Baddie Besties

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.

  1. MAY 8

    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 unapologetically. From pageantry and politics to reality TV and R&B, Candiace opens up about navigating public scrutiny, protecting her peace, and evolving from being “misunderstood” to fully stepping into her power. She shares what Howard University and working in the White House under Barack Obama taught her about discipline and ambition, the reality of being edited on television, and the emotional cost of always speaking your mind. We also get into: why she chose to step away from RHOPthe pressure of public perceptionmotherhood and her postpartum health scaresocial media backlash and boundariesher transition from Housewife to artisther new single “If Only”her upcoming album and stage projectsjoining The Traitorsand what life is looking like today in this next eraThis episode is for every woman. Stream Now!! Follow our socials and tag us!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baddie Besties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Silva⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & of course, make sure to check out and follow our amazing guest Candiace Dillard Bassett!! Stream her new single, "If Only," which interpolates Patti Labelle's classic song "If Only You Knew" and stay on the lookout for both Candiace's new album coming out this summer and her performance in the stage play "I've Cried the Blues" in New Haven, CT. And lastly, be sure to stream UNDOMESTICATED, Candiace's podcast co-hosted with NY Times bestselling author Michael Arceneaux!

    1h 28m

  2. MAY 2

    $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 most intense strategy competitions. Umeko was praised by fans as one of the strongest players of the season, executing her secret agendas flawlessly, building key alliances, and staying calm under pressure… until she was suddenly voted out. Kat played bold, high-risk, high-reward, making some of the biggest moves of the season, including the infamous clue lie that had the entire house questioning everything. In this episode, we get into: What it’s really like living inside The Stag Umeko’s “flawless” gameplay and secret missions Kat’s biggest risk and whether she regrets it The Nick showmance 👀 The vote that shocked viewers The Trophy Room chaos What the audience didn’t see And life after the show You don't wanna miss this tea! Stream now! Follow our socials and tag us!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baddie Besties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Silva⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & of course, make sure to check out and follow our amazing guests ⁠Umeko Peterson⁠ and ⁠Kat Ellis⁠ + tune into their full season of Million Dollar Secret season 2 on Netflix!!

    1h 47m

  3. APR 24

    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 “temptresses”… or just girls navigating a wild experience in real time? In this episode, we get into: Why they came on the show as singles What REALLY went down in the villa The truth about Mikey and the “three amigos” The tent rumors Friendship, loyalty, and boundaries Life after the show and what they learned Follow our socials and tag us!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baddie Besties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Silva⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & of course, make sure to check out and follow our amazing guests ⁠⁠⁠⁠Christelle⁠, ⁠Jesenia⁠, and ⁠India⁠ + tune into their full season of Temptation Island season 2 on Netflix!!

    59 min

  4. APR 23

    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 she already done? Was Mikey serious about her… or still stuck in his “hoe phase”? And what did we not see that made her walk away for good? In this episode, we get into EVERYTHING, including what viewers didn't see and the drama that occurred post show. Stream now! Follow our socials and tag us!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baddie Besties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Silva⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & of course, make sure to check out and follow our amazing guest ⁠Sydney McGregor and tune into her full season of Temptation Island season 2 on Netflix!!

    1h 1m

  5. APR 17

    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 who is/isn't off limits. The WNBA pay jump (hello 359% increase 👀) has us talking about women, money, and finally getting what’s deserved. The conversation around Khloé Kardashian & Lamar Odom has our jaws to the floor. On Beyond the Villa, loyalty vs neutrality is tested, we get into girl code, if Coco is being delusional or not... Internet drama is heating up with Alex Cooper vs Alix Earle and half of the internet is coming for Emma Grede’s “3-hour mom” take. CHILE... we are getting into all of it. You don't wanna miss this week's digest. Stream now! Follow our socials and tag us!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baddie Besties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Silva⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 28m

  6. APR 3

    "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 with her boundaries? Or was this just a major communication breakdown from the start? What really happened on the street that day? You name it, we're on it. Follow our socials and tag us!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baddie Besties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Silva⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & of course, make sure to check out and follow our amazing guest Vanelle !!

    1h 9m

  7. MAR 31

    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. Together, they represent a historic moment in leadership, love, and representation. From public service to personal partnership, they open up about what it means to lead with purpose, break barriers, and build a life rooted in impact. This episode celebrates Women’s History Month by highlighting leadership, resilience, and representation at the highest level, while honoring this Barbie for redefining power, partnership, and progress for the next generation. Follow our socials and tag us!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baddie Besties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Silva⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & of course, make sure to check out and follow our amazing guests Governor Maura Healey & First Lady Joanna Lydgate!!

    55 min

  8. MAR 27

    “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 why didn’t we see her family on screen? This episode dives into: Behind-the-scenes moments you DIDN’T see The truth about their relationship dynamic What really happened on Commitment Day And where Leah stands today Plus: we react to viral clips and internet opinions in real time 👀 Follow our socials and tag us!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baddie Besties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Silva⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Samira Francois⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & of course, make sure to check out and follow our amazing guest Leah Nicole !!

    1h 14m
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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 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.

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  • Creator
    Alyssa Silva and Samira Francois
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alyssa Silva and Samira Francois
  • Show Website
    Baddie Besties

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