https://www.voyagemedia.fm/ en 2026 If you enjoy movies and TV shows like The Devil Wears Prada and Girls, check out The Starter Girlfriend. Stefanie Skinner moved to New York and got into the fast-paced world of fashion PR in her early 20s, in the Lindsay Lohan paparazzi era of the late 2000s/early 2010s, working under the legendary Kelly Cutrone (The Hills). Stef even appeared with Kelly in a Bravo reality show called Kell On Earth. Stef navigated romance, the fashion industry, and working 24/7 while adjusting to life in New York. This podcast chronicles that time in life between college and later adulthood, when your friends are your family, your life revolves around work, and every night doesn't end until 4am. In each episode, Stef talks to one of her friends and coworkers from that period in time, about their crazy experiences in fashion PR, and just being young in New York City in your early 20s. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4bc8adc0-3aaa-11f1-b7fe-b3319bb15c44/image/ee941c740a5be4286af84ccc225eea11.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://www.voyagemedia.fm/ episodic Voyage Media If you enjoy movies and TV shows like The Devil Wears Prada and Girls, check out The Starter Girlfriend. Stefanie Skinner moved to New York and got into the fast-paced world of fashion PR in her early 20s, in the Lindsay Lohan paparazzi era of the late 2000s/early 2010s, working under the legendary Kelly Cutrone (The Hills). Stef even appeared with Kelly in a Bravo reality show called Kell On Earth. Stef navigated romance, the fashion industry, and working 24/7 while adjusting to life in New York. This podcast chronicles that time in life between college and later adulthood, when your friends are your family, your life revolves around work, and every night doesn't end until 4am. In each episode, Stef talks to one of her friends and coworkers from that period in time, about their crazy experiences in fashion PR, and just being young in New York City in your early 20s. If you enjoy movies and TV shows like The Devil Wears Prada and Girls, check out The Starter Girlfriend. Stefanie Skinner moved to New York and got into the fast-paced world of fashion PR in her early 20s, in the Lindsay Lohan paparazzi era of the late 2000s/early 2010s, working under the legendary Kelly Cutrone (The Hills). Stef even appeared with Kelly in a Bravo reality show called Kell On Earth. Stef navigated romance, the fashion industry, and working 24/7 while adjusting to life in New York. This podcast chronicles that time in life between college and later adulthood, when your friends are your family, your life revolves around work, and every night doesn't end until 4am. In each episode, Stef talks to one of her friends and coworkers from that period in time, about their crazy experiences in fashion PR, and just being young in New York City in your early 20s.

]]> Voyage Media nat@voyagemedia.com https://www.voyagemedia.fm/shows/ Stef and Ingrid emailed for a year before they became friends IRL. They know a lot of secrets about a lot of celebrities, because at that time, things weren't on social media. Celebrities could behave badly and not get caught. They reflect on these experiences, the "circle of trust" and their enduring friendship, in this episode. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:02:00 -0000 full 1 7 Voyage Media Stef and Ingrid emailed for a year before they became friends IRL. They know a lot of secrets about a lot of celebrities, because at that time, things weren't on social media. Celebrities could behave badly and not get caught. They reflect on these experiences, the "circle of trust" and their enduring friendship, in this episode. Stef and Ingrid emailed for a year before they became friends IRL. They know a lot of secrets about a lot of celebrities, because at that time, things weren't on social media. Celebrities could behave badly and not get caught. They reflect on these experiences, the "circle of trust" and their enduring friendship, in this episode.

]]> 3166 https://www.voyagemedia.fm/shows/ "Who are we marrying?" Stef and Michelle discuss dating horror stories, and how their lives were so intermingled that anyone either of them dated would almost feel like they were dating both of them. Michelle has a LEGENDARY dating nightmare story that was a pivotal moment that led to her eventual marriage. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:54:00 -0000 full 1 6 Voyage Media "Who are we marrying?" Stef and Michelle discuss dating horror stories, and how their lives were so intermingled that anyone either of them dated would almost feel like they were dating both of them. Michelle has a LEGENDARY dating nightmare story that was a pivotal moment that led to her eventual marriage. "Who are we marrying?" Stef and Michelle discuss dating horror stories, and how their lives were so intermingled that anyone either of them dated would almost feel like they were dating both of them. Michelle has a LEGENDARY dating nightmare story that was a pivotal moment that led to her eventual marriage.

]]> 1897 https://www.voyagemedia.fm/shows/ In maybe the most fun episode of the series, Stef is joined by her former party buddy Jackie, to discuss how they somehow were always out despite having no money, wearing each other's clothes, getting into silly roommate fights, boy drama, and more. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:40:00 -0000 full 1 5 Voyage Media In maybe the most fun episode of the series, Stef is joined by her former party buddy Jackie, to discuss how they somehow were always out despite having no money, wearing each other's clothes, getting into silly roommate fights, boy drama, and more. In maybe the most fun episode of the series, Stef is joined by her former party buddy Jackie, to discuss how they somehow were always out despite having no money, wearing each other's clothes, getting into silly roommate fights, boy drama, and more.

]]> 3738 https://www.voyagemedia.fm/shows/ Stef and her former colleague Paul discuss separating your identity from work, how their lifestyle at the time was not sustainable long-term, and how they had to float in a world of celebrities and powerful people and sometimes even act as gatekeepers to those same people at events like Fashion Week. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:35:00 -0000 full 1 4 Voyage Media Stef and her former colleague Paul discuss separating your identity from work, how their lifestyle at the time was not sustainable long-term, and how they had to float in a world of celebrities and powerful people and sometimes even act as gatekeepers to those same people at events like Fashion Week. Stef and her former colleague Paul discuss separating your identity from work, how their lifestyle at the time was not sustainable long-term, and how they had to float in a world of celebrities and powerful people and sometimes even act as gatekeepers to those same people at events like Fashion Week.

]]> 2705 https://www.voyagemedia.fm/shows/ Mike Vargas and Stef worked together in fashion PR and somehow made it out alive. Now as adults, they look back in shock on what their lives looked like in their early 20s, when the right bag was a status symbol, 4am was a common time they went to sleep, and crying in bathrooms was a normal occurrence. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:29:00 -0000 full 1 3 Voyage Media Mike Vargas and Stef worked together in fashion PR and somehow made it out alive. Now as adults, they look back in shock on what their lives looked like in their early 20s, when the right bag was a status symbol, 4am was a common time they went to sleep, and crying in bathrooms was a normal occurrence. Mike Vargas and Stef worked together in fashion PR and somehow made it out alive. Now as adults, they look back in shock on what their lives looked like in their early 20s, when the right bag was a status symbol, 4am was a common time they went to sleep, and crying in bathrooms was a normal occurrence.

]]> 3286 https://www.voyagemedia.fm/shows/ Stefanie Skinner speaks to Voyage Media Head of Podcasts Dan Benamor about why she was "The Starter Girlfriend" that seemingly prepped her exes for marriage, moving to NYC alone with nothing but her wits, messy situationships while working in demanding fashion PR, her insane sink-or-swim difficult job, and why she wanted to do a show about the formative period of life when you first strike out on your own. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:25:00 -0000 full 1 2 Voyage Media Stefanie Skinner speaks to Voyage Media Head of Podcasts Dan Benamor about why she was "The Starter Girlfriend" that seemingly prepped her exes for marriage, moving to NYC alone with nothing but her wits, messy situationships while working in demanding fashion PR, her insane sink-or-swim difficult job, and why she wanted to do a show about the formative period of life when you first strike out on your own. Stefanie Skinner speaks to Voyage Media Head of Podcasts Dan Benamor about why she was "The Starter Girlfriend" that seemingly prepped her exes for marriage, moving to NYC alone with nothing but her wits, messy situationships while working in demanding fashion PR, her insane sink-or-swim difficult job, and why she wanted to do a show about the formative period of life when you first strike out on your own.

]]> 2011 https://www.voyagemedia.fm/shows/ Stef and her legendary, reality TV famous (The Hills) former boss Kelly Cutrone discuss their whirlwind time together, their reality show that ran on Bravo (which featured Stef), Stef's ability to withstand the crucible of her extraordinarily demanding, sleeping at her desk job, and how things have changed since they worked together. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:21:00 -0000 full 1 1 Voyage Media Stef and her legendary, reality TV famous (The Hills) former boss Kelly Cutrone discuss their whirlwind time together, their reality show that ran on Bravo (which featured Stef), Stef's ability to withstand the crucible of her extraordinarily demanding, sleeping at her desk job, and how things have changed since they worked together. Stef and her legendary, reality TV famous (The Hills) former boss Kelly Cutrone discuss their whirlwind time together, their reality show that ran on Bravo (which featured Stef), Stef's ability to withstand the crucible of her extraordinarily demanding, sleeping at her desk job, and how things have changed since they worked together.

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