What happens when two complete opposites, a blonde and a brunette, a married mom and a single entrepreneur, a boho spirit and a classic preppy—meet at church and become ride-or-die besties for over a decade?

Welcome to the very first episode of Bestie Case Scenario, where Rachel and Irene take you back to August 2011 when "Rolling in the Deep" was topping the charts and two women desperately needing friendship found exactly what they were praying for. From Rachel's prayer for "some Christian friends" (which she immediately regretted) to Irene's feral cat approach to human interaction, this is the origin story of a friendship that's survived infertility struggles, career changes, family loss, and cancer.

In this launch episode, we're pulling back the curtain on how we met, why we've never had a real fight, and what makes our friendship work through major life changes. You'll hear about the gold strapless dress that made a first impression, the Whataburger that sealed the deal, and why sometimes God answers prayers in ways you never expected.

This is where the group chat goes live, and we're just getting started. Get ready for ridiculous laughs, real talk about navigating life's biggest curveballs, and the kind of friendship that proves you really can find your person when you least expect it.

In today's episode, we're chatting about:

• The meet cute that almost didn't happen
• Answered prayers and divine timing
• The anatomy of a lasting friendship
• Why we're starting this podcast!

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