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…

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 i…

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. …

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—th…

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 s…

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…

Our guest today is Olivia Rhodes! Olivia Rhodes is from New England, currently located in Massachusetts. An avid Anglophile, she is married to an Englishman (who would probably interject here from the next room that he's half-English, half-German) and they have two bairns, M & R. She has her MA in European History from Royal Holloway, University of…

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…

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 Web…

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 websi…

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…

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 ⁠L…

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 …

"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 a…

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…

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 methodolog…

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 re…

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…

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 …

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…

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 organ…

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…

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'…

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 #recoverin…

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 Fri…

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 ov…

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, a…

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 oth…

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…

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…

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…

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. Thi…

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 …

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…

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 Hom…

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, bu…

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…

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…

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 u…

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 th…

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 wit…

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 Yo…

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. …

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 lesso…

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 bi…

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 n…

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 th…