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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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

& of course, make sure to check out and follow our amazing guest ⁠Keyla⁠ and shop at ⁠Bogosplit⁠!!

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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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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Today on Hey Barbie, we sit down with Rajia Abdelaziz, the brilliant founder behind invisaWear — the company making personal safety powerful and fashionable. Rajia turned down a dream job at Google to follow her purpose, raised over $4 million when less than 2% of venture capital goes to women of color, and secured her spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Impact.  In this episode, we dig way deeper than her highlight reel — into the fears, sacrifices, and the boss moves she made when the odds were stacked against her. Get ready for some real talk, major gems, and life-changing advice for every woman with a dream.

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Welcome to the group chat! We’re bringing on Brittany Rodriguez to complete the original Boston College trio for the ultimate bestie reunion. From freshman-year chaos to post-grad glow-ups, we’re diving deep into the highs, heartbreaks, and healing that come with growing up—and growing together.

We’re talking origin stories, friendship breakups that hurt more than romantic ones, the loss of our senior year to COVID, and the real work it takes to keep your chosen family close in adulthood. Expect laughter, maybe a few tears, and definitely some tea 🍵.

Whether you’re in your bestie era or missing someone you’ve drifted from, this one’s for you—a love letter to girlhood, growth, and the group chats that never die.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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