F*ck Confidence: The Empowerment Studio Podcast
Kinzie + Rachael - The Empowerment Studio
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Kinzie + Rachael - The Empowerment Studio
▶ WebplayerWelcome to our Empowerment Studio podcast! Join Kinzie Elizabeth (they/she) and Rachael Cady (she/her) as they introduce you to a space where real conversations take center stage. Broadcasting from the Empowerment Studio, a boudoir photography studio in Kansas City, MO, this episode sets the tone for what you can expect in future conversations. Kinzie and Rachael emphasize the importance of creating a comfortable environment where vulnerable topics around bodies, pleasure, and self-expression can be openly explored. Together, and with incredible guests, they aim to normalize conversations that society often shies away from, inviting listeners to engage with these...
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Sep 30, 2026 · 26:40
Rachael and I got to talk about something that's really important to me: what "radically inclusive" actually looks like in the Empowerment Studio. Lately I've been photographing…
Sep 23, 2026 · 39:40
This week Kinzie and Rachael are joined by the one and only Libby — Empowerment Studio's lead marketing strategist, eight-year team member, beloved client, and (per Kinzie)…
Sep 18, 2026 · 14:57
What a week. Today we’re celebrating everything you’ve created during this Selfie Week -- the selfies, the compliments, the courage. I also introduced our Model Call for folks…
Sep 17, 2026 · 5:17
We’re really in the flow now. Today, I invite everyone to take an intentional moment with the compliments you’ve been receiving -- to let them land, even if just a little.…
Sep 16, 2026 · 4:05
It's Day 3 of Selfie Week! This is one of my favorite days of the challenge -- it tends to feel a little more vulnerable, a little more growthy, and also super full of potential.…
Sep 15, 2026 · 4:58
Ooooh this one's fun. I had chills while I was recording it, I remember feeling so deeply that I was talking directly to all of you!! For Day 2 of Selfie Week, I guided a…
Sep 14, 2026 · 4:47
Welcome to Day 1 of Selfie Week! This episode sets the tone for the whole week -- no pressure, no perfection, just showing up exactly as you are. It's literally about focusing on…
Sep 2, 2026 · 50:00
Wayyyyy back in episode 65 (two episodes ago, hehe), Audy Avery and I talked about how we use the question "Who are you today?" as a starting point for our catch ups. It's really…
Aug 27, 2026 · 17:11
Episode six sevennn AKA oops we took the summer off AKA we're allowed to take breaks when we need them (did you know??)! Here's the thing. Summer was nuts. It's nuts every year…
Jun 10, 2026 · 25:32
What if you stopped forcing your ADHD brain to work like everyone else's? This episode is about unmasking in the most practical sense -- because what if we could build our…
Jun 3, 2026 · 34:23
The very delightful Audy Avery (they/them) is back for another conversation, and this entire episode centers around the question "Who are you today?" which is how Audy and I end…
May 27, 2026 · 39:36
What happens when your body forces you to stop before you're ready to? Max Sheffield (they/he) collapsed a block and a half from their kid's school. That was the moment that…
May 20, 2026 · 44:14
Most relationship advice assumes your brain works a certain way. This episode is for when it doesn't. Kinzie's partner Donnie (he/they) joins to talk about what 16+ years of…
May 13, 2026 · 47:50
What does it actually mean to explore your gender identity when you weren't raised with the language to do it? In this episode, I'm joined by co-host Rachael (she/her) and guest…
May 6, 2026 · 36:58
Most of us are stuck in a cycle we don't even realize we're in. There's a little whisper -- that "what if things could be different" feeling. Then we explore it. We get excited.…
Apr 29, 2026 · 45:21
You keep ghosting people because you don't know what else to do. What if we stopped that?? In this episode, we're getting into the stuff nobody teaches you about honest…
Apr 22, 2026 · 52:03
If empowerment feels harder than it should, the problem might not be you; it might be isolation. We've got an incredibly special guest for this episode -- someone who deeply…
Apr 15, 2026 · 24:16
This episode is a bit of a peek behind the curtain -- we’re right in the middle of running a series of North Star workshops in the Empowerment Experience as we are publishing…
Apr 8, 2026 · 28:22
This episode is being published in a moment where our government is actively contributing to violence and harm on a global scale. And while we recorded this a couple months ago……
Apr 1, 2026 · 37:02
In this episode, Rachael (she/her) and I (Kinzie, they/she, hey pals!) are diving into what it actually means to take up space in your body -- especially when it doesn’t look or…
Mar 25, 2026 · 56:33
In this episode, my lovely cohost Rachael and I talk with Sarah Staat (yes, they're back!) about their journey with the Empowerment Studio -- from their first photoshoot to going…
Mar 12, 2026 · 44:10
In this episode, Rachael and I (Kinzie) talk through the actual structure of the Empowerment Experience. We’ve talked a lot on the podcast about the transformations that can…
Mar 5, 2026 · 1:58:03
This episode is a replay of the live F*ck Confidence Workshop -- it was one of those sessions where the energy in the room was just different. (I loved it so much, y'all! I truly…
Feb 24, 2026 · 15:28
I'm just gonna go ahead and say it: Fuck confidence! In this episode, Rachael and I unpack something that’s been simmering since our January team retreat at the Empowerment…
Feb 17, 2026 · 56:24
We're baaaaack, babyyyyy! Y'ALL, WE MISSED YOU! If you're new to the podcast, welcome! And if you're returning, OMG HI. This episode is one of my favorite types -- a long, cozy…
Dec 16, 2025 · 1:10:26
In this season finale (whaaaaat?!), Rachael (she/her) and I sit down to reflect honestly on how this podcast began, what it turned into, and the unexpected ways it has shifted us…
Dec 9, 2025 · 23:48
Hey Empowerment Studio, my co-host Rachael (she/her) and I took some time to catch up on everything happening in the Empowerment Studio as we step into 2026. We talk Early Bird…
Dec 2, 2025 · 44:36
Audy Avery is baaa-aaaack! (Yes!!) And this time we got together to talk about Audy’s transformation inside the Empowerment Studio -- how, over six years of hanging in our orbit…
Nov 25, 2025 · 44:23
In this live conversation, Jacqueline Gates and I discuss how Glamour Magic has completely changed her life (and the lives of SO many people who are fortunate to work with…
Nov 18, 2025 · 56:37
"If I'm not vulnerable with you, how will you connect with me." Our beloved friend Jamie Byers (she/her) is the founder of: 1️⃣ Plump Resale (a curated thrift experience that…
Nov 11, 2025 · 28:30
This moment together with Ellie feels like a slow sunrise -- tender, intentional, and full of heart. My sweet and powerful friend Ellie Berland (she/her) -- founder of HERA…
Nov 4, 2025 · 51:19
Our Beloved Libby spent her Saturday morning with us Live in the Empowerment Festival. A little meal prep, a cup of coffee, and a lot of discussion on living as a disabled person…
Oct 28, 2025 · 1:47:57
This live was very much more visual than audio (so I HIGHLY recommend joining our facebook group so you can watch the replay there.) That said, if you want to just hang out with…
Oct 21, 2025 · 39:50
Hey Empowerment Studio, it’s Kinzie Elizabeth -- and today, Rachael and I are going full-on Pinterest-core. No, this episode isn’t sponsored by Pinterest (though honestly, maybe…
Oct 14, 2025 · 23:04
Movement to create Movement! Its time to dance a bit and journal a bit! Take some deep breaths and dive in with us! 🤳🏼 Get our FREE selfie guide:…
Oct 9, 2025 · 1:04:09
Oh Hai Empowerment Studio! David here! Here's our Empowerment Festival kick-off: a cozy GRWM with David and Kinzie! Pour a cup of coffee, or a tasty bevo of your choice, and hang…
Oct 7, 2025 · 22:30
Heyyyyy Empowerment Studio, it’s Kinzie Elizabeth -- and the Empowerment Festival is here! In this solo episode, I’m giving you the full rundown of what’s happening October 9–11…
Sep 30, 2025 · 26:22
In this episode, Rachael and I dive into the myth of the perfect moment. So often I hear people say they’ll book a boudoir session -- or join the Empowerment Experience -- once…
Sep 23, 2025 · 20:14
The Empowerment Studio is doing something brand new -- we're hosting our very first Empowerment Studio Festival! From October 9–11, 2025, we’re bringing together three days of…
Sep 16, 2025 · 40:06
If you’ve ever been curious about the support I receive behind the scenes of running this business, if you're scared to take a leap to invest in yourself, or just want to hear me…
Sep 9, 2025 · 22:03
ONCE AGAIN, Rachael and I started recording an episode thinking it would be kind of cute and quaint and silly. And then it ended up getting kind of deep. #onbrand In this…
Sep 3, 2025 · 46:59
We’re back, baby! After two months apart, Rachael and I are finally in the studio together again -- new haircuts, big stories, and a whole lot of laughs (Rachael and I love a…
Aug 26, 2025 · 38:20
Throwback episode! This interview with my client Sarah from 2023 was too good to not share with y'all over here on the podcast. But the funny thing is, at the start of the…
Aug 12, 2025 · 24:49
Heyyyy y'all, I just got back from Hinterland Music Festival in Iowa and it was SUCH a good weekend. Perfect weather, rad neighbors, queer vibes all around. I am now newly…
Aug 6, 2025 · 59:00
Y’all loved her before -- and guess what? She’s back!! Gramma Iris returns to the pod, and this time it’s pure JOY. We’re talking recipes, stories, advice, favorite outfits, and…
Jul 29, 2025 · 33:20
The more polished title for this episode might be something like Audy Avery on Being Gray Ace, Gray Romantic, and Deeply Human -- but the one we landed on is probably more apt…
Jul 22, 2025 · 1:13:48
Heyyyyy babes, we're back! It's been a couple of extra busy weeks in the Empowerment Studio what with Pride month (aka Gay Busy Season™) and the Selfie Challenge and the Model…
Jul 9, 2025 · 38:11
Our annual Model Call is OPEN! Come hang out with us in the Empowerment Studio, do a boudoir session, and feel just how much it can change your life. You don’t have to feel…
Jun 17, 2025 · 18:52
I'm inviting you -- yes, you -- into something joyful, low-pressure, and potentially transformative: the Selfie to Self Love Challenge. In this episode, I (Kinzie, they/she!) and…
Jun 10, 2025 · 41:00
This episode is a true gift. I got to sit down in person with my beloved Gramma Iris — yes, my actual grandma — and talk about life, legacy, growth, and the power of sharing our…
Jun 4, 2025 · 46:05
In this first Pride Month* episode of the Empowerment Studio Podcast, we’re joined by our longtime supporter, community member, and total superfan: Eda (short for Edalyn,…
May 27, 2025 · 39:43
This week, I’m joined by the luminous Audy Avery (they/them) for a heart-full fireside chat on tarot spreads, life upheavals, and the slow rebuild toward creative possibility. We…
May 21, 2025 · 27:06
This podcast episode is as silly and fun as the title of the show—because honestly, what else would you expect from me and Rachael at this point? In this one, we go full…
May 13, 2025 · 47:22
Okay, so this one has everything : trans joy, vision boards, awkward laughter, photo shoot magic, an enthusiastic reality TV debate (Love Is Blind, I <3 you), and a new twist on…
May 6, 2025 · 51:16
Y’all, we are kicking off another Selfie Challenge this summer and this episode is your official backstage pass and hype session all in one. I sat down with Rachael to talk about…
Apr 29, 2025 · 39:10
In this episode of the Empowerment Studio Podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend Rachael for a heartfelt and real conversation, where grief, laughter, and community care all sit…
Apr 23, 2025 · 44:14
This episode dives into the surprisingly juicy world of dishes —but trust, it’s more than suds and soap. Kinzie and Donnie (partner, co-parent, collaborator, and all-around rad…
Apr 15, 2025 · 43:06
In this episode, Rachael Cady (she/her) and I (Kinzie, they/she 🙋🏻♀️) hit record mid-ramble (as usual) while we were talking about that quiet inner glow that helps you hold…
Apr 8, 2025 · 35:11
This week, I’m bringing you into a real-life moment: my partner Donnie and I hit a tough patch—one of those stretches where feelings pile up, miscommunications swirl, and…
Apr 1, 2025 · 42:56
BUCKLE UP FOR A FUN ONE, FOLKS! In this episode, I invited my partner and current D&D campaign DM -- Donnie (he/they) -- to join me and Rachael (she/her) for a fun chat about the…
Mar 18, 2025 · 32:50
Wanna hear two photographers nerd out about bodies together? Kinzie chats with Shay (she/they), a past client and fellow photographer, about the magic of photography—how it’s not…
Mar 11, 2025 · 23:21
Doors to the Empowerment Experience close this Friday, March 14, so get your butts in there while you can. Let’s do this together. Hey, it’s Kinzie! I’m bringing you a throwback…
Mar 4, 2025 · 40:11
This is one of the episodes I would personally want to listen to if I was thinking of joining the 2025 cohort but hadn't made up my mind yet! Together, with a round-one…
Feb 25, 2025 · 46:30
Let’s get straight queer to the point: you’ve got the power. You’re just not using it. It’s time to stop standing on the sidelines and start taking up the space you deserve. The…
Feb 19, 2025 · 13:46
BONUS EPISODE -- you get two this week! Your body isn’t the problem. Your relationship with it is. (And really, it’s the systems and structures at play that taught you to have a…
Feb 19, 2025 · 14:41
Come to our workshop on Thursday night ! You don't want to miss this one. Here's why -- It’s 2025. Our country is on fire (literally and figuratively), and many of you listening…
Feb 11, 2025 · 43:06
This episode is all about the power of being seen—what it means, why it matters, and how it can be both terrifying and life-changing, especially for trans folks, and especially…
Feb 4, 2025 · 47:20
This is one of those episodes that we recorded a little bit ago, and then as we're getting ready to publish it for all of you, and I'm looking at our show notes, I'm like, "oh, I…
Jan 28, 2025 · 27:16
This episode is TENDER AF. I almost didn't release it, to be totally honest with you. We recorded it back in October. Right after I'd gotten home from France. Right before my…
Jan 21, 2025 · 17:29
Kinzie here, with a spontaneously recorded episode the day after Inauguration Day. Here's the deal - we've GOTTA figure out ways to pour into ourselves. We cannot and will not…
Jan 14, 2025 · 26:09
We're back! Happy 2025 y'all!! I’m so pumped to share this episode with you! We’re diving into selfies, and how showing up in them can totally shift your relationship with your…
Dec 17, 2024 · 15:03
The title of this episode is "I Can't Believe People Think this about Boudoir" -- but the fact is, I really CAN. Because boudoir is a bit of an unknown for so many people, and…
Dec 10, 2024 · 36:33
I feel like I say this every time, but I loved this conversation! Once again, we (Rachael, she/her, and Kinzie, they/she) welcomed Audy Avery (they/them) to the mic, and we had…
Dec 3, 2024 · 24:01
I (Kinzie) love this episode. We really get into it -- Rachael asks me about jealousy within polyamory, the abundance that polyamory offers, and rules and boundaries that keep my…
Nov 27, 2024 · 17:10
I (Kinzie) get asked all the time: "Hey, I know you're polyam -- can I buy you coffee some time and pick your brain?" Here's the episode where you get to listen in on one of…
Nov 19, 2024 · 22:00
Y'all, this interview was fascinating. I (Kinzie, they/she) got the chance to talk to Nettie Zan (they/them), who is a brand new friend of mine here in Kansas City. We did a deep…
Nov 12, 2024 · 16:18
In this episode, Kinzie Elizabeth (they/she) reflects on the first round of the Empowerment Experience, a six-month program combining boudoir photo shoots and community support…
Nov 4, 2024 · 19:49
Join Kinzie Elizabeth in a solo episode where they share exciting updates about the Empowerment Studio’s pop-up Facebook group and upcoming events! The group opens on November…
Oct 29, 2024 · 47:50
In this episode, Kinzie Elizabeth (they/she), Rachael Cady (she/her), and Audy Avery (they/them) dive into their journeys of exploring and embracing gender identity. We hope it…
Oct 21, 2024 · 26:49
In this episode of Taking Up Space, Kinzie (they/she) and Rachael (she/her) are back to talk about the real magic that happens during a boudoir session. They break down what it’s…
Oct 14, 2024 · 31:00
In this episode, Kinzie (they/she) and Rachael (she/her) dive into Kinzie's journey from thinking they’d be a family photographer to discovering their true passion in boudoir…
Oct 7, 2024 · 41:42
Join Kinzie and Rachael for a winding journey about self-discovery and empowerment (inspired by a somewhat bold question from Kinzie's dad) . We invite listeners (that's you!) to…
Oct 7, 2024 · 36:29
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast: Taking Up Space with the Empowerment Studio! Join Kinzie Elizabeth (they/them) and Rachael Cady (she/her) as they introduce you…
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