Baddie Besties
Welcome to the Baddie Besties Podcast, the unfiltered space where best friends Samira and Alyssa get real about womanhood and carving your own path in your 20s. As first-generation women, they were both raised on the “safe” blueprint of success: doctor, lawyer, nurse, engineer, etc. But when that path didn’t feel like theirs, they decided to talk about the messy in-between of feeling lost, ambitious, and uncertain, and Baddie Besties was born. What started as candid conversations about navigating life soon grew into their Hey Barbie series and reset events, The Pause Festival & Pause Pop-Ups.
Episodes
Vanelle is finally speaking AFTER the reunion… and nothing is off limits. From her controversial definition of celibacy, to the tension with Jorge, to the internet calling their relationship “confusing”… we break it ALL down.
Was she sending mixed signals? Did Jorge already know he wasn’t okay with her boundaries? Or was this just a major communication breakdown from the start? What really happened on the street that day? You name ...
In this special Women’s History Month edition of Hey Barbie, we’re honoring a true trailblazing Barbie: Maura Healey, the first woman and first openly LGBTQ person elected Governor of Massachusetts, alongside her partner, Joanna Lydgate, First Lady, lawyer, CEO, and advocate for democracy.
Together, they represent a historic moment in leadership, love, and representation. From public service to personal partnership, they open up abo...
Leah Nicole from Age of Attraction is finally telling HER side.
From her emotional connection with Chris, to THAT viral moment where he broke down to his mom, to the internet calling her “too much”… nothing is off limits.
Was she really clingy? Did Chris already know he was going to say no? And why didn’t we see her family on screen?
This episode dives into:
Behind-the-scenes moments you DIDN’T see
The truth about their relationshi...
In this spicy episode of Baddie Besties, Alyssa & Samira sit down with Love Is Blind Season 10's Ashley Carpenter, for a conversation that goes beyond the headlines.
From post-show friendships to reunion tension, our special guest opens up about what viewers didn’t fully see, the dynamics that felt misunderstood, and the choices that sparked major conversation online.
They also dive into the reality behind the experiment itself —...
Hey Barbie: Growing Up Online Without Losing Yourself (feat. Azzy Milan)
What does it really mean to grow up in front of millions of people… without losing who you are?In this episode of Baddie Besties, Samira and Alyssa sit down with Azzy Milan, one of Gen Z’s rising IT-girls, to talk about evolving in public, building a real brand (not just a following), and learning how to protect your identity in a world that’s always watching.F...
This Black History Month, Samira and Alyssa are doing something different.
Instead of a history lesson, they’re taking you through a real day in the life of Baddie Besties - from waking up, getting ready, working, traveling, and hanging out - and asking one simple question:
What would everyday life look like without Black people?
From hair and beauty, to technology, transportation, food, language, and culture, this episode breaks ...
In this inspiring Hey Barbie episode, we’re joined by Audrey Eckert, Miss USA 2025, global cheer coach, digital safety advocate, and founder of the Digital Safety Ambassador Program. Audrey takes us behind the crown, sharing what it was really like representing the United States at Miss Universe and placing Top 30 on the global stage.
From growing up in Nebraska to working with Thai artisans through a human-rights-driven fashion bra...
Valentine’s Day is here… and whether you’re in love, in a situationship, or in your single era, this episode is for you.
In this special Baddie Besties game night, Samira and Alyssa turn love into a full-on sleepover experience with spicy relationship stats, messy dating scenarios, and real girl talk you only have with your best friends at 2 a.m.
Grab your snacks, text your bestie, and get comfortable. This is Cupid’s Chaos.
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2026 is the reset we’ve been waiting for.
In this Girl 2 Girl episode of Baddie Besties, the girls are talking honestly about what they're leaving behind in 2025. They're answering listener questions throughout this week's episode, because growth is better when we do it together.
If you’re choosing peace, protecting your energy, and stepping into your soft girl era with intention, this episode is for you.
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Welcome to a special Hey Barbie episode of Baddie Besties, where the hosts become the guests. This series spotlights barrier-breaking women who prove that owning your brilliance can create real impact. Inspired by Barbie’s legacy of over 250 careers, Hey Barbie celebrates modern-day Barbies who are defining their own lanes, building community, and rewriting the rules.
In this episode, Samira and Alyssa step into Podcaster Barbie and...
This episode is for the group chat that actually keeps up.
Sam & Alyssa tap into what’s really buzzing — the headlines, the subtext, the uncomfortable truths people are dancing around online.
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New Year, new tea, new drama. Samira and Alyssa are back with the ultimate Baddie Besties game show special, diving into the juiciest celebrity drama, city celebrations, and wild predictions for 2026. From viral 2025 moments to spicy relationship scenarios, we’re asking the questions everyone is thinking but too scared to say out loud. Grab your champagne and get ready for laughs, stats, and chaos.
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Happy Holidays, besties 🎄✨
Baddie Besties are back with a Holiday Edition collab featuring Can I Vibe With Y’all? and we’re bringing nothing but laughs, chaos, and unfiltered holiday takes.
From worst gifts ever to Naughty or Nice behavior, a messy gift guessing game, and holiday hot takes, this episode is everything you need to end the year on a high note.
Grab your cocoa and vibe with us.
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This week, Samira & Alyssa dive into Part Two - the hottest, messiest, “should we even say this?” questions you sent in. Dating delusion in 2025, jealous friendships, soft-life careers, boundaries vs. avoidance, and pop-culture relationships.
If the chat is too scared to talk about it… we’re not.
Tune in, bestie. Let’s get real.
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This week, Samira & Alyssa dive into the hottest, messiest, “should we even say this?” questions you sent in. Dating delusion in 2025, jealous friendships, soft-life careers, boundaries vs. avoidance, and pop-culture relationships.
If the chat is too scared to talk about it… we’re not.
Tune in, bestie. Let’s get real.
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In this Thanksgiving episode, the baddie besties get real about gratitude, mental health, and the chaos of modern dating. We start with our Baddie Gratitude Check — celebrating the big wins, small blessings, and emotional growth that shaped our year. For Movember, we dive into a Men’s Mental Health Moment: why vulnerability is still hard for men and how society shapes their silence.
Then we unpack Vogue’s “Is Having a Boyfriend Emb...
We’re hitting the road to Naior B Nail Studio to sit down with Nayline – founder, creative director, and visionary behind Boston’s boldest nail looks. Driven by a passion for beauty, detail, and creating confidence, Nayline has turned nails into more than just a service. They are a statement, a form of self-expression, and a way to bring color and energy into the city. Stream now!
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In this Hey Barbie episode, Samira and Alyssa sit down with The Real Housewives of Miami star, award-winning event designer, and breast cancer survivor Guerdy Abraira for a deeply moving and empowering conversation about resilience, rebirth, and redefining womanhood.
From losing everything and rebuilding to becoming one of Vogue’s top wedding planners and launching her interactive memoir From Trauma to Trophies, Guerdy opens up abou...
In this Hey Barbie episode, Samira and Alyssa sit down with The Bachelor Season 29 breakout star Juliana Pasquarosa, alongside her sister Dominique, for an unfiltered, heartfelt, and empowering conversation about love, family, resilience, and reinventing yourself after the spotlight fades.
From finding love on national TV and facing heartbreak in front of millions to co-founding Nice Girl Label and staying grounded in her Boston roo...
Hey Barbie, it's a spooky season! 💅🎃 This week, your besties are joined by the hilarious and iconic Sydney Jo, the mastermind behind The Group Chat series that took over TikTok (and Charlie Puth’s FYP). We’re diving into her power origin story: how she went from theater student to viral creator, turning real-life friendship drama into skit gold.
Then we’re switching gears for some Halloween chaos, get ready to laugh, relate, and s...
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