Oh Hey Best Fren

After 21 years of sisterhood, laughter, lessons, and leveling up, Vernika and Monique are closing out the season of Oh Hey Best Fren with a tribute to the kind of friendship that feels like family. In this best-of episode, they revisit unforgettable moments that define what ride-or-die really looks like—through every baby, breakup, glow-up, and growing pain. From navigating relationships without l...

This week on Oh Hey Best Fren, Monique and Vernika are getting real real about knowing your worth, breaking toxic patterns, and not settling for the bare minimum—whether it’s in your job, your relationship, or your own damn self-esteem. From learning how to stop selling yourself short to navigating healing after trauma, the besties dive into those honest, hard conversations that most people are to...

Whew! This one is for the grown folks. In this bold, honest, and hilarious sit-down, the girls are pulling back the curtain on what sex, dating, and relationships really look like in your 30s—and spoiler alert: it’s giving clarity, confidence, and zero tolerance for nonsense. They’re unpacking everything from why the 90-day rule might be outdated, to how your expectations and non-negotiables chang...

Not all friendships are meant to last—and that’s okay! Vernika and Monique get real about how life be life-ing, making some friendships stronger while others don’t stand a chance. Just because y’all were tight back in the day doesn’t mean it’s forever—and honestly, that’s just how the game goes. They break down the squad lineup—your ride-or-dies, work besties, and the turn-up crew—and why keeping...

"You Hate Me?!" Let’s talk about jealousy—because we’ve all been there. Scrolling through social media, side-eyeing that vacation pic, and feeling some type of way. But the real question is: what happens next? Vernika and Monique break down the difference between jealousy and envy—one’s a quick emotion, the other runs deep and gets real messy. And let’s be honest, it's been out here ending friends...

Some things should go without saying, but here we are still having to remind people. Vernika and Monique are clocking the violations in this episode—breaking down why the girl code still matters, how social media and celebrity drama have people acting brand new, and why some so-called friends will suddenly claim “we were never that close” the second they slide into your ex’s DMs.   They get into t...

Not all friendships are made equal—we’re here to break it down! In this episode, Vernika and Monique call out to the real ones and weed out the roster fillers. They get honest about who actually deserves a spot in your inner circle. Who’s your 3 AM emergency call? Who’s the low-maintenance but always-loyal bestie? Not everyone makes the A-list. Some friends are just brunch buddies or once-a-month...

Vernika and Monique are calling out the biggest double standards in friendships vs. relationships—why do we let men fumble the bag 47 times, but one mistake from our bestie and she’s canceled?! They dive into the cycle of "relationship grace" and why intimacy can make it easier to forgive a man—but somehow, our homegirl gets zero room for error. What are the real rules of loyalty when it comes to...

“End or Evolve?” Not every friendship is built to last, but how do you know when it’s time to walk away? In this episode of Oh Hey Best Fren, Vernika and Monique get real about the difficult decisions when dealing at the fine line between salvaging a connection and accepting that some relationships are just done. What ARE the red flags you need to look out for? From constant negativity and gossip...

In today’s world, friendship isn’t just about who you talk to on the daily, it’s also about who hypes you up. But is social media warping the way we define friendships? In this episode, Vernika and Monique get real, raw, and just a little petty about the blurred lines between true friends and social media acquaintances. They break down the fake love, the unspoken rules, and why not every "friend"...

In this episode, Vernika and Monique get into the delicate balance of the "friendship triangle"—you, your bestie, and your partner—and the challenges that come with maintaining all three connections. They get real about the unspoken rules and share their own experiences in navigating this tricky space. How much is too much to share? When does a partner become too involved in your friendships? How...

In this premiere episode of Hey Best Fren, Vernika and Monique reflect on their two-decade-long friendship, from their high school meeting to navigating life's highs and lows side by side. They dive into the power of open communication, the importance of steering away from jealousy, and celebrating one another’s achievements. The bestie duo also emphasizes how their contrasting personalities and s...

Welcome to Oh Hey Best Fren! Meet your hosts, Vernika and Monique—two besties who’ve been through it all, from complete strangers to inseparable sisters. This podcast is all about the real, raw, and sometimes ridiculous moments that define true friendship. From growing up together to drifting apart and finding their way back, they’re sharing every laugh, lesson, and life-changing experience along...