Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz

It's official... Remi is a published author! She takes us behind the scenes of her brand new cookbook—from years of recipe testing and creative burnout to building confidence in her true art form: cooking. We dive into the journey of turning passion into a project, plus the pressure (and payoff) of putting something so personal out into the world.We also get real about creativity, social media burnout, and what it actually takes to stay inspired as a content creator. From influencer “bootcamps” to breaking out of your comfort zone. 💛Remi’s cookbook, Let’s Get Cooking, is now available, get yours here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lets-Get-Cooking/Remi-Cruz-Parsons/9781668066836Sponsors: SKIMS: Shop our favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.comPREMIER PROTEIN: Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. TAYLOR FARMS: Grab a Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kit, and get your salad together. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Pretty Basic, we’re catching up on everything—from Alisha’s dating life to current food obsessions and what it really means to be on your own timeline.Alisha opens up about a major personal shift: she’s officially stepping back into the dating world. After a breakthrough therapy session, she gets real about what’s been holding her back, what she’s truly looking for in a partner, and why getting clear on her non-negotiables changed everything. And yes… she’s finally putting herself out there again.Meanwhile, Remi reflects on family planning and why there’s no “right” timeline —because whether you’re single, dating, or married, everyone’s just figuring it out as they go. 💛Sponsors: PREMIER PROTEIN: Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. TAYLOR FARMS: Grab a Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kit, and get your salad together. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey pretty babes! It’s Wednesday, which means we’re back with a brand new episode This week, Alisha opens up about some major health updates and the results of recent tests—including what she learned about dementia and ADHD genes. She shares what it all means for her life, the lifestyle changes she’s already made, and the surprising ways those shifts are already making a difference.We also get into Remi’s moving updates, plus Alisha stepping into her Maid of Honor duties for her sister Ashley’s summer wedding (!!). Remi breaks down what actually matters when it comes to wedding planning—where to splurge (makeup artists 👀) and what you can let go of without a second thought.And a heartwarming update that might make you cry: Alisha’s dad got new hearing aids, and being able to hear Mama Chris clearly again has truly changed his day-to-day life.Remi's cookbook, Let’s Get Cooking, releases March 31, get yours here:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lets-Get-Cooking/Remi-Cruz-Parsons/9781668066836Sponsors: TAYLOR FARMS: Grab a Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kit, and get your salad together. PREMIER PROTEIN: Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. COOK UNITY: Taste comfort and craftsmanship in every bite from the award-winning chefs behind CookUnity. Go to cookunity.com/PRETTYBASIC or enter code PRETTYBASIC before checkout to get 50% off your first order.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Pretty Basic… Alisha just got her extensions moved up and is officially feeling like a brand new woman. Naturally, that confidence led to a very Valentine’s Day-coded moment… when she may or may not have reached out to an ex. 👀 Remi reminds her of the golden rule: if he wanted to, he would — and the girls unpack what it really means to let the men come to you.We’re also doing our first Q&A in the new set, and let’s just say the answers feel … a little more mauve. We talk about everything from feeling dry and romantically empty, to trusting yourself and showing up for yourself even when things feel uncertain.Plus we get into our current hyperfixations, the biggest mistakes we’ve made in our careers, career change advice, Remi’s secret move 👀, learning how to be okay with not being a workaholic + much more! Basically… we’re evolving, we’re reflecting, and we’re doing it all with a fresh set of extensions and a lot of honest conversations. 💜Preorder Let’s Get Cooking by Remi Cruz Parsons: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lets-Get-Cooking/Remi-Cruz-Parsons/9781668066836Sponsors:WAYFAIR: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. TAYLOR FARMS: Grab a Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kit, and get your salad together. CROISSANT: Download the Croissant iOS app in the Apple app store and get 20% back on your first purchase. Visit Croissant.com to learn more.PREMIER PROTEIN: Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Pretty Basic, first things first… we got new monitors, so if we look slightly unwell, cross-eyed, or like we’re staring into your soul — just know it’s just us checking ourselves out. 🎥We talk alarm-gate, art classes, and why we’re fully convinced the FBI is listening at this point.Alisha just got back from living her absolute best life at Disney for an entire week as a plus one — and she has THOUGHTS. From big, unexpected surprises… let’s just say this trip was not your average churro run.Back at home, Alisha shares a health update after finally getting answers about her gut issues. She breaks down her new workout hack you’re about to steal, how to tell the difference between normal vs. abnormal bloating, and why you need to pick and choose your dairy battles — because cheese might actually be one of the most addictive substances on earth.Alisha's self-tanner: https://amzn.to/4s7dIkXSponsors: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.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.PREMIER PROTEIN: Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.SPONSORS:JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at justthrivehealth.com/PRETTYBASIC with promo code PRETTYBASIC.PREMIER PROTEIN: Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. TAYLOR FARMS: Grab a Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kit, and get your salad together. CROISSANT: Download the Croissant iOS app in the Apple app store and get 20% back on your first purchase. Visit Croissant.com to learn more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Sponsors:JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/PRETTYBASIC with promo code PRETTYBASIC.PREMIER PROTEIN: Find your favorite flavor at https://PremierProtein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. COOKUNITY: Taste comfort and craftsmanship in every bite from the award-winning chefs behind CookUnity. Go to https://cookunity.com/PRETTYBASIC or enter code PRETTYBASIC before checkout to get 50% off your first order.THE REALREAL: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to https://TheRealReal.com/basicTAYLOR FARMS: Grab a Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kit, and get your salad together. RAKUTEN: Get the Rakuten app NOW and join the 17 million members who are already saving! Cash Back rates change daily, see https://Rakuten.com for details. Your Cash Back really adds up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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! 🥳💖SPONSORS:PREMIER PROTEIN: Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. TUBI: Watch Kissing Is the Easy Part ~ streaming free February 13 only on Tubi. COOK UNITY: Taste comfort and craftsmanship in every bite from the award-winning chefs behind CookUnity. Go to cookunity.com/PRETTYBASIC or enter code PRETTYBASIC before checkout to get 50% off your first order.WAYFAIR: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. CROISSANT: Download the Croissant iOS app in the Apple app store and get 20% back on your first purchase. Visit www.Croissant.com to learn more.TAYLOR FARMS: Grab a Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kit, and get your salad together. 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.

As the year wraps up, the hosts reflect on 2025's ups and downs, discussing their personal growth and resolutions. They share funny anecdotes from their cozy NYE plans, including Remi's mochi recipe. Alisha opens up about shifting dating priorities, while Remi addresses imposter syndrome surrounding her cookbook. The duo explores astrological insights and the importance of setting healthy boundaries with friendships. Exciting plans for the new year include embracing vulnerability and leaning into their passions.