Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz

This week on Pretty Basic, Alisha is back with a solo episode full of life updates, dating app stories, ADHD spirals, and late-night thoughts about literally everything. She opens up about overcoming social anxiety, feeling more confident in her 30s, dating with intention, and the small relationship things she can’t wait for someday.Plus, she shares her thoughts on Devil Wears Prada 2, Euphoria, BookTok obsessions, journaling, lucid dreaming, and the piece of advice that completely changed her perspective on life. And of course… there’s a Momo Bunny unboxing if you wait until the end! 💌Sponsors:TRU FRU: Find Tru Fru now in the freezer aisle at your local grocery store!NUULY: Just go to nuuly.com and enter the code prettybasic at sign up to get $28 off your first month.MALIBU: Get Ready with Malibu Pink! Find Malibu Pink at a retailer near you. Must be 21 or older to purchase. Please drink responsibly. For additional information, visit Malibu.com and follow @MalibuDrinksUS on IG, or @Maliburum on TikTok.COTTON: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 8 is here—and Pretty Basic is entering a new era.Things might look a little different around here 👀 During our break, we worked hard to build a new, improved, and more grown PB set—and in this episode, we’re spilling all the behind-the-scenes tea on how it came together.We’re also catching up on life lately (it’s been a loooonggg time). From what Alisha’s investing in this year (and no, not just the new set 😉) to Remi’s life updates—plus all the same PB banter you know and love.As always, this space is about being human, staying informed, and showing up for each other. We’re also sharing human rights + ICE resources below for anyone who needs them.Resources:https://www.chirla.org/http://jayapal.house.gov/know-your-rightshttps://www.immigrantsarela.com/knowyourrightshttps://oia.lacounty.gov/kyr/Welcome to Season 8. We love you. 💛Sponsors:A24: Zendaya & Robert Pattinson star in a24's film the drama - you can see the trailer now and catch the movie in theaters on April 3rd.SKIMS: Shop our favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com/prettybasic.TAYLOR FARMS: grab a Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kit and get your salad together.O POSITIV: Take proactive care of your health and head to OPositiv.com/PRETTYBASIC or enter PRETTYBASIC at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ho, ho, ho 🎄✨ it’s a Pretty Basic Christmas episode, and we’re getting cozy, reflective, and just a wee unhinged.Alisha talks about getting older, the new health routines she’s been leaning into—from acupuncture to Chinese teas—and what’s actually been working for her lately. Then it’s time for a full holiday favorites rundown: the cameras and beauty products we loved this year, what TikTok made us buy that was actually worth the hype, our favorite finds under $10, and the one item we’d repurchase instantly if we somehow lost it tomorrow.We also get into the pieces of clothing we reach for over and over again, our favorite shows, movies, books, TikTokers, and YouTubers of the year—and of course, an iconic story about a kid who knew exactly what she wanted and memorized her parents’ credit card number to get it. Light a candle, grab a glass of hot cocoa, and hang with us as we wrap up the holiday season! Sponsors:GOOGLE SHOPPING: #sponsored See how clothes from your favorite brands look on you before you buy by visiting g.co/shop/tryonSKIMS: Shop our favorite pajamas at SKIMS.com and if you’re looking for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list - the SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at SKIMS.com.FACEBOOK: Let's reconnect this holiday season with Facebook.Product Links: Brown Good American Trousers: https://rvlv.me/r4vb6iMaison Margiela Balet Flats: https://bit.ly/4988X2YAlisha's Vlog Camera: https://amzn.to/3YdxcrgDJI Mini Mic: https://amzn.to/4hzUHCPMoon Boot: https://bit.ly/4p9CFurKiss Lashes - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0861994QW?linkCode=sl2&tag=onamzremiacru-20&creativeASIN=B0861994QW&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1KGHZG08AB3GK&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin&th=1Let's Get Cooking: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lets-Get-Cooking/Remi-Cruz-Parsons/9781668066836See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Pretty Basic, we are joined by the ICONIC Mel Robbins — best-selling author, motivational powerhouse, and host of one of the top (and we mean TOP) podcasts in the world.Mel breaks down what the Let Them Theory actually is, how to use it, and how your perception of control might actually be ruling your life. She dives into the million little things you don’t need to hold onto, the daily habits that transform your energy, and the single most valuable insight you NEED to know to become the best version of you.And by the end… you’ll understand exactly why you (and your mother) really need to read this book!The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins - https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/Follow Mel:https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@melrobbins/videosSponsors::CHASE: Head to Chase.com/holidayscams for tips, tools, and resources to help keep your finances safe.THE REALREAL: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/basicCASAMIGOS: Sign up for Casamigos email updates to join the House of Friends, get hosting inspiration, and enjoy $5 off your first Casamigos order on TheBar.com. Just head to Casamigos.com to sign up to join the House of Friends and get $5 off your first Casamigos order on TheBar.com this hollday.SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/basicGOOGLE SHOPPING: #sponsored Shop the 100 products that made our year by visiting g.co/shop/holiday100FACEBOOK: Let's reconnect this holiday season with Facebook.SQUARE: Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/prettybasicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are BACK with Cal for Part 2 of the honeymoon extravaganza — and this week, Remi and Cal take us through their Korean adventures: from Remi fully fangirling over a pop star on their flight to tracking down the legendary street-market vendor Cal discovered years ago on YouTube.Cal shares his absolute dream day at a Korean head spa, finally reveals his color analysis results, and dives into the newest trend: body analysis.We get into Korean mall culture, why Baskin Robbins is elite in Seoul and all the Korean-owned brands they fell in love with. Then Remi and Cal hop on a bullet train to Pocheon, where they ultimately discover… their new favorite Korean city?!Plus: why Remi’s taking progesterone, Alisha calling in from Tokyo with her own travel tea, and of course — their must-try Korean BBQ spot. Sponsors: GOOGLE SHOPPING: #sponsored Shop the 100 products that made our year by visiting g.co/shop/holiday100CHASE: Head to Chase.com/holidayscams for tips, tools, and resources to help keep yourfinances safe.SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/basicCOTTON: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.comFACEBOOK: Let's reconnect this holiday season with Facebook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, addiction, and heavy mental health topics. Please listen with care or feel free to skip if these topics are triggering for you. This week’s guest is a Pretty Basic legend in her own right — Alisha’s mom, Chris! From being told “girls don’t play drums” to booking professional gigs at 15, she’s been proving people wrong since day one. Chris opens up about being adopted and the powerful phrase she’s lived by: “I was selected, not expected.” We get into it all — nature vs. nurture, panic attacks, faith, and the journey that made Mama Marie the powerhouse she is today.This episode is full of those “ohhh that’s where Alisha gets it from” moments. Stay till the end to hear the rockstar Momma Marie in action— with clips of her jamming on the drums.Sponsors: VIVRELLE: Go to vivrelle.com and apply for a membership today using code PRETTYBASIC for your first month of membership FREE - the code will also allow you to skip the Vivrelle waitlist.SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/basic.CASAMIGOS: Head to tinyurl.com/margsandmargs for your own Casamigos Margs & Margs Pairing Guide todayTHE REALREAL: -- Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/basicCOLUMBIA: Head to columbia.com to get your hands on an Amaze Puff jacket—they’re tough on cold, soft on you.FACEBOOK: Let's reconnect this holiday season with Facebook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we’re joined by the one and only Thuy 🤍 (and today is her birthday!)We get real about everything — from growing up Vietnamese in the Bay Area, navigating family expectations, and learning to be proud of who you are… to becoming the first Vietnamese solo artist to perform at Coachella (!!)We talk about:The rumors that started at Remi's bacheloretteCultural pressures + wanting to make your parents proudFinding confidence when you don’t feel “good enough”That Coachella moment people still talk aboutAnd the very important story of the swallowed tooth gemThis is one of those heart-hug, laugh-til-you-cry, feels-like-family episodes.So grab a matcha and come hang with us! 💗Follow ThuyInstagram: https://instagram.com/thuymusicTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thuymusicYouTube: https://lnk.thuymusic.com/subscribeYTWebsite: https://www.thuymusic.com/Stream ThuySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3R80OE4RViOWbnuvqh0j8aApple Music: https://music.apple.com/mm/artist/th%E1%BB%A7y/935348123Sponsors:VIVRELLE: Go to https://www.vivrelle.com and apply for a membership today using code PRETTYBASIC for your first month of membership FREE - the code will also allow you to skip the Vivrelle waitlist.OSEA: Get healthy, glowing skin for summer with clean, vegan skin and body care from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code PRETTYBASIC at https://OSEAMalibu.com You’ll get free samples with every order, and free shipping on orders over $50.FACEBOOK: Let's reconnect this holiday season with Facebook.CASAMIGOS: Just head to https://tinyurl.com/margsandmargs for your own Casamigos Margs & Margs Pairing Guide todayCOLUMBIA: Head to https://columbia.com to get your hands on an Amaze Puff jacket—they’re tough on cold, soft on you.CUROLOGY: Curology is giving Pretty Basic listeners a special link to try DayPrimeRx for FREE when you subscribe, just pay $5.45 shipping and handling! To claim this offer, go to https://curology.com/prettybasic to take Curology’s skin quiz! In just a few minutes, you’ll share your current skin concerns and a few photos with a Curology dermatology provider who will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique skin goals. This will include DayPrimeRx if it’s right for your unique skin! Go to https://curology.com/prettybasic to get your first bottle of DayPrimeRx for FREE when you subscribe, all you need to pay is $5.45 shipping and handling. Restrictions apply. See website for full details and important safety information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.