  Important Links:  Website Instagram  Facebook  Twitter2020-06-1057 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Elizabeth Schiffler... {79}Misty and Maggie sat down to chat with Elizabeth Schiffler, about her short film Champagne. While we are very excited about his film, the conversation is so much more than that. It is about hard work, dreams, connection and community.  important links:  Up to date news: https://www.instagram.com/champagnethemovie/ Sign up for our (very rare) newsletter: www.champagnethemovie.com2020-05-2737 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Reelest... {78}Recently I mentioned how absolutely amazing it is to pursue a passion, and THIS WEEK, our guest AJ shares her story of doing just that. Misty had the chance to catch up with AJ and was able to geek out a little too, as their passions definitely align!  Important links:  SSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreel SSR Twitter: @shessoreel SSR FB Community: The Reelest Community SSR Website: www.shessoreel.com #ShesSoReel #AJsSoReel #entertainmentindustry #movies #pursueyourpassion #motivation #empowerment #womensupportingwomen2020-05-2055 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastEnneagram with Abbey... {77}Abbey Howe, of Enneagram with Abbey, came to hang out with Misty, Maggie and Nikki. At the time of this recording we were each self isolating in different corners of the US and admittedly a big dazed by the world unfolding as it was. Abbey gives us so basic enneagram info and helps us see not only how helpful it can be, but how absolutely passionate she is about it.  When we pursue passions, the world opens up in new ways!  Important Links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramwithabbey/ Youtube: https://www...2020-05-1349 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Katie Allen... {76}Misty and Nikki had the absolute privilege of hanging out, quarantine style, with Katie Allen, of the Just Realized podcast. We chat life changes, adapting, reconnecting with ourselves and lipstick! It's a chat you want to be a part of, trust us! This girl is a FORCE!  Important links:  www.justrealizedpodcast.com Just Realized Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/JustRealized/2020-05-0640 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Alexandra Cohl... {75}I want to preface this with a possible trigger warning...  Misty and Nikki sat down with the empowering Alexandra Cohl of Podraland to talk gender. It was inspired by a quote she shared on Instagram, and the conversation evolved organically to talk about some potentially triggering conversation regarding sexual assault.  IMPORTANT LINKS:  www.poddraland.com www.alexandracohl.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/poddraland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pod.draland/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pod.draland/ #gender #womensissues #sexualassault #feminism #newyor...2020-04-2955 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWith Julie Markowitz... {74}Misty and Maggie had the absolute honor to sit down and talk with therapist Julie Markowitz. We continue our April series, since April is not only Stress Awareness Month, but the middle of the Covid-19 crisis.  Julie shares her journey through, and inevitably into practicing therapy. She shares the correlations between chronic pain and trauma, and offers incredibly relevant and helpful information for any situation we are dealing with.  IMPORTANT LINKS:  nstagram: @julie_markowitz_therapy Website: juliemarkowitztherapy.com facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronicpainrecoverygroup/2020-04-2245 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastWhat is Normal? {73}Maggie and Misty get the opportunity to bridge not only the barriers of self isolation, but an entire ocean to chat with anxiety expert, life coach, fellow podcaster and all around empowering woman Vikki Louise! In addition to hearing her personal story, we talk about how to navigate this life season, and Vikki offers us GREAT advice! She is a POWERHOUSE and so well organized that we had a moment where we had covered so many huge things so quickly, we were just kind of left wondering "now what"?  We all need someone like that around, right n...2020-04-1540 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastHot Flashes & Cool Topics... {72}Misty and Maggie got the chance to sit down and chat with Colleen Rosenblum and Bridgett Biaggi Garratt, the hosts of the Hot Flashes & Cool Topics Podcast. Colleen & Bridgett are passionate about women's health and are creating a platform for information that isn't easily accessible, to make its way to women. It was an absolute pleasure to connect with them. For women, this is an absolute MUST listen!  Important links & references:  You can find them via-  Hot Flashes & Cool Topics website  Facebook Group  Twitter Instagram Apple...2020-04-0842 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastPerfection to Self Acceptance... {71}Misty and Maggie had the privilege to sit down with Nicole Burgess, a Psychotherapist and introvert empowerment coach. She shared her own journey as well as offering up some helpful coping wisdom for this strange season of pandemic we're currently in.  Important Links:  Coaching website: www.nicoleburgesscoaching.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoleburgesscoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleburgesscoach/ Free Gift-10 Signs You Might Be a Perfectionist https://nicoleburgesscoaching.com/perfectionist2020-04-0143 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastPaper Crane of Hope... {episode 70}Misty had the chance to catch up with Samantha Ruckles, of Paper Crane of Hope. The interview was recorded just before the entire globe began to feel the impact of Covid-19, and Sam's message of hope and kindness felt so relevant. Now, with so much having changed, in such a short span of time, this message of hope and kindness feels even more dire.  Additionally, Samantha is absolutely delightful and our season 3 premiere may be the very thing we need right now!  Important links:  Paper Crane of Hope  Paper Crane of Hope...2020-03-2548 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe after party... {69}Surprise, it's a bonus episode! Misty & Maggie are chatting about the Oscars, womanhood, the dresses, the injustices and stuff that just might be a little too deep for an east coast Sunday late night. We brought Brie Jacobson (guest in episode 46) and author Mary Carver along for the party!  Important links:  Brie Jacobson's Twitter  Brie Jacobson's Everytown article  Mary Carver's Website (featuring her blog, podcast, etc.)  2020-02-1052 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastBold, Brave, Beautiful... {67}Maggie & Misty had the absolute privilege of sitting down to talk with Brooklyn base boudoir photographer/artist Avital. She is funny, she is clever and she is using her love of photography to empower women in unexpected ways. We had an absolutely lovely conversation about sexy pictures, Gwen Stefani, long haul truckers and how we can use our gifts to help one another...  Links & info:   Avital's website Avital's Instagram  The Keepers, on Netflix2020-01-2946 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastI See You... {65}Misty and Nikki find themselves very fortunate to sit down with today's guest- Ashley McMillan. Ashley candidly shares about her life, with one arm, her marriage, parenthood and sharing this journey with her husband who has terminal brain cancer. Ashley shares with such honesty, grace and humor. She is honest about how her Faith has made all of the difference, and what self care looks like when her life is so filled with caring for everyone around her. Her's is a beautiful and rewarding story!  Important Links:  www.everylittlejot.com Ashley's instagram 2020-01-1553 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastLifeline... {64}In this episode, Misty is lucky enough to sit down for a one on conversation with our guest Dana. Dana vulnerably recounts her story of domestic violence, delving deeply into important/key issues that a lot of "outsiders" may not understand. She addresses isolation, why victims often "stay", or "go back", and really gets personal.  Some of the topics in this episode may be uncomfortable.  Whether you're someone who has been in that position or not, Dana offers amazing wisdom about how to help and be supportive, even when we don't understand.  Important Lin...2020-01-0853 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastSynchronicity... {63}Hello 2020! There are so many wise, witty and empowering things we could say about this new year (and new decade). Quite some time ago Misty and Nikki sat down for a talk with Jessica Silverman, and it became clear this conversation would be the perfect and positivity-chalked way to kick off this new chapter. Among the many kernels of beautiful wisdom Jessica gives to us, are:  - Overcoming burnout & exhaustion  - How Overthinking results in our undoing and simply manifests the very things we didn't want to happen.  - WHY it is time to prioritize connecting to our bod...2020-01-0148 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastFinancial Freedom, with Niyani Armstrong {62}As we approach the end of 2019 and move towards, not only a new year, but also a new decade, we often find ourselves contemplating goals and feeling overwhelmed by finances. We decided to bring in an expert, both because this is what she does but ALSO because she got passionate about finances after being in that overwhelming place many of us have- and climbing out! Misty, Marion and Nikki sat down to chat with Niyani Armstrong. FULL of encouragement and PRACTICAL solutions, Niyani gives us a great conversation to help motivate us for this next calendar chapter!  I...2019-12-1842 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastGuest Expert: Sharon Sheppard... {61}Sometimes we have to talk about the hard things, and this is why we will occasionally bring in experts to share important information with us. This week Misty sits down to talk with Writer, Therapist, and coach Sharon Sheppard. Sharon specializes in working with women who are healing from childhood sexual trauma.  Though unintentionally, this episode can feel a little like a therapy session, too, which isn't a bad thing.  Important info & Relevant links:  Website: www.sharonsheppard.com FB:  https://www.facebook.com/SharonSheppardTraumaRecoveryCoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexualt...2019-12-1147 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastTori Hill... {59}Misty and Maggie sit down to chat with Tori Hill, women's advocate extraordinaire! It's true that Misty reached out to Tori, to come on the show, because she's kind of a mega fan. It is also fair to say that Tori is empowering and worth the love! In today's episode Tori shares about being sexually assaulted, and how personal the process of healing is. She reminds us we won't all heal the same, among other beautiful nuggets of wisdom she shares. Tori will continue to be a voice for women and BIG things are in store!  Links & o...2019-11-2755 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastBooks, Costumes and Chronic Illness- Oh My... {58}In today's episode, Misty & Maggie sit down for a chat with Michigan based Author, Sewist and Chronic Illness advocate- Eme' Savage. Not only does Eme' tell us her amazing love story, but her creativity and ability to move forward through her own illness is commendable. She is multi-talented and so inspiring!  Important Links and info:  Echoes of the Gidat by Eme' Savage Eme' Savage Instagram Eme' Savage Patreon  Lupus 4H Epstein Barr Chronic Illnesses & Trauma Disorders2019-11-2053 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastFeel Good Days... {Bonus!}Misty and Nikki had the absolute pleasure of sitting down to chat with Jessica Boehm. She shares her heartbreaking journey through chronic illness, Leukemia and complete hopelessness. During her lowest point she took the knowledge that she had professionally and turned it into intentional exercises in restoring hope. As she began to correct her cognitive responses, her doctors noticed things improving with her health as well. Jessica shares a story that really reminds us that, no matter how hard/dark/overwhelming situations are- we still have choices.  Important links and info:  Jessica on Instagram  J...2019-11-151h 04The Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastLet's Chat: Infertility... {57}It doesn't matter our backgrounds, where we came from, what our religious/personal beliefs are, or our economic status- Infertility does not discriminate. Some women rely on their faith to get through, while others seek different forms of growth. In this episode we come together with five women, to hear a fragment of their journey through infertility. Perhaps what brought strength to one, didn't another. Through the different experiences, different outcomes and individual journeys we learn a very powerful lesson: Infertility is isolating and connecting with other survivors is a powerfully cathartic thing...  Important links and info: ...2019-11-1359 minThe Spotlight RadioThe Spotlight RadioS2E8: Father John Misty & Sons of KemetWelcome to week 8 of The Spotlight where Sarah Mae and Aaron highlight and discuss their favorite records! Sarah Mae started out the week with Father John Misty’s 2012 release, ‘Fear Fun.’ This record was Josh Tillman’s first album under the musical pseudonym, Father John Misty. Prior to his record he had released 7 previous records and before that he was also a drummer for the band, Fleet Foxes. Sarah Mae praises Tillman for his ability to create very enjoyable and listenable music while also making listeners uncomfortable (in a good way) with the messaging of his lyrics. Aaron br...2019-11-081h 13The Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastOrganizing Your Vision...{56}In this episode, Misty, along with co-host Heidi, spend some time picking the well-organized mind of Sabrina Serrano. As a professional business organizer, Sabrina has a way of making even the grandest dreams/goals seem doable. Being a lover of physical organization, (Misty's love language) Sabrina is also incredible at perspective relating to goals and our lives. Offer many practical tips, this episode is a must listen for anyone feeling even slightly overwhelmed, with anything!  Important links & info:  Website: https://www.organizingyourvision.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organizingyourvision/ Fa...2019-11-0647 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastHome + Humble... {55}In this episode of the Collective Podcast, Misty sits down with Lauren Erlandson, who shares the amazing story of how she flipped her life, career and geographical location all completely upside down. From small town Wisconsin to the executive life in Manhattan, all the way to living in the Guatamala and co-starting an organization that is creating opportunities for women. It's an incredible story that you have to hear!  Important links and info:  Doing Good... Says Who (book)  Instagram/homeandhumble www.homeandhumble.com2019-10-3026 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastIt's a Season... {54}In today's episode, Misty sits down with our team creative Heidi Houtz about the unfathomable season she lived, as a new mom with a sick baby. Within this hard season she learned so much about true self care, isolation and resilience.  Other important links/info, from the episode:  IG: @wildwood.at.heart Facebook Wildwood at Heart Etsy Shop  Information about SCID  Ronald McDonald House Charities Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine 2019-10-2334 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastA Queen Healing... {53}In this weeks episode Misty, and her cohost Emily get the amazing opportunity to sit down and talk with Allison Schwab. Allie bravely shares her personal story of an abusive marriage, and how that  journey has gone on to impact her career with social work, as well as an amazing vision she is working towards, helping other women.  Important links & info...  Instagram: @a.queen.healing  website  www.aqueenhealing.com twitter @queen_healing facebook: Allie Schwab2019-10-1656 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastYou Can't Pour From an Empty Cup... {52}In today's episode, Misty and Nikki sit down to chat with Author Lyndsey Medford. Lyndsey shares about the personal health/life things which led her to the creation of her beautiful guided journal "Making Friends with my Body & God."  Simply talking with Lyndsey was so motivating and encouraging! She has a lot of wisdom, and says amazing/brilliant things like "I had to start treating myself as an end, rather than a means to an end." Don't we all!  Other important Links/info:  lyndseymedford.com facebook.com/lyndseymedford instagram.com...2019-10-0940 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastCreating your Future... {51}Kicking off the first half of our second season, Misty sits down for a one-on-one chat with Lauren of Apachemagic. With a lot of inspiration, wisdom and experience Lauren shares her journey through adoption, ambition and connecting with who she was meant to be.  Relevant links:  Tribes http://www.lipanapache.org/Communitypages.html https://yavapai-apache.org https://itcaonline.com/?page_id=1177 7 generations https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wHg3enCCyCM Long hair https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rzqi5H3dSbE...2019-10-0247 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastChasing an Overwhelming Peace... {50}For the Collective Podcast's 50th episode, Misty sat down to chat with Amanda Whitworth about writing, art, creativity, her journey with cancer and so much more. Amanda is an inspiration and we are so grateful to get to share her story with you now...  We will be back in a little about a month for the second half of season two. In the meantime, here are a few links from things talked about in today's Episode.  You can find our guest, Amanda, around the internet here.  Website: www.amandawhitworth.com Email: ama...2019-08-2848 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastA journey through... {48}In this episode, Misty sits down to chat with Casey Moore. Casey, a student at Savannah College of Art & Design, shares about her journey with an eating disorder, and her process to heal and learn to intuitively listen to her body. 2019-08-1432 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastI like big books... {47}Jennie Weekley, of the Weekley Connection came on the show to chat all things fiction! While Misty was melting, neck deep in Pennsylvania humidity, Jennie was joining in from the beach! What a fun episode!  Among the many things talked about, here are a few links:   - Charles Martin  - Katherine Reay  - The Welcoming Committee of Butternut Creek  - The Perfume Collector - Green Gables Fables2019-07-3143 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastPro-love... {43}Maggie & Misty sit down with Emily Heiden. Emily is a PHD student, as well as a well published essayist. During this current climate in our culture, Emily's story is one (among so many) that we need to hear. Emily bravely shares her story of abortion, and while we respect that this is a sensitive topic (on both sides), these stories are ones we NEED to intentionally listen to. Emily bravely shares her journey and touched both of our hosts very deeply.  Whether we find ourselves on the pro-life or pro-choice side of this debate, it is VITAL t...2019-07-1055 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastHello, Sunshine... {42}Here we are, in episode 42, and it is JUST IN TIME for summer!  Marion and Misty sit down to chat with @Melanomawarriorwoman about her cancer journey... We chat all sorts of things, from therapy animals, real self care, truth about sunscreens, Braf mutation, Showtime's The Big C, the Alkaline Diet, and so much more! She is transparent about her journey, and made such a great guest (even if she felt she was struggling with chemo brain. It did not show!) 2019-07-0348 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastBook Talk, with K.J.... (Bonus episode 1)This episode is one of three summer bonus episodes, where we chat books! In this, our first episode of the summer series, Misty sits down with author K.J. Backer. The two started a conversation about Rachel Hollis' Girl Stop Apologizing one day, and decided to turn it into an episode. In addition the the talks of Rachel Hollis' various works, they chat about dreams, hard work and making things happen...  Important stuff:  K.J. Backer's Website.  Nav'Aria: The Marked Heir by K.J. Backer Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis ...2019-06-2138 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Mama Mogul... {34}Maggie and Misty had the privilege of sitting down with Shilene Aaron, the Mama Mogul. Shilene has experienced several vastly different chapters of motherhood with grace, poise and true joy. She was a single mom, is now the mom of a blended family and she recently had a baby, while her oldest is in high school. We KNEW she would have so much to offer, and she DOES! This lady here has WISDOM!  Beyond listening to, and sharing this episode, you can catch more with Shilene through her own podcast The Mama Mogul. 2019-05-1555 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Motherhood series... {33}In this episode we are kicking off our Motherhood series, four episodes with unique perspectives, odd defying stories of hope, heartache, loss, love and motherhood journeys. Today Misty, Maggie, Joy and Tori engage in honest conversation about how their own (very different) experiences with their own mothers have affected their motherhood journeys... 2019-05-0858 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastShe writes, she's hilarious, she's Renee Percy... {31}Misty and Jennie had the privilege of sitting down and chatting with actress, comedian and the all around lovely Renee Percy. Renee shared her journey within the comedy and entertainment industry, as a woman. The good news? Things are slowly getting better. The entire episode is a super fun glimpse into her journey, that you do NOT want to miss!  www.reneepercy.com  Tour dates2019-04-2433 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastAnd now we continue... {30}AND we're back!  Season two of The Collective podcast is here and we are SO HAPPY that it's time to share more women, see more brave and connect! Misty reconnects with season one favorites Jennie, Maggie, Angel and Ashley. We hear how the show has impacted them and what the Collective Season Two has in store. Hot topics and mentions include PCOS, the films Elizabethtown & The Florida Project, Foster Care/Adoption and more!2019-04-1645 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective Podcast{twenty-eight} The Interview...The tables are turned as our host Misty and her husband Chris are interviewed about their marriage journey, the unedited version with no fancy filters... 2019-02-2739 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastEleven: Embrace your BraveKelly & Misty sit down to chat with Sasha, an inspiring girl with a personal story of following her brave and how this changed her life...2018-07-0647 minThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe Rainy Day Collective PodcastThree: "Into the deep wherever..."Katie and Misty sit down and chat with Jennie. This might be the only time you can laugh about Leslie Knope and feel your heart ache about loss at the same time.2018-04-2535 min