Are We Codependent or Just Really Close?

Welcome to Big Sis Energy! We’re back and kicking things off with a deep dive into the influencer world, pulling back the curtain and giving you the real, unfiltered look at what goes on behind the feed.In this episode, we’re letting you in on everything influencers don’t usually share—how we turned a 2019 hobby into a full-time career, what the day-to-day actually looks like. From brand deal negotiations and platform strategy to what brands really look for, we’re giving you the insider scoop. Also answering your assumptions about “Influencers”, and what they are really like in person !Here’s what we’re spilling:• The real journey: How we became influencers and made it our full-time job• What a “day in the life” really looks like—from filming and editing to pitching and planning• The truth about brand deals, PR packages, and how much creators can actually earn• How to stay relevant in a fast-changing industry (and why you always need to pivot)• What nobody talks about: comparison, body image, and maintaining authenticity onlinePLUS, we answer listener questions in our Help a Sister Out segment where we offer real advice and share more behind-the-scenes stories.Whether you’re curious about becoming a creator, already in the game, or just want the real tea—this episode is packed with value, insights, and the kind of honesty you can only get from your Big Sisters.✨ Subscribe and join the sisterhood! Follow us on IG: @bigsisenergyy💌 Submit your questions for future episodes (anonymous or not!): [Submit Here]https://beacons.ai/bigsisenergyThis is the episode we wish existed when we started. Let’s get into it

Let’s talk fitness… On this episode of Big Sis Energy, we’re shifting the focus from aesthetic goals to athletic ones and unpacking why getting strong (physically and mentally) is the real flex!From navigating gym anxiety and toxic fitness trends to redefining what progress actually looks like, we’re talking about how to train for you—not for the highlight reel. Because spoiler: strength is sexy, sustainable, and way more empowering than fitting into someone else’s body goals.In this episode, we’ll talk about:• How our fitness goals have evolved over the years (and why that’s a good thing)• The pressure on women to train for looks over longevity, and why are women's body types trends???! • Our real thoughts on Pilates, cardio, weightlifting, and fitness trends blowing up online. And how we workout for what our body currently needs!• Gym anxiety, “no days off” culture, and breaking up with toxic workout mindsets• Celebrating wins like PRs, mental health boosts, and actually feeling good• How to stop comparing yourself in a world of social media and always looking “picture perfect”.Plus, we play a rapid-fire game of Keep It or Toss It: Fitness Edition and answer anonymous listener questions about comparison, gym confidence, and dealing with unsolicited body comments.💌 Submit questions anonymously or for a shoutout: Submit Here (featured during our HELP A SIS OUT segment)https://beacons.ai/bigsisenergy🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on IG: @bigsisenergyy💌 Submit questions anonymously: Submit Herehttps://beacons.ai/bigsisenergyDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for weekly episodes (BIG SIS SUNDAYS—Every Sunday)!

Dating in 2025 feels like trying to win a game without knowing the rules — and honestly, we’re tired. This week on Big Sis Energy, we’re spilling all the wild dating stories, decoding the mixed signals, and reminding you that being ghosted or gaslit says way more about them than it does about you.From awkward first dates to being ghosted, and we’re getting real about what it’s like navigating the modern dating world — especially in cities like L.A. where dating is basically an Olympic sport.In this episode, we’ll talk about:• Dating app horror stories, and surviving the L.A. dating scene• Best and worst first date experiences (spoiler: some are straight-up movie plots)• Ghosting: Wild stories from us + listeners, and how to actually handle it• Gaslighting 101: Classic red flag phrases to watch out for• Mixed Signals: Are we ignoring signs or just overthinking?Plus:• GAME TIME: Ghosted, Gaslit, or Just Clueless? (Listeners sent in messy dating stories — we’re deciding if it’s a ghosting, gaslighting, or just pure confusion moment)• HELP A SIS OUT: Advice segment where we unpack a messy situationship involving secret dating, ghosting, and a guy who’s still inconsistent even after becoming “single.” (Girl, let’s talk.)💌 Submit your questions or storytime moments here for future episodes (anonymous or shoutout!): Submit Herehttps://beacons.ai/bigsisenergy?__v=t1746244364850🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on IG: @bigsisenergyy💌 Submit questions or stories: Submit Herehttps://beacons.ai/bigsisenergy?__v=t1746244364850Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for weekly episodes (BIG SIS SUNDAYS – every Sunday)!

Spring isn’t just for swapping out sweaters and dusting off shelves — it’s the perfect time to declutter your whole life, sis. This week on Big Sis Energy, we’re getting real about what it means to finally let go of the people, habits, mindsets, and memories that are taking up way too much space in our lives.From prepping for a big move to emotionally decluttering friendships and breaking free from old versions of ourselves, we’re pressing the refresh button and stepping into our next season.In this episode, we’ll talk about:• Life updates: Moving into a bigger space (and what it symbolizes beyond just more room)•Funny Coachella storytimes• Why letting go of physical clutter sometimes unlocks emotional freedom too• Recognizing habits we’ve outgrown (procrastination, overcommitting, people-pleasing — we’re looking at you)• Friendship + relationship detoxing: When you know it’s time to let go of comfort connections• The real difference between guilt and self-betrayal when you’re outgrowing people or places• Setting fresh intentions for this next chapter — mentally, emotionally, and physicallyPlus:• GAME TIME: Keep It or Toss It? Rapid-fire decisions on whether we’re keeping or tossing things like talking stages, outdated mindsets, and questionable fashion choices.• HELP A SIS OUT: Advice segment where we dive into listener DMs about feeling stuck, scared of letting go, and how to step into your next level without guilt.💌 Submit your questions or storytime moments here for future episodes (anonymous or shoutout!): Submit Herehttps://beacons.ai/bigsisenergy🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on IG: @bigsisenergyy💌 Submit questions or stories: Submit Herehttps://beacons.ai/bigsisenergyDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for weekly episodes (BIG SIS SUNDAYS – every Sunday)!

Let’s be honest—no one handed us a syllabus for adulthood. So this week on Big Sis Energy, we’re grading ourselves and getting real about how we’re actually doing.From learning how to set boundaries, maintain mental health, and figure out what success really means—we’re breaking down our adulting journeys and the moments that made us go: “Wait… I’M the adult now??”In this episode, we’ll talk about:•What should’ve been included in an adulting starter pack•Why setting boundaries with people (and your job) is so hard—but so necessary•How we’re taking care of our mental health in our “figuring it out” era•The messy relationship we have with food, cooking, and body image•Career pressure and redefining what success looks like for you, not the internet•Navigating friendships, dating, and family roles in your 20s 💌 Submit questions anonymously or for a shoutout: Submit Here   https://beacons.ai/bigsisenergy🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow us on IG: @bigsisenergyy 💌 Submit questions anonymously: Submit Here:https://beacons.ai/bigsisenergy

Did LA change us?It’s been almost a year since we packed up our lives and moved to LA—and its definitely been interesting to say the least. From health scares and moving scams to feeling disconnected from our content, this past year forced us to grow up in ways we didn’t expect. In this episode, we’re getting real about how LA has changed us!We talk about navigating adulthood, being independent but still codependent lol, and what we’ve learned about ourselves since leaving our hometown. Spoiler: it’s a lot. Plus, we’re reading your assumptions about how LA changed us, and y'all were very SPOT ON!👏🏽😭We are also answering your questions about moving, dealing with being homesick, and finding your confidence in a new city. 💌 Submit questions anonymously or for a shoutout: Submit Here   https://beacons.ai/bigsisenergy(featured during our HELP A SIS OUT segment) In this episode we will talk about: • Why the timing of our move lowkey sucked (Scammed by our movers, health scare, etc)  • What LA has taught us about adulting, independence, and identity • The things we love and hate about LA  • The emotional toll of being far from family, friends, and Significant other’s • The pros and cons of starting fresh in a new city • How we’ve always been independent even when growing up fast • Reading your spicy assumptions about us since the move🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow us on IG: @bigsisenergyy 💌 Submit questions anonymously: Submit Here:https://beacons.ai/bigsisenergy 

Are we codependent or just really close? After living together our whole lives, we’re finally in our independence era—moving out of our hometown, adjusting to BIG city living, and figuring out what it means to be our own person.  💌 Submit questions anonymously or for a shoutout: Submit here https://beacons.ai/bigsisenergy (featured during our HELP A SIS OUT segment) In this episode, we chat about:The thought of living separately for the first timeMoving to LA & dating in a new cityHow health struggles showed us our codependencySister comparisons & redefining our bondYOUR anonymous questions in “Help A Sister Out”🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow us on IG: @bigsisenergyy 💌 Submit questions anonymously: Submit Here:https://beacons.ai/bigsisenergy

In November, we got the opportunity to attend the first Curly Con LA! The atmosphere was incredibly welcoming, inclusive, and FULL of Curly girls from ALL OVER! We got the chance to interview a very talented curly hairstylist Felicia and she gave us hair facts, curly technique tips, and information about how she got her start in the styling world. She also shares her favorite product to fight heat/color damage. Later in the episode, we talked with Christine Obanor from season 5 of Too Hot to Handle. She touched on some of the curly hair struggles she dealt with on set and how she stepped into her confidence! Christine also opens up about what it was filming on a reality TV show and what she is currently up to now. This is an episode you do not want to miss. So stay tuned, grab some popcorn, and let's get this slumber party started.Felicia:https://www.instagram.com/hif3licia?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw==https://www.instagram.com/hairbyhif3licia?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw==Christine:https://www.instagram.com/christineobanor?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw==Curly Con LA:https://www.instagram.com/curlyconla?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw==

We have had a long journey from hating our natural hair, not knowing how to style or even know what products to use, to loving and embracing our natural curls! It took us a while to recover our hair from heat damage. But once we put that iron down that's where the natural hair journey began. In this episode, we talk all about our struggles as curly girls and how we got to the healthy curls we have now, because believe it or not our curls didn't always look like this.