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 roots, Juliana opens up about what it really means to stay true to yourself when the world is watching.
We dive into everything from casting secrets, life post-breakup, navigating fame, and building a brand around kindness and comfort. If you’ve ever dreamed of being on The Bachelor, or just wondered what happens after the final rose, this episode is your backstage pass to confidence, closure, and sisterhood.
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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 say it with us: Hey Barbie, we’re scared… but make it cute. 💋
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In this special Baddie Besties x Her Campus Butterfly Tour episode, we sit down live with Taryn Delanie Smith, creator, former Miss New York, podcast host, and community advocate, for a heartfelt and empowering conversation on authenticity, purpose, and sisterhood.
Taryn opens up about staying grounded while growing online, nurturing real friendships through life’s transitions, and balancing love, career, and self in a season of evolution. She also shares what keeps her connected to her community, the lessons behind her humor and honesty, and the advice she’d give her 18-year-old self.
Tune in for laughs, real talk, and a reminder that becoming her means showing up as your truest self — both online and off.
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In this special Baddie Besties x Her Campus Butterfly Tour episode, we sit down live at Texas A&M with Olandria Carthen, reality TV favorite, model, and first-generation trailblazer, for an inspiring, unfiltered conversation on growth, grace, and glowing through change.
Olandria opens up about navigating fame, maintaining strong female friendships, and trusting herself when the world had opinions about her story. She also shares her favorite affirmations, her journey as a first-gen graduate walking NYFW, and the power of believing in what’s meant for you.
Tune in for laughs, life lessons, and a reminder that becoming her means staying grounded, grateful, and glowing through it all.
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Fall is here, the leaves are changing, and it’s the perfect time to talk about leveling up your 20s without losing your mind or your friends. Today’s episode is packed as we get into hot mess careers, self-worth struggles, the challenges of dream chasing, and even fall-inspired topics for the girlies. Grab your favorite fall beverage, pop in some headphones, and tune in!
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Besties, welcome back to the Locker Room Edition! Buckle up, because today’s Hot Seat episode is pure chaos. Alyssa and Samira are putting on their coaches hat, spilling tea, answering the most unhinged “Who’s More Likely” questions, and debating the ultimate question: stick by your man or DIP?
This episode is hilarious, relatable, and just a little too real. By the end, you’ll be laughing, screaming, and maybe even learning a thing or two. Stream now!
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Love is in the air… but so are arguments, double texts, and late-night “wyd” messages. 💔💌 In this Baddie Besties game show special, Samira and Alyssa are putting relationships under the microscope with stats, debates, and hilarious banter that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about love. From whether a “medium ugly” man is really the safest bet, to testing if kindness actually tops looks, to messy “what would you do?” scenarios — this episode has it all. Grab your popcorn (or your situationship) because we’re about to play the spiciest game of “Love, Lies & Lip Service” ever.
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This week, Samira and Alyssa are diving into All Things Black Girl — the highs, the struggles, the culture, and the wins. From the alarming rise in unemployment rates among Black women to Summer Walker debuting a new man at the VMAs, the besties are keeping it real about the challenges we face while celebrating the beauty of knowing our worth. They’ll talk careers, dating, fashion, and money moves — because being a Black girl is about power, resilience, and joy.
TW & Disclaimer: Baddie Besties does not condone racism, sexual assault, or bullying of any kind. We are a platform by women, for women, who believe in unfiltered conversations and creating safe spaces to speak your truth. The statements shared in this episode reflect the personal perspectives of our guest. This conversation does not serve as a legal determination of events and should not be interpreted as such.
Love Island USA Season 7 has officially wrapped, and the reunion was just as messy, emotional, and jaw-dropping as the season itself.
In this Part 2 episode of Love Island Reunion: Clearing The Air, the Baddie Besties break down all the biggest moments with their special guest, EJ (@ej__1728). From the Final Four couples and where they really stand post-villa, to Huda & Chris’ fallout, Coco throwing shade, Jeremiah standing on business, and conversations about racism, the reunion definitely stirred the pot.
Grab your popcorn, because this reunion recap is as unfiltered as it gets.
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Trigger Warning: This conversation discusses sexual assault and racism, topics that require sensitivity and self-care.
In this heartfelt and unfiltered episode, we sit down with EJ (@ej__1728) to address systemic racism and other issues that arose in Love Island USA Season 7. We explore EJ’s perspective on complex issues including backlash he's received related to topics of sexual assault, colorism, and more. As we unpack these difficult moments, our goal is to prioritize accountability, truth, and support for survivors.
Join us for an honest dialogue about accountability, advocacy, and owning your truth, because understanding and growth come through difficult conversations. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we get into the Love Island USA Season 7 Reunion!
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In this Hey Barbie episode, we sit down with Jeneé Osterheldt, an award-winning Boston Globe columnist and 2022–2023 Nieman Fellow at Harvard. Known for her series, A Beautiful Resistance, Jeneé uses journalism as a tool for truth-telling, healing, and joy — especially for Black and brown communities. In this episode, we are talking about storytelling as activism, building a platform with purpose, and the power of preserving culture through words. This episode is for every girl with a pen, a purpose, and a voice that refuses to be silenced.
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In this episode of Baddie Besties, Samira and Alyssa are getting real about the unspoken struggles of womanhood—periods, friendships, being a “girl’s girl,” and all the silent guilt we carry trying to show up for everyone but ourselves. We’re diving into the tough convos no one warned us about, but every bestie needs to hear. From awkward first cramps to decoding loyalty in a digital world, this is your safe space to vent, laugh, heal, and feel seen.
Stream now and submit your own “Dear Bestie” for a chance to be featured in our next episode! 🎧💌
Besties, this one’s raw, real, and straight from the heart. In this special behind-the-scenes episode, Samira and Alyssa are pulling back the curtain on what this podcast journey has actually looked like—no filters, no fluff, just the truth.
We’re talking: The FaceTime calls that started it all, our “WTF are we doing?” moments, the struggles that led to The Pause, how we survive as long-distance besties, and of course - the dreams we’re chasing (and why we’re not giving up)
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In this episode of Baddie Besties, Samira and Alyssa are unpacking the chaos, contradictions, and cancellations coming out of the Love Island universe. We’re talking heartbreak, girl code, public loyalty vs. private morality, and what happens when your faves fumble the bag—hard.
From JaNa’s messy breakup with Kenny, to Chelley being spotted with a known problematic fave, to Amaya’s old colorist tweets coming back to haunt her… we're asking the hard questions: What is real growth? Who deserves grace? And can you be a good person today if your past says otherwise?
It’s a conversation every bestie needs to hear—about loyalty, racism, healing, and the fine line between protecting your peace and protecting your image. Stream now! 🎧💌
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In this compelling Hey Barbie episode, we sit down with Jessicah Pierre, the Chief Communications Officer for the City of Boston — a dynamic leader shaping how Boston communicates, connects, and leads. From growing up in a Haitian-American household to founding her own media platform before stepping into government leadership, Jessicah’s journey is a masterclass in authenticity, impact, and purpose-driven storytelling. This conversation is about finding your voice, owning your seat at the table, and amplifying stories that matter.
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We’re hitting the road and heading to Drybar Back Bay to sit down with Ashley Pemberton – Area Manager, veteran stylist, and the force behind Boston’s most glam blowouts. With 20 years in the industry and 9 years at Drybar, Ashley has worked her way up from stylist to running two of the city's top locations.
In this special Baddie Besties On The Road feature, we explore the mission behind Drybar, how it transformed the beauty industry, and how Ashley is helping women feel confident one blowout at a time. We also go live from inside the Back Bay shop for a hands-on segment using Drybar’s signature hot tools and products, as we see real-time styling techniques that every baddie can try at home.
This is more than a salon spotlight — it’s a celebration of confidence, career elevation, and community-building in the beauty world.
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In this special Hey Barbie edition of Baddie Besties, we sit down with the radiant Princess Pari—star of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum—to talk all things self-love, neurodiversity, and owning your sparkle. With authenticity and joy, Pari is redefining what love, beauty, and confidence look like on and off the screen. From royal gowns to raw truths, this episode is all about celebrating yourself exactly as you are.
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Meet Keyla Williams, a dynamic entrepreneur seamlessly blending her passion for healthcare and fashion. As co-founder of BOGOsplit, alongside her brother Kenelly Cineus and childhood friend Adriano Pinto, Keyla has transformed Boston's retail landscape by creating a platform that bridges indie designers with tech-savvy shoppers. Drawing inspiration from her Venezuelan and Haitian heritage and her mother's creative influence, Keyla's story is one of resilience, innovation, and community empowerment. In this episode, we delve into her multifaceted journey, exploring how she's nurturing both patients and Boston's creative community.
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Get ready for the ultimate girl-to-girl dissection of Love Island USA Season 7. We unpack Huda’s epic crash-out, Ace & Amaya’s controversy, and the major recoupling of Nicolandria. Samira & Alyssa give you all the bestie tea—and room for girl chat. Stream now and comment your favorite couple on the island!
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Barbies, meet your new favorite PR powerhouse: Victoria Tuttle, founder of Vision to the T PR and the magic behind Baddie Besties’ most iconic moments.
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the glam, grit, and grind of public relations. We’ll talk entrepreneurship, purpose, balance, branding, and real-deal experiences that every baddie can learn from.
Get ready to take notes—and get inspired.
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