Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz

This week on Pretty Basic, we’re time-traveling a whole decade — if you had a flower crown in 2016 and now own beige linen pants… this one’s for you.
We’re chatting about who we were in 2016, who we are now, and what the actual hell happened in between. From full beat glam to clean girl vibes, we’re unpacking the evolution of our lives, our content, and our frontal lobes (which, btw… were absolutely not developed yet in 2016). We’re reminiscing about that iconic YouTube era, the age of BBLs, and how we truly hit our stride. Plus: content then vs. now and why we love a trend (unfortunately).
Remi shares that she got a new work phone and how she’s actually trying to balance work and life right now, while we get real about hormones, stress, and what it’s really doing to our bodies behind the scenes.
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This week on Pretty Basic, Alisha’s Pilates princess era is fighting for its life after a Super Bowl weekend that included a fangirl moment and phone issues that nearly sent her over the edge. Meanwhile, Remi is making two HUGE announcements, recapping her birthday weekend, and sharing her elite nighttime hack (Ms. Remi is thriving).
And just a reminder to those questioning it: we’re not creepy, we’re not weird… we’re cool girls.

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This week on Pretty Basic, we’re covering everything—from the insecurities of being the tall girl to behind-the-scenes Grammys and BU content you didn’t see online.
We’re unpacking what was actually real, why Heath is now Remi’s assistant (???), Alisha’s Bad Bunny hotel moment, and how Dove low-key pimped out Alisha’s room. Alisha also made a new BFF (sorry, Rem), Remi and Cal had a Kendrick Lamar run-in, Remi bled on her keyboard, and yes… fangirling in 2026 isn’t going too well.
We’re also chatting reptiles, groundhog drama, and what Alisha snuck into the Grammys 👀—and of course, wishing Remi the happiest birthday! 🥳💖

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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-rights
https://www.immigrantsarela.com/knowyourrights
https://oia.lacounty.gov/kyr/

Welcome to Season 8. We love you. 💛

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It’s our New Year’s Eve episode and we’re closing out the year by reflecting on what was — and getting excited for what’s next as we head into 2026.
We’re talking words of the year, whether we actually kept our New Year’s resolutions, how this year compares to the past few, and why the animal of the year feels a little too spot on 👀.
Plus, a life update from the past month, real talk on imposter syndrome, growth, trusting yourself — and yes, we finally address whether Alisha is officially Remi’s interior designer.
Whether you’re setting intentions, closing out a chaotic year, or just need some cozy NYE energy, this episode is all about reflecting, resetting, and stepping into what’s next together 🥂💫
Happy New Year, besties 🤍

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