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Baddie Besties
by Alyssa Silva and Samira Francois
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
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What If You Don't Have It All Figured Out Yet? Ft. Arnell Armon
What happens when you’ve already accomplished things younger you dreamed about, but you still find yourself wondering, “Shouldn’t I be further by now?” Arnell Armon is one of the original beauty creators who helped shape an entire generation of YouTube. From beauty tutorials and honest...
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From Bedroom Videos to Forbes 30 under 30, Makenzie and Malia Fowler
What happens when the person beside you through every version of your life also becomes your business partner, creative partner, roommate, best friend, and the person experiencing success alongside you? Malia and Makenzie are sisters born just one year and one day apart who started creating…
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BelléJolie Force On Married At First Sight, Divorcing Mecca, The Reunion & Choosing Herself
What happens when you marry a complete stranger, spend an entire experiment trying to make the marriage work, choose to stay married on Decision Day, and then realize almost immediately after the cameras stop that you have been ignoring your own feelings? This week on Baddie Besties, Samira and...
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Chelsea “Charlie” Hare from Netflix’s Let’s Marry Harry Gets Real
What happens when you go on a dating show without even knowing who the man you’re supposed to be dating is? In this episode of Baddie Besties: Hey Barbie, Samira and Alyssa sit down with Chelsea “Charlie” Hare, one of the women from Netflix’s Let’s Marry Harry, for an honest conversation about...
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Dear Besties… We Need to Talk
Besties, we need to talk. This week, Samira and Alyssa are catching up on everything happening from our Love Island USA Season 8 reunion predictions, The Pause Festival, business advice for our besties, and the chaos of chasing your biggest dreams, nothing is off limits. With The Pause Festival…
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Hey Barbie: Stephani Sosa On Dancing With The Stars, The Next Pro, Ezra, Tristen, Latina Pressure & What Comes Next
This week on Baddie Besties, we’re sitting down with Stephani Sosa for one of our most honest conversations yet. From growing up Latina in Utah and leaving the Mormon church at 16, to chasing her dream of becoming a Dancing with the Stars pro, Stephani opens up about everything that happened both...
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Ashley Wilson on The Ultimatum, Reinvention & What's Next
Many people met Ashley Wilson through The Ultimatum, but there's so much more to her story. In this episode of Baddie Besties, Ashley joins Alyssa and Samira for a conversation centered on life beyond reality TV. She opens up about what life has looked like since the cameras stopped rolling, the...
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Kicked Off The Ultimatum: Alex Finally Tells Her Side
Alex Johnsen’s journey on Season 4 of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On ended before she ever had the opportunity to complete the experiment. After six years together, Alex issued an ultimatum to her boyfriend Jebin, hoping to find out whether their relationship would finally lead to marriage or...
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After After Sun Love Island USA (Zach Backlash, Parmida & Corbin Tea, Sincere’s family LIVE, Melanie, & The Finale)
The Love Island USA 2026 finale is officially over, and we're breaking down everything the cameras didn't. This week on Love Island USA After After Sun, Alyssa and Samira react to the shocking finale, celebrate a historic final four featuring Black women, and share their honest thoughts on…
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Hey Barbie: All Things 90210 & Degrassi ft. Icon, Shenae Grimes-Beech
What does it feel like to grow up watching someone… and then get to sit down with her as the woman she's become? In this nostalgic, full-circle episode of Baddie Besties: Hey Barbie, Samira and Alyssa sit down with Shenae Grimes-Beech, the actress who defined our childhood screens as Annie Wilson...
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Joseline Hernandez: The Truth
Today’s episode is BIG. We’re sitting down with one of the most talked about women in reality television history… the Puerto Rican Princess herself, Joseline Hernandez. But this conversation is deeper than reality TV headlines. From growing up in poverty in Puerto Rico, to stripping at 17 to help...
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America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders- Dayton Bramhall On DCC, Legacy, Pressure & Letting Go Of The Dream
For the first time since America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 3, Dayton Bramhall sits down to tell her story in her own words. After auditioning for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders four times, facing public scrutiny, and navigating the pressure of being a legacy candidate as...
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Joseline Hernandez: The Truth
Today’s episode is BIG. We’re sitting down with one of the most talked about women in reality television history… the Puerto Rican Princess herself, Joseline Hernandez. But this conversation is deeper than reality TV headlines. From growing up in poverty in Puerto Rico, to stripping at 17 to help...
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Hey Barbie: Step Up CEO Delores Morton on Career Pressure, Purpose & Modern Mentorship
In this empowering Hey Barbie episode, we sit down with Delores Druilhet Morton, CEO of Step Up, the national nonprofit helping girls and young women become confident, connected, and career-ready through mentorship, access, and opportunity. Named a Champion of Change by The White House, Delores...
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Calabasas Confidential Kimora Lewis On Friendship Fallouts, Djing & Building Her Own Empire
What happens when you grow up in Calabasas, attend Sierra Canyon, and suddenly find your real-life friendships, relationships, and personal growth playing out on Netflix? In this episode of Baddie Besties, Samira and Alyssa sit down with Calabasas Confidential star Kimora Lewis for one of her…
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After After Sun: Love Island USA (Cast, Crashouts & Hot Takes, Episode 1-2)
The villa is already serving drama, questionable decisions, and relationship chaos… and we're breaking it all down. This week on After After Sun, we're discussing: Our take on every islander so far The explosive Beatriz vs. Melanie confrontation If Melanie crossed a line with KC and Aniya Sean's...
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From Love Island USA To Beyond The Villa, Clarke Carraway Tells All
What happens when the “Casa Amor girl” becomes one of the most talked about women from the season? In this episode of Baddie Besties, Samira and Alyssa sit down with Clarke Carraway for one of her most honest conversations yet about navigating reality TV fame, finding love after the villa, and...
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From Perfect Match To Married In 4 Months?! Marissa George Tells All
Marissa George joins Baddie Besties for her most honest conversation yet following the finale of Perfect Match and the breaking news that she secretly got married just four months after filming wrapped. From her connection with DeMari Davis to the internet questioning her intentions, Marissa…
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Hey Barbie: Sandra Lajoie Walking by Faith Not by Sight | Media Executive
Welcome to another powerful episode of our Hey Barbie series, where we spotlight barrier-breaking women who embody resilience, purpose, and faith. In this episode, we sit down with Sandra Lajoie, media executive, author, and advocate whose journey from Haiti to Hollywood is a living testament to...
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Hey Barbie: Shamea Morton on Friendship Evolution, RHOA Pressure & Stepping Into Her Own Spotlight
Consider this your group chat turned therapy session with the girls who are figuring life out in real time. Today’s guest is a dancer, actress, radio host, entrepreneur, philanthropist and now one of the breakout stars of this season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. You may know her from Bravo,...
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Hey Barbie: Candiace Dillard Bassett on RHOP, Her Life Journey, The Traitors & Choosing Peace
Candiace Dillard Bassett, singer, actress, former Miss United States, and one of the most talked-about stars from The Real Housewives of Potomac joins Baddie Besties for an unfiltered conversation about fame, identity, motherhood, music, and what it really means to own your voice…
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$1 MILLION LIES EXPOSED: Umeko Peterson & Kate Ellis (Million Dollar Secret) Reveal What REALLY Happened At The Stag
Umeko Peterson and Kat Ellis from Million Dollar Secret are finally breaking down what REALLY happened inside The Stag… and let’s just say, the internet has a lot to say. From secret missions and alliances to betrayals that changed the game, we’re getting the full story behind one of Netflix’s…
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THE ‘BIG THREE’ SPEAK OUT: Temptation Island Girls EXPOSE What Really Happened
The “Big Three” from Temptation Island are finally telling THEIR side… and let’s just say, the internet got a lot wrong. From their first night walking into the villa, to their friendships with Mikey, to the moments that didn’t make it on screen… we’re getting the full story. Were they really...
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Sydney McGregor Breaks Her Silence: What REALLY Happened with Mikey & Xavier on Temptation Island
Sydney McGregor is finally telling her FULL side of the story after Temptation Island Season 2… and nothing is off limits. From her relationship with Mikey, to the viral bonfire moment that changed everything, to why she ultimately chose Xavier… we’re breaking it ALL down. Did she cheat… or was…
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Weekly Digest: Ciara Miller, Beyond the Villa, Temptation Island, WNBA Pay, Emma Grede’s 3-Hour Mom, & the Alix vs Alex Drama
Hey besties! Let's get into our weekly digest... this one gets messy fast. We’re getting into friendship, loyalty, and what really happens when your ex and your bestie start moving weird. Ciara Miller’s Glamour interview has everyone talking, including us! Over on Temptation Island, we're talking...
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"I’m Abstinent,” Vanelle (Netflix Age of Attraction) clears the air on all things Jorge, Celibacy & Dating Post-Show
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…
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Hey Barbie: Governor Maura Healey & First Lady Joanna Lydgate – Power, Partnership & Breaking Barriers
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....
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“Was I Actually Clingy?” Leah Nicole (Netflix's Age of Attraction) Finally Tells Her Side
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…
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Ashley Carpenter Love is Blind Season 10 Ohio Breaks Her Silence
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…
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Hey Barbie: The Truth About Growing Up In the SpotLight (feat. Azzy Milan)
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...
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Black History, But Make It Baddie
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…
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Hey Barbie: Miss USA 2025 Tells All - Crowns, Confidence & Competing at Miss Universe
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...
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Cupid’s Chaos: A Valentine’s & Galentine’s Sleepover Special
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...
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Girl 2 Girl: What Not To Do In 2026
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…
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Hey Barbie: If We Can Build It, So Can You
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…
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Ear To The Streets
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. Follow our socials and tag us!! Baddie...
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New Year’s 2025 EXPOSED: Celebrity Drama, Hookups & Messy Predictions
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...
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The Christmas Episode You Never Knew You Needed | Baddie Besties Holiday Edition + Can I Vibe With Y’all
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...
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Dear Besties: We Might Get Cancelled for This (Part Two)
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....
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Dear Besties: We Might Get Cancelled for This
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,...
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A Thanksgiving Special: Blessings, Men's Mental Health & Embarrassing Boyfriends
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…
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Baddie Besties On The Road: Building a Beauty Empire, One Nail at a Time with Nayline Carrion
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...
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Hey Barbie: Guerdy Abraira on From Trauma to Trophies, Turning Pain Into Power
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...
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Hey Barbie: The Bachelor Winner, Juliana Pasquarosa on Finding Love, and Family's Perspective with Sister Dominique
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...
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Hey Barbie: But Make It Haunted with Sydney Jo, TikTok star behind The Group Chat
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…
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The Butterfly Tour: Taryn Delanie Smith on Authenticity, Friendship & Building Community
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...
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The Butterfly Tour: Booked, Blessed & Becoming with Olandria Carthen
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...
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Glow Up or Mess Up: Fall Edition- Adulting, Hustle and Self-Worth in Your 20s
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...
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Locker Room Edition: The Hot Seat
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?...
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Love, Lies & Lip Service: The Ultimate Relationship Game Show
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
Alyssa Silva and Samira Francois
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Baddie Besties currently has 110 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Baddie Besties about?
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...
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Baddie Besties is created and hosted by Alyssa Silva and Samira Francois.
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