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Oh Hey Best Fren12: What Real Sisterhood Looks Like in 2025After 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 losing the bond, to celebrating each other's wins (no jealousy allowed), and holding each other accountable with love, this episode is a masterclass in showing up and staying down. Whether you’re building your...2025-05-1313 minOh Hey Best Fren11: Know Your Worth: The Healing Journey AheadThis 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 too scared to say out loud.
They’re giving props to the new generation for flipping the script—quitting jobs that don’t serve them, choosing purpose over paycheck, and creating their own lanes unap...2025-05-0633 minOh Hey Best Fren10: The New Rules: Sex & Dating in Your 30Whew! 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 They’re unpacking everything from why the 90-day rule might be outdated, to how your expectations and non-negotiables change as you evolve. This convo dives deep into emotional maturity, communication in and out the bedroom, and why “doing the work” isn’t just therapy talk—it’s real life when yo...2025-04-291h 04Oh Hey Best Fren9: Different Types of Friends: The Real Deal on Your CircleNot 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 boundaries in check is a must. Mixing personal and professional friendships? Risky. Outgrowing people? A hard but necessary m...2025-04-2251 minOh Hey Best Fren8: The Green-Eyed Monster: Owning & Shifting Our Jealousy"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 friendships. It starts with a little side-eye, turns into low-key shade, and before you know it, your so-called bestie is acting funny every time you win. Soc...2025-04-151h 02Oh Hey Best Fren7: Girl Code Violation: How Did Your BFF Become Competition?!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 the messy truth about besties who pull the “oops, my bad” when caught creeping, why dating your homegirl’s ex should be off limits, and how the internet...2025-04-081h 01Oh Hey Best Fren6: A-List vs. D-List Friends: Some People Gotta GoNot 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 check-ins. And let’s be real—do D-list friends even count, or are they just acquaintances with VIP delusions?Vernika and...2025-04-0135 minOh Hey Best Fren5: Why We Give Him 5 Chances & Her None?!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 balancing love and friendship?With hilarious real-life scenarios, messy confessions, and unfiltered takes—they check their own biases...2025-03-2532 minOh Hey Best Fren4: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Friendship Red Flags You Can't Ignore“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 to one-sided support and drama-filled interactions. Some friendships fade naturally, while others require a tough conversation or a firm boundary....2025-03-1849 minOh Hey Best Fren3: Love You, Mean It? Social Media vs RealityIn 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" is really rooting for you. Unpacking the rules of modern friendships and spilling their own tea, tune in as your Best Frens...2025-03-1144 minOh Hey Best Fren2: Are You Neglecting Your Best Friend for Your Relationship?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 do you juggle time between your partner and your friends without making anyone feel neglected?Whether you're in a relationship, single, or somewhere in b...2025-03-0439 minOh Hey Best Fren1: Hey Best Fren! Meet Vernika & Monique, Your New BestiesIn 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 steadfast support for each other have solidified their bond through the years, even during times of distance and major life transitions.Tune in as Vernika and Monique share th...2025-02-2550 minOh Hey Best FrenMeet Vernika & Monique, Your New BestiesWelcome 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 the way.Expect unfiltered conversations, personal reflections, and plenty of hilarious and heartwarming moments that every best friend can relate to. Wh...2025-02-2002 min