Basically Besties

This week’s episode gets real. From awkward “side eye” moments in public to childhood bullying, fake friendships, and online hate, we’re talking about the judgment people project onto others — and how we’ve learned to protect our peace instead of feeding into the drama. Sometimes the best response is standing up for yourself… and sometimes it’s just hitting block. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

On this week's mini episode, one of our listeners' third eye chakra is off... The girls give advice on traveling to different places with your besties, trusting your gut, and making the most of girls trips. Listen in to find out what the girls think you should do when your friends have an unsafe travel plan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the girls kick things off with endless rain ruining swim plans, to painful neck injuries, to finding out people have been talking behind their backs. The conversation quickly turns into all things travel as they unpack their very different vacation personalities, upcoming trips across Europe and Japan, and the chaos that comes with nonstop flights and family holidays. They share hilario...

In this week's mini episode, we discuss first time drivers behind the wheel. With Deja practicing driving to get her license, the Besties have the green light to give their honest advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Basically Besties , the girls get into everything from travel chaos (including a missed connecting flight) to navigating unexpected internet backlash after posting something a little too relatable. On the business side, they break down what’s next for Sunny De, including an upcoming warehouse sale and why they’ve shifted to a more balanced launch schedule. They open up about building...

This week on Basically Besties , we’re joined by the Steman family and get into the different roles everyone plays in the family—who you go to for advice, who brings the humor, and how a mom becomes the emotional backbone not just for her kids, but for everyone in their orbit. But the conversation takes a serious turn when they share a life-altering family accident that changed everything. What st...

On this week's mini episode, we opened your DM about missing Coachella 2026. Feeling left out is the WORST, but Kat and her cousins tell you guys how to fight the FOMO and ways to remind yourself that you're that girl even if you didn't make it to the desert this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Basically Besties , the girls are recapping their Coachella trip! Kat’s cousins, Netty and Lyn, break down why they chose Coachella as their 40th birthday celebration and their honest thoughts on Justin Bieber’s headlining set. From sleepless nights and hours-long traffic just to get into the festival, to Camp Poosh, Revolve Fest, gifting suites, and the wild moment when North West re...

This week's mini episode dives deep into the emotional psyche of kids keeping secrets from their parents. Polina Marian offers insight on why kids do it and how we can help our children feel safe to tell us anything! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Basically Besties , Polina (aka @lifewithfivekids) opens up about her journey through early marriage, motherhood of five, and the pivotal experiences that reshaped her life—including a transformative trip to Nepal that led her to reevaluate everything she knew about relationships and ultimately choose divorce. She shares raw insights on emotional intelligence, communication, and what...

This week's mini episode goes out to the besties with boyfriend drama... Avani is deep in your DMs and gives her best advice (and red flags). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Basically Besties, special guest Avani Gregg sits down with the besties for one of the most honest and vulnerable conversations yet. Avani takes us back to the beginning, but it hasn’t all been highlight reels. She shares what it was really like being TikTok famous at such a young age and quietly battling public scrutiny as her career skyrocketed. Now, she’s steppi...

On this week's mini episode, Jonathan sits down with Kat and Deja to answer your confessions from the DMs. Listen in to hear his take on a hot topic... splitting the bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jonathan gets into what it really means to be a girl dad . From the moment of finding out you’re raising daughters to navigating the rollercoaster of the teenage years, this conversation is equal parts honest and heartfelt. Jonathan talks about the importance of communication, trust, and staying connected—even when it’s uncomfortable. And of course—we go there. Dating, boys, standards,...

In this week's mini episode, Jackson and Brooks give the besties advise on style. Is copying a bestie's style flattering or too much? Listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re joined by viral twin brothers, Jackson and Brooks Harvey. From their “telepathic” twin bond, wild childhood stories (including taking the fall for each other) to arguments sometimes turn into full-on wrestling matches, it’s all part of how siblings communicate and stay close. The boys talk about how posting casually brought them full-blown social media careers—and how that shift ha...

In this week's mini episode, our listener asks about living with super strict parents...Yikes. Kat and Deja give their best advice as a mom-daughter duo who are also built-in besties! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kat and Deja get real about sneaking out, late-night Ubers, spending habits, and the growing pains of being a teenage daughter with a bestie and mom wrapped up in one. They open up about how filming hair videos strengthened their relationship, why being an “open book” builds trust, and the lessons they’ve learned about dating, confidence, and communication. From embracing natural curls t...

In this listener advice episode, the girls dive into a MAJOR friendship red flag and one of the most controversial topics there is.... the GROUP CHAT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a chance meeting at a White Fox event to sharing rooms in the Bahamas, this episode dives deep into the long-distance friendship between two teens navigating life, social media, and growing up in completely different states. They open up about how their bond grew on a Bahamas trip, the early communication struggles and the instant trust they felt as two of the youngest girls sharing a room. T...

In this week's episode, Latisha pulls off the ultimate plot twist, the girls dive into what it’s really like living between LA and Australia, why Latisha loves feeling “small” and anonymous in LA, and dreams of chasing summer forever with homes in both countries. The girls also spiral into 2016 nostalgia like prime YouTube, the Musicaly era, and why that year just hit different. Would Latisha have...

Gabby McCarthy, night one bombshell of the latest Love Island , joins the podcast to dish on her whirlwind experience in the villa and the real-life lessons that followed. From shocking behind-the-scenes truths about filming, producers, and "trauma bonds," to navigating unwanted attention and online backlash, Gabby gets candid on everything. Listen in on her journey of healing, how Love Island res...

Kat sits down with Angelo and Lexi (her first guests in America!!!) and talk moving from Australia, starting their social media careers, and adjusting to life in the U.S. They cover all the cultural shocks (yes, the food!), and recap the highs, lows, and lessons of chasing opportunities abroad. Angelo and Lexy miss THIS the most about home and their goals for the future in America... Hosted on Aca...

Besties, Deja turns 15!!!!! From birthday surprises on a Royal Caribbean cruise to adventures in the Bahamas, she’s reflecting on growing up, friendships, and chasing BIG goals, like abs by summer, Sunny Day expansion, and even a BILLBOARD?! This milestone episode also covers parenting worries and the joys of watching her “chill” teen blossom! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

From a last-minute safari invite in South Africa, to moving an entire family across the world, to a “romantic” getaway that involved a hole-in-the-ground toilet and a strict no-meat policy - we’re unpacking our biggest highs, hardest lessons, and most cringe moments of the year. Plus, what we’re bringing and absolutely NOT bringing into 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...