Hey well read baddies—it’s our last rewind episode before the brand new season drops on Wednesday, August 27th, and we’re closing it out with Lana’s favorite throwback from Season 4, Episode 3: Chaotically Functional!



See y’all on 8/27 for Season 6!



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Rewind: Chaotically Functional (Still Us Fr)

For Well Read Baddies who love books, pop culture, and everything in between. Best friends Lana and Sam are figuring out how to fit reading into their busy lives—and they know they’re not alone. That’s why they created a book club on the go: a seasonal podcast with bite-sized episodes where listeners vote on what they read each season. Whether you read all the time, once in a while, or are just picking up your first book in years, this show celebrates all types of readers. Being well-read is more than just books—it’s a way of life.



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Welcome in Well Read Baddies!

Hey well read baddies! We’re kicking off our rewind series with Samra’s favorite episode from the vault: Season 3, Episode 11 — #TeamMindYoBizWhenItComesToBlackWomensHair. This one is personal, powerful, and still way too relevant.



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Rewind: #TeamMindYoBizWhenItComesToBlackWomensHair (Still!)

Hey well read baddies! It’s the last bonus episode before we kick off rewind episodes—and we’ve got updates galore. We’re revealing our Season 6 book pick (Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez—our first historical fiction!), and announcing a special virtual book club collab with Chid from the But What Do I Know? podcast featuring author Danielle Allen.

In Coffee Break, we’re talking Cowboy Carter tour chaos, Love Island drama, and why some of y’all need to let us have fun. Plus: audiobook recs, upcoming Substack drops, and a reminder to leave us a voice note. New season starts August 28—tap in!

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I'm Talm 'Bout Innit

Hey Well Read Baddies! It’s our 6th anniversary (cue the tears) and we’re catching up on all the bookish tea and pop culture chaos. We’re talking Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour (and the heartbreak over 16 Carriages), I’m Glad My Mom Died getting an Apple TV series, and why billionaire weddings are giving Hunger Games energy. Plus, we’re sharing what we’ve been reading, what’s next for Season 6, and how to enter our 6-Year Anniversary Giveaway!



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Beyoncé & Friends 

Hey well read baddies! It’s just the two of us this week, and we’re catching up on all the things—reading goals, reality TV rabbit holes, and what it means to truly read for joy. Lana’s deep in her Black romance era and crushing her 12-book goal, while Sam’s still recovering from the whirlwind that was the Black Romance Book Fest.

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Booked & Bingeing

Hey well read baddies! Today we have a very special recap episode where we'll be talking all about our experience at the Inaugural Black Romance Book Festival! You'll also get the chance to hear some Q&A from some of the authors that were there (boy did they give us plenty of recs for our TBR- list on our bookshop)!



MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Tickets for next years festival go on sale August 15th and y'all this is about to be like trying to get tickets to see Beyonce so make sure your alarms are ready!!



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Black Romance Book Festival A.K.A Bookchella Recap

Hey well read baddies! No new episode this week; HOWEVER, please make sure to go cast your vote for what book we'll be reading for season 6 of the podcast! Remember, it's all up to YOU! The deadline to vote is May 31st (stay tuned for the inevitable extension lol ;) ) so make sure to go make your choice and share with a friend! Also, if you're heading to the Black Romance Book Festival, come see us!! All of the details for our panels and meet and greets can be found on our IG and in the festivals app.



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Our Book Vote is LIVE!

Hey well read baddies! This week, we're joined by fashion designer, influencer, and Birmingham’s own Olivia Anthony—founder of LIV Streetwear and co-creator of A Vibe Called Black, the all-Black, all-bold cultural celebration returning June 18. Recorded on Met Gala night, we dive into the theme of Black Dandyism and talk about how the Black community continues to set the tone, even when the mainstream fumbles the message. We also chat about Liv’s journey from styling on ASU's campus to making fashion history, the legacy of streetwear, and why showing up is deeper than what you wear.



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A Vibe Called Black with Olivia Anthony

Hey well read baddies! It’s just the two of us this week, and we’re talking all things life lately. From the highs and lows of Coachella Weekend 1 (Megan! Gaga! Bernie??) to health journeys, spring cleaning, and shifting career vibes—we’re in our late twenties and feeling every minute of it. We’re also pulling back the curtain on what’s next for She Well Read. Spoiler: season 6 drops in August, and the book vote is coming soon. Plus, we’re reflecting on how much this show—and we—have grown since we hit record for the first time.



01:47 Church Announcements

5:53 Coffee Break

20:14 Get into the Guest



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Girls Rule The World 

SHE WELL READ is a bite-sized book club that believes we, as women, learn just as much in conversation with each other as we do through reading… so naturally, we combined the two! Each season of the podcast, best friends Alana & Samra, discuss a book that feels relevant & timely to us as twenty-somethings attempting to find balance in our lives as full-time corporate baddies & part-time creatives. SWR releases episodes every Wednesday while in-season / releases bonus episodes every few weeks while in-between seasons. Whether you want to read along & provide your input on a weekly basis (please do!) or if you would prefer to listen at your own pace, all types of readers are encouraged to tune in. :) Special thank you to the Well Read Baddies tuning in. Your consistent support never goes unnoticed.

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