Inside the NextBestie Movement: Where Friendship Meets Real Life.
In a world where connection often feels transactional, NextBestie is redefining what it means to truly find your people.
Launched in Atlanta by filmmaker and creative entrepreneur Antinique “Star” Martin, this lifestyle social app empowers women to form meaningful friendships through shared energy, genuine compatibility, and real-world moments.
The Heart of the App
NextBestie isn’t another swipe-based social platform; it’s a movement. Inside the app, users can:
Discover compatible “bestie” matches
Explore curated local events
Dive into lifestyle content across categories like Life 101, Fashion Forum, Soft Life Society, Culture Club, and the unapologetically bold Lust Diaries
It’s a digital home built for modern women; building friendship, lifestyle, and culture all in one scroll.
From Idea to Impact
The story behind NextBestie is rooted in something deeply personal. After moving away from her best friend of twenty years, Star realized how hard it is to make real friends as an adult, especially ones who align with your energy and values.
That moment became her mission: to make friendship intentional, accessible, and fun again.
Whether you’re new to a city, in a healing season, or simply ready to rebrand your social circle, NextBestie bridges the gap between who you are now and who you’re becoming.
A Movement You Can Feel
At the brand’s recent Atlanta event, guests stepped into a pink-saturated paradise; think roses, sequins, friendship cookies, and IRL glam. The day felt like scrolling through the app come to life.
From the “Future Next Bestie” cookies to the photo ops, shopping carts, and sisterhood energy, it was more than a launch, it was a love letter to connection.
“NextBestie is about more than meeting people, it’s about finding the women who see you, align with you, and grow with you,” says founder Star Martin.
What’s Next
Now live in the App Store and Google Play, NextBestie continues to roll out monthly feature updates while expanding its global community.
More than an app, it’s a movement. A social renaissance built around real women, real connection, and real friendship.
Tagline: Find your people. Live your life.
Website: www.nextbestie.com
Instagram/TikTok: @meetnextbestie
Photography & Videography Curtesy of | @RomeMadeIt