The Bestie Edit

Alyssa Renn and Kendra Hulkonen
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Join lifelong and long distance besties, Alyssa and Kendra, who refuse to let distance keep them apart. From casual life updates to honest conversations, they navigate all topics with authenticity—and definitely no small talk. Tune in for some laughs, advice, and everything in between. Grab your headphones and a cozy drink, and get ready to feel like you're part of the convo! New episodes every Tuesday.

  1. 02/18/2025

    WE CAN'T SWIM (travel stories + tips)

    In the newest episode of The Bestie Edit, Alyssa is back home from the beautiful Puerto Rico and she’s ready to spill all of her best travel tips—from booking round flights for $100, packing hacks, and what not to do when you’re snorkeling lol. The girls also catch up on all things Grammys, the halftime show, house plans, ocean trauma (yes, it’s a thing!), and more. Tune in for a fun, all-over-the-map convo with your besties! LOVE YA! Join the conversation: We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on our Instagram or leave a comment below. Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more listeners. Follow us: The Bestie Edit |⁠⁠ @thebestieedit⁠⁠ Kendra | ⁠⁠@harborandpine⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@kendrahulkonen⁠⁠ Alyssa | ⁠⁠@rennfinds⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@alyssajeanrenn⁠⁠

    1h 4m

  2. 02/04/2025

    THIS SHOULD BE BANNED

    If we’re banning things this year, we’ve got a few nominations. In today’s episode, Alyssa and Kendra go through their lists of things they think should actually be banned instead of TikTok. Some are lighthearted, some are long overdue, but all of them? Necessary. Let’s get into it!  What would you ban in 2025? Drop your hot takes in the comments! Join the conversation: We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on our Instagram or leave a comment below. Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more listeners. Follow us: The Bestie Edit |⁠⁠ @thebestieedit⁠⁠ Kendra | ⁠⁠@harborandpine⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@kendrahulkonen⁠⁠ Alyssa | ⁠⁠@rennfinds⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@alyssajeanrenn⁠⁠

    48 min

  3. 01/21/2025

    THE HUSBANDS VS. THE INTERNET

    This week on the Bestie Edit, the boys are back in town! The girls are joined by their husbands, Jason (aka Daddy H) and Jordan (aka A-hubbs). The guys are in the hot seat once again but this time, we’re testing their knowledge of internet slang. Get ready for an unfiltered and hilarious episode as the boys try to figure out the meaning of popular social media lingo like rizz, face card, let ‘em cook, and more! Tune in to find out if they ate... and left no crumbs ;) See you in two Tuesdays, love ya! Join the conversation: We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on our Instagram or leave a comment below. Follow & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the pod and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more listeners. Follow us: The Bestie Edit |⁠⁠ @thebestieedit⁠⁠ Kendra | ⁠⁠@harborandpine⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@kendrahulkonen⁠⁠ Alyssa | ⁠⁠@rennfinds⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@alyssajeanrenn⁠⁠

    1h 2m

  4. 01/07/2025

    our 2025 ins + outs

    Happy New Year, besties! Join Alyssa and Kendra as they recap what they’ve been up to lately, share stories from their Christmas season, as well as a fun activity that has them feeling excited and ready for the year ahead. They’re also spilling their “Ins and Outs" of 2025 — the trends, habits, and vibes they’re embracing (and leaving behind) as we head into a new year. As always, you can expect plenty of laughs, heartfelt thoughts, and a whole lot of inspo to help you make 2025 your year. Grab your headphones, your planner, and your favorite beverage and tune in for a fun and inspiring start to the year!!  Talk to you next Tuesday, love ya! Join the conversation: We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on our Instagram or leave a comment below. Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more listeners. Follow us on Instagram: The Bestie Edit |⁠⁠ @thebestieedit⁠⁠ Kendra | ⁠⁠@harborandpine⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@kendrahulkonen⁠⁠ Alyssa | ⁠⁠@rennfinds⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@alyssajeanrenn⁠⁠

    54 min

  5. 12/10/2024

    CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS: SLEIGH OR NAY?

    For the final episode of the year, the girls are debriefing Christmas traditions and deeming if they are a *SLEIGH*… orrr a nay. Get it? ;) They chat about their week including more thoughts on Wicked, broadway shows, their current and recent reads, TikTok frustrations, and more! Tune in for a fun and cozy season finale. And with that, the 2024 season of The Bestie Edit comes to an end. Talk to you NEXT YEAR, love ya!! Join the conversation: We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on our Instagram or leave a comment below. Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more listeners. Follow us: The Bestie Edit |⁠⁠ @thebestieedit⁠⁠ Kendra | ⁠⁠@harborandpine⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@kendrahulkonen⁠⁠ Alyssa | ⁠⁠@rennfinds⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@alyssajeanrenn⁠⁠

    48 min

  6. 12/03/2024

    The gift of adoption

    Curious about foster care or adoption? In this episode, Kendra answers listener questions, offering a peek into the joys, struggles, and realities of both. A must-listen for anyone considering foster care, adoption, or simply curious about how it all works! Listen to the full adoption story on Kendra’s instagram highlights labeled ‘Our Adoption’: part one and two here, if you missed it. Talk to you next Tuesday, love ya! Join the conversation: We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on our Instagram or leave a comment below. Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more listeners. Follow us: The Bestie Edit |⁠⁠ @thebestieedit⁠⁠ Kendra | ⁠⁠@harborandpine⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@kendrahulkonen⁠⁠ Alyssa | ⁠⁠@rennfinds⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@alyssajeanrenn⁠⁠

    42 min

  7. 11/26/2024

    OUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!

    On today’s episode of The Bestie Edit, Alyssa and Kendra take the guesswork out of holiday gifting. They’ve rounded up ideas for everyone on your list, from the style girlies, practical picks for parents, the homebodies, and even ideas for the hardest-to-shop-for—with a mix of options from budget-friendly to boujie, there’s something for everyone! Everything mentioned is linked below! Happy Shopping!! GIFT GUIDE LINKS: For the Style Girlie: Budget: Initial Bubble Necklace Mid-range: ⁠Gap CashSoft Cable Knit Sweater & Sweater Pants High-end: ⁠Aura Design Timeless Tote or Oversized Tote Splurge: ⁠Created Colorful Virtual Color Analysis For the Home: Budget: ⁠Large Popcorn Bowl⁠ Mid-range: ⁠Vintage Bookshelf Board Games⁠ High-end: ⁠Coffee Table Photo Album⁠ Splurge: ⁠Petite Keep Box⁠ For Experiences: No products to link, you’ll just have to listen ;) For the Parents:  Budget: ⁠Ceramic Oil Bottles⁠ Mid-range:  ⁠iMemories⁠ High-end: ⁠Ooni Pizza Oven⁠ For the Hard to Buy for: Budget: Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment Mid-range: ⁠Skims Fits Everybody T-Shirt or Bombas Sunday Slippers High-end: ⁠Fujifilm Instax Smartphone Printer Splurge: ⁠Bose QuietComfort Headphones, AirPods Pro 2, or AirPods Max Stocking Stuffers: Budget: ⁠Picture Frame Ornament⁠ Mid-range: ⁠Rhode Lip Balm + Blush Combo⁠ High-end: ⁠Pura Diffuser + Scents⁠ Splurge: ⁠Aura Ring⁠  For the Guys: Budget: Battery Daddy Mid range: ⁠Abercrombie Essential Tees⁠ High end: Blundstone Men’s Classic Chelsea Boots Splurge: ⁠Blackstone Grill⁠ Talk to you next Tuesday, love ya! Join the conversation: We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on our Instagram or leave a comment below. Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more listeners. Follow us: The Bestie Edit |⁠⁠⁠ @thebestieedit⁠⁠⁠ Kendra | ⁠⁠⁠@harborandpine⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@kendrahulkonen⁠⁠⁠ Alyssa | ⁠⁠⁠@rennfinds⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@alyssajeanrenn⁠⁠

    1h 11m

  8. 11/12/2024

    30 THINGS IN 30 YEARS

    It’s birthday week at the Bestie Edit! Join Alyssa and Kendra today as they celebrate turning a year older and (a little) wiser this week, as they share 30 things they’ve learned in the past 30 years—they reflect on the wisdom they've gained and share the advice they wish they'd known sooner. Whether it's tips for self-care, personal growth, or relationship insights, this episode is full of gems that anyone can learn from, whether you're in your teens, twenties, thirties, or just trying to navigate life with a little more grace, this episode will have you nodding along and reflecting on your own journey. Get ready for a fun, honest, and heartfelt conversation about growth, self-discovery, and everything in between. Talk to you next Tuesday, love ya! Join the conversation: We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on our Instagram or leave a comment below. Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review! Your support helps us reach more listeners. Follow us: The Bestie Edit |⁠⁠ @thebestieedit⁠⁠ Kendra | ⁠⁠@harborandpine⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@kendrahulkonen⁠⁠ Alyssa | ⁠⁠@rennfinds⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@alyssajeanrenn⁠⁠

    43 min
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Join lifelong and long distance besties, Alyssa and Kendra, who refuse to let distance keep them apart. From casual life updates to honest conversations, they navigate all topics with authenticity—and definitely no small talk. Tune in for some laughs, advice, and everything in between. Grab your headphones and a cozy drink, and get ready to feel like you're part of the convo! New episodes every Tuesday.

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  • Creator
    Alyssa Renn and Kendra Hulkonen
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alyssa Renn and Kendra Hulkonen
  • Show Website
    The Bestie Edit