The Six Besties Theory with Hello Hayes

Chelsea Devantez is a TV writer, the author of the new memoir “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This,” and the host of the podcast “Glorious Trash.” She joins Simone and Danielle to dive into the juiciest pop culture moments of the week, from dissecting the latest Bennifer gossip, to questioning Ed Sheeran's alleged phone-free lifestyle. They also explore Rihanna's potential return to the studio, and the exciting news about a Broadway musical based on Dolly Parton's life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From her tenure on both “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” Hannah Brown was thrown into the reality TV world of love and relationships. Was it real? And what did she learn about love on and off the camera? Since her stint on the shows, she has made her debut as a romance novelist. She came on the show to talk about what love is — and what it isn’t. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From her iconic role as Ashley Banks in "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" to her advocacy work supporting maternal health through her baby quilt company, Baby Yams, the multi-talented Tatyana Ali shares her journey as a child star, activist, and entrepreneur. Get ready for laughs, insights, and a trip down memory lane with one of the most beloved stars of the ’90s. Plus, we celebrate Josephine Michalak, the world record holder for most units of blood donated in a lifetime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Kish shares the wisdom she’s gained from a career as a chef, from winning  “Top Chef,” and now as host of “Top Chef.” She’s pulled some gems from the agony and the ecstasy of working in professional kitchens — and of course, she’s got some good culinary hot takes too. Plus, we’ll learn about her gummy bear tattoo, and we’ll get some wisdom about leadership — and pizza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori Dunlap saved $100,000 by the age of 25. After that, she quit her corporate job to start her own company and teach other women everything she had learned about investing and financial literacy. Today, Tori is the bestselling author of “Financial Feminist,” and her company Her First 100k is on track to generate $5 million in revenue this year. She came on the show to talk about tangible strategies for building wealth and why her motto is “Fight the Patriarchy. Get Rich.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For flirting coach Benjamin Camras, flirting isn’t just about being charming and extroverted — it’s about genuine, thoughtful connection. Online or IRL, romantic or platonic, he lays out how to unleash your inner flirt and cultivate meaningful connections in any situation. So whether you're single and ready to mingle or happily coupled up, he has some advice for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2008, Queen Harrison Claye became the youngest member of the US Track and Field Team to compete at the Olympic Games in Beijing. Later this month she’s participating in the Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon to qualify for Paris 2024. Queen joined us on the show to talk about empowering female athletes, the mental prep that goes into training, and becoming the co-founder of The Athletic Girls Club, which launches this month. She is also a host on AirBnb. This episode was made in partnership with Airbnb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To follow her dreams, Kathleen Griffith first had to blow up her life. She’s an award-winning business strategist, entrepreneur, and the author of “Build Like a Woman: The Blueprint for Creating a Business and Life You Love.” From overcoming doubt to finding the courage to pursue your passion, Kathleen discusses the importance of taking the first step towards creating a meaningful life and gives actionable advice to that end. Plus, the Reese’s Book Club pick for June is “The Unwedding” by Ally Condie. We’ll have her on later this month, so send in your questions to [email protected]!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even in 2024, menopause is a taboo subject. But lately, women like Halle Berry, Jennifer Anniston, Drew Barrymore, and Gabrielle Union are speaking out. We join the conversation with Dr. Jennifer Ashton to answer all of your menopause questions: from first symptoms, to libido, to muscle building as you age. Dr. Ashton is a double board certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology. She recently stepped down as ABC's chief medical correspondent to launch her own wellness company called Ajenda, which focuses on women’s health and wellness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity stylist Karla Welch has dressed the world’s biggest stars including Tracee Ellis Ross, America Ferrera, Olivia Wilde, and Justin Bieber, but the greatest accomplishment of her life may just be her work to fight period poverty. Period poverty – defined as a lack of access to menstrual products or education – affects millions of people who menstruate every day. As the co-founder and CEO of The Period Company, Karla built a mission-driven business that makes affordable, long-lasting period underwear more accessible to everyone, both in the United States and globally. Karla sits down with us to spread the message and show how you can get involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.